I had a wonderful experience at Terra. The ambient is relaxing and elegant, every single dish was top notch! Their cocktails are pretty tasty too. Luckily I live close by, I will be back for dinner. Highly recommend for romantic night out! read more

See all

We made reservations, arrived a bit sooner than expected, and they were able to seat us. They're quick and attentive with service. This was a light dinner as we had eaten prior. Quack madame - quail egg delicious, duck, tender and juicy, brioche nice and crispy, aioli tasty (I ordered without onion and ricotta) Pan seared sea scallop - I'm told they were cooked to perfection and the entire plate was eaten clean. They have an outdoor patio, we chose to eat indoors, it's not overly bright inside, it's a chill semi casual vibe. read more

See all

The food is always outstanding! The ambience is elegant and the service is always top notch . We got the steak frites, pampano and airplane chicken ( named bc of the wing that sticks up like a plane wing ). Everything was amazing read more

See all

Our entire experience at Terra was exceptional! We had a party of 15 celebrating the graduation of our children from USC and everyone was very impressed. I contacted Mike, their GM, in December about making reservations. He stated it was too early to book, but offered to reach out to me when reservations opened. True to his word, Mike reached out in February to confirm our reservation. Mike also reached out a couple of times to confirm our headcount and our reservation. Upon arriving we were seated immediately. Our server was very friendly, helpful and attentive! She stopped by frequently to see if anyone needed drink refills and to ensure everything was okay. Mike also stopped by a couple of times to thank us for dining with them and to make sure we were doing well. Appetizers, main courses and drinks were outstanding! Only wish we had discovered this restaurant sooner! I'll be sure to spread the word as this dining experience was beyond 5 star! read more

Terra - New American Near Me - West Columbia, South Carolina

See all

Once you arrive into Terra you can nestle yourself into a booth assuming you have made reservations. Don't skimp on the red wine or the bourbon you'd be mistaken as they have a spectacular list. I'm not particularly a bourbon guy but I always try a glass here with my meal. I usually run the menu order several dishes for the table. Charcuterie is really good and fun to share. Last special I had was basically Indian chicken Tika masala pot pie very tasty. This restaurant should be in your rotation because the chef here is amazingly talented , highly recommend coming here for date night. read more

See all

Enjoyed a delicious meal at Terra on Tuesday night! Highly recommend getting a reservation as it was busy even on a Tuesday! They offer inside & outdoor seating. The outdoor seating is on a beautiful shaded patio. I apologize for not getting many pictures- it was a family event & I was trying to focus on my people . We had the Korean short rib lettuce wraps as an appetizer- highly recommend ! They are very flavorful & big enough to share. For the main course, we ordered the swordfish, duck dip & the steak frittatas. Honestly all the dishes were amazing but that swordfish was cooked to perfection! I don't think you can go wrong with anything here! Looking forward to going back! ( I think the menu does rotate frequently) read more

See all

By far one of my favorite spots in Columbia. The food is always incredible and they rotate the menu often enough that I can go every couple weeks and get something new! The dishes are very inspired and tap into the southern food we all know and love while bringing in exciting and unique elements. Drinks are always great and the bartenders are the best! read more

See all

We finally decided to try Terra on a Friday night and it was overall a good experience. They have valet parking and reservations available, which I would definitely recommend. Their menu is rotating and has lots of fresh seasonal items which I loved since it makes every visit there different. I will say, the menu is very limited though so if you are not willing to branch out and try something new, this isn't the place for you. However, they do have menu items that are available year round like the lamb mac n cheese and steak frites. The food was very fresh and tasty, the only miss for me was the Korean short rib lettuce wraps. Also, the lamb mac n cheese was more than enough for an entree even though it is listed under small plates. The restaurant itself was also fairly large, you get a great view of the skyline and the service was excellent. Overall it was a nice place and I am glad we gave it a try! read more

See all

I'm the type of Mom who loves celebrating every possible thing, every day and I'm all about experiences. When celebrating my sons latest accolades in the Columbia area, I found myself spending a good amount of time trying to curate the perfect graduation day for him (from my Airbnb, to his favorite little traditional celebratory dessert and meals). I really wanted to pay homage to the fact we were in Columbia and try many of their local restaurants while selecting places that felt in line with our usual vibe. Terra was a fantastic choice! We shared a really lovely dinner here together. My mom, my sons girlfriend and I each ordered a different cocktail. They were all great but I think my sons girlfriends took the cake. A mezcal based drink (and I don't typically love the smokiness of a mezcal) but this drink was very very good. My mom had a unique cocktail that incorporated peanut butter and jelly. Very impressive! My tequila based grapefruit cocktail was refreshing but certainly the most basic of the bunch. We ordered many items to share family style between the five of us, because we often want a little bit of everything when trying a new spot. The Korean short rib lettuce wraps were insane good! The lamb Mac (which I kept referring to as lobster Mac) followed and was also very, very good!!! We shared the pimento cheeseburger pizza - holy moly! Delish! And the fresh fish of the day (soooo yummy). My mom always orders her own things and shares with us, she had the green salad (sooo yummy! I had a good bit of it) and the Trout (also very good!). I think a fish dish is definitely the move here. We ordered two, I'd strongly suggest at least one. They are very nicely done. Every item we ordered was 5 star! I'd highly recommend Terra based on our experience. Great spot for a nice dinner. read more

See all

Ok... so beyond impressed, was traveling for work and a friend suggested, they were spot on. We sat at the bar, staff was super friendly and knowledgeable. The BEST paper plane I have had in a long time!! Fried oysters for apps, with swamp sauce Grilled Grouper was cooked to perfection The pork Milanese was one of the most creative concoctions I have tasted, so delectable!! Did not take a ton of pics but we were thoroughly enjoying! read more

Terra - Grilled Grouper - New American Near Me - West Columbia, South Carolina

Very nice restaurant. Great food and drinks. I felt there were good small plate options and large plate options. The servers were nice and answered all the questions I had about the food. read more

Delicious food and an elegant locals atmosphere. Menu is a bit limited on main course options, but all of the choices looked delicious. The wine list and drink lists were very good and provided many options. Servers seemed a bit overwhelmed but worked hard and were very knowledgeable. I decided to start with the lamb Mac which was absolutely amazing! It was a creamy mac & cheese with goat cheese and fontina, with bits of smoked lamb shoulder throughout. I would get this every time. For my main course, I decided to go with the Carolina heritage farms, pork chop, which had a Hispanic flair, and was very flavorful. All in all, I was very happy with my experience, the meal, and the atmosphere. read more

See all

Made reservations for a Saturday evening at 5:15. They opened at 5pm so not many people when we arrived but the place quickly started to fill up. Service was good as the waitress had great suggestions. For starters ordered raw oysters and simple salad, both were great 5/5. For entrees we had the steak and soft shell crab. The steak was cooked perfectly was great flavor. The crab was the best soft shell I've ever had. I'm hesitant ordering soft shell because the shell texture can be tough to get pass but theirs was perfectly executed and full or great flavor. Also had the sherry cocktail with was like a Smokey margarita made with mezcal, really good. The ambiance was nice. It's very spacious and clean and they have free valet parking!! Would recommend! read more

See all

Terra is unique in many ways: according to the chef, who visited our table after our meal, he's owned it for 17 years. So to longevity I would add a quiet, pleasant ambience, great service, and innovative, and flavorful dishes. If you want to kick your meal off with some nice drinks, the wine and and beer list is extensive, I admit I wasn't familiar with most of the wine labels. I had an old-fashioned with Maker's and I was quite satisfied. We ordered a bottle of Zinfandel. Dry for a Zin but a good choice. Kudos to our server Halle, very pleasant and accommodating. Our appetizers consisted of the fried kibbeh, Brussels-nomiyaki, Korean short rib lettuce wraps, domestic shrimp remoulade, and some green salads. This reviewer was fortunate to have sampled most of the starters. They were all good but the stars of the "starter show" were the brussels and lettuce wraps. The brussels sprouts are shredded and seasoned with ginger mayo, fish sauce caramel, and Bonita flakes (they sway!). Great crunch and savory heaven. We had some great entrées as well: pork Milanese, steak frites, vegetable explosion, vegetable plate, and lamb chops. I don't think you could go wrong with any of these entrées. My pork was served with a romesco sauce. The flavor was strong with a touch of smokiness; the ribeye steak had a good flavor. I had a chance to taste the vegetable explosion. Authentic Unami with this one! We wrapped up this epic meal with some great desserts. The carrot cake came highly recommended. It was good, but not the best we've had. If you're looking for a unique dining experience and great service, Terra will not disappoint. read more

See all

Love Terra. We walked in and since no reservations we sat at a first come bar table. Great atmosphere of a restaurant where clean lines meets classy. Menu is extensive for drinks , craft beer and various wines . Small plates or large plates items exist from vegetarian to carnivores. We enjoyed the fried oysters for an appetizer 10 pieces with a two different dipping sauces Tender and not overly fried Two of us ordered the Wreck fish with fried okra and a gently spicy hot sauce along with blacked eye peas. While I ordered the shrimp with fresh greens. This was light,, fresh and clean tasting. Through out the evening we ordered drinks whole waiting for food.. Now all was very good except...service was slow to get drinks, slow to get food, slow to get check..we felt like we we were regularly looking for our wait staff to come back.. This was frustrating.. this type of restaurant should have service that anticipates a patron potential needs or want a. Now I understand some businesses need help...but it seemed like they had the proper ratio of staff to patrons. Hopefully this will get better Definitely worth another trip... even with the questionable service read more

See all

The food was amazing and the service was as well. Good thing we made early reservations as the prom crowd and family gatherings stacked pretty quick. Terra should be in your top ten for four in Columbia. read more

Terra was the perfect restaurant for a birthday dinner. My guests and I enjoyed several dishes that incorporated some of the freshest ingredients. The lamb Mac and cheese was the star. The service was great and the complimentary valet parking was an added bonus. read more

Absolutely the best food i ever ate. i had their special of rabbit and omg so flipping good

Wow! Me and my boyfriend came for the first time last night and we were so impressed! Both our server and the food runner made us laugh right off the bat, then when I was craving a specific rose that wasn't on the menu the bar manager/tender came over with suggestions/options which were perfect and I got exactly what I wanted. Appetizers were good and then the wood fire pizzas were phenomenal. Our server heard me say it was his birthday and put a candle in his desert which was so cute. Not to mention the amount of food/drinks we got and the quality vs the price was on par. Thank you we will be back :) read more

You can check out all my other food photos on Instagram at adventures_in_eating_ I came to Tara to check out these two items on the menu. First let me say I'm not a fan of Mac and cheese, but oh my gosh!!!! This lamb Mac and cheese was epic. There was a party in my mouth! Korean short rib lettuce wraps was awesome. I love that this place has its own dedicated pizza maker and it's on Pizza oven. Sitting at the bar is great for watching how they make pizza read more

See all

Came here for a late dinner after a bourbon tasting party with my husband & we are already set on coming back again! We ate with a couple new friends we just made at the bourbon tasting. When we got there, we ended up sitting at the bar area because we didn't make reservations and the wait was going to be 30 mins, which was totally fine. Next time though, we will make reservation. After we sat down, we were greeted by our server and we ordered our drinks. Then, I ordered the Korean BBQ lettuce wraps and my husband ordered the steak frites. Our friends ordered a couple pizzas and were happy with their orders. The food was great! It all tasted so fresh & delicious! I was very satisfied with my Korean BBQ lettuce wraps & my husband loved his steak and fries. I love that they change their menu every week, too. It makes me want to come back and try more! read more

Terra - Korean BBQ lettuce wraps - New American Near Me - West Columbia, South Carolina

See all

I had the pork chop entrée, which was a tractive to look at, but I found it a little bit less than exciting. By contrast the makers, mark ice cream was top-of-the-line. The beet salad was acceptable and interesting, but the price was far more than you would think for what you got. my next trip I'll go back to the standard, which is the pimento cheese burger pizza. Newcomers better be prepared to spend $200 for two people read more

One of Columbia's best. Farm to table freshness. Every Wednesday is pizza and Pinot noir. If you want a thick crust, this is not your place. Thin crust, fresh ingredients, baked in front of you. Pure deliciousness. Friendly, knowledgeable staff. A must visit restaurant in Cola. read more

See all

Always excellent food and great service. Their drink menu is good as well. Lovely place to have a quiet dinner, a romantic dinner or just a gathering of friends. Make sure to leave room for dessert read more

Love this place! Love the food, great atmosphere, and convenient location for us. We've always had good service too!

Terra was an experience that I need more of! Everything was phenomenal. I had the oysters on the half shell with the mignonette that made me want to cry tears from the angels. I then tried the fried oysters- I have never liked fried oysters so for me to say they were good is a major deal. I also tried the lamb Mac and cheese! Good heavens that is a combination only the amazing chef could think of. I finally arrived to my entrée which was the ribeye... my goodness! I tried eating it slow to savor every bite but it was so good I couldn't slow down. I will be back again. Standing ovation to the chef! read more

Terra - The Ribeye - New American Near Me - West Columbia, South Carolina

See all

I have been here twice and both times the food is excellent. Service was exceptional! Great place for anything from a meeting to small groups or date night. Their signature dessert is worth it read more

Great space with valet parking if needed. Wonderful playlist at volume level where I could hear my friend talking. Food was amazing.. had a dozen really fresh raw oyster, I had the pork chop with grilled peaches and beans, friend has the snapper with a curry-based sauce. Dessert was peach galante with homemade ice cream. All was great, prices reasonable and service was knowledgeable and friendly. read more

Ambiance really nice in Terra. We have eaten here a number of times over the years and feel very comfortable in this space. Server was attentive, if sometimes not always accurately informed. The food was as advertised and amazing. This is always a good choice for a special evening out. read more

I've been here twice. Once was many years ago, and once was a few weeks ago. I enjoy a nice Michelob with my dinner, but they don't have any typical domestic beers, and the recommended light beer was not very good. I had the scallop dish, it was nothing special. The corn served with it had a weird after taste. The service was good. The charcuterie board was OK, I wouldn't order it again. Not very many things included on it and can't really share it with more than two people. Would I return? Maybe. There are definitely better options in town, in my opinion. read more

Terra - Scallop - New American Near Me - West Columbia, South Carolina

We were given a list of places to try that we shouldn't take the kids. We were able to easily make a reservation online and were sat immediately when we arrived. The restaurant looks amazing and the staff was incredibly friendly. The food was delicious. The lettuce wraps and the cream less creamed corn were so delicious and totally unexpected. They looked good but was surprised by how good. We will definitely be back and even though it would be good for older children ours are really young and don't think this would be a place for them. read more

See all

We've been here a few times now and every time it's been delicious! I remembered to take photos this time. The wait for our food was longer than usual but the staff was friendly and mildly (in a good way) apologetic. Highly recommend any of their seafood dishes! Haven't tried their Wood Oven Pizza yet but I've heard good things and people seem to always order it at other tables. Will try next time! read more

See all

Great service and food! Came for a reserved party & the outdoor f at pace was lovely.

We went for the Pinot and Pizza night - highly recommend! So fun for a girls night or date night idea!

There are only a handful of exceptional restaurants in Columbia, SC. Terra is at the top of this list. The menu changes seasonally and always features local offerings and exciting flavor combinations. Terra has the best Angus ribeye in town and boasts a stellar cocktail list. The staff are accommodating, friendly and extremely attentive; there's also complimentary valet parking! Terra deserves 10 gold stars! read more

See all

Been here a few times. The recent visit, was a little hurried since I arrived 10 minutes before closing. Ordered the Mahi (no pork in gravy-my personal choice). It was mouthgasmic; the right balance of cream, heat, texture. No skimping on portions either. I'm not a southern food devotee typically (tend to find it bland) but Terra has made me re-evaluate that with this recent experience. Check them out! read more

Terra - Mahi Mahi - New American Near Me - West Columbia, South Carolina

First, I will start off with the "Eddie Must Go" cocktail that I ordered. I am not embellishing when I say that this is the best cocktail I have ever tasted at the many restaurants I've visited in the last five years. It was the perfect blend of spicy, tart, and refreshing! My pan seared sea scallops were flavorful and cooked to perfection! My two friends got the pork chop and fish and loved every bite. To finish, we had a lemon tart and thought it was refreshing and a perfect way to cap off the night. From the outside, Terra didn't seem like much, but when we stepped inside, we were taken aback by the swanky vibe. Such a stunning spot! read more

See all

It's been 3 years since my last review of Terra, but I've dined there multiple times since then. The food continues to be excellent; several months ago, the steak I ordered on that visit was the absolute best I have ever had. On my most recent visit I ordered the pork chop which was cooked perfectly (med. well but remained moist). They were accommodating a private party in a separate room so there was a lot of wait staff traffic down the main aisle and unfortunately, I think our server was not as attentive as those we've had on prior visits. But I would still give Terra five stars. Their outside dining in the courtyard is a nice option, too. read more

See all

Beautiful decor, valet parking, gorgeous delicious food... Excellent price on Hendricks MArtini w/ cucumber $8.50 Soup tonight: amazing! Ordered the oyster app Butchers plate Porkchops read more

See all

Best place ever. I was a little suspicious, but they provided a wonderful dining experience. Food was incredible, wait staff polite, informed and right on time, not overbearing. The venue was well lit, with nice decor. read more