The little restaurant is a gem now with outstanding views. Great friendly staff all around. Food very good for both breakfast and dinner. Hotel stay not good for us but restaurant helped us enjoy our Anniversary stay. read more

Arrived for their happy hour. Great service, amazing views and best mussels I've ever had. Can't wait to return read more

Terra Mar Kitchen - Mussels - New American Near Me - Albion, California

This place knocked my socks off. The view was to die for, the drinks were delicious and the food slapped. Come for the ambiance, stay for the food. We had the shishito peppers which were crunchy and 1 out of 10 were spicy (great lemon aioli), the hangar steak, the lamb lollipops (more like lulu kebab) and the mussels (perfectly toasted sourdough included). Standouts were the mussels and shishitos, the mussels might have been the best I've had. Big fan of this place! read more

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**vegetarian review** Such a beautiful place overlooking the cliff - perfect for sunsets! The menu had many vegetarian options which I appreciated and we got a lot to try. Interestingly - nettle featured a lot on the menu which was a new ingredient for me. I think the burrata was my favourite. Followed by the potatoes and onion toast. Everything was super fresh and well plated- little light on salt though. All in all - recommend it! read more

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We are vacationing in Albion CA and dropped in for breakfast with an amazing view and outstanding service by Cody!! Food is great and service greater. Ask for Huevos Ranchero "Cody" style. Highly recommend. Tell Cody that Aggie sent you! read more

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Used to be a fan, but the quality has gone down significantly. The food is really gross and not safe to eat. The last time I was here, I started feeling ill by the time I was eating the entree. Then I VOMITED in the parking lot :( read more

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Service was excellent and friendly. Food was very good! I had the Hanger steak with the Demi glaze. I also had a great mixed drink from the bar something with pear in it (can't remember the name) it was very good! Ambiance is lovely with vaulted ceilings and cool clusters of hanging lanterns (great texture) also live plants that look well cared for. The only thing I wanted more if were the mash potatoes (I need more to balance the steak (perfect bite ratios) read more

Our server, Cody, was excellent. He knew the food menu and drink menu well. He was attentive and so friendly! The bus person, Legend, was so friendly and attentive as well! The relaxed atmosphere was nice, the music apropos. The alcoholic drinks were good, although the black one was a bit bitter. The fancy non alcoholic drink was very nice and the Shirley Temple was organic and good. We went expecting two menus - and found they only had taco Tuesdays on board. We ordered the various salads and they were scrumptious! The tacos, while the taste combo was nice, were a bit dry and the tortillas were very closed to over cooked - not quite burned. I would skip the tacos and focus on the salads. The desserts were so delicious! And they brought the birthday gal one with a candle. Definitely will go back, the attention to detail and tastes were worth it. read more

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For Valentine's Day, I made a reservation at Terra Mar Kitchen for myself and my husband. We had driven out to the coast to spend the long holiday weekend together. Terra Mar Kitchen was located at a hotel different than the one we were staying at so we had to drive over. I will say, parking is extremely limited and we ended up having to park off the shoulder of Highway One. It was a little nerve-racking, but turned out to be just fine. As for the restaurant, the interior is warm and inviting. It is open, but also somehow very intimate. I appreciated the fireplace and the small touches and attention to detail. From start to finish, the service and the food were phenomenal. Our table wasn't quite ready when we arrived for our reservation, but we enjoyed a beverage at the bar while we waited. Once our table was ready, we were promptly seated and given a chance to explore the menu. They had a special menu available since it was Valentine's Day so we decided to start with the mushroom bisque and the Dungeness crab raviolo. Both dishes had tremendous flavor and balance to them. The mushroom bisque was unlike any soup I had ever tried before. They also brought out some fresh hot bread with a delicious pomegranate and basil butter. For my meal, I decided to keep the mushroom train rolling and ordered the mushroom gnocchi. The gnocchi was perfectly pillowy soft and they provided plenty of wild mushrooms. The sauce was creamy and decadent. My husband ordered the duck breast and said it was one of the best he has ever had. After all of our food, regrettably, we did not have enough room for dessert, but the options they had available for Valentine's Day did sound quite amazing. So if you find yourself in the Albion area, looking for a lovely meal for a special occasion, I would definitely recommend Terra Mar Kitchen. read more

We went here in October on a perfect day. It is the most beautiful view from the restaurant. We were in awe as the sun set. The food was excellent and unique. We also loved the wine selection. Overall, though, what really made the difference was our waitress, Cory. She was attentive, gave great recommendations, and ensured we had a wonderful time. We were truly blown away. This is a must in mendocino! read more

Terra Mar Kitchen - New American Near Me - Albion, California

Tried this with a friend after hearing great things, I wasn't disappointed. The upgrades done by Soul Community Planet (SCP) are phenomenal keeping the spirit of the original while fashioning it in their image. We were served by Kate who was amenable, knowledgeable and very professional. The views, like from most of the coast are fabulous. The Caprese salad, not pictured, is to die for. My friend loved the pasta and the lamb, fit for a king. SCP has become a welcome addition to the coast melding harmony with its surroundings while sticking to its mission. read more

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You just can't beat the view. Four of us had a lovely dinner and most dishes (soup, salads, app, beef, fish, desserts) were enjoyed. A few glitches -- sea beans advertised in an entree were missing and not acknowledged, hummus was minimal but raw veggies were plenty -- but overall a delightful meal. I was surprised the menu was still summer-focused except for the butternut squash soup. Live music was great though it inhibited our conversation a bit. I'd say it's a vast improvement over the prior restaurant. read more

Terra Mar Kitchen - Soup - New American Near Me - Albion, California

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Service was prompt and friendly. The views are absolutely stunning. Will have to come back once it's warmer for the beautiful outdoor seating. Burrata with peas appetizer was excellent. Though I'd like to have more peas and sprouts. The scallops were amazing. Wonderful bouquet of flavors with perfectly cooked tender scallops. read more

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This place is worth coming to just for the view, but the food and service make this a must visit. Their mussels and chorizo are worth every penny and the seasonal cobbler a great finisher! The service is informal but very professional, nobody likes a stiff waiter and ours was anything but stiff. read more

Terra Mar Kitchen - That view! - New American Near Me - Albion, California

I came here with my family for the views behind the restaurant and they were absolutely stunning! The space inside was also spacious and you can still see the views if you sit close to the windows. These two things aside, everything else about Terra Mar was very lackluster if not disappointing. We came during happy hour and ordered a few small plates to share. They were mostly average in flavor but the mushroom toast was definitely skippable. Our favorites were the arugula salad and shishito peppers from their standard menu. The veggies across all our dishes were the standout. The biggest letdown was the pappardelle pasta. As soon as it was set in front of me, the sauce looked suspiciously watered down. Spoiler alert - it was. The pasta had absolutely no flavor and luckily we ordered the spinach artichoke dip because it became the new sauce for my pasta. In terms of service, it was good for the most part but I felt like the servers seemed new. When we asked about certain ingredients, they weren't really sure and also couldn't give drink recommendations. We gave feedback about the pasta at the end of our meal and they did seem to receive it well so hopefully that dish improves! read more

It says it's closed right now and we are actually here, with actually quite a few tables filled to my surprise. It has everything going for it and zero service! Waiting to have our drinks served only to have to order again. Now there are empty for over 10 minutes and no one comes to ascertain if we'd like more. Oh well- loss of sales of an easy sale. Appetizers are weak. Him drum could have done better grabbing something from the fridge. They have going for them - ambience, the sunset was off the hook- but zilch when it comes to service, and yum factor... the menu sounds good but it's only a dream. A miss but for the sunset. Keep on driving. novice and boring, poor quality service. read more

Such a gem of a restaurant, stopped here just to check it out and see if the food was good then ate here two mornings in a row. We are from Sonoma county so we know farm to table and this place was that and affordable with the same friendly, hustling server both times make it so memorable. Beautiful dining room and nutrient loaded good food. Please come here to support them. read more

Lovely vegan and vegetarian options - one of the best menus I've seen. Non oily- fresh ingredients. Beautiful view. Excellent service. Fun cocktail and mocktail options. read more

Amazing view and service. Food was a bit pricy, but very good! The blueberry muffin is freshly made and had perfectly crispy buttery edges. read more

Terra Mar Kitchen - Blueberry muffin - New American Near Me - Albion, California

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The views from this restaurant are so beautiful. Some of the food items were great (like the lamb skewers) while others were okay( like the mussels). The service was great. We noted in our reservation that it was our anniversary and they offered us a free dessert, which was really sweet. read more

Terra Mar Kitchen - Scallops and mussels. Scallops were great, mussels were just okay. - New American Near Me - Albion, California

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We went recently, a party of 5, and everyone was very happy with the food and the service. Very friendly and attentive servers, but also with a fun sense of humor. We were nervous about the service based on some reviews, but it seems they have worked out some kinks because everything was great. We were fans of the ALbion River Inn restaurant, but this new menu is very creative and interesting. Lots of fresh ingredients and many options for our vegetarian friend. We even ordered a vegetarian pasta just because it sounded good, and it was great, full of flavor. The pork shank also was great, as well as the mussels and other appetizer we ordered. The only so so part was the olive oil cake. I have made better myself, though the bursts of citrus on top were really good! Look forward to going back next time we're in Mendocino. read more

This was the worst food I've ever had! I even gave 1 star because of the server being so nice that evening but food wise it deserves 0 star. I've had several lamb shanks and steak but I was VERY disappointed with this food. First of all, it was very confusing because the restaurant had two different names with completely different menus online which hasn't still been updated and it completely misled us. It was meant to be our special anniversary dinner so sadly it took away from what should have been a memorable evening. The lamb shank was completely bland and lacked flavour and freshness and was disappointed to be served without mash potatoes which I had highlighted to the waiter beforehand . The beef steak was ordered to be cooked a little bit more towards well done but it was more towards rare so my partner ended up not eating it. Again, it lacked depth of flavor and rich seasoning! The other issue also was there was hardly any appetizer in the menu and the Brussels sprouts with pork belly had hardly any pork belly. It felt more like it had fried bacon bits. The dessert in the end was ok but again lacked flavor. Overall was very unhappy with the food and will not recommend but thank you to the service and their great accommodation. read more

My wife and I were there for dinner the other night to celebrate our 55 year anniversary. Tony greeted us with a glass of champagne and very enjoyable conversation. Tim, our waiter, besides being an excellent waiter was also fun to talk with during our dinner. The meal - lamb shanks- was excellent. The sunset view from our table was incredible. Compliments to Tony's wife chef Lisa for an outstanding meal. We always make it a point to make reservations when we're in the area and have NEVER been disappointed with the food, ambiance, and folks who make our time there memorable. read more

In town visiting and made reservations here for an early dinner. First we ordered the albacore sashimi off the happy hour menu and omg, some of the best sashimi I've ever had it should have been on the main menu!! You can tell their fish is caught locally which makes it so much better. My husband got the pork shank and I got the hanger steak, both were delicious. 10/10 experience read more

Stopped by for breakfast and was so impressed by the food, service, and stunning views! We got the sourdough French toast and huevos rancheros- food came out fast and tasted very good! read more

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I had the cioppino and Sandra had the pasta dish - with a shared caprese salad to start - all were excellent and we also listened to Kendall Dean who was playing there last night - a great "date night" - Thanks! read more

Terra Mar Kitchen - What a treat sitting outside enjoying a glass of wine before dinner- - New American Near Me - Albion, California

Not sure why this place got five star reviews. It was ok. The view is really nice and it is a simple but inviting room. The service was good. When I asked the waiter for wine pairings for our entrees, he was not very conversant. The good news is he brought samples of a couple of wines for us to try and the white Pinot was a winner. The salad and the entrees (halibut for my husband which was over salted and roast chicken for me which was just unimaginative) were nothing to write home about. We passed on the dessert. Not sure why one reviewer said there wasn't much parking. They have a large parking lot and even with a full house there were empty spots. It seemed to be a popular "date night" spot with lots of young couples both in the dining room and the outdoor area where they served drinks only. read more

I don't go out of my way to write a bad review but this place needs some serious help and honest feedback. First of all the service is great. You feel for these kind souls serving up these plates of pure sadness. The drinks were good. But I had reasonable expectations about the food given I had eaten here before when it was a different restaurant with competently executed cuisine. But that's not what they do anymore. The highlights were a decent kale salad with nice white beans but there was too much acid in the dressing. The Brussels sprouts were nice with some confusing cranberries that didn't work. The low point was a tie between a short ribs that set you up for some serious flavor with an exotic name that tasted literally of nothing but yeast because it was encased in liquid raw bread and the fish entree which came with a warning. "Keep in mind it's served rare." Ok, I'm fine with a seared piece of raw fish but this was just a tepid sear and cold fish with no flavor surrounded by a pentagram of broccoli bits unceremoniously fallen on by spicy mayo that didn't have any spice. The people at the table next to us seemed to have the same issues with bland food because she was hammering away with pepper and salt which, luckily, the kitchen doesn't need. They were nice enough to comp us on the terrible bits as the servers are the only good thing going for this place now but someone do something about the food because there is no way they can stay afloat serving "reassuringly expensive" cardboard. Oh and the views are spectacular at sundown. Catch them from a road nearby. read more

I'm not sure why there are several poor reviews of this newly opened restaurant. Maybe they did have some growing pains when initially opening, which is understandable. Or maybe locals didn't like the change in the long, existing management or format. I'm not sure but they are hitting their stride now. First off, you are not going to get a restaurant with a better view than Terra Mar in all of the Mendocino area and that includes every table and the bar/lounge/patio area. Second, you can't write a good review about a restaurant if the food and drinks are not outstanding because that is where everything starts. I am here to report, other that the salmon for the other couple we were with being slightly underdone (I'm sure she could have requested to throw it back in the pan for a bit but she chose not to) the food was just excellent! The scallops were seasoned and cooked perfectly. The rib eye as well with just the perfect amount of marbling. Pre-cutting is something I don't necessarily prefer with a ribeye but it actually worked, especially when sharing it with the rest of the table. The au gratin potatoes were a unique and wonderful surprise as you don't see potatoes prepared au gratin very often. They were also enjoyed by everyone as we decided to go a bit family style since we all ordered different plates. The lamb was good, especially with the yogurt with apricot sauce, although we probably would have preferred it lollipop style instead of grounded. The burrata with bread appetizer though was just tremendous and that could have been an entire meal in of itself. I would be remiss of course if I didn't mention the great service provided by Trevor and the rest of the wait staff. Trevor was very pleasant with a sly sense of humor and importantly was very efficient as the drinks and food all came out well timed and delivered. Room is limited on this Yelp app review, so I will end by saying the 5 star rating I am giving is well deserved for the restaurant Terra Mar. read more

We spent the weekend at the Inn and were looking forward to our dinner here. When it was the Albion Inn I had great experiences. But unfortunately, this was not even close to being the case this time. After we were seated, we were greeted by the waiter who was polite and nice, I had brought a bottle of wine for the dinner, and we started with a cocktail. We had ordered two appetizers, the scallops and the Barrada to start with. Unfortunately, the scallops were the only good thing of the night. The Barada was dry and had no oil or seasoning to it and the bread served with it was cold. At that point, I asked the waiter if you could bring a couple glasses so I could pour the wine. It took me two other times of asking other people before I was brought the wine glasses, which in total took about 15 minutes. The waiter should've noticed that when I sat down that there were no wine glasses on the table. Then the main courses came. I ordered the black squid ink paella, and she ordered a vegetarian quinoa dish. When I looked at my dish, I could tell it was very dry. There was no liquid no sauce no nothing to the paella, but just clumps of rice with muscles stuck into the rice. Everything was overcooked, complete lack of seasoning and utterly and completely dry. Her dish was the same. It was completely dry. Had no sauce to it whatsoever and had zero flavor to it. We asked the waiter to come over and asked if we could get more sauce/broth for our dishes due to that they were dry. When he came back with the sauces/broth, her broth was dead cold and had zero flavor to it and mine for the paella was like a paste which didn't fit the paella. Her dish was so bad. We asked him to take it back and to bring us a simple Hummus appetizer. And even that was not very good the vegetables were dry. The hummus was bland and lack seasoning, but we went ahead and ate it because we were starving. The staff seemed to lack experience overall. The hostess and other staff looked extremely young, which I don't have a problem with, but you could tell they were totally inexperienced and lacked any type of oversight from management on site. It's very unfortunate to see how this restaurant has fallen when it was independently owned, and now has been taken over by a corporation and the service is completely fallen off, and the standards have completely gone away. And to give it some context, the restaurant was not busy at all. read more

Best dinner and service we've had so far in Mendocino. The restaurant vibes were great with a cozy fire place. Come here for excellent farm to table salad and pizza. All ingredients felt so fresh and were delicious. Wine was excellent with generous fills. Will certainly be returning, read more

Stopped in for dinner from SF - a group of twelve friends on May 3rd. Was so happy with the food, service and the best view on the coast! Shared grilled asparagus with romesco sauce, new potatoes with ramp aioli and the squid ink paella with my partner. Generous portions (not SF petite) and the paella was outstanding. Friends enjoyed the roasted chicken, ceviche tostadas, the Pacific catch (halibut) and almost all of the rest of the menu. Nothing disappointed. Finished with a terrific strawberry rhubarb cobbler. (One person got gluten free too.) They accommodated the bottles of wine we brought, which we supplemented with their great cocktail menu. The place is really nice. Comfortable seating area/couches for drinks. A great view of the water. Food is seasonal, local & fresh. And, our waiter was stellar. Very patient, accommodating and good-natured with our many requests. Thank you! read more

I ordered the vegetarian pasta; it was extremely bland. The linguini tasted like it came from a box, but they didn't advertise fresh pasta. I asked for parmesean, hoping to get more flavor still boring. The hostess was our waitress; she was very attentive but never asked how I liked my meal when she took away my full plate of pasta. My husband ordered the Cioppino, and he said it was not good, very salty. We were both disappointed. We had been there a few years ago and loved it so sadly disappointed. read more