surf and turf

Steak meets lobster

Surf and turf is a meal combining seafood and meat, typically lobster and steak.

The name plays on the sea (surf) and land (turf) origins of each protein.

It's a steakhouse staple signaling indulgence: We splurged on the surf and turf for our anniversary.

Related

beef · shrimp · grill · crab · filet · platter · filet mignon · juicy · restaurant · fine dining · scallops · gourmet · tail · claw · butter · melted butter · stone crab · dining

Categories
Opposites
dietary category

surf and turfsalad

Cold dressed vegetables

raw vegan · vegetables · meatless · grain bowl · Buddha bowl

culinary prestige

surf and turfbread and water

Minimal prisoner's diet

gruel · beans and rice · rice and beans · TV dinner · peasant food

ingredient complexity

surf and turfplain rice

Unseasoned cooked grain

Family

surf, turf, surfer, surfing, surfed, surfboard, turfed, turfing, surfers

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G