The Surf Club Restaurant
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The Surf Club Restaurant
ClosedOpens 5:30 PM·$$$$·$100–160+ per person·American
Thomas Keller's Michelin-starred Continental dining inside Surfside's iconic Four Seasons landmark
About The Surf Club Restaurant
Highlights
Group Celebrations
Date Night
History Buff
Signature Maine Lobster Thermidor
Signature Prime Beef Short Rib Wellington
Private Events
Reservations Recommended
Live Music
Dining Essentials
Dress Code
Upscale / Dressy
Typical Visit
2–2.5 hours
Chef
Thomas Keller
Verified
9.0
/10Service
9.0
Ambience
10.0
Food Quality
9.0
Value for Money
7.0
Location
9.0
Score derived from 800+ public reviews
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Closed Opens 5:30 PM
MondayClosed
Tuesday5:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday5:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Thursday5:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Friday5:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Saturday5:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Sunday5:30 PM – 10:00 PM
The Experience
Category
Amenities
Private EventsReservations RecommendedLive MusicWheelchair AccessibleTrendyWine ListAccessible RestroomUpscaleCredit Cards AcceptedBeer SelectionPrivate DiningCozy
Meals
Signature Dishes
View full menu →Maine Lobster Thermidor
$85Classic Lobster Thermidor reimagined with sauce Américaine, one of the most celebrated dishes on the menu.
Prime Beef Short Rib Wellington
$132Service for two; short rib Wellington with sauce Périgourdine — a showstopping Continental centerpiece.
Dover Sole Meunière
$85Classic whole Dover Sole prepared meunière-style, a signature of refined Continental cooking.
Hand Cut Steak Tartare
$32Tableside-prepared hand-cut tartare, a beloved starter and perennial menu highlight.
Jumbo Lump Crab Cake
$24Perfectly seared Maryland jumbo lump crab cake served with spicy mayonnaise and thinly sliced coleslaw.
Classic Caesar Salad
$20Prepared tableside for a theatrical, classic experience; a beloved Surf Club staple.
Fettuccine Alfredo
$46Rich Fettuccine Alfredo elevated with shaved black winter truffles.
What People Love
Food Quality: Reviewers frequently highlight the Lobster Thermidor, Beef Wellington, oysters, Dover Sole, and chocolate soufflé as standouts, with review tags showing 'thomas keller' (35 mentions) and 'beef wellington' (17 mentions) as the most discussed topics.
Atmosphere: The vintage Art Deco room — with its handsome bar, plush banquettes, and amber lighting — is consistently described as romantic, historic, and upscale, evoking the feel of a private members-only club.
Michelin Recognition: 'Michelin' appears as a review tag 15 times, and diners frequently reference the one-star distinction as validation of the restaurant's exceptional quality.
Desserts: The chocolate soufflé with pistachio ice cream and the coconut chiffon cake with lime-flecked crème anglaise are repeatedly called out in reviews and review tags (coconut cake: 6 mentions).
Frequently Asked Questions
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