The Surfing Fox

4.3

100 Reviews

$30 and under

Californian

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

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.

Order delivery or takeout

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
Website
https://www.thesurfingfoxsm.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
David Yamaguchi
Private party facilities
Partial and full buyout of the restaurant available for social and corporate events. Please contact events@thesurfingfox.com for details.

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, Happy Hour, 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.

Offers

Sunset Hour (Weekdays from 3 pm - 7 pm)
Multiple dates available
Mon - Thu - 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM,Fri - 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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.

Street Corn Focaccia (vg)$10.00
grilled corn, cotija, tajin, chipotle butter
Ceviche * (gf)$21.00
hamachi, mandarin-coconut leche de tigre, fresno chile, red onion, charred orange
Edamame Hummus (v)$11.00
wasabi, furikake, spiced wonton chips
Guacamole (v, gf)$15.00
onion, cilantro, serrano, tortilla chips
Michelada Mussels$22.00
beer steamed, tomato confit, tajin, grilled sourdough
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
Shrimp Toast$15.00
bao bun, shrimp, sesame seeds, plum sweet chili sauce

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
Poke (gf, df)$28.00
mixed greens, rice, hamachi, sweet soy, pomegranate

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$34.00
brioche bun, lobster, miso aioli, crispy shallots, fries
Fish Tacos$24.00
grilled mahi, avocado crema, purple cabbage, carrot escabeche

PLATES

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
Grilled Mushroom (v, gf)$26.00
chickpea puree, fresno, crispy garbanzo
Fish & Chips$36.00
icelandic cod, herb tartar sauce, fries

SIDES

Cilantro Rice (v)$9.00
kaffir lime
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
Korean Mac n Cheese$10.00
gochujang, furikake panko

DESSERTS

Pumpkin Bread Pudding$11.00
brioche, brown sugar, miso caramel
Champurrado Pot De Creme$10.00
mexican chocolate, whipped cream, cocoa nibs
Mango Sorbet (v)$10.00
strawberry chamoy, vegan tajin meringue
Ice Cream Sundae$10.00
vanilla bean ice cream, chocolate crispies, miso caramel

What 100 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4Service
4.3Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Westside
Great for brunch
Westside
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Surfing Fox offers a welcoming atmosphere with "insanely good" food, creative menus, and friendly service. Guests rave about the "great location" near the beach and the "amazing" lobster roll and sweet potatoes. While the ambiance and food are highlights, service can be slow at times.

100 Reviews

N
Nicola
Los Angeles
51 reviews
vip
5.0
51 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Server was remarkably knowledgeable about the food, where it comes from, ingredients, how prepared, etc. very interesting cocktails. Great ambiance and setting. Was very impressed as I generally don’t like hotel restaurants.
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OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great experience at The Surfing Fox! The food is absolutely delicious and the atmosphere is relaxed! Our server was so friendly and very helpful with our questions. Definitely plan to go again!
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mathew
Omaha
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We did not actually eat here. There is a small breakfast menu that includes brunch style drinks, mimosas, bloody mary’s, etc… we wanted to order these but were told the bartender hadn’t shown up yet so no drinks were available. Then asked about decaf coffee instead… no decaf. At this point we decided to try something else. We walked over to sweet maple and were glad we did. It was fantastic with many more options and all menu items were actually available.
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Allison
New York City
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
great food but more plant based options would be welcome
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Chris
Los Angeles
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
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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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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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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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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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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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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FAQs

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

The Surfing Fox is rated 4.3 stars by 100 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 22 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
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, Happy Hour, 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
Private party facilities
Partial and full buyout of the restaurant available for social and corporate events. Please contact events@thesurfingfox.com for details.

The Surfing Fox

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Happy Hour

Sunset Hour (Weekdays from 3 pm - 7 pm)

SMALL PLATES

Street Corn Focaccia (vg)$10.00

Ceviche * (gf)$21.00

Edamame Hummus (v)$11.00

Guacamole (v, gf)$15.00

Michelada Mussels$22.00

Fritto Misto (gf)$23.00

Shishito Peppers (v)$10.00

Shrimp Toast$15.00

SALADS

Caesar (vg)$16.00

Kale (vg)$16.00

Poke (gf, df)$28.00

HANDHELDS

Cheeseburger$28.00

Hot Chicken Sandwich$24.00

Lobster Roll$34.00

Fish Tacos$24.00

PLATES

Roasted Half Chicken (gf)$32.00

Grilled Hangar Steak$41.00

Grilled Mushroom (v, gf)$26.00

Fish & Chips$36.00

SIDES

Cilantro Rice (v)$9.00

Fox Fries (v, gf)$9.00

Crispy Sweet Potatoes (v, gf)$9.00

Crispy Brussels Sprouts (gf)$10.00

Korean Mac n Cheese$10.00

DESSERTS

Pumpkin Bread Pudding$11.00

Champurrado Pot De Creme$10.00

Mango Sorbet (v)$10.00

Ice Cream Sundae$10.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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