Maya Eichler

Review of Terra Restaurant, Napa

This restaurant is VERY seasonal. Spring/summer wh...

This restaurant is VERY seasonal. Spring/summer when there is lots of fresh produce in season is probably best. We ate here in late July and again at the end of September and the experiences couldn t have been more different. In July we did the tasting menu and loved almost everything that we had (the picture on this review is from July). It was a lot of food for 2 people - I think this place is best for 3-4 people to share dishes family-style - but we loved the flavors of all the fresh fruits & vegetables. The raw veggies & dip was the highlight and it was something we would never have ordered ourselves if we had ordered a-la-carte. The grilled avocado was a bit bland and underwhelming though. Overall I would say that the starters and side dishes are much better than any of the entrees. The second time we went in Sept, many of the dishes we loved were gone from the menu and when we ordered the raw veggies & dip there were half the variety of veggies as we got in July. The steak was completely charred and overcooked and we had to send it back. The food and experience the second time was nowhere near as good as the first time. I would still go back but would try to make sure to go during the right season.