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

1425 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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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.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Nov 29, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 33 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(617) 826-9037
Website
http://seasontotaste.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Sam Day

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

Chef's Tasting Counter at Season to Taste
$25.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
The Chef's Counter experience takes you on a tasting journey through our menu. The counter seats overlook our open kitchen, so guests feel like they are part of the action! Details: - 5 course tasting menu is $75 per person (all guests must participate in the tasting menu) - Optional beverage pairing add-on (includes a specialty cocktail upon arrival, and then paired beverages with food courses) - 2 hour limit to the space with a $25 non-refundable deposit required to book (goes towards check)
Season to Taste Presents: NYE Dinner
$25.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 2023 only
Celebrate in style with Season to Taste's NYE Dinner!! - $100 per person prix fix menu includes 4 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 8pm 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!! - $25 deposit required for booking, this will be subtracted from final bill on the night of

Popular dishes

Cheddar & Thyme Biscuit$7.00
served with house pickles, pimento cheese butter add country ham for $5
- Country Ham$4.00
- Add Truffle$10.00
Scotch Duck Egg$14.00
crispy sausage-wrapped 7-minute duck egg, grain mustard aioli, shallot
- Add Truffle$10.00
Artisan Cheese Plate$21.00
trio of cheeses, seasonal condiments, pickles, crostini
- Add Truffle$10.00
Smoked Trout Toast$15.00
charred chive crema, pickled baby veg, smoked roe, crispy capers
- Add Truffle$10.00
Foie Gras Torchon$21.00
roasted peach, candied hazelnut, french toast, fermented honey
- Add Truffle$10.00
Smashed Cucumber Salad$15.00
pickled red onion, little leaf lettuces, daikon, basil vinaigrette
- Add Truffle$10.00
Kale Caesar$16.00
brown butter, toasted pistachios, squash croutons, grana padano
- Add Truffle$10.00
Blistered Shishito Peppers$12.00
malt aioli, crispy shallot
- Add Truffle$10.00
Wild Mushrooms$20.00
farmers cheese, pea shoots, radish, sunny egg, truffle vinaigrette
- Add Truffle$10.00
Glazed Baby Carrots$14.00
molasses, pumpkin seed pesto, chili-marinated feta
- Add Truffle$10.00
Parisian Gnocchi$17.00
taleggio fonduta, seared mushrooms, pea shoots, basil
- Add Truffle$10.00
Clam Chowder$14.00
potato, applewood smoked bacon, thyme oil, cracked pepper
- Add Truffle$10.00
Cheeks & Chips$17.00
crispy fried cod cheeks, cajun fries, house slaw, tartar sauce
- Add Truffle$10.00
Crispy Pork Ribs$17.00
morimoto glaze, quince slaw, jalepeno
- Add Truffle$10.00
- Add One Rib$5.00
- Add Two Ribs$10.00

Mains

Nancy's Arepa$26.00
soffrito, soldier beans, spanish rice, cotija, lime crema, curtido
- Add Truffle$10.00
Roasted Honeynut Squash$27.00
beet & mushroom quinoa, cranberry, cumin crema, micro popcorn
- Add Truffle$10.00
Pan-Seared Striped Bass$32.00
kohlrabi latke, braised local greens, dill labneh, beet relish
- Add Truffle$10.00
Cajun Shrimp & Grits$30.00
heirloom grits, andouille gumbo, pickled shallot, herb salad
- Add Truffle$10.00
Country Captain$28.00
crispy fried chicken thigh, black-eyed pea basmati, curry, kachumber relish
- Add Truffle$10.00
Duck Duet$34.00
celery root soubise, hericot verts, crispy confit, sour cherry glaze
- Add Truffle$10.00
Rigatoni Bolognese$29.00
local beef and pork, brown butter breadcrumb, marjoram, parmesan
- Add Truffle$10.00
Cider-glazed Pork Chop$34.00
mustard brussels, sauerkraut cream, crispy sweet potato, cider demi
- Add Truffle$10.00
Pepper Crusted NY Strip$39.00
mille fuille, seared escarole, onion jam, blue cheese butter, truffle jus
- Rare$0.00
- Med Rare$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Med Well$0.00
- Well Done$0.00
- Add Truffle$10.00

Dessert

S'mores Tart$11.00
chocolate, graham cracker crumb, toasted fluff
Scoop Ice Cream$5.00
Scoop Sorbet$5.00

What 1,425 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
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Boston
American

1,425 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious and innovative! Cocktails are very well done!
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DawsonL
Atlantic Canada
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a fantastic dinner here which the four of us agreed was the best meal of our trip in Boston and NYC. Enjoyed yummy gnocchi, scallops for apps and everyone enjoyed their mains. They had a mishap with one of the sea bass entrees and when I ordered the rigatoni in lieu they very kindly did not charge us. I loved the rigatoni so felt bad they did not charge us. They also brought two desserts to the table, crème brûlée and pineapple sorbet, both were yummy! Service was excellent and we will be back!
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SteveG
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
Food was totally delicious and creative. Service was great
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BobM
Greater Boston
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service was outstanding. The food good as always.
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MichaelJ
Chicago
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful birthday dinner. Drinks and food were great. Our bartender was very fun and accommodating
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 14, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience5
Food was outstanding. Service was okay. That is why I'm rating it 4 out of 5 instead of 5 out of 5.
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Foodie4sure
Greater Boston
17 reviews
vip
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
We were pleasantly surprised for our first time. We sat at the kitchen counter and stools were comfortable. The foie gras was excellent, as was the duck. The mushroom appetizer was very light on mushrooms but tasty. More mushrooms would have made it better. The fried chicken was OK -- about what I expected. The accompanying sauce of onions, peppers in a curry sauce were good. We were too stuffed to eat dessert. Dishes tend to have a lot of ingredients in them but they blended OK. The vibe is very nice. The owner/chef was hanging out near us and it seemed he had a nice relationship with the folks in the kitchen and other staff. No shouting. Service was very quick and attentive. Mariana was our wait person and she was helpful and lovely.
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Jacquie
Greater Boston
42 reviews
5.0
42 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love this restaurant; the food is original and delicious! The service is excellent and the noise isn’t bad at all. The chef is terrific and very approachable!
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Great staff! Really wonderful food, everyone at our table had a different dish and most were, overall, very satisfied. My husband had the pork chops but bit into a bone and admitted they were dry and overcooked after we left. The drinks were amazing and although we didn’t have dessert the choices looked phenomenal. We just opted for donuts down the street. A strong B+ given my hubby’s experience with the pork chop. I do believe they would have made it right if he’d said something but we did wait a while for dishes which is why he said he just didn’t bother. In total, I would totally recommend this friends for a solid night out!
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HollyC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
We love Season to Taste! The atmosphere, food and service are always top notch! The artisan seasonal drinks are incredible and always different. I especially enjoyed the green negroni with chartreuse. The ribs, cheddar biscuit, swordfish and pork chops were perfectly cooked and seasoned so that every bite was a flavorful experience. We preferred the previous space which seemed more private for dining, but the new space is beautiful in its own way with a chef's counter. We liked watching the hustle and bustle and care taken with preparing each dish. Thank you for another delicious anniversary meal.
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JazzyS
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 2, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
The food was delicious but unnecessarily complicated. Was hard to actually taste the mushrooms in the wild mushroom app due to all the other ingredients. The bolognese was dry and over seasoned for my taste; it also lacked any tomato flavor which I was expecting. My tiki drink was nice and service was great. Prices reasonable for a high end place.
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Beverly
Denver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 31, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
My specialty cocktail, appetizer, meal and dessert were all delicious! The chef really knows how to balance flavors! The service was also excellent. My only complaint was that it was cold. I had my winter coat on for most of the meal.
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CharlieJ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went here for our anniversary - the food was amazing. Great portion sizes as well as an incredible variety of taste palates. The service itself deserves another star if I could give it!
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 28, 2023
overall4food3service4ambience5
Fine upscale focused dinner in Cambridge a bit on the pricey side
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WilliamH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Every dish was great. Fairly expensive, but worth it!
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BethK
Greater Boston
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exceptional food. Great ambiance, friendly wait staff. A great night!
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DavidG
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 28, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Beautiful, flavorful food in a vibrant setting. The cocktail menu is a fabulous plus not to be missed. A bit loud on a packed Saturday night but other than that - a fantastic experience!
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Isabel
Greater Boston
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The swordfish and steak were very good. So many amazing appetizers as well, will have to come back to try more! Especially recommend the Tennessee caviar.
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DGfromArl
Washington DC
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
We had the duck duet, the pork chop and a cheddar biscuit to start. All were delicious. We sat outside, which was lovely even though it's on Mass Ave. Our server was good but a beat long between visits a couple of times. Prices were reasonable for the amount of food.
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Anon
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This restaurant is incredible! The food is just amazing, there isn't a wrong dish to order.
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Judy
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food was delicious- every dish Service was very responsive, friendly and outstanding. Ambience was fine we had table in the back - less crowded.
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Janey
Greater Boston
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Season to Taste has an very varied and creative menu, well prepared and served in a comfortable environment. Even on. Crowded Saturday night, it was possible to have a conversation with your dining party.
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mattb
Greater Boston
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2023
overall2food3service4ambience3
The hostess refused to seat me when arrived at 6:24 for a 6:30 reservation even though there were lots of empty table. Bad start soured the evening
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LuanneC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The meal and place was a real wonderful surprise. Love the unique tastes and efforts given to a wow on the palette and plate. Cocktails as well. Refreshing. Keep up the good works.
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CMFoodie
Chicago
12 reviews
vip
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience3
Excellent experience. The kale caesar was very good and the bolognese was good. A bit of a different take one the classic but quite tasty. Highly recommend giving them a try.
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OpenTable Diner
Glasgow
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very nice place for interesting food options. Definitely seasoned well…
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danny
Greater Boston
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
We wanted to have fine dining with our children, but skip the stuffiness, and the new version of Season to Taste really hit the mark. I wish we had been coming more often and can’t wait to return.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Superb wait staff. Polite and professional. Provided advice on what to order in regards to both a mixed drink and our food. Food itself was outstanding and fair portions for the price. We stuck to a fall-esque theme with the roasted squash and NE clam chowder and a spiced mixed drink. Everything prepared to perfection.
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Paola
Greater Boston
77 reviews
5.0
77 reviews
Dined on October 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great variety in a season menu. Good choices for vegatarians. Streamlined cocktail and bevarages list. Surprising favorite: roasted carrots with chili infused feta on a bed of pesto.
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FineGueule
Greater Boston
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 2, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience3
The tuna crudo was overly spiced in a way that detracted from the pleasure of eating the tuno. The clam chowder was quite good, although the bacon was a bit salty. The swordfish main was not bad, although again the mixture of several rather sharp sauces was not well calculated to enhance the swordfish, which was good but slightly overdone. The crispy risotto on which the swordfish was served wasn't strictly speaking a risotto. On the whole, I'd say the menu, as far as we sampled it, went for strong flavors rather than subtlety.
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kbeth
Greater Boston
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 1, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
We sat at the bar and the female bartender (unfortunately I did not get her name) was excellent. She took TLC of us and was very attentive...
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EnriqueT
Monterrey
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Robert, the chef, is delightful and treats all his staff with so much respect. Kudos to him!!!
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Kris
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Amazing food, creative and fresh. I needed a GF menu and they brought an annotated copy that I could refer to. Street noise is an issue at every outdoor seating area on Mass Ave.
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JESSA
Greater Boston
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on October 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Lovely restaurant, with thoughtfully curated menu and super friendly staff!
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MasonM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 30, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Lovely space, busy, which did impacted service some, but overall service was very good due to the extra touches and genuine desire, of the very friendly staff, to make a great experience. Cocktails were dynamite (que Serra, Serrano). Food was outstanding, high quality (foie gras touring with French toast), balanced and flavorful (shrimp and grits), and unique (Country Captain, Georgia curry). Planning our return!
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DeborahC
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service. I was especially impressed with the casual yet very attentive service. The pacing was perfect for a dinner with someone we hadn’t seen in a while.
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kjindenver
Denver
64 reviews
vip
5.0
64 reviews
Dined on September 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
We had such a great experience at season to taste. Our waiter was kind and helpful. We sampled the menu with credibly interesting dishes, including kale salad, gnocchi with father beans, and crispy pork ribs. Everything was absolutely delicious. The atmosphere is a casual but elegant city bistro, and we loved it.
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JW02144
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time here. Really enjoyed it. The menu had a great range of offerings and so many of them looked delicious. Everything we ordered was great and the service was really wonderful.
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CarissaC
Greater Boston
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great fresh food and drinks Highly recommend for a date night or group.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Season to Taste is our favorite neighborhood spot!
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily

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 1425 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Nov 29, 2023

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–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 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

Season To Taste

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Best Restaurants in Cambridge, MA

The Diner Reviews Are In: 100 Best Restaurants in America

Chef's Tasting Counter at Season to Taste

Season to Taste Presents: NYE Dinner

Wild Mushrooms

Cheddar & Thyme Biscuit

Parisian Gnocchi

Starters

Cheddar & Thyme Biscuit$7.00

Scotch Duck Egg$14.00

Artisan Cheese Plate$21.00

Smoked Trout Toast$15.00

Foie Gras Torchon$21.00

Smashed Cucumber Salad$15.00

Kale Caesar$16.00

Blistered Shishito Peppers$12.00

Wild Mushrooms$20.00

Glazed Baby Carrots$14.00

Parisian Gnocchi$17.00

Clam Chowder$14.00

Cheeks & Chips$17.00

Crispy Pork Ribs$17.00

Mains

Nancy's Arepa$26.00

Roasted Honeynut Squash$27.00

Pan-Seared Striped Bass$32.00

Cajun Shrimp & Grits$30.00

Country Captain$28.00

Duck Duet$34.00

Rigatoni Bolognese$29.00

Cider-glazed Pork Chop$34.00

Pepper Crusted NY Strip$39.00

Dessert

S'mores Tart$11.00

Scoop Ice Cream$5.00

Scoop Sorbet$5.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Cleaning & sanitizing

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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