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Address:
222 D Street
Davis, CA 95616

Neighborhood:
Davis

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Cuisine:
Californian

Price: $30 and under

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The Mustard Seed Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.mustardseeddavis.com
Email: tmsrestaurant@sbcglobal.net
Phone: (530) 758-5750
Hours of Operation: Lunch: Tuesday- Saturday 11:30am - 2:00pm; Dinner: Monday-Saturday From 5:30pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Californian, American
Executive Chef: Robyn & Paul Bergman
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Beer, Fireplace, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Catering: Having a celebration? Hosting a conference? Or are you having just too many people over for a meal? For over twenty years our catering service has had an unparalleled reputation for quality, presentation and punctuality. Our many and varied menus range in style from the very casual to simply elegant. Please check our website for our catering menus.
Private Party Contact: Robyn Bergman (530) 578-5750

Getting there

Cross Street: Second and Third Streets
Parking: Street Parking

A word from The Mustard Seed

Enhance Your Romance. Wine and dine in the rustic elegance of our cabin in the trees inside by the fire or outside on our garden patio. Chef-owners Paul & Robyn Bergman and their talented crew have been feeding the hungry people of Davis and the surrounding communities for over twenty-five years,… recently receiving a Zagat Rating for food of 27, and voted Best Restaurant in Town by the readers of The Davis Enterprise. We have also been called by Sunset Magazine the quintessential Davis dining experience. Our seasonal menu has something new weekly to freshen the compact yet diversified selections, specializing in sustainable fresh fish, natural meats, local seasonal produce and house made desserts. Our reasonably priced, exclusively California wine list has something for every palate.

MONDAVI VISITORS: We are just five short minutes away. Be sure to call early in the week for reservations. For an 8:00PM Curtain 6:00PM is the latest suggested comfortable reservation time Continued

The Mustard Seed

4.3

109 $30 and under restaurant

Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerCalifornian

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115 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

115 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

special occasion(69)
fit for foodies(68)
neighborhood gem(65)

romantic(57)
great for outdoor dining(25)
great for lunch(24)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (115)

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Excellent food and ambience,

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/10/2012

2006

Dined on 04/10/2012

2006

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Excellent food and ambience, as always. Server was delighful, personable, and very helpful."

Dined on 04/10/2012

2006

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Mustard Seed is our "special

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/02/2012

2010

Dined on 04/02/2012

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Mustard Seed is our "special occasion" celebration dinner place. This has been our "anniversary" place for the last few years."

Dined on 04/02/2012

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

For a special night, a special meal

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/02/2012

2006

Dined on 04/02/2012

2006

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Even though they were about 20 minutes late on our reservation, and our server couldn't figure out that we were her table, once everything settled our food came out quick, hot and delicious. Rose, our server, was attentive, without being overbearing, pleasant and helpful in food and wine pairing suggestions. The decorum was beautiful - like a rustic cabin. Perfect for a lovely evening dinner, but on the pricier side (one appetizer, one soup, one main, one dessert and three glasses of wine was around $90 before tip, just imagine ordering two mains)."

Dined on 04/02/2012

2006

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

I am always enthusiastic to

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/24/2012

2012

Dined on 03/24/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I am always enthusiastic to go to Mustard Seed! It's our local "Napa-flare" spot."

Dined on 03/24/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Almost, but not quite...

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/17/2012

2000

Dined on 03/17/2012

2000

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"After reading a number of reviews here and on Yelp, we were expecting something a little better. It's still a good place to eat, a tad pricey, but it was disappointing overall."

Dined on 03/17/2012

2000

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Simply the best.They treat

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Dined on 03/14/2012

2003

Dined on 03/14/2012

2003

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Simply the best.They treat you like family, anticipate your every need,and the food is always delicious.
They split our apple tart onto 4 plates that we wre sharing without asking. It's little unexpected things like
that , that makes this restaurant so special."

Dined on 03/14/2012

2003

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

The tomato bisque was delicious,

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/09/2012

2008

Dined on 03/09/2012

2008

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"The tomato bisque was delicious, but the grilled cheddar sandwich was oily and tasteless--the worst dish I've ever had here."

Dined on 03/09/2012

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We dine at the Mustard Seed

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/06/2012

2010

Dined on 03/06/2012

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"We dine at the Mustard Seed often. The owners are wonderful people and their staff are also very nice. They never make us feel rushed, show up at the table only at the right times (one of my dining pet peeves) and the food is unique and very good. If you want a quiet night out an a mature setting, this is the place. We have even taken the kids here and they loved it. They were expected to be a bit more on their best behavior than at the more "kid friendly" places, but that's a good thing for the kids to learn."

Dined on 03/06/2012

2010

Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

The food was great but the

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/29/2012

2007

Dined on 02/29/2012

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The food was great but the service was very poor. Very disapointed. I would try this restaurant again, but it's not on the top of my list."

Dined on 02/29/2012

2007

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Expensive but nice place for

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/09/2012

2011

Dined on 02/09/2012

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Expensive but nice place for a special dinner in Davis. Loved the Tomato Bisque Topped with Puff Pastry. Disappointed by the Pate Plate but the main courses had good flavor. I would come here again."