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Bec Pollockvia Google

about 1 month ago

It’s been a while for us between visits, but Terra did not disappoint! The pork belly and lamb were the highlights, along with whetever you do to that cauliflower! Miso gravy topped off delicious chicken and crunchy chips. The vegan was very happy with the sweet potato dish. The Jaffa Old Fashioned was very fancy and unique!

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Adam Brownvia Google

about 2 months ago

Absolute chaos. 4 of us went here for a birthday lunch, and I experienced the most confusing 15 minutes of hospitality imaginable. For the CBD regulars who know the score, I'm sure it flows pretty smoothly, but for first-timers, it really sucks. We walked in, got told to sit anywhere, and come up to order. A familiar format, I thought. But once we got to the table: no menus, no signage, just a vague price list. We couldn't figure it out. We went up to the bar to enquire and got a clinical explanation of the process, which omitted the most important part: the meat options are on tiny placards visible only from the front door. If you don't know to look for them, they are invisible. A simple "Have you guys been here before?" or literally any clues on the table would have saved us 10 minutes of bumbling around while the regulars flew past us. Now, the good part: the food. Holy moley, what a delightful execution. We opted to try every sauce, and every one was a banger. The wine? Also fantastic, despite there being no list and only a handful of bottles hidden near the POS. The Service: Our waitress was hanging back and speaking so softly we had to ask her to repeat herself constantly. Why? Because she was clearly sick. She had to take regular breaks from pouring our wine to turn away and cough. Gotta say, if I get sick on my birthday, I will be one unimpressed little hombre. The Atmosphere (The real issue): You know what I can fault? The music. My lord. You have a $15k+ sound system in the venue and it was blaring out aggressive Free/Avant-Garde jazz, with random bits of "epic movie score" Spiritual jazz thrown in. That sound system, if utilized correctly, should flood the dining room with high-fidelity tunes while maintaining easy conversation. Instead, it was an assault on the ears. Couple that with the quiet/sick waitress, and it made communication a struggle. Nobody wants to listen to discordant, aggressive jazz at lunch. Consonance and predictability are your friends. Utilise that high-end system for the powers of good. Unless the music strategy is to encourage people to eat and then immediately bail—in which case, you nailed it. Verdict: I am just confused. How can a place that gets the hard things so right (food, wine, value), get the easy things so wrong? The format is clever for turning around great food quickly, but for a new customer, it’s a joke. I mean, I will probably go back again, because now I know what's up. But yeah, chaos.

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Raleighvia Google

2 months ago

This was our first time dining here and we were visiting from out of town, so we weren’t sure what to expect. From the moment we arrived, everything just felt right. The atmosphere was relaxed yet special, perfect for a night out. The food was outstanding! I had the swordfish and my husband ordered the lamb shoulder, along with the potato bread, salad and fries. Every single dish was cooked beautifully and full of flavor. Nothing felt overdone, just really high-quality food done well. What truly elevated the night, though, was the service. Warm, attentive and genuinely welcoming without feeling overbearing. It made the whole experience feel effortless and memorable. We left full, happy, and already talking about when we’d come back. Highly recommend Terra if you’re looking for an excellent meal and a great overall experience in Canberra.

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Marc Webervia Google

3 months ago

Fabulous experience with delicious food. Everything was perfect, from the starters to the desserts. Our waitress Amélie was absolutely fantastic and her enthusiasm was contagious. A precious employee you should never let go!

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Alix Larisavia Google

10 months ago

These guys know what they are doing! We only stumbled upon Terra by chance. Wondering past and the smell of smokey heaven wafted down from above. I'm so glad we followed our noses and ditched our earlier plans. The chips were cooked in some kind of fat (i forgot to take a pic of the menu 😭). Something so simple done so well. The chicken was a kind of tender I have never experienced in my life. Even the breast was so tender it was insane The place was moderately busy, but the chefs and the FOH staff were all calmly getting the job done. Everyone seemed really skilled, and they worked so well as a team. A rarity these days. If I'm ever back in Canberra, I will be back! Wish they were in Melbourne they'd be popular there!!