Somehow the Sushi has shrunk in size by 50% over the same time one year ago. The prices have not which I looked past prior because to be fair to the restaurant the sushi was very good, delicious and extremely fair in size especially in regard to the specialty rolls but no more. Shame because still tasty but you can't cut them in half portions and expect us not to notice so no more sushi purchased there but may still continue with other dishes TBD read more

Hostesses should seat people with a reservation before the people who don't have a reservation. Same number of people. Haven't been seated yet and might leave so I don't know about the food. read more

I drove past this place a gazellion times and I am mad I didn't go in soonerthe history was so nice and the food? Amazing ! read more

Terra Nova - Steak Braised Short Ribs Lunch - New American Near Me - Sewell, New Jersey

A five star classy and Californian infused restaurant located in South Jersey! I am greatful for Terra Nova. Terra Nova meaning "New Land" in Italian and Portuguese is the place we take friends anytime they visit. Its description and sign include a Crudo bar meaning "raw" as for the raw fish and sushi they serve. Overall, I am truly and deeply devoted. In fact, our friends always request to go back when they visit. I had many try the crème brulee for dessert and they often claim this as a new favorite food. It's comparable to the crème brûlée I experienced in Paris, France. I prefer it served warm which they will do upon request. I love the Lobster Bisque which includes lobster, heavy cream, and sherry. The Pan Roasted Bourbon Mussels are a favorite as many agree and these include Prince Edward Island mussels, bourbon infused bacon broth, and jalapeno peppers. You have to dip the warm bread in the plentiful sauce, it seems to never end; you just don't want it to! Everyone should try the house salad which includes butter lettuce, baby arugula, radicchio, goat cheese, red grapes, roasted peppers, and fresh lemon vinaigrette. You have the option of add-on like salmon, tuna, and chicken. I recommend the short rib cheese fries whose name does not do it justice. They are the appetizer that my husband must have and is forced to share because I cannot resist them! They are worth going to get via take out. My kids crave the uniquely made spiral creamy mac and cheese, you'll have to dig your fork in! It includes cavatappi pasta, three cheese blend, and a heavy cream parmesan crust...it's definitely not kraft. You'll also have to try the Crab Stuffed Salmon which is lump crab stuffing, meyer lemon butter sauce, yukon gold mashed potato, and farm fresh veggies (I like the sautéed spinach). Another menu item I adore is the Mediterranean inspired Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna which is seared and topped with lump crab and asparagus risotto, drizzled with whole grain mustard cream sauce. You can opt for the mango salsa for the extra flare. This is if you want to go a little lighter overall but you will still leave satisfied. The Chicken Terra Nova is an old time favorite, it's what my wedding guests had raved about and includes pan fried parmesan crusted, oven dried tomato, fresh mozzarella, and tagliolini marinara. This is the dish that hooked me my very first visit at Terra Nova. It's far from your average chicken. I always find myself craving their spicy pineapple margarita which can be paired with any entree or still stand alone and be the best drink in the house. It whisks you away to both the warmth and cool breeziness of Southern California. I was so excited to talk about the food and now that my stomach is grumbling to go back as I describe the delectable menu, I'd like to describe Terra Nova's ambiance. I cannot find it anywhere else locally. I've tried! From the picturesque fountain that is pretty enough for photo ops, you have to pause and take in the Italian style arches decorated in lavish foliage and lush hanging baskets. In fact, passing through an arch is the symbolic act of rebirth, of leaving the old behind and entering the new. This may be deep for a review but it's a true experience as you enter this "New Land". You have to open tavern like doors that lead to what feels like you've entered someone's hidden wine vault. The walls are lined with barrels and aged wines. The lighting is dim and the low music is relaxing. You'll view the cozy bar tucked in-front of you full of happy locals and and dressed both formally and casually. There is a grand ballroom to the right where there is often an event occurring. Your senses are already stimulated by the social milieu and the invigorating smells of the food you have to look forward to. I had my wedding reception here fifteen years ago and every time I enter it is nostalgic. The friendly hostesses are open to wherever you'd like to sit and you will develop a preference. The choices are some high top tables down the spine of the main room that run parallel to the kitchen with booths and regular tables surrounding. If you keep walking you'll be led to two large back rooms, one with high ceilings and beautiful floating palm fans to keep it cool or just for show. The outdoor patio lies adjacent to these rooms and also along the front of the restaurant for those that enjoy outdoor eating. Wherever you sit, you will be happy. It's a date night or wedding reception turned escape into a whole new place. It's truly hard to find another restaurant that is quite the same, due to the ambiance and service both of which are exceptional! It has only gotten better over the fifteen years I've gotten to know it, much like an aged wine. Terra Nova is family owned and it's a beautiful treasure my own family will always recommend. read more

Excellent food and awesome service. From sushi to Italian and everything In between in a fine dining environment.

Unending options on their menu. From sushi to spaghetti. Soups and salads are great. Fun drink options.

Ok I went to Terra Nova and I loved it so much. I had the Mac and Cheese, and the poke bowl . The waitress and all the service was so nice . The building is so nice and clean and beautiful I love this place. My brother loved the food. The sushi was delicious and it was all delicious. I really recommend this food and the place read more

Terra Nova - New American Near Me - Sewell, New Jersey

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Good food pleasant atmosphere. Appeared clean and well stocked. Servers were kind and prompt.

Took some friends this very well kept and pleasant restaurant. We were greeted by a very kind and gracious young woman,she lead us to our table through a clean and perfectly lit dining room. Wonderful atmosphere and I thought to myself " this place is going to be very good ". And then we met Madison, I've dined in restaurants all over the world and I have never seen a smile light up a room like hers it was only to be outdone by her knowledge of the menu.Her suggestion of the spaghetti and crab was 10 out of 10 she paired it with the house Pinot Noir which was delightful as well ! I drove an hour because I heard it was a very good restaurant and it is but Madison made our experience worth the trip !! read more

Visited during a weekday and the A-Team was off. My salad was not fresh; wilted greens and jumbo shrimp that shrunk. Server was not into making anything about our experience special. Some weird funky smell around the bar area. French onion soup noted to be very flavorful. Terra Nova chicken reported to be very tasty. Apple tart lovely, sad amount of vanilla ice cream. Too expensive for this mediocre experience. read more

Fisherman's penne, Sanoma skewer, &lobster mac and cheese. As a wine bar the list isn't that long (i've seen better). I'd pick Annata's Wine Bar in Hammonton over this place. Decent/fine service, good food, a variety of drinks from a pretty stocked bar. This is a huge restaurant that can seat decent sized parties however, it's not that intimate of an atmosphere if that's what you're looking for. Update: I've had another visit briefly and we ended up leaving; pretty disorganized. I might give this place another shot in the future read more

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I've been waiting to review this restaurant because years ago it was so great, but unfortunately I've had 4 bad visits here in the past year, so this is my review/last time I'll be going for a while. The wait staff while sometimes friendly, is usually slow even when the restaurant is slow. Each time I've been recently our order has been missing something or a mistake is made. I ordered a salad with no egg and it came with egg, no big deal except when I want to tell the waitress she takes about 25 minutes to come back and then looks annoyed that I waited for her and didn't just eat it. We had a similar experience again except this time our mac and cheese had burnt breadcrumbs, like the entire top was black. When we pointed it out to the waitress she asked if she should take it back, and then never brought another, which would have been fine again except it was on our bill so we had to wait even longer for that to get fixed after receiving it. After one more similar situation involving mistakes and poor attitudes, we have to take a break from stopping by. I hope in the next few years this place can be back to what it used to be, delicious and stress-free... read more

Interior of restaurant looks nice but banquet room heavy mildew smell. Nice size good portions but oil is rancid for fried foods . They like to rush you out fast too. So I'll pass on this restaurant but if you don't care for food quality and looking for good portion sizes this is your place read more

Highly recommend coming here! I came here on a Friday evening with myself and two friends. Reservations were made in advanced, so I would certainly suggest doing the same. Our waitress, Sierra, was great and very helpful! For a drink, I ordered the Spicy Pineapple Margarita. If you like everything spicy, like I do, this drink is for you! Between the 3 of us, we split Edamame & Bang Bang Shrimp for our appetizers, which were also both amazing! I only wanted to get a small meal, so I went with the Lobster Bisque soup and it was incredible! It's a hearty soup so it will definitely fill you up. In all, my overall experience here was great and I look forward to going back! read more

Terra Nova - Lobster Bisque Dinner (Cup) - New American Near Me - Sewell, New Jersey

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Very hit or miss-they aren't shy with the prices but the taste and service just isn't worth the cost.

Love this place. Food is amazing , sushi is to die for . My only negative feedback is that I was disappointed that our bartender , McKayla, , is not there more often . She is an amazing asset to this establishment. She needs to be behind the bar more often ! read more

We went for a late lunch on a Sunday and sat out on the front patio. We ordered a draft beer and a Coke. The waitress brought the wrong beer, then disappeared. I went to the bar to get the draft I had ordered. Waitress eventually came back with our two slices prime rib sandwiches, which were excellent. At that time I ordered another draft beer. I needed some ketchup for my fries but the waitress was MIA. We finished our lunch and she finally came back with my beer. I was going to refuse it but we weren't in a rush so we hung out for a little bit. The food was excellent but the service was awful. The place wasn't even busy as it was 1pm. There were a few larger parties inside that may have been bridal or baby showers. I would go back for the food but would probably sit inside hoping to get better service. A lot of the reviews on here are 3 stars and it's probably because of the service because the food was great. read more

Lobster mac n chz espresso martinis short rib risotto yumyumyum lovely local gem always consistent

Service has gone down! Bread was cold and food was Luke warm. Sat down at 6 by 7:17 busboy was at the table to advise they needed to clean up the table for another party, very rude! Be prepared to be ask to get up as soon as you finish. Will not bring my family back here. read more

We came here for a birthday and our waiter truly ruined the experience. We ordered new england sushi, seafood pasta, mushroom flatbread, bang bang shrimp, and short rib fries. The last two never came. After eating the first three we sat in the very cramped booth in waiting. When I had gone to the bathroom as i walked by I saw my waitress scrolling on her phone laughing. She had ignored her job and forgotten items to scroll through her phone on the job. We asked another waitress to find our waitress and ask her to come to our table, as we had been forgotten. This place is losing our patronage due to this. We hadn't even bothered to get our food and got up and left once we paid for what we ate. read more

The food was edible, service was ok. I'm not an ambience person. But I will say that this was a disappointment. Way overpriced. The jambalaya had only 3 shrimp. The gnocchi and sausage had a thin salty brine with it that only made it weirder. read more

I've heard a lot of good things about this restaurant so decided to try it out with my boyfriend. This place gets booked quickly, so we were shocked when we were able to make a last minute reservation. We got sat immediately. Our server was friendly, and the restaurant seemed to have a good vibe overall. We received bread with an oil dipping sauce when we sat. It was a little odd because we were served cold bread- usually you are served warm bread. We got the bam bam shrimp as an appetizer (not pictured) which was amazing. For an entree, I got the salmon asian bowl which was presented beautifully. I personally was not a fan of the taste of the bowl since the salmon in it came raw- however, that may have been my fault for not inquiring. My boyfriend got the chicken parmesan which he enjoyed. I stole some of it from him, and I enjoyed it, too. I would order differently next time, but I would definitely come back again. read more

Terra Nova - New American Near Me - Sewell, New Jersey

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When my sister said we were going to Terra Nova tonight I asked, "Italian?" And she replied, "yes, but they make great sushi." I was like, sushi!? But it turns out they do both; well. It was a beautiful "last day of summer" evening. We arrived just after sunset and were immediately seated at our requested location outside. Our waitress was very attentive and we quickly made our choices from the diverse menu. My sister had the salmon, my brother-in-law the poke bowl and I, the Tuscan stew. We received of drink and fresh rolls within two or three minutes and settled in. The atmosphere was pleasant and our first courses of soup and salads came quickly followed by our entrees with perfect timing. Everyone enjoyed their meals and the stew was a perfect metaphor for the bounty of the fall harvest. I was completely satiated by the time I was 1/2 way through the dish and had to request a take-out container for the rest. A very enjoyable meal. read more

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Terra Nova is a nice restaurant to visit. Servers are friendly and explain the menu so that you know what you are ordering. Food is quite good and fresh. Place is Italian in motif and quite clean. Quiet and great for eating and being with friends. read more

Great foood! The lobster bisque is amazing. My dad still raves about it & says it's the best he's ever had! Lots of options here. read more

Terra Nova - Great foood! The lobster bisque is amazing. My dad still raves about it & says it's the best he's ever had! - New American Near Me - Sewell, New Jersey

We've been to Terra Nova a couple of times. I've had their Filet mignon, it's the best I've had in a restaurant! We had a large party of 8 recently, everyone loved their meals! My brother had the cioppino, the presentation was lovely and delicious! Great server! A+ meal and service read more

First time there. Beautiful restaurant. I loved everything I had there as did my whole table. I tasted the Mac and cheese. Was the best I ever had. I also had their chicken parm dish which was fantastic as was the soup and bread. Our server was nice. Great experience. read more

Great place for family occasion! Good menu selection. Food, drink and service was great! read more

Terra Nova - Diver Scallops & Shrimp Risotto Dinner - New American Near Me - Sewell, New Jersey

I wish they had more vegan options. The Mediterranean platter is yummy but more entree options would be nice.

I love pasta, i love sushi, I very much enjoyed this place. We go here often for big celebrations and, while its pricy, its good food. I didn't like the steak when I've gotten them it in the past as it just wasn't very flavorful but everything pasta or sushi here I've loved! Will be going again. Also, look how cute their mixed drinks were! read more

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Right on the money honey! Came back for another birthday celebration if you can believe it, but did I order the filet? Helz yeah and it was cooked to "medium" perfection! In fact, everything was absolutely delish!...here's the order rundown: Fire Roasted Filet Mignon 8 oz. filet, rosemary roasted potatoes, wild mushrooms, asparagus, roasted garlic cabernet reduction. Calamari Fried calamari, pickled serrano pepper, lime-ginger aioli. Bang-Bang Tempura Shrimp Lightly battered, sweet-chili dipping sauce. Veal Saltimbocca Pan seared veal medallions, prosciutto di parma, asiago cheese, long stem artichokes, roasted garlic sauce, basil sage fettuccine. Tuscan Stew Braised tips of filet mignon, papardelle pasta, roasted carrots, tomatoes, onions, chianti wine reduction. Bottom line...this was the last sentence in my previous review: "Third times a charm? To Be Continued...can't blame me for wanting to seek a little filet redemption..." BOOM! Fliet redemption fulfilled! read more

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I worked at a nearby hotel in college and when guests would ask me for a classy restaurant choice, I always recommended Terra Nova. And they always came back happy. Win-win. I wish I lived closer to stop in more often! The Tijuana caesar salad with grilled chicken is always a safe meal option. As a park enthusiast, I especially love that it sits across the street from James G. Atkinson Memorial Park (former Bethel Mill in another age.) read more

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Good service, good food, nice atmosphere, prices are the average. A safe restaurant for a pleasant night out for a meal.

We wanted to have a rehearsal dinner there for at least 32 people possibly 42. We were told they could accommodate, but then when the manager asked for the date, we were told they couldn't book anything for that week because that was Rowan College graduation week and they had to keep it open for those types of reservations. I just felt that was bad customer service and bad business practice. She made us feel that our special occasion and business was not important. I will not be recommending this restaurant. read more

First time here and it didn't start off on the best note. Our waitress was very nice and we were seated right away (made a reservation). Our waitress brought out bread after getting our order and the bread was cold, felt like it came right out of the fridge. The appetizer and entrees did make up for it though. We got the bang bang shrimp for our appetizer and it was delicious, I would recommend! I got the seafood fazzoletti and it was very filling, took it home because I was stuffed. Food was delicious but nothing that really blew my mind. Service was great otherwise. read more

Terra Nova - Seafood fazzoletti - New American Near Me - Sewell, New Jersey

Love it here!! The menu is so different and the drinks are amazing! We got a peach cocktail and and old fashion and both were so good. The small plates are the best part, with great mac and cheese, short rib fries, and brussel sprouts! It's definitely a great place to go for drinks and appetizers. The bar area and high top tables get pretty crowded on the weekends. Service was great as well. read more

The food was excellent from the brussel sprouts, fries with short ribs and bacon wrapped scallops to the entrees of fisherman's wharf pasta with shrimp, scallops, asparagus and oven dried tomatoes in a blush sauce. The decor was very tasteful and our server was on point. Will definitely go back for another delicious meal. My husband had the steak special and a friend had the scallop special, which they were said were great. read more

I was attracted to the restaurant as I drove by it going in the neighborhood, and I promised myself to dine there soon. the first time I went I did not order much since I had only one person joining me for diner. the food seemed decent to me and I loved the vast place and nice décor. following that first night, I invited my family for a big birthday diner night for my nephew. What a deceiving night it was. Most of my nephews could not eat their food, some threw up. it took them forever to serve food that did not taste fresh: it is as if they did not care about us, though we brought in a party of 10 and did not shy to order of their very expensive menu. The staff seems to represent just one kind of people. So no need to elaborate why "we" did not get the proper service. read more

The worst experience I've ever had at a restaurant. Our server Ben was less than knowledgeable and highly offended us when presented with a problem, dismissed it and said his "a$$hole" (yes he told us that) manager didn't want to come to the table to address it either. Simple problem could have been saved a whole meal and experience but no one could be bothered to fix it. STAY CLEAR this place is not worth the money for the service you'd receive. Awful. read more

Great Italian restaurant that also happens to have some of the best sushi. What a strange combination but it works. The happy hour here is from 3-7 Monday through Saturday which includes half priced drinks and appetizers and does include the sushi. They have an extensive wine list and fresh home made soups. I love coming here for a great Italian meal, but happy hour is my favorite. The bar area is a bit small so be sure to come early to secure a table. read more