Heard In Centerbrook

I recently attended the Mocktail Dinner at Surfridge Brewing Company. From the moment our party walked in, we were warmly welcomed by the owner, bartender, and general manager, who were all incredibly kind and attentive. Their hospitality truly set the tone for the evening. Our dinner was thoughtfully crafted, full of flavor, and beautifully presented. I would say the pumpkin soup was definitely a hit as well as the end of the meal dessert (a delicious goat cheese cheesecake). The mocktail selection was equally impressive, offering unique and creative options that complemented the meal perfectly. It’s clear that a lot of thought and care went into every aspect of the event. The service was top-notch throughout the evening. The staff was knowledgeable, friendly, and went above and beyond to ensure everyone had an enjoyable night. I’ll definitely be back for future events!

We attended the mocktail dinner at Surfridge brewery this weekend. The five course meal each paired with a mocktail was delicious and creative. Our host Alex took time to explain each course and we truly appreciated the artistry involved. We would definitely do this one again!Bill FarrellKaren Bachand

Written by my wife Cara…I reached out to Surfridge to host a small surprise party for my husband. Alex responded immediately & helped me make the occasion really special. Many thanks to the entire amazing staff - always a great place to go and never disappoints.

Suffridge Brewery is a true gem for food and beer lovers alike. Their meatballs are tender, flavorful, and unforgettable, while the wood-fired pizza is perfectly crisp, cheesy, and loaded with fresh toppings. Pair it all with their signature IPA, a perfectly balanced brew with a hoppy kick and a smooth finish. Whether you’re stopping in for a quick bite or settling in for the evening, this spot has all the ingredients for a great time!

Walked over to surfridge after our North Pole express ride today. They do not take reservations this time of year. We had a group of 16, which became a group of 20. They were very accommodating in getting us set up. We had 10 adults and 10 children 8yo and under- who’d just been given cookies and hot cocoa, so we were a fairly chaotic group. The staff were kind and patient. The food was excellent which led to us ordering a few additional rounds of food for the kids- which they ensured came out quickly and smoothly. Cookies with the kids meals are a nice touch! Everyone enjoyed the beer. Would love to come back in warmer weather and take advantage of the outside space as well.Thank you for a great end to a busy day! Your kindness was appreciated.

They were very busy due to a local train attraction, but they have their act together! We were seated promptly, server came quickly - and so did the beer. Would love to go back soon.

Great pizza. We stopped in for dinner after the Essex North Pole Train. Definitely family friendly.

Best wings I’ve ever had

Best pizza i have had in CT!

This is my perfect happy place...terrific craft beer plus a raw bar with supurb oysters and clams (and pizza and more.) Really friendly and capable servers congenial crowd What's not to like?

Food is great. Beer is great. Service (Tess) was great. Shishito pepper nearly killed my daughter but cookies (and Tess) saved the day! She is just so kind and really made the whole experience!

We ordered a number of different items, and they were all delicious. The wings were the best I’ve had in years. We will be coming back again ASAP.

Surfridge Hosted our wedding party and they were AWESOME. Exceeded all expectations for sure. Great communication, very flexible, great staff, delicious food and just an all-around great experience. Thank you Surfridge!

A nice family-friendly restaurant! The food and drinks were delicious. All of the staff were friendly and helpful. The location is perfect and close to fun attractions. We will definitely visit again.

Surfridge is a great brewery! The food and staff are amazing. My family came here after the Essex Pirate Train ride. The flights were great and the owner came by several times to check on how we were doing. Highly recommend and they open at noon on Saturday and Sunday!

I was not expecting the level of service or food that I received. This place was a little bit more bougie than the places I like to eat at. I've had many experiences where the better the place looked, the worse the food tasted. Surprisingly, even with such a beautiful atmosphere, my group was served delicious food.It was a simplistic fare but it was done really well. They make a lot of their sauces In-House. For example, my son had a Caesar salad and he was raving about the dressing they created. I had meatballs with toasted bread and it was definitely the most delicious thing I've had in a while. I've been to many places where they do not season their food, but this restaurant seasoned everything to perfection. Our group was so happy with our food that we were sharing with each other so everyone could experience how good our dish tasted!I never had a mocktail before, but their mango fizz was the real deal. Other people in my group had their alcoholic beverages and they were very happy with them as well.The cherry on top was the service we received. Our waitress was very nice and she stopped by at appropriate times to check in.I live an hour and a half away from this place, we were visiting the Essex Steam Train when we decided to eat here. We didn't have the best day due to traffic, missing our train and the hot weather but this restaurant made our day. I will be coming back because I was thoroughly impressed. That's hard for people to do so please excuse my long review! I'm sorry about the lack of pictures but I was enjoying my food too much to take a picture 😂

Great locationGood beerFriendly staff

So happy we stopped here during our weekday getaway to Essex, CT. Food, beer and entertainment were great! We had the Charcuterie board, Caesar salad, pepperoni pizza and mushroom pizza. Kids enjoyed the wings and pizza from kids menu. I was happy to see they had a beer flight so I could sample my favorites.

Bartender recommend a surfridge IPK on nitro, I believe it was, highly recommend trying this in your visit!

We had an incredible experience at Surfridge. Fantastic service with Olivia as our waitress, not to mention we had 3 kids under 3 with us and they made it feel extremely kid friendly. I highly recommend this Brewery to anyone!

Olivia did a great job with our service!

What an awesome spot - great food and beer selection, and the team couldn’t have been more amazing - fast, professional and super accommodating with our large group. Highly recommend - we’ll definitely be back soon to enjoy the patio when the weather warms up!

SUCH a great place. Awesome location. Very cool and engaging owners and staff who VERY much care about the service, quality of food, and the beers they craft. Burger and beer special currently going on every Weds is VERY much worth it. Thanks, Steve, for taking the extra time to tell us what you have in the tanks and what we can look forward to this summer. Surfbridge has it all when it comes to beer, food, and unique entertainment. Just five stars all around! 🌟

The beer was very good, the bartender was friendly and provided great service and explained all the different beers they had and made some great recommendations. The wings were very good, as was their special of day- sausage platter and pretzels. We highly recommend it and will return!

Great atmosphere,great food great vibeTried some great beers lServers were great and attentive.Maddie the bartender was phenomenal...full of info and a great personality! Definitely recommend.

Our one bartender seemed to want no part of being there. Zero personality and clearly didnt know how to pour a beer properly.

Such good beer! The Opaque liquid is a delicious IPA - would highly recommend! Awesome service, great place for a casual date night

Great pizza and wings. Loved the service!

Amazing experience with Olivia, she made us feel so welcome, was so helpful, accommodating, and prompt. Such a fun experience and good time. We will be sure to tell all our friends. Food was amazing!!!! Service beyond stellar!!!

It was a really cool place It was my first time and I really enjoyed it I'll be back again soon

My husband and I went to this brewery and loved it! Excellent stout excellent pizza. Steve the owner was engaging and we had a great host. We will be back with a crowd !

Great drinks, pizza, and beer and super friendly staff/owner!

Great experience with 3 children ranging in age from 3 to 10 years old. Great food and awesome service!!

Great experience and great food.

Nice pizzas- fresh and made from scratch thin crust with good vege/ salad sides to compliment them with an oat stout beer to wash it all down. Nice neighbors too!

Great location, delicious beer, and food was top notch.

Amazing experience from start to finish. Beer is great, food is phenomenal, service was amazing. Definitely worth making yourself a regular.

We had a great time! The pizza was delicious and the service attentive and helpful. Get the beer flight and the giant chocolate chip cookies. 😎

We were waiting for the Essex steam Train and ducked in for a pizza and beer. Thought about skipping the train and just staying- it was that good!