Rick L.
Yelp
Tierra Sur is a top-notch, all Kosher restaurant (non-dairy) located in the Herzog Wine Winery in Oxnard, CA. There's just about nothing else like it in the area and one can see why it would also be a destination for those in Los Angeles seeking a fine dining and also certified Kosher experience.
They do have some vegetarian options, though glancing through the menu with that as my focus, it clearly wasn't their main intention, and the menu does change seasonally - so some of what I had in July is not currently available at this December writing.
Of course, since you're at a winery, you might as well start with wine. Our table shared the Camouflage Red Blend. This was one of the most satisfying glasses of wine I have ever had. I'm certainly not a wine expert, but I've had enough to at least know whether or not I like it...I liked this a lot. I'm rarely moved to buy wine as the result of having it at a restaurant. In this rare occasion, the Herzog Camouflage Red has entered my permanent list of "buy this wine."
For my main, I had the Veggie Pizzetta. (a version with veal is what's available on the menu as of this writing.) For a non-dairy pizza this wasn't bad. Points for effort...but as firm believer in the power of cheese, this was not my favorite dish in the world.
I also had a side of their "Potato Fries." I'm also a firm believer in the potential of french fries, and there was something about them putting the word "potato" right in the name that inspired me to order them. These were super super good. Perfectly cooked, perfectly thick, perfectly tasty fries that I didn't want to share with anyone (err, though I did.)
A couple of odd choices for my meal, but this was brunch time and I tend to eat lighter earlier in the day, especially with the absence of brunch foods on the menu. Thy also offer house-made pastas, a pumpkin fritter is currently on the menu, sweet potato fries, and a Squash-Apple Soup round out the vegetalrian options I can see currently available.
So if I had to do it again (and I would), I'd come back for dinner and have the more hearty pasta dish and more tapas.
All in all this was a VERY nice restaurant with impeccable service and the extra bonus of being able to walk up the stars and view the wine cellars was pretty cool.