We both chose the Asian pear salad and scallops, both of which were delicious! We have eaten here several times and each time the preparation changes to incorporate the freshest seasonal ingredients. Our scallops included Brussels sprouts and butternut squash in a curry sauce with red bell pepper and black rice. The combination was delightful!
Adrian
Yesterday was our first time dining at a fine dining restaurant, and we were truly amazed by the food. Unfortunately, our server — a tall white gentleman — forgot to bring our bread and didn't check in with us until after we had finished eating.
John
One of the best restaurants in Davis, second only to Osteria Fasulo. Always reliably good food and service.
Thai Nguyen
The scallops and lamb were cooked perfectly and paired with amazing sauces. They came with the best brussels sprouts ever. The pumpkin crème brulee and apple tart were also delicious and the best dessert I’ve had at a restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
DennisAtkinson
We visited the Mustard Seed in Davis for dinner. This was our first visit. The menu selections were fantastic, and the wine list quite nice (and reasonable).
Rod
We came here for lunch. The food was very good as was the service. We look forward to trying the Mustard Seed for dinner
Henny Chapnick
⭐ Review for Mustard Seed – Davis, CA
The steak was very good, and the tomato bisque with puff pastry was excellent — rich, flavorful, and perfectly comforting.
Unfortunately, the Parmesan crisp on the Caesar salad was a disappointment. It wasn’t crisp at all — it smelled and tasted stale, as if it had been stored overnight near onions and garlic. It completely lost that lovely, nutty Parmesan flavor that makes it special.
The tables are uncomfortably small, forcing diners far too close together. We found ourselves practically breathing, chewing, and swallowing in each other’s faces — not healthy, not pleasant, and certainly not relaxing.
The bathroom is also poorly placed — small, directly next to the entrance. You can’t open the door without bumping into someone waiting to be seated. It felt stuffy and smelly, and it does not feel clean to wash your hands before the meal.
On the positive side, the wait staff were excellent — friendly, quick, professional, and thoughtful. They were clearly aware that many guests, like us, were attending the Itzhak Perlman concert and made sure service was smooth and timely.
There’s real potential here with the food, and we will gladly come back once you let us know these issues have been improved.
Suzanne
We were excited about trying Mustard Seed and looking forward to lamb chops. They were over done. Food servings large, we could have split. Salmon , crab cakes were good. Ambiance quiet on the patio. I was disappointed for a birthday celebration. Pricy.
Michael Ott
Lovely spot with friendly servers and great food
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Crystal Marie
Cute and quaint little spot. The staff was friendly, thoughtful and courteous. The service was quick, our waiter was attentive, always checking in on us, making sure our water was full. Great place to wind down and enjoy excellent dishes with great flavor.
Mustard Seed was, once again, an outstanding and delicious experience for dinner. Food was exquisite, service was excellent, and the setting was comfortable and cozy on a rainy evening. The scallops are delicious. Other members of our group found the lamb delightful.
Patrick
We always enjoy and this visit was no different. The food is fantastic and wine/beer choice are the perfect compliment. Highly recommend.
Lauran
Great food, lovely ambiance and staff very attentive to our need to have an earlier reservation so we could arrive at the concert at the Mondavi center.
Pierre Chaurand
Wonderful dinner at The Mustard Seed! Very professional service and outstanding food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Trena
We had a delightful birthday dinner at The Mustard Seed. It was very intimate for our little family. The food was superb. The atmosphere warm and homey. And the staff and food server were exceptional. Definitely coming back!!!
We both chose the Asian pear salad and scallops, both of which were delicious! We have eaten here several times and each time the preparation changes to incorporate the freshest seasonal ingredients. Our scallops included Brussels sprouts and butternut squash in a curry sauce with red bell pepper and black rice. The combination was delightful!
Yesterday was our first time dining at a fine dining restaurant, and we were truly amazed by the food. Unfortunately, our server — a tall white gentleman — forgot to bring our bread and didn't check in with us until after we had finished eating.
One of the best restaurants in Davis, second only to Osteria Fasulo. Always reliably good food and service.
The scallops and lamb were cooked perfectly and paired with amazing sauces. They came with the best brussels sprouts ever. The pumpkin crème brulee and apple tart were also delicious and the best dessert I’ve had at a restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We visited the Mustard Seed in Davis for dinner. This was our first visit. The menu selections were fantastic, and the wine list quite nice (and reasonable).
We came here for lunch. The food was very good as was the service. We look forward to trying the Mustard Seed for dinner
⭐ Review for Mustard Seed – Davis, CA
The steak was very good, and the tomato bisque with puff pastry was excellent — rich, flavorful, and perfectly comforting.
Unfortunately, the Parmesan crisp on the Caesar salad was a disappointment. It wasn’t crisp at all — it smelled and tasted stale, as if it had been stored overnight near onions and garlic. It completely lost that lovely, nutty Parmesan flavor that makes it special.
The tables are uncomfortably small, forcing diners far too close together. We found ourselves practically breathing, chewing, and swallowing in each other’s faces — not healthy, not pleasant, and certainly not relaxing.
The bathroom is also poorly placed — small, directly next to the entrance. You can’t open the door without bumping into someone waiting to be seated. It felt stuffy and smelly, and it does not feel clean to wash your hands before the meal.
On the positive side, the wait staff were excellent — friendly, quick, professional, and thoughtful. They were clearly aware that many guests, like us, were attending the Itzhak Perlman concert and made sure service was smooth and timely.
There’s real potential here with the food, and we will gladly come back once you let us know these issues have been improved.
We were excited about trying Mustard Seed and looking forward to lamb chops. They were over done. Food servings large, we could have split. Salmon , crab cakes were good. Ambiance quiet on the patio. I was disappointed for a birthday celebration. Pricy.
Lovely spot with friendly servers and great food
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cute and quaint little spot. The staff was friendly, thoughtful and courteous. The service was quick, our waiter was attentive, always checking in on us, making sure our water was full. Great place to wind down and enjoy excellent dishes with great flavor.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Mustard Seed was, once again, an outstanding and delicious experience for dinner. Food was exquisite, service was excellent, and the setting was comfortable and cozy on a rainy evening. The scallops are delicious. Other members of our group found the lamb delightful.
We always enjoy and this visit was no different. The food is fantastic and wine/beer choice are the perfect compliment. Highly recommend.
Great food, lovely ambiance and staff very attentive to our need to have an earlier reservation so we could arrive at the concert at the Mondavi center.
Wonderful dinner at The Mustard Seed! Very professional service and outstanding food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had a delightful birthday dinner at The Mustard Seed. It was very intimate for our little family. The food was superb. The atmosphere warm and homey. And the staff and food server were exceptional. Definitely coming back!!!
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