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TASTE, Montgomery, AL

TASTE

4.5
4.5
298 Reviews
$31 to $50
Tapas / Small Plates
A BITE ABOUT US
TASTE isn’t a conventional bar, lounge or nightclub, but a sophisticated haven for grown-ups with excellent beverage choices and stimulating conversation with interesting people.
We offer an extensive wine selection that is also available for retail purchase. The menu features flights of wine, craft beer & a variety of tapas including cheese plates, flatbreads & desserts. We use locally sourced items to create a palatable experience.
WHAT WE CREATE
We make superbly delicious food for all of your eating needs. Come visit us & enjoy a variety of wine flights, craft beer as well as hand-crafted cocktails. Add dinner any night of the week!
*Please note persons under 19 not permitted.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 8 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Tapas / Small Plates, Wine Bar, American

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Wed, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 am Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–6:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (334) 676-4333

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Ginger Hahn

  • Private party facilities

    Please call to discuss booking your private event.

  • Neighborhood

    Montgomery

  • Cross street

    Taylor Road

  • Parking details

    Public Lot

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

What 298 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Alabama

    Innovative

  • Alabama

    Neighborhood gem

  • Alabama

    Great for fine wines

  • Montgomery

    Most Booked

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  1. Blake

    Tallahassee

    26 reviews

    3.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall3food2service3ambience4
    First, restaurant did not have our OpenTable confirmed reservations. However, we were seated promptly My center of my wedge salad was hard and virtually inedible. I mentioned this to waiter who offered to bring a substitute. I declined My fish and chips was ok at best My wife’s short rib pasta was ok at best The bread pudding was unevenly heated - portions hot and tasty - portions cold and yucky Price too high for quality of food Probably will not return for a long while
  2. Sweetpea

    Mobile

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    The food was good, but I’m not sure it was super delicious enough to justify the price. I did enjoy the adult atmosphere.
  3. Margo

    Tahoe

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is a nice quiet restaurant. The food was great and our server was excellent.
  4. ArtB

    San Francisco

    34 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    Food was OK but we had to send back one dish because it was so overcooked. Food and wine were pricey. Both waiter and manager tried hard but seemed their hands were tied by the kitchen. I had a problem with no printed menu but a bigger problem with no bread. We even offered to pay for it but was told bread only came with certain kitchen designated dishes. Simply silly demonstrating no desire to please customers. I’d take my business elsewhere.
  5. christina

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    Kids not allowed inside, that is not posted on website nor disclosed when I called. 90 bottle of wine purchased, full of cork pieces. Short rib dinner was a small 2 oz piece, intended to be 6oz. Hostess rude.
  6. psych94

    Alabama

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Overall a very good experience. The food is tasty. Kitchen closes at 9:30 which was a surprise as the Taste closes at 11 pm on a Saturday night. Missed the entertainment that was a feature during my last visit.
  7. Bhinton

    Alabama

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Taste was very good and it is a quaint place. Friday night they had an acoustic performer and it was a bit loud for my liking. Other than that, the food was good and our server was great.
  8. Sonni

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The food is great but very pricey. Service is excellent. Lots of adult beverage choices as well. Classy place!!
  9. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Good time with the girls…food tasting dood and wine
  10. CandaceC

    Alabama

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was perfect. The atmosphere was amazing and our server was very energetic, knowledgeable, and nice. He made sure our visit was comfortable and delightful to a point where we will return.
  11. OpenTable Diner

    Alabama

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent atmosphere friendly environment great food
  12. Traveler

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    Inside was noisy and service was rushed. Very unpleasant.
  13. JoshB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great restaurant for an anniversary date night or any other special occasion.
  14. OpenTable Diner

    Alabama

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience as usual. Perfect small plates!! Service is phenomenal
  15. Maury

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Taste is a wonderful restaurant. I will always recommend it. This past experience was a little off, however. The lighting was so dark, you could not see the menu well. My steak was excellent, but the side vegetable was undercooked. There were mixed reviews from the other 5 at the table - some loved their dish, others not so much. As always, the wine selection is wonderful. Our server had a fantastic attitude and knew both the menu and the (extensive) wine list well. And though a glass of wine can be somewhat pricey, the pour is generous. Plus, they let you sample. Everyone has an off night every now and then. Don't let his critique keep you from enjoying one of Montgomery's best.
  16. Claire

    Alabama

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall2food1service5ambience5
    Didn’t like the fact we had to use our phones to view the menu. Not great for a date when you’re staring at you phone! Meatballs were not tapas style as advertised. Scallops were too small, slightly undercooked and only got 2. Wavy steak was slightly undercooked , but tasted great. I understand paying money for quality, but more on the plate would have been good! Left hungry!
  17. KellyW

    Sacramento

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing! That braised short rib Alfredo haunts my dreams. Andy was knowledgeable & made the experience a nice one! And We were given a free glass of champagne to celebrate our anniversary!
  18. LeGerretM

    Alabama

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A great end to my wife’s birthday. Outstanding knowledge of wine and food took it to another level of experience.
  19. MrsKFuller

    Alabama

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Would recommend! Our waitress, Jess, was wonderful! She was, kind, attentive, knowledgeable about wine, and made great recommendations to me for other wines (which I really did like!). We enjoyed the tapas and small plates more than the entrees. The short rib pasta and shrimp scampi dip are must try dishes! The price point was high enough to keep the “atmosphere” classy, but not stuffy. Will be back soon!
  20. ChaseB

    Mobile

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall3food2service1ambience2
    The first thing the waiter said was “we are primarily a bar, so anything you might want we can get really close to it” I ordered a classic three ingredient cocktail… they couldn’t make it. The food was middle of the road to good, but the inattentive and unfriendly staff really drove the overall experience down. We ordered two desserts. One with ice cream and one piece of chocolate mousse cake. Ironically, the cake was the dessert that was frozen solid. I asked the waiter if it was supposed to be frozen, and he took the plate away and said they keep it in the cooler. When I asked cooler or freezer, he said “actually it’s a blast chiller” and walked away. The 12 dollar frozen cake was taken off the check, but again, the staff just made me feel like anything I needed was such a burden. The check was reasonable, but you can easily the same quality or better food with much better service elsewhere. I know I won’t be back.
  21. DannieT

    Alabama

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    It was our first visit but it won't be our last! The menu was amazing and the food delicious. The service was very good and attentive. The wine variety was extensive. A wonderful birthday experience! We had an early reservation so there were fewer customers but more came later and between the customers and music, it was quite loud.
  22. Ashley

    Alabama

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an amazing night here. The shrimp scampi dip and cocktails were amazing. We had the ribeye and the short rib pasta. Both spectacular. Can’t wait to come back!!
  23. AmyW

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious! Cheese tray was phenomenal and the crab cakes were perfect! Our server was very knowledgeable about wine and helped make our night spectacular.
  24. OpenTable Diner

    Alabama

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great classic French type cuisine. Had the braised beef, short ribs, and they were very well prepared. My girlfriend had the fillet, and it was cooked to perfection, and all the sides were well balanced.
  25. OpenTable Diner

    Alabama

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Our server was amazing! He saves the night. The hostess was rude and dismissive to my request. The food and ambiance of taste are both amazing. A must try!
  26. OpenTable Diner

    Alabama

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Made a reservation on OpenTable. Our table was not ready, but after about a 20 minute wait the manager made it right by offering us complimentary glasses of wine. The food was awesome, server was great, and there was a really good one man band playing. Rocky start, but ended up being a pleasant, memorable experience.
  27. HoneyBee

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really Really Great food! And the service was really top-notch. I would come back for sure
  28. MichaelM

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Love it….Would recommend to a friend……………………….😁😁
  29. OpenTable Diner

    Jacksonville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service were both very good. We had a wonderful dining experience and will return!
  30. JackiW

    Tallahassee

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was great as usual! Kelly and the staff are amazing. The food was great as well as the entertainment! We love all our experiences at Taste!
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Alabama

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I loved everything about this place!
  32. BPA3

    Alabama

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on January 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great crab cakes!
  33. QueeQuee

    Alabama

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good food, atmosphere, overall good place to sip and eat
  34. AshleyT

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I haven't found a dish I don't love. The small plates are perfect with a salad. The large plates are great for big appetites. And the tapas never disappoint.
  35. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything’s wonderful, but the bread pudding is the best dessert EVER!
  36. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Taste was a wonderful experience. The food was quite excellent. Although my wife and I are not drinkers, I did take notice of their very vast selection of wines. The overall ambiance and decor was wonderful. We were sat near a window seat during the day, so we got a greats view of the area. The grilled watermelon salad was incredible to me, however my wife didn’t like it so be warned it may be a niche taste. The shrimp scampi was very flavorful and the bread was soft & warm. The main course my wife & I both had the Herb Crusted Salmon. The Salmon was cooked to perfection. The fish had a wonderful sear on it and the crust was very well done. There was a nugget of pesto in the middle to spread on your meat. I definitely will be coming again for a special occasion.
  37. Caity

    Alabama

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waiter, Andy (I believe that was his name), was amazing! Food and drinks came out quickly even though they were pretty busy at the time we went. My friends and myself enjoyed it a lot and will definitely go back!
  38. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great selection of food and drinks. All delicious. Service is prompt, but not nagging. Live music was fun and added to the experience. We had a great time.
  39. Lucy

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2022

    overall4food5service2ambience3
    This restaurant is too small for music especially when it’s crowded. You can’t hear the people at your table if they talk in a normal volume. The server seemed harried. He didn’t remember to bring some of the stuff we ordered to the table.
  40. Sasha

    Alabama

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good food, great service and tasty drinks. I tried the almost thanksgiving margarita and it was very good. All entrees were on time and very good. Service was fantastic.

FAQs

TASTE is rated 4.5 stars by 298 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 8 times today
Google Map for TASTE

5251 Hampstead High St., Unit 100, Montgomery, AL 36116

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Taylor Road

  • Neighborhood

    Montgomery

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Wed, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 am Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–6:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Tapas / Small Plates, Wine Bar, American

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Public Lot

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Ginger Hahn

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (334) 676-4333

  • Private party facilities

    Please call to discuss booking your private event.

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