Terry Hutchinson

Google review

Long wait, service was bad, food was cold. Took forever to even get a few hushpuppies. Had trouble getting silverware. Got the pot roast special but it would have been nice to at least warm it. Claims gluten-free options but few selections for my wife.

Sarah Stern

Google review

By far my favorite restaurant in EI! The food, atmosphere and the service are seriously impeccable. Special shout out to rockstar server Ashley! Her knowledge of gluten-friendly menu items and her overall understanding of my allergy was so deeply appreciated.

G A Blevins

Google review

Beware the hash brown casserole - which by all thoughts should be gluten free - BUT it's NOT! Every review said the casserole was great - it was awful. A strange mix between mash potatoes, breading, chunks of potatoes - served in an ice cream scoop portion. Couldn't even finish it. Very expensive, very little food - $80 for 5 people who didn't order much - left hungry. No need to tip since they don't serve you nor do they clean up or check on how things are going but when you check out - the machine automatically pops up for you to leave a tip. Will never eat here again.

Helen Marquis

Google review

Our family loved this place!! Great selection of fresh bagels. Nice, friendly staff. Loved they helped me with a gluten free alternative. Look forward to visiting them on our next trip to EI!

Robert Rose

Google review

Visited Surf's Up to grab a quick lunch after spending time at the pier. Glad we decided to give it a go, as we discovered that they have the BEST peel-n-eat shrimp on Emerald Isle. No visit to Emerald Isle is complete without getting some fresh Atlantic shrimp. Go to the beach and watch the boats fish them up all day - then do yourself a favor and go try them the way Surf's Up serves them up. You won't be disappointed. We had two small children, and a gluten allergy in our party, and Surf's Up worked great for everyone. Kid's menu has the usual fare, including chicken tenders, a burger, fries, etc. Gluten sensitive items included several different shrimp variations, their Carolina BBQ pulled pork, and their fries. The regular menu included fried pickles and calamari, both of which we're fried crisp, not soggy. Everything was excellent for what amounts to pub food. There was a short wait when we were there, but the front of house was efficient and we were seated about 10 minutes quicker than we were told we'd be. Service was friendly and very attentive. Overall, the cost wasn't too bad for fresh seafood that's all locally sourced, either. Definitely planning to go back the next time we're on the island. Parking is shared with the Bogue Inlet Pier, so it's convenient to take them both in, at the same time.