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Organic farm-to-table fare and cocktails at Terra - Terra at The Steward Hotel, Santa Barbara, CA

Terra at The Steward Hotel

4.2
4.2
37 Reviews
$31 to $50
Farm-to-table

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2 people
19:00
Booked 1 time today
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Healthy
Indulge in food that nourishes and delights at Terra, located inside The Steward Hotel in Santa Barbara. Experience organic and local California cuisine for breakfast and dinner. Local legend celebrates The Steward’s location as the originator of avocado toast. Lunch items are available at our marketplace, perfect for enjoying a picnic in a lush garden setting.

Executive Chef Augusto Caudillo brings a wealth of culinary expertise and local knowledge to the heart of Santa Barbara. Graduating from Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts, he honed his skills in various kitchens, including Fess Parker Wine Country Inn and Lucky’s Steakhouse. Caudillo's passion for food began at a young age, growing amid a large family where meals were a cornerstone of connection and memory-making. Drawing inspiration from both Californian and Mediterranean traditions, Caudillo's dishes offer a tantalizing blend of aesthetics and nutrition — a testament to his love of crafting memorable experiences.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table, Californian, Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Bar Daily 3:00 pm–12:00 am Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (805) 683-6722
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Augusto Caudillo
  • Private party facilities
    Email jbyerly@247hotels.com to organise your next private event with us!
  • Area
    Goleta
  • Cross Street
    Located on Hollister Ave between Dearborn Pl and Sumida Gardens Ln
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Vegan

Offers

  • Daily Happy Hour for Nosh + Nibbles

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Sat - 17:00 - 21:45
    Join us for happy hour at Terra lobby bar for a taste of local and organic California fare such as our Farmers Cheese and Charcuterie Board and Goleta Guacamole & House-Made Chips. Try our Cocktail of the Day or enjoy discounted draft beer and wines by the glass. Sip and savor indoor or outdoor by the fire pit. Offered from 5 - 6pm every Sunday through Thursday and from 3 - 6pm every Friday and Saturday.

    Daily Happy Hour for Nosh + Nibbles photo
  • Special Fall Cocktails

    5 Nov 2024 - 30 Nov 2024
    Sun - Sat - 07:00 - 10:00, 17:00 - 21:45
    This fall, cozy up at Terra, where the crisp air meets craft cocktails designed to embrace the season. Our expert mixologists have crafted a lineup of special fall drinks, and each drink is a perfect way to celebrate autumn. Join us for great food, seasonal cocktails, and the best of fall vibes! Spiced Salted Cream Cold Brew Martini - $20

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  • Celebrate Thanksgiving in a Unique Way!

    Multiple dates available
    Celebrate Thanksgiving in a unique way by dining at Terra in beautiful Santa Barbara. Delight your palate with a set three-course dinner for $65. With three seatings available at 3pm, 5pm, and 7pm, there's a time to fit everyone's schedule. Hurry though, spaces are limited so reservations are encouraged.

    Celebrate Thanksgiving in a Unique Way! photo

What 37 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 3.8Food
  • 3.8Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Terra at The Steward Hotel offers a "lovely dining experience" with a "quiet, great ambiance," making it a cozy spot for hotel guests. While some diners noted slow service and limited menu options, the food is often described as "mostly delicious." Perfect for a relaxed meal with a charming atmosphere.

37 Reviews
  1. Deb

    Los Angeles

    85 reviews

    5.0

    85 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We started our meal with excellent cocktails. Well-made and delicious. I had the kale salad as an entree. The dressing was so good. My husband had the salmon. Very moist and the accompaniments were interesting and tasty. Josiah was our very accommodating waiter. Nothing we asked was too much. He even had an adffogato concocted for our dessert. The restaurant is bright and airy with a fun ambiance.

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  2. Kristi

    Central Coast

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 17 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very quaint and comfortable. Very convenient to guests at the hotel. We just had appetizers and wine but the dinners being served looked very good.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 6 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    It was so cute, loved the vibes. Food was good, service was a little rough.

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  4. Mary

    San Diego

    27 reviews

    4.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on 22 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Menu online was not up to date. We were surprised by the limited offerings. Food was good. Service a little slow.

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  5. Raymond

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 2 September 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Food took 60 mins to arrive to table after ordering.

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  6. CARRIE

    Orange County

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 August 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    This is a newer restaurant at a new hotel so they seem to be working on things. But, they were out of 2 of the 5 deserts, the artichoke lacked flavor, the burger tasted microwaved and they brought us to go cups when we ordered coffee with our desert. We had to ask for porcelain cups and pour our coffee. For this type of restaurant, I expect more.

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  7. Magnolia952

    Los Angeles

    12 reviews

    2.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 20 July 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was mostly delicious but service was just atrocious. Wait staff were serviceable but completely overwhelmed. Our family of four had a reservation for 6:30 pm on a Friday night and it took two full hours for us to get through dinner with no appetizer service (the appetizers we ordered inexplicably came with the dinner when it finally came). When we arrived at the restaurant most of the tables were empty, but they wouldn’t let us sit at any of the tables we wanted to sit at because they said they were reserved. We said we had a reservation, but that didn’t matter. However as other patrons arrived without reservations, they were allowed to sit wherever. The wait staff were just overwhelmed - I think there were three guys for the dining room, bar and pool area. Who is managing this place? At one point we waited 30 minutes to order a drink. We tried to go up to the bar and order one but never were able to get the bartender’s attention. Every step of the way it was hard to find our server or really anyone to help us. When we could finally flag someone down, it would then take awhile for any request to be fulfilled. The food (when it finally came) was almost all great. Kids meals (burgers and PB&J) were devoured and adult meals (cavatelli and steak) were delicious. Only bummer were the mashed potatoes were cold and flaky, almost like they were from a grocery store. One final note: they were out of a ton of stuff on the wine list. Not a big deal, but annoying when you’re trying to order.

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  8. JenniferC

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 25 June 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The server was very nice and attentive, but not a high end server at all. This is solid hotel food at best. It is far more expensive than it should be for the quality and quantity. The charcuterie board had about $3 worth of cheese on it. The portions were tiny. Also, we dined here for dinner and again for breakfast. A breakfast for two was $60 with no alcohol. I’m from the SF Bay Area and am quite used to high prices but $18++ for yogurt & fruit?! Also, at both meals, we were told that several main dishes were unavailable because the kitchen was out of ingredients.

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  9. johnf

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 16 June 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    It wasn't obvious when I made my reservation that Sunday was buffet, only. $65 and hardly worth it for normal breakfast options. The tri-tip was good, cool baked potatoes, generic Mac and cheese, plus squash. We did get a free mimosa for Father's Day....😳

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  10. Marcus

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 12 May 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We were there for the Mother’s Day brunch, which was a disappointment… much of the food was cold, or lukewarm at best, and they were slow to replenish… the ambience was nice and I’d imagine for a regular meal it would be quite nice. However, we would not do the buffet brunch again

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FAQs

Terra at The Steward Hotel offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (805) 683-6722.

Terra at The Steward Hotel is rated 4.2 stars by 37 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Terra at The Steward Hotel

5490 Hollister Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93111

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Located on Hollister Ave between Dearborn Pl and Sumida Gardens Ln
  • Area
    Goleta
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Bar Daily 3:00 pm–12:00 am Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table, Californian, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Augusto Caudillo
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Vegan
  • Phone number
    (805) 683-6722
  • Private party facilities
    Email jbyerly@247hotels.com to organise your next private event with us!
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