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Surf Bar

Surf Bar

Seafood Restaurant and Cocktail Bar$$$$
Williamsburg, Brooklyn
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7.5/10
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    Steve W.
    "Get the zombie!"(11 Tips)
    Ale G.
    "love the frozen mojitos and the fried yuca"(7 Tips)
    Denise S.
    "Sand floor, tiki stuff, boards... and a great NY lobster roll :)"(12 Tips)
    Claire S.
    "Also really good piña coladas"(6 Tips)
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  • Mike M.heart icon on user image
    Mike M.March 21, 2015
    They actually have a sand floor. No joke. And the entire place kind of smells like a mix of fish and beach in the best way possible.
  • Ken P.heart icon on user image
    Ken Pierre IIAugust 7, 2014
    Lobster rolls are crack! It's a great spot if you want to be in the city and getaway from the city at the same time! Helps when u feel sand under ur feet as well!
  • Bravo
    BravoNovember 22, 2010
    A sand floor, giant fish tanks, surfer memorabilia and big plastic tiki cups full of dangerous, tasty, libations. Next time you crave a zombie or a genuine OB vibe, go here. -Jacqueline Lombard, Top C
  • Federico F.heart icon on user image
    Federico FrancioniJanuary 3, 2014
    Cocktails are great: try tiki ones! Calamari are a good starter. Lobster roll is a must, with chicken shrimps tacos. Finally, the tiramisu to "assemble" is very curious and well made.
  • Chevar F.heart icon on user image
    Chevar FrancisApril 8, 2018
    Surf bar fries were awesome, shoestring French fries with honey and sea salt. We ended up eating two batches.
  • Joanne R.heart icon on user image
    Joanne ReinardOctober 18, 2016
    Very nice bar in Brooklyn where sand is on the floor and is a getaway from the city! Cocktails look nice and their menu has a Hawaiian touch
  • Laura K.heart icon on user image
    Laura KathSeptember 11, 2014
    The lemonade and mojitos are great! The atmosphere of this place is beyond amazing as well as the decoration! One of my favorite places in NYC.
  • Graeme M.
    Graeme MetcalfAugust 25, 2013
    Frozen cocktails are awesome. I got the Mudslide which is basically like a huge icy coffee milkshake. Lovely.
  • Sam J.
    Sam JNovember 29, 2016
    Great environment. The staff was very attentive and the place was was beautiful. The sand on the group was a nice touch, highly recommend it for a date
  • PureWow
    PureWowJune 2, 2016
    August 23rd: Pretend you’re in Malibu and hang ten at Brooklyn Surf Bar in Williamsburg. There’s even sand on the floor. Read more
  • Jineen C.heart icon on user image
    Jineen CarcamoApril 27, 2019
    Cool space (heads up there is literally sand on the floor). Burrito here is delicious, drinks are pretty good too!
  • Frankie B.
    Frankie BuckleJune 1, 2013
    Fun decor and atmosphere! Order the surf fries. Awesome! Waiters are friendly but seem a little confused - sent us some extra orders a few times!
  • Barton S.heart icon on user image
    Barton SmithJuly 29, 2016
    Fun vibe to chill out with a good selection of frozen drinks for those hot summer days. The low rating is probably for the food.
  • Kendra P.
    Kendra P.MNovember 18, 2013
    Love beach theme with sand on floor. Mudslide snapper with sauce of your choice with greens and plantain is great staff was awesome
  • Nick J.
    Nick JordanAugust 24, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Probably not someplace you would want to frequently, but it's good for some kitsch every now and again. Try a piña colada and feel the sand between your toes.
  • Taylor W.
    Taylor WebbAugust 13, 2014
    The food is delicious and the drinks too. Very strong, which is awesome. Love the outdoor area too.
  • Tiziana R.
    Tiziana RApril 13, 2014
    Love this place!! Feels like Cali was brought to New York! The vibe is great, and caipirinha delicious !
  • Kaila M.heart icon on user image
    Kaila MazzyAugust 31, 2015
    This place is FANTASTIC. Sit on the patio, the floor is sand and truly feels like a beach in the city.
  • Kelsey✨heart icon on user image
    Kelsey✨October 19, 2015
    A cool tiki bar with good drinks and nice bartenders. There's even sand on the floor!
  • Graham L.heart icon on user image
    Graham LindnerFebruary 17, 2016
    Get the frozen mojito... even if you don't like mojitos.
  • Cristina
    CristinaAugust 31, 2014
    Margarita very sweet, cool concept with the sand. Great service. Fun and different.
  • Maya M.heart icon on user image
    Maya MhatreJanuary 11, 2019
    Fun bar with sand on the floor. Great seafood and cocktails!
  • Muhammed B.heart icon on user image
    Muhammed BulutJune 2, 2015
    The ground of the bar is sandy. It is like a beach. Very otantic. Service is also good.
  • David A.
    David AsabinaApril 14, 2016
    Honey fries rock. Bottom of the tray gets excessively sweet though, but that is to be expected 😋
  • Jag F.heart icon on user image
    Jag FirerwalkerSeptember 22, 2017
    Unbelievable good drinks. The size for the price is incredible.
  • Alison G.heart icon on user image
    Alison GreenApril 26, 2014
    really strong drinks, outside seating - perfect summer day drinking bar
  • Brendan L.
    Brendan LewisOctober 1, 2014
    There are worse things you can be doing than having a piña colada in a bar with a sand floor. What they are, I don't know
  • NearSay NYC
    NearSay NYCAugust 2, 2011
    N-Sider favorite: Our must is the Surf Bar for their frozen Mojito's – slushee's for adults. They load 'em up with mint and are delicious.
  • J.M. S.heart icon on user image
    J.M. SaponaroNovember 3, 2015
    Very nice cocktails, pretty decent food.Love the sand on the floor.Very authentic.
  • Beth D.
    Beth DJuly 7, 2013
    Floor actually is sand lol and the frozen Mojitos are better than the frozen margaritas!
  • Steven L.heart icon on user image
    Steven LambiaseJuly 20, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    more than 2 of these tiki drinks and youll be on the floor (which is made of sand incidentally).
  • Alice P.
    Alice PowersJuly 6, 2012
    When it's so hot outside you should seat on a surf bench, feet in the sand, drinking frozen margarita here!
  • Cynthia
    CynthiaSeptember 15, 2012
    Cool atmosphere and the signature drinks are delicious. The food was unimpressive, the salsa is obvious shelf bought. The clam chowder was watery and greasy tasting.
  • Canan G.
    Canan GonensinAugust 20, 2015
    awesome bar! sand on the floor beach feeling! strawberry daiquiri rocks!
  • Tom J.heart icon on user image
    Tom JosephMay 13, 2015
    Slightly gimmicky Hawaiian themed bar with sand underfoot, but reasonably priced drinks
  • Craig A.heart icon on user image
    Craig AustinJanuary 1, 2015
    Excellent music selection while we were there (early 2000's emo punk)
  • JM P.heart icon on user image
    JM ParveauxSeptember 12, 2016
    Best during summer time when backyard is opened
  • Anna R.
    Anna RinehartSeptember 22, 2012
    So much fun. Sand in the city. It was great. The blended drinks were yummy too!
  • Ania
    AniaAugust 25, 2013
    Have calamari :) n sweet potato fries. Will have to try the yuca fries next time
  • Maria D.
    Maria D'eliaMay 21, 2011
    Excellent mojoto!!! The monkfish chowder is light and hot,good the crab chowder as well!!! Actually really good :)
  • Kimmie O.heart icon on user image
    Kimmie OhhDecember 30, 2019
    They have sand. Get any frozen drink :)
  • Lila T.heart icon on user image
    Lila TafMay 12, 2017
    Quite pricey but it's funny to be having a drink on sand in Williamsburg!
  • Kristina R.heart icon on user image
    Kristina RudicMarch 4, 2016
    Great food, meh on the drinks. Sand is a pretty cool feature though!
  • Zairaheart icon on user image
    ZairaAugust 30, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Lobster roll was a winner but it's no longer on the menu.
  • Andrea B.heart icon on user image
    Andrea BarrezuetaAugust 28, 2014
    Very cool low key sandy bar in williamsburg
  • Elena K.heart icon on user image
    Elena KorsunDecember 31, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Alex is the best bartender ever. And TJ is the coolest manager!!!
  • Fachy R.
    Fachy RJune 1, 2014
    Lobster Roll for an entree, and Fresh Oysters! Lov it
  • Luke
    LukeMarch 21, 2015
    A chance to get sand in your shoes, even when it's snowing outside
  • Zairaheart icon on user image
    ZairaAugust 30, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Coconut Kiss drink and shrimp tacos are fantastic!
  • Daniel S.heart icon on user image
    Daniel ShawSeptember 7, 2022
    Been here 10+ times
    Great margaritas and tiki cocktails
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