The Surfing Fox

4.3

106 Reviews

$30 and under

Californian

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2 people

Mar 16, 2025

8:30 PM

Booked 22 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Great for brunch
Good for business meals
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.

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 pm - 6 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 - 6 pm)
Multiple dates available
Mon - Thu - 5:15 PM - 10:15 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$28.00
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

Milk Tea 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 106 people are saying

The Surfing Fox reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Surfing Fox offers a "cool cafe" vibe with a "casual but hip ambiance," located near the Santa Monica Pier. Guests rave about the "amazing food," especially the lobster roll, hanger steak, and ceviche. "Friendly and attentive" service enhances the experience, though some mention noise and occasional slow service.

106 Reviews

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Danielle
San Diego5 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
The food was good, and service was friendly. The ambience was lacking - but that could have been due to the cold weather, so it might be a better spot when the sun’s out and the pier is busy.
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Jordan
Los Angeles2 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Overall the place was decent. They had advertised live music for the special occasion but night of they did not end up having it. There were no considerations from management to makeup for the false advertising. Picked this place specifically for the entire experience. Over promised, under delivered.
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Dan
Orange County1 review
5.0
Dined on January 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was excellent. Bartender was fantastic (normally works Tuesdays).
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Kathie
Las Vegas1 review
5.0
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Loved our server Sonia. Made great suggestions. Loved the ceviche!! Great cocktails!
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Mustafa VIP
Seattle9 reviews
3.0
Dined on December 23, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food is good it’s just way too pricey and you can probably get just as good, if not better, food for a cheaper price elsewhere.
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Grace
Las Vegas1 review
4.0
Dined on December 8, 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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Nicola VIP
Los Angeles51 reviews
5.0
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
Cincinnati1 review
5.0
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
Omaha2 reviews
1.0
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 City7 reviews
4.0
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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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 106 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 16, 2025

8:30 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

About this restaurant

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Happy Hour

Sunset Hour (Weekdays from 3 pm - 6 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$28.00

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

Milk Tea Bread Pudding$11.00

Champurrado Pot De Creme$10.00

Mango Sorbet (v)$10.00

Ice Cream Sundae$10.00

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