Terra Mae

“5 stars absolutely deserved for Terra Mae. The food was incredible, but the service somehow managed to be even better. Our server, Cookie, was amazing from start to finish. The restaurant normally serves dishes family style and coursed out, but since it was my birthday and we had plans afterward, we were a little tight on time. Cookie was incredibly accommodating and made sure all of our food came out together so we could still enjoy the full experience without feeling rushed. The entire staff was so kind, including the hosts, and the restaurant itself is absolutely beautiful inside. To top it all off, they surprised me with a chocolate cake and even gave me a handwritten postcard for my birthday, which was such a thoughtful touch. They genuinely made the night feel special. Can’t wait to come back.”

“Wow. The service here is phenomenal! The food is also very good. I love the Portuguese Japanese fusion concept. I will say one thing that was slightly disappointing was our steak was slightly overdone, but it was still really tasty. Favorite dishes were the dumplings, the wasabi salad, and the raw yellowtail crudo. The cocktails are delicious along with the Strawberry Mochi cake. 9 out of 10 recommend 👌”

“Absolutely love this restaurant! The hosts are so incredibly kind and despite how busy it is they are so professional and welcoming. The service was lovely and everyone is very knowledgeable. Got a mocktail that was delicious. Tried a bunch of dishes, the Lobster Bao was my favorite - as well as the curry dumplings. They had a special: Purple Uni with sides to make it a hand-roll. Highly recommend coming here!”

“The setting is cool and all the staff were very friendly and attentive. We enjoyed the food particularly the green bean tempura and kabocha. The butter mochi was tasty as well. The only item we were disappointed with were the Hokkaido scallops which tasted a bit fishy. Full disclosure, I love sushi/sashimi so I am extremely particular about freshness. We did not mention it because we were enjoying our evening. The cocktails were creative as well.”

“Terra Mae has been on my radar since shortly after opening, and I’m glad I finally made the time to go. What a lovely Christmas Eve date with my partner. We sat near the nearly open kitchen, which is always my preferred seat, especially when BOH and FOH are humming. From the start, it was clear the place was well run — the GM was on the floor, and the dining room felt calm even though we were there toward the tail end of dinner service. We ordered the full meal at once and left the pacing to the staff. That’s not something I usually do, but it felt right here, and they handled it beautifully. The meal unfolded naturally, with each course arriving when it made sense. Nothing felt rushed or stacked, even later in the evening. We ordered: Octopus Salad, Negi Toro Handroll (not pictured), Mentaiko Udon, Duck Duck Rice, and Lamb Ribs. The food was excellent — thoughtful, balanced, and satisfying without being heavy. All of the dishes were composed with restraint and intention: no unnecessary flourishes, just confident cooking and strong flavors that worked well together. Cocktails were equally solid. A Sazerac (half rye, half cognac) was properly balanced and paired nicely with the menu. This is often my litmus test for any bar program, and this was one of the best in town. Service throughout the night was attentive, calm, and well paced. When a whole snapper we had ordered ended up being 86’d, it was handled professionally and without disrupting the flow of the meal, which I appreciated. At the end of the night, I asked our server to pass along my compliments to the chefs. The food and the overall experience warranted it. For the level of execution, hospitality, and experience — especially with kitchen seating and multiple cocktails — the value felt fair. Terra Mae is a place that rewards trust. If you let the team do what they do well, they deliver a meal that feels considered, grounded, and memorable. We’ll be back for sure!”