Terra has been a go-to spot for me for years. The menu is not necessarily super innovative or unique, but they do certain things really well and I've stopped by several times in the past few months. The kale Caesar salad used to be my favorite at Terra. I've since found a better version of this salad elsewhere, but usually Nate and I will still order a small one to split. Their wood-fired pizzas are really yummy and I just had the brunch pizza again for the first time in ages. It was tasty but I didn't love the super thick cut bacon as it was a bit fatty. Service is usually great at Terra, and they'll write your name on the menu if you're celebrating a special occasion. Definitely make a reservation for dinner at Terra, as they do fill up quickly and there's not a ton of space to wait inside. Terra offers gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options. It's also cool that they use local farms and suppliers. Note that they don't have a fryer, so you won't be able to get fries with your burger or sandwich. Pastas and desserts are usually well done at Terra. There is validated parking available in the structure next door and there are a few street spots right outside. Last time I was there I had to park a few blocks away, but there's residential street parking nearby. read more

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This place was a good place to check out for a night in Grand Rapids. I was taken here by a friend who considers this her go to place, and I could easily see the appeal. Terra's ambiance feels fresh and modern. The service was very friendly and timely. We stayed chatting and catching up for quite awhile, and our server was friendly and consistently checked in without feeling like he was hovering. The food was a pretty solid hit for me. We shared the focaccia which was pretty good, and I ordered the margarherita pizza. It was all pretty delicious, and we ordered dessert too. If you're looking for something in particular for dessert, they might not have what you'd like. All their desserts were ones I would necessaily expect as part of standard fare and were more creative/unique than the average restaurant. They definitely tasted good and had been made in-house, but I'm not sure it was exactly what I was craving. This place was a great restaurant for my friend and I to catch up, enjoy some good friend, and a good environment. Will definitely check this place out again when I'm in the area. read more

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I will be returning to Terra! I recently moved to east town and was looking for somewhere to grab dinner. When it's my suspicion a location has good cocktails I like to play cocktail roulette and they did not disappoint. Sitting at the bar, Tyler gave great service and recommendations. The Gnocchi with short rib ragu was fantastic to the extent that I will need to develop defensive strategies to prevent me from wandering down a few times a week. If you come in thank the staff, it is clear they stay busy in order to provide the best service possible. Thank you to Terra! read more

Terra GR - View from bar - New American Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

My wife and I first went to Terra for an anniversary dinner back when it first opened. We've been here a few more times, but always love their creative menu, sourced locally as much as possible. The ambiance is friendly and warm and, with one look at the menu, you know you're in for something special. I visited for a New Year's Day brunch and splurged on the "Hair of the Dog" bowl, which was delicious! Biscuits and gravy is one of my favorite breakfast guilty pleasures, so I was thrilled with their take on it! So delicious! If you're looking for farm-to-table, creatively crafted food, grab a seat or table and enjoy. read more

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Terra is one of the best dinner spots in GR. They hit the mark in all the ways... Ambiance. It's got the perfect sized space that's thoughtfully decorated, cozy and welcoming. They take reservations. YES!! They offer a kids menu - which isn't just your typical fries and tenders. Their food/menu is STELLAR. They have such fresh dish ideas and perfect execute on them. They are also plentiful... not dainty dishes like in a good handle of other spots that hit the same price point as their menu. Sure, the main dish might be $30, but at least you can box up half of it and leave feeling full versus other spots where you pay that amount and when you get home immediately eat a bag of pretzels. Customer service is out of control wonderful. On this last go around our kids wanted some cheesy bread which is not on the menu. They accommodated - they make brick oven pizzas and I'm sure wants difficult for them... but the fact they said 'yes' to a special requisition... you've got our hearts! They also offer a true happy hour menu with great discounts on apps and drinks. Not many places do that anymore. Also, a note on parking... the ramp to the east of the building... Terra will validate! read more

Had the breakfast pizza. The combination was never on my list. Very pleased with the taste. Also finding out that it is farm to table. That was a pleasant surprise. read more

Quite literally the best filet I've had in my life. Everything we ordered was cooked perfectly, the mocktails were lovely, and our waitress was attentive and kind. Loved dining here, will absolutely come back next time I'm in GR. Dining room is well spaced and fairly quiet, was great for family dinner. read more

Terra GR - Excellent filet - New American Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

My wife's 60th bday dinner on Saturday. The menus were customized, with Happy Birthday! My daughters set this up. Great kids. Food, drinks and desserts were fantastic. Service was exceptional. Terra comped my wife's tiramisu, then gave her a card, signed by staff. A wonderful experience. Highly recommended. Take an Uber, parking is street side. read more

Very vibey. The torrechiette was great. Great wine selection. Would happily come again and try a pizza.

If you're reading this and they have shishito peppers on the menu (with bacon and corn), get those! Amazing textures. Drool-worthy. The beet lemonade is also very good and unique. Pass on the chicken with bean-filled pupusa. We ordered too much food so we took a bite of the chicken and then boxed it up. Ended up throwing it away later because it never sounded better than the other things in our fridge. I love the farm to table idea and realize that you're going to pay more for that. Terra's staff is wonderful and makes you feel special. It is a cute place. But the food here just isn't flavorful enough for the price. It isn't bad, but it isn't great. We got a lemonade, an app, a charcuterie board, and a chicken dish for $90. That's not awful, but there are a lot of other places I would pick before Terra for that price and amount of food. The shishito peppers stood out because they had big, savory chunks of bacon, bits of char, and a nice texture, but other than that, nothing really stood out. read more

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Our friends live right above Terra & were able to make a reservation and bring us here! One of the perks of visiting Terra was walking down the steps inside their apartment building & walking into this hip & super vibey restaurant. We were seated at a table just in front of the kitchen, which was amazing. We got to see all the cooks working on our food while enjoying drinks and conversation. Our waiter Thomas was extremely knowledgeable about the menu and was able to describe any of the entrees with expertise & lots of great adjectives that really just made you want to order 1 of everything. Several guests at our table ordered the Terra 75 to start off- their version of the French 75. It was a perfectly crafted cocktail. We also started off with the caramelized onion dip & the kale Caesar salad, both were mouth watering and a great look into what our entrees would be like. I went with the smoked porchetta for my meal. After listening to Thomas describe it, I just knew I had to have it. Pork belly, rolled and roasted in an oven then sliced and crispy on the outside. Served with an amazing mole sauce & fresh veggies. The mole sauce was the icing that held everything together. The flavors in this dish were amazing & sadly I could never recreate this at home to this perfection. I just about licked the plate clean at the end. The other guests at my table had entrees such as the margarita pizza, beef stroganoff, and bolognese. Everyone loved their entrees & we can't wait to visit again! read more

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I've been to Terra twice now about 3 years apart, both times at happy hour. Both times the experience has been positive. Produce was fresh, service was great. I love their Kale Caesar salad - it's better with the salmon rather than chicken or plain. You can get at least 2-3 meals out of the large. The focaccia bread was the perfect blend of crunchy and soft; the olive tapenade was delish on top of the pesto (which was almost mousse-y in texture). That last time I went I had tried the pizza - all I remember is that I gave the flavor a 3/5 (crust included). For dessert (birthday!) I tried the tiramisu. For being Italian, this is a dessert I've rarely eaten. But I have to save this was really good! It was moist without being soggy, and the flavor was not overpowering or overwhelming - it was just right/nice and smooth. And the vanilla sauce was a perfect addition. The strawberry rhubarb crumble was very refreshing and a nice blend of sweet & tangy. One of these days I'm going to have to try an actual entrée. read more

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Cool place for brunch!! Service is top notch and everyone is so friendly. Definitely unique menu items like breakfast pizza. Place gets packed so arrive early :) will definitely want to come back to try lunch and dinner menus Love their tea and personal tea pots read more

Terra GR - Breakfast pizza and kale Caesar salad - New American Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

I had high hopes for Terra GR in Eastown. It's my parent's favorite restaurant and Yelp reviews give it a 4.5 star rating. However, when my family dined here in August 2021, it wasn't a good experience. Here's where they shined and where they didn't: 1) Space: It's a beautiful restaurant inside a newer building. It's spacious with two bars, a large dining room and a small outdoor patio. The decorations are rustic classy, creating an inviting experience. 2) Kids menu: They made it a good experience for our four-year-old. They gave her a menu with a picture to color in using the crayons given her. The kids menu included pasta, pizza, burgers and grilled cheese. She LOVED the mac and cheese. 3) Price: For Grand Rapids, they may come across steep, but it's not bad. We ordered three meals and two cocktails and the bill was just over $60. Compared to other cities in the country, the prices aren't so bad. 4) Sourcing: They proudly list the local farmers they support. 5) Drinks: They have a good drink menu that includes cocktails, beer, hard cider and other drinks. My wife's old fashioned was more sweet than she prefers, but not bad. My red sangria was less sweet than I prefer, but it was good too. Where we left wanting more was in: 1) Food: My wife and I ordered the chicken lettuce wraps and the Michigan mac and cheese. Both weren't good. Despite having jalapenos in the mac and cheese, it had NO flavor. It literally tasted like plain pasta with oddly large lumps of chicken. The lettuce wraps had some flavor, but the chicken to lettuce ratio was way OFF. It literally looked and tasted like a frat house made poor quality chicken in a crockpot and then three it onto lettuce. It was so bad. Both dishes were poorly made. 2) Service: Despite having reservations, we had to wait awhile for someone to acknowledge we were in the restaurant. During the pandemic, staff is short, but the restaurant was almost empty. Additionally, our server was not friendly, passive aggressive and not helpful. If you're visiting Grand Rapids and want quality food, skip Terra GR and head to MDRD, Little Bird or the Green Well. read more

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Excellent! The mushroom pizza is to die for! The crust is so good, not soggy and it also hold up the amount of stuff on top! Idk how they could make the crust not soggy considering kale and mushroom are the main toppings here! The kale also gives it a nice crunch while mushroom gives the fragrant! Yummy! Our server also made really good recommendations on the wine! He's so knowledgeable on the wine they sell! A rarity unless you go somewhere with a somm. :) read more

Terra GR - New American Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Came back again!! This is my go to place when I've got visitors in town. Their menu is versatile and their cocktails are super fun. During the week I never struggle to get a table. The service is always fantastic. I'm well on my way to being a regular! read more

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Looking for New York food in a trashy dime store town. Service was average, ambience was lacking. Where can a good looking bro get some classy digs to dine. Not the vibe. read more

Service was terrific. I got the mushroom pizza which was a huge portion-enough for 2. Delicious. Ate outside & it was perfect. read more

Terra GR - Mushroom Pizza - New American Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Sick vibes, chill music, nice patio... food is top notch and service was impeccable. You can tell they care! The open kitchen, dinner and a show! read more

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Randomly stopped in for breakfast, and glad I did. The meals were substantial. The mushroom omelette was large and full of mushrooms. The breakfast burrito was a tasty filling of eggs, pulled pork, jalapenos and black bean paste. It was nice that the burrito was toasted. The best part of the meal was the hot sauce they make inhouse. It was a great complement to the burrito. The potatoes that came with each looked better than they tasted. They were a rusty red; assuming they were tossed in paprika, which sounds like it should be good, but they were just meh. read more

Stopped in here a few weeks ago with my husband for brunch. We didn't have a reservation but were able to seat ourselves at the bar since there was space. We each had a Bloody Mary to drink, and each ordered one entree. My husband got the Breakfast Pizza: bacon. fennel sausage. potatoes. scrambled egg. kale. hand-pulled mozzarella. tomato sauce. sarvecchio. brown butter hollandaise. cracked black pepper ^The Breakfast Pizza was BOMB. No topping overpowered the other. Everything was seasoned great and we really enjoyed it! We saved a few pieces so that he could snack on it later while watching football. I got the special of the day, which was some sort of Pot Pie. The flavor was okay. It wasn't nearly as tasty as the breakfast pizza, and I think they may have used too many carrots - the pot pie sauce was pretty sweet instead of being savory. Chicken didn't taste very seasoned at all. When this placed used to be Trillium (WAY back in the day), their food was consistent and was always so good! Terra has always been really hit or miss with us; sometimes we really like what we order, other times it's sub par. Service was fine - our waitress was helpful and attentive. :) read more

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Visited here for dinner. Nice atmosphere, good service, but the food was very disappointing considering the stellar reviews we'd seen. The mushroom and goat cheese crostini was cold ( I've always seen similar offerings offered warm) and the mushrooms had no flavor other than maybe slight pickling. I had the risotto with scallops. It arrived with three small scallops and the risotto mixture was so bland I had to ask for some salt just to season it. Worst risotto I've ever had. They did bring a couple more scallops after they noticed I wasn't thrilled with the dish, which was nice of them. My husband had the cheesecake and it tasted like a boxed mix with a slightly bitter aftertaste. He didn't finish it. They didn't charge us for the dessert. I really wanted to like this place. Sadly we won't be back. read more

Ambience was very nice. It compensate for the average pizza and the red sangria with cinnamon which was unbearable. I ended up asking for a coke version soda they have to clean my pallet. read more

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The food is amazing. The ambience is lovely, I just wish the wait staff was more friendly. The hostess has a very cold attitude and does not smile at all. The waiter is efficient and attentive but speaks so low you can't hear him at all, but he is friendly. I do love the pizza and the cocktails are great! read more

My husband and I enjoyed a date night here and really enjoyed the food. We love a charcuterie plate, and Terra's did not disappoint. Came with some local honey that was awesome along with golden raisins and an olive tapenade. I've been craving their wood fire pizza and ordered one with arugula, prosciutto, and fresh mozz. Sooo good. The crusty is crisp on the outside with a nice chew. One of the few places in GR with a great artisanal pizza. The kale Caesar salad was tasty just a bit too much of the crouton crumbs on top. The cocktails were delicious. Service was great. At first we were seated in the corner table up against the wall and kitchen. We asked if we could be closer to the window and in a more open space. The hostess was accommodating. read more

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Delicious food and great service! Highly recommend the Brussels Sprouts Appetizer. Nice selection of drinks, both with and without alcohol. read more

I LOVE this place. Food is delicious. Great service. Bartenders so friendly and talented.

Yummy pizza, creative salads & a well executed menu. Drink menu always has something fun. Try the beet margarita and the kale salad with protein of your choice. Yes, even if you don't prefer kale this salad may change you! read more

Terra GR - View from the bar. - New American Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Probably the best pizza I have ever eaten. My fiancé and I went around 5 o'clock on a Monday. No wait to be seated. Ordered goat cheese and mushroom pizza, kale Caesar salad with chicken. I had a beet margarita with jalapeño tequila, he had NA beer. It was amazing. We live in metro Detroit and I would probably drive back to GR just for this food. It was soooooooooo good. read more

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This is one of the best gluten-free pizzas I've ever had. A delicious, crispy pan pizza - absolutely amazing. Other meals we've had there have been great too (salmon, salads), but others have missed the mark. And we had one really weird experience: A regular pizza my friend got for takeout was totally bland and everyone agreed tasted like nothing, whereas the GF one was delicious. And the crazy part was that there were pieces of wood stuck to the bottom! Like part of the oven or pizza paddle had broken off and gotten stuck to the pizza! She literally bit into pieced of wood! We sent a message to the restaurant via their website to try to get the pizza taken off our bill, but never heard back. read more

During our most recent trip to GR, we decided to have dinner at Terra GR. It came highly recommended. It's a cute little spot. We decided to order the meat and cheese plate and split a pasta dish. The craft cocktails were delicious and we were both pleasantly pleased with our entree. Make sure to call ahead for a reservation as this place gets pretty busy. read more

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Madison our server was absolutely phenomenal! certain food surprised me on cost, other than that, superb!

Went to the Sunday Brunch, to try something new. Inside, the feel was warm and cozy, but we sat outside, since it was a nice day. The menu is small, and they were out of their smoke Salmon, so I settled on the Breakfast Burger which did not disappoint. Loved the potatoes, and the spicy kick of the thick Burger. My Wife enjoy the Burrito. Service was a bit slow. But over all a nice experience. read more

Upscale restaurant and food, but moderately priced menu. We were seated immediately which was great because a restaurant nearby had a 45 min way during brunch on a Sunday. The menu isn't that impressive far as options are concerned, but the food they do have is made with expertise. I ordered the Hair of the Dog bowl with biscuits and sausage gravy. The smoked hot sauce pairs perfectly with the heartiness of the gravy and biscuits. I just wish there was a little more or even a small side of fruit that came with it to help balance the heavy meal. My girlfriend ordered the gluten free breakfast pizza and the crust wasn't super crunchy (in a good way) and the toppings tasted fresh. We'll definitely be coming back soon! read more

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I again have nothing to say except good things about Terra. I love the ambiance of this restaurant, it's always bustling but in a good way. Service is always timely and I have never had to wait a long time to be seated, get food, or drinks. The staff is super friendly and polite every time I've been there. Now to the best part; the food. I ordered the seared salmon with the virgin beet margarita and both were amazing. The salmon had a crispy skin and the grain and vegetable mix was super fresh and light. If you're looking to eat on the healthier side I would definitely recommend this dish. The virgin beet margarita was so good but if you don't like tart things I would definitely steer clear. I love all of Terra's mock-tails on their drink menu. Overall another great experience and I'll always be coming back! read more

Terra GR - Virgin Beet Margarita - New American Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Terra is a gem of GR, located right in Easttown, with lots to eat and drink. Great service, sometimes pretty slow because the place is busy. A lovely place for a dinner date. I've known Terra for their pizzas, but after trying their Seared Steak and Seared Salmon, AND their mussel pita starter(?), which I cannot forget. I can't wait to go back!!! Curious to try their brunch menu as well. Street parking is available, but there is a spot to park in a minute of walking distance. read more

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Terra is one of those places where the atmosphere is nice/adequate/warm/inviting. But the food is bursting with flavor and appealing to the eye. Reasonable prices (about $20-30). We ordered appetizers and they were a little underwhelming for the price. For example, the scallops app only had three little scallops and the cheese dip came with potato chips for dipping. (Hence the 4 stars). Service was excellent. Kourtney was our server and was super nice, memorized all our orders without writing them down, and kept our drink orders coming (and we were a large group). Kourtney was awesome! Actual meal was amazing. Great display and great taste! Probably will go back. Just May skip the appetizer course. read more

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Overall, a great place. Their mushroom pizza is a must try. I visited multiple times just because I was craving this in particular! The service is great as well. The area around the business can get busy and I always found parking complicated, hopefully it has gotten more clear over the last few months. read more

Slow service. Food was bland and needed salt. I waited 20 minutes for another drink.

Terra is one of the most popular most established upscale restaurants in the GR food scene. I don't go there often, but when I do, it's always a very good experience, but I'm never blown away...And this is matter of personal taste. I generally just prefer spicier, exotic, more intense foods. What Terra does do, they do well. My last trip there, I ordered their Brussels sprouts, which I must say were actually damn good Brussels sprouts. Brussels sprouts are sort of the "it" vegetable in the GR food world at the moment and I'm sort of getting tired of seeing them on every menu, but my friend I came with insisted on splitting their roasted Brussels, and I don't regret getting them, as Terra's really stood out (theirs are roasted with roasted apples, hazelnuts, apple butter, and thyme + lemon marinade)...Magnifico! For my entrée, I ordered the seared salmon. Also cooked to perfection. Terra is definitely a great first date spot, or perhaps also a good place to bring unadventurous eater. A bit pricey, but the food quality is exceptional, as is the service and ambience. Not somewhere I am dying to go to often, but I always have good experiences when dining there. read more

Terra GR - Roasted Brussels Sprouts sans bacon - New American Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

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