Season To Taste

4.8

1693 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

1 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 28 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

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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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 17:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
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
Area
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, Takeaway, 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 two seatings on weekends (Fri-Sat) at 5:30pm & 8:00, 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
Graduation Dinner A la Carte Menus
US$25.00 per person
Prepaid
28 May 2025 - 29 May 2025
On Wednesday May 28th & Thursday May 29th, we will be featuring a special prix fixe menu across the restaurant for Harvard Graduation. Any parties of more than 2 guests should reach out to the restaurant directly for booking tables (617-826-9037, or info@seasontotaste.com). Parties of 2 are able to book through OpenTable at our bar & counter areas where the prix fixe menu will be available to order as 'a la carte'. There is a $25/pp non-refundable deposit that will be applied to bill on the day of your reservation.

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
Salmon PokeUS$16.00
sweet potato pakora, mint chutney, house hot sauce aioli, herb salad
Smoked Trout ToastUS$17.00
charred chive crema, pickled baby veg, smoked roe, crispy capers
Winter Citrus SaladUS$16.00
cara cara, gem lettuces, crispy brussels, pomegranate vin, pepitas, green goddess
Kale CaesarUS$16.00
black garlic caesar, sweet potato croutons, pepitas, grana
Grilled BroccoliniUS$14.00
black eyed pea hummus, hushpuppies, tahini honey vinaigrette, herb salad
Moroccan Spiced CarrotsUS$16.00
kataifi-wrapped feta, watercress, sumac honey
Parisian GnocchiUS$21.00
foraged mushrooms, roast shallot, lacinato kale, kabocha squash, gruyere
Fried ClamsUS$16.00
new england style clam chowder, bacon lardon, pickled chili salad
Cajun Shrimp & GritsUS$21.00
heirloom grits, andouille gumbo, pickled shallot
Short Rib PresséUS$18.00
braised collards, cool ranch sunchokes, pepperoncini relish
Lamb ChopsUS$23.00
beer battered onion ring, kale caesar, mint pistou, salsa verde
- Add One Lamb ChopUS$10.00
- Add Two Lamb ChopsUS$20.00
Crispy Pork RibsUS$17.00
morimoto glaze, quince slaw, jalepeno
- Add One RibUS$5.00
- Add Two RibsUS$10.00

Dessert

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

What 1,693 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
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Season To Taste delights diners with its "spectacular food and cocktails" and "creative, seasonal dishes." The chef's tasting menu is "highly recommended," offering "tremendous" pairings and "incredible flavors." The staff is "fantastic," ensuring a "wonderful dining experience." With a cozy atmosphere and commitment to "hospitality," it's a Cambridge favorite.

1,693 Reviews

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Randy
VIP
Charleston
24 reviews
4.0
24 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Great food & service!! A little light on the ambiance
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Amo
Phoenix
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service. Very friendly staff and amazing drinks
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Jerry
Greater Boston
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Had chefs tasting menu at chefs counter. The food was creative, all courses interesting and delicious. The chef was great with his disquisitions on the dishes. Overall a superior dining experience; yet without pretense.
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Larry
VIP
Greater Boston
45 reviews
5.0
45 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The menu selection is excellent, the dishes delicious and creatively prepared, and the service cordial and efficient. This was our sixth visit, and we certainly plan to return. Seasons to Taste is a small and somewhat noisy restaurant that caters to a younger clientele than us senior citizens; but each time we have dined there--always reserving in advance--the restaurant has honored our request to be seated in a corner spot. We know the Boston metro restaurant scene quite well and are very choosy. In our judgment, Seasons to Taste, in quality and choice of cuisine, ranks with the very best; and the cordiality of the staff is an extra plus.
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Sarah
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Spectacular food and cocktails. I’m thrilled to have a reservation next week too, so I can try more food!
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Cornelia
VIP
Washington DC
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 21 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a wonderful meal here and delightful staff.
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Shay
Greater Boston
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went to a valentines dinner. They had a fixed course dinner and it was delicious and surprisingly not that expensive. Great experience !
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Cameron
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Lovely meal with excellent food and perfect romantic ambiance for Valentine’s. Would save more room for appetite for next visit to finish the amazing meal.
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Daisy
Maine
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 13 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Restaurant is on Mass. Ave, very busy street, took 30minutes to find metered parking with 2-hr limit up to 8pm. Small restaurant, tables very close to each other, lacked ambience for a romantic dinner out pre-Valentine’s day. Hot apps were very good.. we had the mushrooms and the Short ribs presse. Main dish of Rigatoni Bolognese was good but small portion. Main dish Pork Tenderloin was too heavy on the sauce, I give it a 2 and not worth it. Dessert menu very limited options. We had the Crème Brûlée which I would rate a 2. No coffee espresso available, just French Press and weak coffee. Overall, I would not recommend the restaurant as it fell way below our expectations and not worth the 1-hr drive from north of Boston.
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Madison
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 12 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was fantastic. Came during Valentine's week and it was packed! Glad we made a reservation a few weeks prior. Even with the crowd, the service and food was top notch. We had been once before and thought it was a solid choice for date night. This time, they knocked it out of the park. We will be back to try our the chef's counter experience!!
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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 1693 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

1 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 28 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.
Area
Cambridge
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
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, Takeaway, 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 booking

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

Graduation Dinner A la Carte Menus

Starters

Cheddar & Thyme BiscuitUS$7.00

Blistered Shishito PeppersUS$12.00

Salmon PokeUS$16.00

Smoked Trout ToastUS$17.00

Winter Citrus SaladUS$16.00

Kale CaesarUS$16.00

Grilled BroccoliniUS$14.00

Moroccan Spiced CarrotsUS$16.00

Parisian GnocchiUS$21.00

Fried ClamsUS$16.00

Cajun Shrimp & GritsUS$21.00

Short Rib PresséUS$18.00

Lamb ChopsUS$23.00

Crispy Pork RibsUS$17.00

Dessert

S'mores TartUS$11.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

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 bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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