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Terra

1345 Railroad Ave. (Adams St) Send to Phone
St. HelenaCA 94574
707-963-8931 | Make Restaurant Reservations
Extraordinary twists on the definition of California cuisine. Terra Restaurant is one of our | Top 10 Napa/Sonoma (CA) Romantic Restaurants | Top 10 Napa/Sonoma (CA) Special Occasion Restaurants | Top 10 Napa/Sonoma (CA) FoodRating Restaurants |

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Dinner Wed.-Mon.

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Great Wine List

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Dining room at Terra, St. Helena, CATerra has attracted a solid following, and for good reason. Chef Hiro Sone and his wife and pastry chef Lissa Doumani turn out daringly sophisticated food in a beautifully restored 1880s-vintage stone structure. The tiled floors, flickering candles, cushy banquettes and wooden beams make this one of the most romantic restaurants in the valley. Sone draws on many countries for inspiration. A Thai-influenced grilled salmon comes enrobed in a kicky red-curry sauce. His spicy tripe with spaghettini and butter beans is heavenly for the adventurous, as are the sweetbreads in pistou sauce. Lobster chowder and broiled saké-marinated sea bass with shrimp dumplings will please more mainstream eaters. Doumani's desserts aren’t superfluous---they’re true treats, especially her tiramisu. The topnotch wine list caters to all budgets and curiosities, and there’s passion behind the pairings.

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