First off, service was great and valet parked our cars for us. We had a reservation on the patio, it was a cold night and they surrounded our tables with heaters and brought 6 blankets to help keep us warm. We were never without a drink/refill and had every other requested filled.Food wise, I had very high expectations for a great meal here. Looking at the prices, you would expect the same thing.1. “Truffle” fries were an $8 side, looked exactly like McDonalds fries but with no salt or seasoning at all2. Side of “Roasted Garlic” mashed potato’s, another $8 side, were flavorless and tasted like powder potatoes you can make at home, with no salt or seasoning added.3. The beef short ribs are a popular item for the restaurant and multiple people in my group ordered them. The meat was cooked beautifully and fell apart due to tenderness, but both the meat and risotto had no flavor at all.The restaurant has great potential and I don’t doubt that other entrees on the menu are better than what I tried, but overall most food served lacked a lot of flavor that could have made it an overall 5 star experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Charlotte Potts
Ordered the fillet with a side of two scallops. Ordered the Aji tuna appetizer. All was fantastic! Other items in pics collard greens and truffle fries. Delicious! Ordered the salted caramel brownie. Way to chocolate-y for me. Thought there would be more caramel. Would not get this again. Each table has a light and I LOVE that.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
John Wilkinson
We had the close line bacon, hush puppies, Crab cakes and grouper all were fantastic.
A delightful evening tarnished: Hidden charges spoil the experience at Surfing DeerThe service by Kevin was exemplary and the food outstanding. Appetizer, salad, main and dessert courses were all a delight.The I received the bill and tucked amidst the menu items was an NCA (non cash adjustment) charge. While restaurants incur various costs, including credit card processing fees, I believe such charges should be incorporated into the menu pricing. Sneaking them in at the end creates a feeling of dishonesty and undermines the otherwise positive dining experience. To ensure a truly delightful dining experience, you might consider incorporating necessary costs adjustments into your menu prices and removing from the bill any hidden charges and unexpected fees.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Zachary Ernst
I can't remember the last time I had a better meal than I had here. Not cheap, but reasonable, especially for the quality of the food. The service was quick, our server was knowledgeable and charismatic, and the atmosphere was such that (even with a potty training two year old and frequent trips to the bathroom) we were able to hear each other without interfering with the tables around us. Nothing about this meal could have been better. My filet was a juicy and tender medium with a slight, perfect char to the outside; the sides were superb, and everyone at my table shared a bit with each other so we could sample a variety, so I know it wasn't just mine that was excellent. The venue is a beautiful corner spot right on the strip, thoughtfully decorated and lit, and I loved the water feature.Can't wait to go back: enthusiastically recommend, well worth going out of your way for.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Braised Short Rib, Seared Sea Scallops
Eric I Farness
Great birthday
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Manny Parks
The entire experience was great! The servers were attentive and paid attention to detail. My wife has an allergy to iodine and Derrick the server was careful and considerate about what her order. Every dish was retrieved shortly after finishing the course. Our water glasses were always full. My order of short ribs meted in my mouth and were seasoned to perfection. As I observed how well the serving staff operated, it became clear that they were all well trained and coordinated. It was an extraordinary dining experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Braised Short Rib, Wedge Salad, Calamari
Allyson L.
The food at Surfing Deer is delicious and the ambiance is great. Sit outside if possible! We got the Havana Grouper, Seared Sea Scallops and Thai Skillet Salmon; they were all very favorable and perfectly cooked. The only negative is the tap water flavor, so we ordered bottled.
Creative menu, lovely service, good cocktails!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
First off, service was great and valet parked our cars for us. We had a reservation on the patio, it was a cold night and they surrounded our tables with heaters and brought 6 blankets to help keep us warm. We were never without a drink/refill and had every other requested filled.Food wise, I had very high expectations for a great meal here. Looking at the prices, you would expect the same thing.1. “Truffle” fries were an $8 side, looked exactly like McDonalds fries but with no salt or seasoning at all2. Side of “Roasted Garlic” mashed potato’s, another $8 side, were flavorless and tasted like powder potatoes you can make at home, with no salt or seasoning added.3. The beef short ribs are a popular item for the restaurant and multiple people in my group ordered them. The meat was cooked beautifully and fell apart due to tenderness, but both the meat and risotto had no flavor at all.The restaurant has great potential and I don’t doubt that other entrees on the menu are better than what I tried, but overall most food served lacked a lot of flavor that could have made it an overall 5 star experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Ordered the fillet with a side of two scallops. Ordered the Aji tuna appetizer. All was fantastic! Other items in pics collard greens and truffle fries. Delicious! Ordered the salted caramel brownie. Way to chocolate-y for me. Thought there would be more caramel. Would not get this again. Each table has a light and I LOVE that.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had the close line bacon, hush puppies, Crab cakes and grouper all were fantastic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Clothesline Bacon
Always consistent and tasty.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Vegan
Great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Calamari, Pimento Cheese Hush Puppies
Go for happy hour and sit at bar! Good little menu for happy hour and great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Uniquely different. Very nice waite staff. The bourbon/whiskey menu was everything.
The food is always great!Our server was very on point with our drinks and food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is a great place to go if you want to spend a lot of money and get food poisoning.
Restaurantji Recommends
A delightful evening tarnished: Hidden charges spoil the experience at Surfing DeerThe service by Kevin was exemplary and the food outstanding. Appetizer, salad, main and dessert courses were all a delight.The I received the bill and tucked amidst the menu items was an NCA (non cash adjustment) charge. While restaurants incur various costs, including credit card processing fees, I believe such charges should be incorporated into the menu pricing. Sneaking them in at the end creates a feeling of dishonesty and undermines the otherwise positive dining experience. To ensure a truly delightful dining experience, you might consider incorporating necessary costs adjustments into your menu prices and removing from the bill any hidden charges and unexpected fees.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I can't remember the last time I had a better meal than I had here. Not cheap, but reasonable, especially for the quality of the food. The service was quick, our server was knowledgeable and charismatic, and the atmosphere was such that (even with a potty training two year old and frequent trips to the bathroom) we were able to hear each other without interfering with the tables around us. Nothing about this meal could have been better. My filet was a juicy and tender medium with a slight, perfect char to the outside; the sides were superb, and everyone at my table shared a bit with each other so we could sample a variety, so I know it wasn't just mine that was excellent. The venue is a beautiful corner spot right on the strip, thoughtfully decorated and lit, and I loved the water feature.Can't wait to go back: enthusiastically recommend, well worth going out of your way for.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Braised Short Rib, Seared Sea Scallops
Great birthday
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The entire experience was great! The servers were attentive and paid attention to detail. My wife has an allergy to iodine and Derrick the server was careful and considerate about what her order. Every dish was retrieved shortly after finishing the course. Our water glasses were always full. My order of short ribs meted in my mouth and were seasoned to perfection. As I observed how well the serving staff operated, it became clear that they were all well trained and coordinated. It was an extraordinary dining experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Braised Short Rib, Wedge Salad, Calamari
The food at Surfing Deer is delicious and the ambiance is great. Sit outside if possible! We got the Havana Grouper, Seared Sea Scallops and Thai Skillet Salmon; they were all very favorable and perfectly cooked. The only negative is the tap water flavor, so we ordered bottled.