Quick Bite

Fast-Casual Food with a Plant-Based Focus

Turf, Surf and Earth in Somerville offers a vast menu with highly customizable salads, sandwiches, burgers and tacos.

Style

Contemporary, fast-casual eatery with ordering kiosks, industrial lighting, cement floors, a large, blue-toned, indoor dining area, and outdoor patio with seating.

The scoop

Owner Byron Salazar opened Turf N Surf Burger Grill in Warren in 2012. Its sister—Turf, Surf and Earth—debuted in downtown Somerville in June, with an added focus on plant-based foods.

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The menu

Everything is highly customizable, and the vast menu takes time to absorb. Pick your base protein: turf (chicken, grass-fed beef or turkey burger), surf (salmon, tilapia or shrimp), or earth (black bean or lentil-mushroom patty, vegan chick’n, Impossible or Beyond plant-based burger, falafel or tofu). Then decide whether you want it on a bun (pictured) or on pita, over rice or greens, or in a taco. From there, pick from dozens of toppings (from crispy onions to hummus to fried egg), plus 18 different plant-based sauces (such as Buffalo chipotle). Choose one of six sides: French fries, sweet potato fries, onion rings, tortilla chips, sautéed spinach or steamed broccoli. Occasional specials include nachos and a hummus platter.

Heads up

Turf, Surf and Earth is situated on Somerville’s busiest street, but there’s plenty of free parking available behind the restaurant.

What are Quick Bites? Short takes on casual, affordable dining.

Restaurant Details

  • Cuisine Type:
    American
  • Price Range:
    Inexpensive
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