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San Diego County upscale steakhouse catering
The San Diego County
Steak & Seafood Menu
A five-course charcoal-grilled steakhouse experience experience — cold starter, warm hors d'oeuvre, your choice of premium steaks and seafood, sides, dessert and drinks. Grilled live at your San Diego County event.
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The Experience
The Surf & Turf premium live-fire dining Experience
More Than Catering. A Private wood-fired steakhouse experience Experience Created Exclusively for Your San Diego Guests.
If you're looking for something beyond the traditional buffet in San Diego County — from La Jolla and Del Mar to Rancho Santa Fe, Coronado, Carmel Valley, Encinitas, Solana Beach, Carlsbad, Oceanside, Poway, Chula Vista and Downtown San Diego — this is where our most discerning coastal clients naturally gravitate.
Our San Diego County Surf & Turf signature steakhouse experience Experience combines the energy of live-fire cooking with the elegance of fine dining — bringing the atmosphere of an upscale live-fire dinner service directly to your La Jolla estate, Del Mar beachfront, Rancho Santa Fe ranch, or Coronado celebration.
From oceanfront weddings to corporate dinners and luxury private parties, we bring restaurant-quality Steakhouse Experience to every corner of San Diego County. This isn't just dinner. It's the experience your guests will remember long after the last bite.
San Diego County's #1 Choice
Why San Diego County Clients Choose This Experience
✔Live charcoal grilling performed in front of your guests
✔Premium charcoal-grilled steakhouse experience-quality ingredients
✔Restaurant-level presentation and service
✔Luxury dinnerware, linens, and glassware included
✔Experienced culinary and service professionals
✔An unforgettable dining experience that becomes part of the celebration—not just the meal
Included With Every Steakhouse Experience Experience
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Live Charcoal Grill Master
Your own professional Grill Master prepares each premium selection over a live charcoal fire in front of your San Diego guests.
The aroma, the sound of the sizzling steaks, and the visual presentation become part of the entertainment—creating an interactive dining experience that simply can't be duplicated in a traditional kitchen.
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Luxury Tableware & Elegant Presentation
Every detail has been thoughtfully selected to create a refined coastal dining atmosphere.
Included:
- • Premium four-piece dinnerware
- • Polished silver flatware
- • Cloth napkins
- • Elegant glassware
- • Professional buffet décor and presentation
Everything arrives beautifully coordinated so your San Diego event feels polished, sophisticated, and effortlessly upscale.
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Your Guests Will Enjoy
1. 🥂 Chilled Starter
Begin the evening with a refreshing gourmet appetizer designed to welcome guests as they mingle and settle into the celebration.
2. 🔥 Chef-Crafted Hot Appetizer
A warm, handcrafted appetizer served fresh to build anticipation and set the tone for an unforgettable dining experience.
3. 🥩🦞🍗 Signature Steakhouse Entrée
Each guest may choose up to 3 total protein selections from any combination of Steak, Seafood, and Chicken. Whether they prefer all steak, a classic surf & turf, or a mix of all three, every plate is cooked fresh over live charcoal and paired with 2 gourmet side dishes.
Every plate is crafted to deliver the flavor, presentation, and quality you'd expect from a high-end steakhouse.
4. 🍰 Gourmet Desserts
Choose 2 handcrafted desserts from our premium collection—the perfect ending to an unforgettable meal and the course guests almost always come back for.
5. 🥤 Premium Beverage Service
Enjoy 2 refreshing non-alcoholic beverage selections, professionally presented, continuously stocked, and refreshed throughout dinner so your guests never have to wait.
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San Diego County Pricing
Choose the Dining Experience That Fits Your San Diego County Event
Buffet Style
$79
per guest
Full-Service Buffet Experience
Elegant. Efficient. Crowd favorite. Guests enjoy the freedom to choose exactly what they want while our professional team manages every detail—from setup and presentation to replenishment and cleanup.
Perfect for San Diego couples and hosts who want an upscale experience with excellent guest flow.
Family Style
$94
per guest
Family-Style Experience
Warm. Interactive. Memorable. Beautiful serving platters are placed directly on each table, encouraging conversation, connection, and a shared dining experience reminiscent of an upscale family-owned chef-attended steakhouse buffet.
Ideal for guests who enjoy lingering around the table together.
Most Premium
Plated Service
$133
per guest
Plated upscale steakhouse catering Service
Our most luxurious dining experience. Each course is individually plated and professionally served to every guest with restaurant-style precision.
Designed for black-tie weddings, luxury San Diego receptions, executive dinners, and events where every detail matters.
For hosts who want their guests to feel like they've just dined at one of the finest steakhouses in the country—without ever leaving the venue.
Per-person San Diego County pricing is built around your guest count, venue and menu selections. Request a quote for current rates — we respond within 4 hours.
San Diego County premium live-fire dining Menu
Your San Diego County Menu Selections
Every dish below is prepared fresh at your La Jolla, Del Mar, Rancho Santa Fe, Coronado, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Carmel Valley or Downtown San Diego venue by our live-fire grill team.
01Choose 1
First Course — Cold Starters
A bright, elegant opening before the San Diego County grill fires up.
Antipasto Charcuterie Platter
A curated assortment of spiced cheese and cured meats.
Caesar Salad
Freshly cut romaine, parmesan, caesar croutons. Creamy or vinaigrette caesar dressing.
House Salad
Green leaf lettuce, grape tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, shredded carrots. Choice of dressings.
Fresh Fruit & Veggie Platter
An assortment of seasonal coastal fruit and vegetables with ranch dip.
Bruschetta with Garlic Crostini
Vine-ripe tomato, basil and garlic over toasted crostini.
Roasted Asparagus & Feta Salad
Roasted asparagus, feta and grape tomatoes finished with lemon.
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Second Course — Warm Hors d'oeuvres
Tray-passed or stationed at your San Diego County event, finished hot off the fire.
Teriyaki Chicken & Pineapple Skewer
Teriyaki-marinated chicken thigh with grilled pineapple chunks.
Grilled Shrimp Skewers
Perfectly seasoned shrimp grilled on-site — a San Diego coastal favorite.
Sausage-Filled Mushroom Caps
Italian mushroom caps filled with pork sausage.
Bacon-Wrapped Scallops
Apple-wood smoked bacon wrapped around a lightly grilled scallop.
Smoked Beef Tenderloin Crostini
With goat cheese and house pesto.
Bourbon Glazed Steak Tips
Char-grilled sirloin or tri-tip. Bourbon glaze. Garlic butter finish.
03Choose 3
Third Course — Dinner: Steaks & Seafood
One selection per guest at your San Diego County event. Minimum 3 servings per selection. Additional protein selections + $32/serving.
Ribeye Steak
The Steakhouse Experience classic — heavily marbled, char-grilled over live fire to a crusted finish with a juicy, buttery, melt-in-your-mouth center.
New York Strip
Cut from the short loin. Bold, beefy flavor with a firm, satisfying bite and the perfect balance of fat and lean — a true Steakhouse Experience staple.
T-Bone Steak
Two premium cuts on one bone — the tender filet on one side, the bold New York strip on the other. Char-grilled over live fire for the ultimate Steakhouse Experience experience.
Beef Tenderloin
+ $5 / steakThe most tender cut of beef. Buttery texture, mild flavor, luxurious.
Filet Mignon
+ $10/steakPremium tenderloin cut, buttery and delicate.
Top Sirloin (10 oz) — also known as Picanha
Lean, flavorful, tender, with a rich beefy taste.
Smoked Prime Rib Roast
Slow-smoked to perfection. Smoky crust, perfectly pink center, deep savory flavor.
Beef Tri-Tip
Triangular cut from the bottom sirloin. Savory crust, juicy interior, robust beefy flavor.
Grilled Mahi Mahi (8 oz)
Firm, mild-flavored Pacific fish with a slightly sweet taste and flaky texture.
Grilled Snapper (8 oz)
Mild, slightly sweet, firm flaky white flesh — a San Diego coastal classic.
Lobster Tails
+ $20/serving8 oz of rich, slightly sweet, succulent and buttery lobster.
Grilled Salmon (8 oz)
Rich, buttery, slightly sweet. Smooth flaky texture.
Grilled Chicken Breast
Juicy and tender. House marinade with herbs, spice and a subtle char.
04Choose 2
Sides
Classic wood-fired steakhouse experience accompaniments, scratch-made for your San Diego County event.
Loaded Red Mashed Potatoes
Mashed reds with bacon, chives and cheddar.
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Mashed Idaho potatoes with garlic and parsley.
Rosemary Roasted Reds
Pan-seared, roasted reds with fresh rosemary.
Baked Potato
Bacon, cheddar, sour cream, chives.
Fresh Whole Green Beans
No can here.
Grilled Asparagus
Lightly seasoned, brushed with natural butter, grilled to perfection.
Grilled Squash & Zucchini
Vegetable crunch with char from the grill.
Grilled Sweet Corn
Steamed, then grilled on-site.
Roasted Broccoli
A Steakhouse Experience staple.
Macaroni & Cheese
A meal within itself.
Alfredo Penne Pasta
Our signature alfredo sauce will have you licking the plate.
Sautéed Mushrooms & Onions
A great addition to any steak.
05Choose 2
Final Course — Dessert
One serving per guest at your San Diego County celebration. Coffee station available.
Assorted Cheesecake Bites
Fluffy bites — natural, raspberry, chocolate chip.
French Macaron Assortment
Raspberry, chocolate, vanilla, pistachio, coffee, lemon.
Chocolate Cake
Layered, moist chocolate cake.
Cheesecake
Classic, rich and creamy.
Assorted Cake Pops
Strawberry & pistachio · mocha coffee with cookie crumble · milk chocolate with coconut.
Cream Puffs
French choux pastry balls filled with vanilla cream.
White Petit Fours
Vanilla cake, vanilla butter crème, apricot jam, Swiss crème exterior.
Tuxedo Petit Fours
Royal chocolate and vanilla butter crème, chocolate or Swiss crème coating.
Coffee Station
Creamer, sugar, Splenda, cups, stirs and straws included.
06Choose 2
Drinks
Refreshing non-alcoholic options served from elegant dispensers at your San Diego County event. Full bar and bartending service available as an add-on.
- Sweet Tea
- Peach Tea
- Unsweet Tea
- Lemon Tea
- Lemonade
- Strawberry-Mint Lemonade
- Blueberry Lemonade
- Water
What San Diego County Clients Say
Rated 4.9 stars across every platform — Google, Yelp, WeddingWire and The Knot.
"These guys were absolute rock stars at our wedding! They showed up early, set up, and provided a meal that was better than we could have imagined. The baked potato bar was so impressive! By the time my husband and I picked our heads up from grace, Terry was sliding our plates in front of us. The pulled chicken was so flavorful and the brisket was a crowd favorite!"
Brittany D.
Wedding · 7/23/2020
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"We had BBQ Daddy for an 85 person wedding shower. Terry BBQ'd tenderloin, rib eye steaks, and salmon along with 2 cold and 2 hot appys (the bacon wrapped scallops were to die for). The food was awesome and so was the staff. Terry was SUPER easy to deal with and had great communication throughout."
Nanette B.
Wedding Shower · 85 guests · 8/30/2023
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"Terry cooked up a feast for my bachelor party and delivered it right to our backyard of the Airbnb. Food was amazing!!! We got the brisket, the BBQ chicken, mac n cheese, broccoli, and baked beans. The brisket was cooked perfectly."
Michael C.
Bachelor Party · 5/25/2022
Verified · Google
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