Does it mean seafood and crackers? I've always been confused about what exactly it is. Hope someone can clear it up for me!
2007-03-07 10:54:33 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dining Out ➔ United States ➔ Other - US Dining Out
It usually means shrimp and steak. (Hence "surf" and "turf")
I think of it as angioplasty on a platter. Shrimp is a scavenger meat....full of parasites and crap you don't want to put in your body. (Have you ever bitten into one and found sand? You're biting into a whole lot of other things you don't want to, trust me!) As for the steak, lean beef in healthy portions (4 ounces) is good for you.....restaurant portions (12 ounces or more) in heaven-knows-what amount of fat content or artificial additives is not so healthy.
That may be more than you wanted to know, but it is an accurate definition!
2007-03-07 11:44:06 · answer #1 · answered by CassandraM 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is seafood (surf) and land food (turf). The classic combination is a lobster tail paired with a fillet Mignon. Although combinations can vary, the turf is generally some type of steak, while the seafood could be a crab cake or shrimp etc. In short one lived in water, the other lived on land, prior to landing on your dinner plate.
I hope this helps you.
2007-03-07 19:15:18 · answer #2 · answered by R B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Surf and Turf usually refers to the menu option of both seafood and usually steak. For example A rib-eye and broiled shrimp or scallops.
2007-03-07 20:12:37 · answer #3 · answered by jen83rose 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seafood and steak
Surf for the seafood (you surf on the sea)
and Turf for the steak (which comes from cow's, who live on the 'turf')
2007-03-07 19:03:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Proper Surf and Turf is good seafood (Shrimp, Lobster or Salmon) and a good Steak, accompanied by a salad and your favorite adult beverage.
2007-03-07 19:06:50 · answer #5 · answered by khanofali 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It usually comes up at fancy restaurants that serve both seafood and steaks. Surf (seafood) and turf (beef). So usually lobster and a good steak.
2007-03-07 18:57:09 · answer #6 · answered by mblastguy 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Maybe 30 years ago, restaurants wanted to promote this new dinner where you got a piece of meat (steak or prime rib) and a piece of lobster. The name they came up with was Surf and Turf.
2007-03-07 18:58:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's a combo plate featuring seafood(Surf) and food fom the land(Turf) usually steak.
2007-03-08 05:30:39 · answer #8 · answered by Kat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the past it refered to ordering the two most expensive things on the menu, Steak and Lobster.
Now in America it's "Seafood and Beef"
Fun Facts:
In Australia it's "Reef and beef"
At the Steak & Ale restaurants it's "Steak and Tail"
2007-03-07 19:02:35 · answer #9 · answered by Conductor 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seafood and Beef usually.
2007-03-07 18:57:23 · answer #10 · answered by Chachito 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋