The Surf Shack : Bar, Restaurant & Hotel

Had the best time at Surf Shack! Our waitress Debbie was phenomenal - she was attentive, helpful with our questions, and took an allergy at our table very seriously. Our food and drinks came quickly and were all amazing. The mezcal fresca was delicious - the hibiscus foam was the perfect garnish. For food we tried the Gansett Ave Corn, Brussels Sprouts, Simply Grilled Salmon and Shrimp Pad Thai. Each bite was better than the last! We sat outside on the deck and really enjoyed our evening as the sun was setting. Parking was easy, too. The perfect location, a great meal, and awesome service - can’t wait to come back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I can't say enough good things about brunch here — it was an absolute delight from start to finish. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, with just the right mix of cozy and lively. Whether you're catching up with friends or enjoying a slow solo morning, it's the perfect spot.

The food? Incredible. Every dish was beautifully presented and bursting with flavor. The ingredients tasted fresh and thoughtfully sourced, and the portions were generous without being overwhelming.

Service was top-notch: friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. And don’t even get me started on the drinks — the bloody mary was a game-changer.

If you're a brunch lover, this place is a must. I’ll definitely be back (probably next weekend)!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We loved our food at the Surf Shack! The staff were so welcoming and helpful making sure we ordered exactly what we wanted. We had a great time all around!!

The food was creative and delicious. The service was excellent. Rigby made it so enjoyable. The island vibe and decor created a joyful ambiance. We will be back!

This is one of our favorite spots!! Such great atmosphere, food and the drinks are AH-mazing!

Specials were not told to the waitress and found out after they delivered swordfish to my wife who ordered a chicken dish. We kept the swordfish dinner. Bought a bottle of wine and desert was great,

Great food, fantastic drinks and Debbie is a great server!!! Fun spot that we will definitely return to.

Excellent food - fresh, unique and tasty. Great service and clean, beachy decor. Tables spaced nicely and sound level reasonable. Highly recommend.

Wonderful Mothers Day Brunch on the porch at the Surf Shack. The menu was a combination of high tea items and brunch dishes. Everything was delicious and beautifully presented. Some highlights were strawberry mini scones with lemon curd, deviled eggs with truffle, the French Toast and of course, the Filet Mignon which was cooked to perfection! The service was excellent and the ambience outside on the porch was lovely.

We rented out The Surf Shack for a brunch celebration the day after our wedding, and had the best time! We worked directly with Ali and she was super responsive and made everything happen seamlessly. The food & drinks were delicious and the staff were super communicative, friendly, and helpful every step of the way. We had our brunch on a Monday when they are usually closed and highly recommend it for anyone looking for a local spot to celebrate with a fun vibe and top quality food!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This past summer we hosted our rehearsal dinner at The Kitchen at the Shack. My first experience was brunch with a friend just before Valentine’s Day in 2024. It was so good that I decided I needed to go back on valentines day with my fiancée. He too agreed that it was a phenomenal experience and delicious fare. So as we were enjoying our meal we got to talking about hosting our rehearsal dinner there. It was a great location for us and of course we wanted to impress our guests with a rehearsal dinner that felt quintessential Rhode Island.

When we got to planning Ali was with us every step of the way. She was very accommodating to our requests and just overall very pleasant to work with. Our dinner was a hit with our guests, with many complements on both food and drink. The table scape was beautiful and the atmosphere a perfect blend of upscale and surf chic. Guests said they would love to go back so naturally we thought of Surf Shack as the perfect locals Christmas gift. We can’t wait to go back when they reopen after their winter break.

Kid-friendliness: Very family friendly environment with high chairs available

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We booked the Surf Shack for our rehearsal dinner in August 2024 and it was the perfect start to our wedding weekend! Ali and all of the Surf Shack team were great communicating up to our event date and supporting the day of. Chef Momo made a fantastic three course meal that had options for a variety of dietary restrictions. We couldn’t have asked for a better venue and staff! We love going back to visit and will continue to do that for years and years, it’s truly the most special place!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We hosted our rehearsal dinner here and it was the most magical evening! The atmosphere, staff and food were all incredible. I couldn’t recommend the Surf Shack more!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

We had our rehearsal dinner here this fall and it was nothing short of fabulous. From the atmosphere, to our own bartender making fabulous drinks, to the incredible food, it was just perfect. Ali was our event planner and did a fabulous job. We were even able to do a food sampling prior to the dinner which was delicious. We enjoy coming here for dinner and drinks on the regular as well. The food and drink are just top notch and the vibe is beachy and beautiful. Highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Myself and my husband stayed here on NYE as a treat to ourselves as we rarely get out. The place was lovely. Well kept up. The room was very comfortable and clean with some thoughtful touches. However it lacked a lamp and whatever was happening on the floor above us was loud and went quite late into the evening.

I get that winter is the off season, however, we didn’t see anyone who worked here the entire time we stayed. I wrote to the manager days ahead to ask a couple of questions but never heard back. We ourselves locked the front door when we came back at 12:30AM. We were also promised breakfast but that never happened so we went out to T’s which was lovely.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 1