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Terra American Bistro
7091 El Cajon Blvd
San Diego, CA 92115
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Main Menu
Thursday Date Night
Main Menu
all split items are $6
Shareables
Salty Peppery Calamari
$16.00
fried garlic, green onion, chili flake, sambal aioli
Fried Brussels Sprouts**
$14.00
garlic, lemon, parmesan
vegetarian
Short Rib Quesadilla
$16.00
pickled red onion, aged cheddar, black beans, pico de gallo, chipotle aioli
Garbage Fries**
$12.00
seasoned salt, cheddar, bacon, caramelized onion, house sauce, green onion
Skillet Mac 'n Cheese
$13.00
rigatoni, brie, gruyere & parmesan, truffle oil, breadcrumbs
vegetarian
- Add: Chicken Breast
- $6.00
- Add: Bacon
- $3.00
Truffle Fries**
$9.00
kosher salt, parmesan, truffle oil, green onion
vegetarian
Warm Artichoke & Spinach Dip^
$14.00
onion, garlic, parmesan, grilled bread
vegetarian
Bistro Flatbread^
$16.00
house made Italian chicken sausage, san marzano tomato, garlic, basil, mozzarella
Cheesy Flatbread^
$14.00
gorgonzola, mozzarella, parmesan, jalapeno ranch
Ginger Chicken Potstickers
$13.00
sweet chile-soy sauce
Soup 'n' Salads
to any salad below add: chicken breast $6, salmon $15, flat iron steak $16
Soup 'o' the Day
- Cup $4.00
- Bowl $7.00
Mixed Green Salad
$7.00
shredded carrot, watermelon radish, lemon vinaigrette
vegan
gluten-free
Chopped Salad
$12.00
romaine, gorgonzola, bacon, tomato-thyme marmalade, buttermilk ranch
gluten-free
Mediterranean Salad
$11.00
baby greens, tomato, cucumber, red onion, olives, feta, balsamic dressing
vegetarian
gluten-free
Burgers & Sandwiches
All natural 8oz Wagyu beef burgers. Sandwiches served with french fries or citrus slaw. Sub - side salad $2, garlic fries $1, truffle fries $3; sub gluten free bun or beyond patty $1 each
Terra Burger* ^
$17.00
American wagyu, caramelized onion, gorgonzola, lettuce, tomato, truffle aioli
Bacon 'n Cheddar Burger* ^
$17.00
American wagyu, aged cheddar, bacon, lettuce, tomato, house sauce, pickle chips
Nashville Hot Chicken
$17.00
fried chicken breast, nashville hot oil, comeback sauce, slaw, pickle chips
Chicken Katsu
$16.00
fried chicken breast, kewpie mayo, kimchee, tonkatsu sauce
Fried Chicken
$16.00
cheddar, jalapeno ranch, lettuce, tomato
Entrees
Red Wine Braised Short Rib
$30.00
12 hour braise, beef sugo, yukon potato mash, garlic-herb vegetables
gluten-free
Chicken Katsu
$19.00
fried chicken breast, rice, kimchee, tonkatsu sauce, cilantro
Rigatoni Bolognese
$21.00
chicken fennel sausage, san marzano tomatoes, garlic, basil, parmesan
Roasted Salmon
$27.00
herb oil, basmati rice, garlic-herb vegetables, balsamic syrup
Flat Iron Steak*
$28.00
chimichurri, yukon potato mash, creamed spinach
gluten-free
California Pasta Bowl**
$15.00
rigatoni, garlic oil, garlic, basil, heirloom grape tomatoes, parmesan
- Add Tofu
- $3.00
- Add Chicken
- $5.00
- Add Salmon
- $12.00
- Add Flat Iron Steak
- $13.00
Asian Chicken Bowl**
$19.00
cabbage, roasted vegetables, sweet chile-soy sauce, basmati rice sambal aioli, cilantro, sesame
gluten-free
- Substitute Tofu
- $18.00
- Substitute Flat Iron Steak
- $26.00
- Substitute Salmon
- $26.00
South of the Border Carne Bowl**
$26.00
basmati rice, pico de gallo, chipotle black beans jalapeño ranch, sliced flat iron steak
gluten-free
- Add Avocado
- $3.00
- Substitute Tofu
- $18.00
- Substitute Chicken Breast
- $19.00
- Substitute Salmon
- $26.00
Non Alcoholic Drinks
Lemongrass-Ginger Lemonade
$4.99Freshly Brewed Iced Tea & Fountain Drinks
$4.49The Boulevard
$4.99
hibiscus syrup, mint, soda
San Pellegrino
- Ind $4.49
- Sm $6.49
- Lg $8.49
Specialty Cocktails
Spring Fling
$14.00
cucumber infused gin, elderflower liqueur, champagne, splash of lime
Habanero Hibiscus Margarita
$14.00
habanero infused tequila, hibiscus syrup, lime agave syrup, sweet 'n sour
Kentucky Lemonade
$14.00
house sage bourbon, house made lemongrass-ginger lemonade, soda water, bitters
Terra Sangria
$13.00
red wine, brandy, triple sec citrus juice, fresh fruit
Golden Thyme
$14.00
batch 22 gold, sage bourbon, Chambord orange bitters, fresh thyme
Spicy Paloma
$14.00
habanero infused tequila, fresh grapefruit juice soda, tahin rim
Basil Martini
$14.00
lemon-basil vodka, basil leaves sweet 'n sour, splash of soda
Barnyard Mule
$14.00
vodka, lemongrass syrup bitters, ginger beer, lime
Newly Fashioned
$14.00
sage bourbon, bitters, simple syrup, orange toschi amarena cherries
Draft
Newtopia POG Cider
cider with passion, orange and guava juices
- 16oz $8.00
Pizza Port Sharkbite Red Ale
American Red
- 16oz $8.00
Karl Strauss Aurora Hoppyalis IPA
- 16oz $9.00
Stone Brewing Buenaveza, Baja Style Lime & Salt Lager
- 16oz $8.00
Modern Times Orderville, Hazy IPA
- 16oz $8.00
Cans
Pizza Port Chronic Ale, Amber Ale
- 16oz $7.50
Stone Arrogant Bastard, American Strong Ale
- 19.2oz $8.50
Modern Times Black House, Oatmeal Coffee Stout
- 16oz $8.50
From the Bar
Terra 43
$11.00
Kahlua, licor 43, steamed milk Dorda Double Chocolate Liqueur
Iced Carajillo
$9.00
Licor 43 and coffee over ice
From the Kitchen
St Louis Gooey Butter Cake
$8.00
fresh berries
Cast Iron Baked Banana Bread Puddin'
$9.00
bourbon butterscotch, pecans, whipped cream
Flourless Chocolate Cake
$8.00
salt caramel, whipped cream, fresh berries
gluten-free
House Made Sorbet or Ice Cream
gluten-free
- One Scoop $4.00
- Two Scoops $6.00
Coffee / Tea
Cafe Moto Drip Coffee/Decaf
$4.50Cafe Moto Looseleaf Tea
$4.50
chamomile, assam fancy, kir quincy, earl grey blood orange, pan fired green
Brandies, Cognacs + Scotch
Courvoisier VSOP
$14.00Glennfiddich 12 Yr
$11.50Macallan 12 Yr Sherry Oak Single Malt
$22.00Talisker Skye 10 Yr
$18.00Early Dining Menu
Dining room only. Available Tuesday-Saturday 4:30-6pm
Early Dining Menu
Not valid with any other offer, discount or special promotion. Order any entrée at regular price and receive a cup of soup or side salad, and a choice of ice cream or seasonal sorbet for dessert
Happy Hour
Bar only. 4:30pm-6:30pm
House Wine & Well Drinks
$7.00Draft Beers
$6.00Specialty Cocktails
$10.00$3 Off All Shareables
*Consuming raw or undercooked meat, poultry seafood or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. **Vegan option. ^Gluten free option
First Course Appetizer
Choice of one To Share
Fried Brussels Sprouts**
garlic, lemon, parmesan
vegetarian
Cheesy Flatbread
gorgonzola, mozzarella, parmesan jalapeno ranch
vegetarian
Skillet Mac 'n Cheese
rigatoni, brie, gruyere & parmesan truffle oil, breadcrumbs
vegetarian
Mediterranean Salad
baby greens, tomato, cucumber red onion, olives, feta, balsamic dressing
vegetarian
gluten-free
Entrée Selections
substitute tofu, salmon or steak add $8; Choice of one each
Chicken Katsu
fried chicken breast, rice, kimchee tonkatsu sauce, cilantro
Rigatoni Bolognese
chicken fennel sausage, san marzano tomatoes, garlic, basil, parmesan
Terra Burger*
American wagyu, caramelized onion, gorgonzola, lettuce, tomato, truffle aioli and French fries
Asian Chicken Bowl**
cabbage, roasted vegetables, sweet chile-soy sauce, basmati rice, sambal aioli, cilantro, sesame
gluten-free
Dessert
Choice of one To Share
Flourless Chocolate Cake
salt caramel
St Louis Gooey Butter Cake
fresh berries
*Consuming raw or undercooked meat, poultry, seafood or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. **Vegan option
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General Info
Payment Types
All Major Cards
Cuisine
American - Contemporary
Meals
Dinner
Hours
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
4:30pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday:
4:30pm - 8:30pm
Thursday:
4:30pm - 8:30pm
Friday:
4:30pm - 8:30pm
Saturday:
4:30pm - 8:30pm
Sunday:
Closed
About Us
Terra Restaurant was in Hillcrest from May 1998 to April 2011. We have since moved to the East College District of San Diego to bring farm to table dining to the east county. Chef Jeff