Season To Taste

4.8

1648 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 2, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 29 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Innovative

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, 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
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

Season to Taste Presents: NYE Dinner
$25.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 2024 only
Celebrate in style with Season to Taste's NYE Dinner!! - $100 per person prix fix menu includes 5 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 8:30pm 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!! - 20% gratuity will be added to all parties - $25/pp deposit required for booking, this will be subtracted from final bill on the night of
Chef's Tasting Menu at Season to Taste
$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 two seatings on weekends (Fri-Sat) at 6pm & 8:15, and anytime 5pm-8pm Sunday-Thursday - $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

Popular dishes

Cheddar & Thyme Biscuit$7.00
served with house pickles, pimento cheese butter add country ham for $5
- Country Ham$4.00
Blistered Shishito Peppers$12.00
malt aioli, crispy shallot
Scotch Duck Egg$14.00
crispy sausage-wrapped duck egg, whole grain mustard aioli, herb salad, fresno
Dirty Rice Arancinis$15.00
duck cracklin', jasmine rice, house hot sauce aioli, urfa
- add one Arancini$5.00
- add two Arancini$10.00
Halibut Ceviche$16.00
bell peppers, lime, cilantro, jalapeno emulsion, tostones
Smoked Trout Toast$17.00
charred chive crema, pickled baby veg, smoked roe, crispy capers
Acorn Squash Salad$16.00
gem lettuces, crispy brussels, pomegranate vinaigrette, pepitas, green goddess
Kale Caesar$16.00
black garlic caesar, sweet potato croutons, pepitas, grana
Grilled Broccolini$14.00
black eyed pea hummus, hushpuppies, tahini honey vinaigrette, herb salad
Foraged Mushrooms$21.00
farmers cheese, pea shoots, radish, sunny egg, truffle vinaigrette
Beet Gnocchi$18.00
smoked goat cheese, golden beets, baby carrot, roasted shallot, beet top pesto
Cajun Shrimp & Grits$21.00
heirloom grits, andouille gumbo, pickled shallot
Short Rib Pressé$18.00
braised collards, cool ranch sunchokes, pepperoncini relish
Lamb Chops$21.00
beer battered onion ring, kale caesar, mint pistou, salsa verde
- Add One Lamb Chop$10.00
- Add Two Lamb Chops$20.00
Crispy Pork Ribs$17.00
morimoto glaze, quince slaw, jalepeno
- Add One Rib$5.00
- Add Two Ribs$10.00

Mains

Miso-Braised Cabbage$28.00
saffron rice, calabrian chili, crispy parsnip, piquillo, fried sage
Nancy's Arepa$27.00
queso, grande tostone, rice, colombian beans, apple celeriac slaw, chipotle salsa
Swordfish Chermoula$39.00
green garbanzo hummus, turnip latke, jimmy nardellos, pepper coulis
Atlantic Halibut$38.00
roasted delicata squash, saffron custard, carrots, broccolini, mushroom & leek conserva
Crispy Fried Half Chicken$34.00
ham braised broad beans, parsnip soubise, hot honey, slaw
Rigatoni Bolognese$33.00
local beef, brown butter breadcrumb, marjoram, ricotta salata
Duck Duet$40.00
roasted duck breast, crispy confit, glazed wing, celeriac, haricot vert, cherry demi, cracklin'

Dessert

S'mores Tart$11.00
chocolate, graham cracker crumb, toasted fluff

What 1,648 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
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Greater Boston
American
Boston
Innovative
Boston
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Season To Taste offers a delightful dining experience with "exceptional food and service." Guests rave about the unique tasting menu and engaging chef interactions. The atmosphere is intimate and welcoming, perfect for special occasions. With a menu that evolves seasonally, it remains a "favorite in Boston/Cambridge."

1,648 Reviews

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Erin
Greater Boston
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had an excellent experience at the tasting. We got to sit at the counter and watch the chefs work. The food was wonderful and the service was beyond amazing. An overall great experience.
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Nicki
Greater Boston
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have always enjoyed the food, atmosphere, pace, service and ambience. To night it was 5 stars again. But it was a special night for us on our 40th wedding anniversary. Our Waiter, Nate, was as stellar as ever. Yummy and creative offerings left us happy and amazed. Thank you all. Nicki & Allen
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lyndsey
Greater Boston
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Almost everything was delicious. I’d skip the ceviche though. Way too many onions and not very much fish. Other than that the service and the food were wonderful. It’s a noisy place but most restaurants are unfortunately.
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Neil
Seattle
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent neighborhood spot in Cambridge. Highly recommend and would go back.
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RachelR
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience! Went for birthday and they went above and beyond to make it special even when we were too full for desert! Beautifully presented and unique in a good way food. Would go back
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Michael
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent presentation on the food, and tasty overall.
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Jennifer
Greater Boston
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sarah and Nicholas always do an outstanding job at the bar. We love to sit there for dinner. Great atmosphere!!!
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Mathilde
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great experience, lots of veggie dishes. Good food, slow, not in your face, very nice service.
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K
Greater Boston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this place. Great food and drinks. Very helpful staff. I keep going back over and over. New items to try each season.
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Werner
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great fall menu - very tasty cocktails including the ones without alcohol, excellent appetizers and main courses, refined desserts. We’ll be back! 😜
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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 1648 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 2, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 29 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–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 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
Private party facilities
Host your next special event at Season to Taste!
Private party contact
our Private Event Coordinator: (617) 826-9037

Featured in

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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

Season to Taste Presents: NYE Dinner

Chef's Tasting Menu at Season to Taste

Crispy Pork Ribs

Beet Gnocchi

Swordfish Chermoula

Starters

Cheddar & Thyme Biscuit$7.00

Blistered Shishito Peppers$12.00

Scotch Duck Egg$14.00

Dirty Rice Arancinis$15.00

Halibut Ceviche$16.00

Smoked Trout Toast$17.00

Acorn Squash Salad$16.00

Kale Caesar$16.00

Grilled Broccolini$14.00

Foraged Mushrooms$21.00

Beet Gnocchi$18.00

Cajun Shrimp & Grits$21.00

Short Rib Pressé$18.00

Lamb Chops$21.00

Crispy Pork Ribs$17.00

Mains

Miso-Braised Cabbage$28.00

Nancy's Arepa$27.00

Swordfish Chermoula$39.00

Atlantic Halibut$38.00

Crispy Fried Half Chicken$34.00

Rigatoni Bolognese$33.00

Duck Duet$40.00

Dessert

S'mores Tart$11.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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

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