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Terra American Bistro
Terra bistro and wine Bar, located in the heart of Albuquerque’s north valley, is one of Northern New Mexico's most celebrated restaurants which features contemporary American cuisine from chef/owner Peter Lukes. Since opening in 1998, Terra has enjoyed remarkable culinary success, receiving accolades from Zagat, the Albuquerque Journal and Tribune, ABQ The Magazine and Local Flavor among others. The menu changes seasonally, utilizing the freshest, locally grown herbs and vegetables including items harvested from Chef Lukes' own gardens. Expect generous portions and creative combinations of French and Italian provincial flavors. The wine list is easily accessible offering an affordable and worldly selection and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming. Terra has become a neighborhood favorite, and "…remains one of the best restaurants in Albuquerque." (The Albuquerque Journal, 2009).
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26 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Rating Breakdown 26 reviews
5 stars
(10)
4 stars
(6)
3 stars
(3)
2 stars
(5)
1 star
(2)
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(10)
- romantic(9)
- special occasion(9)
- notable wine list(7)
- fit for foodies(6)
- good for groups(1)
Terra American Bistro Reviews List
Review 1 for Terra American Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Thank you
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I just wanted to reach and say "Thank you"...for the great service...Best Regards, Mark"
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 2 for Terra American Bistro
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The food is excellent, however
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food is excellent, however the service was very slow. My wife and I have been disappointed the last three times that we have been there, it has taken too long to get the food, and to then have the plates cleared afterwards."
Dined on 04/11/2013
2009
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Review 3 for Terra American Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The Chicken Piccata was OUTSTANDING
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The Chicken Piccata was OUTSTANDING !! And I always enjoy the Ceasar salad. Great service and nice atmosphere."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 4 for Terra American Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Two for Two
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This was our second visit to Terra and the service and food were great both times. Wait staff was attentive without being intrusive. Entrees add inventive features to traditional dishes."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 5 for Terra American Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We enjoyed our dinner there...and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We enjoyed our dinner there...and the portions allowed for leftovers. A pretty good wine list, unfortunately, two wines that were recommended by our server turned out to be unavailable. However, his third suggestion proved successful and paired well with the meal. Food was delicious and the pasta was well cooked."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 6 for Terra American Bistro
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The service upon arrive was
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The service upon arrive was very professional and it did not stop there. From the moment we sat down the wait staff was very prompt and took care of all our dining . The menu selection will fit a wide range of taste, and all cooked to perfection. This is in my opinion one of Albuquerque's hidden Italian cuisine secrets."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2012
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 7 for Terra American Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Always a good experience with
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Always a good experience with inventive dishes."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 8 for Terra American Bistro
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Perfect Night Out
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"A delightful dinner - tasty pasta dishes and salads and Chianti. Attentive service, but not intrusive. Food was served promptly even though the restaurant was busy. Perfect night out for two couples wanting a quiet enough environment for conversation."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 9 for Terra American Bistro
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Terra wasn't bad, we just
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Terra wasn't bad, we just weren't impressed. The two tables next to us were seated after us, yet they had drinks and bread before our waiter even talked to us. The staff was friendly enough, just not very attentive. The food was good enough, but I'd give the whole experience lower marks for the service alone."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2011
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Review 10 for Terra American Bistro
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Go if you've got 3 hours for dinner
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We waited over 15 minutes just to be greeted by our server, then over 35 minutes just to get our drinks. Our server never checked on us to see how we were doing. The food took over an hour to get to us which we didn't really mind but we had to flag down the bus boy for refills. Worst Valentines Day dinner experience ever!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
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Review 11 for Terra American Bistro
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good food, bad service.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"There was only ONE waiter, which I figured was the manager, so the food came out soooo slowly, which my boyfriend and I waited for at least two hours for our food and even an hour for our appetizer! Good food, but because of the service I will not go again."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 12 for Terra American Bistro
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
The food was okay but the
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was okay but the service was terrible. We had reservations on Valentine's Day. We waited 10 minutes for the server to even come to the table. We waited 40 minutes for water and bread even though we requested it several times. The people who were seated after us got their food before we did and the people who were seated before us got their food even later. When we complained to the owner, he said "That's why I don't go out on Valentine's Day!""
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
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Review 13 for Terra American Bistro
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
The service and food was not
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The service and food was not very good. Seafood was overlooked, we had to keep reminding our waiter for service. I went ahead and gave him a good tip, only because I know that is their primary income and all my children have worked in the same profession."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: notable wine list
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Review 14 for Terra American Bistro
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
We have been going to Terra
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We have been going to Terra for approx 12/13 years.....the food has deteriorated significantly since their move to Italian Bistro cuisine."
Dined on 02/08/2013
2006
Special Features: romantic
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Review 15 for Terra American Bistro
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
My daughter and I checked
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"My daughter and I checked out Terra last week and were disappointed. We will not be back. Terra is definitely upscale with pretensions at being a cut above. We found the lunch menu exceedingly ordinary in its offerings and the very pleasant wait person unable to give the service we expected. Long waits for all service and a simple request for red pepper flakes for the pizza forgotten. When he finally reappeared we asked again and this time it did arrive. Our theory? understaffing. After a very overpriced meal for 2 glasses of wine and a shared small pizza and seared tuna salad, we were told that only decaf coffee was on offer. we declined and made our escape."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2012
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Terra American Bistro
Based on the average of (11) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate