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The Surfing Fox, Santa Monica, CA

The Surfing Fox

4.2
4.2
96 Reviews
$30 and under
Californian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for brunch
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
The Surfing Fox is a chilled-out gathering spot serving up coastal California cuisine on a plate (or in a glass!) with a generous side of good times and vibes. Whether you're spending the day hanging ten or hanging out, come take it easy with us from dawn to dusk.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Californian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 7:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 7:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (424) 214-1830
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    David Yamaguchi
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Monica
  • Cross street
    Colorado Ave. and Second Street
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    Metro Expo Line train and public bus stops in close proximity to the restaurant.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Join us from 3-7 pm Monday – Friday for a select menu of apps and drinks perfect for sipping and sharing until your Sunset Hour turns into a night on the town.
    Happy Hour Photo

What 96 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Surfing Fox is a vibrant spot near Santa Monica Pier, offering a delightful mix of creative dishes and refreshing drinks. Highlights include "amazing service," "delicious food," and a "great atmosphere." The outdoor seating is perfect for enjoying California vibes. While service can be slow, the staff is attentive and welcoming.

96 Reviews
  1. Chris

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Expensive. Took over an hour for food to come out but it was pretty good when it finally arrived. Wine was $16 a glass for a very small pour.

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  2. Daniel

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Breakfast burrito is a total win. Great potatoes. Wonderful coffee.

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  3. Soha

    New York City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Well usually I don't like to write a bad review, But I had a reservation in patio ,they didn't let us to seats there cause she said we are going to close that area( but they never closed it) I asked here when is the last call and how late are you open?she said we are open so take your time ! It took a while to find the server to order and when we order entrees they come back and said kitchen is closed! But no one informed us about last call! So we ended up going out after 30min on Saturday's night!

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  4. Katie

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Mostly tourists. The vibe was like a hostel but the food and decor were actually really nice. It was too loud, overcrowded with tourists, and understaffed. We didn’t get our drinks for over and hour and same with our food.

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  5. Becky

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    I would not eat here again. We were seated for 20 minutes before we were acknowledged by the service staff despite many passing by our table. We were not sure who our server was and we had to flag someone down. We were seconds away from leaving. A waitress offered to take our table, and offered to comp our wine, which was a step in the right direction. However, we asked for cab, and it was not. It was more like a watered down Pinot Noir, and box wine tastes better. It was the worst glass of wine I’d ever had. The lighting was dark and the waitress eventually noticed, and placed a small portable tabletop lamp on our table. The food was good, and was the only saving grace of our experience.

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  6. Chris

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 14, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Just mediocre overall. Nothing special about limited menu. Not really an ocean view.

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  7. Grace

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    No one else was there but service was slow and waiter had to be reminded of orders Mediocre food

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  8. Melinda

    New Orleans

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food! Street corn focaccia, brussel sprouts, caesar salad and fish tacos were delicious! Chic surf decor was very fitting for beachy Santa Monica. Perfect location for a lunch break after enjoying the beach or shopping,

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  9. Sjors

    London

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Surfing Fox is een moderne strandtent nabij de pier. In tegenstelling tot eerdere restaurants waren de porties hier klein. We werden vriendelijk geholpen door Sam. Overige personeel deed wat ze moesten, voelde alsof er te weinig oprechte aandacht aan gasten werd besteed. Ben je in Santa Monica dan zijn er betere opties. Overall was het eten oké maar duur betaald voor wat je krijgt…

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  10. Brendan

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Server doesn’t check if you want more drinks. More drinks = more tips. We left and I spent my drinking money at another place

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FAQs

The Surfing Fox offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (424) 214-1830.

The Surfing Fox is rated 4.2 stars by 96 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Surfing Fox

120 Colorado Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401-2316

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Colorado Ave. and Second Street
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Monica
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 7:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 7:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Californian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    Metro Expo Line train and public bus stops in close proximity to the restaurant.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    David Yamaguchi
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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