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New location with full specialty cocktail bar - Season To Taste, Cambridge, MA

Season To Taste

4.8
4.8
1708 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
1678 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 28 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood 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.

We accept reservations via OpenTable for the main dining room for parties of up to 6. If you can't find availability, please give us a call and we can do our best to find a spot for you! - 617 826-9037. For larger party inquiries, email nick@seasontotaste.com.

We are also featuring a Chef's Tasting experience at our Kitchen Counter!!

Our patio is open weather dependent and is available on a first come first serve basis.

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

  • 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 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

    $25.00 per person

    Prepaid

    May 28, 2025 - May 29, 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.

Private dining

Menu

Starters

  • Cheddar & Thyme Biscuit$7.00

    served with house pickles, pimento cheese butter add country ham for $5

    • Country Ham$4.00

  • Crispy Brussels Sprouts$12.00

    malt aioli, fried shallot

    • Salmon Boulettes$12.00

      salmon belly fritters, remoulade, house slaw

      • add 1 boulette$4.00
      • add 2 boulettes$8.00

    • Smoked Fluke Pâté$15.00

      cheddar biscuit chips, grainy mustard, pickled shallot

      • Tuna Poke$16.00

        sweet potato pakora, mint chutney, house hot sauce aioli, herb salad

        • Smoked Trout Toast$17.00

          charred chive crema, pickled baby veg, smoked roe, crispy capers

          • Citrus Salad$16.00

            cara cara, gem lettuces, crispy brussels, pomegranate vin, 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

                • Moroccan Spiced Carrots$16.00

                  kataifi-wrapped feta, watercress, sumac honey

                  • Parisian Gnocchi$22.00

                    foraged mushrooms, roast shallot, lacinato kale, kabocha squash, gruyere

                    • Cajun Shrimp & Grits$21.00

                      heirloom grits, andouille gumbo, pickled shallot

                      • Short Rib Pressé$18.00

                        spring onion jam, cool ranch sunchokes, pepperoncini salsa verde

                        • Crispy Pork Ribs$17.00

                          morimoto glaze, quince slaw, jalepeno

                          • Add One Rib$5.00
                          • Add Two Ribs$10.00

                        Dessert

                        • S'mores Tart$12.00

                          chocolate, graham cracker crumb, toasted fluff

                          • Carrot Cake$13.00

                            cream cheese ice cream, carrot caramel, candied pecans

                            Last updated: March 23, 2025

                            What 1,708 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 in Cambridge is a true "neighborhood gem" offering "excellent food using seasonal ingredients" and a "fantastic tasting menu" that caters to various dietary preferences. The "service is attentive and friendly," with a cozy ambiance perfect for date nights or gatherings. Reserve early for a memorable dining experience!
                            1,708 Reviews

                            1. constantine VIP

                              Greater Boston13 reviews

                              5.0

                              Dined 1 day ago

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              As usual, we loved it. Food is so good, service warm and accommodating. Can’t wait for the spring tasting menu!

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                            2. James

                              Greater Boston1 review

                              5.0

                              Dined 2 days ago

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 4
                              Superb. Worth it. Generous. Friendly. Go there. No further notes.

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                            3. Beth VIP

                              Greater Boston9 reviews

                              4.0

                              Dined on March 26, 2025

                              1. Overall 4
                              2. Food 4
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 4
                              We all thought the seating was a bit too low. There was a plumbing problem that night and the bathrooms were unavailable. But fit was tasty.

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                            4. Ophelia

                              Canberra1 review

                              1.0

                              Dined on March 25, 2025

                              1. Overall 1
                              2. Food 3
                              3. Service 1
                              4. Ambience 2
                              We chose this restaurant to celebrate a birthday, hoping for a memorable evening. Unfortunately, the experience fell far short of expectations due to unprofessional service. The server seemed distracted and disengaged throughout the meal. When placing our order, the server repeatedly asked us to repeat dish names (at least 3 times) despite the menu being clearly listed. This lack of focus led to confusion and delayed the ordering process. It felt as though we were inconveniencing him rather than being valued guests. Further, the server informed us that cake cutting would cost $3 after he checked whether we’d like to have the cake served. While I understand some restaurants have policies for outside desserts (TBH we have never been charged the cake-cutting fee), this charge was never mentioned during reservation or specified on the menu. A birthday celebration should be joyful, but the combination of careless services left us frustrated. We won’t return for sure. Management should train staff to be more attentive and transparent about fees.

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                            5. Paul

                              Greater Boston2 reviews

                              5.0

                              Dined on March 23, 2025

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              One of the best dinners we've had in a while. A neighborhood Gem!

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                            6. Jeff VIP

                              Greater Boston2 reviews

                              5.0

                              Dined on March 22, 2025

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              Outstanding! Tasting menu was fantastic for both vegetarians and omnivores.

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                            7. Jiyoung VIP

                              Greater Boston9 reviews

                              5.0

                              Dined on March 22, 2025

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              Excellent food using seasonal ingredients, all with surprisingly decent-sized portions. Service was attentive and friendly. Nice ambiance despite the small space. I recommend it for date nights or small friend gatherings!

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                            8. Sally-Ann

                              New York City2 reviews

                              5.0

                              Dined on March 16, 2025

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 4
                              Everything we ordered was delicious! The service was great. We would definitely come back again.

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                            9. Joyce

                              Greater Boston6 reviews

                              5.0

                              Dined on March 15, 2025

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              The food was INCREDIBLE!! HIGHLY recommend the kale cesar and the mushroom gnocchi! Amazing service as well!

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                            10. OpenTable Diner

                              Greater Boston2 reviews

                              5.0

                              Dined on March 15, 2025

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              The Blue Dress cocktail was a delicious way to start dinner!

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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 1708 OpenTable diners.

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

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                            Make a reservation

                            2 people
                            8:00 PM
                            Booked 28 times today
                            Experiences are available.
                            Google Map for Season To Taste

                            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

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