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Surf Rider

8180 Shore Dr, Norfolk, VA 23518-2451
(757) 480-5000
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Ranked #33 of 460 restaurants in Norfolk
Cuisines: Seafood
Good for: Child-friendly, Bar Scene, Local cuisine
Dining options: Dinner
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Bar Scene, Local cuisine
Dining options: Dinner
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Alexandria, Kentucky
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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

This was Great food ! The prices were Great ! You get a lot of food for the price. I had the shrimp - Big ones, so meaty, lightly coated. Was Great. Love their Hushpuppies also. Good Coleslaw. :) Descent server, but she could have ck'd on us a little more. Had a variety of pies for desert but couldn't... More

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See 4 more reviews by Linda A W for Norfolk
Virginia
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29 reviews 29 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

Some of the best seafood in Chesapeake it was fresh and well prepared. The prices were a little high but the food was great!

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See 2 more reviews by Travelcitytravel for Norfolk
Panama City Beach, Florida
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11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

Visited this place a couple of time on a business trip for lunches, love the seafood they have there, a bit on the pricy side but you get what you pay for.

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See 5 more reviews by P N for Norfolk
Norfolk, Virginia
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3 restaurant reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2013

Weather its the location in Norfolk near Weslyn, or on Netown Rd or in the Greenbrier area, Surf Rider has never let me down. The crab cakes are to die for and the she-crab soup is nothing but the truth. I love this place!

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See 3 more reviews by Mr-MrsJohnson2011 for Norfolk
Norfolk
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

I can only speak for the Surf Rider located at the Marina in Ocean View, but the seafood is great and consistent. I particularly like the huge fried shrimp! The restaurant itself is a bit dated, but the marina view is relaxing and nice, the service is great and the food is always fresh, hot & served quickly. Love it!!

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See 5 more reviews by deco-one for Norfolk
Chesapeake, Virginia
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2013

Maybe my review is ao harsh because I live by one of the best places to get crabs this side of the water (WCP). However, the first time my husband and I went here we waited for over 5 mins for someone to talk to us. We left and went to Geisha instead. Then the next time we went the... More

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Norfolk, Virginia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2013

My lady and I patronized this Windsufer at about 4pm on Saturday, 29 December. My lady ordered steamed shrimp and broccoli. She said both were very good, especially the broccoli. I ordered the fried seafood platter (flounder, scallops, shrimp, and oysters) with corn pudding and yams. This dish also came with a few hush puppies. Everything on my order was... More

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See 21 more reviews by Beyondthebull for Norfolk
Seminole, Florida
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11 restaurant reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 December 2012

Great view at this newly remodeled Marina restaraunt in the Little Creek Inlet. Relaxing with great drinks and good food. Service is outstanding and prices aren't bad for being on the water in an upscale waterfront area.

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Norfolk, Virginia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 December 2012

The food is good. It is kind of homestyle cooking nothing fancy, but they do it well. The view is outstanding. The only really fresh vegetable they have is they broccoli which is a must have. The she crab soup is very good too. The outside bar is great in warmer weather!

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Norfolk, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2012

The seafood here is excellent and served at a reasonable price from a friendly staff. If your like crab meat, you will love their crab cakes. They are almost all crab meat. The restaurant has a rugged ambiance and could use updating but I choose a restaurant based on service and great food.

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