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Surf Restaurant

Seafood Restaurant, Asian Restaurant, and Sushi Restaurant$$$$

Portsmouth

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Surf Restaurant

8.3^/10

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Ranked #5 for seafood restaurants in Portsmouth
"Lobster rolls and other lobster dishes as well as the..."(3 Tips)
"Awesome food, fabulous service and you can't beat the view."(6 Tips)
"white wine and some oysters."(2 Tips)
"Fish tacos were the best I’ve ever had and the New England bake"(2 Tips)

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seafood
scenic views
good for dates
great value
trendy
Cobb salad
bacon
alcohol
bar
dinner
raw bar
jasmine rice
grilled asparagus
lunch
cognac
wasabi
chives
sour cream
parmesan
good for special occasions
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ErinJuly 18, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Not your cheapest sushi place, but by far one of the best. Maki rolls are $15 on average but they're a substantial size and delicious. Definitely the place to go in downtown Portsmouth.
Kyle AstleJanuary 21, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Great time!We came on with a gift certificate and it did not have a value on it, while they we're not able to look it up tonight for us to use it they gave us free edamame and a free round of drinks!
Rachel ZJuly 1, 2019
Literally everything is delicious here and the service is fantastic. Wonderful views too! Fish tacos were the best I’ve ever had and the New England bake was absolutely incredible. Great wine too!
Matthew CaldecuttSeptember 20, 2015
Lobster rolls and other lobster dishes as well as the fried buffalo oysters are great. The wait can be long, but seats at the bar are sorta easy to come by.
Katherine WrightOctober 18, 2014
Food is to die for. Service is wonderful. Great selection of cocktails. Definitely my favorite restaurant in Portsmouth.
Tom PJune 11, 2019
The scallop special is the best prepared scallop dish I’ve ever experienced. This complements the friendly service and beautiful view of the water.
Ann CummingsMarch 11, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Outstanding service, and what amazing views! Nice variety of foods to choose from - I especially like that it's not all seafood.
Courtney GarveyJanuary 23, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Great atmosphere and food! The decor is beautiful and casual, and the menu has a great variety of options between seafood basics or intricate entrees.
Margot BloomsteinJuly 13, 2013
Table your doubt: the tuna sliders are creative, delicious, and a perfect combination of tuna and tempura.
Jenn MarcelaisFebruary 20, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Try the Lobster Kristina - Flambeed in cognac, with a chive cream sauce, jasmine rice & grilled asparagus. Holy yummy of yummies!
Renee GJanuary 17, 2012
EXCELLENT meal with a great view. I had the Kristine Lobster.. yummy and delicious! Pricey, yet worth the splurge!
Katie PaineMarch 3, 2012
Might be the best new Portsmouth restaurant. Awesome food, fabulous service and you can't beat the view. A++*
Bruce DawsonAugust 16, 2013
Note: the Surf and the Sushi restaurants are separate and you cannot select menu items from both.
Nicholas KolnikAugust 7, 2015
If there's a shrimp taco special, do not pass it up.
Kathleen StephensApril 8, 2016
All seafood, including the raw bar. They make excellent drinks.
Katrina KibbenAugust 14, 2011
Everything we ate was delicious from the bacon tomato parmesan salad to the wasabi tuna. Worth the trip.
Steven SposatoNovember 30, 2011
Tough to pick a dish off the menu. No joke, every dish sounds incredible. Nice beer selection too!
Ahmed YoussefOctober 17, 2013
Outstanding clam chowder, possibly the best! Value for money!
Jennifer CookJune 12, 2022
Food was great, cocktails were good - service was BAD. What a shame...a snobby Waiter ruined what truly was a wonderful meal. He ignored us, had to ask 3x for water, couldn't get a 2nd round of drinks
Taylor SwiftFebruary 10, 2019
Best sushi in Portsmouth 💖
Chris BernardiApril 17, 2016
Avoid the "clam chowder". This interpretation of a New England classic might as well have come from the can.
Mario LentoJuly 17, 2015
Anything that you order from here is wonderful
ErinDecember 9, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Delicious food. Not a big fan of the ambiance though. Doesn't feel like Portsmouth.
Eric WymanJuly 29, 2013
Thursday nights is "Late-night Ramen" from 9PM to midnight.
James TegelaarMarch 30, 2014
The Miso Salmon is incredible!
ElsaJune 12, 2011
Fantastic calamari. The views of the harbor are great! Read more
Brendan RossDecember 6, 2013
A luncheon Lobster Roll provoked a sly smile. 4 stars.
Barbara ReichardAugust 11, 2013
Hot stone is amazing! Very cool idea!
Bill DorrApril 29, 2016
Buttery Lobster Roll
Sara ShefferJuly 4, 2011
Sit on the porch overlooking the bay with a bottle of white wine and some oysters. Now. Read more
Joe GillFebruary 11, 2012
The shrimp lobster carbonara was just the right size and the sauce was not heavy. I give it a 7.
Jenn MarcelaisDecember 14, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Try the Tuna Tartare - With mango-lime sour cream and guacamole
Chris HalliganMay 19, 2013
The Shashimi plate is to die for.
Nathan BurnettAugust 9, 2013
Late night ramen was slightly disappointing. Broth was good but noodles were unfortunately more of a spaghetti noodle than a ramen noodle.
Jenn MarcelaisFebruary 20, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Try the Fried Calamari - Cooked perfectly
Markus WelinJuly 29, 2012
The Tuna Cobb Salad is awesome!
Maddie MillerAugust 15, 2013
Get the hadock florentine Crepes
Ahmed YoussefOctober 17, 2013
Forgot the warm Cider, a real treat;)
Jenn MarcelaisDecember 30, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Try the Raw Bar Sampler
Quang LyAugust 22, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Right on the river
Maddie MillerAugust 15, 2013
Great food get the l
Taryn MurphyAugust 13, 2012
Tim Murphy is the best manager ever :))

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