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The Surfing Fox, Santa Monica, CA

The Surfing Fox

4.2
4.2
101 Reviews
$30 and under
Californian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for business meals
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 07:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 07:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    (424) 214-1830
  • Payment Options
    Cash not accepted
  • 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.
  • Area
    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
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Vegan

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
  • Christmas Dinner

    25 Dec 2024 only
    Surprise your taste buds with a curious twist on holiday classics at The Surfing Fox with our prix-fixe holiday menu complimenting our regular a-la-carte favorites.
    Christmas Dinner photo
  • Hangover Brunch

    1 Jan 2025 only
    Whether you are feeling *ruff* from last night or ready to kick off the New Year with something wholesome, fresh, and coastal, it's the perfect excuse to join us for hangover brunch! We will be serving our brunch menu from 7 am - 2 pm.
    Hangover Brunch photo

Offers

  • Sunset Hour (Weekdays from 3 pm - 7 pm)

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Thu - 16:00 - 21:00,Fri - 16:00 - 22:00
    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.

    Sunset Hour (Weekdays from 3 pm - 7 pm) photo

What 101 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
  • 3.9Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Surfing Fox is a "hidden gem" with a "relaxed atmosphere" and "amazing food," conveniently located near the beach. Guests rave about the "fabulous service" and creative menu featuring standout dishes like the lobster roll and sweet potatoes. Enjoy the vibrant ambiance, delicious cocktails, and welcoming staff.

101 Reviews
  1. Grace

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice place for breakfast or brunch. Very cute ambiance, friendly service and delicious food. Notes: I would sit indoors as the view outside is more street than ocean and the street there has a lot of traffic. Parking at the hotel valet is expensive even with validation, so if you have time to park in one of the local structures and walk over, that's a more economical choice.

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  2. Nicola

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    51 reviews

    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 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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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 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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  4. mathew

    Omaha

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 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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  5. Allison

    New York City

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 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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  6. Chris

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 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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  7. Daniel

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 October 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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  8. Soha

    New York City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 October 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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  9. Katie

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 October 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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  10. Becky

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 19 October 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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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 101 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 13 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
  • Area
    Santa Monica
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 07:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 07:00–23:00
  • 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
    Cash not accepted
  • Executive Chef
    David Yamaguchi
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Vegan
  • 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.
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