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Surfish Bistro
Lima-born chef/owner Miguel Aguilar has assembled a menu of Peruvian favorites with an international twist. He’s been called a master of ceviche, taking cues from culinary traditions of Japan, Italy, Spain and China. He has won food network competition: Chopped, with the episode No Pales, No Problem.
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49 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Rating Breakdown 49 reviews
5 stars
(19)
4 stars
(26)
3 stars
(4)
2 stars
(0)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(39)
- fit for foodies(34)
- great for outdoor dining(12)
- romantic(12)
- special occasion(11)
- great for lunch(7)
Surfish Bistro Reviews List
Review 1 for Surfish Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Brunch!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"All three people agreed that everything was delicious and a very good deal for the pre-fix bruch at$15.00 !"
Dined on 6/09/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for Surfish Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Casual delight
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had lunch in the back patio sitting in the shade. The whole experience was delightful. Beautiful day, pitcher of sangria, 4 or 5 appetizers--heaven. The food was excellent and inventive."
Dined on 5/27/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 3 for Surfish Bistro
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The tapas were best
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We started off with a negative when three of us were seared at a table for two. That was corrected and we were comfortable at
Dinner. The steak was tough but flavorful. The seafood in the paella was overcooked
But the rice was delicious. The fried oyster tapas was the
Best. Other tapas looked good as well. If I go back I will stick to tapas."
Dinner. The steak was tough but flavorful. The seafood in the paella was overcooked
But the rice was delicious. The fried oyster tapas was the
Best. Other tapas looked good as well. If I go back I will stick to tapas."
Dined on 5/25/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 4 for Surfish Bistro
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good Food - Nothing Special
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We were expecting a bit more refined cuisine...we got good "home cooking".
No complaints food was good, just expected more from a celebrity chef!
Also, no full bar...only wine, beer."
No complaints food was good, just expected more from a celebrity chef!
Also, no full bar...only wine, beer."
Dined on 5/24/2013
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Review 5 for Surfish Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Civiche
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"They have a civiche menu. Go no further. These are amazing."
Dined on 5/19/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 6 for Surfish Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Awesome food and place
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Had a great time. The food was great. The only thing i would say is the place is a but small so make sure you make a reservation."
Dined on 5/19/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem
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Review 7 for Surfish Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Peruvian food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"i love Surfish Bistro I think Peruvian food is the best cuisine in South America and this restaurant captures the upscale gourmet cooking that is the rage in Lima"
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 8 for Surfish Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Yum! The lomo saltado rocks
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"and the mango salad was a fresh delight."
Dined on 5/16/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, romantic
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Review 9 for Surfish Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"So so good! I recommend the pork tamales and the roast pork entree. Miguel knows his pork!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 10 for Surfish Bistro
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Great food, don't go on Mothers Day
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was REALLY good - still dreaming about the toro ceviche and the churros. I wish we had not gone on Mother's Day because they could not handle the extra traffic. The place is very small with outdoor seating in back. They took reservations without telling people most would have to sit outside. It was cold, but the hostess was incredibly annoyed that we asked to sit inside. Later we saw her turn away another party with a reservation for the same thing. We saw an empty table for four but she refused to seat us there because we were three. The food took nearly an hour and they brought the basket of chips (no dips though some tables got them) just before the food arrived. Delicious, though."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, kid-friendly
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Review 11 for Surfish Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Peruvian Find!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our UWS banker , whose mother is Peruvian, recommended this restaurant to my partner (who is from Lima) and me, so we trekked out to Park Slope to give it a try. We showed up around 4pm and there was only one other table of patrons in the nice little garden. The food was absolutely wonderful. We started with soups, chupe, and caldo de choros. For the main courses, we had risotto and adobado, and, once again, the portions were large and the dishes were scrumptious. We gobbled up every bite. Even though we were full, we had to try something for dessert so we shared the chocolate souffle, which was really one of those molten chocolate cakes where the warm chocolate oozes out from the inside. Prices were reasonable. Can't wait to come back!"
Dined on 4/28/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, neighborhood gem
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Review 12 for Surfish Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food.. Best sweet plantains I ever had."
Dined on 4/26/2013
Special Features: late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 13 for Surfish Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This is my third time at Surfish
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This is my third time at Surfish and the food continues to be delicious.
Their ceviche is outstanding. I love the octopus ceviche. The kalamata aioli and leche de tigre rocoto goes well with the octopus. My friend had the mixto ceviche and it looked delicious too. Their salads are huge portions and very fresh. At this visit I had
the Mahi-Mahi taquitos -- a tapas for my main meal. Medallions of fried mahi-mahi topped with a tomato salsa and guacamole on small soft corn tortilla. The presentation of all of their dishes is very beautiful and elegant."
Their ceviche is outstanding. I love the octopus ceviche. The kalamata aioli and leche de tigre rocoto goes well with the octopus. My friend had the mixto ceviche and it looked delicious too. Their salads are huge portions and very fresh. At this visit I had
the Mahi-Mahi taquitos -- a tapas for my main meal. Medallions of fried mahi-mahi topped with a tomato salsa and guacamole on small soft corn tortilla. The presentation of all of their dishes is very beautiful and elegant."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2001
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 14 for Surfish Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Simple yet tasty !!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Excellent service and the food is great-- super tasty! Great Peruvian food. Highly recommend."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 15 for Surfish Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Stimulating
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Acoustic guitar music transported us to some place sexy and South American, while dining on terrific Peruvian cuisine."
Dined on 03/27/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 16 for Surfish Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Very creative chef. Excellent food!"
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 17 for Surfish Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
It was a very good dining
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It was a very good dining experience. 3 out of 4 dishes were great and the appys were delicious. (The 4th dish was good, but the beef was too chewy). Service was so helpful and the staff was most attentive. It was very busy when we were there but and the place is small with tables close together, yet we were still able to hear each others conversation. Next time we go I want to try the tapas menu that looks really yummy."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 18 for Surfish Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Surfish has great fresh food,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Surfish has great fresh food, I will be back. The restaurant is pretty small so our seat was a bit cold but the experience was enjoyable"
Dined on 03/08/2013
2005
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Review 19 for Surfish Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Place to '
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"A great place to celebrate a birthday! My friend and I were out to celebrate his birthday, and a larger party of women was there for a bday too as we found out when they sang "Happy birthday" and blew out a candle on a cupcake. It was a festive evening for a Tuesday night, and as usual the food was all spot on. Pineapple tuna appetizers, mahi mahi taquitos, shrimp risotto, Peruvian tilapia with cilantro rice, and flan for dessert was an outstanding meal, with some leftover risotto to take home. Casual dining, or a special occasion, Surfish Bistro is the way to go."
Dined on 03/05/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 20 for Surfish Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wow! Sensational Food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Once again wowed by the food, and ready to dine there again as soon as possible. Every time I am impressed by how perfectly every plate comes together with the right combination of flavors, fresh ingredients, and proportions of proteins, starches and veggies. A conversation with the solo diner seated next to me, revealed another person awed by the greatness of the food and planning his next visit too. This seafood feast that started with a tuna tartare appetizer, was satisfying and an excellent value for the price."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 21 for Surfish Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Highly Recommended!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food here was fantastic. I wish I lived closer so I could frequent more often. Highly recommended."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 22 for Surfish Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
First time eating here and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"First time eating here and I LOVED IT! The place was small for comfortable. Reservations strongly recommended! I will definitely recommend this to all my friends and I will be returning soon!"
Dined on 03/01/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly
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Review 23 for Surfish Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Nice quaint place. The food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Nice quaint place. The food and service were great and the live music added the right touch to the place. I would go back again."
Dined on 02/27/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 24 for Surfish Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Always a good choice
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food and drink here are always terrific; I love the sangria. This has become one of my go-to restaurants. This time was Valentines Day and we had to wait 25 minutes even with a reservation, but once seated that all faded away. The chupe (shrimp soup) is excellent always. The room is small and friendly. Some nights they have live music--two old timers on guitar who play extremely well. You can't go wrong here."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2010
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 25 for Surfish Bistro
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Close to Barclays Arena
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Good tasty food, priced properly with size of portion. Only negative I had was we had to wait longer for waitress attention at arrival and to get check than to get food."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2011
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Review 26 for Surfish Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Why have I not been here before?
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We entered the small and somewhat cramped restaurant for our first time on Valentines Day, we were psyched to try the food of Chopped winner (i believe he won. Our expectations were certainly met if not exceeded.
The pitcher of sangria hit the spot and had a nice kick - the mango avocado salad was delicious as was the tuna ceviche with avocado mousse, i would go back just for that. For entres we shared the sliced hanger steak and the fish tacos - both were incredible. Despite the place being a little tight, try to get a table against the left wall, we had a fabulous tine and I would definitely recommend and will for sure return! (i think because the restaurant sits behind a bench-bus-stop folks just miss it while walking past it)"
The pitcher of sangria hit the spot and had a nice kick - the mango avocado salad was delicious as was the tuna ceviche with avocado mousse, i would go back just for that. For entres we shared the sliced hanger steak and the fish tacos - both were incredible. Despite the place being a little tight, try to get a table against the left wall, we had a fabulous tine and I would definitely recommend and will for sure return! (i think because the restaurant sits behind a bench-bus-stop folks just miss it while walking past it)"
Dined on 02/13/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Surfish Bistro
Based on the average of (23) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
4 out of 4 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic