Terra

5490 Hollister Ave, Santa Barbara
(805) 393-0492

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Irene Hoffman

Three of us were excited to try this restaurant during its advertised one-year anniversary weekend. Despite being empty, it took a long time for our food to arrive, and we received our main courses before our Gazpacho Soup appetizer, which we canceled. The KUROBUTA DOUBLE PORK CHOP was a single, overcooked chop. The GRILLED HANGER STEAK, ordered with a salad, was a small, pre-sliced portion that arrived cold, with no dressing. It took two requests to get the dressing. Only the cocktails and burger were decent. With Chef Augusto Caudillo present and no crowd, there was no excuse for the mediocre food and poor service. What a waste of money!

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 1

Dashiell Gayhart

From when the host seated us, it took 20 minutes for anyone to come greet us or take our order. The restaurant was not busy, there were two other tables when we arrived. Another table was sat, had their order taken, and got their appetizers before anyone bothered to take our drink order. It then took another 40 minutes for our food to come out. All the while we watched as the staff stood in the back on their phones. When anyone bothered to come check on us it took 10 minutes from when someone told us we would get water refills to when those refills actually arrived. They had plenty of staff, and few customers and yet no one could seemingly find the time to give us decent service.

My fiance also got given the wrong drink, though we didn't realize it until we got the bill. She has a decent number of food restrictions, so it could have been really bad if she'd been given something she was allergic to, luckily that didn't happen.

By the time the food came out it was overcooked. It was decent, but definitely not worth the cost either in taste or portion size. We were exhausted from our trip up and just wanted to get something to eat before heading to our room and this really soured us on what was an otherwise good first impression of the hotel. If I could give them 0 stars I would. We will never be dining there again.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 1

Rhonda DuPar

This was a hipster type atmosphere, trendy. We were looking for a farm to table type place. The food tasted good, but came out lukewarm (multiple dishes and all the fries). It took an extremely long time from order to being served. I wanted to like it, but I would be hesitant to return.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 3

Kevin Baillie

Yummy food, quick service, and solid cocktails. We’ve come here a couple of times, and enjoyed everything we’ve had each time! It is part of a hotel lobby, which dings the ambience so slightly, but it’s very nicely re-done and a pretty place to be!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Eric Nielsen

First trek to terra was for drinks but we'll be back soon for dinner. Great wine selection, well mixed drink and the artichokes were very tasty. Looking forward to a full meal there and enjoying the outdoors area!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

B Gh

When you go to a restaurant with kids, the first thing you expect is timely service. It took more than an hour for us, which is unacceptable. The food looked nice but didn't taste as nice. All the dishes were very sweet, which I don't appreciate.
Overall, it was not a good experience in any aspect, I think we wasted our money.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 1

Savannah Johns-Pedrocchi

Beautiful newly remodeled restaurant and bar. The service was great - our server was attentive and knowledgeable. Excellent cocktail and wine lists. Locally sourced ingredients used to create lovely seasonal dishes. Overall we really enjoyed our dining experience at Terra, and recommend to everyone! Cheers!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Babak Gh

When you go to a restaurant with kids, the first thing you expect is timely service. It took more than an hour for us, which is unacceptable. The food looked nice but didn't taste as nice. All the dishes were very sweet, which I don't appreciate.Overall, it was not a good experience in any aspect, I think we wasted our money.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 1

Hyunseok Gil

It has a cozy vibe and friendly service. The Eggs Benedict variants were impressive and delicious, and the orange juice was exceptionally fresh. Highly recommend for a comfortable dining

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Brent Weyers

Enjoyed my Salmon dinner thoroughly and the bartender was really nice. He makes his own dehydrated fruit for the cocktails from the hotel’s garden. Service and atmosphere were great.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jan Adelson

Food was greasy and overcooked. Very poor wine list. Very disappointed.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 3

Eric Dees

Just hotel restaurant. Over priced, sparse choices, underwhelming. Just go somewhere else.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 3

Brian Hughes

A really nice dinner.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Meaghan Tiernan

Atmosphere was lovely. The staff didn’t know much about the menu - when we asked about the hibiscus tacos our server didn’t know how the flower was prepared - and the flatbread tasted stale and dry. Brussels we’re good. Not totally sure the cocktail menu works in this setting. Could use better service and a work on the menu.

Antonio Morales

Great place had some breakfast here 10/10 worth the visit in such a spectacular space!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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