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The Mustard Seed, Davis, CA

The Mustard Seed

4.8
4.8
1914 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 25 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
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.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–1:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street parking only.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Joshua Bergman and Roxanna Fenton

What 1,914 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
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Sacramento / Sacramento Valley

    Californian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Mustard Seed in Davis is a charming spot celebrated for its "excellent food and service." This cozy, quaint venue is perfect for special occasions and offers a "lovely ambiance" with a fireplace. Diners appreciate the attentive staff and delightful menu, making it a "must visit place" for a memorable dining experience.

1,914 Reviews
  1. Karen

    VIP

    Sacramento

    107 reviews

    5.0

    107 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

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

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  2. Ardys

    VIP

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and cute restaurant. A nice varied menu.

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  3. Alexandra

    Atlanta

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My daughter and I come here every time I’m in town to visit. The food is exceptional and the service is outstanding.

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  4. Lily

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The classics done very well in a quaint atmosphere. Would definitely recommend!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Napa who?….Mustard Seed proves that you don’t need to travel into the “Valley” to get a delicious, high end meal with fresh local ingredients and great service. First of all our server, Kim was ON POINT! This guy was clearly a master of his craft and gave us a great experience. We started with the salmon carpaccio. The dish was perfectly balanced with smoky salmon, salty capers, juicy orange segments, fresh dill and crisp fennel. For our second course my guy had a salad and I had the parsnip soup. I don’t know much about the salad except he absolutely loved it, but speaking on the parsnip soup; it was like a warm bath and a good book on a rainy day. Like a hug from inside. It was silky smooth and bursting with flavor. For our mains he had the steak which was perfectly cooked. My rack of lamb was executed perfectly. It was like butter it was so tender and succulent. I highly recommend trying this restaurant out. We will definitely be back!

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  6. AllenH

    Sacramento

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was good but our waiter Kim was excellent! Really superior service from him. He’s a waiter that really knows his craft.

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  7. Kathryn

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Portions very large and good to share. Everything was delicious

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  8. David

    VIP

    Sacramento

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our regular dining place when attending performances at the Mondavi Center. Great food and service as always.

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  9. Peter

    San Francisco

    21 reviews

    2.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    I was very excited to try a highly rated OpenTable restaurant with excellent reviews. I have never felt more rushed at a dinner, ever. I was given the bill before I received my dessert and coffee as I was told they “needed to run the numbers”, this is just poor form and rude. There is a difference between doing side work and making feel intentionally uncomfortable.

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  10. Kean

    Sacramento

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cozy place, good food and friendly service. Excellent local restaurant to celebrate special occasions.

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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 1914 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 25 times today
Google Map for The Mustard Seed

222 D Street, Davis, CA 95616

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Californian, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–1:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street parking only.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Joshua Bergman and Roxanna Fenton
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