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The Mustard Seed
Enhance Your Romance. Wine and dine in the rustic elegance of our cabin in the trees inside by the fire or outside on our garden patio. Chef-owners Steve & Lynn Kwon and their 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
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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
101 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Rating Breakdown 101 reviews
5 stars
(47)
4 stars
(36)
3 stars
(12)
2 stars
(4)
1 star
(2)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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- special occasion(60)
- fit for foodies(56)
- neighborhood gem(54)
- romantic(52)
- great for outdoor dining(40)
- notable wine list(15)
The Mustard Seed Reviews List
Review 1 for The Mustard Seed
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food is fresh, but somewhat underseasoned. If you are vegan, you might want to make sure your server understands what this means. Our server came back and asked if I wanted cheese on my sandwich, to which I said no and that I would like a vegan sandwich. It arrived looking nice, but heavy on mayonaise. The server did return it to the kitchen for one without mayo though."
Dined on 5/08/2013
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Review 2 for The Mustard Seed
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It was a busy night and there were not enough staff. Our waitress was nice, but she had too many tables to serve. We brought our own wine, but we did not get wine glasses or have the wine opened for 25 minutes. Food took a long time too, and we only had starters/appetizers. We could have used a bit more salt and pepper in the food, but the staff was so busy, we didn't ask. The produce was fresh and tasty though."
Dined on 5/06/2013
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Review 3 for The Mustard Seed
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Never Disappoints
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We were on our way back from the Foothills to the Bay Area and decided to stop for dinner. We felt fortunate to have snagged a last minute reservation. We've been here before and have always been impressed by everything - from the time we are greeted at the door, seated at our table, meal selection, our meals (this time - Gazpacho, Risotto with Prawns, Rack of Lamb) and the attentive service (Thanks, Alex for taking such good care of us!) Our only regret? Not having room for dessert! Well, there's always next time and we will return."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 4 for The Mustard Seed
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Pre-concert favorite
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Went to Mustard Seed prior to Mondavi concert. Atmosphere was perfect out on the patio. Servers were attentive and gracious - kept the iced tea flowing. Food was delicious - I don't eat seafood or much red meat, so had the Duck Breast - perfectly done. Enjoyed a good salad beforehand. Salads are a high point - fresh ingredients and somewhat adventurous in their make-up. Duck came with grilled asparagus and mashed sweet potato - great. Server was sure to get me off to the concert in plenty of time. In Davis, a good experience."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 5 for The Mustard Seed
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Website confusion
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"When I looked online for a nice place in Davis to take my son for his birthday, I found Mustard Seed. The website showed lunch hours but only a dinner menu. I made the asumption that they served lunch from the dinner menu. Not a stupid assumption, if they had a lunch menu, wouldn't they have posted it?
Arrived to find a very short menu of salads and sandwiches. Waitress said that the website had not been updated since they began opening for lunch. Though the food was good, it was not what I wanted for a celebratory meal."
Arrived to find a very short menu of salads and sandwiches. Waitress said that the website had not been updated since they began opening for lunch. Though the food was good, it was not what I wanted for a celebratory meal."
Dined on 5/01/2013
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Review 6 for The Mustard Seed
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
How fast can you eat?
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We arrived at the restaurant two hours prior to
the start time of the Mondavi Center performance
we had purchased tickets to attend. We ordered early,
but it took 75 minutes for our dinner orders to arrive. We
literally were forced to gulp down our dinners
To give us enough time to drive to the Mondavi Center,
to park. Although the food was fine, the unconscionably
long delay ruined the meal for us. I will never dine at
this restaurant again."
the start time of the Mondavi Center performance
we had purchased tickets to attend. We ordered early,
but it took 75 minutes for our dinner orders to arrive. We
literally were forced to gulp down our dinners
To give us enough time to drive to the Mondavi Center,
to park. Although the food was fine, the unconscionably
long delay ruined the meal for us. I will never dine at
this restaurant again."
Dined on 4/30/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 7 for The Mustard Seed
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food was great! I had
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was great! I had the duck and my husband had trout. Both are delicious"
Dined on 04/27/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 8 for The Mustard Seed
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
So much better now that the
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"So much better now that the new owners took over. How do I say this gently? The last woman owner was a server and shouldn't have been. Much better now.:)"
Dined on 04/26/2013
2009
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 9 for The Mustard Seed
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Had a superb meal there in
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Had a superb meal there in 2012 and reserved dinner there again when visiting Davis recently. The restaurant has been sold and the previous chef has gone elsewhere.
Nevertheless, our first dish (crabcakes) was superb. However, the next dish (pork roast was tough and tasteless despite an excellent sauce. The profiteroles for dessert were also disappointing and the dough part was so touch it couldn't be cut with a spoon."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2011
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Review 10 for The Mustard Seed
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Perfect place to celebrate
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Perfect place to celebrate our anniversary."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, special occasion
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Review 11 for The Mustard Seed
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We loved it !
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food was delicious and service was great. More than ample portions.. We sat out on the patio and it was very comfortable. Can't wait to go back."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 12 for The Mustard Seed
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I was glad to see they reopened.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I was glad to see they reopened. Food very good, they did not rush you to eat. Patio area a bit tight but weather was great."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 13 for The Mustard Seed
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Never a Disapointment
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This was our third visit to The Mustard Seed. Each has been better than the previous. The service was fantastic and the food was even better. We can hardly wait until our next visit with our daughter at UC Davis so we can return."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 14 for The Mustard Seed
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food is delicious and at a
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food is delicious and at a good price. Service was outstanding until the end. Coffee came
20 minutes AFTER our desert. We had to ask twice for our bill. We had tickets to Mondavi at 8:00. We began dinner at 5:30 so we would have plenty of time. As it turned out we barely made it due to our waiter dropping the ball."
20 minutes AFTER our desert. We had to ask twice for our bill. We had tickets to Mondavi at 8:00. We began dinner at 5:30 so we would have plenty of time. As it turned out we barely made it due to our waiter dropping the ball."
Dined on 04/18/2013
2010
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, late-night find
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Review 15 for The Mustard Seed
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A Smooth Transition
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We have enjoyed dining at The Mustard Seed for years and are happy to report the new owners have not changed the ambiance, prices or the menu (although seasonally changing the menu and introducing new dishes is a good thing!). We appreciate the price point of the main dishes but the starters all seem a tad higher than they should be. We especially enjoy the adorable charm of the building and back patio. We do miss seeing and interacting with the previous owners since they often served in the restaurant."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2009
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 16 for The Mustard Seed
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The Mustard Seed was friend
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The Mustard Seed was friend recommended. The restaurant and the food exceeded our expectations. We will visit again and recommend it to anyone that enjoys high quality food."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 17 for The Mustard Seed
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This is a hidden gem! I have
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"This is a hidden gem! I have heard of Mustard Seed for some time, but I have driven past it many times and didn't even know a restaurant was there. Made a special trip specifically to meet friends for dinner here and had a great experience. The service was perfect, the food fantastic, we will definitely be back."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic
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Review 18 for The Mustard Seed
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
All ways a pleasure to visit,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"All ways a pleasure to visit, a great place to decompress"
Dined on 03/29/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic
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Review 19 for The Mustard Seed
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Eat here if you want a great meal!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This is a great place! The food was perfect & the service was excellent. Something to keep in mind is that this is an upscale restaurant, not at all like a chain restaurant. I would recommend The Mustard Seed to anyone & everyone that loves delicious food!"
Dined on 03/28/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 20 for The Mustard Seed
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
New owners bring some nice
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"New owners bring some nice updates to the decor and more to come. Our server, John, took excellent care of us and welcomed us to the restaurant. The salads were excellent. My vegetable plate was nicely done and was an off-menu item. We look forward to more variety on the wine list, especially wines offered by the glass."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 21 for The Mustard Seed
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion
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Review 22 for The Mustard Seed
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We had gone to the Mustard
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had gone to the Mustard Seed a year ago and had such a good experience that we returned to Davis primarily to eat at the MustardSeed again. We were on our way from Washington to Southern California so stopping in Davis was not too much out of the way. After makingthe reservation, we found that the ownership had recently changed. This was a little disconcerting , however it turned out to make no difference.The food was excellent and the service the same. They have not missed a beat in the transition. The only negative of the restaurant is the size.It is quite small and the tables sit close together making it hard to not feel like you are listening in to the conversation of the other diners."
Dined on 03/20/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 23 for The Mustard Seed
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
What an awesome place! Great
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"What an awesome place! Great service!Tomato bisque out of this world! Stuffed trout and appetizers hevenly !I loved the ambiance of the patio andhome setting !We will be back !"
Dined on 03/16/2013
2012
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 24 for The Mustard Seed
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I love the food at mustard
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I love the food at mustard seed. Service is always great."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2013
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Review 25 for The Mustard Seed
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The food was generally good
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was generally good but my grandson had the "Crab Cake Trio" appetizer for his main. The cakes were "fishy" and filler loaded.
My pork loin was very tasty and tender with a delicious mustard sauce."
My pork loin was very tasty and tender with a delicious mustard sauce."
Dined on 03/13/2013
2003
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 26 for The Mustard Seed
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Outstand find
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The minute we walked through the door we knew this was a special place. The aromas that met us were incredible. Once food started to arrive, the experience got even better. The goat cheese butter and the home made bread, along with some of the best olives I've ever tasted just heightened the experience. Then came the entres. My duck breast was extraordinary, as my wife's pork.
Didn't try the dessert, or an appetizer... but we'll back!"
Dined on 03/04/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 27 for The Mustard Seed
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food and service at the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food and service at the Mustard Seed were outstanding. The surroundings were very quaint and made for a delightfule dining experience."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2013
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Review 28 for The Mustard Seed
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
food is good but service not so
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I have been to this place previously, but always with work functions. I made a reservation for my husband's 40th birthday using Open Table. The restaurant was quasi-empty both when we got there and when we left. So it really puzzles me that we were shoved way in the back in a very small space facing the kitchen, and almost suffocated by the smells/smoke coming from the kitchen. I would actually have understood this if they were crowded. Like I said, both front rooms were almost empty - it was a weekday. So even though the food was good, this experience has left me with a bitter aftertaste."
Dined on 02/26/2013
2011
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Review 29 for The Mustard Seed
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food was great, and service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was great, and service quite fine. We will come again! This is a a neighborhood gem."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 30 for The Mustard Seed
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
great food! nice room. great
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"great food! nice room. great service."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 31 for The Mustard Seed
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food is consistently fresh
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food is consistently fresh and creatively prepared. The wait staff is extremely friendly. It's busy, so you must plan ahead and make reservations."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 32 for The Mustard Seed
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A Lovely Time
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Dinner on Valentine's Day was very nice. My husband had the scallops and I had the beef filet. The wine recommendation was perfect! We had a lovely time and would definitely go back again."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 33 for The Mustard Seed
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
"Is this meal over yet?"...
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"...should not be my mode of thought when dining.
It was a set menu for $69 per person + drinks. The "Silky Lobster Bisque" was chunky, the crab cakes very startlingly small, and the duck was so-so.
It was a set menu for $69 per person + drinks. The "Silky Lobster Bisque" was chunky, the crab cakes very startlingly small, and the duck was so-so.
I was unimpressed by their short wine list, though it had a few good selections. Also, service was slow and largely impersonal. The preset menu was served over the course of a couple hours, during which time we felt neglected, which wasn't helped by sitting 2 hours on that uncomfortable chair.
What hurt most was that this mediocre meal was $200 for the two of us. Service probably suffered because they automatically add 18% tip, like it or not.
I would have had better food and service at Red Lobster, and not paid so much."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
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Review 34 for The Mustard Seed
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Phenomenal!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"In a word: INCREDIBLE.
I was finally able to book Valentine's Day reservations this year after two years of snoozing and losing. I'm so glad I did.
My first time here was Mother's Day last year, and I was able to treat my parents to a fantastic lunch. On my recent return, I had high expectations, all of which were exceeded.
The setting was perfect, the atmosphere: perfect
For Valentine's, they have a special menu (on their website, mustardseeddavis.com) which looked brilliant.
Our waitress was a delight. Sadly, I didn't catch her name. She helped my lady and I choose a wine, and she really made an impression.
And the meal... the meal was sublime. It's been a week, and we're still smiling. I don't have the room here to do it justice."
I was finally able to book Valentine's Day reservations this year after two years of snoozing and losing. I'm so glad I did.
My first time here was Mother's Day last year, and I was able to treat my parents to a fantastic lunch. On my recent return, I had high expectations, all of which were exceeded.
The setting was perfect, the atmosphere: perfect
For Valentine's, they have a special menu (on their website, mustardseeddavis.com) which looked brilliant.
Our waitress was a delight. Sadly, I didn't catch her name. She helped my lady and I choose a wine, and she really made an impression.
And the meal... the meal was sublime. It's been a week, and we're still smiling. I don't have the room here to do it justice."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 35 for The Mustard Seed
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Our Valentine's dinner at
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Our Valentine's dinner at Mustard Seed was FABULOUS! It's our favorite restaurant in Davis anyway, but this meal was amazing!!!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 36 for The Mustard Seed
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Satisfactory dining experience.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
"Satisfactory dining experience. Good but not great."
Dined on 02/12/2013
2013
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Review 37 for The Mustard Seed
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This is a favorite for our
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This is a favorite for our family. We will miss Robin and Paul but look forward to continuance of the quality of the Mustard Seed"
Dined on 02/12/2013
2010
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 38 for The Mustard Seed
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Cute place. It has a very
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Cute place.
It has a very interesting menu with many nice choices.
The service was excellent and the staff very attentive and friendly."
It has a very interesting menu with many nice choices.
The service was excellent and the staff very attentive and friendly."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 39 for The Mustard Seed
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Continued Excellence
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Mustard Seed continues to provide a great seasonal menu with friendly and attentive service. Always recommended for a relaxing and interesting meal."
Dined on 01/31/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 40 for The Mustard Seed
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Hope you get back on track!
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Usually, this is my favorite restaurant in Davis . The restaurant is cozy, with a warm atmosphere. Service is always very good. Food is what we go for. U fortunately, this time the food was minimumly OK. Caesar salad was very small and tasted like it had just been pulled out of a plastic bag, tasteless dressing. The wild forest mushroom soup with truffle was also tasteless and not very hot. The biggest disappointment was the Prawns and Risotto, which was heavy and pasty with nothing but 4 prawns, also pasty. It was like eating a big bowl of oatmeal!Apparently, ownership has changed but original chef remained. Will give it a try again, but hope the quality of food get's back to what we've been used to.Y"
Dined on 02/02/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 41 for The Mustard Seed
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent in every way, a highlight in a visit to Davis"
Dined on 01/29/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 42 for The Mustard Seed
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
rude arrival
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"What saved this night from being miserable was the food - absolutely fabulous, everything from wine to appetizers to main course to dessert were fabulous. The service, however, left much to be desired, at least at the beginning. The place must have been short-staffed that night, as the hostess, who is possibly the co-owner?, was running around being a waitress, taking orders, serving wine and food, etc. She was obviously frazzled, rude and not attentive at all to those of us who had come in and were waiting to be acknowledged - it is a very small waiting area, and there were 10-12 of us crowded in as it was a cold night outdoors. Once we were seated, it took at least 15 minutes for anyone to acknowledge us with even some bread for the table"
Dined on 01/26/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 43 for The Mustard Seed
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
We were looking forward to
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We were looking forward to this for my daughter's birthday. She had wanted to try the Mustard Seed for years. Food was good but totally spoiled by the noise. Extremely noisy.
Very uncomfortable. Space too small to absorb the noise.
Owners were on vacation we were told. Menu came stained with food from having been previously used.
Too bad!"
Very uncomfortable. Space too small to absorb the noise.
Owners were on vacation we were told. Menu came stained with food from having been previously used.
Too bad!"
Dined on 01/22/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 44 for The Mustard Seed
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Probably the best food in
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Probably the best food in Davis. Delicious. Will definitely be back."
Dined on 01/25/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 45 for The Mustard Seed
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We wanted one last dinner
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We wanted one last dinner at The Mustard Seed before it changes hands next month. A newspaper article said that the new owners will keep the same menu and re-open for lunch."
Dined on 01/22/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for The Mustard Seed
Based on the average of (56) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
3 out of 3 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate