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Surf Brothers Teriyaki and Catering in Escondido

4.4 (116) 1032 W Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92025, United States

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Escondido, San Diego County, California, US

Phone: +1 760-459-7973
Site: https://orders.surfbrothers.net/...

Opening hours

Monday:10:30 AM–8 PM
Tuesday:10:30 AM–8 PM
Wednesday:10:30 AM–8 PM
Thursday:10:30 AM–8 PM
Friday:10:30 AM–8 PM
Saturday:10:30 AM–8 PM
Sunday:10:30 AM–8 PM

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Total reviews rating 4.4

116 Reviews for Surf Brothers Teriyaki and Catering 2024:

Review №1

2023-11-11 05:16:13

Place looks fun inside and staff were nice,But when I came inside near closing I saw the grill covered end to end with meat.This was very odd for the amount of activity and being so close to closing.It would look as if a lot of meat gets wasted at the end of the night. The meat was dry and the sauce helped a lot, but it was in a small foil seal cup that felt barely enough. Not like a little poured salsa cup. Cabbage was kinda raw and bitter.It was okay but for the quality a bit expensive.Its edible enough that I ate it all except for the cabbage.*Ill say Im sorry for my harsh over-speculation initially, probably wasnt a good evening for me.

Review №2

2020-10-13 20:28:14

The best quality on all the ingredients, esp the chicken.Only four choices of meals which makes things simple and prices are good considering the quality of ingredients.A quick tip is to ask for more teriyaki sauce cause you are going to want to put this on your rice at home!Service is quick for take out and everything is super clean and safe. You dont have to hand anyone your credit card or anything. Def try out this local chain if you are nearby!

Review №3

2021-05-30 00:37:18

Tasty teriyaki in North County with a simple menu. The teriyaki sauce is great but the quality of the meat has declined a bit over the years, still would recommend for a quick bite if in the area (few locations around San Diego to choose from). 🤙🏼

Review №4

2023-08-30 18:04:46

The food is delicious tastes very well made and not overly processedThe service is great everyone is very helpful and always willing to help you in your needsThe it’s a great place to seat but can get full not too much space and it does get warm inside .

Review №5

2023-10-13 04:14:15

Very high quality meats all around. Consistent quality for 20+ years. Reasonable prices too. Friendly service.

Review №6

2023-11-27 22:43:41

Very sweet staff, great food and one of my favorite places to eat

Review №7

2023-08-27 20:00:17

Just take cash again so all of us that are boycotting your store can come back because your food is good. I dont use cards I use cash and so do a lot of other people. No cash then no business. It still hasnt gotten through I see.

Review №8

2023-03-14 22:31:53

I apologize for never finishing my review!! I moved out of state for 8 years and since Ive been back Ive probably gotten you guys delivered like once a month! I love it so much! Its always perfectly cooked and your rice is absolutely otherworldly!

Review №9

2022-06-09 01:53:07

I have been going to Surf Brothers in Escondido for many years. I love the food and simple menu. This allows them to focus on quality and consistency. Jose and his team are always very friendly. Jose remembers his regular customers and like me my regular order although always checks to see if I want something different. The flavors are really great. They appreciate feedback if you have any problems with your order or if you don’t feel it being quite up to par they take care of you. I highly recommend this restaurant and wish they would open another one on the west side of Escondido.

Review №10

2022-11-14 23:35:07

We used Surf Brother for our Sons Wedding Rehearsal Dinner and it was awesome!!! It was as if the manager Jose was one of our Family members. The Employees all kept looking at the clock to make sure we were on schedule. Food was delicious. Sliders were not soggy. The Vegan dishes were kept vegan. I was asked at least 7 times if I had cooked the meal myself. It was that good. We are talking above and beyond. Definitely recommend to anyone looking for a delicious, stress free meal.

Review №11

2022-06-12 02:08:48

I ALMOST ATE MY PLATE!So I tried it for the first time on Wednesday, and I had to come bsck today, its that good.I had the chicken Teriyaki. The portion was generous, the sauces very flavorful and its a very good value for your Money. The restaurant is clean and the staff is so friendly!Today was my second time eating here and I will be s customer for a long time.

Review №12

2022-08-08 05:39:35

Very tasty foods, the teriyaki flavors they bring out in the chicken so good .

Review №13

2022-04-27 17:30:37

My husband and kids are huge fans! We all wish that the Teriyaki sauce flavor/ingredients would go back to the way it was before though. It used to be thicker and sweeter. Now its thinner (more watery), super salty and tastes more like soy sauce rather than Teriyaki sauce. Im assuming like most other food establishments that costs and change in vendors may be the reasoning, unfortunately for the customer/s our prices keep climbing as well and the quality isnt at least staying the same due to these unfortunate circumstances were all experiencing.The customer service and staff at this location are great though and always remember my husband when he walks in.I wish that we were given the option with chicken to be only white meat, only dark meat, or both. My daughter & I are extremely picky meat eaters (texture sensitive) and typically order plain rice without a protein.NO CASH - ELECTRONIC PAYMENT ONLY

Review №14

2021-12-30 00:41:20

Great place! Inexpensive healthy alternative to the cookie cutter fast food you can find anywhere. Fresh and ready to eat you can’t go wrong tbh. I’ve been eating at both the Escondido and Carlsbad locations since they opened at least 15 years ago and always good!

Review №15

2021-07-27 23:32:48

Simple, effective menu. They dont have a wide variety of food, but what they do have, they mastered. The chicken is always perfectly cooked, their house teriyaki sauce is awesome and their pricing is good. They do catering for parties as well. Very quick service, but if you cant wait, call ahead and they will have it ready when you get there.

Review №16

2019-01-10 07:07:13

Love the quality of their food. Their staff is friendly and fast. Cant go wrong with a simple menu so its a great place for couples and families ;) I like their chicken the best with brown rice which is a nice option, plus the brown rice is not mushy! Alittle overpriced from what it used to be but I think but worth it. Definitely worth a shot when you want guilt free dinner without cooking.

Review №17

2023-02-02 21:49:42

It’s always been a great place to come in for a nice chicken, rice and coleslaw meal. I’ve been going to this location in one over in Encinitas for years and occasionally the one in Oceanside.

Review №18

2020-03-24 20:27:06

The food was delicious and everyone was pleased. I did a catering order for 5 people. While the amount of rice was sufficient, I felt the chicken amount was skimpy and barely feeds 4 people. The salad is delicious and was a welcome amount indeed. In the end for the price step up the protein or cut the price. I mean, lets be real how much does rice and cabbage cost. Generally a catering portion is a healthy amount, so for over $50 bucks I feel like I should have ordered individual portions.

Review №19

2021-08-08 02:59:27

Absolutely. The best. Worth it. Their brown rice is the best brown rice as compared to other places. simple easy options on the menu which is refreshing since I get a lot of anxiety ordering at other places since its so complicated .Always made fast and fresh and delicious every time

Review №20

2019-05-09 01:56:44

I ordered chicken and white rice. Chicken was moist and good taste. Rice was also good and fluffy. The cabbage salad was crunchy and good, but didnt care much for it, maybe a coleslaw would have been better. I ordered to go and there was a little cup with glaze to pour over, which was very good but there wasnt enough of it. I thought it was a bit overpriced.

Review №21

2021-12-31 04:55:19

Surf Brothers teriyaki chicken is amazing, truly. Always delicious, always fresh and Jose never fails to put a smile on my face. The rest of the staff are great too. One of the few restaurants that NEVER disappoint!

Review №22

2021-04-25 21:22:32

Its not a bad place . If you have never tried it definitely try it The reason I give it a force because of the price Im going to be honest Its so simple that it should be cheaper .. they only have white rice chicken and steak ..and sliders ..the chicken and steak are cut using a machine so all they literally do is grill it and make white rice ..simple business motto to generate huge reruns but for a basically and essentially a plate of white rice and chicken to cost $13 is a bit expensive . It would be fairly priced at $8.99 considering you can get Chinese food for roughly the same price and youre getting three different entrees at panda express .. It is delicious If it wasnt delicious Id be giving it a one star

Review №23

2018-12-02 05:08:41

First and last time. Food wasn’t great and the salad tasted like it was sitting on water. They barely serve you any meat. They fill the bottom of the plate with rice and then they put some meat to cover the rice, making it appear that it’s all meat but instead you’re paying $11 for a plate of rice. Did I mention aside the rice on the bottom of the meat they also put more rice on the side ? Yes, this place is a rip off. Panda has A LOT more flavor and they serve you WAY more meat.

Review №24

2017-07-13 19:34:35

Looking for a place with abit more healthy food than most fast food places thisbis the place to try... The food was out in 2ml minites and was great... Infor full from the lite plate

Review №25

2019-09-10 09:30:30

Done with this place. Wanted to change my order to all rice and no salad right after my original order. The cook with an attitude said just a moment and brushed me off never to come back to me until my order was ready. Guess what? I got salad. This was around 11 am so it wasnt very busy. Everytime I come here the price seems higher and higher. Its now way to expensive for just chicken and rice.

Review №26

2020-04-06 22:08:41

I am on the road a lot, and one of my favorite things to eat is a Teriyaki chicken bowl. These guys are by far my favorite teriyaki bowl that I have found anywhere in San Diego. Always delicious, always consistent, and always super friendly. Definitely give them a try if you havent already!

Review №27

2019-07-13 19:02:13

The good: food was very tasty, restaurant was very clean and nicely decorated, staff was nice and friendly. Price was agreeable, but not great.The bad: music was loud, menu has very few options, especially missed the option of macaroni salad you get at most Hawaiian restaurants.My husband is super picky and hates most places, but he enjoyed Surf Brothers. I would recommend.

Review №28

2018-05-15 02:07:20

First time in today, was trying to figure out what to eat and checked Yelp for ideas and noticed this place had good ratings. Pleasantly surprised that it wasnt drenched in teriyaki sauce but automatically on side. Opted for brown rice with steak & chicken. It was busy but they were friendly, fast & delicious.

Review №29

2020-09-29 20:03:27

I used to live in Seattle and there are as many teriyaki restaurants there as there are Mexican restaurants here in San Diego. And they’re amazing. For the longest time I looked for anything similar to that experience and kept ending up with dried out chicken with watery and flavorless teriyaki sauce. Surf Brothers is different! Their chicken goes through a special process that leaves it juicy and flavorful. Their sauce has a great texture and amazing flavor that might leave you feeling addicted. I wish there was a Surf Bros on every corner because it’s such a tasty, healthy and all around satisfying meal.

Review №30

2020-09-05 22:44:39

I moved away from the Escondido area a while back and now every time I come down I make sure to get some teriyaki! Theyve always had super awesome service and they make their own sauce as well! Ill be coming here ever time Im in the area so long as they are open! If you like hawaiian style teriyaki give these guys a try right now!

Review №31

2022-10-19 02:49:14

Excellent Teriyaki sauce ! (Not too sweet.) Good sticky white rice.Good portions. Will be coming here more often for sure...

Review №32

2019-01-22 23:24:03

Horrible experience. We stood at the register for 10-15 minutes and no one took our order. Employee just stood there cleaning the grill and looked at us. No one said, Well be with you in a minute, or anything. Other customers were patiently waiting for their orders that werent being cooked either. We just left. Dont know if will come back or not.

Review №33

2020-02-28 21:07:43

Make sure you check your order... I recently ordered from door dash and clearly on my receipt it said I wanted a combo with rice and salad. Well there was only rice literally in every compartment.. who even can eat so much rice?.. I was really looking forward to their salad..

Review №34

2020-04-27 05:07:43

Ordered ahead of time over the phone was told my order will be ready in 10 mins. I Arrive and tell them I’m here for my phone order after giving them my name. They tell me it’s going to be a few mins. No problem a few mins isn’t too bad. Customers proceed to come in the restaurant and start ordering. None of the 3 employees are even attempting to cook any of the orders. At this point it’s been 15 mins since I got to the restaurant and nobody is even cooking any orders. Then I see a lady walk in with a “GNC” shirt they immediately greet her and ask her what she is having today. She says what she is having and they start making her order before she even pays for it. At this point I get angry and leave. Never coming back to this unorganized restaurant.This happened today 2/16/2020 at 2:10 pm. A male who was in the front was very rude and was the one who made the decision to cook his friends food who works at “GNC” next door to the restaurant before everyone else’s.This is 100% a real review I haven’t come back since that day. Own up to how your employees treated me check your cameras I put date and time for that reason.

Review №35

2019-03-09 07:43:07

My wife, her family of 5, and I just flew back into town. On our way home we decided to stop into Escondido to change the baby, and grab a bite to eat. We discovered this establishment because it looked like a fun place to celebrate our first meal in California. We walked in to order food, my wife indicated to the employee that she needed to change the baby, and to my surprise the employee directed her to a McDonalds across the plaza. This was completely unnecessary to send her with the baby walking across the plaza to use another establishments facilities. None the less I quickly blew it off, and asked my wife if she would just go back to the van and change the baby, and I would order her food for her. As we all started ordering food it became apparent that there were few options on the menu. Basically rice, and meat. The food we ordered was approx. $10.00-$11.00 a plate. Which totaled nearly $80.00 for all 6 of us. Honestly I thought, for that price it had to be pretty amazing. NOPE! It was basically a knock off Panda Express with rice, chicken, teriyaki, or a mix of the meats. Oh and it came in the same kind of to-go container as Panda. But the restaurant went with black. Cool. At this point, I couldnt even stand being in there. But before I left I needed to use the restroom. I got up, tried to open the door and realized someone was in there because the door was locked. I sat back down and waited patiently. Not long after, One of my In-laws informed me that I had to ask permission to use the restroom. The employee must of seen me trying because when I walked up he had the bathroom key in hand, and ever so cooley handed off the presumably dirty key to me. I reluctantly used the facility, dropped the key back off on the counter, and got everyone back in the car. But out of all of this... What really irked me was after realizing I had to have a key to use the restroom, it explained to me why the employee directed my wife off to McDonalds in the first place. You have to give them money first. Bottom line, if you want more bang for your buck, more options, more food, pay less money, and not have to ask to use a dirty restroom key? go to a Panda Express!

Review №36

2022-07-18 01:06:36

I will never go there again. I asked for three containers of Sriracha and the counter person said I could only have two. The little plastic containers were only half full at that.

Review №37

2022-11-20 23:28:14

Very tasty. Lots of chicken. The rice is perfect and I love their salad!

Review №38

2020-06-08 01:03:54

I went into Surf Brothers located in Escondido about 20 minutes ago, the man who was working was very rude. His attitude and body expression showed he did not want to serve me, maybe because I came in when he was eating. My issue is when I came in he was eating, he got up and greeted me and went straight to preparing food without washing his hands. No No No Rude Surf Brothers Employee you must WASH YOUR HANDS AND CHANGE YOUR ATTITUDE OTHERWISE THE OWNER LOSES CUSTOMERS AND BUSINESS. I do not recommend this location. 10 Thumbs Down!

Review №39

2022-08-08 18:20:37

If youre from the seattle area, you know what good teriyaki tastes like. This place is the closest to our teriyaki. Super flavorful!

Review №40

2020-08-13 18:53:41

For a wonderfully fresh and tasty teriyaki meal, try Surf Brothers Teriyaki.We enjoy the Chicken Teriyaki Plate. The chicken is juicy and full of flavor. Add in the rice and some slaw, and youre good to go.

Review №41

2021-08-19 02:28:03

Food is delicious and Juicy! Highly recommended!! If you have any issues reach out to Amir the owner. He will take care of you!

Review №42

2023-03-10 21:28:55

3 starts are really for the food. The prices are super high, and Im not sure its worth amount of food you get.

Review №43

2015-08-07 22:37:52

Great lunch stop. I often have a hard time deciding between the regular combos and the sliders. Really enjoy the brown rice mixed with their sauce.

Review №44

2021-02-07 21:10:46

Seriously good food!!! Simple menu and incredibly delicious meals! I love that they use a rewards system too for discounts.

Review №45

2019-09-05 04:12:08

Their teriyaki chicken with rice on Hawaiian sweet rolls Were Bomb, before i left 1 1/2 hours later i had eatin 3 orders, thats 9 sliders, and i took 3 orders to go.!!!. All for under $25 bucks + or - ???

Review №46

2023-03-25 02:49:40

Great food!! Better than flame broiler and waba grill!!

Review №47

2021-12-21 23:20:44

Surf brothers has some of the best quality chicken and steak along with their salad and rice great selection it’s extremely tasty food.

Review №48

2021-06-05 20:56:46

Food smelled great and saw the workers grilling the meat and looked good until I received my plate and they used leftover meat . Disappointed because I thought I was getting fresh stuff .

Review №49

2019-08-31 20:42:06

I cant say enough good things about this place. Consistently great food. Staff is always smiling, even after a giant catering order slowed everything down 🍗😄

Review №50

2012-07-06 18:53:19

We are the Social Activities chairmen for Lawrence Welk Champagne Village. Surf Brothers has catered three major events for us. 2 luaus and recently our 4th of July festival for 266 people. The food was outstanding. Residents raved about it at the first luau, thats why we used them again. In addition to the great tasting food, we love the ease of serving and the cordial help with ordering. Yes, we will use Surf Brothers again.

Review №51

2022-06-12 00:35:03

Great food and excellent service. Every time I visit the service is fast and everything tastes great!

Review №52

2019-03-17 03:30:40

I have enjoyed this restaurant for almost 20 years now the owners still work there occasionally and they are great guys. And the food is great and worth the occasional wait.

Review №53

2019-12-02 21:14:09

Delicious chicken teriyaki! Fast and Good Service

Review №54

2022-12-30 15:48:04

People are happy to see youThey welcome you like they know you.They are willing to help...very attentive.

Review №55

2017-02-23 19:46:38

THE best teriyaki place in North County. I love eating here. Chicken combo, Lite Bite, and sliders are great.

Review №56

2019-06-26 02:24:14

Chicken was dry and food was over priced for so small a quantity. I keep trying because I want to eat healthier but always leave sorry I went.

Review №57

2022-11-29 14:58:27

Best teriyaki chicken in San Diego!! Please open more shops around town 🙏

Review №58

2022-03-11 23:09:59

José is always amazing at helping me with my order. Thank you Surf Brothers team!

Review №59

2022-01-03 04:08:13

Excellent food excellent service and excellent prices! No other place like this around, highly recommend!

Review №60

2018-03-22 21:26:38

Got the Combo plate. The chicken was ok however the steak was dry even with the limited teriyaki sauce. Onos is better.

Review №61

2019-04-19 01:43:54

This is a great place for lunch, food is good I always get the teriyaki chicken and love itService is fast and staff are friendly

Review №62

2018-03-09 03:02:34

Food is ok. But they just raised prices so for one combo plate with extra on both meats was over $18

Review №63

2018-07-24 22:19:57

Great food but seems the prices just keep climbing..... over $10 for a combo plate now

Review №64

2017-06-29 19:26:40

Great food! Id eat here everyday for lunch but its too pricey.

Review №65

2019-02-27 19:15:03

Its a quick, healthy lunch whenever Im working in the area, great sauce.

Review №66

2017-01-04 22:45:22

I love this place everything is fresh and great customer service was awesome I will definitely recommend this restaurant to everbody

Review №67

2018-12-12 15:08:14

The food is very tasty, no matter what you purchase and the services are always with a smile.

Review №68

2016-12-17 23:56:03

The chicken was fantastic. The signature teriyaki is the best Ive ever had. Highly recommend.

Review №69

2019-08-26 13:35:24

Always a hood meal. I chose brown rice but you have an option of white. Youll never be disappointed

Review №70

2018-06-26 19:00:51

Good food. However its really expensive! 14 bucks for a meal and a drink! Come on ridiculous!!! Way tooo expensive

Review №71

2021-09-17 02:13:46

Food was great as always here. Fresh and hot!

Review №72

2022-03-02 03:03:07

Best teriyaki easy menu nice family owned delicious food

Review №73

2021-03-13 06:27:58

I love the food here. The staff is so friendly too.

Review №74

2020-10-18 23:53:17

Excellent service and food. I can’t get over how good the chicken was.

Review №75

2019-09-09 19:00:00

The food is excellent and the employees are friendly. Theyre AWESOME!!

Review №76

2018-05-28 03:29:47

Very well cooked chicken and brown rice bowl. Decently priced as well (10.39)

Review №77

2019-06-01 21:04:48

Always good, a little bit of hawaii. Would be a plate lunch if it had the mac salad.

Review №78

2022-07-04 01:56:01

The food is delicious and the service is great.

Review №79

2019-08-17 02:52:58

This place is my personal kryptonite. Its a battle of my willpower on a daily basis, not to eat every meal here.

Review №80

2018-07-19 08:15:50

Amazing food. .I wish they had call ahead service

Review №81

2011-01-23 04:48:36

Awesome place! This was the first Surf Bros i visited and have been coming back ever since!

Review №82

2018-03-20 00:40:36

Ok l&l Hawaii food is better and it gives you more food for the same price

Review №83

2017-12-12 22:10:06

Hubby and I are regulars. Good food. Great service.

Review №84

2019-12-06 00:56:25

I love the chicken teriyaki sliders on little Hawaiian rolls!

Review №85

2022-01-20 20:47:38

Super nice service good light lunch

Review №86

2018-12-16 16:47:12

Miss this restaurant in Poway. Whenever I am eating in Escondido, I love to eat here.

Review №87

2019-05-28 01:46:50

Good food but a little pricey!

Review №88

2019-08-21 02:05:49

Too expensive for what you get. Not bad just about 2 or 3 dollars too much.

Review №89

2019-08-26 19:32:39

Good food, nice staff, and clean bathrooms

Review №90

2019-06-16 01:00:03

Very pleasant...great food as always.

Review №91

2019-09-04 14:19:16

Great food and always friendly service.

Review №92

2017-07-10 21:24:15

This place is amazing its the best teriyaki Ive had in my life

Review №93

2016-12-06 03:18:59

Nothing special, it was good but didnt blow my socks off.

Review №94

2018-07-02 22:25:13

This chicken is the best and the staff are friendly, helpful, and efficient.

Review №95

2021-02-18 21:56:42

Chicken and steak were amazing and tender!

Review №96

2019-07-14 22:13:17

Its just really good food.

Review №97

2018-12-12 22:50:48

Great food and friendly staff!

Review №98

2018-12-28 17:28:21

One of my favorite teriyaki and chicken places

Review №99

2011-03-29 07:08:22

The food is to die for, I cant believe the price for such a large amount of food.

Review №100

2019-05-18 03:46:33

Love there brown rice and coleslaw

Review №101

2020-07-02 20:44:00

Good food and nice customer service

Review №102

2019-04-21 03:59:51

Simple.menu, good prices

Review №103

2019-03-03 02:46:16

Simple but love the food

Review №104

2020-06-29 16:31:20

Always great food!

Review №105

2022-03-01 17:43:40

Great simple dinner

Review №106

2019-06-08 08:17:16

Always fresh and tasty.

Review №107

2018-09-24 03:36:55

Very good food!

Review №108

2019-02-17 23:12:12

Always good food.

Review №109

2022-02-06 16:39:16

Always good.!

Review №110

2019-06-30 06:09:30

Great food!

Review №111

2019-01-26 22:21:28

Loved it!

Review №112

2019-04-16 01:45:53

Chicken.

Review №113

2019-05-21 21:44:58

Very friendly

Review №114

2019-06-05 16:02:56

Love it

Review №115

2019-06-17 09:24:44

Good seasoning!!

Review №116

2018-11-28 20:30:50

The ziiiiings