Tierra Sur

Menu

APPETIZERS / SALADS
Hearts of Romaine Salad
Tomato-Melon Salad
Beet Borscht
Lamb Chorizo con Huevo
Charcuterie Board

HOUSE MADE PASTAS
Red Wine Fettuccini
Farfalle Pasta

 ENTREES
Fennel Crusted Ahi Tuna
Lamb Trio
Salmon
Wise Farms Organic Free-Range Chicken

STEAKS
(Served with:Spinach Mashed Potatoes, Pickled Pearl Onions, Roasted Carrots and Turnips, Red Wine Demi and Bone Marrow Butter)
8oz Spencer C.A.B.
12oz Grass Fed Uruguayan Ribeye
16oz Ribeye C.A.B.
32oz Bone-in Ribeye C.A.B.

Information About Tierra Sur

About Tierra Sur

Tierra Sur has long been recognized as one of the most refined kosher restaurants in the country. While its culinary direction has shifted over the years—most notably with the recent transition to Executive Chef Chris Shertzer—its core identity remains intact: a serious restaurant that happens to be kosher.

The setting is unique. Located inside Herzog Winery, the dining room is open and bright, with high ceilings and subtle design that leans more toward winery elegance than downtown flash. The location within a working vineyard also means wine isn’t just part of the experience—it frames it. Most dishes come with pairing recommendations, and the servers are trained to walk guests through Herzog’s wide range of California vintages.

Under Chef Shertzer, the kitchen has evolved to reflect his background in upscale coastal cuisine. Reviews point to the balanced execution of dishes like grilled lamb shoulder, 16 oz dry-aged ribeye, and fire-roasted vegetables that feel seasonal without relying on trend. The Turnip Wellington has become a quiet standout—less for the novelty, more for the attention to detail. Chef Austin Sper, promoted from within, contributes a playful edge on the dessert menu that regulars have started to take note of.

What diners consistently highlight is the restaurant’s pacing and professionalism. Service is attentive without hovering, and the staff is well-versed in both the food and the wine program. For many, Tierra Sur feels like a destination restaurant, not just a local favorite. It's where people go for anniversaries, for wine tastings that turn into dinners, or just to be reminded that kosher food can reflect the richness of California’s culinary landscape.

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