Terra Mar Kitchen

Terra Mar Kitchen reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Aimee

   Hawaii3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent atmosphere with beautiful views of the ocean. The waitress we had was friendly and prompt and the food was beautifully prepared.
   

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   Jennifer

   Portland3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   What a breath of fresh air for the coast! This restaurant is terrific. The food is fresh, elegant and delicious while being composed of healthy and nutritious ingredients. Ample options without being meat centered, but you can get a meat dish if you want it. You can't go wrong with any of the dishes. The small plates are as fantastic as the main entrees. Our server was also excellent.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Los Angeles2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 23 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I’m not sure why there are several poor reviews of this newly opened restaurant. Maybe they did have some growing pains when initially opening, which is understandable. Or maybe locals didn’t like the change in the long existing management or format. I’m not sure but they are hitting their stride now. First off, you are not going to get a restaurant with a better view than Terra Mar in all of the Mendocino area and that includes every table and the bar/lounge/patio area. Second, you can’t write a good review about a restaurant if the food and drinks are not outstanding because that is where everything starts. I am here to report, other that the salmon for the other couple we were with being slightly underdone (I’m sure she could have requested to throw it back in the pan for a bit but she chose not to) the food was just excellent! The scallops were seasoned and cooked perfectly. The rib eye as well with just the perfect amount of marbling. Pre-cutting is something I don’t necessarily prefer with a ribeye but it actually worked, especially when sharing it with the rest of the table. The au gratin potatoes were a unique and wonderful surprise as you don’t see potatoes prepared au gratin very often. They were also enjoyed by everyone as we decided to go a bit family style since we all ordered different plates. The lamb was good, especially with the yogurt with apricot sauce, although we probably would have preferred it lollipop style instead of grounded. The burrata with bread appetizer though was just tremendous and that could have been an entire meal in of itself. I would be remiss of course if I didn’t mention the great service provided by Trevor and the rest of the wait staff. Trevor was very pleasant with a sly sense of humor and importantly was very efficient as the drinks and food all came out well timed and delivered. Room is limited on this Yelp app review, so I will end by saying the 5 star rating I am giving is well deserved for the restaurant Terra Mar.
   

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   Carol

   San Francisco23 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 11 March 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We love the feel of the remodeled open airy room, lighting, fireplace, and of course the ocean views (nice even after dark). Excellent service and good wine list. The chinichanga steak was perfect! And appreciated the many local seasonal touches like ramps, mushrooms, etc. We'll be back!
   

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   Kaitlin

   San Francisco8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 11 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wonderful! Food was delicious, wine selection was plentiful, service was outstanding and the views are stunning. Great spot!
   

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   Megan

   San Francisco2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 9 March 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   We stayed at the hotel and were really hoping the food would be good. its a lovely restaurant with a view that can't be beat. Unfortunately the food wasn't good. The descriptions sounded so good on the menu but really didn't deliver in flavor or cooking technique. The staff were lovely but very understaffed for dinner. We ate breakfast there which was totally fine and the view was well worth it. I think with an excellent chef and some staffing improvements this place could be a real gem.
   

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   James

   Unspecified1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 9 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Came for our 3 year anniversary. They had a table with some flowers ready for us right where we could watch the sunset. Food was amazing we got the Pacific catch ceviche, seared scallops, and the ribeye. Our favorite by far were the scallops.
   

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   Cathy

   Tahoe2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 8 March 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 1

   Food was great! The noise level was so loud you could not hear anyone at your own table. The drinks were terrible! The worst Amaretto Sour and Lemon Drop Martini I have ever had. I won't be back.
   

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   Luis VIP

   San Francisco7 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on 24 February 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 2

   A very poor understanding of ingredients, cohesiveness, flavor, and presentation.
   

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    Jeremy

    Sacramento1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 24 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4

    The food was not as advertised and did not come close to the way the menu described it. They were out of multiple items on the menu. The menu description and pricing indicated a very high level of quality. The food was fogettable.
    

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