Surf's Up South Shore — Restaurant in Hyde Park Township

First-Time Visit to Surf's Up South Shore – A Bittersweet Bucket List Experience

I’ve had Surf’s Up South Shore on my foodie bucket list for a while, so I was genuinely excited to finally give it a try while visiting the area. Walking in, I was ready to place an order for my mother and myself—a catfish filet and jumbo shrimp combo we’d seen on their website menu. However, I quickly learned from the friendly woman at the counter that the combo was no longer available.

No worries—I appreciated her kind demeanor, and after conferring with my mom (who even came in from the car to double-check), we settled on two alternate combos: one with catfish and chicken wings, and the other with shrimp and chicken wings, plus a side of corn.

We hit the road shortly after, with our food in hand (delivered to us by the same kind woman—great service!). The aroma coming from the containers was mouthwatering, and my mom couldn’t resist digging in early. Sadly, that’s when our excitement took a sharp turn.

Her first bite of chicken was overwhelmingly greasy—not the usual crisp, but soaked-through. Hoping it was just a one-off piece, she tried the catfish next, only to find it equally oil-heavy. The fries underneath were practically drenched, to the point where you could press them and watch the oil seep out. The corn, while nicely seasoned, had no butter or salt—just missing that savory touch.

All said and done, we paid just over $42. For that price, we expected quality to match the hype and the smell. Sadly, the flavor didn’t deliver the satisfaction we were hoping for.

Our hope is that today was just an off day—everyone has one. But unfortunately, this experience has solidified our decision to hold off on any future visits, at least for the...

I haD a taste for some sea food the other day. So I decided to try South Shore (Surf Up) . When I called the diner the woman who answer the phone was less than professional. After getting direction I drove from the North-Side of Chicago which is about 6700 North. The staff at Surf Up were three young ladies who didn't greet me they just look at me than continue having a personal. As if I wasn't standing there, finally one of the ladies asked me what I wanted in a some what laid-back manner. I placed my order and was told that it would be ready in 20-25 min. After waiting for about 30min, I returned to the restaurant to pick-up my order which was not ready, therefore I had to wait another 30min. The restaurant had standing room only no seats or chair, the interior was dimly lit and very small. After driving back home and opening my bag of food I was very....very...disappointed with what I saw the food didn't look or taste fresh. The portions were very small and wasn't stored in the paper trays properly. I have been working in the catering business for over 30years therefore I know a little bit about good food service. If you want Sea Food for your next meal don't go to this place. My bill was $60 plus a $5.00 tip that I wish I had kept in my pocket. TOTALLY...

My mom and I were so hungry and this was an impromptu decision to stop at Surf's Up South Shore Restaurant. This was our first visit there. First off the service was awesome, as the owner was having to cover the areas of cook and cashier. The food was lovingly cooked to order. While we waited for our food the owner/cook/cashier blessed us with a full serving sample of the Fried Biscuits. OMG ... biting into these warm biscuits was darn near euphoric (I'm not kidding)! To me it was like the perfect balance between a biscuit and donut, with a sprinkling of powdered sugar. I even think I saw and tasted a hint of cinnamon. I definitely wanted more! Next up, we got to sample about a tablespoon full of delicious dirty rice. For my order I got the three wing special. They were perfectly seasoned with the perfect crunch. I was allowed to swap out the french fries for a serving of red potatoes instead. Mmm... these were soft and delicious. Since I love Fried Green Tomatoes I ordered the thin slice, as you have the option of thick or thin. The tomatoes were just right with the seasoning and corn meal. My mom ordered the fried Whiting fillets. I got to tase a piece and it too was delicious. I would eat...