Every day we strive to bring the freshest most thoughtfully grown ingredients to the plate. We demonstrate our respect for nature and those who passionately tend to it through well crafted food that is presented simply. Our menu is written daily and is derived from a wide variety of products that are brought to our door by dozens of small growers. This menu concept allows us to purchase in small quantities, reducing waste and ensuring freshness. Cutting in house gives us the opportunity to use every part of the ethically and sustainably grown animals we choose. We do our best to approach each day and every ingredient with curiosity and wonder rather than expectation. Our skilled and knowledgeable staff will guide you through our ever changing menu as well as offer insight into what we are most proud of today. Let the unknown excite you!
"The food and service are always outstanding. What is lost is how throughout the wine list is. It is clear the food and wine are sells red together which is not the case at many fine dining restaurants where they develop both independently."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"I am so glad that my mother and I ventured out to Waconia for Terra. I love the fact that it is a farm to table restaurant and that it has a smaller menu that changes regularly. If we had to live in restaurants, this would be my dream place! The service and ambiance was wonderful. My waiter was extremely informative (and smelled great, too!). And the food, oh the food. It was incredible. I loved the addition of spring produce. I think it is safe to say that I will be back again soon!"
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"Second visit to Terra last weekend. Excellent food and surprisingly affordable considering the quality! CLimited menu that changes daily, but wonderful choices!"
Dined on 04/27/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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"For a fairly expensive meal, the meal did not impress. Both the salmon and chicken were over-cooked and dry. The only good food item in our party was the meatloaf. Will not return to Terra Waconia again."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2013
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"The food was fine but not in any way fantastic and the presentation was a bit pedantic. The service was lackluster. The restaurant was not full but we waited for quite awhile before we were even offered water. I'm not sure the price was worth the experience."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2013
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"Love the concept of this restaurant (farm to table) and was very excited to try it. Overall the food was good - nice taste combinations and well thought out offerings for a changing daily menu. Things preventing me to give an excellent rating: very over-priced for local ingredients (unevenly cooked and tough steak for $30+), inconsistent portions (tiny Shepherd's Pie was not entree size) and lack of information from waitstaff for each dish (blackboard not visible at sunset due to glare). Not completely disappointed but not eager to return on a repeat basis."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic
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"Fresh, local and ever changing entrees sets Terra apart from other restaurants! My son, his girlfriend and I thoroughly enjoyed the perfectly prepared roasted cauliflower, flank steak, salmon and goat entrees. I feel that if 18 year olds recognize truly freshly prepared food then think of how many more people could be experiencing Terra in Waconia and make it their next dining destination favorite!"
Dined on 03/21/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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"This was the best food I've had in a long time, and we even eat at nice places regularly. We live in Waconia and hadn't been for awhile, apparently forgetting just what a gem it is. How fortunate for us. Even the salad was memorable! Wow!"
Dined on 03/20/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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"This was our first experience and it was amazing. The food was definitely the star. The menu changes daily but for reference, we have pulled beef nachos as a starter - A+. We each had a salad- mine featuring pork belly and my husbands had fresh local chèvre. Both were delicious with a great mix of flavors. For our main courses, we selected rabbit with gnocchi and flank steak with steamed carrots and Brussels spouts. Again, wonderful flavors and great pairing of ingredients. The meat was cooked perfectly as well.
The atmosphere is great for a date night and the staff was attentive and knowledgeable. We will be back again and again!"
Dined on 03/15/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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"The service and food were awesome. The atmosphere was very quiet and they made you feel like you were the only customer in the restaurant. Definitely will go back again."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"Terra is a neighborhood Gem worth the drive. I have yet to experience a meal that was less than amazing. Our table of 4 dined on: Goat, Rabbit & Steel Head Trout. Just another ordinary Thursday night! You can feel safe to try new things in this Chef's capable hands."
Dined on 03/14/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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"We had been here before and the food knocked our socks off. Do we brought friends along this time. But we were disappointed. The flank steak was so tough it was nearly inedible. And my husbands fish lacked seasoning. I loved my spinach citrus salad and he loved his soup but dessert was not great either. I don't know if we will be back."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2006
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"The food was extremely disapppointing. The high level of salt used on the mahi-mahi made it inedible. My husband's pork chop was quite tough. The manager didn't spare a moment to apologize."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"Felt like this was a real find. The food was absolutely amazing. The restaurant is small and not decorated in any special way, but it was cozy, and the staff were all involved and friendly. Highly recommend!"
Dined on 03/01/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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"Terra Waconia was a wonderful surprise! The ambiance was intimate and inviting, the concept of local sourcing was appealing, and the food was out of this world! Between 4 guests we tried a broad variety of dishes and each one was better than the last (A!+ on lamb bolognese and pork shoulder). The presentation of the food was eye-pleasing and the menu options unique and interesting (try the Duqqa). To find such a pearl nestled in a small Minnesota town was an unexpected delight. Our server was personable and knowledgeable and enhanced the experience as well. Can't wait to return!"
Dined on 02/27/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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"We just visited Terra Waconia for the second time in three weeks. They had a completely different and equally delightful menu each time. We love the intimate fining experience that they offer. We live fairly close but would drive from the cities if we had to. A sheer delight!"
Dined on 02/15/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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"Drove through a blinding snow from Minnetonka to take my significant other out on a special date. It was well worth it. The food was great the ambiance reminded us of our trip to Ireland and the many small bistros sans the Irish music. What a fabulous find for anyone wanting great food a small, romantic restaurant "away from the cities.""
Dined on 02/01/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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"One of the most incredible experiences I have ever had in a restaurant. Each course of food was outstanding, the atmosphere was very romantic and quiet enough to hold a conversation. The service was excellent in fact a lot of restaurants could learn from their service. I would give this my highest rating."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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"Great date night and food - highly recommend! Love that we just moved to the area and have a gem of a foodie restaurant! :)"
Dined on 01/25/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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"What a great place! We've been trying to find unique non-chain restaurants in the western suburbs and this was perfect. Each course was amazing and so flavorful. Will be coming again soon!"
Dined on 01/24/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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"Terra Waconia is one of the best kept secrets in the Twin Cites. The food is exceptional and the service is outstanding. It's by far our favorite place to dine in MN."
Dined on 01/25/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic
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"My husband and I dined at Terra recently by the recommendation of a coworker. We live south of the river, and non chain establishments with really good food are hard to come by. I was prepared to pay more than usual for a dinner out because I value really great food and Terra did not dissapoint. We started with the roasted cauliflower, which had a wonderful crust,and was well flavored without being too oily. I ordered the lamb, which the server explained that it was a Moroccan seasoned cous cous with a braised lamb shank. It was incredible. The lamb was cooked beautifully tender, and seasoned well. I thought it had the consistency of beef, with the rich flavor of lamb, but not overpowering. My husband had the mahi mahi,which was great."
Dined on 01/18/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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