The Surfrider Foundation's Ocean Friendly Restaurants program recognizes local restaurants that are committed to making sustainable choices for our ocean. 

Want to Dine Ocean Friendly? 

Check out their interactive map of local restaurants that are participants in the program. 

How Can a Restaurant Participate? 

Click here to learn more. Follow Surfrider's criteria, with support from their team, to become an Ocean Friendly Restaurant. 

Mandatory Criteria (All 7 Required)

• Only reusable foodware is used for onsite dining.
• Paper straws are provided only upon request.
• No expanded polystyrene use (aka Styrofoam). 
• No plastic bags are used for takeout or to-go orders. 
• Single-use utensils, straws, condiments, and other accessory items are provided only upon request.
• Beverages are not sold in plastic bottles.
• Proper recycling practices are followed.

Optional Criteria (Choose at least 3)

• A discount is offered for customers with a reusable item (e.g. cup, container, bag).
• Vegetarian and vegan food options are offered on a regular basis.
• All seafood is ‘Best Choice’ or ‘Good Alternative’ as defined by Seafood Watch, or no seafood is served.
• Water conservation and pollution mitigation efforts are implemented.
• Energy efficiency efforts are in place.
• Concessions and pre-packaged food items are not sold in plastic packaging.
• Composting efforts are in place for food waste.
• Neither single-use plastic nor bio-based plastic containers are used for takeout or to-go orders, reusable containers are preferred.

For more information, and to find an Ocean Friendly Restaurant, visit https://slo.surfrider.org/programs/ocean-friendly-restaurants.