National Surf and Turf Day

National Surf and Turf Day celebrates meals that bring together food from land and sea—typically steak or another meat with seafood. Common pairings include steak and lobster or steak and shrimp, with the “surf” representing seafood and the “turf” representing meat. The combination has been a steakhouse standby for years, according to A Year of Holidays.

The term “surf and turf” is associated with the 1960s. The Daily Meal says it may have been coined on the East Coast during that decade, while another account identifies 1966 as the first use of the term and mentions the SkyCity restaurant. The holiday’s creator is not known, but February 29 provides an especially occasional date for enjoying this meat-and-seafood pairing. Traditional versions often feature steak with lobster, though combinations such as lobster with a hot dog or scallops wrapped in bacon also fit the broad idea of bringing land and sea together, as described by The Daily Meal.

How to Observe National Surf and Turf Day

Celebrate by preparing or ordering a meal that combines meat and seafood. Pair steak with lobster or shrimp, or try a less traditional combination such as a lobster roll with a hot dog or scallops wrapped in bacon. You can also make a reservation at a steakhouse or seafood restaurant, or experiment with your own surf-and-turf creation at home.

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