
Soul & Surf Mcr
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About Soul & Surf Mcr
Soul & Surf Mcr is a soul food restaurant on Great Ancoats St in Manchester, offering a menu of 68 dishes that includes the Salmon and King Prawns Soul Box and Pulled Pork. The Surf Box with lobster tail and king prawns provides a seafood option alongside the standard mixed platters with rice, mac and cheese, and two sides. Reservations are recommended, and the team welcomes visitors with mobility needs through a step-free, wheelchair-accessible entrance. Outdoor seating serves those preferring to eat outside, while takeaway and delivery options let guests enjoy the food off site. Families with young children can request high chairs, and free Wi-Fi is available. It opens Monday to Sunday but closes on Wednesdays.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingSomewhat difficult to find a space
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs available · Family friendly
- DietaryServes vegetarian dishes
Menu & Prices
68 dishes · mains £2–28- Lobster Tail & King Prawns£28.00
- Salmon & King Prawns£24.00
- Corn On The Cob£4.00
- Gizzdodo£5.00
- Mac & Cheese£5.00
- S&S Chips£4.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention mixed platter, loaded fries, surf box and lobster tail.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention mixed platter, loaded fries, surf box and lobster tail.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often single out the Surf Box with lobster tail and king prawns as the standout, praising its fresh, perfectly cooked seafood and bold, balanced flavours that avoid overpowering heat. Close behind are the mixed platter and loaded fries, both noted for generous portions and fresh preparation. Several also highlight the salmon and king prawn Soul Box and peppered turkey wings as tasty, unique options. The atmosphere is repeatedly described as vibrant and welcoming, with friendly, attentive service from the staff. A recurring caveat is the small, cramped space and long waits for food, with some mentioning the mac and cheese as a miss. One reviewer reports an unannounced 10% service charge added to the bill.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often single out the Surf Box with lobster tail and king prawns as the standout, praising its fresh, perfectly cooked seafood and bold, balanced flavours that avoid overpowering heat. Close behind are the mixed platter and loaded fries, both noted for generous portions and fresh preparation. Several also highlight the salmon and king prawn Soul Box and peppered turkey wings as tasty, unique options. The atmosphere is repeatedly described as vibrant and welcoming, with friendly, attentive service from the staff. A recurring caveat is the small, cramped space and long waits for food, with some mentioning the mac and cheese as a miss. One reviewer reports an unannounced 10% service charge added to the bill.
Featured reviews
- Abdul Khalid
“Nice spot in the city with tasty soul food and excellent attentive service. We got the mixed platter and a Seperate loaded fries. Everything tasted fresh and went down a treat. Portion size was very generous. The price was very reasonable and the waitress was superb with her hospitality.”
- Isaac Orolugbagbe
“Really enjoyed my visit to Soul and Surf Manchester. The food was great and the atmosphere was nice, but what stood out most was the service from Temi and Precious. They were both friendly, attentive, and made me feel welcome without being over the top. They checked in at the right times and helped make the whole experience smooth and enjoyable. Thanks again to both of them would happily come back”
- Ecean Casiano
“Underrated restaurant! Me and bf literally devoured everything😂😂 we had the special and definitely worth the price! kudos to the waiter and the female chef!! She really did a good job!! Gained loyal customers today and we will be back soon!”
- aidowu idowu
“Visited with my sister and I can say it was worth every pounds spent. The quality of the food was surprisingly shocking considering we both didn’t eat before going so we could create space in our tummy but we had to take the remains home. Downside for me was the space as it’s too small and the time to wait for the food was too long but I guess it comes with what it’s been made.”
- Hassan Kookiez
“What a captivating experience The flavour profile is unlike any that I have seen in MCR African soul food at its best In comparison to other african places which can be just too spicy, this place has a perfect blend of flavours that has a nice tangy kick to it yet the flavour is not over powering enough that you can not taste the protien Alot of other african restaurants tailor their food for British people but not these guys and surprisingly so I have found the place with a lot of British people when I dined in Truely an experience that borders the epitome of food sexuality”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Serves great cocktails
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Popular for popular for breakfast
- Popular for popular for lunch
- Popular for popular for dinner
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Has outdoor seating
- Has no-contact delivery
- Offers takeaway
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- Serves dine-in
- Family friendly
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Has bar on site
- Casual
- On-site services available
- Offerings· 9
- Serves alcohol
- Serves beer
- Serves cocktails
- Serves coffee
- Serves happy-hour drinks
- Quick bite
- Serves small plates
- Serves spirits
- Serves wine
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Accessibility· 2
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Service options· 1
- Offers delivery
- Dining options· 7
- Serves breakfast
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Crowd· 3
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
- Popular with university students
- Parking· 1
- Somewhat difficult to find a space
- Highlights· 3
- Serves great cocktails
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Popular for· 4
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Atmosphere· 2
- Cosy
- Trendy
- Family-friendly· 2
- Good for kids
- High chairs available
Location
How Soul & Surf Mcr compares to nearby restaurants
- Soul & Surf Mcr · This shop4.3274 reviews
Mentioned in reviews: mixed platter, loaded fries, surf box
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- Kouba4.4553 reviews1.1 mi
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- Summer Sun4.2136 reviews2.4 mi
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Soul & Surf Mcr This shop | Etci Mehmet - Turkish Steak House | Kouba | Summer Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3(274) | 4.5(6,407) | 4.4(553) | 4.2(136) | |
| Price | £20–30 | £20–80 | £10–60 | £1–10 |
| Distance | — | 0.9 mi | 1.1 mi | 2.4 mi |
| Open today | ||||
| Vegetarian options | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Good for kids | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Reservations | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
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