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The Mustard Seed, Davis, CA

The Mustard Seed

4.8
4.8
1889 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
Wine and dine in the rustic elegance of our cabin or outside on our patio. Our talented crew are dedicated to feeding the hungry people of Davis and the surrounding communities, recently receiving a Zagat Rating for food of 27, and voted Best Restaurant in Davis by the readers of Sacramento Magazine. We have also been called by Sunset Magazine has also called us quintessential Davis dining experience. Our seasonal menu has something new weekly to freshen the compact yet diversified selections, specializing in sustainable fresh fish, natural meats, local seasonal produce and house made desserts. Our reasonably priced, exclusively California wine list has something for every palate. MONDAVI VISITORS: We are just five short minutes away. Be sure to check early in the week for reservations. For an 8:00PM Curtain 6:00PM is the latest suggested comfortable reservation time We do not cater.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30–13:30 Dinner Daily 17:30–20:30
  • Phone number
    (530) 758-5750
  • Website
    http://www.mustardseedofdavis.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Joshua Bergman and Roxanna Fenton
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact us at 530-758-5750. Thank You!!
  • Location
    222 D Street, Davis, CA 95616
  • Area
    Davis
  • Cross Street
    Second and Third Street
  • Parking details
    Street parking only.
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Dessert

  • Apple & Currant TartUS$16.00

    vanilla ice cream, house made caramel sauce

    • Warm Chocolate Souffle Cake US$12.00

      strawberry, whipped cream

      • Seasonal Crème Brûlée US$14.00

        chocolate cookie, whipped cream

        • Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding US$16.00

          whipped cream, crème anglaise

          • ProfiterolesUS$13.00

            stuffed with vanilla ice cream smothered in warm chocolate ganache, sliced almonds

            • Three Berry CheesecakeUS$12.00

              • Blood Orange Sorbet US$11.00

                Last updated: 8 October 2024

                What 1,889 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

                • Sacramento / Sacramento Valley

                  Neighbourhood gem

                • Sacramento / Sacramento Valley

                  Californian

                • Sacramento

                  Best Service

                • Sacramento

                  Neighbourhood gem

                Review summary

                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                The Mustard Seed in Davis offers an inviting and cozy atmosphere, consistently praised for "exceptional food" and "fantastic service." Guests love the charming setting, perfect for special occasions, with standout dishes like pork loin and rack of lamb. The outdoor patio provides a lovely dining experience, even in warm weather.

                1,889 Reviews

                1. Shankar

                  San Francisco

                  7 reviews

                  5.0

                  7 reviews

                  Dined 1 day 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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                2. Christopher

                  San Francisco

                  15 reviews

                  5.0

                  15 reviews

                  Dined 1 day 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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                3. Chris

                  VIP

                  Sacramento

                  21 reviews

                  4.0

                  21 reviews

                  Dined 3 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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                4. Sarah

                  VIP

                  Los Angeles

                  13 reviews

                  5.0

                  13 reviews

                  Dined 3 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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                5. Lori

                  VIP

                  Hawaii

                  5 reviews

                  5.0

                  5 reviews

                  Dined 4 days ago

                  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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                6. 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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                7. 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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                8. Karen

                  VIP

                  Sacramento

                  103 reviews

                  5.0

                  103 reviews

                  Dined on 3 December 2024

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  I always enjoy dining at the Mustard Seed! The food and service are always excellent!

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                9. Gina

                  San Francisco

                  2 reviews

                  5.0

                  2 reviews

                  Dined on 2 December 2024

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  Very cozy and comfortable restaurant. The food was excellent, server was great. The fireplace was perfect on a cool evening. I will definitely go back.

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                10. Richard

                  Sacramento

                  7 reviews

                  5.0

                  7 reviews

                  Dined on 26 November 2024

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  This place is amazing. If you want a nice non-flashy and cozy amazing date night. This is the place to go to.  it has such a welcome home feel with a nice upper classified. I will be returning to this place in the future.

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                FAQs

                The Mustard Seed offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (530) 758-5750.

                The Mustard Seed is rated 4.8 stars by 1889 OpenTable diners.

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

                Make a booking

                2 people
                19:00
                Booked 12 times today

                Order delivery or takeout

                Google Map for The Mustard Seed

                222 D Street, Davis, CA 95616

                Additional information

                • Cross Street
                  Second and Third Street
                • Area
                  Davis
                • Hours of Operation
                  Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30–13:30 Dinner Daily 17:30–20:30
                • Price
                  $31 to $50
                • Cuisines
                  Californian, American
                • Dining style
                  Casual Elegant
                • Dress code
                  Smart Casual
                • Parking details
                  Street parking only.
                • Payment Options
                  AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                • Executive Chef
                  Joshua Bergman and Roxanna Fenton
                • Additional
                  Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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