🎩 Established in 1974 and housed in a charming 1918 Craftsman-style bungalow, Old Surrey Restaurant in Newton is a refined French fine dining landmark in Surrey. Old Surrey Restaurant serves farm‑to‑table dishes—from tableside Caesar salads made fresh in classic style to flame‑flambéed Chateaubriand and seasonal mains featuring local lamb and veal sourced from the family’s farm. The restaurant is praised for excellent service and timeless presentation, consistently ranked among Surrey’s top culinary destinations.
Old Surrey Restaurant menu in Surrey:
Bruschetta (Vegetarian) – fresh tomatoes, feta, basil, garlic, and olive oil with a splash of balsamic over warm French baguette
Charcuterie Platter – prosciutto, cheese, and cured meats with fig jam and artisanal bread
Beef Vol au Vent – tenderloin slices with onions and mushrooms in puff pastry, topped with blue cheese demi
Jumbo Prawn Diablo – prawns sautéed with onions, garlic, vine-ripened tomatoes, flamed with tequila, and finished with lime
Qualicum Bay Scallops – seared scallops with cornmeal crust and champagne Pernod cream, garnished with baby shrimp
Effingham Oysters – fresh raw oysters served with balsamic-shallot dressing and a hint of Tabasco
Pacific Crab Dip – brandy-flambéed crab dip baked with cream cheese and parmesan, served with tortilla chips
Seafood Tower – lobster, smoked salmon, raw oysters, sautéed prawns, scallops, and crab dip, served with tortilla chips
Soup of the Day – chef’s daily creation
Beet Salad (Vegetarian) – mixed greens, goat cheese, honey pecans, artichoke, and cherry tomato in red wine vinaigrette
Caesar Salad – romaine with emmental and parmesan, prepared tableside for two or more
Old Surrey Burger – tenderloin beef patty with fries and chipotle aioli
Butternut Squash Ravioli (Vegetarian) – ravioli with roasted red pepper cream, pine nuts, and parmesan
Seafood Fettuccini – prawns, fish, and scallops in a Sambuca cream sauce with parmesan
Fresh Fish of the Day – chef’s market-fresh daily catch
Seafood Platter – lobster, fish, baked oysters, prawns, and scallops with drawn garlic butter
Breast of Chicken Forestière – stuffed with cream cheese, artichoke, and spinach, served with mushroom-brandy cream
Abbotsford Duck Breast – crispy-seared duck with berry cassis demi and peach garnish
Rack of Lamb – oven-roasted with Dijon herb crust and mint demi glaze
Medallions of Beef – topped with jumbo prawns, asparagus, and hollandaise
Steak au Poivre – filet tenderloin with Cognac peppercorn demi and garlic mushrooms
Boneless Ribeye – 12oz ribeye with rosemary demi glaze
Chateaubriand – filet mignon flamed tableside for two or more, served with burgundy sauce, béarnaise, and garlic mushrooms
Add Lobster Tail – served with drawn butter
Espresso Crème Brûlée – rich vanilla custard with a caramelized sugar crust
Seasonal Fresh Fruit – fresh fruit splashed with Grand Marnier over vanilla ice cream
Chocolate Pâté – decadent blend of white and dark chocolate served with fruit coulis
New York Cheesecake – graham cracker crust topped with strawberry-rhubarb compote and whipped cream
Crêpes Suzette – thin crêpes flambéed with caramelized sugar, orange juice, and Grand Marnier
Sabayon – light meringue whipped with Grand Marnier and Cognac, served over fresh fruit
Cherries Jubilee – cherries flambéed with cherry brandy and kirsch, served warm over vanilla ice cream
Old Surrey House Coffee – brandy, Baileys, and Kahlua
Spanish Coffee – brandy, Kahlua, and Triple Sec
B-52 Coffee – Kahlua, Grand Marnier, and Baileys
Blueberry Tea – Amaretto and Grand Marnier
Monte Cristo – Kahlua and Grand Marnier
Warre’s Warrior Port
Graham’s Late Vintage Port
Dow’s Late Vintage Port
Grand Marnier
Père Magloire Calvados
Rémy Martin V.S.O.P.
Taylor Fladgate Tawny Port
Only available on Sunday
Bruschetta – tomatoes mixed with feta, garlic, basil, and onion marinated in balsamic, lemon, and olive oil, served on warm brioche
Valentino’s Salad – romaine hearts and field greens with parmesan dressing, marinated garbanzo beans, crumbled feta, and poached egg
Soup of the Day – chef’s seasonal creation, prepared fresh daily
Fettuccine & Meatballs Arrabbiata – tender pasta in spicy arrabbiata sauce with handmade meatballs, basil, and parmesan
Chicken Caesar Salad – grilled chicken breast over crisp romaine with Caesar dressing, parmesan, and croutons
Sesame-Crusted Yellowfin Tuna – rare-seared tuna crusted with sesame seeds, finished with soy, sesame oil, and oyster glaze, served with lemon
New York Style Cheesecake – creamy cheesecake with graham crust, topped with strawberry-rhubarb compote and whipped cream
Crème Brûlée – silky vanilla custard with crisp caramelized sugar, finished with whipped cream
Drink & dessert included with each meal
Chicken Strips – crispy strips served with your choice of carrots and celery, seasonal vegetables, or fries
Filet Mignon Bites – tender beef bites with your choice of carrots and celery, seasonal vegetables, or fries
Fish of the Day – chef’s daily catch, served with your choice of carrots and celery, seasonal vegetables, or fries
Tomato Sauce – classic pasta in a rich tomato sauce
Alfredo Sauce – creamy alfredo pasta
Cheese & Butter Sauce – simple and comforting pasta with butter and cheese
add vegetables or chicken for extra variety
3 Cheese – a gooey blend of three cheeses
Chorizo & Cheese – chorizo sausage with melted cheese
Double Scoop Vanilla Ice Cream – served with cream rose and chocolate garden toppings
Shirley Temple
Ocean Blue
Mad Melon
Swamp Water
Orange Juice
Apple Juice
Pineapple Juice
Pop
Chateaubriand (Tableside service) – filet mignon prepared at your table with burgundy sauce, béarnaise, and garlic mushrooms
Chateaubriand Bouquetière – a French classic flambéed with Cognac demi and served with local organic vegetables
Chicken Caesar Salad (Tableside) – crisp romaine with parmesan dressing, prepared fresh at your table
Seafood Platter – generous selection of lobster, fish, oysters, prawns, and scallops with garlic butter
Fish of the Day – market-fresh daily catch highlighted by many guests
Fresh Oysters – frequently ordered for anniversaries and special occasions
Table-side Caesar Salad – a signature interactive experience loved by diners
Housed in a 1918 heritage house, converted to a restaurant in 1974
Five unique dining rooms, including a cozy library and a banquet room downstairs
Culinary theatre with table-side service for dishes like Caesar salad and flambéed Chateaubriand
Elegant yet warm atmosphere with attentive service, perfect for anniversaries and celebrations
Located at 13483 72 Ave, Surrey, BC (Newton/Cloverdale border)
Public lot parking available nearby for guests
Accessible location just off 72 Avenue with step-free entry into the restaurant
Dine-in fine dining with reservations highly recommended
Wednesday Takeaway – a rotating 3-course gourmet meal for at-home enjoyment
Sunday Dinner Special – a set 3-course menu unique to Sundays
Reservations available via their website or OpenTable
Guests describe it as a “must-visit” for fine dining in Surrey
Seafood and Chateaubriand receive the most praise for flavour and presentation
Table-side Caesar often cited as “entertaining and delicious”
Many highlight the professional, attentive service and romantic atmosphere
Celebratory occasions like anniversaries and birthdays are often mentioned in reviews