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

Season To Taste

4.8
4.8
1712 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
1678 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • 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.

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 now open for the season!! We do take patio reservations but hold some space for walk-ins as well. (patio reservation cannot be guaranteed in case of inclement weather).

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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 Night

    $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. It is an $80/per person 4-course food menu with multiple options for each course. A la carte version of the menu will be available upon request. Parties of up to 6 are able to book through OpenTable. If you cannot find availability, or are more than 6 guests, please reach out directly to the restaurant - 617 826-9037, or nick@seasontotaste.com There is a $25/pp non-refundable deposit that will be applied to bill on the day of your reservation.

Private dining

Menu

Season To Taste's menu was last updated 2025-04-27.

Starters

  • Cheddar & Thyme Biscuit$7.00

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

    • Country Ham$4.00

  • Soft Deviled Eggs$12.00

    pickled okra, crispy chicken, dill

    • add one egg$4.00
    • add two eggs$8.00

  • Fluke Croquettes$12.00

    smokey remoulade, house slaw, urfa

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

  • Yellowfin 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

      • Asparagus Salad$16.00

        grilled asparagus, snap peas, cucumber, olives, feta, oregano vin, crispy basil

        • Kale Caesar$16.00

          black garlic caesar, sweet potato croutons, pepitas, grana

          • Burrata$16.00

            rhubarb chutney, grilled scallion, snap peas, everything bagel crisp, basil oil, saba

            • 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

                • Nettle Gnocchi$22.00

                  foraged mushrooms, english pea, roasted shallot, pea shoots, truffle, gruyere

                  • Shrimp & Calamari$21.00

                    gochujang, thai mirliton, toasted peanuts, pepper jelly sambal, xo sauce

                    • Crispy Pork Ribs$17.00

                      morimoto glaze, quince slaw, jalepeno

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

                    Dessert

                    • Earl Grey Panna Cotta$13.00

                      fresh berries, short bread crumble

                      • 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: April 27, 2025

                          What 1,712 people are saying

                          Season To Taste reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                          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

                          • Greater Boston

                            American

                          • Boston

                            American

                          Review summary

                          AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                          Season To Taste offers "outstanding dining experiences" with "creative, seasonal dishes" and "fantastic service." Patrons rave about the "chef's counter" and "tasting menu," highlighting the "wonderful flavors" and "thoughtful presentations." The ambiance is lively, perfect for date nights or gatherings. Some note seating issues and service hiccups, but overall, it's a "neighborhood gem."

                          1,712 Reviews

                          1. L . J .

                            Greater Boston1 review

                            5.0

                            Dined on April 18, 2025

                            1. Overall 5
                            2. Food 5
                            3. Service 5
                            4. Ambience 5
                            Took my girlfriend here for an anniversary dinner and all she could say was “Wow”. Unique and delicious dishes (the mussels were outstanding), friendly staff, and great vibes. Great value for the quality of the food. Highly recommend coming here for an amazing experience!

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                          2. Kristine and Bob VIP

                            Greater Boston4 reviews

                            5.0

                            Dined on April 17, 2025

                            1. Overall 5
                            2. Food 5
                            3. Service 5
                            4. Ambience 5
                            Wonderful food and service. These days, restaurants have left me underwhelmed. Not STT! It’s been years since I’ve been here and now I’m ready to go back as soon as possible. Two enthusiastic thumbs up!

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                          3. Sean

                            Greater Boston1 review

                            5.0

                            Dined on April 13, 2025

                            1. Overall 5
                            2. Food 5
                            3. Service 5
                            4. Ambience 5
                            Absolutely incredible. This was my third time in a few months. Beautifully executed takes on some wonderful, comforting dishes. The crispy pork ribs are unmissable. Cannot recommend this place enough.

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                          4. Diane VIP

                            New York City8 reviews

                            5.0

                            Dined on April 6, 2025

                            1. Overall 5
                            2. Food 5
                            3. Service 5
                            4. Ambience 4
                            Best charred/grilled brussels sprouts ever. Unsuaul combinations and all fabulously delicious. Yummy biscuits!!

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                          5. constantine VIP

                            Greater Boston13 reviews

                            5.0

                            Dined on April 5, 2025

                            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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                          6. James

                            Greater Boston1 review

                            5.0

                            Dined on April 4, 2025

                            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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                          7. 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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                          8. 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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                          9. 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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                          10. 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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                          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 1712 OpenTable diners.

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

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                          2 people
                          7:00 PM
                          Booked 29 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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