Had a nice seat over-looking the beach, but that was the best thing about this dining experience. I got the fish and chips special (this is Block Island after all), and honestly, the fish was all I ate. The french fries were awful, the coleslaw, soggy and my friend's pasta salad, also uneatable. And to add insult to injury, the... More

We loved the surf hotel. Authentically charming while the ocean lulls you to sleep! Staff were friendly and knowledgeable. Brings you back to the past. Realizing that there are keeping a relic of our past alive and well, we soaked up the loveliness, and a had strong desires for sipping tea on the picturesque views!

hmmmnn....went for lunch on a sunny but brisk weekday, met the hostess on the front porch, when i requested a table in the sun on the east deck, i was told that lunch is only being served indoors or on back deck (in the shade). That i thought was odd, how much more walking would a server have to do?... More

I called the Surf Hotel on Block Island three separate times to try to make my reservation, each time the phone recording stated "leave a message and we will call you back within 24 hours". I never heard back from anyone at all. Finally, as I got closer to the date that I wanted to book our trip, the rates... More

This is a very scenic restaurant that overlooks the ocean. A beautiful setting with great food. The swordfish tacos are the best I have ever had and the chicken sandwich and lobster roll received raving reviews by our party. Pete was our server and he is very good and attentive and makes great conversation . The prices were comparable to... More

The Surf Hotel is like a trip back in time. The very pleasant lobby is furnished in antigues. We had a drink at the lobby bar and sat outside on the rocking chairs on the porch overloooking the beach. The rooms are small but clean and all rooms share a bath. There are no televisions and we didn't need a/c... More

When you step onto the porch of the Surf, just inches from curbside, it feels llike a step back in time. Sitting on the porch to enjoy dinner overlooking the ocean is divine. Our service was eager to please and very friendly. You can tell everyone is happy to be there. While the menu is small the food is good,... More

This past spring, my girlfriend and I heard that the Surf Hotel on Block Island was reopening. We had heard that some changes to the hotel were afoot; new ownership, a restaurant and bar had replaced the old family kitchen and so on and so forth. It was with some intrepidation that we signed up for a weeks stay. We... More

My stay at the Surf was while she was in full swing and had just recently re-opened after 5 years . Walk through the front doors and you will go back in time the feel of old world charm with her amazing antiques and decor , the lovely staff was at full attention and helped me with all my needs.As... More