Season To Taste

4.8

1664 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 33 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Innovative

Season to Taste focuses on celebrating the seasonal bounty of New England by using fresh local ingredients while also incorporating influences from Southern home cooking and traditional European cuisine. With the open kitchen and craft-cocktail bar in the spotlight, Season to Taste is the perfect setting for a casual yet elevated dining experience.

Our patio is open weather dependent and is availble on a first come first serve basis.

We accept reservations via OpenTable for the main dining room for parties of up to 6. For larger parties, please call the restaurant or email nick@seasontotaste.com.

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, European, Contemporary Southern
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 826-9037
Website
http://seasontotaste.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Sam Day
Private party facilities
Host your next special event at Season to Taste!
Private party contact
our Private Event Coordinator: (617) 826-9037

Location
1678 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138
Neighborhood
Cambridge
Cross street
Shepard St. Martin St. Wendell St.
Parking details
Metered parking is available on Mass. Ave.
Public transit
10 Minute walk to Harvard sq, 10 minute walk to Porter sq. Bus stops along Mass Ave.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Season to Taste Presents: NYE Dinner
$25.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 2024 only
Celebrate in style with Season to Taste's NYE Dinner!! - $100 per person prix fix menu includes 5 courses and a welcome cocktail - Guests will have a vegetarian or omnivore option for each course - Suggested wine pairing options - There will be a 2 hour limit for parties of 2-4, and a 2.5 hour limit for parties of 5+ - All guests seated after 8:30pm are welcome to stay for the Late Night celebration - LATE NIGHT: We will be displaying the NYE Time's Square celebration via projector - Champagne toast at midnight!! - 20% gratuity will be added to all parties - $25/pp deposit required for booking, this will be subtracted from final bill on the night of
Chef's Tasting Menu at Season to Taste
$25.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
The Chef's Tasting Experience takes you on a culinary journey through our menu where Chef walks you through each dish including flavors & techniques. Parties will be seated at our Kitchen Counter overlooking our open kitchen so you feel part of the action! Perfect for a fun night out! Menus change every 8 weeks. Details: - 6 course tasting menu for $80 per person. - Please inform us ahead of time of any allergies or dietary restrictions - 2 hour limit to the space - We do two seatings on weekends (Fri-Sat) at 6pm & 8:15, and anytime 5pm-8pm Sunday-Thursday - $25/pp non-refundable deposit required to book (goes towards the check) - 20% gratuity will be added to all checks - Optional beverage pairing add-on for $50
Valentine's Day: Classic Hollywood Love Stories
$25.00 per person
Prepaid
Feb 14, 2025 - Feb 15, 2025
This year for Valentine's Day, we are creating a themed menu that draws inspiration from classic Hollywood love stories. It will be a $100 per person prix fixe menu. Details: - $100/pp prix fixe menu includes 4 courses, amuse, and a welcome drink! - There will be an omnivore and vegetarian option for each course - each course draws inspiration from a classic Hollywood love story! - Recommended wine pairings will be available - $25/pp deposit required (non-refundable within 48hrs of reservation) - 20% gratuity will be automatically applied to each check

Popular dishes

Cheddar & Thyme Biscuit$7.00
served with house pickles, pimento cheese butter add country ham for $5
- Country Ham$4.00
Blistered Shishito Peppers$12.00
malt aioli, crispy shallot
Scotch Duck Egg$14.00
crispy sausage-wrapped duck egg, whole grain mustard aioli, herb salad, fresno
Dirty Rice Arancinis$15.00
duck cracklin', jasmine rice, house hot sauce aioli, urfa
- add one Arancini$5.00
- add two Arancini$10.00
Halibut Ceviche$16.00
bell peppers, lime, cilantro, jalapeno emulsion, tostones
Smoked Trout Toast$17.00
charred chive crema, pickled baby veg, smoked roe, crispy capers
Acorn Squash Salad$16.00
gem lettuces, crispy brussels, pomegranate vinaigrette, pepitas, green goddess
Kale Caesar$16.00
black garlic caesar, sweet potato croutons, pepitas, grana
Grilled Broccolini$14.00
black eyed pea hummus, hushpuppies, tahini honey vinaigrette, herb salad
Foraged Mushrooms$21.00
farmers cheese, pea shoots, radish, sunny egg, truffle vinaigrette
Beet Gnocchi$18.00
smoked goat cheese, golden beets, baby carrot, roasted shallot, beet top pesto
Cajun Shrimp & Grits$21.00
heirloom grits, andouille gumbo, pickled shallot
Short Rib Pressé$18.00
braised collards, cool ranch sunchokes, pepperoncini relish
Lamb Chops$21.00
beer battered onion ring, kale caesar, mint pistou, salsa verde
- Add One Lamb Chop$10.00
- Add Two Lamb Chops$20.00
Crispy Pork Ribs$17.00
morimoto glaze, quince slaw, jalepeno
- Add One Rib$5.00
- Add Two Ribs$10.00

Mains

Miso-Braised Cabbage$28.00
saffron rice, calabrian chili, crispy parsnip, piquillo, fried sage
Nancy's Arepa$27.00
queso, grande tostone, rice, colombian beans, apple celeriac slaw, chipotle salsa
Swordfish Chermoula$39.00
green garbanzo hummus, turnip latke, jimmy nardellos, pepper coulis
Atlantic Halibut$38.00
roasted delicata squash, saffron custard, carrots, broccolini, mushroom & leek conserva
Crispy Fried Half Chicken$34.00
ham braised broad beans, parsnip soubise, hot honey, slaw
Rigatoni Bolognese$33.00
local beef, brown butter breadcrumb, marjoram, ricotta salata
Duck Duet$40.00
roasted duck breast, crispy confit, glazed wing, celeriac, haricot vert, cherry demi, cracklin'

Dessert

S'mores Tart$11.00
chocolate, graham cracker crumb, toasted fluff

What 1,664 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Greater Boston
American
Boston
American

Review summary

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Season To Taste offers a "wonderful dining experience" with its creative and seasonal menu. The chef's tasting menu is "out of this world good" and a highlight for many. Guests praise the "exceptional food quality" and attentive service. Its welcoming atmosphere and expertly crafted cocktails make it a Cambridge gem.

1,664 Reviews

C
Calin
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience. We had the tasting counter 5 course meal. Perfect blended variety of dishes. Flavor & visuals exceeded expectations.
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Laurie
VIP
Greater Boston
85 reviews
5.0
85 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tasting menu was delicious as always. Loved the scallop crudo and brisket! Perfect Crème brûlée with pears topped off a delightful meal.
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Mark
VIP
Greater Boston
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Ate at the chef’s counter and had a great experience. Beverage pairing was also creative and generous!
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constantine
VIP
Greater Boston
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed dining at the chef’s counter last night. Disneyland for foodies…if you enjoy watching a professional culinary team go about its work calmly and quietly, then this is a great experience. Everything we had was incredibly delicious. Sam presented each dish to us and so we understood the creative process and overall technique. Of course, sitting there eating the prix fixe and then seeing other things come just made want to order those as well! Service with a genuine smile and among the most creative food in Cambridge. We will certainly be back. What a great place!
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Olive
VIP
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great good and service - terrific meal. Only challenge was we were close to the door and it at times very cold. Great restaurant
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Steven
London
41 reviews
5.0
41 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Third time here, and we really enjoy the experience. Creative menu, as usual, with many great choices. Lively without being too noisy, quieter as evening went on (7:15 res). Arancini, Shredded Kale Caesar, Mushrooms and Pork Ribs outstanding. Halibut a bit overcooked.
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Elizabeth
Greater Boston
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
There are very few restaurants that can produce food to tickle your tastebuds. Every bite was a superb sensory experience. The two of us ate 5 appetizers and shared a dessert. Our dishes were appropriately paced and arrived in the order that made sense for our palate. We really appreciated the right level of "noise" even though the restaurant was full. This gave us a chance to really talk without worrying that it's too quiet and our neighboring tables will hear us; or too loud so we have to strain beyond our usual conversation voice.
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Jonathan
Greater Boston
43 reviews
5.0
43 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Season to Taste is hard to get into so we took an early reservation sitting at the bar. The bartenders were great – greeted us right away, brought drinks, and served the meal as well as waiter would. We shared ceviche to start which came with nice Tostones and a good size ramekin of fish. Everything blended really well – onions, lemon juice, fish, and cilantro. My wife had a halibut dish that she really liked. I had the braised cabbage and saffron rice, which was tasty, rich, and plenty big. No dessert for us, but will be happy to come back for another dinner…
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Marissa
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was amazing, but the butternut squash bisque was out of this world!
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Huda
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved everything and will be back for more. The service was on point the food was really great. We sat at the bar because there wasn’t a table left and it was amazingly fun to chat with the bartenders and get their recommendations. Lex and the bar manager were pretty great!!
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FAQs

Season To Taste offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 826-9037.

Season To Taste is rated 4.8 stars by 1664 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 33 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

1678 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Shepard St. Martin St. Wendell St.
Neighborhood
Cambridge
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, European, Contemporary Southern
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Metered parking is available on Mass. Ave.
Public transit
10 Minute walk to Harvard sq, 10 minute walk to Porter sq. Bus stops along Mass Ave.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Sam Day
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://seasontotaste.com/
Phone number
(617) 826-9037
Private party facilities
Host your next special event at Season to Taste!
Private party contact
our Private Event Coordinator: (617) 826-9037

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Season To Taste

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

The Diner Reviews Are In: 100 Best Restaurants in America

Season to Taste Presents: NYE Dinner

Chef's Tasting Menu at Season to Taste

Valentine's Day: Classic Hollywood Love Stories

Crispy Pork Ribs

Beet Gnocchi

Swordfish Chermoula

Starters

Cheddar & Thyme Biscuit$7.00

Blistered Shishito Peppers$12.00

Scotch Duck Egg$14.00

Dirty Rice Arancinis$15.00

Halibut Ceviche$16.00

Smoked Trout Toast$17.00

Acorn Squash Salad$16.00

Kale Caesar$16.00

Grilled Broccolini$14.00

Foraged Mushrooms$21.00

Beet Gnocchi$18.00

Cajun Shrimp & Grits$21.00

Short Rib Pressé$18.00

Lamb Chops$21.00

Crispy Pork Ribs$17.00

Mains

Miso-Braised Cabbage$28.00

Nancy's Arepa$27.00

Swordfish Chermoula$39.00

Atlantic Halibut$38.00

Crispy Fried Half Chicken$34.00

Rigatoni Bolognese$33.00

Duck Duet$40.00

Dessert

S'mores Tart$11.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

Does Season To Taste offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Season To Taste restaurant rated?

Is Season To Taste currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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