We had a very good dinner at Terrain. I was a bit hesitant as many of the first month's reviews were not good. Terrain exceeded our expectations. The space is nice, our server was quite attentive and the food was quite good. My wife had the rolled lasagna and I had the bucatini with blue crab and shrimp, both of which were excellent. We also split a chicory and citrus salad, which was delicious. Andrew, our waiter, was pleasant, informative, and helpful. We will definitely be back. read more

Terrain in Wayland, MA I've been here four times since it opened (yes, I'm already a regular), and I'm not even a little bit sorry. Sat at the bar twice, dining room twice--both spots deliver. The place is open, bright, and just plain lovely. Instant good-vibe energy. Let's talk drinks: the fig margarita is my ride-or-die. The solstice margarita is a very close second. I could (and probably will) keep ordering both forever. Food-wise? The bread and butter alone is worth the trip--today it came with maple brown butter and I nearly ordered a second round. Get the grilled cheese with fig jam and add the bacon. Trust me. The fries are excellent, the mushroom soup is packed with flavor, the burger is straight-up excellent, and the short ribs and eggs with potato hash? Absolute win. And can we talk about Tracey at the bar? Kind, funny, and so accommodating it feels like she's rooting for you. This place is a total gem and exactly what this area needed. Highly, highly recommend--go treat yourself! read more

Beautiful, beautiful room, with nice staff but the kinks with the food have not been worked out at all. I had the grilled cheese sandwich that had almost no cheese or fig jam and a small, unflavorful side salad. This place has great potential and I will try again - I hope they pull it together, because the people of Metrowest are not going to spend money for a mediocre meal. The attached store is also absolutely beautiful with plants and home decor - it is laid out well. However it is outrageously expensive for a garden store - I worry that the community will not support these prices, and I would like to see it do well. In summary, it's beautiful, but to do well I think there need to be some changes. read more

*brunch review* I've been looking forward to Terrain for a while. So happy to have this new restaurant in the old Whole Foods location on route 20. We had early reservations for ' brunch' at 9AM when they open. It seems that they only accept limited reservations right now. High open ceiling with lots of sunlight and tons of plants and greenery. We were immediate greeted and waited in the nicely decorated waiting area with big comfy chairs and sofa. We requested a booth on the reservation but I don't think they saw that in the system. We changed to a banquette but the table and bench were dirty with food & grease stains. We moved to another banquette which also had dirty seats and the bench cushions weren't set up. Not a great start... Our waitress was friendly and greeted us right away, brought our drinks and complimentary sourdough bread in a flowerpot which was cute. - Avocado Benedict was not what I was imagining and I wasn't a fan. The avocado was a little mushy and oily from the fry and no flavor. The eggs were poached fine but the hollandaise was flavorless as well. The cauliflower hash was very oily as well $19 - terrain breakfast looked good and came with 2 eggs, sausage & bacon, toast, potatoes, plus a small salad $18 - kids avocado toast had a whole sliced avocado on a pice of bread but not a lot of flavor and missing olive oil $11. Side eggs were oily $6 and missing dessert that came with the kids meal (maybe because it was so early) - the breakfast potatoes were good - heavy salt and oil/butter? On most of the food - iced coffee was good but small glasses and too much ice. No room to add cream. They also add ice to OJ which was a little odd It's clear that they are still in the process of settling in with menu knowledge, service and food preparation. Looking forward to visiting again once they smooth out the bumps. Appreciated that the manager stopped by the table to greet us and ask how everything was. Plenty of parking in big lot shared with Dunks read more

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Oh dear. I have to disobey the rule " if you don't have anything good to say, don't say anything" I had reservations for 1:00pm on their 3rd day of opening. The noise level was horrible. I said I'd eat at the bar it might be less noisy. It was but still too noisy. I ordered the lobster roll. Oh dear again, the lobster meat was dry and not sweet. The decor is charming. I'll go back when they solve their noise problem, acoustic ceiling perhaps. read more

I hope these are just growing pains, but I've been twice and both times the food was disappointing. First time was dinner. The lobster roll was not good. Bun was not crispy or soft i side but hard and tasted almost stale. The lobster was mediocre at best. Went back for lunch and go the smoked salmon toast. It came out looking pathetic. The had forgotten half the ingredients. Even once this was corrected there was very little salmon. It was not satisfying, but it was expensive. I was really excited to have a new restaurant in Wayland, and the physical space was very nice. Bummed. read more

I had such a great experience here! The food was amazing, and the atmosphere is beautiful. Our server, Andrew, was fantastic, and Matt, the manager, was incredibly attentive. You can really tell that Matt cares about his job and wants everyone to have a great experience. I've seen some of the negative reviews, but I think it's important to remember that this is a new restaurant, and with any new opening, there are going to be some growing pains. From my experience, it seems like they're already making improvements, and I can only see this place getting better with time. The food, atmosphere, and staff make it a great addition to the area. I would definitely recommend giving it a try! read more

Decor is stunning, even the men's room. Host, Server & manager were very friendly. We opted for a few apps & dessert. After warmly greeting us, they brought over an adorable flower pot of bread & butter. It's a large space with hard surfaces, so naturally loud. Our favorite app was the roasted artichokes, followed by the fried cauliflower served with a slightly overymustard sauce. My husband liked the quinoa fritters. I'm not a fan, but to be fair I've never been one in general. The carrot cake is worth getting. The garden center was closed, but the glimpse through the doors inspired us to want to return. We're looking forward to another visit to try some of their entrees. They also serve brunch. At the end of the meal they gifted everyone with a large branded coffee mug. Nice touch! read more

Very disappointing experience. We were excited to try the new restaurant in our town, but were treated by very unprofessional service, which made us feel unwelcomed and judged. We were a company of 5, they did not have free tables, so the message could very simple: "We are very sorry, but we do not have any available tables for you right now. Since there is a very high demand these days please try our reservations to ensure your have the table next time, and we'll be very happy to see you again." Instead we were lectured on how we have too big of a company size, how they have new people coming every 15 min, etc... They need to hire people who know how to work in customer service and say NO, while keeping people happy and feeling respected. The experience was so aweful, that we simply don't want to come back ever again. Which is a shame, the room looked rather nice. read more

Try it to get a cup of coffee to go and 10 minutes later have received nothing and I'm out four dollars.. Literally just asked for black coffee. Go to Dunkin y'all. read more

Was in town for business and decided to treat myself to a nice solo dinner at a unique local spot... now, before I get started, I can be a bit of a pain (so I've been told by several restaurants) to deal with (EXTREME STUTTER). Knowing this, I am completely up front and honest with my servers beforehand. I have never, in my life, been treated with more patience/humanity/downright hospitality than I was with the youngish bald gentleman (I believe his name was Andy? Andrew?) who was my server. He recommended I try the Tuna, Fried Caulifower, and the Roast Pork. I did and they were all excellent. I asked about the Burrata (which was difficult because of my stutter) but he kind of giggled and told me I might want to skip that one. GLAD I DID, because the table next to me took a couple of bites, then didn't touch it! I could tell he got a kick out of my stammer a couple of time, but the way he reacted and even SAT DOWN to comfort me, really went above and beyond! I even watched him when he was interacting with his co-workers and I could tell he didn't even poke fun/make his fellow servers aware of me tripping all over my words, and keeping him from his other tables. All in all, the bald guy really made my night, and ensured, that when I find myself back in town, I will come back! Maybe for brunch and try the salmon toast he raved about! My only negative would be, the song Slide by the Googoo dolls came on, and I thought it was quite odd and didn't match such a great, cool spot! Cheers yall! read more

We were excited to try to Terrain since it opened. It would've been nice to have had an upgrade to some of the restaurants in the area. Unfortunately, I don't think this is it. We sat at the bar. The room is beautiful and the service was very nice and professional. We ordered a cheese plate which was small but ok. One of us had the pasta with shrimp and crab. If there was crab, here I would've had to have had a forensic analysis to detect it. The shrimp was completely tasteless. The other main course we ordered was the vegetarian lasagna. It was tasty but at best average. The drinks were good, and the bartender was excellent. Unfortunately , the quality of the food doesn't make me want to come back. read more

I had dinner there tonight. The place is light and airy and lots of twinkle lights and I wanna come back when it gets dark early as the atmosphere must be lovely. We started with the beet burrata appetizer and it was excellent. I had the shrimp and blue crab bucatini I asked if they could make it without the chili sauce and they were accommodating. It was absolutely delicious. My friend had they rolled lasagna with a pumpkin sauce and she raved about it. Our waitress was. Paola was professional and gave excellent service. She was also bright and bubbly and when we asked for suggestions on menu items, she gave us excellent recommendations. We talked with her several times and she just made our evening special. I love this restaurant. read more

Terrain Cafe - This was their chocolate terrarium. Made to look like the terrariums they sell in the garden center. It was divine. - New American Near Me - Wayland, Massachusetts

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We haven't eaten there yet, because they are understaffed and don't seem to use half the tables. In addition, one of the hostesses was somewhat rude. I'll try it again in a few months, after they get their act together, at which time I may change my review. But for now, I don't think they're ready. read more

Food is bland to the point of tasteless. Service is fine but the noise level is unsettling. Uninspired menus at brunch and dinner don't help. read more

The food was good, the service was pleasant, and the décor was beautiful--but none of that could compensate for the unbearable noise level. It reached 87 decibels, making normal conversation virtually impossible. In fact, my waiter misheard my wine order because she simply couldn't hear me. A restaurant should be a place where you can actually talk and enjoy your meal. This was anything but that. The most unpleasant dining experience I've had, and I would not return. I really hope they will take it seriously and fix the problem. read more

My husband and I went for dinner despite the mediocre reviews. We were pleasantly surprised. The staff were cheerful and upbeat and the service was excellent. The food was delicious. It was noisier than we prefer, but our server said they're working on that problem. We will definitely go back for another meal. read more

Beautiful space and ambitious ( if somewhat pricey) menu. The staff (especially the hostesses) are sorely in need of more training. They may have opened up a bit prematurely. The bread is great. A cheese plate looked good , but the selection was dull and bland. Even the blue cheese was meh. The mushroom soup was delicious. Hoping in a few weeks they will get their act together and we can give them 5 stars. read more

Disappointing. It is NOT A CAFE. It is actually an expensive fancy restaurant. False Advertising. Plus, hostess completely ignored my elderly mother & me although not attending to any other patrons. It wasn't crowded, and she expressed great annoyance at whatever paperwork she was doing, without ever greeting us. We took a menu, sat to read it, and left all without being greeted nor acknowledged by the hostess. Terrible service. read more

Had a very nice dinner. Great food and friendly staff with a team approach. The decor was bright and lively and the bar was busy but not loud. My only complaints were it took a bit long for our drinks - a draft beer and a glass of wine - and the complimentary water they serve is room temperature- no ice. read more

This place will bring back memories! ....of your high school cafeteria in the middle of the busiest lunch period!! The din (at 11a Saturday) was incredible. We could not hear the maitre d' even talking to us upon entry. A tragedy really when so much has been spent to have plants, grasses, greenery on walls and hanging down, but floors are tile and ceiling almost all metal so sound is LOUD. Two waitresses near us were talking--one was trying to convince the other there was background music, but the second one was not believing her..finally they both admitted they could hear a dull bass from time to time but couldn't tell the actual music at all. Once seated we could barely hear each other talk. My wife had the salmon and grits, which itself was delicious but the sauce, thankfully on the side, was odd...a thick cloying honey with heavy basil which wasn't too bad on your tongue but then the jalapeno hit..far too strong, not balanced at all, and we like spicy food. They honey caused it to cling too long too so grits had to be consumed quickly to move the burn off. I had the chicken pot pie...but topped with an undercooked puff pastry, not a crisp flaky pastry (maybe this is a New England preference?). My knife was not sharp enough to cut the soggy puff pastry and I had to use my fork with the knife to shred the pastry into clumps. I stopped about 1/3 of the way through and gave up. The chicken filling part was heavy basil with a side helping of salt...ok but nothing particularly savoury about it in the way one things of a good ole' "pot pie". Most of the tables are four-tops but most of the people were couples so that's definitely an effect on seating filling up quickly. There is a bar, but I noticed customers shouting to the staff behind the bar (questions on bathrooms, requests for checks) and staff shouting back. I was sorry we were at the bar. The food did take a long time to come out and when it did it suddenly was thrust between us without any notice, very sloppy service as someone's hand with a plate is suddenly inches from your nose. Really do not think we will be back, although we had been wanting to try the place since the site had been empty so long after WFoods moved. Far better food and service down the street at The Local. read more

We came to Terrain this afternoon for a glass of wine and cheese plate. The restaurant was nearly empty and yet we could not have the table we requested. The hostess said that she expected guests - but they did not show up. We left after an hour - still NO one at the table we requested despite our making it clear we were not staying for dinner but just cocktails and snack. - This is the second time a similar scenario played out for my husband and myself- empty restaurant! and placed at a table we did not want. It is unlikely we will return anytime soon. When we mentioned this to the manager he seemed not to care either! This is how restaurants remain EMPTY. read more

The place was nearly empty late morning Saturday, September 12. Despite a reservation, my companion and I waited ten minutes to be seated. For about five minutes, no one except a person with an iPad approached the table to ask our reservation name. A disinterested server then shows up. Order taken, out comes a round roll in a terracotta pot: not cute, not appetizing. Terrain Breakfast was okay; companion said their shrimp whatever was good. Almost done with our meal, we had to ask the server where our hot tea was. Understandably, you're open just a few weeks and need to get the kinks out, but you won't last long if you don't up your service game. I'll give it one more shot in the next few weeks and see how it goes. read more

What a great new addition to Wayland! Some small issues that is to be expected in a restaurant only open for a couple of weeks, but they made a great first impression! The server was friendly and knowledgeable, giving us a brief history and great recommendations! The fig margarita and rolled lasagna were terrific! I'll be back! read more

Hostess annoyed me from the start. Why make us wait for our Rez in an empty restaurant that's open? Service was terrible. Waited 10-15 min for server to greet us even though it was 5pm & only 2 other tables. Waited 20 minutes for a coffee... and it's a cafe? Sat with all empty dishes until we paid. Ambience is pretty. Food was good. Won't be back until I see better reviews on service. read more

The space is gorgeous. The food was really good, drinks were good but did take long. They just opened so it is understandable. Prices are really fair for food and drinks, more fair than any restaurant that looks like this. Our server Andrew was incredible, extremely knowledgeable, thoughtful and sincere. Genuinely some of the best service I have had in years. Will be back but I am going to give it a week or two hoping they work out some of the opening kinks! read more

Love this place. Our server Ashley was on point. With the great atmosphere, great food, and great service I will definity be back