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Surf Bar

139 N. 6th St., Brooklyn, NY 11211
nr. Bedford Ave.   See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
718-302-4441 Send to Phone

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  • Reader Rating:

    7.7 out of 10

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    3 Reviews | Write a Review

  • Cuisine: American Traditional, Italian, Seafood
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Hours

Mon-Thu, noon-midnight; Fri, noon-12:30am; Sat, 11am-12:30am; Sun, 11am-midnight

Nearby Subway Stops

L at Bedford Ave.

Prices

$14-$25

Payment Methods

MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

  • Bar Scene
  • Brunch - Weekend
  • Delivery
  • Dine at the Bar
  • Fireplace
  • Lunch
  • Outdoor Dining
  • Private Dining/Party Space
  • Take-Out

Alcohol

  • Full Bar

Reservations

Accepted/Not Necessary

Delivery Area

Broadway to Greenpoint Ave., Manhattan Ave. to Kent Ave.

Profile

Formerly known as Hurricane Hopeful/Carmaya, this minimalist space serves decent, if unspectacular seafood and Italian.  Chowders, such as a traditional clam and a spicy Bahamian monkfish, anchor the menu while fried clams, mahimahi burgers and a whole fish of the day reveal a certain amount of ambition. The lobster roll is clam-shack simplicity: tender hunks of meat with just enough mayo to hold everything together. Among the old-world selections, a lobster pappardelle is as toothsome and rich as any nonna's, but a more distinctive Italian accent comes from the deconstructed, dunkable tiramisu, proof that owner Maya Pizzati hasn't gone Gidget quite yet.  Used boards (some for sale) hang above the wax-cloth-covered tables, and the sand-filled garden is a perfect spot to quaff a mojito. — Scott DeSimon

Extra

The post-Rockaway crowd swears by the weekend brunch, especially the Carmaya Plate, a heaping platter of breakfast items that includes pancakes, eggs, and bacon.

Recommended Dishes

Lobster roll, $15; pappardelle with lobster, $15; New England clam chowder, $6.50

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Average Reader Rating
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100% Would you go back?
100% Would you take a date?
33% Would you take kids?
0% Would you go on business?
66% Would you go on a special occasion?
Food: 7.7
Service: 7.3
Décor: 8.3
Value: 7.7

Always have a place in my heart for Surf Bar

Wensday from 11385 | Posted on 10/7/09

Overall Rating: 8 (Recommended)
Food: 8
Service: 8
Décor: 8
Value: 8

I've been here several times and don't have any complaints. I'm not one for the red and white checkered table cloth, but one thing I've always loved is the sand on the floor. Plus some strong mixed drinks. It's rough around the edges, but a nice/warm place to go, particularly the area out back. Def worth checking out for yourself. Also haven't tried much of the food other than an oyster dish, which was nice, and some sweet potato fried (can't go wrong). It's a good place to start your night, or spend a weekday afternoon/evening.

Surf and Turf

Jadajam from 11209 | Posted on 2/19/09

Overall Rating: 8 (Recommended)
Food: 9
Service: 8
Décor: 9
Value: 9

Great atmosphere, nice set up! Great food, Andreas is the best

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