We booked an 8pm dinner reservation and showed up to find the kitchen closes at 8pm. They served us, but the restaurant was dead and they were clearly ready to close up shop. Food was good but not great.
Peter
They use incredibly fresh local ingredients and have creative appetizers and entrees. We had a friendly and engaging server (Cody) and bartender (Jen). The atmosphere in the restaurant is comforting and with a truly amazing view of the Pacific Ocean. We thoroughly enjoyed the evening.
David
Beautiful space w/ an epic view, and great service. Cocktails and food were very good, as well.
Ana
It was our wedding anniversary and I requested a table with a view, which we did not get. They made no effort to make it special for us. The food presentation was horrible and the flank steak was unseasoned, they put ketchup on cooked potatoes! The cocktails were nothing special and the atmosphere was unimpressive. We were better off eating at the restaurant at our own hotel!
holden
Unfortunately, disappointing. I have dined there years ago and it just wasn't the same. The good the location, the views. Pretty much the post covid challenges many places have with cutting corners on portions, menu choices and prices. Twice items were forgotten by the waiter, the menu was limited. my wife ordered the mushroom ravioli that was a little lacking in flavor and portion. I ordered the hangar steak medium, and it arrived cooked similar to seared Ahi. Nice presentation, but the center of the medallions were still cold and deep red. Ultimately $190 for two that was probably worth half that.
Kathy
The view makes every delicious bite even more enjoyable. We really enjoyed the perk of tasting different wines as well. The chicken dish was one of the best I have had.
Jon
Great food, great service, amazing views!!! Creative cocktails, pretty extensive wine list including the option for 4 different wine flights. They also have seating with a gas fire pit on the lawn overlooking the ocean. A really nice experience overall! Our server took the time to make recommendations on food, wine and desserts - super helpful! Will definitely come back!!!
Diana
We had a wonderful dining experience there. Food was delicious and presentation amazing. The staff were very knowledgeable concerning the menu and very helpful, courteous and polite. The dining room and outdoor dining area offer stunning ocean views.
Jim
The service was fine and the restaurant had a nice view out to the ocean. We had the mussels for appetizers and they were excellent. For our mains, we had the pork tenderloin and a hanger steak. There was lots of meat and vegetables on our plates. However, the pork was overcooked and tough enough to need a steak knife and the hanger steak was ordered medium but came medium-rare. I ordered a glass of white wine but it came far too warm for white wine so I had to add ice to get it to the right temp.
Baroness
Perhaps the chef is trying too hard to be innovative. We ordered multiple items amongst 4 persons and were disappointed with everything except the peaches. Lackluster taste on pretty much everything despite a list of ingredients that might as well have been written in latin. There's no substitute for seasoning and salting food correctly and everything was pretty bland. The peach dessert was phenomenal though, but after spending $400 we felt the meal was poorly orchestrated. Ambiance and service was excellent and much appreciated. Staff were attentive but something was definitely amiss in the kitchen. It seems the chef is trying too hard to be trendy, innovative and sophisticated. Leave that to the experts! More seafood dishes should be offered near the ocean! Serve a smaller menu with great food and recognizable ingredients. That's my advice.
We have been going there for a couple of years as an anniversary dinner. It's always a great experience.
Chuck
We have never returned a meal to the kitchen, but both of our pork loins were so over cooked, dry, and gray we couldn't eat them. We reordered their chicken breast and received beautiful looking entrees which were bland and again over cooked. With all four entrees we received a fresh knife and no fork. The food is not what it has been for the last 40 years and the staff, although very pleasant, needs training. This is not the Albion River Inn of the past.
william
The food was excellent but we felt fairly ignored on the service front. Ordered a bottle of champagne and had to wait 25 minutes for its arrival. Not once during our 2 hour stay did our water come back to pour another glass of champagne for us. Not sure I would return. For $200 plus dinner, you expect a better level of attention.
Russell
We have been coming to this restaurant for over 20 years. With the recent ownership change, we were a little skeptical of the new menu. But after eating there a few times, this is our absolute favorite place to eat. The menu is unique and inventive and everything we've tried has been fantastic. Can't say enough about the hostess and the great staff. Super friendly ...Can't wait to come back
Bethany
Terra Mar has a beautiful location and sleek minimal decor to match. The atmosphere was a dining experience, but the food itself wasn't. The menu sounded rich and interesting but the food was plain and seemed quite overpriced for the quality.
We booked an 8pm dinner reservation and showed up to find the kitchen closes at 8pm. They served us, but the restaurant was dead and they were clearly ready to close up shop. Food was good but not great.
They use incredibly fresh local ingredients and have creative appetizers and entrees. We had a friendly and engaging server (Cody) and bartender (Jen). The atmosphere in the restaurant is comforting and with a truly amazing view of the Pacific Ocean. We thoroughly enjoyed the evening.
Beautiful space w/ an epic view, and great service. Cocktails and food were very good, as well.
It was our wedding anniversary and I requested a table with a view, which we did not get. They made no effort to make it special for us. The food presentation was horrible and the flank steak was unseasoned, they put ketchup on cooked potatoes! The cocktails were nothing special and the atmosphere was unimpressive. We were better off eating at the restaurant at our own hotel!
Unfortunately, disappointing. I have dined there years ago and it just wasn't the same. The good the location, the views. Pretty much the post covid challenges many places have with cutting corners on portions, menu choices and prices. Twice items were forgotten by the waiter, the menu was limited. my wife ordered the mushroom ravioli that was a little lacking in flavor and portion. I ordered the hangar steak medium, and it arrived cooked similar to seared Ahi. Nice presentation, but the center of the medallions were still cold and deep red. Ultimately $190 for two that was probably worth half that.
The view makes every delicious bite even more enjoyable. We really enjoyed the perk of tasting different wines as well. The chicken dish was one of the best I have had.
Great food, great service, amazing views!!! Creative cocktails, pretty extensive wine list including the option for 4 different wine flights. They also have seating with a gas fire pit on the lawn overlooking the ocean. A really nice experience overall! Our server took the time to make recommendations on food, wine and desserts - super helpful! Will definitely come back!!!
We had a wonderful dining experience there. Food was delicious and presentation amazing. The staff were very knowledgeable concerning the menu and very helpful, courteous and polite. The dining room and outdoor dining area offer stunning ocean views.
The service was fine and the restaurant had a nice view out to the ocean. We had the mussels for appetizers and they were excellent. For our mains, we had the pork tenderloin and a hanger steak. There was lots of meat and vegetables on our plates. However, the pork was overcooked and tough enough to need a steak knife and the hanger steak was ordered medium but came medium-rare. I ordered a glass of white wine but it came far too warm for white wine so I had to add ice to get it to the right temp.
Perhaps the chef is trying too hard to be innovative. We ordered multiple items amongst 4 persons and were disappointed with everything except the peaches. Lackluster taste on pretty much everything despite a list of ingredients that might as well have been written in latin. There's no substitute for seasoning and salting food correctly and everything was pretty bland. The peach dessert was phenomenal though, but after spending $400 we felt the meal was poorly orchestrated. Ambiance and service was excellent and much appreciated. Staff were attentive but something was definitely amiss in the kitchen. It seems the chef is trying too hard to be trendy, innovative and sophisticated. Leave that to the experts! More seafood dishes should be offered near the ocean! Serve a smaller menu with great food and recognizable ingredients. That's my advice.
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We have been going there for a couple of years as an anniversary dinner. It's always a great experience.
We have never returned a meal to the kitchen, but both of our pork loins were so over cooked, dry, and gray we couldn't eat them. We reordered their chicken breast and received beautiful looking entrees which were bland and again over cooked. With all four entrees we received a fresh knife and no fork. The food is not what it has been for the last 40 years and the staff, although very pleasant, needs training. This is not the Albion River Inn of the past.
The food was excellent but we felt fairly ignored on the service front. Ordered a bottle of champagne and had to wait 25 minutes for its arrival. Not once during our 2 hour stay did our water come back to pour another glass of champagne for us. Not sure I would return. For $200 plus dinner, you expect a better level of attention.
We have been coming to this restaurant for over 20 years. With the recent ownership change, we were a little skeptical of the new menu. But after eating there a few times, this is our absolute favorite place to eat. The menu is unique and inventive and everything we've tried has been fantastic. Can't say enough about the hostess and the great staff. Super friendly ...Can't wait to come back
Terra Mar has a beautiful location and sleek minimal decor to match. The atmosphere was a dining experience, but the food itself wasn't. The menu sounded rich and interesting but the food was plain and seemed quite overpriced for the quality.
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