Ocean Friendly Restaurants

Bars
Cafe/Bistro
Cafeteria/Dining Hall
Fast Casual
Fast Food / Takeout
Fine Dining
Food Trucks

star_border: Denotes a Platinum Level Ocean Friendly Restaurant that meets all of our program's criteria.

Restaurant Information

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Ocean Friendly Practices

check_circle_outline Only reusable foodware is used for onsite dining. info
check_circle_outline Paper straws are provided only upon request. info
check_circle_outlineNo expanded polystyrene use (aka Styrofoam™).
check_circle_outlineNo plastic bags are used for takeout or to-go orders.
check_circle_outlineSingle-use utensils, straws, condiments, and other accessory items are provided only upon request for takeout and to-go orders.
check_circle_outlineBeverages are not sold in plastic bottles.
check_circle_outlineProper recycling practices are followed.

Additional Ocean Friendly Practices

check_circle_outlineA discount is offered for customers with a reusable item (e.g. cup, container, bag).
check_circle_outlineVegetarian and vegan food options are offered on a regular basis.
check_circle_outlineAll seafood is ‘Best Choice’ or ‘Good Alternative’ as defined by Seafood Watch, or no seafood is served.
check_circle_outlineWater conservation and pollution mitigation efforts are implemented.*
check_circle_outlineEnergy efficiency efforts are in place.**
check_circle_outlineConcessions and pre-packaged food items are not sold in plastic packaging.
check_circle_outlineComposting efforts are in place for food waste.
check_circle_outlineNeither single-use plastic nor bio-based plastic containers are used for takeout or to-go orders, reusable containers are preferred.

The Surfrider Foundation’s Ocean Friendly Restaurants program recognizes restaurants that are committed to cutting out wasteful single-use plastic and offers a simple, straightforward framework to help them make sustainable choices for our ocean. The result is a community of like-minded restaurants we can promote, support, and lift up as examples of success to influence plastic reduction legislation. The larger we grow our network of Ocean Friendly leaders, the more mainstream the concept of plastic-free becomes.

Interested in becoming an Ocean Friendly Restaurant? It is completely free to join!

Locally sourced, sustainable seafood is preferred and should be prioritized when Seafood Watch recommendations do not apply.
Examples include installing low-flow faucets and toilets, offering drinking water upon request only, no hosing down outside to reduce urban runoff, proper disposal of FOG, and up-to-date septic or sewage to prevent wastewater pollution.
Examples include switching to LED lighting, installing solar panels, using Energy Star certified appliances and/or other efforts to use less energy.

Ocean Friendly Restaurants marketing collateral including window stickers, brochures, and bill inserts to promote your membership to customers.
Use of Ocean Friendly Restaurants logos for restaurant menu, website and other restaurant marketing materials.
Restaurant listed on Surfrider national and chapter websites.
Restaurant included in Ocean Friendly Restaurants national map on Surfrider national and chapter websites.
Launch parties and collaborative promotions with your nearest Surfrider chapter.
Access to national vendor discounts on sustainable restaurant and to-go products.
Tax-deductible donation opportunity.
Association with a nationally recognized nonprofit with thousands of members and supporters working hard to keep our ocean healthy and protected!

Ocean Friendly Restaurants marketing collateral including window stickers, brochures, and bill inserts to promote your membership to customers.
Use of Ocean Friendly Restaurants logos for restaurant menu, website and other restaurant marketing materials.
Restaurant listed on Surfrider national and chapter websites.
Restaurant included in Ocean Friendly Restaurants national map on Surfrider national and chapter websites.
Launch parties and collaborative promotions with your nearest Surfrider chapter.
Access to national vendor discounts on sustainable restaurant and to-go products.
Tax-deductible donation opportunity.
Association with a nationally recognized nonprofit with thousands of members and supporters working hard to keep our ocean healthy and protected!

Mitch's Seafood

Mitch's Seafood saves over $4,000 a year by switching from single-use plastic to reusables for onsite dining

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The Tiny Turtle

The Tiny Turtle saves over $3,000 a year by offering paper straws upon request

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Channel Islands Juice Co.

Channel Islands Juice Co. can save between $900-2,000 a year running a glass bottle return system after reaching their breakeven point

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Flying Fish Co.

Flying Fish Co. saves about $10,000 a year by switching from bioplastic disposable cups to reusable stainless steel cups.

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- Ocean Friendly Restaurants marketing collateral including window stickers, brochures, and bill inserts to promote your membership to customers.
- Use of Ocean Friendly Restaurants logos for restaurant menu, website and other restaurant marketing materials.
- Restaurant listed on Surfrider national and chapter websites.
- Restaurant included in Ocean Friendly Restaurants national map on Surfrider national and chapter websites.
- Launch parties and collaborative promotions with your nearest Surfrider chapter.
- Access to national vendor discounts on sustainable restaurant and to-go products.
- Tax-deductible donation opportunity.
- Association with a nationally recognized nonprofit with thousands of members and supporters working hard to keep our ocean healthy and protected!

Ocean Friendly Restaurants

Find an Ocean Friendly Restaurant Near You

648 restaurants and counting!

About The Program

The Ocean Friendly Restaurants program recognizes restaurants that are committed to making sustainable choices for our ocean so that people can dine with peace of mind.

Our Impact

Our efforts are paying off. See what we’ve accomplished so far:

How To Participate

Only reusable foodware for onsite dining

No expanded polystyrene use (aka Styrofoam)

No plastic bags used for takeout or to-go orders

Paper straws provided only upon request

Beverages are not sold in plastic bottles

Proper recycling practices are followed

Single-use utensils, straws, condiments, and accessory items provided only upon request

Discount for customers with reusable items

No single-use or bio-based plastic containers

Vegetarian and vegan options offered regularly

Pre-packaged items not sold in plastic

Composting efforts in place

Energy efficiency efforts in place

All seafood is ‘Best Choice’ or ‘Good Alternative’ as defined by Seafood Watch

Efforts to conserve water and mitigate pollution are in place

Explore Our Quick Guide

Explore Our Quick Guide

Restaurants that meet all of the criteria are recognized as a Platinum Level Ocean Friendly Restaurant!

Check Out Our Ocean Friendly Foodware Guide

Check Out Our Ocean Friendly Foodware Guide

Restaurant Benefits

Restaurant Benefits

Do you own, manage, or can you recommend a restaurant that you would like to signup as an Ocean Friendly Restaurant?

Case Studies

Mitch's Seafood

The Tiny Turtle

Channel Islands Juice Co.

Flying Fish Co.

Ocean Friendly Restaurant News

Frequently Asked Questions

Getting Started

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