Surf City Reviews Summary

Category: American restaurant Jersey City, New Jersey

Address: 1 Marin Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07302, USA

Phone: +12015169000

Rating: 4.1
based on 359 reviews.

Service

Pros:

  • "Our waiter Alfonso was very nice and knowledgeable."
  • "Our waitress was nice, greeted us with a smile and checked up on us often."
  • "The food here was served in a timely manner and is tasty."
  • "Host and staff members are amazing."
  • "The staff is incredibly friendly and attentive."
  • "The servers are friendly."
  • "The server was good."

Cons:

  • "I have been visiting this place for about two years some of the staff is very rude."
  • "The food service can be somewhat inconsistent, they seem to lose track of my order."
  • "The service was actually horrific except for the manager."
  • "The service was very slow, especially considering the amount of people there."
  • "Service is too slow."
  • "Servers will walk by oblivious and then when we ask for service it’s always let me see who can help you for a few rounds before someone comes over."
  • "The waiter never came and ask them of they needed anything else."

Atmosphere

Pros:

  • "Chill spot to hang out with your friends."
  • "Great little getaway for drinks."
  • "Really nice spot for a good time with friends."
  • "Who wouldn’t like to sip on a frozen Margarita while chilling on a beach overlooking Manhattans skyline?"
  • "Good atmosphere if it’s your type and a good all around experience."
  • "It's absolutely beautiful with scenic views."
  • "It's great for sitting outdoors with a group of people but don't expect a gourmet meal here, it is overall very average."

Cons:

  • "However, on a busy day, it is almost unbearable in terms of loudness and amounts of people."
  • "The only thing that was wonderful about my lobster sandwich was the French fries."
  • "The venue was like a 3 ring circus, the bar, the self help food concession and the dining with service."
  • "The waterfront ambience is really quite unique."
  • "If you enjoy breathing boat exhaust in a noisy environment where they'll get your order wrong, try this place."
  • "Just seems laid back and peaceful."
  • "The outdoor area is huge."

Food & Drinks

Pros:

  • "Hadn’t been the surf in years but was thrilled to discover they now serve fresh made pizza!!"
  • "Happy hour has $5 beers and $6 well drinks."
  • "Highly recommend the Lobster Mac and Cheese."
  • "Food is great and affordable."
  • "Great views. Amazing drinks."
  • "The guacamole was full of flavor, a big fan."
  • "The food was delicious and the staff was fun and very helpful."

Cons:

  • "Although they weren’t fantastic with those cheap flavored mixes, they were huge which validated their costs."
  • "My friend and I ordered lobster rolls with fries and it had no taste at all."
  • "Food is mediocre though."
  • "The food came out cold."
  • "The only thing that was wonderful about my lobster sandwich was the French fries."
  • "The food was low end average."
  • "The calamari didn't come with the sauce that was advertised on the menu, and it was bland af."

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