The Mustard Seed

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   Lauren

   Central Coast

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined today

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   I had requested a table inside. We arrived at 5:30 and were seated outside. It was drafty so asked for a table inside. They seemed rather hesitant which seemed strange as we were the first guests there. We’ve eaten here many times for special occasions and were always very pleased with everything. We wanted to have a nice dining experience to celebrate our anniversary. The food and service was good but something was lacking this time…customer care perhaps.
   

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   Bill

   San Diego

   8 reviews

   4.0

   8 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My dish was fine, the short rib ragu. However, my wife had the duck breast, which unfortunately was mainly fat and gristle. If ordering the duck breast, I recommend asking if it is a lean cut the night you are there. Fairly expensive as well.
   

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   Debra

   San Francisco

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   A cozy restaurant that's a Davis staple. Enthusiastic service and delicious food. Enjoyed the tomato bisque with puff pastry, salad of greens with light dressing and crab cakes. A delightful, unique spot.
   

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   Shankar

   San Francisco

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Food was great. Ambience was great. Nice quaint surroundings
   

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   Christopher

   San Francisco

   15 reviews

   5.0

   15 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Food was well prepared and done with some innovative touches. Friendly young wait staff. Good place to celebrate special occasions
   

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   Chris

   Sacramento

   21 reviews

   4.0

   21 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Food was very good (squash soup, pear salad, rack of lamb & ragu) and nicely presented but quite pricy for the ambiance. Our table was cramped in a corner against a wall and backing the hostess stand. The room quite noisy (not helped by a nearby table of loud talkers) and chairs uncomfortable (wooden slats without cushioning). Service was good and accommodated dietary restrictions. Good food but I was hoping for a nicer spot at this price point to have a “special” dinner. Downtown Davis is popular so leave extra time to find parking.
   

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   Sarah

   VIP

   Los Angeles

   13 reviews

   5.0

   13 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My second time and as amazing as the first. Love this place, the food and the owners. If I lived in Davis I’d be there weekly!
   

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   Lori

   VIP

   Hawaii

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on 14 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Kim was outstanding recommending wines to pair with our entrees. Attentive, pleasant, delicious, and enjoyed our time by the fireplace.
   

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   Carol

   Sacramento

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on 7 December 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My husband and I took our close friend to The Mustard Seed to celebrate a “momentous” birthday. We appreciated that we were seated immediately although we arrived 1/2 hour early. The servers were prompt, helpful, courteous, even those who were in training. We shared the pleasant crab cake appetizer although the sauce added little. The Asian pear salad was delicious with varied textures and flavors. Our friend fully enjoyed the Caesar salad. The crusted rack of lamb and side fresh vegetables was perfectly cooked, but the sauce detracted. My husband stated that his grilled rib eye steak was cooked far more than the very rare he had requested. For dessert, we shared an order of Profiteroles with vanilla ice cream covered in chocolate ganache and sliced almonds, which was delicious and so festive delivered with a lit candle to recognize the celebration!
   

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    Peter

    Sacramento

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    We have eaten there on several occasions. Food is always good, this time was no exception. It did seem that the prices were significantly up. Dinner for 2 was about 100/person. Granted we had an appetizer, salad, entrée , glass of wine, and dessert, but it did seem expensive. Next time I'll limit the ordering to just the entrée and glass of wine. I had the duck and my wife the pork loin. Both were very good.
    

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