Season To Taste

Name: Season To Taste
Address: 1678 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA, United States, 02138
Telephone: (617) 826-9037
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

1622 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Oct 6, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 33 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighbourhood gem
Innovative
Good for special occasions

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 areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, European, Regional American (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
Neighbourhood
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

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 one seating on weekdays (Mon-Thu) at 7pm, and two on weekends (Fri-Sun) at 6pm & 8:15 - $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

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
Fluke CevicheUS$16.00
green tomato salsa, tostones, black lime, cilantro
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
BurrataUS$16.00
roasted local peaches, fennel salad, everything bagel crisp, balsamic caramel
Foraged MushroomsUS$21.00
farmers cheese, pea shoots, radish, sunny egg, truffle vinaigrette
Parisian GnocchiUS$20.00
taleggio fonduta, sunchokes, blistered tomato, black truffle, shaved comte, basil
Cheeks & ChipsUS$18.00
crispy fried cod cheeks, cajun fries, house tartar sauce
Cajun Shrimp & GritsUS$21.00
heirloom grits, andouille gumbo, pickled shallot
Short Rib PresséUS$18.00
crispy short rib, peach mostarda, salsa verde, crispy sunchoke
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
Cauliflower SteakUS$27.00
ginger bbq, sweet potato, seared collard greens, black eyed pea salsa
Swordfish ChermoulaUS$39.00
green garbanzo hummus, zucchini latke, blistered tomato, 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'
Pepper Crusted Hanger SteakUS$40.00
mille fuille, seared escarole, onion jam, blue cheese butter, demi
- RareUS$0.00
- Med RareUS$0.00
- MediumUS$0.00
- Med WellUS$0.00
- Well DoneUS$0.00

Dessert

S'mores TartUS$11.00
chocolate, graham cracker crumb, toasted fluff
Vanilla Pound CakeUS$12.00
whipped mascarpone, local strawberries, basil oil

What 1,622 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
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Greater Boston
Innovative
Boston
Innovative
Boston
American

1,622 Reviews

C
Chuck
Greater Boston
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Sat at the bar. Excellent cocktails, great food & service, fun conversations with the bartenders.
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Yukari
Greater Boston
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great and creative food. Nice ambiance and staff. Highly recommended.
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Meridith
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Consistently excellent menu, preparation, service, atmosphere, experience. Robert and his team really understand the meaning of the word "hospitality." One of the best craft cocktails I've had in a long while. We love watching what changes each season, and hope to get back soon for the autumn menu!
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Paula
Greater Boston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed our dinner - got a couple of dishes from the appetizer section a la tapas style. Each dish was beautifully presented and super yummy. The drinks were great too. The seasonal spritzer was so good. And to finish the blue berry crème brûlée was so mouthwatering.
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BJLex
Washington DC
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
One of the best meals I ever had (and I'm 71). Every dish was truly delicious with complex flavors. Couldn't have enjoyed it more.
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Sam
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely lovely evening. Arrived 30 minutes early for our reservation and they were able to seat us. Attentive but not overly attentive waitstaff. The food was delicious and complex in all the right ways. Dishes were well sized. Not too much food, not too little.
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Mary
Greater Boston
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a wonderful time here. We’ll be back for sure.
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Suzanne
San Francisco
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We ordered a bunch of appetizers for the table, and were delighted! The shisito peppers were terrific; the ceviche had many fans; the burrata was yummy as were the Nardello peppers and the ribs. Don’t miss the desserts! The crème brûlée and poundcake were outstanding. The people there were super nice and it is surely worth a trip. Thank you so much!
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Meri
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My favorite Cambridge restaurant right now. Creative, delicious dishes presented beautifully.
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DebraT
Austin
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Chef tasting experience was incredible. Delicious combination of flavors and just the right portion sizes to enjoy every course. Good value for the price.
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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 1622 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Oct 6, 2024

7:00 p.m.

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.
Neighbourhood
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, Regional American (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

Chef's Tasting Menu at Season to Taste

Starters

Cheddar & Thyme BiscuitUS$7.00

Blistered Shishito PeppersUS$12.00

Scotch Duck EggUS$14.00

Dirty Rice ArancinisUS$15.00

Fluke CevicheUS$16.00

Smoked Trout ToastUS$17.00

Acorn Squash SaladUS$16.00

Kale CaesarUS$16.00

BurrataUS$16.00

Foraged MushroomsUS$21.00

Parisian GnocchiUS$20.00

Cheeks & ChipsUS$18.00

Cajun Shrimp & GritsUS$21.00

Short Rib PresséUS$18.00

Crispy Pork RibsUS$17.00

Mains

Miso-Braised CabbageUS$28.00

Cauliflower SteakUS$27.00

Swordfish ChermoulaUS$39.00

Atlantic HalibutUS$38.00

Crispy Fried Half ChickenUS$34.00

Rigatoni BologneseUS$33.00

Duck DuetUS$40.00

Pepper Crusted Hanger SteakUS$40.00

Dessert

S'mores TartUS$11.00

Vanilla Pound CakeUS$12.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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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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