Absolutely yes, Terra Plata, was worth the wait!
Festive, warm, welcoming interior. Don't balk - order the $3 Columbia City bread and butter. You'll thank me later when you have something to sop all that goodness on your plates. Genuine and knowledgeable waitperson. Perfectly grilled spot prawns with chimichurri. Glad I listened to the waitperson's recommendation because the pork loin mega chop with kale, apples, polenta, and jus was perfect. The cauliflower dish made me a believer. Usually I prefer broccoli, but this was so tasty. The food was artfully arranged, perfectly seasoned, and demonstrated the attention to detail with regards to taste, quality, and temperature. The chocolate hazelnut terrine was brought out by Chef Tamara Murphy herself. I didn't need to fawn over her excessively like a fan girl. My clean plates (yes, use the bread, your fingers, heck your tongue if need be) were proof that the Terra Plata staff are doing something right. Make those reservations. Don't think about it too hard, just go already!