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Surf Rider Restaurant


3.5 of 5 stars 20 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: American, Hamburgers, Seafood, Steakhouse
  • (Bluewater Marina), 1 Marina Road, Hampton, VA 23669
  • 757-723-9366

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3 of 5 stars
Bowie, MD
2 Oct 2009

I went last January and loved it. Back in the area, wanted to go again. Steak was good, but steambed shrimp were rather rubbery. They were out of corn pudding, which I remeber as heavenly last time. They explained they only serve it on Friday at lunch, and they often run out by 1pm. I went at 2pm. I was... more

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2 of 5 stars
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
23 Sep 2009

Based on the other reviews, I was anticipating an enjoyable experience and a great meal. I couldn't have been more wrong. The front end of the restaurant looks like a typical marina restaurant...once inside, the back of the restaurant looks like a typical diner. Nothing separating the kitchen from the dining area makes the noise (and views of the waitresses... more

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3 of 5 stars
Calgary, Canada
7 Sep 2009

If you want a filling seafood meal, this is a good bet. The price was right, the staff friendly and generous ( we accidently dropped an item, it was immediately replaced with not 1 but 3 more!). We were disappointed that a waterside location had no outdoor seating. It's also noisy. Great for families. Not the spot to sip a... more

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4 of 5 stars
San Jose, CA
30 Jul 2009
1
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While in town for business every local I met with recommended this place. Ordered the crab cakes and they were by far the best I have had in this area - lots of large chucks of crab, not much filler. I also had the infamous broccoli, which was steamed correctly (a little crunch, not over-cooked) and served with hollandaise on... more

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4 of 5 stars
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9 Jul 2009
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Great Food - a little noisy! more

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1 of 5 stars
State
14 Jun 2009

The floor was covered with food particles, so we had to watch our steps. Most seats did not have a view, so be prepared. We tried to get one of the available window seats but the waitress said sorry. The famous broccoli with sauce taste like broccoli with cheezewiz mixed with flour. I should have brought a chisel, so I... more

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5 of 5 stars
Tara, Ontario
30 Dec 2008
1
person found this review helpful

What a wonderful place. I had the great luck to visit the Surfrider with a friend recently. Although much of the seafood we get in central Ontario, Canada is frozen because of the transportation distances, The Surfrider showed what a difference 'fresh' is. I was told about the crabcakes in advance; but what a pleasant surprise to enjoy the real... more

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5 of 5 stars
Kalamazoo
26 Aug 2008

It was a little out of the way but not too hard to find. They had the AC cranked way too cold though! We had the crab dip which was creamy and delicious, then the blackened tuna sandwich and the steamed shrimp. Everything was great, including the broccoli! The server was very nice as well. Favorite restaurant in the area... more

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5 of 5 stars
Virginia
3 Aug 2008

I enjoyed the seafood, but most of the time the coleslaw is left over from the day before. more

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5 of 5 stars
paminpoq
26 Apr 2008

This is a casual but nice restaurant that has exceptional service and by FAR the freshest seafood around. We used to travel to the Outer Banks if we wanted really good quality seafood until we descovered Surfrider. Have been here at least 50 times and have never had a bad meal. This is casual place where you will see people... more

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Surf Rider Restaurant Address

(Bluewater Marina), 1 Marina Road, Hampton, VA 23669
Tel: 757-723-9366
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.