Surf Rider Restaurant

1 Marina Rd, Hampton
(757) 723-9366

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Nate P

Great place for family dining, and great vibes.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Samuel Holmes

Our waitress was very nice, she did her best with the amount of tables she had. Regretfully, I didn't catch her name. Food was pretty decent especially for the price. McDonald's wouldn't have cost much less if not more and you're getting not only a well prepared meal but the views of the marina are top shelf. It needs to be acknowledged that the cocktail and tartar sauce were terrific to the point where by themselves accounts for atleast 25% of the reason ill be back. Thank you for having us, God bless.

Sophea M.

Food is the freshest and most delicious seafood around. Can't beat the gorgeous views and service is always great!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Justin Faucette

I’ll start out by saying that this restaurant used to be amazing and hopefully I went on an off-night. I’ve been going to this location the better part of a decade when visiting my parents. Ate dinner there last night with my father and things have seriously changed. Service was slow; it took 10 minutes for the waitress to visit our table and she only had one other table. Another 15 minutes to get our drinks. Food was mediocre, nothing like I remember and half of it arrived to the table cold. To top it off, when we left, we heard the cooks in the kitchen cussing when I went to the bathroom. Nothing like it used to be and will not return.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 2

Service: 2

Annette Campbell

Great food, wonderful staff!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jamie Brewer

My husband and I stopped in for dinner while traveling from ORF airport to Williamsburg, VA. We had the crab cake handheld and fried clam strips dinner. The food was amazing and the service was excellent. We can't wait to come back!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Lucille Sharpe

My husband and I went for dinner. We usually go there about once or twice a month with friends and last few times the food/service was excellent. Tonight took a turn that I could not even imagine at a place like this. We ordered a bacon cheeseburger dinner and a blackened tuna sandwich. The cheeseburger had cold crusty bacon. French fries that had been thrown in the fryer over and over again- loaded with grease, and a like warm burger. My husband tuna was served wrong temperature freezing cold tator tots and I asked for it to be remade. It was remade with the same crusty bacon warmer French fries and my husbands tuna still not cooked at correct temp. Asked for the check and I could not believe that a manager never checked on us and there was not one dime taken off the bill. When I brought this up to the bartender/server she told me that they already lost money since they had to remake our food which there was nothing wrong with it to begin with and as I told her everything that was wrong she threw the checkbook with our credit card at us and it landed on the floor and I was told I made her upset. I did call her a name which I was not happy about but I have never been treated so rudely. This place must be democratic because they think they are entitled to screw up your meal and you need to apologize to them for that

Sunny L

I went in with 3 of my friends, Friday around 4:30. There was hardly any people there and we were able to sit outside. The service was very good and the food was on point! Fun fact, I love their broccoli and holandaise sauce. I got 1 lbs shrimp and it was fresh!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Steamed Shrimp

Jordan Smith

HFS I HAD A LOOONG RIDE INTO TOWN FROM A PRIOR ENGAGEMENT. WAKES A WATER FRONT VIEW, TIMING WAS NOT APPROPRIATE SO THE DOM SCROLL DETOX BATTLE BEGIN. I USUALLY ASK MY SERVER TO SUGGEST THEIR FAVORITE MENU ITEM ESPECIALLY WHEN IT'S A NEW CITY NEW PLACE NEW EVERYTHING.

CAN I JUST TELL YOU THIS IS IN ALL CAPS BECAUSE MEGHAN, MEGAN, MEEGAN (HOWEVER YOU SPELL IT) ABSOLUTELY NAILED IT WITH HER SELECTION OF THE SALMON! WHEN I SAY IT WAS EVERY BIT OF SUCCULENT, TENDER, AND RASPBERRY L FLA-VOR-FULL!

SORRY I PAID BEFORE THE FOOD GOT THERE, I WILL BE BACK FOR THIS DISH AGAIN AND AGAIN! AND TIP PROPERLY I ADD! INCREDIBLE CONVERSATION AS WELL MADAME, THANKS FOR THE EXPERIENCE. SHE ME JUST CHILL AND EAT AND BE MYSELF. NO DATE NIGHT NO FAMILY OUTING. THE VIBE HERE IS RIGHTEOUS FOR SOLO SURFERS AS WELL!

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tunisha Jones

The baked potatoes was kind of cool my cousin French fries was cold they had to cook some more and not enough for the price

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 4

Rone Parent

Service was friendly, views are the pull for this location. Unfortunately, food was below average, and overpriced for the quality.

You’re paying for the location here which is pretty, but hard to get to. The bar takes full advantage of the view, but the remainder of the seating and interior is does not.

If you’re coming for seafood you have better choices in Hampton. For a drink at the bar and a view this is a decent option.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 4

J. Harper

After a recent event, a group of us went and had the fortunate pleasure of being served by Emily. Although she's young, she provided suggestions which were delicious. She was very pleasant and was patient why we talked and decided what to order. We finally decided on the Bourbon Salmon special, Grilled Fish/Crabcake/Crabmeat combo special, a helping of shrimp, and another meal (I can't remember what it was). It was so much food, we tasted a little bit of everything. The food was deliciou and atmosphere perfect. I usually take pics but I was enjoying myself so much I forgot. I will remember next time because we will be back. Thank you for such a wonderful experience

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Michael Woods

Great staff, great location, and pretty solid food. The Cocktail sauce is S tier. The price is pretty significant, but it was worth it. The view is excellent!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Annette 2213

A few years ago they were very good but the last 3x I went it was awful, food was bad. Nothing like it used to be. The broccoli you used to get was twice as big as what you get now, the fish is always overcooked, I took family there and was embarrassed.

Deondria Mcpherson

The best food and environment super cute....

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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