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Charlie Don't Surf - Charlie Don't Surf - White Rock, White Rock, BC

Charlie Don't Surf - White Rock

4.1
4.1
208 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Canadian
For over 30 years, Charlie Don't Surf has been a fixture on the White Rock strip. No trip to White Rock Beach is complete without a stop at Charlie's. Enjoy fresh, wild seafood, served with local organic vegetables and soak in the sun with a pint of one of our many craft beers. We proudly offer many gluten free options.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Canadian, Fish, Burgers
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–1:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (604) 538-1988
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighbourhood
    White Rock
  • Parking Details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 208 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

208 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    18 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We felt like we were ignored most of the evening. The server didn’t ask if we wanted any refills - had to chase her down each and every time for anything. Felt like we were always an afterthought

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  2. BDBW

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We ordered fish and chips and the fish was frozen premade patties that is purchased in the grocery store. We expected hand battered cod in tempura or beer batter, not preformed pieces such as you buy in the local grocery store!! Especially served in White Rock where the restaurants are famous for hand battered fish & chips! Also 3 out of 4 of us ended up sick! Never again! The fish definitely must have been off!

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  3. danielleM

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoy breakfast more then the other menus. All yummy

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  4. JanisR

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our party if 4 sat out on the patio. Service and food were great! Highly recommend the grilled salmon-- delicious!

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  5. rescva

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food! The Clam chowder was amazing. Will definitely be coming back.

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  6. RahelS

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We met our cousin from the island for lunch and had such a great time! Aron was our server and he went above and beyond!! We ordered an appy (screaming prawns, so good!!) and tuna poke and san fransisco salad and burger and fries for my little guy. All was so good. Ambience and service also 10/10. We'll bet back soon!

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  7. Courtney

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Food portions were small for the price, did not receive our orders accurately. Very dark, dingy and not clean. Skip on this restaurant, you will enjoy Ocean Beach next door better.

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  8. CatherineB

    Vancouver

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this place and visit 2 times a year for sure to celebrate a friend who liked eating here but has passed.

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  9. Keray

    Vancouver

    44 reviews

    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was my surprise birthday party. Service was great, venue was fun! We’ll definitely be back!

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  10. RichardS

    Surrey

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    If ok with half a dozen little mice running the show on the outside patio, it’s your spot. Lol

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  11. ChrissieC

    Vancouver

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Got the grilled chicken tacos since the other two types of tacos are with deep fried fish. So delicious. If you can get a seat on the patio, it’s one of a handful of places along that street that you get a view of the water.

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  12. Matt911

    Vancouver

    23 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    We had a family lunch here on a not super busy Sunday in White Rock (surprisingly) and were seated inside as we had 6 adults and a child. The food and service was quite good, but the experience was kind of ruined by the 29-30 degree heat we sat in for about 80 mins before we had to cut things short. No AC and no fans made for an unpleasant dining experience overall - after eating, several of us felt sick from the heat. Even the waitress said she was "dying" and we believed her. Would only recommend the patio (not reservable I don't think as it was not an option on this website) or on cooler days / off season.

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  13. MarciaS

    Vancouver

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great fish’n’chips with light batter. Service was excellent.

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  14. leesak

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Great view and across from pier. Fish isn’t fresh but frozen so for $23 fry your own. Serving small and if you want a tiny 1/4 cup of coleslaw it’ll be an extra $4. Staff didn’t seem happy or attentive. Took about 20 mins to place our order in an empty restaurant.

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  15. SarahS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 8, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, great view, delicious steak! We will definitely be back

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  16. Shar

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    One of your servers bumped into my table and knocked over my red wine and it spilled onto my shoe. She apologized and said she would come back with a towel to wipe the spilled wine but she didn’t return. Our server apologized and that was it.

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  17. JacquelineM

    Hawaii

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was very good. The service was terrible. The server was poor - quite rude when taking order. She forgot to ring one of the entrees in so 4 meals came but not the 5th - took us forever to find her and ask and she blamed it on the kitchen. Took another 15 min to come, the rest of us were finished She never asked if we wanted more drinks, we had to ask for water refills and didn’t ask about dessert or coffee. All around extremely poor service

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  18. BrucefromVancouver

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good burgers (cod and salmon) , but my wife pushed the kitchen a bit and sadly the cod bowl was only average. Beers were cold and tasty and service was friendly and quick.

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  19. CWEWEL

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    It was very hot in the restaurant and with the mix of leather seats it was a little uncomfortable to sit for a long period of time. We only lasted 1 hour for a full dinner due to this. Service and food was great though!

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food quality has gone down for sure, more like pub food . Service was great

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  21. sarah

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    waiting for the server to come after sit down for 15 min

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  22. TraceyA

    Puerto Vallarta

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a nice meal. I made a reservation a week ahead and was disappointed with the small table (would not have been comfortable for 4 people) we was given in the back however we were able to change to a booth seat along the side wall and were happy with the larger table. The service was great! Our server was very friendly and was there when we needed. Food was good. We will be back.

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  23. TannisT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The server was fantastic, and the food was great. Having the outdoor party across the street made it even more fun!

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  24. BrucefromVancouver

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 7, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Good spot for a great cod burger and a cold brew right by the beach. Prices were OK- 8.00 craft beer pint, 21.00 burger- and the service people were pressured because of the Canada day crowds, but did a good job. It's not fancy but a good casual option right where you want it. We will go again.

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  25. BeverlyS

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 7, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love Charlie Don’t Surf. Himalayan curry chicken penne is my favourite. Great service . Great spot!

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  26. WendyD

    Vancouver

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 5, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always good food and service Love the view from our table

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 2, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great night. We can’t wait to come back again sometime

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  28. Sophie

    Vancouver

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on June 30, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great family friendly restaurant with beautiful views, reasonable prices and good food options.

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  29. SadiqJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 29, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nachos amazing But the prawn appy was only 6 prawns Ouch 🥺

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 27, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good service and nice place. Charlie burger was very very bland but other than that 👍

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 23, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The view and location are great. The food was ok but the service was a very slow.

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  32. Dawn

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 23, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent service, excellent food, just what we hoped to give our visiting friends

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  33. StacyS

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 22, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service and food was great for the price food portions are excellent. Server was extremely polite.

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  34. victoriab

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It's a perfect place to meet friend and family, great ambiance and friendly staff

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  35. RonD

    Vancouver

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was okay but not outstanding. Prices like everywhere else high.

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  36. GraceW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 9, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, amazing server (Brenna), we had a blast and a really good time!

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  37. TonyC

    Exclusive

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    It's a great place to eat and enjoy not everything went according to plan June 03 tho

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  38. Pixie

    Vancouver

    33 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely afternoon for dinner and drinks at Charlie’s. The menu is consistent and the food always reliable while the staff are friendly.

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  39. LaurieL

    Vancouver

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed our mini booth facing the beach. Lovely view. Our meals were delicious.

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  40. TitaniK

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was filling out the survey not planning to write a novel. Charlie’s is a good place. Small menu but what they do they do good.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Charlie Don't Surf - White Rock does offer delivery in partnership with Skip The Dishes and Uber Eats. Charlie Don't Surf - White Rock also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (604) 538-1988.

Charlie Don't Surf - White Rock is rated 4.1 stars by 208 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Charlie Don't Surf - White Rock

15011 Marine Dr, White Rock, BC V4B 1C3

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    White Rock
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–1:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Canadian, Fish, Burgers
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking Details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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