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This restaurant was a great experience, even for a big party size of 15 people! It seems like this place is super popular so you should definitely make a reservation. The staff were friendly and prompt with everything from the start. When our orders came, they looked gorgeous! They have beautiful plating and really incorporate a lot of different flavors into each dish. I especially enjoyed their biscuit which was warm and dense! Overall, I enjoyed our experience here and would happily come another season to try a new menu!
We ordered a mix of small plates and mains. The Crispy Pork Ribs were easily the highlight, perfectly crispy on the outside, tender inside, and packed with flavor. Definitely a must-order. The Smoked Trout Toast was also very solid, with a nice smoky flavor and good texture. The Tennessee Caviar felt more like a "try it once" dish, nicely presented, but not the most memorable in terms of taste. For mains, we had the Sea Captain, which was fresh and well-executed, with a clean, refined seafood flavor that fits the New American style. For drinks, both the Rosa Rossa Collins and Remembering Ophelia were well balanced and a great start to the meal. The atmosphere was lively and energetic rather than quiet, which made it feel more social and less formal. Service was attentive without being intrusive, and the pacing of the meal felt smooth.
Delicious food and great cocktails! We had a great meal here recently. Everything we ate was fresh and cooked perfectly. The service was fantastic.
Had the 6 course chef tasting menu for $80 and really enjoyed the food and experience here! None of the dishes were life changing by any means but everything was purely delicious! It was as if every individual ingredient was a star on its own, but then VERY complementary when combined together, and sourced directly from the farm the very same day. There was also not a single ingredient that had overshadowed another. In my opinion, this is NOT easy to do at all and the chef (Chef Robert) did a really excellent job with this! My personal favorite course of the night was their fried whole belly clams served on a buttery pastry tart shell with fresh corn kernels, shishito peppers, and jalepeno aioli. This was an awesome combination of flavors and textures and was SOOO comforting and addicting. One of my favorite meals that i've had so far this year! Left here very happy and with a smile on my face :)
To start, the service was great, no notes there. The atmosphere was lively inside, but not too loud. I really enjoyed the first thing to come out, the acorn squash salad, with my favorite part being the brussel sprouts. The moules frites wasn't on the online menu, but we ordered it and it was a more generous portion than expected! Super tasty, but the fries might get a bit soggy at the bottom. Overall, still great and I'd get it again for sure. For the main, I got the miso-braised cabbage. Again, it was really good and it was kind of fun to eat the cabbage layer-by-layer. In all, there are several $$$+ options on the same block as Season to Taste, and this place is as good as any of the others. It's not in my top spot, but I would definitely come back again to try their other offerings!
I originally got introduced to season to taste during Covid. When no one could go out to eat and everyone was ordering in. We ordered a few times from season to taste and the food was to die for! I was always impressed with how good it was even just as take out. I went for the first time in person recently and was just as blown away. The food was incredible. Our server was attentive and funny. We got drinks quickly and were steered in all the right directions for menu options. This place is also trendy and upscale a great date night spot. Would also be fun to hang out at the bar and just grab a few drinks.
I was a bit skeptical to try out this place, as the menu had limited vegetarian options. But to my surprise, the small plates I tried were quite good. - Cheese and Biscuit: this is delicious. Only one biscuit comes per order. And it comes with butter and pickle. Loved it. - Squash Salad: very good. Loved the taste of squash in this salad. - Kale Caesar: this is incredible. I loved the salad. The croutons taste different, and adds to the flavor of the salad. - Gnocchi: this was so good. It's a different kind of pasta that I had never had before. I was so full with these small plates, that I didn't have the space for dessert or entrees. Even though the menu doesn't look as vegetarian friendly, there are enough options if you happen to be there.
Excellent spot near Porter Square. I must say the food options in this area has really taken off. As a native to NY, I have high expectations and Season to Taste delivered. Favorites included the fried oysters (4 each order), half chicken (the crisp and flavor were fantastic!), and the mushroom app.
My husband and I went out to dinner at season to taste on Mass Avenue in Cambridge for our 19th anniversary in September. It is a beautiful and intimate space with an open kitchen. The service is casual and friendly, but very attentive. The food was phenomenal and fresh using local ingredients that are in season . There was so much on the menu we wanted to eat that we ended up ordering way too much and had to take some home. Oops! There are two ways to eat here. You can order a small plate as an appetizer and then an entrée. Or you can eat tapas style where you order two or three plates per person. The cocktail list was very inspired and had many interesting offerings. This is a great restaurant for a special occasion or just for a casual but higher end dinner. Be aware that parking is sparse and you should probably make a reservation, especially if you are going on a weekend.
You can see and taste the care and thought put into each dish. We had the tasting menu at the chefs counter and the food, atmosphere and service were all outstanding. We had both wine and the non alcoholic (much appreciated) pairing as well. The N/A paired cocktails were excellent, tasty and worth going just for the drinks! Super comfortable atmosphere, no problem having a conversation so not too load at all. Absolutely makes the must stop in Cambridge list!
Great setting and service for a family dinner! Tried tennessee caviar (3/5 more focus was on the potato for sure), salmon belly poke (3/5 bit heavy on the sauce and not enough salmon), snap pea salad (5/5 yum), nettle gnocchi (5/5 so so good), fritto misto (4/5 pretty good and standard but small), crispy pork ribs (4/5 yummy but sauce is a tad too sweet and salty), halibut (3/5 pretty dry and overdone), fried half chicken (4/5 a touch too sweet on the sauce), cider glazed pork chop (4/5 a bit too acidic), ny strip steak (5/5 delicious), and maple crème brûlée (5/5 so good). Overall was a great menu, ingredients, and creativity, just was missing finesse in ingredient proportions (would give a 3.5/5 if I could). I would still definitely return to try this again because of the high quality potential!!
My order: Huckleberry Pimm, arepa, mushroom fritters, fried oysters, kale Caesar, Hake The Review: Season to Taste provided a top notch dining experience. Obviously we love when food is good, but the dishes at Season are great. Their food is made meticulously with careful attention to detail, and they don't hold back on flavor or garnishes. They have a ton of gluten free and plant-based options, and I already have items that I'm coming back to try (hello, gnocchi). The Huckleberry Pimm was perfectly refreshing for the sweltering weather, and everything else was cooked to perfection. Most importantly, the staff were incredibly warm and welcoming, accommodating us with an energetic toddler (she tried all of the food and loved it too). To note for families: they have precisely 2 highchairs so check on their availability in advance if you need one. read more
3 months ago
Coming her after 7 years is like coming to another restaurant. Food is solid. Farm fresh. Well executed. Service is still very good. All all of our dish. Desserts are not at par. Our chocolate torte was hard. The bread pudding was average. I would come back for the food. read more
4 months ago
5/21/26. Super nice staff, super nice chefs, fun chefs counter, great drink. Every single dish was good but not great because it lacked acid. I thought I was going crazy (or had covid lol) because each dish that came out was missing acid? It all tasted a bit heavy and a bit similar. I asked strangers next to me what they thought and they agreed that it lacked acid. The only dish that had almost enough was the chilled asparagus soup. Lamb was cooked great on the lamb dish, but being paired with a Smokey purée, earthy lentils, charred broccolini, and more heavy lamb sausage was just... odd. Odd because there was absolutely nothing to brighten it up. (We could not taste any mint on the lentils). I'm posting this hoping the chefs can add acid! read more
10 days ago
3 months ago
This restaurant was a great experience, even for a big party size of 15 people! It seems like this place is super popular so you should definitely make a reservation. The staff were friendly and prompt with everything from the start. When our orders came, they looked gorgeous! They have beautiful plating and really incorporate a lot of different flavors into each dish. I especially enjoyed their biscuit which was warm and dense! Overall, I enjoyed our experience here and would happily come another season to try a new menu! read more
6 months ago
We ordered a mix of small plates and mains. The Crispy Pork Ribs were easily the highlight, perfectly crispy on the outside, tender inside, and packed with flavor. Definitely a must-order. The Smoked Trout Toast was also very solid, with a nice smoky flavor and good texture. The Tennessee Caviar felt more like a "try it once" dish, nicely presented, but not the most memorable in terms of taste. For mains, we had the Sea Captain, which was fresh and well-executed, with a clean, refined seafood flavor that fits the New American style. For drinks, both the Rosa Rossa Collins and Remembering Ophelia were well balanced and a great start to the meal. The atmosphere was lively and energetic rather than quiet, which made it feel more social and less formal. Service was attentive without being intrusive, and the pacing of the meal felt smooth. read more
8 months ago
Delicious food and great cocktails! We had a great meal here recently. Everything we ate was fresh and cooked perfectly. The service was fantastic. read more
Had the 6 course chef tasting menu for $80 and really enjoyed the food and experience here! None of the dishes were life changing by any means but everything was purely delicious! It was as if every individual ingredient was a star on its own, but then VERY complementary when combined together, and sourced directly from the farm the very same day. There was also not a single ingredient that had overshadowed another. In my opinion, this is NOT easy to do at all and the chef (Chef Robert) did a really excellent job with this! My personal favorite course of the night was their fried whole belly clams served on a buttery pastry tart shell with fresh corn kernels, shishito peppers, and jalepeno aioli. This was an awesome combination of flavors and textures and was SOOO comforting and addicting. One of my favorite meals that i've had so far this year! Left here very happy and with a smile on my face :) read more
To start, the service was great, no notes there. The atmosphere was lively inside, but not too loud. I really enjoyed the first thing to come out, the acorn squash salad, with my favorite part being the brussel sprouts. The moules frites wasn't on the online menu, but we ordered it and it was a more generous portion than expected! Super tasty, but the fries might get a bit soggy at the bottom. Overall, still great and I'd get it again for sure. For the main, I got the miso-braised cabbage. Again, it was really good and it was kind of fun to eat the cabbage layer-by-layer. In all, there are several $$$+ options on the same block as Season to Taste, and this place is as good as any of the others. It's not in my top spot, but I would definitely come back again to try their other offerings! read more
I originally got introduced to season to taste during Covid. When no one could go out to eat and everyone was ordering in. We ordered a few times from season to taste and the food was to die for! I was always impressed with how good it was even just as take out. I went for the first time in person recently and was just as blown away. The food was incredible. Our server was attentive and funny. We got drinks quickly and were steered in all the right directions for menu options. This place is also trendy and upscale a great date night spot. Would also be fun to hang out at the bar and just grab a few drinks. read more
I was a bit skeptical to try out this place, as the menu had limited vegetarian options. But to my surprise, the small plates I tried were quite good. - Cheese and Biscuit: this is delicious. Only one biscuit comes per order. And it comes with butter and pickle. Loved it. - Squash Salad: very good. Loved the taste of squash in this salad. - Kale Caesar: this is incredible. I loved the salad. The croutons taste different, and adds to the flavor of the salad. - Gnocchi: this was so good. It's a different kind of pasta that I had never had before. I was so full with these small plates, that I didn't have the space for dessert or entrees. Even though the menu doesn't look as vegetarian friendly, there are enough options if you happen to be there. read more
Excellent spot near Porter Square. I must say the food options in this area has really taken off. As a native to NY, I have high expectations and Season to Taste delivered. Favorites included the fried oysters (4 each order), half chicken (the crisp and flavor were fantastic!), and the mushroom app. read more
My husband and I went out to dinner at season to taste on Mass Avenue in Cambridge for our 19th anniversary in September. It is a beautiful and intimate space with an open kitchen. The service is casual and friendly, but very attentive. The food was phenomenal and fresh using local ingredients that are in season . There was so much on the menu we wanted to eat that we ended up ordering way too much and had to take some home. Oops! There are two ways to eat here. You can order a small plate as an appetizer and then an entrée. Or you can eat tapas style where you order two or three plates per person. The cocktail list was very inspired and had many interesting offerings. This is a great restaurant for a special occasion or just for a casual but higher end dinner. Be aware that parking is sparse and you should probably make a reservation, especially if you are going on a weekend. read more
You can see and taste the care and thought put into each dish. We had the tasting menu at the chefs counter and the food, atmosphere and service were all outstanding. We had both wine and the non alcoholic (much appreciated) pairing as well. The N/A paired cocktails were excellent, tasty and worth going just for the drinks! Super comfortable atmosphere, no problem having a conversation so not too load at all. Absolutely makes the must stop in Cambridge list! read more
1 year ago
3 months ago
Great setting and service for a family dinner! Tried tennessee caviar (3/5 more focus was on the potato for sure), salmon belly poke (3/5 bit heavy on the sauce and not enough salmon), snap pea salad (5/5 yum), nettle gnocchi (5/5 so so good), fritto misto (4/5 pretty good and standard but small), crispy pork ribs (4/5 yummy but sauce is a tad too sweet and salty), halibut (3/5 pretty dry and overdone), fried half chicken (4/5 a touch too sweet on the sauce), cider glazed pork chop (4/5 a bit too acidic), ny strip steak (5/5 delicious), and maple crème brûlée (5/5 so good). Overall was a great menu, ingredients, and creativity, just was missing finesse in ingredient proportions (would give a 3.5/5 if I could). I would still definitely return to try this again because of the high quality potential!! read more
3 years ago
Visiting Boston in the Cambridge area n was Looking for a place for dinner on a Saturday evening n came upon seasons to taste w great reviews n thought we'd try the restaurant. Turned out to be a good pick. Clean chic restaurant. Friendly staff. Started off w the cheddar and thyme biscuits. Oh it was warm n so good n flavorful. The pimento cheese butter went well with it. We also shared the shredded kale salad and winter citrus salad. They both were so fresh.' The candied walnuts gave a nice twist to the citrus salad. The kale had squash croutons which were really good. Never had squash croutons before. For entrees we had the pan seared stripped bass , roasted wild salmon n lentil and butternut squash casserole. The salmon was delicious w the porcini stuffing n okra. Quite different The . Kohlrabe latke went well w striped bass n was v tasty. Lentil n butternut squash casserole was so good n filling . Something out of the ordinary n delicious. We topped it off w maple crème brûlée and house special bread pudding w ice cream. Oh they were heavenly. Thank you for a great meal. Will be back again when in the area. Also there was free street parking on Mass Ave. we were lucky. read more
1 year ago
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9 months ago
I was really impressed with Season to Taste. My husband and I can be harsh critics but I can't say a bad thing about it! We went in for a 6:45 tasting menu at the kitchen counter. The server was very knowledgeable and friendly. Chef Harris was working the line and actually served us a few courses. From start to finish everything was superb. We don't do tasting menus often so it was a real treat. The first course was a scallop crudo (something I never would have ordered) it was delicious! We also had a French onion soup with beef tallow perfect for a cold night. The yellow beet carpaccio with grapefruit and pistachio, monkfish in a savory broth that melted in your mouth, lamb chop with a jalapeño salsa verde and sun choke latke which I loved and to finish the meal, I got the maple crème brûlée and my husband got the bread pudding with ice cream which I would HIGHLY recommend. The atmosphere was casual and cool. Loved the music on the vinyl record player. By the time we left there wasn't an empty seat in the house. We'll be back! read more
I've had my eye on this place for a while and finally came in for dinner on the patio. The atmosphere was both upscale and relaxed, and the service was friendly and welcoming. Combined with lovely weather, it was a perfect dining experience. My favorite dish was either the nettle gnocchi with mushrooms or the shishito peppers with malt sauce. The flavors were very rich but also balanced - really delicious! We also ordered the bluefish with wax beans, deviled duck eggs, Season Spritz and a jasmine bourbon cocktail - all of which were good as well! read more
6 months ago
Had the 5 course chef's table for $75. I found it to be worth it for sure. Nice view of the kitchen. Service was brisk. Good job at explaining Amouch bouche Oysters with some foamed sauce. 4/5 simple and tasty. The oyster was fresh and had been cleaned properly 1st Asparagus 4/5 blistered and seared asparagus with asparagus puree and bearnaise sauce. Again, Simple but fresh and tasty. 2nd Spring dug parsnip bisque 5/5. Creamy and full of flavor. Came with lobster meat that was cooked perfectly and was very fresh tasting 3rd Benton's ham wrapped scallop 5/5 scallops were pretty cooked and seared and were fresh. Wrapped in a very tasty savory ham. More like prosciutto. A touch of molasses to add sweetness. 4th Gas station quail. 4/5 Crispy skin. Awesome smokey spicy honey glaze. Yummy sweet potato puree. The meat was tender. 5th Cream brule 4/5 - with maple and pear on top. Classic cream brule with a little twist. This was a nice way to end the evening Overall very good. $75 to sit at a chef's table and a satisfying 5 course meal. Also for non drinkers pretty decent mocktail list. Highly recommend. Will return for the a la carte menu and when the tasting menu changes. read more
cheddar and thyme biscuit 4.2/5 crispy pork ribs 4/5 parisian gnocchi 5/5 lentil and butternut squash casserole 5/5 pan seared striped bass 3.7/5 creme brulee 5/5 s'mores tart 5/5 - very surprised it wasn't overly sweet Really good, definitely want to come again in other seasons to try the new seasonal items they put on the menu. Aside from the crispy pork ribs (which had amazing bold flavors), all of the menu items we tried had very well-balanced, subtle flavor profiles. I'm curious to see if in other seasons, the flavors of dishes will be bolder or if they stay with the subtle flavors (amazing either way). Polite service. Our server gave us good recommendations on number of dishes for the size of our party and allowed us to add extra servings so each person would be able to try each dish. The interior of the place is not loud and well lit. Quite spacious between tables. There's no lot for parking. Street parking only, but we didn't have any issues finding a spot close to the restaurant. read more
2 years ago
Just had a fantastic experience seated at 2 of the 6 available Tasting Course seats that overlook the open kitchen. Chef/Owner Robert Harris brought each dish over and explained the ingredients, inspiration, etc. We enjoyed each dish thoroughly but two stars of the menu my wife and I both agreed on were the Roasted Chestnuts over Pimento cheese, and the Scallop Crudo. The flavor and texture combinations served up during each course displayed how much attention to detail and the chef has taken on each dish. We did not leave hungry like some fancy tasting menus. I'd recommend the Tasting Course to anyone looking for a unique dining experience that delivers in multiples levels. And the menu rotates often so if you like what you see, book soon! read more
3 years ago
Booked a counter spot, and they have 2 random high tables in the corner by the door. Clearly disappointing when their pictures have a counter at in the actual kitchen space. They even had space at the bar but chose to put us in this last thought spot. Obviously, it was a great view of there door, a guess better than the wall. Obviously, a lack luster experience. They had a good variety of food, each well seasoned and looked lovely on the plate. None of the plates were worth getting again. Would not recommend the bread pudding. The staff is friendly but sparse. Being placed in the corner was mood killing and made the experience pretty gloomy. read more
3 years ago
Flavor town level: 3. Only items that were caramelized was the gnocchi and the thin layered fried potatoes (which the inside was Luke warm and not super crispy). Everything else lacked flavor or had a flavor element that made it not cohesive to the taste. For example the tuna crudo was soft and savory with tobiko but the roasted lemon over powered the other flavors and made it bitter. The mushroom dish we had great forest mushrooms but seemed boiled and not fully seasoned. Earthy tones were subdued as well. Good ingredients. Mediocre flavors and execution. Presentation was solid. Service was nothing spectacular. They also had a huge picture of lord Farquad from shrek looking at us while eating. :/ read more
4 years ago
Definitely a mixed experience for us, my husband and I came with another couple as a total of four for dinner. I'll begin with Ambiance 4/5: Intimate, rustic vibe. The restaurant is a little in the middle of nowhere so use their website to see where to park or be dropped off. Service: 3.5/5 Oddly this was probably the biggest issue I had with the place. Our waitress would just come by and ask us what we wanted to order, she didn't even attempt to explain the menu or what's popular or what the restaurant was known for. When we asked her about the wine list, instead of getting someone who knew the wines she said she doesn't drink red wine and has no idea and left it at that. We had to literally pry for any additional information regarding the food. Really awkward. Food: 4/5 We shared a whole spectrum of items on the menu so I feel like we got great exposure despite not being guided into choosing any dish. Our table favorites were the Parisian Gnocchi (so well made), the truffle fries, and the salmon. The crab cake was okay, not as good as they make them in Maryland, and kind of an unexpected mix of flavors. The salmon was well cooked over a gumbo that was flavorful. We also shared the lamb and duck dish. I think our table felt that though good, the lamb was a little too rare and the duck was average. The chocolate tart dessert was yummy and the three wine bottles we shared were also good picks even though we weren't sure what we were picking. Overall good experience, definitely room for improvement in terms of waitstaff/service and for some entrees. read more
1 year ago
Came here for my boyfriend's birthday because we were planning to see a band at lizard lounge nearby. We had never heard of Season to Taste. Our server was incredible, attentive and quick. We got cocktails, the rhubarbie (refreshing gin drink) and the que sera (smoky tequila drink) were our favorites! We started with the smoked trout toast and the nettle gnocchi. The gnocchi was perfect, nice and fluffy with a good amount of truffle and the cutest baby mushrooms. The trout toast surprised me, like lox toast but with the perfect amount of seasoning and the fun pops from the roe eggs. We finished with the crispy half chicken and the beef duet. The crispy half chicken skin was absolutely crispy and slathered in a delicious hot honey. Could have done without the sweeter cream base surrounding it - but still enjoyed it thoroughly. The beef duet - brisket was out of this world and the steak was perfectly seasoned and cooked. We also loved the vegetable pairings - great attention given to dressing up the greens and making them a star of the plate, too. We are excited to come back and try the chef's tasting counter!! Thank you! read more
1 year ago
I went to Seasons to Taste located on 1678 Massachusetts Ave in Cambridge, MA. This upscale dining spot features a rotating menu based on seasonally available products from local farmers and fishers in the Boston area. For drinks we had the blue dress and Que Sera. The Blue dress was absolutely delicious and had peach, chamomile-infused vodka and lemon 10/10 (also I just love the blue color). The Que sera are for all you spicy margarita lovers! It had serrano-infused tequila and passion fruit 8/10. For starters we had the crispy pork ribs (this was a star dish of the evening) these had a crispy crust with a morimoto glaze and pickled jalapeños 9/10. We also got the nettle gnocchi which was a unique/healthier spin on a normal gnocchi pasta dish. This had seared mushrooms, pea shoots and basil 6/10 (reminded me more of a veggie tot!). Finally, we had one of their seasonal dishes the fluke tiradiot. I've never had fluke before but this dish was sensational. The fluke were lightly marinated in ponzo and had an avocado crema sauce paired with it. If you are visiting this spot soon I highly recommend ordering this while its on the menu 8/10. For main dishes we got the Nancy's Arepa and the Country Captain. Nancy's arepa had soffritto, beans, rice, cotija cheese, and lime crema. I loved the presentation on this dish and everything tasted excellent 8/10 (you can really tell they put a lot of attention to detail on this). However, out of the two main dishes the Country Captain was the star. The coconut curry was tasty and the fried chicken was juicy 9/10. For dessert we got the wild blueberry Crème brûlée 8/10 (I am a sucker for this one) and their dessert cornbread 5/10. I personally was more of a fan of their Crème brûlée 8/10 as I did not think the other dessert had much flavor to it (something was unfortunately lacking-maybe the cornbread was just too cakey!). So many flavors throughout the night and I would definitely come back here for a nice date night out. Food: 8/10 Affordability: 7/10 Ambiance: 7/10 read more
1 year ago
I had such a great experience at Season to Taste. Originally I came in to just grab a drink at the bar while passing some time but ended up staying for dinner. The bartenders and servers were super friendly, the drinks were phenomenal, and so was the food. I'd highly recommend sitting at the bar if you're alone or with one other person. read more
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