Season To Taste

4.8

1652 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

12 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 36 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighbourhood 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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Additional information

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
Area
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
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

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Experiences

Chef's Tasting Menu at Season to Taste
US$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
Season to Taste Presents: NYE Dinner
US$25.00 per person
Prepaid
31 Dec 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

Popular dishes

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

Mains

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

Dessert

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

What 1,652 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

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.

1,652 Reviews

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Ellen
Greater Boston
36 reviews
vip
5.0
36 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had fun celebrating my birthday by trying the tasting menu at Season to Taste. Chef/owner Robert told us about each dish as it came out. We sat at the counter by the kitchen so we could watch as each dish was prepared. Everything was delicious, and it was a really fun experience. Thank you!
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constantine
Greater Boston
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Second night in a row eating here. Food is consistently really very very tasty. Lots of flavors going on. Scotch eggs are a winner! Staff is also very super friendly and welcoming. We will be back.
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Ganesh
Greater Boston
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a wonderful tasting counter experience. The dishes were skillfully prepared and service was very friendly. The ambiance was casual, inviting, but unmistakably elevated.
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constantine
Greater Boston
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
As always, we loved it. Your Bolognese is so delicious!
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Erin
Greater Boston
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on 30 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had an excellent experience at the tasting. We got to sit at the counter and watch the chefs work. The food was wonderful and the service was beyond amazing. An overall great experience.
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Nicki
Greater Boston
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have always enjoyed the food, atmosphere, pace, service and ambience. To night it was 5 stars again. But it was a special night for us on our 40th wedding anniversary. Our Waiter, Nate, was as stellar as ever. Yummy and creative offerings left us happy and amazed. Thank you all. Nicki & Allen
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lyndsey
Greater Boston
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Almost everything was delicious. I’d skip the ceviche though. Way too many onions and not very much fish. Other than that the service and the food were wonderful. It’s a noisy place but most restaurants are unfortunately.
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Neil
Seattle
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent neighborhood spot in Cambridge. Highly recommend and would go back.
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RachelR
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 14 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience! Went for birthday and they went above and beyond to make it special even when we were too full for desert! Beautifully presented and unique in a good way food. Would go back
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Michael
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 11 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent presentation on the food, and tasty overall.
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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 1652 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

12 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 36 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.
Area
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
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

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

Featured in

The Diner Reviews Are In: 100 Best Restaurants in America

Season To Taste

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

The Diner Reviews Are In: 100 Best Restaurants in America

Chef's Tasting Menu at Season to Taste

Season to Taste Presents: NYE Dinner

Crispy Pork Ribs

Beet Gnocchi

Swordfish Chermoula

Starters

Cheddar & Thyme BiscuitUS$7.00

Blistered Shishito PeppersUS$12.00

Scotch Duck EggUS$14.00

Dirty Rice ArancinisUS$15.00

Halibut CevicheUS$16.00

Smoked Trout ToastUS$17.00

Acorn Squash SaladUS$16.00

Kale CaesarUS$16.00

Grilled BroccoliniUS$14.00

Foraged MushroomsUS$21.00

Beet GnocchiUS$18.00

Cajun Shrimp & GritsUS$21.00

Short Rib PresséUS$18.00

Lamb ChopsUS$21.00

Crispy Pork RibsUS$17.00

Mains

Miso-Braised CabbageUS$28.00

Nancy's ArepaUS$27.00

Swordfish ChermoulaUS$39.00

Atlantic HalibutUS$38.00

Crispy Fried Half ChickenUS$34.00

Rigatoni BologneseUS$33.00

Duck DuetUS$40.00

Dessert

S'mores TartUS$11.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

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 bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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