The Surfing Fox

Name: The Surfing Fox
Address: 120 Colorado Ave, Santa Monica, CA, United States, 90401-2316
Telephone: (424) 214-1830
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

24 Reviews

$30 and under

Californian

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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.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 10, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Californian
Hours of operation
Daily 7:00 am–10:00 am Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
(424) 214-1830
Website
https://www.thesurfingfoxsm.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
120 Colorado Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401-2316
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.

Bread (vg)$6.00
nori butter, sourdough
Ceviche * (gf)$21.00
hamachi, mandarin-coconut leche de tigre, fresno chile, red onion, charred orange
Burrata (vg)$19.00
salsa macha, peach, arugula, toasted bread
Guacamole (v, gf)$15.00
onion, cilantro, serrano, tortilla chips
Santa Monica Farmer's Market Pickles (v, gf)$9.00
assorted seasonal pickled vegetables
Fritto Misto (gf)$23.00
masa fried shrimp, calamari, fennel, kimchi marinara, avocado crema, lime
Shishito Peppers (v)$10.00
charred onion aioli, togarashi, lemon

SALADS

Caesar (vg)$16.00
baby gem, cotija, masa crunch, chives, cured egg yolk, caesar dressing
Kale (vg)$16.00
dino kale, cotija, cilantro, avocado, pepita, vinaigrette

HANDHELDS

Cheeseburger$28.00
portuguese bun, short rib-brisket patty, neuske's bacon, aged white cheddar, butter lettuce, tomato, pickle, house aioli, fries
Hot Chicken Sandwich$24.00
portuguese bun, koji brined, oaxacan spices, cabbage slaw, fries
Lobster Roll$30.00
brioche bun, lobster, miso aioli, crispy shallots, fries
Fish Tacos$22.00
grilled mahi, avocado crema, purple cabbage, carrot escabeche

PLATES

Halibut (gf)$36.00
yuzu tomato butter, brussels sprouts, cilantro oil
Roasted Half Chicken (gf)$32.00
cilantro rice, coconut sauce, green sambal
Grilled Hangar Steak$41.00
crispy sweet potatoes, japanese chimichurri, cured egg yolk
Caulilini (v, gf)$24.00
calabrian chile tahini, garlic-miso oil, mint

SIDES

Cilantro Rice (v)$9.00
kaffir lime
Snap Peas (seasonal) (v)$9.00
agrodolce
Fox Fries (v, gf)$9.00
regular or spicy furikake
Crispy Sweet Potatoes (v, gf)$9.00
ponzu, charred onion aioli, togarashi
Crispy Brussels Sprouts (gf)$10.00
pepita aioli, manchego

DESSERTS

Thai Tea Tiramisu$11.00
thai tea mascarpone, amaretto cookie, brown sugar boba
Champurrado Pot De Creme$10.00
mexican chocolate, whipped cream, cocoa nibs
Pumpkin Spice Arroz Con Leche (v)$10.00
pumpkin spice, espresso, crispy rice, coconut milk
Cookies & Ice Cream$8.00
chocolate chip or snickerdoodle cookies, vanilla bean ice cream

What 24 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Los Angeles
Californian
Westside
Best Overall
Westside
Best Service
Westside
Best Ambiance
Westside
Lively
Westside
Californian

24 Reviews

DI
DiningInTheCity
Los Angeles
11 reviews
vip
1.0
11 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
ambience and decor is nice. servers were friendly but slow. waited a long time for drinks. waited a long time for food. food finally arrived and was gross. appetizers and entree came at the same time. food was soggy.. not fresh and tasted like it had been sitting out for awhile… side veggies just covered in oil.
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JoRo
Los Angeles
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had such a lovely evening and they treated my friend extra special with a yummy dessert for his birthday. Will definitely be back !
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 21, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love how great the staff was about my food allergies!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Miami
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Surfing Fox just opened and we had an incredible time there celebrating a special occasion. Saint was our server and did an incredible job. I had the fish tacos, burrata, chips and guacamole was a special gift on the house. My friends had the cheese burger and steak. The food was incredible. Saint really took care of us, as well as another server that I unfortunately forgot their name. I would definitely come back if ever in town.
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JohnJ
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice starting point for the night. Excellent drinks!!
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C
Carluca
Los Angeles
41 reviews
vip
5.0
41 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Really cute cozy vibe first of all. Server was very nice. Great cocktails, loved the prickly pear margarita. Delicious fish tacos. Was kinda weird that I was asked if I wanted dessert while I was still chewing tacos but overall we liked it and we’ll be back!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Solid experience. The food was 🔥🔥🔥. I had ordered the lobster roll with the Grain cocktail and I have no complaints. Great experience!
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LoriK
San Francisco
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good food and ambience! Would definitely recommend
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SZ
SusanneZ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 9, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The venue and service exceeded my expectations. I was in “ Hell’s Kitchen “. In Las Vegas the week before and they can learn something from this restaurant. The food was excellent, service etc. A++++
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MoiraM
San Francisco
45 reviews
vip
5.0
45 reviews
Dined on October 1, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great ambiance and vibe , excellent food and fantastic service , especially Saint who was as bubbly as our Prosecco!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a great time visiting when we were on a short trip to Santa Monica. It was great that they had a dog friendly menu, which our pup enjoyed. Walked down to the pier shortly after.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 18, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, drinks and service! Highly recommend this restaurant!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great vegan choices. Also, nice ambient atmosphere.
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CrisP
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It’s a lovely place to hang out. Food is delicious and waiters are extra attentive. Can’t wait to go back for a happy hour. Setting and decors are excellent.
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MM
MoniqueM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 13, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
1st time here, so I thought we'd give it a try for a business dinner. Everyone had a wonderful time. The food was great and the waitress was outstanding. I highly recommend.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 28, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
It was good. But a bit disappointed with bday celebration approached. Although I had menciones about the bday celebration there was nothing special done. Aside asking us to buy the dessert … then not a candle or anything to make or festive. They said would get a candle .. 30 mins later came back with another employee to sink happy birthday without a candle or anything. Just seemed a bit disorganized. Other than that food and drinks were good but a bit pricey when compare to the portion size. Maybe will give another try. Beautiful ambience 👍🏼
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JennyG
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was amazing, food was out of this world. Such cute decor, laid back atmosphere. Good for a casual lunch or a nice dinner out.
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JohnL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 13, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The "Foxtails" are amazing! I had the Grilled Hangar Steak and Halibut too and they were so good it brought a silence to the table. Chef's kiss!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is the cutest new addition to Santa Monica. They have a great selection of new and fun cocktails and even an entire mocktail section! Everything we tried was delicious! My favorite was probably the Hanger Steak. The staff was extremely friendly and very attentive. I can’t wait to go back and try different dishes. The chef really nailed everything. They also have a whole canine menu, his adorable is that?! 10/10 recommend!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing! Enjoyed the ceviche, the halibut, chocolate mousse and cocktails. Service was excellent and the space is beautiful. Love the ambience.
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MohammadT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 11, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went there for an opening night. It was amazing, Ceviche is to die for chicken with cilantro rice is amazing as well as sweet potato, really really good I love the drinks as well. Cannot wait to come back and try more stuff.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 11, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The surfing fox is such a cute new spot. The food and service were great. Talar was an amazing server and very knowledgeable on the menu and helped us make delicious selections.
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Ebyc
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 10, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was very flavorful and I felt at home. Great customer service!
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joseph
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 10, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service the ceviche is definitely a must try
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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 4.8 stars by 24 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 10, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

120 Colorado Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401-2316

Additional information

Cross street
Colorado Ave. and Second Street
Neighborhood
Santa Monica
Hours of operation
Daily 7:00 am–10:00 am Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 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
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

Website
https://www.thesurfingfoxsm.com/
Phone number
(424) 214-1830

The Surfing Fox

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Happy Hour

SMALL PLATES

Bread (vg)$6.00

Ceviche * (gf)$21.00

Burrata (vg)$19.00

Guacamole (v, gf)$15.00

Santa Monica Farmer's Market Pickles (v, gf)$9.00

Fritto Misto (gf)$23.00

Shishito Peppers (v)$10.00

SALADS

Caesar (vg)$16.00

Kale (vg)$16.00

HANDHELDS

Cheeseburger$28.00

Hot Chicken Sandwich$24.00

Lobster Roll$30.00

Fish Tacos$22.00

PLATES

Halibut (gf)$36.00

Roasted Half Chicken (gf)$32.00

Grilled Hangar Steak$41.00

Caulilini (v, gf)$24.00

SIDES

Cilantro Rice (v)$9.00

Snap Peas (seasonal) (v)$9.00

Fox Fries (v, gf)$9.00

Crispy Sweet Potatoes (v, gf)$9.00

Crispy Brussels Sprouts (gf)$10.00

DESSERTS

Thai Tea Tiramisu$11.00

Champurrado Pot De Creme$10.00

Pumpkin Spice Arroz Con Leche (v)$10.00

Cookies & Ice Cream$8.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

FAQs

Does The Surfing Fox offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Surfing Fox restaurant rated?

Is The Surfing Fox currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information