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The Surf City Bistro, at the Surf City Hotel, is a charming, historic landmark located just steps from the beach in the heart of Surf City on beautiful Long Beach Island. The Surf City Hotel is ideal for private parties, wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, Bridal showers and after parties for those couples who just can't get enough of the beach. Our property has it all from 30 boutique hotel rooms, banquet rooms, 5 bars, a night club, outdoor dining on our patio or porch and a fully stocked liquor store. Your guests never have to leave "The Hotel" for your Wedding Weekend!

Facilities and Capacity
The Surf City Bistro offers four different event spaces for couples to host their big day. The private dining room is the perfect place to celebrate a charming reception, offering polished wood flooring, reclaimed wood accents in a soft palate of neutral tones with nautical decor. The new addition of outdoor dining on our patio or covered porch offers a beautiful setting for cocktail hour or a smaller private party. We can accommodate sit down events that range from as few as 30 guests to as extravagant as 200 and cocktail style meet and greets of 200 and more. Most of our couples take advantage of our close proximity to the beach. Say your "I do's" on the beach and walk just steps to your reception.

The beautifully renovated hotel rooms are very comfortable and offer accomodations ranging from Full to King size beds, mulit room suites and a fully equipped apartment, perfect for the Bridal party!

Services Offered
Our expert banquet manager and executive chef will sit down with you and create the perfect wedding package to fit your budget. They’ll provide your wedding day with a wide variety of event items, such as chairs, china, glassware, flatware, linens, tables, centerpieces, decor, and more. Some of the professional event services that they offer include:

  • Accommodations
  • All-inclusive packages
  • Bar services
  • Catering
  • Set up and clean up
  • Event planning
  • Outside vendors
  • WIFI


Cuisine
Surf City Hotel is home to two unique and delicious restaurants: the Surf City Bistro and the Clam Bar. The Surf City Bistro is known on the island as a fun spot to get together with old friends and meet new ones. Here, couples and their guests can dine on fresh seafood, steaks, prime rib, and decadent desserts. All our breads and desserts are homemade in our kitchen. A new addition to the restaurant is The Bistro Sushi Bar. Delicious sushi made to order for your special event. The Clam Bar has been around for over 50 years, and here you can enjoy an array of seafood, including dishes like clams on the half shell, shrimp cocktail, clams casino, oysters, steamers and of course, our famous, clam chowder.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$1,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

No

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$26

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Historic Building
Hotel
Restaurant

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

March
April
May
June
September
October
November

Reviews of Surf City Hotel

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4.9 out of 5 rating
4.9 out of 5 rating
5 reviews
98% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.6 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    5 out of 5 rating
E
Erin Sent on 10/05/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We were married October 14th 2018 on Long Beach Island and used the Surf City Hotel for our rehearsal dinner and guest hotel for the weekend. We could not be happier with our choice! The bistro was the perfect atmosphere for our close family and friends to gather for our rehearsal dinner and share the night before our wedding. The food was amazing and staff was so accommodating. We worked with Colleen to plan the menu and her reccomendations were perfect for what I told her our crowd was looking for! Something for everyone and so delicious. Also, the room was beautiful and she made sure to pay every attention to detail to make it perfect for us. The hotel was also perfect for our guests, everyone got their welcome bags at the door and were able to hang out in the bar area to end the night after the dinner and the wedding itself. The guests loved the rooms and the beach vibes! Overall, it’s stressful to plan a wedding and the night before can be overwhelming! It was amazing to have so much trust in the Surf City Hotel to provide a relaxing and fun night to share and make memories with our closest friends and family before our big day. Thanks everyone at the Surf City Hotel!!!
N
Nore Sent on 10/04/2018
5 out of 5 rating
This was our dream wedding from beginning to end! We got married on 7.17.17 with our children by our sides. Surf City Hotel took care of all of the amazing details and referred us to the best vendors! They made us and all of our guests feel so very special. They were also so accommodating with our unique requests. I have been going to this hotel since I was a little girl and I am amazed at the renovations! The rooms are stunning and give you that warm feeling. The food was fantastic from the happy hour through the dinner. Our guests enjoyed every second of our wedding. If you are looking for that perfect spot to have your dream wedding this is the place! It will always be our favorite day! We also just celebrated our 1 year anniversary back at the hotel. We just can not get enough and can not wait to go back again!
C
Chris Sent on 07/02/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Where do I begin......
I had such a great experience with SCH. It was flawless.
Although the first banquet manager that I was woking with left with weeks to my wedding, Marc who took over did a wonderful job.
Celine Azizkhan, owner, went above and beyond the call of duty to make our wedding so special. Also she is sweet enough to offer her beach house to allow the girls in the wedding party to get ready and to use the private walkway to the beach for the ceremony. Great photo opts!!!!!!
The ladies at the front desk of the hotel were so helpful with coordinating the rooms.
The atmosphere was fantastic, the food was yummy, the service was professional and the day was spectacular.
I recommend to anyone who is looking to have a beach wedding the SCH!!!!!

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Surf City Hotel frequently asked questions

Surf City Hotel includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Surf City Hotel includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Surf City Hotel includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
The space offered by Surf City Hotel for wedding events is known for:
  • Historic Building
  • Hotel
  • Restaurant
Surf City Hotel offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Surf City Hotel offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Surf City Hotel offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Surf City Hotel offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Surf City Hotel is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in quality of service, 5 in flexibility, 5 in professionalism, 5 in value and 4.6 in average response time.

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