The service! The food! The view! What a perfect way to round out our Mendocino trip than with breakfast at Terra Mar. even the coffee was exceptional. We will be back!
Jackie
Terra Mar is an absolutely stunning restaurant. There was a variety of food and everything we ordered was tasty. We were the first seating at 5pm so were able to snag the best corner window seat. While beautiful in that corner, it was quite hot with the setting June sun. Recommend requesting to dine outside on the sofas like another couple did.
carolyn
A great vibe with amazing views! Very friendly service, and fantastic food! Perfect cocktails and a great wine list. Go!
Kay
What a lovely view of the garden and sea. The food was excellent. We probably should have asked for more guidance on the small plates to present a better balance between their offerings. The same sauces or protein were duplicated on multiple plates. Special note- I loved the mocktails offerings.
D F
My review: I chose this restaurant to celebrate my birthday, drawn in by the promise of excellent views and glowing reviews about the food. While the scenery and cuisine lived up to expectations, the service was nothing short of abysmal—and thoroughly soured the experience. The restaurant was moderately busy, staffed by just two servers. Still, it took over 30 minutes for our waiter to even acknowledge us, and when we politely inquired if he could take our order, his curt response was simply, “No, I’m busy.” As someone with prior service industry experience, I find this not only unprofessional but inexcusable. There's a fundamental difference between being overwhelmed and being rude. A basic, “I’ll be with you in just a few minutes,” would have sufficed. Instead, we were met with open disregard. When we eventually ordered the burrata, it arrived with toast so burnt and rock-hard it was genuinely inedible. We requested a replacement, only to be told—again, with no trace of courtesy—“No, there’s no other bread,” before he walked off mid-conversation. We had to flag him down again to clarify that the bread was unacceptable and needed to be replaced. The sheer audacity of serving something that wouldn’t pass in a cafeteria, let alone a supposed fine dining establishment, and then denying a fix, is baffling. Yes, the food itself was enjoyable. But service like this undermines any culinary success. Against my better judgment, I still left a 15% tip out of sympathy, which I immediately regretted. Sympathy should never be a substitute for standards. A beautiful setting and decent dishes can’t compensate for hostility disguised as service. I'm glad I tried it, but I won’t be returning—and I certainly wouldn’t recommend it to anyone who values being treated with basic decency.
Taylor C
Amazing food and beautiful scenic view! Gnocchi was really tasty and the carrot cake dessert was beautifully plated and moist! Great place to watch sunset, definitely an upscale night out.
Leila Shay
Best view, best breakfast , and best service! Thank you, Chef Juan, for creating such a beautiful and delicious dish. We truly enjoyed our experience!
Andrey
Gnocchi and eggplant starter were completely off, recommend skipping them. Fish of the day wasn't bad
Paul
The views weee stunning, the food was delicious and beautifully plated, and the service was excellent! Will definitely return.
Renee
Wonderful seaside restaurant. Great food. Special was halibut cooked to perfection. Great location by the ocean.
highly recommend! Stunning location with Great food by chef Kenny and his kitchen, with great service from Nickie and our servers.
S
Food was excellent, as was the view.
stephanie
Wonderful environment and amazing view! Service was impeccable -Trevor was helpful and accommodating. Food was amazing!
Mark
Had a wonderful dinner at the Terra Mar Kitchen. Food was excellent and the terrific service complemented the food perfectly. I ended up forgetting my credit card at the restaurant. We had left the area on our way back home in Los Angeles but no worries. The restaurant with the help of its host hotel shipped the card to our home via FedEx. Can't say enough about this very fine establishment.
Janet
This is a beautiful location, overlooking the Albion River and ocean. If you are staying at the inn on the property, it is really convenient. The staff was amazing and very attentive. I was disappointed in the food for dinner. It did not have much flavor or presentation, especially for the price. the dessert cobbler was the only thing I really enjoyed! We had breakfast here the next AM and it was good. Overall, great location, attentive staff, disappointing dinner. Would not eat dinner here again, but yes for breakfast.
The service! The food! The view! What a perfect way to round out our Mendocino trip than with breakfast at Terra Mar. even the coffee was exceptional. We will be back!
Terra Mar is an absolutely stunning restaurant. There was a variety of food and everything we ordered was tasty. We were the first seating at 5pm so were able to snag the best corner window seat. While beautiful in that corner, it was quite hot with the setting June sun. Recommend requesting to dine outside on the sofas like another couple did.
A great vibe with amazing views! Very friendly service, and fantastic food! Perfect cocktails and a great wine list. Go!
What a lovely view of the garden and sea. The food was excellent. We probably should have asked for more guidance on the small plates to present a better balance between their offerings. The same sauces or protein were duplicated on multiple plates. Special note- I loved the mocktails offerings.
My review:
I chose this restaurant to celebrate my birthday, drawn in by the promise of excellent views and glowing reviews about the food. While the scenery and cuisine lived up to expectations, the service was nothing short of abysmal—and thoroughly soured the experience.
The restaurant was moderately busy, staffed by just two servers. Still, it took over 30 minutes for our waiter to even acknowledge us, and when we politely inquired if he could take our order, his curt response was simply, “No, I’m busy.” As someone with prior service industry experience, I find this not only unprofessional but inexcusable. There's a fundamental difference between being overwhelmed and being rude. A basic, “I’ll be with you in just a few minutes,” would have sufficed. Instead, we were met with open disregard.
When we eventually ordered the burrata, it arrived with toast so burnt and rock-hard it was genuinely inedible. We requested a replacement, only to be told—again, with no trace of courtesy—“No, there’s no other bread,” before he walked off mid-conversation. We had to flag him down again to clarify that the bread was unacceptable and needed to be replaced. The sheer audacity of serving something that wouldn’t pass in a cafeteria, let alone a supposed fine dining establishment, and then denying a fix, is baffling.
Yes, the food itself was enjoyable. But service like this undermines any culinary success. Against my better judgment, I still left a 15% tip out of sympathy, which I immediately regretted. Sympathy should never be a substitute for standards.
A beautiful setting and decent dishes can’t compensate for hostility disguised as service. I'm glad I tried it, but I won’t be returning—and I certainly wouldn’t recommend it to anyone who values being treated with basic decency.
Amazing food and beautiful scenic view! Gnocchi was really tasty and the carrot cake dessert was beautifully plated and moist! Great place to watch sunset, definitely an upscale night out.
Best view, best breakfast , and best service!
Thank you, Chef Juan, for creating such a beautiful and delicious dish. We truly enjoyed our experience!
Gnocchi and eggplant starter were completely off, recommend skipping them. Fish of the day wasn't bad
The views weee stunning, the food was delicious and beautifully plated, and the service was excellent! Will definitely return.
Wonderful seaside restaurant. Great food. Special was halibut cooked to perfection. Great location by the ocean.
Restaurantji Recommends
highly recommend! Stunning location with Great food by chef Kenny and his kitchen, with great service from Nickie and our servers.
Food was excellent, as was the view.
Wonderful environment and amazing view! Service was impeccable -Trevor was helpful and accommodating. Food was amazing!
Had a wonderful dinner at the Terra Mar Kitchen. Food was excellent and the terrific service complemented the food perfectly. I ended up forgetting my credit card at the restaurant. We had left the area on our way back home in Los Angeles but no worries. The restaurant with the help of its host hotel shipped the card to our home via FedEx. Can't say enough about this very fine establishment.
This is a beautiful location, overlooking the Albion River and ocean. If you are staying at the inn on the property, it is really convenient. The staff was amazing and very attentive. I was disappointed in the food for dinner. It did not have much flavor or presentation, especially for the price. the dessert cobbler was the only thing I really enjoyed! We had breakfast here the next AM and it was good. Overall, great location, attentive staff, disappointing dinner. Would not eat dinner here again, but yes for breakfast.
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