Surfing Crab Escondido Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Surfing Crab Escondido, a seafood haven located at 202 E Via Rancho Pkwy, Escondido, CA. This vibrant restaurant captures the essence of coastal dining with a menu that specializes in seafood boils and flavorful Asian-inspired dishes.
Upon entering, you’re greeted by the welcoming staff, known for their attentive service that enhances your dining experience. The highlight of the menu is the Trio Especial, perfect for sharing and offered with your choice of sauces, including lemon butter and Cajun. Guests rave about the massive raw oysters and the delicious snow crab, ensuring every bite is as memorable as the last.
With a lively atmosphere and a selection of local beers, Surfing Crab offers a unique dining experience that celebrates fresh ingredients and vibrant flavors. Don’t miss their happy hour specials; be prepared for a culinary adventure that will leave you eager to return!
Appetizer
Cheese Stick (6)
Steamed Oyster
Choice sauce: cajun, garlic butter, plain, surfing special.
Fried Green Bean
Edamame
Salted. Choice of sauce salted, cajun, garlic butter, surfing special.
Onion Ring (15)
Raw Oyster
Appetizer Sampler
Fried shrimp, calamari, cheese stick, hushpuppies, spring roll (2).
Chicken Wings (6)
With celery stick, and ranch dressing. (6) 1 flavor, (12) 2 flavor. Choice of flavor: original, cajun, honey BBQ, buffalo, lemon pepper, sweet chili.
Chicken Nuggets (6)
Surfing Crab Loaded Fries
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
Fried Pickle
Pork Egg Roll (2)
Spring Roll (2)
Vegetarian.
Crab Puff (6)
Hushpuppies (8)
Fried Calamari
Chicken Wings (12)
With celery stick, and ranch dressing. (6) 1 flavor, (12) 2 flavor. Choice of flavor: original, cajun, honey BBQ, buffalo, lemon pepper, sweet chili.
Chicken Fried Rice
Jumbo Shrimp Fried Rice
Vegetable Fried Rice
House Special Fried Rice
Chicken, steak and shrimp.
Steak Fried Rice
Fried Rice
Kids Meal
Chicken Nuggets (8)
Fried Shrimp (4)
Fried Flounder (2)
Chicken Tender (2)
Sesame Chicken
Orange Chicken
Kung Pao Shrimp
Spicy.
Kung Pao Chicken
Spicy.
General Tso's Chicken
Spicy.
Shrimp With Broccoli
Chicken With Broccoli
Beef With Broccoli
Kung Pao Beef
Spicy.
Asian Dishes
Lunch Special - Fried Basket
Fried Calamari (10)
Fried calamari served with choice of one side: corn, various fries, noodles, potatoes, cole slaw, rice, or steamed broccoli.
Oyster (8)
Eight fried oysters, served with a choice of sides including corn, potatoes, or cole slaw; also available are fried or steam rice, noodles, and a variety selection of fries.
Jumbo Shrimp (6)
Six jumbo shrimp fried, served with a choice of side: various potatoes, corn, rice variations, noodle, or broccoli.
Half & Half
Pick any two, flounder for an extra cost.
Chicken Tender (3)
Three chicken tenders served with a choice of side: corn, various fries, noodles, potatoes, cole slaw, steam rice, or steam broccoli.
Fried Flounder (3)
Fried flounder, comes with choice of side: corn, various fries, rice, noodles, potato, cole slaw, broccoli.
Fried Catfish (3)
Three fried catfish fillets; choose one side from corn, various fries, noodle, potatoes, cole slaw, rice, or broccoli.
# 1 Pick Any Three Items
# 4 Pick Any Three Items Below
Combo with king crab legs (1 lb). With extra 1 Lb King Crab Leg for an extra cost.
# 2 Pick Any Two Items
Combo with snow crab legs (2 claws) (1.25 lb). With one extra claw of snow crab leg for an extra cost.
# 3 Pick Any Two Items
Combo with lobster tail (6 oz) (1 piece). With one extra lobster tail for an extra cost.
# 4 Pick Any Two Items
Combo with king crab legs (1 lb). With extra 1 Lb King Crab Leg for an extra cost.
# 2 Pick Any Three Items
Combo with snow crab legs (2 claws) (1.25 lb). With one extra claw of snow crab leg for an extra cost.
# 1 Pick Any Two Items
Combo Deals
Noodles
Chicken
House Special
Chicken, shrimp and beef.
Vegetable
Shrimp
Beef
Spurs Special
3 12 lb shrimp (no head), 3 12 crawfish, 2 edamame orders, 1 lb sausage, corn, potatoes.
The Chosen Juan
10 lb shrimp (no head), 10 lb crawfish, 5 lb snow crab, 3 lb sausage, corn, potatoes, boiled eggs.
The Trio Special
2 lb shrimp (no head), 2 lb snow crab, 1 lb sausage, 5 corns, 5 potatoes, 3 eggs.
The Ice Ray's Special
2 lobster tails, 12 lb shrimp (no head), 12 lb green mussels, 12 lb manila clam, 12 lb sausage, 4 corns, 4 potatoes, 2 orders of steam broccoli.
The Hook's Special
3 lb shrimp (no head), 1 12 lb snow crab, 1 12 lb dungeness crab, 1 lb sausage, corn, potatoes.
Surfing Crab Special Platter
Lunch Special - Beverage
Soft Drink
Daily Special
12 lb snow crab, 12 lb shrimp (no head), 12 lb crawfish.
Escondido Surfing Special
1 lobster tail, 12 lb snow crab, 12 lb shrimp (no head).
Texan Special
1 lb snow crab, 1 lb shrimp (no head).
Gentleman Special
1 lb king crab, 12 lb shrimp (no head).
Don Julio Special
1 lb king crab, 1 lb snow crab, 1 lb shrimp (no head), 3 boil eggs.
Cowboy
1 lb shrimp (no head), 1 lb crawfish, 12 lb dungeness crab.
Surfing Crab Daily Special
Sides
Noodle
Steam Rice
Fluffy steamed rice, perfectly cooked to complement any dish
Potato (3)
Cajun Fries
Cole Slaw (4 Oz)
Corn On The Cob (3)
Boiled Egg (3)
Season Togo
Choice of small or large side of seafood boil sauce.
Fried Rice
Savory stir-fried rice with mixed vegetables.
Sweet Potato Fries
Steam Broccoli
French Fries
Two Scoops Of Ice Cream
Cookies in cream, vanilla.
Chocolate Fudge Cake
Raspberry Cheese Cake
Chocolate Lava Cake
Cheese Cake
Lunch Special - Dessert
Lunch Special - Asian Dishes
Kung Pao Chicken
Spicy.
Kung Pao Shrimp
Spicy.
General Tso's Chicken
Spicy.
Chicken With Broccoli
Orange Chicken
Beef With Broccoli
Shrimp With Broccoli
Sesame Chicken
Kung Pao Beef
Spicy.
Shrimp (Head On)
Clams
King Crab Leg
1 lb.
Crawfish
Snow Crab Leg
Available in 1/2 lb or 1 lb servings. flavor options include cajun, garlic butter, lemon pepper, or old bay with garlic. choose your spice level from mild to fire.
Shrimp (No Head)
Black Mussel
Sausage
Sausage, options of 1/2 lb or 1 lb servings. flavors include cajun, garlic butter, lemon pepper, old bay with garlic, or surfing special combining all flavors. choose your spicy level from mild to fire.
Dungeness Crab Clusters
Lobster Tail
Green Mussel
Manila Clams
Manila clams available in 1/2 lb or 1 lb servings. choose from cajun, garlic butter, lemon pepper, old bay and garlic, or surfing special flavors. specify desired spicy level from mild to fire.
Calamari
Surfing Seafood Get Your Hands Dirty
Fried Basket
Fried Catfish (4)
Fried Calamari (15)
Fried Jumbo Shrimp (8)
Fried Flounder (4)
Fried Chicken Tender (4)
Half Half
(Pick any two, flounder for an extra cost). Jumbo shrimp, catfish, chicken tender, oyster or calamari.
Fried Oyster (10)
Hot & Sour Soup
Spicy.
Egg Drop Soup
Clam Chowder
Soup
Lunch Special - Get Your Hand Dirty
Combo # 2 Pick Any One
With 12 lb snow crab legs.
Combo # 2 Pick Any Two
With 12 lb snow crab legs.