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pilotgeek — 2009-08-16 17:18:24

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AmLin — 2009-08-13 07:39:40

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	+ + * I have to wonder about the age of the folks commenting on this page and the broad range of reviews. As mentioned by boing3887, the Mustard Seed crowd is mostly older. In my experiences at this establishment, besides the servers being treated badly, I felt I was also looked down upon. As a specific example, I walked in just after 5pm on a weeknight without a reservation and the restaurant was nearly empty. The owner flat out ignored my husband and I for a few minutes and then was uphauled to hear we didn't have a reservation. She made us feel like she did us a huge favor by "squeezing us in". Needless to say, when we were done with dinner, the restuarant was still empty, so I think there was plenty of room and no need for her attitude. Multiple times I 've felt very looked down upon (only by the woman) I have to assume because I am young and may look like a college student. This is unfortunate for a few reasons. First, I was a college student in Davis, love the town, and decided to settle down in the area and start my career. Now that I can afford nice dinners more often, The Mustard Seed is no longer on my list of places to go for a nice evening. Second, there are plenty of college students in town who will go to a nice restaurant for a date or a special occasion, so don't ostricize half the town! --["Users/AmLin"]

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Davidlm — 2009-08-12 16:54:36

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- ''2009-07-09 16:20:08'' [[nbsp]] I think I'd like to add my two cents to the conversation. I've discussed this restaurant with many of my clients over the years, and we all agree. The food and ambiance of the Mustard Seed is awesome. This place will never receive our business, however, until the female owner stops abusing her staff. I've been here several times, and EVERY time we leave thinking she must go through new servers constantly. We listen to her rant, and leave unhappy. That should be taken as "advise" from a business owner, not "complaints". --["Users/Davidlm"]	+ ''2009-07-09 16:20:08'' [[nbsp]] I think I'd like to add my two cents to the conversation. I've discussed this restaurant with many of my clients over the years, and we all agree. The food and ambiance of the Mustard Seed is awesome. This place will never receive our business, however, until the female owner stops yelling at her staff. I've been here several times, and EVERY time we leave thinking she must go through new servers constantly. We listen to her yell, and leave unhappy. That should be taken as "advice" from a business owner, not "complaints". --["Users/Davidlm"]

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MrsC — 2009-08-12 15:56:52

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	+ ------ + ''2009-08-12 16:56:52'' [[nbsp]] We have worked with Paul and Robyn on different occasions and have found them to be committed and hard-working. For two years, we have hosted a party for colleagues in our home for over 100 people, catered by the Mustard Seed. Both Paul and Robyn showed up early in the morning, set up the dining area, provided some upbeat morning humor, and came back later only to wow the crowd with their delicious cuisine. Paul manages to keep a sense of humor all the while tending to the oven, the stove, his employees, the party guests, the dog in his way, informing us when said dog has escaped, and keeping the serving dishes flowing. When the party is over, Paul and his staff wrap the leftovers, place them in the fridge, CLEAN UP AFTER THEMSELVES, and give a cheery "Goodnight." He has even received an ovation from the crowd. We have also taken a group of 14 to the restaurant and each guest raved about their food. I especially appreciate working with Robyn because I appreciate her work ethic and her passion for her business. We've also enjoyed delicious lunches and dinners in the restaurant with our good friends and family. We find it the perfect atmosphere for celebrating with those most important to us. --["Users/MrsC"]

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boing3887 — 2009-07-09 21:52:28

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- ''2009-07-09 16:01:54'' [[nbsp]] that janet peabody person's an idiot hehehehe. anyone who regularly reads comments on daviswiki can tell when the owner or some other worker is posting positive or defensive reviews of the business/restaurant. most likely janetpeabody is some rich old person who can't relate to common folk. people like herself probably don't get treated rudely by snobby restaurant owners. the food is very good though. but the clientele is generally older crowd. --["Users/boing3887"]	+ ''2009-07-09 16:01:54'' [[nbsp]] anyone who regularly reads comments on daviswiki can tell when the owner or some other worker is posting positive or defensive reviews of the business/restaurant. the food is very good though. but the clientele is generally older crowd. --["Users/boing3887"]

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boing3887 — 2009-07-09 21:51:51

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- ''2009-07-09 16:01:54'' [[nbsp]] that janet peabody person's an idiot hehehehe. anyone who regularly reads comments on daviswiki can tell when the owner or some other worker is posting positive or defensive reviews of the business/restaurant. most likely janetpeabody is some rich old person who can't relate to common folk. people like herself probably don't get treated rudely by snobby restaurant owners. --["Users/boing3887"]	+ ''2009-07-09 16:01:54'' [[nbsp]] that janet peabody person's an idiot hehehehe. anyone who regularly reads comments on daviswiki can tell when the owner or some other worker is posting positive or defensive reviews of the business/restaurant. most likely janetpeabody is some rich old person who can't relate to common folk. people like herself probably don't get treated rudely by snobby restaurant owners. the food is very good though. but the clientele is generally older crowd. --["Users/boing3887"]

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BlueDot — 2009-07-09 18:04:51

id never say "youre not from around here"

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- ''2009-07-09 16:20:08'' [[nbsp]] I think I'd like to add my two cents to the conversation. I've discussed this restaurant with many of my clients over the years, and we all agree. The food and ambiance of the Mustard Seed is awesome. This place will never receive our business, however, until the female owner stops abusing her staff. I've been here several times, and EVERY time we leave thinking she must go through new servers constantly. We listen to her rant, and leave unhappy. That should be taken as "advice" from a business owner, not "complaints". --["Users/Davidlm"]	+ ''2009-07-09 16:20:08'' [[nbsp]] I think I'd like to add my two cents to the conversation. I've discussed this restaurant with many of my clients over the years, and we all agree. The food and ambiance of the Mustard Seed is awesome. This place will never receive our business, however, until the female owner stops abusing her staff. I've been here several times, and EVERY time we leave thinking she must go through new servers constantly. We listen to her rant, and leave unhappy. That should be taken as "advise" from a business owner, not "complaints". --["Users/Davidlm"]

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BlueDot — 2009-07-09 18:04:12

so ill just agree with plackbenis

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- ''2009-07-09 16:20:08'' [[nbsp]] I think I'd like to add my two cents to the conversation. I've discussed this restaurant with many of my clients over the years, and we all agree. The food and ambiance of the Mustard Seed is awesome. This place will never receive our business, however, until the female owner stops abusing her staff. I've been here several times, and EVERY time we leave thinking she must go through new servers constantly. We listen to her rant, and leave unhappy. That should be taken as "advise" from a business owner, not "complaints". --["Users/Davidlm"]	+ ''2009-07-09 16:20:08'' [[nbsp]] I think I'd like to add my two cents to the conversation. I've discussed this restaurant with many of my clients over the years, and we all agree. The food and ambiance of the Mustard Seed is awesome. This place will never receive our business, however, until the female owner stops abusing her staff. I've been here several times, and EVERY time we leave thinking she must go through new servers constantly. We listen to her rant, and leave unhappy. That should be taken as "advice" from a business owner, not "complaints". --["Users/Davidlm"]

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JoePomidor — 2009-07-09 15:26:21

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- * I don't go to the restaurant, so I can't comment on the food or service or any of that. However, just as a tip, it will generally hurt your credibility if you avoid actual facts and instead use insult and personal remarks. Just sayin'...--["Users/JoePomidor"]	+ * I don't go to the restaurant, so I can't comment on the food or service or any of that. However, just as a tip, it will generally hurt your credibility if you avoid actual facts and instead use insults and personal remarks. Just sayin'...--["Users/JoePomidor"]

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JoePomidor — 2009-07-09 15:26:02

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	+ * I don't go to the restaurant, so I can't comment on the food or service or any of that. However, just as a tip, it will generally hurt your credibility if you avoid actual facts and instead use insult and personal remarks. Just sayin'...--["Users/JoePomidor"]

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Davidlm — 2009-07-09 15:20:08

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	+ ------ + ''2009-07-09 16:20:08'' [[nbsp]] I think I'd like to add my two cents to the conversation. I've discussed this restaurant with many of my clients over the years, and we all agree. The food and ambiance of the Mustard Seed is awesome. This place will never receive our business, however, until the female owner stops abusing her staff. I've been here several times, and EVERY time we leave thinking she must go through new servers constantly. We listen to her rant, and leave unhappy. That should be taken as "advise" from a business owner, not "complaints". --["Users/Davidlm"]

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boing3887 — 2009-07-09 15:06:04

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boing3887 — 2009-07-09 15:05:25

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boing3887 — 2009-07-09 15:01:54

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plackbenis — 2009-05-28 20:04:52

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	+ ------ + ''2009-05-28 21:04:52'' [[nbsp]] MUSTARD SEED HAS THE WORST SERVICE IN THE ENTIRE WORLD. you will get treated better if you go to McDonald's. It doesn't matter how good the food is, if the waitress is rude and doesn't even bring you water for the first 30 minutes. Even on an anniversary, they were so rude. This restaurant is a joke and I hope they get a new staff and management immediately if they want to stay in business. --["Users/plackbenis"]

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JabberWokky — 2009-03-30 13:33:14

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	+ * ''You know, the contributions to this wiki are openly tracked (i.e., any editor can see them). That's part of how fake reviews are monitored.... for instance, when somebody signs up from the same computer Paul used just to reiterate what he said, it looks somewhat questionable. When you use fake accounts like that, it is called a ["sockpuppet"]. It rapidly becomes pretty obvious. It prevents the kind of "competition bashing us" that you imply -- it also prevents whitewashing the entry from the business itself. In fact, of the five negative reviews here, two are from active wiki editors who have posted many different things around the wiki, making it pretty clear they are individuals. Three are from lesser used accounts, although they each used different wording and computers to post. There are real people who are writing about their family adopting cats and writing positive reviews of several other restaurants (some of whom would also be "competition" if they were owners as you imply)... and they also are writing about their negative experiences with the owners of the Mustard Seed. Even some of the __positive__ reviews praise the food and still criticize the owner's behavior... which is an odd tactic if they were (as you imply) competition. You can track all this as well: the wiki has open records as to who contributes what. In this case, it is pretty clear it is not just a case of the "competition is trying to ruin thier businees[sic]", but rather many people simply reporting what they have seen.'' --["Users/JabberWokky" Evan 'JabberWokky' Edwards]

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janetpeabody — 2009-03-30 13:09:04

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	+ ------ + ''2009-03-30 14:09:04'' [[nbsp]] This is by far the best restaurant in town. They deserve all the great press thre receiving. That said, I cant believe most of the stuff Im reading here! These are not reviews, but personal attacks. Ive been aregular for over 10 years and have never witnessed anything remotely close. The staff loves Robyn and Paul, they treat them like there own kids. If you must criticise please keep it constructve. I just cant imagine what promted any of this except maybe the competition is trying to ruin thier businees. Dont believe most of what you read here. Its exageration way beyond bellief! --["Users/janetpeabody"]

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JoePomidor — 2009-03-29 16:09:12

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- For honest reviews from people who have actually eaten in our restaurant please click www.opentable.com where you can make a reservation as well. - You can also make a reservation at www.mustardseeddavis.com	+ For reservations please click [http://www.opentable.com], where further reviews are available. + You can also make a reservation at [http://www.mustardseeddavis.com]

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JoePomidor — 2009-03-29 16:08:00

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- ''2009-03-10 12:49:10'' [[nbsp]] I had dinner here last week, and had an absolutely delightful experience! Not only was the food excellent (I had the tomato bisque and a Caesar salad), but the service was exemplary. The gentleman who served me was a middle-aged man (who may well have been the owner, I don't know), who was extremely conversational and friendly. I have eaten here before, and will definitely again. I highly recommend The Mustard See --["Users/NaBarry"] -	+ ------ + ''2008-01-30 13:31:40'' [[nbsp]] I think the food here is some of the best in town. It's pricey, but when my husband and I want a nice dinner we know we will get the quality we expect, and thus the price is worth it. My one complaint is the manger. Like others, I have seen her yell at employees in front of patrons. I have seen it happen twice, and it is very unprofessional. I felt so bad for my server I gave her a little extra tip, especially since she really didn't do anything wrong. --["Users/AmLin"]
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-	+ ''2008-06-13 12:40:14'' [[nbsp]] My Girlfriend and I were dining at Osteria Fasulo on a Tuesday night at about 7 pm a couple of weeks ago and had the great displeasure of sharing the interior room with the owners of the Mustard Seed. The patio was very full and there were only two servers on for the night, the one servicing us and the MS owners inside was called in that night after having to cancel a dinner date with his girlfriend in Sacramento. Because we were the only ones in the restaurant we could hear all of the very loud and crass words emanating from the table 10 feet from ours. Leonardo went and talked with them for awhile and the chef also conversed with them at length after serving them a custom dish. Before the chef came out they spared no criticism and after when discussing it with him called it perfect blah, blah, blah. The pinnacle of the evening however, came when our very polite and attentive server under the circumstances (12 tables between two overworked servers )delivered their bill. They complained that the chef told them the custom dish would be comped (we never heard that) and complained vehemently to have it removed. This is the antithesis of class (business at the seed not doing well). THEN, the woman had the audacity to say "service was very poor tonight, our appetizers took too long an what I tell my servers is if you are not waiting on us, we're waiting on you." The pace at a nice restaurant like Osteria ought to be relaxed and offer time to savor the dishes and have relaxing conversation (at a respectable volume) over some nice wine. I fell like the level of class and patience of these two is more suited to getting their Italian fix at Pasta. I have never seen someone treated like this at a restaurant where he was good and obviously operating under understaffed duress. Additionally it would be poor form for a server to interrupt conversations happening between a guest and the owner or chef so it was their false and pretentious yammering that prevented the timely delivery of the delicious mussel appetizer I enjoyed. If their behavior and other comments on this page are any indication i would avoid their restaurant as they managed to create a dour atmosphere in a restaurant that they were only dining in as opposed to operating. + -Jonathan Nasca --["Users/JJNasca"] + ------
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	+ ''2008-10-14 18:03:04'' [[nbsp]] Yes, I agree, that the woman in the front, who believes she knows how to run a "Fine Dining Establishment," is ridiculous, rude, and very unprofessional. Just the tone in her voice is very condescending, and if you even look like you're not good enough for the restaurant, she asks you why you're there and turns her nose up if you don't "look" like the "right" customer. One piece of advice for you lady...it is not appropriate for a person to be able to see your stomach skin through the holes in your shirt in a "fine dining establishment." This is one place in Davis you WILL get discriminated against. --["Users/Penelope"] + ------ + ''2008-11-16 20:20:40'' [[nbsp]] i completely agree with other posts; the owner is autocratic abrasive and rude, walks around with this chip on her shoulder frantically ordering the staff around and most of the patrons notice. the food is OK- some dishes are better than others they know how to sear a fillet of halibut and for lunch their salads are decent but it's frankly not worth the money. To commit yourself to a place in the $30 entree and $10 appetizers (and $18 corkage fee) territory with dismissive or at least overstretched staff to dine in a cramped and poorly decorated atmosphere is pretty absurd. --["Users/Chrissapher"] + ------ + ''2009-02-02 22:30:37'' [[nbsp]] I was sitting on the Cloud Forest patio today for a late lunch when the owners of Mustard Seed pulled up. They spent the next ten minutes screaming at each other over the poorly swept front porch. She was screaming about how she tells 'them' all the time to keep the front well swept because it gives off a bad impression. I think her screaming for 10 minutes out front gives off a bad impression. Awkward. --["Users/CharlieMurphy"] + ------ + ''2009-03-03 20:38:12'' [[nbsp]] I have to agree with many other reviewers. The lady at the front is incredibly rude. I was applying to be a busser or server, and as I was turning in my application she belittles me and starts to interigate me about my application without looking at it. Honestly she doesn't know how to run a restaurant or how to behave in the romantic atmosphere they are trying to create. Please don't waste your money here and go to Cafe Italia, or Pasta? instead. If felt i would have someday eaten there if she hadn't been so inappropriate with her behavior. --["Users/Marina"] + ------ + ''2009-03-10 12:49:10'' [[nbsp]] I had dinner here last week, and had an absolutely delightful experience! Not only was the food excellent (I had the tomato bisque and a Caesar salad), but the service was exemplary. The gentleman who served me was a middle-aged man (who may well have been the owner, I don't know), who was extremely conversational and friendly. I have eaten here before, and will definitely again. I highly recommend The Mustard See --["Users/NaBarry"]

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- ''2008-10-14 18:03:04'' [[nbsp]] Yes, I agree, that the woman in the front, who believes she knows how to run a "Fine Dining Establishment," is ridiculous, rude, and very unprofessional. Just the tone in her voice is very condescending, and if you even look like you're not good enough for the restaurant, she asks you why you're there and turns her nose up if you don't "look" like the "right" customer. One piece of advice for you lady...it is not appropriate for a person to be able to see your stomach skin through the holes in your shirt in a "fine dining establishment." This is one place in Davis you WILL get discriminated against. --["Users/Penelope"] - ------ - ''2008-11-16 20:20:40'' [[nbsp]] i completely agree with other posts; the owner is autocratic abrasive and rude, walks around with this chip on her shoulder frantically ordering the staff around and most of the patrons notice. the food is OK- some dishes are better than others they know how to sear a fillet of halibut and for lunch their salads are decent but it's frankly not worth the money. To commit yourself to a place in the $30 entree and $10 appetizers (and $18 corkage fee) territory with dismissive or at least overstretched staff to dine in a cramped and poorly decorated atmosphere is pretty absurd. --["Users/Chrissapher"] - ------ - ''2009-02-02 22:30:37'' [[nbsp]] I was sitting on the Cloud Forest patio today for a late lunch when the owners of Mustard Seed pulled up. They spent the next ten minutes screaming at each other over the poorly swept front porch. She was screaming about how she tells 'them' all the time to keep the front well swept because it gives off a bad impression. I think her screaming for 10 minutes out front gives off a bad impression. Awkward. --["Users/CharlieMurphy"] - ------ - ''2009-03-03 20:38:12'' [[nbsp]] I have to agree with many other reviewers. The lady at the front is incredibly rude. I was applying to be a busser or server, and as I was turning in my application she belittles me and starts to interigate me about my application without looking at it. Honestly she doesn't know how to run a restaurant or how to behave in the romantic atmosphere they are trying to create. Please don't waste your money here and go to Cafe Italia, or Pasta? instead. If felt i would have someday eaten there if she hadn't been so inappropriate with her behavior. --["Users/Marina"] - ------ - ''2009-03-10 12:49:10'' [[nbsp]] I had dinner here last week, and had an absolutely delightful experience! Not only was the food excellent (I had the tomato bisque and a Caesar salad), but the service was exemplary. The gentleman who served me was a middle-aged man (who may well have been the owner, I don't know), who was extremely conversational and friendly. I have eaten here before, and will definitely again. I highly recommend The Mustard See --["Users/NaBarry"]

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paulbergman — 2009-03-29 15:59:34

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- '''The Mustard Seed''' used to operate as a take-out restaurant tucked away in the courtyard at 231 G Street. When ["Soga's"] moved to its new location, The Mustard Seed took over the old Soga's spot. It's an interesting, casual ["Wine" wine] bistro serving California cuisine and local wines.	+ Enhance your romance. Wine and dine in our little cabin in the trees or outside on our garden patio. + Voted Best Restaurant in Davis by reader's polls in both The Davis Enterprise and Sacramento Magazine. Zagat Rated for food: 27 out of a possible 29. + Chef-owners Paul & Robyn Bergman and their talented staff have been feeding the hungry people of Davis for over 25 years. + Our seasonal menu has something new weekly to freshen the compact yet diversified selections, + specializing in sustainable fresh fish, natural meats and local seasonal produce. + You won't want to miss our house made desserts. + We are proud members of the; + • Seafood Choices Alliance + • Community Alliance of Family Farmers + • Slow Food USA
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- Enhance your romance. Wine and dine in our little cabin in the trees or outside on our garden patio.	+ For honest reviews from people who have actually eaten in our restaurant please click www.opentable.com where you can make a reservation as well. + You can also make a reservation at www.mustardseeddavis.com +

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	+ ------ + ''2009-03-10 12:49:10'' [[nbsp]] I had dinner here last week, and had an absolutely delightful experience! Not only was the food excellent (I had the tomato bisque and a Caesar salad), but the service was exemplary. The gentleman who served me was a middle-aged man (who may well have been the owner, I don't know), who was extremely conversational and friendly. I have eaten here before, and will definitely again. I highly recommend The Mustard See --["Users/NaBarry"]

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	+ ------ + ''2009-03-03 20:38:12'' [[nbsp]] I have to agree with many other reviewers. The lady at the front is incredibly rude. I was applying to be a busser or server, and as I was turning in my application she belittles me and starts to interigate me about my application without looking at it. Honestly she doesn't know how to run a restaurant or how to behave in the romantic atmosphere they are trying to create. Please don't waste your money here and go to Cafe Italia, or Pasta? instead. If felt i would have someday eaten there if she hadn't been so inappropriate with her behavior. --["Users/Marina"]

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	+ ------ + ''2009-02-02 22:30:37'' [[nbsp]] I was sitting on the Cloud Forest patio today for a late lunch when the owners of Mustard Seed pulled up. They spent the next ten minutes screaming at each other over the poorly swept front porch. She was screaming about how she tells 'them' all the time to keep the front well swept because it gives off a bad impression. I think her screaming for 10 minutes out front gives off a bad impression. Awkward. --["Users/CharlieMurphy"]

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EdWins — 2009-02-01 08:26:59

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- ------ - ''2007-12-14 21:09:06'' [[nbsp]] I don't think it is unreasonable to expect a reduction in the bill for poor service. Each time I have had an accident occur at my table, or a gross error in the order, I have gotten a bill reduction for that error at other restaurants. Dining is supposed to be a special experience, not a negative one. If a restaurant gives you a break on the bill for the error, it shows that they would like you to return! My experience at Mustard Seed was a good one, but the other entries here make me a little nervous about returning. --["Users/tadd"] - ------ - ''2007-12-19 14:58:43'' [[nbsp]] Last night, had another wonderful dinner at The Mustard Seed. Great crabcakes, quail and fish. It truly is a wonderful restaurant, when the drama takes a night off. --["Users/ScottLay"]	+

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EdWins — 2009-02-01 08:25:03

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- ''2007-02-24 15:33:13'' [[nbsp]] The service is unprofessional and rather obnoxious. The owner is confrontational and inappropriate. I've eaten at Mustard Seed 4-5 times in the last year and the ambiance is great. The food is good, too. But, we’ve had enough of the service and snobby owner. She believes Mustard Seed is Chez Panisse. It is not. One Mustard Seed waiter fancies himself a comedian and makes his routine part of your dining entertainment. One fellow diner wanted his steak well done, this waiter said, "once you go black you never go back." Another time much younger friends used a gift certificate and the owner remarked, "what DID you do to deserve THIS!?" She is condescending, odd and very pretentious. When we last ate there she screamed at her staff, "Why is table X looking at me!?" This all detracts from enjoying a good meal and atmosphere. People go to dinner to relax, not to endure forced banter and irascible, mercurial owners. Davis offers many options for good food/professional staff. Go elsewhere. --["Users/RobertBoole"] - ------ - ''2007-03-04 13:35:48'' [[nbsp]] I would say this place is ideal for a lunch date: delicious food, a cosy set-up, and service a bit on the slow side. I've always really enjoyed lunch here. --["Users/LynnetteWharton"] - ------ - ''2007-05-02 11:32:10'' [[nbsp]] The food is definitely not worth the big price tag. Great CA wine list. Food was average and overpriced. Service is really slow. Friendly. Somewhat romantic only we would have preferred the deck to the crowded noisy inside tables. The best part of the meal was the dessert and the salad. One of the nicest restaurants in Davis only not totally impressed by it. --["Users/HeatherParker"] - ------ - ''2007-05-16 04:17:06'' [[nbsp]] I agree with many of the negative comments here concerning the service and the so-so food. The owner Robyn can be quite rude and I know from personal experience. They too asked me and my fiance to move in the middle of dessert for a large party who had been waiting a few minutes...very annoying and unprofessional. The waitress's there are also just as bad, even more obnoxious at times. You think after blowing 200 bucks for dinner these people would learn how to treat their customers. NOT recommended. --["Users/christinegallo"] - ------ - ''2007-05-18 21:48:47'' [[nbsp]] They have the best food I've had in Davis, no question, but the staff definitely seemed cool and condescending. The place felt very, I guess, white - I felt like I was at a country club in the northeast fifty years ago. It's the kind of thing you can't put your finger on, but they have a way of making you feel like you don't belong. The lack of vegetarian options was also disappointing, and I'm not even a vegetarian - I just don't like eating out to always mean eating meat. That said, I also appreciate them bringing good food to the farmer's market. --["Users/wobbly"] - ------ - ''2007-05-19 23:49:55'' [[nbsp]] We've eaten here several times and it's always good and interesting food, as it was when we returned today, but I have to mention the gazpacho which we just tried for the first time - it is amazing. Very light and with a great blend of subtle flavors that fill the mouth and last a long time. Little bits of cucumber, red onion, garlic, fresh herbs. It's not something I would normally order anywhere, but I would get it here again in an instant. --["Users/EdHenn"] - ------ - ''2007-07-25 14:07:59'' [[nbsp]] I went there and felt as if i was bothering them i though this was a business, I won't be back i will not recommend at all , The owners need to take etiquette classes sooner than later if want to stay around to many people feel the same way i do if the owners read this maybe you can take seriously and try harder --["Users/dickjones"] - ------ - ''2007-08-05 10:00:10'' [[nbsp]] First off, I'm one of the biggest fans of the food of The Mustard Seed. Living three blocks away, we regularly go there, and it's our favorite place to take out of town guests. However, simply put, Paul and the other often hardworking staff cannot make up for Robyn's often rude and frantic behavior. - - We’ve constantly witnessed all of the "don'ts" in restaurant customer service, and it comes down to Robyn. And, now, she's allegedly deleting mostly reasonable negative comments. (but, is it really her?) - - Paul and Robyn, I've been a fan since your deli on G Street. There's no place I'd rather take visitors to Davis or simply enjoy that nice end of week dinner, but it's often been intolerable. You wouldn't believe how happy we were a couple of weeks ago to eat dinner there when you weren't there. - - We'll give you a few more chances, and really, for the sake of your food and the delight in patronizing a locally owned business, really hope it gets better. I just can’t apologize to our guests anymore. --["Users/ScottLay"] - ------ - ''2007-10-13 21:40:49'' [[nbsp]] Thanks for letting us know about it. I was planning to have dinner with my friends over there, because one of my friend choose this place. But, we won't go over there--if the manager is rude to her employees. It is really BAD situation for the employees. It was not good attitude if BOSS/MANAGER was screaming the employees around costumers. Sorry, NOT RECOMMENDED AT ALL. --["Users/viviancute"] - ------ - ''2007-10-31 10:20:25'' [[nbsp]] The food is good, but service has been slow when I've been there in person. Unfortunately, I once had the Mustard Seed cater a lunch for my workplace. Their delivery person arrived 15 minutes before I had asked that the food be delivered, and our staff person hadn't arrived yet at the venue. Rather than call me, or wait for someone to arrive, the delivery person left. 15 minutes later (at the time the lunch was supposed to be delivered) a staff person called to say that lunch wasn't there yet. I called the Mustard Seed and they told me their delivery person had left when he saw that nobody was there, that WE should have been at our event 15 minutes earlier than the scheduled delivery time to accept the food, and that they couldn't deliver it now because they were too busy. I could hear the manager screaming in the background, "No! Tell them we're not doing it! There's no way we're doing it!" I needed the food for our staff, and they said I would have to come pick it up myself. At the last moment, someone over there volunteered to deliver the food to us, and they did bring it. But it was a bad experience, and I'll never use them for catering again. --["Users/amay"] - ------ - ''2007-11-09 13:42:36'' [[nbsp]] Went for lunch today. Our party had a reservation and some of us showed up a little early but the staff refused to seat them and made them stand outside until the other people arrived. It was not busy and was probably a little less than 1/2 full. I have never seen this happen anywhere! The server said she could not seat us because the manager would get really angry...The food was fine... but the server kept calling some in our party older than she was "Miss" everytime she addressed one of us. While the attempt at politeness is appreciated, its a good idea to call women older than you "ma'am", if you say it at all. --["Users/MyaBrn"] - ------ - ''2007-11-11 10:06:40'' [[nbsp]] I have been corrected by EdWins in regard to my post. I defer to his wisdom in the matter. I still think there are some planted ones on here. The food is okay definitely not even Season's or Bistro 33 caliber. The prices are over the top for what you get. And that older manager lady yelling at employees is so unprofessional some one needs to put that woman on medication. I don't blame the employees because that manager woman would have a leg of lamb in her rather large, loud orifice if I worked there. Well, that would make it my last day of course. And the offering the bottled water and then dinging you for $3 a glass is true. The better restaurants serve you filtered water as a courtesy. My advice is to stay away. There are way better places to eat. The Mustard Seed catered my friends wedding at the Vets. When they set out the food table, the portions were so skimpy every one thought it was hors d'oeuvres. That manager woman was an insufferable ass there as well. --["Users/LouisM"] - * It's possible there are some, but I'd look at the non-established users as shills before your (incorrect) choice. Clicking ["Users/MattHh"] leads to his personal page, which also (on another link) lead you to ["Matt's Restaurant Rankings"], his list of restaurants he's eaten at and his impressions. There's obviously a difficulty with this sort of medium in telling who may or may not be a shill. Although there are obvious examples (which are typically removed/reverted), it's quite easy for those who have not established themselves (such as yourself and others on this page - although you did edit the furniture store page, kudos) to sneak it in. In general, established users with userpages and edits on lots of pages tend to be considered more credible than one-edit wonders. Some comments, on other restaurant pages, are noted as being 'suspicious.' There's only so much one can do, but I'd also imagine if the employees are unhappy here they wouldn't gladly be acting as shills :P -["Users/EdWins" ES] - - ** I will defer to your expertise on the phony posts. However check the apartment complexes. You can't tell me some of those are not suspicious. As for the Mustard Seed, with the employee turnover, I would suspect management of posting the phonies. In most mediums, if I log in, I can only edit my comments. This wide open format I do find strange. Thanks for the researching tips though. I will edit my comment to a more general nature. Still I have to laugh that I am not the only one that has noticed the the barking manager lady! --["Users/LouisM"] - ------ - ''2007-11-14 22:32:37'' [[nbsp]] Though the service has never been great, the food was unique enough that I would continue to bring company clients and friends to dinner at Mustard Seed...never again after my last experience! I brought my boyfriend's entire family, a group that is not very adventurous but was hopeful to have a nice group meal-- the man serving water was bumped by another party sitting near us, poured water ALL OVER my boyfriend's mother and also some on her aunt, and didn't even really apologize. The waitress brought out a towel, but didn't apologize. No apologies throughout the meal, and when the bill came, nothing had been deducted! I confronted the manager/waitress, and she denied that her water guy had done anything wrong, and that my boyfriend's mother had caused the water to be poured on herself! I told her she was wrong, and she told me that she wasn't removing anything from the bill. IT WAS AWFUL! I could never bring another company dinner here knowing that is how they treat these kinds of situations. I was so, so, so incredibly disappointed. --["Users/katherine1234"] - ------ - ''2007-11-15 23:00:26'' [[nbsp]] I love the Mustard Seed. Try the crabcake salad for lunch. I didn't have water spilled on me, but if I had, oh well! Things like that sometimes happen! It sounds a bit snooty to want to have your bill reduced because of having water spilled on you. --["Users/PilatesLaura"] - ------ - ''2007-11-16 07:43:49'' [[nbsp]] I don't think thats unreasonable at all. But if someone wants a reduction in there bill, they should be proactive and not assume that a reduction in the bill is automatic just because something like that happens without an apologie. If they don't apologize, don't tip. --["Users/MyaBrn"]

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	+ ------ + ''2008-11-16 20:20:40'' [[nbsp]] i completely agree with other posts; the owner is autocratic abrasive and rude, walks around with this chip on her shoulder frantically ordering the staff around and most of the patrons notice. the food is OK- some dishes are better than others they know how to sear a fillet of halibut and for lunch their salads are decent but it's frankly not worth the money. To commit yourself to a place in the $30 entree and $10 appetizers (and $18 corkage fee) territory with dismissive or at least overstretched staff to dine in a cramped and poorly decorated atmosphere is pretty absurd. --["Users/Chrissapher"]

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- ''2008-10-14 18:03:04'' [[nbsp]] Yes, I agree, the woman in the front, who believes she knows how to run a "Fine Dining Establishment," is ridiculous, rude, and very unprofessional. Just the tone in her voice is very condescending, and if you even look like you're not good enough for the restaurant, she asks you why you're there and turns her nose up if you don't "look" like the "right" customer. One piece of advice for you lady...it is not appropriate for a person to be able to see your stomach skin through the holes in your shirt in a "fine dining establishment." This is one place in Davis you WILL get discriminated against. --["Users/Penelope"]	+ ''2008-10-14 18:03:04'' [[nbsp]] Yes, I agree, that the woman in the front, who believes she knows how to run a "Fine Dining Establishment," is ridiculous, rude, and very unprofessional. Just the tone in her voice is very condescending, and if you even look like you're not good enough for the restaurant, she asks you why you're there and turns her nose up if you don't "look" like the "right" customer. One piece of advice for you lady...it is not appropriate for a person to be able to see your stomach skin through the holes in your shirt in a "fine dining establishment." This is one place in Davis you WILL get discriminated against. --["Users/Penelope"]

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	+ ------ + ''2008-10-14 10:59:49'' [[nbsp]] Came here for lunch last Friday with "my partner". It was fantastic! Service was prompt and courteous. I had the tuna while he ordered the roast beef sandwich (I think). The food was tasty and the atmosphere was really nice. Although, I do feel like I didn't get the full experience since the owner didn't verbally abuse us. Maybe next time. --["Users/CurlyGirl26"]

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BrentLaabs — 2008-09-28 23:38:40

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- * It's possible there are some, but I'd look at the non-established users as shills before your (incorrect) choice. Clicking ["MattHh"] leads to his personal page, which also (on another link) lead you to ["Matt's Restaurant Rankings"], his list of restaurants he's eaten at and his impressions. There's obviously a difficulty with this sort of medium in telling who may or may not be a shill. Although there are obvious examples (which are typically removed/reverted), it's quite easy for those who have not established themselves (such as yourself and others on this page - although you did edit the furniture store page, kudos) to sneak it in. In general, established users with userpages and edits on lots of pages tend to be considered more credible than one-edit wonders. Some comments, on other restaurant pages, are noted as being 'suspicious.' There's only so much one can do, but I'd also imagine if the employees are unhappy here they wouldn't gladly be acting as shills :P -["Users/EdWins" ES]	+ * It's possible there are some, but I'd look at the non-established users as shills before your (incorrect) choice. Clicking ["Users/MattHh"] leads to his personal page, which also (on another link) lead you to ["Matt's Restaurant Rankings"], his list of restaurants he's eaten at and his impressions. There's obviously a difficulty with this sort of medium in telling who may or may not be a shill. Although there are obvious examples (which are typically removed/reverted), it's quite easy for those who have not established themselves (such as yourself and others on this page - although you did edit the furniture store page, kudos) to sneak it in. In general, established users with userpages and edits on lots of pages tend to be considered more credible than one-edit wonders. Some comments, on other restaurant pages, are noted as being 'suspicious.' There's only so much one can do, but I'd also imagine if the employees are unhappy here they wouldn't gladly be acting as shills :P -["Users/EdWins" ES]

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- ''2007-02-24 15:33:13'' [[nbsp]] The service is unprofessional and rather obnoxious. The owner is confrontational and inappropriate. I've eaten at Mustard Seed 4-5 times in the last year and the ambiance is great. The food is good, too. But, we’ve had enough of the service and snobby owner. She believes Mustard Seed is Chez Panisse. It is not. One Mustard Seed waiter fancies himself a comedian and makes his routine part of your dining entertainment. One fellow diner wanted his steak well done, this waiter said, "once you go black you never go back." Another time much younger friends used a gift certificate and the owner remarked, "what DID you do to deserve THIS!?" She is condescending, odd and very pretentious. When we last ate there she screamed at her staff, "Why is table X looking at me!?" This all detracts from enjoying a good meal and atmosphere. People go to dinner to relax, not to endure forced banter and irascible, mercurial owners. Davis offers many options for good food/professional staff. Go elsewhere. --["RobertBoole"]	+ ''2007-02-24 15:33:13'' [[nbsp]] The service is unprofessional and rather obnoxious. The owner is confrontational and inappropriate. I've eaten at Mustard Seed 4-5 times in the last year and the ambiance is great. The food is good, too. But, we’ve had enough of the service and snobby owner. She believes Mustard Seed is Chez Panisse. It is not. One Mustard Seed waiter fancies himself a comedian and makes his routine part of your dining entertainment. One fellow diner wanted his steak well done, this waiter said, "once you go black you never go back." Another time much younger friends used a gift certificate and the owner remarked, "what DID you do to deserve THIS!?" She is condescending, odd and very pretentious. When we last ate there she screamed at her staff, "Why is table X looking at me!?" This all detracts from enjoying a good meal and atmosphere. People go to dinner to relax, not to endure forced banter and irascible, mercurial owners. Davis offers many options for good food/professional staff. Go elsewhere. --["Users/RobertBoole"]
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- ''2007-03-04 13:35:48'' [[nbsp]] I would say this place is ideal for a lunch date: delicious food, a cosy set-up, and service a bit on the slow side. I've always really enjoyed lunch here. --["LynnetteWharton"]	+ ''2007-03-04 13:35:48'' [[nbsp]] I would say this place is ideal for a lunch date: delicious food, a cosy set-up, and service a bit on the slow side. I've always really enjoyed lunch here. --["Users/LynnetteWharton"]
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- * It's possible there are some, but I'd look at the non-established users as shills before your (incorrect) choice. Clicking ["MattHh"] leads to his personal page, which also (on another link) lead you to ["Matt's Restaurant Rankings"], his list of restaurants he's eaten at and his impressions. There's obviously a difficulty with this sort of medium in telling who may or may not be a shill. Although there are obvious examples (which are typically removed/reverted), it's quite easy for those who have not established themselves (such as yourself and others on this page - although you did edit the furniture store page, kudos) to sneak it in. In general, established users with userpages and edits on lots of pages tend to be considered more credible than one-edit wonders. Some comments, on other restaurant pages, are noted as being 'suspicious.' There's only so much one can do, but I'd also imagine if the employees are unhappy here they wouldn't gladly be acting as shills :P -["EdWins" ES]	+ * It's possible there are some, but I'd look at the non-established users as shills before your (incorrect) choice. Clicking ["MattHh"] leads to his personal page, which also (on another link) lead you to ["Matt's Restaurant Rankings"], his list of restaurants he's eaten at and his impressions. There's obviously a difficulty with this sort of medium in telling who may or may not be a shill. Although there are obvious examples (which are typically removed/reverted), it's quite easy for those who have not established themselves (such as yourself and others on this page - although you did edit the furniture store page, kudos) to sneak it in. In general, established users with userpages and edits on lots of pages tend to be considered more credible than one-edit wonders. Some comments, on other restaurant pages, are noted as being 'suspicious.' There's only so much one can do, but I'd also imagine if the employees are unhappy here they wouldn't gladly be acting as shills :P -["Users/EdWins" ES]

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	+ ------ + ''2008-06-26 21:33:21'' [[nbsp]] The food here is expensive but good, and it's true the service is slow but I haven't experienced anything else too negative (yet). If a $25 dinner entree isn't in your budget but you still want to enjoy some good food, come for the sandwiches at lunch. They're still a little pricey ($10) but are worth it, and I really enjoyed sitting out on the patio. + Their stand at the Farmers Market on Wednesday nights is good too. --["Users/SRB"]

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	+ ------ + ''2008-06-13 12:40:14'' [[nbsp]] My Girlfriend and I were dining at Osteria Fasulo on a Tuesday night at about 7 pm a couple of weeks ago and had the great displeasure of sharing the interior room with the owners of the Mustard Seed. The patio was very full and there were only two servers on for the night, the one servicing us and the MS owners inside was called in that night after having to cancel a dinner date with his girlfriend in Sacramento. Because we were the only ones in the restaurant we could hear all of the very loud and crass words emanating from the table 10 feet from ours. Leonardo went and talked with them for awhile and the chef also conversed with them at length after serving them a custom dish. Before the chef came out they spared no criticism and after when discussing it with him called it perfect blah, blah, blah. The pinnacle of the evening however, came when our very polite and attentive server under the circumstances (12 tables between two overworked servers )delivered their bill. They complained that the chef told them the custom dish would be comped (we never heard that) and complained vehemently to have it removed. This is the antithesis of class (business at the seed not doing well). THEN, the woman had the audacity to say "service was very poor tonight, our appetizers took too long an what I tell my servers is if you are not waiting on us, we're waiting on you." The pace at a nice restaurant like Osteria ought to be relaxed and offer time to savor the dishes and have relaxing conversation (at a respectable volume) over some nice wine. I fell like the level of class and patience of these two is more suited to getting their Italian fix at Pasta. I have never seen someone treated like this at a restaurant where he was good and obviously operating under understaffed duress. Additionally it would be poor form for a server to interrupt conversations happening between a guest and the owner or chef so it was their false and pretentious yammering that prevented the timely delivery of the delicious mussel appetizer I enjoyed. If their behavior and other comments on this page are any indication i would avoid their restaurant as they managed to create a dour atmosphere in a restaurant that they were only dining in as opposed to operating. + -Jonathan Nasca --["Users/JJNasca"]

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- [[Comments]] This restaurant is good. they have great bread with cheese on the inside, chilled and served with rosemary butter. the salad i had was absolutely divine. perhaps the best salad i have ever had in my life. it had toasted pistachios, strawberries, roasted asparagus, and goat cheese, the dressing was light and matched very well. the main dishes were ok, but nothing amazing. the salmon was slightly overcooked. i would say this restaurant is below ["Seasons"] in terms of food and service, but with a pleasant, homey, rustic, gardeny, atmosphere, instead of seasons more modern decour. they are both a little on the pricey side, you can expect to pay 15-30 for a main dish and 6-9 for a salad. i might go back when my bank account recovers :). ["MattHh"] - ------ - They also do catering. I believe the restaurant's menu used to be fairly random, because they would make whatever they were serving over the weekend at various weddings, etc. We had them cater our wedding and the food (and service) was fantastic. We eat here once or twice a year for special occasions.-- ["RussBowlus"] - ------ - Mustard is good, but their service is lowsy. I took my roommate and bunch of people there for a 21st birthday celebration and they completely screwed us on the bill. $500 dollars later I was about to punch the waitress for some of the things she charged us for. For instance, not telling us she was using bottled water and continuing to refill at $3 a bottle. (We had 11 bottles total). And also on top of that I called ahead to ask if I could bring a cake, so the person told me yes, but that it was a 1.50 charge which I thought was more than reasonable. She charged us a $1.50 per slice. Which came out to be $18, and the funny part is we gave them the rest of the cake. After much arguing I got the bill down to 470, but it was ridculous! Good thing for the waitress gratuity was fixed at 18% or I would have stiffed her! --["AllisonTakeuchi"]	+ [[Comments]]
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- * Or at least there was some majorly poor communication on the restaurant's part on this day. I've known the restaurant to be obsessive about ''service'' (i.e., frequent refills and drink attention), but as is the case with many fancy restaurants, many things are left to implication. A good indicator you need to ask what you're being charged for is when they tell you the specials without telling you the price--this suggests they're used to dealing with people who don't care. --["JaimeRaba" jr] - *This is an upscale restaurant, 18% for parties 6 and over is pretty standard. The water incident is absolutely ridiculous, even the most upscale place is suppose to assume tap water if not specified. Anyways even if they did specify it was bottled, they should have brought the bottles out with the glasses, otherwise how would you know it wasn't tap water. I have never seen or heard of a restaurant serving bottled water without pouring the water in front of you, or at least putting the bottle on the table. Thus i find it highly likely that they were really giving you tap water and defrauding you by charging you bottle water prices. Personally i have ordered water here, and was never charged. hopefully the water and cake was an isolated incedent because that is insane.["MattHh"] - ------ - My girl took me here for my recent 24th bday (9/14), and it was easily the worst restaurant experience I ever had. The service was absolutely terrible. There were 3 parties + us (no party bigger than 5, my party was just me and the lady), two of which were seated after us. It took a solid 20 minuntes for the waitress to take our order, another 20 minutes to get the appetizer salads, and another hour to get our main courses.	+ = Older Reviews = + * ["Mustard Seed/Archived Comments"]
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- Overall, a supremely disappointing experience. Especially sad since my girlfriend is a poor college student but wanted to "make the night special" by dropping $75 for a sucky dinner. I won't be back. --["DomenicSantangelo"] - ---- - I have visited the Mustard Seed so many times over the years! I have always had an enjoyable experience and I have even gotten to know the owner/chef: Robyn. The last time I visited I ordered duck and my husband ordered a French rack of lamb. Everything was absolutely delicious. We also ordered a bottle of Boony Doon's Big House Red (a good red wine for the price). One of the things I really like about the restaurant is that the menu changes almost daily and has a lot of seasonal specials. I remember getting a salad with pomogrante seeds during the Fall. Quite delicious. The negatives for this restaurant is that it is quite small and the air conditioning doesn't always work quite as well as I would like. But despite being small, it is charming. If you visit I would recommend the outdoor patio seating (if the weather is nice). It's a great place to sip wine and enjoy the fabulous food. Some other reviewers have said it is expensive, but I don't think it is anymore expensive than other fine dining restaurants. Also, I have been dining there for years and have never been charged for water. --["SherryOneal"] - ------ - ''2005-10-14 15:17:34'' [[nbsp]] I was very disappointed in my experience there. I had been told it was a good place to eat, and when we finally rebelled against eating one more guest lunch at the Silo Pub 8 of us (including our guest from UCLA) went there for lunch. I have a milk allergy, and I don't care for smoke flavor, so there was all of one thing I could eat on the menu. While I was waiting for the rest of my party to arrive I was standing next to the register with a couple other people with my back to the kitchen. I don't have eyes in the back of my head, so I didn't see the waitress. Instead of speaking in a well-mannered tone of voice, she basically shouted at me. Then, she was unpleasant during the ordering process. For salad, soups and sandwiches, I just don't see where the snooty and rude behavior is justified. I won't bother to go back--not much I can eat there anyway, but I wouldn't recommend it to anyone either. --["EllenPyatt"] - ------ - ''2005-10-26 16:25:00'' [[nbsp]] I think it's the best restaurant in Davis. Excellent food. I've only been once, but the service was perfect. Of course it cost me $100 for me and my date, but that was after appetizers/entrees/wine/beer/dessert/+ a good tip. --["JeffSpeckles"] - ------ - ''2005-12-17 19:55:39'' [[nbsp]] I had been here before (I grew up in town), but last night was the first time my boyfriend and I had gone since we moved back here. The food and service were fantastic- as good as some of our favorite places in Berkeley (which is high praise). I have a milk allergy (like one of the other comment-ers above), and when I told our waitress she hunted down the restaurant's owner in the middle of the dinner rush, and together they came up with a new mini-menu of options for me to choose from. We will definitely be back soon. -- ["AntoniaOakley"] - ------ - ''2005-12-22 14:25:08'' [[nbsp]] I do have to give credit to the food because it was delicious. I had the grilled steak and my friend had salmon and they were both great. The place is so small though that we felt like we were sharing a table with the people next to us. Not to mention I couldn't move my chair back without hitting the person behind me. The service was very rude though. Our dessert was so bad we couldn't eat it and our waitress proceeded to argue with us about how it was fine. Finally, after we took turns expressing several strong arguements as to why we could not eat it, she took it back. The waitress stopped being rude when she brought the check. A little late? Shame because it was yummy. --["GoshBuster"] - ------ - ''2006-01-12 17:08:53'' [[nbsp]] I've been eating at The Mustard Seed for about six years and can't believe some of the negative comments that I've read here. For instance, Alison's comment about the water. They always ask if you want bottled or tap water. Besides who, when given a choice would drink Davis water anyway. As far as the cake, I had a Birthday there, brought in a cake from Ciocolat and the $1.50 charge per person was made very clear to me. She probably misunderstood the explanation of the charge. As far as waiting for the food, well I've waited 40 minutes at In and Out and The Mustard Sedd's menu is a bit more complex, don't you think? One of my favorite pastas is their "Crab and ASPARAGUS Pasta." They've never served an alfredo that I know of. As for the service it's been great. The servers will bend over backwards to do anything they can to make your meal more enjoyable and I would recommend it to anyone.. In my opinion it's the best restaurant in town. Jeffrey Evans --["JeffreyEvans"] - ------ - ''2006-01-12 17:52:03'' [[nbsp]] Its perfectly reasonable for a restaurant to charge a corking of a dessert plate fee. I do agree with the comments about the long wait. Even with reservations, I've had to wait to get seated, and they take way too long to get you your food. --["CraigBrozinsky"] - ------ - ''2006-02-01 15:24:35'' [[nbsp]] 2-1-06 Good food, astonishingly rude service. Four adults ordered dinner, dessert and coffee to the tune of almost $200 and then were asked to leave because people had been "waiting almost 20 minutes" for our table. This despite the fact that all other tables had been seated within 5-10 minutes of our seating. We were well-dressed, did not misbehave nor laugh out loud. The only thing we did not do was order wine. I was prepared to recommend this restaurant to my friends. Not now. Not ever. --["ChristineJohnson"] - ------ - ''2006-02-12 23:46:35'' [[nbsp]] I've eaten at the Mustard Seed several times and I have always had a great time. The food and service were both great. It is on the expensive side, but the food is worth it. At times the service has been slow, but I found this to be a good thing because it gave me and my friends a chance to enjoy our wine, savor each course, and have a nice conversation without rushing to eat. I also enjoy how the menu constantly changes with what is in season. --["SharonPetersen"] - ------ - ''2006-02-13 16:15:53'' [[nbsp]] While we may have witnessed the hostess/manager screaming at the waitress for seating another couple at the wrong table - before we even made it in the door - we had a very nice experience at the Mustard Seed. The service we received was perfectly adequate, but each and every dish was wonderful. The seared ahi in a ponzu citrus sauce w/ wasabi mashed potatoes...a true delight. I look forward to my next visit. --["MichaelMellema"] - ------ - ''2006-04-30 23:25:34'' [[nbsp]] Easily one of the best restaurants in town! By that I mean top 3 or so. Excellent food, good wine list with lots of local favorites, knowledgeable staff, and friendly owner. I’m from the Bay Area and don’t usually blink at high prices, but I found the menu to be over priced. All in all, a great experience. --["DjzayValenta"] - ------ - ''2006-06-13 14:14:12'' [[nbsp]] I've eaten here a couple of times with my boyfriend. Nice atmosphere, great service, good food. No complaints, really. --["AndreaStewart"] - ------ - ''2006-06-28 11:18:35'' [[nbsp]] Mustard Seed has wonderful food, however, the manager is insane. As Michael mentioned, she is not discrete or polite when giving employees feedback. I have known some wonderful servers who worked for her and eventually quit because of her ridiculous demands and rude behavior. If you had bad service its probably because all the good servers have left due to bad working conditions. Even though I loved the food there I won't go back because I don't want to support a business that has such bad treatment for hardworking employees (many of whom are college students who need the jobs). --["AliceSaurus"] - ------ - ''2006-07-06 13:59:39'' [[nbsp]] Love the food, love the atmosphere...but won't go back because of the extremely rude behavior of the manager. I have witnessed the yelling at the staff on several occasions but the last two times that I was there our server was in tears. I spoke to the manager about the behavior and I think she still wanted to blame it on the server. Too bad because it really has wonderful food. --["NancyWilson"] - ------ - ''2006-09-27 17:58:18'' [[nbsp]] The food was fancy but mediocre. The only vegetarian options reside on the appetizers list. The restaurant DOES charge for water without asking. --["JustinCummins"] - ------ - ''2006-10-13 11:34:03'' [[nbsp]] Too bad that Satan runs the joint screaming the whole time your trying to enjoy your 30 dollar dinner plate and 5 dollar water. Food is really not even very good. Silverware was a bit "dirty," and so was the manager's vulgar ways of speaking to her employees! I will never go back! --["LeeBerret"] - ------ - ''2006-11-01 16:01:29'' [[nbsp]] They have the best lunch menu in Davis. I love it! And the staff is very friendly and always remember me when I come back. I think the dinner menu is not that impressive, however. There are few choices and though I've never had anything fabulous for dinner, I've always paid dearly. Also, as one of the better restaurants in town, the MS could really use a more updated and higher quality wine list. That said: their lunch is to die for!! --["GradStudent06"] - ------ - ''2006-12-15 13:14:58'' [[nbsp]] The negative comments about The Mustardseed posted here are very puzzling. My wife and I have been regulars there since the restaurant started, and even before that when Paul and Robyn ran a downtown deli. The food has generally been excellent and the service impeccable. We have dined in some of the world’s great restaurants, so we know what good food and service are all about, and The Mustardseed has plenty of both. --["JohnCrowe"] - ------

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	+ ------ + ''2008-02-21 16:55:24'' [[nbsp]] As a frequent diner at the Mustard Seed, I will be the first to admit that the couple who owns and runs the restaurant does occasionally have a bad night; however, they are wonderfully kind and caring people despite the occasional inappropriate evening. They have always been exceptionally nice to me, and they know their stuff. The food, the wine, and the atmosphere is all them. It is obviously family owned and operated, and, although dysfunction sometimes stems from that, they also care about you and your experience so much more. They are highly invested, and, for the most part, they seek to give you the best experience possible. Also, the servers are great--I do not understand many of the reviews above. Their salads are delightful, the tomato bisque and puff pastry is superb. If you go at lunch during the fall/winter, get the penne pasta—it is outstanding! Always save room for dessert; it is the best in town! My favorites are the soufflé cake and the trio of profiteroles, but my boyfriend loves the bread pudding. Their lamb and duck dishes are wonderful in the evening next to the fire. If you are looking for romance, reserve the two top next to the fire; I saw a couple get engaged there once! I do feel though that they could stand to change their menu more often. Regardless, it is by far the best in town! --["Users/s.haraldson"]

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	+ ------ + ''2008-01-30 13:31:40'' [[nbsp]] I think the food here is some of the best in town. It's pricey, but when my husband and I want a nice dinner we know we will get the quality we expect, and thus the price is worth it. My one complaint is the manger. Like others, I have seen her yell at employees in front of patrons. I have seen it happen twice, and it is very unprofessional. I felt so bad for my server I gave her a little extra tip, especially since she really didn't do anything wrong. --["Users/AmLin"]

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	+ ------ + ''2007-12-19 14:58:43'' [[nbsp]] Last night, had another wonderful dinner at The Mustard Seed. Great crabcakes, quail and fish. It truly is a wonderful restaurant, when the drama takes a night off. --["Users/ScottLay"]

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- ''2007-12-14 21:09:06'' [[nbsp]] I don't think it is unreasonable to expect a reduction in the bill for poor service. Each time I have had an accident occur at my table, or a gross error in the order, I have gotten a bill reduction for that error. Dining is supposed to be a special experience, not a negative one. If a restaurant gives you a break on the bill for the error, it shows that they would like you to return! My experience at Mustard Seed was a good one, but the other entries here make me a little nervous about returning. --["Users/tadd"]	+ ''2007-12-14 21:09:06'' [[nbsp]] I don't think it is unreasonable to expect a reduction in the bill for poor service. Each time I have had an accident occur at my table, or a gross error in the order, I have gotten a bill reduction for that error at other restaurants. Dining is supposed to be a special experience, not a negative one. If a restaurant gives you a break on the bill for the error, it shows that they would like you to return! My experience at Mustard Seed was a good one, but the other entries here make me a little nervous about returning. --["Users/tadd"]

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	+ ------ + ''2007-12-14 21:09:06'' [[nbsp]] I don't think it is unreasonable to expect a reduction in the bill for poor service. Each time I have had an accident occur at my table, or a gross error in the order, I have gotten a bill reduction for that error. Dining is supposed to be a special experience, not a negative one. If a restaurant gives you a break on the bill for the error, it shows that they would like you to return! My experience at Mustard Seed was a good one, but the other entries here make me a little nervous about returning. --["Users/tadd"]

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- ''2007-11-11 10:06:40'' [[nbsp]] Typical example of employees or managers pretending to be satisfied customers and placing phony posts. I suspect MatHh after his little rebuttal to Allison and Sherry. The food is okay definitely not even Season's or Bistro 33 caliber. The prices are over the top for what you get. And that older manager lady yelling at employees is so unprofessional some one needs to put that woman on medication. I don't blame the employees because that manager woman would have a leg of lamb in her rather large, loud orifice if I worked there. Well, that would make it my last day of course. And the offering the bottled water and then dinging you for $3 a glass is true. The better restaurants serve you filtered water as a courtesy. My advice is to stay away. There are way better places to eat. The Mustard Seed catered my friends wedding at the Vets. When they set out the food table, the portions were so skimpy every one thought it was hors d'oeuvres. That manager woman was an insufferable ass there as well. --["Users/LouisM"]	+ ''2007-11-11 10:06:40'' [[nbsp]] I have been corrected by EdWins in regard to my post. I defer to his wisdom in the matter. I still think there are some planted ones on here. The food is okay definitely not even Season's or Bistro 33 caliber. The prices are over the top for what you get. And that older manager lady yelling at employees is so unprofessional some one needs to put that woman on medication. I don't blame the employees because that manager woman would have a leg of lamb in her rather large, loud orifice if I worked there. Well, that would make it my last day of course. And the offering the bottled water and then dinging you for $3 a glass is true. The better restaurants serve you filtered water as a courtesy. My advice is to stay away. There are way better places to eat. The Mustard Seed catered my friends wedding at the Vets. When they set out the food table, the portions were so skimpy every one thought it was hors d'oeuvres. That manager woman was an insufferable ass there as well. --["Users/LouisM"]
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	+ + ** I will defer to your expertise on the phony posts. However check the apartment complexes. You can't tell me some of those are not suspicious. As for the Mustard Seed, with the employee turnover, I would suspect management of posting the phonies. In most mediums, if I log in, I can only edit my comments. This wide open format I do find strange. Thanks for the researching tips though. I will edit my comment to a more general nature. Still I have to laugh that I am not the only one that has noticed the the barking manager lady! --["Users/LouisM"]

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	+ ------ + ''2007-11-16 07:43:49'' [[nbsp]] I don't think thats unreasonable at all. But if someone wants a reduction in there bill, they should be proactive and not assume that a reduction in the bill is automatic just because something like that happens without an apologie. If they don't apologize, don't tip. --["Users/MyaBrn"]

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	+ ------ + ''2007-11-15 23:00:26'' [[nbsp]] I love the Mustard Seed. Try the crabcake salad for lunch. I didn't have water spilled on me, but if I had, oh well! Things like that sometimes happen! It sounds a bit snooty to want to have your bill reduced because of having water spilled on you. --["Users/PilatesLaura"]

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	+ ------ + ''2007-11-14 22:32:37'' [[nbsp]] Though the service has never been great, the food was unique enough that I would continue to bring company clients and friends to dinner at Mustard Seed...never again after my last experience! I brought my boyfriend's entire family, a group that is not very adventurous but was hopeful to have a nice group meal-- the man serving water was bumped by another party sitting near us, poured water ALL OVER my boyfriend's mother and also some on her aunt, and didn't even really apologize. The waitress brought out a towel, but didn't apologize. No apologies throughout the meal, and when the bill came, nothing had been deducted! I confronted the manager/waitress, and she denied that her water guy had done anything wrong, and that my boyfriend's mother had caused the water to be poured on herself! I told her she was wrong, and she told me that she wasn't removing anything from the bill. IT WAS AWFUL! I could never bring another company dinner here knowing that is how they treat these kinds of situations. I was so, so, so incredibly disappointed. --["Users/katherine1234"]

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	+ * It's possible there are some, but I'd look at the non-established users as shills before your (incorrect) choice. Clicking ["MattHh"] leads to his personal page, which also (on another link) lead you to ["Matt's Restaurant Rankings"], his list of restaurants he's eaten at and his impressions. There's obviously a difficulty with this sort of medium in telling who may or may not be a shill. Although there are obvious examples (which are typically removed/reverted), it's quite easy for those who have not established themselves (such as yourself and others on this page - although you did edit the furniture store page, kudos) to sneak it in. In general, established users with userpages and edits on lots of pages tend to be considered more credible than one-edit wonders. Some comments, on other restaurant pages, are noted as being 'suspicious.' There's only so much one can do, but I'd also imagine if the employees are unhappy here they wouldn't gladly be acting as shills :P -["EdWins" ES]

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- ''2007-11-11 10:06:40'' [[nbsp]] Typical example of employees or managers pretending to be satisfied customers and placing phony posts. I suspect MatHh after his little rebuttal to Allison and Sherry. The food is okay definitely not Season's or Bistro 33 caliber. And that older manager lady yelling at employees is so unprofessional some one needs to put that woman on medication. And the offering the bottled water and then dinging you for $3 a glass is true. The better restaurants serve you filtered water as a courtesy. My advice is to stay away. There are way better places to eat. The Mustard Seed catered my friends wedding at the Vets. When they set out the food table, the portions were so skimpy every one thought it was hors d'oeuvres. That manager woman was an insufferable ass there as well. --["Users/LouisM"]	+ ''2007-11-11 10:06:40'' [[nbsp]] Typical example of employees or managers pretending to be satisfied customers and placing phony posts. I suspect MatHh after his little rebuttal to Allison and Sherry. The food is okay definitely not even Season's or Bistro 33 caliber. The prices are over the top for what you get. And that older manager lady yelling at employees is so unprofessional some one needs to put that woman on medication. I don't blame the employees because that manager woman would have a leg of lamb in her rather large, loud orifice if I worked there. Well, that would make it my last day of course. And the offering the bottled water and then dinging you for $3 a glass is true. The better restaurants serve you filtered water as a courtesy. My advice is to stay away. There are way better places to eat. The Mustard Seed catered my friends wedding at the Vets. When they set out the food table, the portions were so skimpy every one thought it was hors d'oeuvres. That manager woman was an insufferable ass there as well. --["Users/LouisM"]

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	+ ------ + ''2007-11-11 10:06:40'' [[nbsp]] Typical example of employees or managers pretending to be satisfied customers and placing phony posts. I suspect MatHh after his little rebuttal to Allison and Sherry. The food is okay definitely not Season's or Bistro 33 caliber. And that older manager lady yelling at employees is so unprofessional some one needs to put that woman on medication. And the offering the bottled water and then dinging you for $3 a glass is true. The better restaurants serve you filtered water as a courtesy. My advice is to stay away. There are way better places to eat. The Mustard Seed catered my friends wedding at the Vets. When they set out the food table, the portions were so skimpy every one thought it was hors d'oeuvres. That manager woman was an insufferable ass there as well. --["Users/LouisM"]

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- ''2007-11-09 13:42:36'' [[nbsp]] Went for lunch today. Our party had a reservation and some of us showed up a little early but the staff refused to seat them and made them stand outside until the other people arrived. It was not busy and was probably a little less than 1/2 full. I have never seen this happen anywhere! The server said she could seat us because the manager would get really angry...The food was fine... but the server kept calling some in our party older than she was "Miss" everytime she addressed one of us. While the attempt at politeness is appreciated, its a good idea to call women older than you "ma'am", if you say it at all. --["Users/MyaBrn"]	+ ''2007-11-09 13:42:36'' [[nbsp]] Went for lunch today. Our party had a reservation and some of us showed up a little early but the staff refused to seat them and made them stand outside until the other people arrived. It was not busy and was probably a little less than 1/2 full. I have never seen this happen anywhere! The server said she could not seat us because the manager would get really angry...The food was fine... but the server kept calling some in our party older than she was "Miss" everytime she addressed one of us. While the attempt at politeness is appreciated, its a good idea to call women older than you "ma'am", if you say it at all. --["Users/MyaBrn"]

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	+ ------ + ''2007-11-09 13:42:36'' [[nbsp]] Went for lunch today. Our party had a reservation and some of us showed up a little early but the staff refused to seat them and made them stand outside until the other people arrived. It was not busy and was probably a little less than 1/2 full. I have never seen this happen anywhere! The server said she could seat us because the manager would get really angry...The food was fine... but the server kept calling some in our party older than she was "Miss" everytime she addressed one of us. While the attempt at politeness is appreciated, its a good idea to call women older than you "ma'am", if you say it at all. --["Users/MyaBrn"]

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	+ ------ + ''2007-10-31 10:20:25'' [[nbsp]] The food is good, but service has been slow when I've been there in person. Unfortunately, I once had the Mustard Seed cater a lunch for my workplace. Their delivery person arrived 15 minutes before I had asked that the food be delivered, and our staff person hadn't arrived yet at the venue. Rather than call me, or wait for someone to arrive, the delivery person left. 15 minutes later (at the time the lunch was supposed to be delivered) a staff person called to say that lunch wasn't there yet. I called the Mustard Seed and they told me their delivery person had left when he saw that nobody was there, that WE should have been at our event 15 minutes earlier than the scheduled delivery time to accept the food, and that they couldn't deliver it now because they were too busy. I could hear the manager screaming in the background, "No! Tell them we're not doing it! There's no way we're doing it!" I needed the food for our staff, and they said I would have to come pick it up myself. At the last moment, someone over there volunteered to deliver the food to us, and they did bring it. But it was a bad experience, and I'll never use them for catering again. --["Users/amay"]

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	+ ------ + ''2007-10-13 21:40:49'' [[nbsp]] Thanks for letting us know about it. I was planning to have dinner with my friends over there, because one of my friend choose this place. But, we won't go over there--if the manager is rude to her employees. It is really BAD situation for the employees. It was not good attitude if BOSS/MANAGER was screaming the employees around costumers. Sorry, NOT RECOMMENDED AT ALL. --["Users/viviancute"]

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JabberWokky — 2007-10-09 12:08:34

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- deleted	+ [[Image(The_Mustard_Seed.jpg, right, thumbnail)]] + + \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Location'''\|\| + \|\|[[Address(222 ["D Street"])]], near the ["Pence Gallery"]\|\| + \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Hours'''\|\| + \|\|Lunch: Tuesday-Friday 11:30am-2:00pm\|\| + \|\|Dinner: Tuesday-Saturday 5:30pm-8:30pm\|\| + \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Phone'''\|\| + \|\|(530)758-5750\|\| + \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Web site'''\|\| + \|\|[http://www.mustardseeddavis.com/ MustardSeedDavis.com]\|\| + + '''The Mustard Seed''' used to operate as a take-out restaurant tucked away in the courtyard at 231 G Street. When ["Soga's"] moved to its new location, The Mustard Seed took over the old Soga's spot. It's an interesting, casual ["Wine" wine] bistro serving California cuisine and local wines. + + Enhance your romance. Wine and dine in our little cabin in the trees or outside on our garden patio. + + [[Comments]] This restaurant is good. they have great bread with cheese on the inside, chilled and served with rosemary butter. the salad i had was absolutely divine. perhaps the best salad i have ever had in my life. it had toasted pistachios, strawberries, roasted asparagus, and goat cheese, the dressing was light and matched very well. the main dishes were ok, but nothing amazing. the salmon was slightly overcooked. i would say this restaurant is below ["Seasons"] in terms of food and service, but with a pleasant, homey, rustic, gardeny, atmosphere, instead of seasons more modern decour. they are both a little on the pricey side, you can expect to pay 15-30 for a main dish and 6-9 for a salad. i might go back when my bank account recovers :). ["MattHh"] + ------ + They also do catering. I believe the restaurant's menu used to be fairly random, because they would make whatever they were serving over the weekend at various weddings, etc. We had them cater our wedding and the food (and service) was fantastic. We eat here once or twice a year for special occasions.-- ["RussBowlus"] + ------ + Mustard is good, but their service is lowsy. I took my roommate and bunch of people there for a 21st birthday celebration and they completely screwed us on the bill. $500 dollars later I was about to punch the waitress for some of the things she charged us for. For instance, not telling us she was using bottled water and continuing to refill at $3 a bottle. (We had 11 bottles total). And also on top of that I called ahead to ask if I could bring a cake, so the person told me yes, but that it was a 1.50 charge which I thought was more than reasonable. She charged us a $1.50 per slice. Which came out to be $18, and the funny part is we gave them the rest of the cake. After much arguing I got the bill down to 470, but it was ridculous! Good thing for the waitress gratuity was fixed at 18% or I would have stiffed her! --["AllisonTakeuchi"] + + * Or at least there was some majorly poor communication on the restaurant's part on this day. I've known the restaurant to be obsessive about ''service'' (i.e., frequent refills and drink attention), but as is the case with many fancy restaurants, many things are left to implication. A good indicator you need to ask what you're being charged for is when they tell you the specials without telling you the price--this suggests they're used to dealing with people who don't care. --["JaimeRaba" jr] + *This is an upscale restaurant, 18% for parties 6 and over is pretty standard. The water incident is absolutely ridiculous, even the most upscale place is suppose to assume tap water if not specified. Anyways even if they did specify it was bottled, they should have brought the bottles out with the glasses, otherwise how would you know it wasn't tap water. I have never seen or heard of a restaurant serving bottled water without pouring the water in front of you, or at least putting the bottle on the table. Thus i find it highly likely that they were really giving you tap water and defrauding you by charging you bottle water prices. Personally i have ordered water here, and was never charged. hopefully the water and cake was an isolated incedent because that is insane.["MattHh"] + ------ + My girl took me here for my recent 24th bday (9/14), and it was easily the worst restaurant experience I ever had. The service was absolutely terrible. There were 3 parties + us (no party bigger than 5, my party was just me and the lady), two of which were seated after us. It took a solid 20 minuntes for the waitress to take our order, another 20 minutes to get the appetizer salads, and another hour to get our main courses. + + I ordered penne alfredo, which was absolutely mediocre. The menu failed to mention that half the volume of this dish was asparagus (ick). + + Overall, a supremely disappointing experience. Especially sad since my girlfriend is a poor college student but wanted to "make the night special" by dropping $75 for a sucky dinner. I won't be back. --["DomenicSantangelo"] + ---- + I have visited the Mustard Seed so many times over the years! I have always had an enjoyable experience and I have even gotten to know the owner/chef: Robyn. The last time I visited I ordered duck and my husband ordered a French rack of lamb. Everything was absolutely delicious. We also ordered a bottle of Boony Doon's Big House Red (a good red wine for the price). One of the things I really like about the restaurant is that the menu changes almost daily and has a lot of seasonal specials. I remember getting a salad with pomogrante seeds during the Fall. Quite delicious. The negatives for this restaurant is that it is quite small and the air conditioning doesn't always work quite as well as I would like. But despite being small, it is charming. If you visit I would recommend the outdoor patio seating (if the weather is nice). It's a great place to sip wine and enjoy the fabulous food. Some other reviewers have said it is expensive, but I don't think it is anymore expensive than other fine dining restaurants. Also, I have been dining there for years and have never been charged for water. --["SherryOneal"] + ------ + ''2005-10-14 15:17:34'' [[nbsp]] I was very disappointed in my experience there. I had been told it was a good place to eat, and when we finally rebelled against eating one more guest lunch at the Silo Pub 8 of us (including our guest from UCLA) went there for lunch. I have a milk allergy, and I don't care for smoke flavor, so there was all of one thing I could eat on the menu. While I was waiting for the rest of my party to arrive I was standing next to the register with a couple other people with my back to the kitchen. I don't have eyes in the back of my head, so I didn't see the waitress. Instead of speaking in a well-mannered tone of voice, she basically shouted at me. Then, she was unpleasant during the ordering process. For salad, soups and sandwiches, I just don't see where the snooty and rude behavior is justified. I won't bother to go back--not much I can eat there anyway, but I wouldn't recommend it to anyone either. --["EllenPyatt"] + ------ + ''2005-10-26 16:25:00'' [[nbsp]] I think it's the best restaurant in Davis. Excellent food. I've only been once, but the service was perfect. Of course it cost me $100 for me and my date, but that was after appetizers/entrees/wine/beer/dessert/+ a good tip. --["JeffSpeckles"] + ------ + ''2005-12-17 19:55:39'' [[nbsp]] I had been here before (I grew up in town), but last night was the first time my boyfriend and I had gone since we moved back here. The food and service were fantastic- as good as some of our favorite places in Berkeley (which is high praise). I have a milk allergy (like one of the other comment-ers above), and when I told our waitress she hunted down the restaurant's owner in the middle of the dinner rush, and together they came up with a new mini-menu of options for me to choose from. We will definitely be back soon. -- ["AntoniaOakley"] + ------ + ''2005-12-22 14:25:08'' [[nbsp]] I do have to give credit to the food because it was delicious. I had the grilled steak and my friend had salmon and they were both great. The place is so small though that we felt like we were sharing a table with the people next to us. Not to mention I couldn't move my chair back without hitting the person behind me. The service was very rude though. Our dessert was so bad we couldn't eat it and our waitress proceeded to argue with us about how it was fine. Finally, after we took turns expressing several strong arguements as to why we could not eat it, she took it back. The waitress stopped being rude when she brought the check. A little late? Shame because it was yummy. --["GoshBuster"] + ------ + ''2006-01-12 17:08:53'' [[nbsp]] I've been eating at The Mustard Seed for about six years and can't believe some of the negative comments that I've read here. For instance, Alison's comment about the water. They always ask if you want bottled or tap water. Besides who, when given a choice would drink Davis water anyway. As far as the cake, I had a Birthday there, brought in a cake from Ciocolat and the $1.50 charge per person was made very clear to me. She probably misunderstood the explanation of the charge. As far as waiting for the food, well I've waited 40 minutes at In and Out and The Mustard Sedd's menu is a bit more complex, don't you think? One of my favorite pastas is their "Crab and ASPARAGUS Pasta." They've never served an alfredo that I know of. As for the service it's been great. The servers will bend over backwards to do anything they can to make your meal more enjoyable and I would recommend it to anyone.. In my opinion it's the best restaurant in town. Jeffrey Evans --["JeffreyEvans"] + ------ + ''2006-01-12 17:52:03'' [[nbsp]] Its perfectly reasonable for a restaurant to charge a corking of a dessert plate fee. I do agree with the comments about the long wait. Even with reservations, I've had to wait to get seated, and they take way too long to get you your food. --["CraigBrozinsky"] + ------ + ''2006-02-01 15:24:35'' [[nbsp]] 2-1-06 Good food, astonishingly rude service. Four adults ordered dinner, dessert and coffee to the tune of almost $200 and then were asked to leave because people had been "waiting almost 20 minutes" for our table. This despite the fact that all other tables had been seated within 5-10 minutes of our seating. We were well-dressed, did not misbehave nor laugh out loud. The only thing we did not do was order wine. I was prepared to recommend this restaurant to my friends. Not now. Not ever. --["ChristineJohnson"] + ------ + ''2006-02-12 23:46:35'' [[nbsp]] I've eaten at the Mustard Seed several times and I have always had a great time. The food and service were both great. It is on the expensive side, but the food is worth it. At times the service has been slow, but I found this to be a good thing because it gave me and my friends a chance to enjoy our wine, savor each course, and have a nice conversation without rushing to eat. I also enjoy how the menu constantly changes with what is in season. --["SharonPetersen"] + ------ + ''2006-02-13 16:15:53'' [[nbsp]] While we may have witnessed the hostess/manager screaming at the waitress for seating another couple at the wrong table - before we even made it in the door - we had a very nice experience at the Mustard Seed. The service we received was perfectly adequate, but each and every dish was wonderful. The seared ahi in a ponzu citrus sauce w/ wasabi mashed potatoes...a true delight. I look forward to my next visit. --["MichaelMellema"] + ------ + ''2006-04-30 23:25:34'' [[nbsp]] Easily one of the best restaurants in town! By that I mean top 3 or so. Excellent food, good wine list with lots of local favorites, knowledgeable staff, and friendly owner. I’m from the Bay Area and don’t usually blink at high prices, but I found the menu to be over priced. All in all, a great experience. --["DjzayValenta"] + ------ + ''2006-06-13 14:14:12'' [[nbsp]] I've eaten here a couple of times with my boyfriend. Nice atmosphere, great service, good food. No complaints, really. --["AndreaStewart"] + ------ + ''2006-06-28 11:18:35'' [[nbsp]] Mustard Seed has wonderful food, however, the manager is insane. As Michael mentioned, she is not discrete or polite when giving employees feedback. I have known some wonderful servers who worked for her and eventually quit because of her ridiculous demands and rude behavior. If you had bad service its probably because all the good servers have left due to bad working conditions. Even though I loved the food there I won't go back because I don't want to support a business that has such bad treatment for hardworking employees (many of whom are college students who need the jobs). --["AliceSaurus"] + ------ + ''2006-07-06 13:59:39'' [[nbsp]] Love the food, love the atmosphere...but won't go back because of the extremely rude behavior of the manager. I have witnessed the yelling at the staff on several occasions but the last two times that I was there our server was in tears. I spoke to the manager about the behavior and I think she still wanted to blame it on the server. Too bad because it really has wonderful food. --["NancyWilson"] + ------ + ''2006-09-27 17:58:18'' [[nbsp]] The food was fancy but mediocre. The only vegetarian options reside on the appetizers list. The restaurant DOES charge for water without asking. --["JustinCummins"] + ------ + ''2006-10-13 11:34:03'' [[nbsp]] Too bad that Satan runs the joint screaming the whole time your trying to enjoy your 30 dollar dinner plate and 5 dollar water. Food is really not even very good. Silverware was a bit "dirty," and so was the manager's vulgar ways of speaking to her employees! I will never go back! --["LeeBerret"] + ------ + ''2006-11-01 16:01:29'' [[nbsp]] They have the best lunch menu in Davis. I love it! And the staff is very friendly and always remember me when I come back. I think the dinner menu is not that impressive, however. There are few choices and though I've never had anything fabulous for dinner, I've always paid dearly. Also, as one of the better restaurants in town, the MS could really use a more updated and higher quality wine list. That said: their lunch is to die for!! --["GradStudent06"] + ------ + ''2006-12-15 13:14:58'' [[nbsp]] The negative comments about The Mustardseed posted here are very puzzling. My wife and I have been regulars there since the restaurant started, and even before that when Paul and Robyn ran a downtown deli. The food has generally been excellent and the service impeccable. We have dined in some of the world’s great restaurants, so we know what good food and service are all about, and The Mustardseed has plenty of both. --["JohnCrowe"] + ------ + ''2007-02-24 15:33:13'' [[nbsp]] The service is unprofessional and rather obnoxious. The owner is confrontational and inappropriate. I've eaten at Mustard Seed 4-5 times in the last year and the ambiance is great. The food is good, too. But, we’ve had enough of the service and snobby owner. She believes Mustard Seed is Chez Panisse. It is not. One Mustard Seed waiter fancies himself a comedian and makes his routine part of your dining entertainment. One fellow diner wanted his steak well done, this waiter said, "once you go black you never go back." Another time much younger friends used a gift certificate and the owner remarked, "what DID you do to deserve THIS!?" She is condescending, odd and very pretentious. When we last ate there she screamed at her staff, "Why is table X looking at me!?" This all detracts from enjoying a good meal and atmosphere. People go to dinner to relax, not to endure forced banter and irascible, mercurial owners. Davis offers many options for good food/professional staff. Go elsewhere. --["RobertBoole"] + ------ + ''2007-03-04 13:35:48'' [[nbsp]] I would say this place is ideal for a lunch date: delicious food, a cosy set-up, and service a bit on the slow side. I've always really enjoyed lunch here. --["LynnetteWharton"] + ------ + ''2007-05-02 11:32:10'' [[nbsp]] The food is definitely not worth the big price tag. Great CA wine list. Food was average and overpriced. Service is really slow. Friendly. Somewhat romantic only we would have preferred the deck to the crowded noisy inside tables. The best part of the meal was the dessert and the salad. One of the nicest restaurants in Davis only not totally impressed by it. --["Users/HeatherParker"] + ------ + ''2007-05-16 04:17:06'' [[nbsp]] I agree with many of the negative comments here concerning the service and the so-so food. The owner Robyn can be quite rude and I know from personal experience. They too asked me and my fiance to move in the middle of dessert for a large party who had been waiting a few minutes...very annoying and unprofessional. The waitress's there are also just as bad, even more obnoxious at times. You think after blowing 200 bucks for dinner these people would learn how to treat their customers. NOT recommended. --["Users/christinegallo"] + ------ + ''2007-05-18 21:48:47'' [[nbsp]] They have the best food I've had in Davis, no question, but the staff definitely seemed cool and condescending. The place felt very, I guess, white - I felt like I was at a country club in the northeast fifty years ago. It's the kind of thing you can't put your finger on, but they have a way of making you feel like you don't belong. The lack of vegetarian options was also disappointing, and I'm not even a vegetarian - I just don't like eating out to always mean eating meat. That said, I also appreciate them bringing good food to the farmer's market. --["Users/wobbly"] + ------ + ''2007-05-19 23:49:55'' [[nbsp]] We've eaten here several times and it's always good and interesting food, as it was when we returned today, but I have to mention the gazpacho which we just tried for the first time - it is amazing. Very light and with a great blend of subtle flavors that fill the mouth and last a long time. Little bits of cucumber, red onion, garlic, fresh herbs. It's not something I would normally order anywhere, but I would get it here again in an instant. --["Users/EdHenn"] + ------ + ''2007-07-25 14:07:59'' [[nbsp]] I went there and felt as if i was bothering them i though this was a business, I won't be back i will not recommend at all , The owners need to take etiquette classes sooner than later if want to stay around to many people feel the same way i do if the owners read this maybe you can take seriously and try harder --["Users/dickjones"] + ------ + ''2007-08-05 10:00:10'' [[nbsp]] First off, I'm one of the biggest fans of the food of The Mustard Seed. Living three blocks away, we regularly go there, and it's our favorite place to take out of town guests. However, simply put, Paul and the other often hardworking staff cannot make up for Robyn's often rude and frantic behavior. + + We’ve constantly witnessed all of the "don'ts" in restaurant customer service, and it comes down to Robyn. And, now, she's allegedly deleting mostly reasonable negative comments. (but, is it really her?) + + Paul and Robyn, I've been a fan since your deli on G Street. There's no place I'd rather take visitors to Davis or simply enjoy that nice end of week dinner, but it's often been intolerable. You wouldn't believe how happy we were a couple of weeks ago to eat dinner there when you weren't there. + + We'll give you a few more chances, and really, for the sake of your food and the delight in patronizing a locally owned business, really hope it gets better. I just can’t apologize to our guests anymore. --["Users/ScottLay"]

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- [[Image(The_Mustard_Seed.jpg, right, thumbnail)]] - - \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Location'''\|\| - \|\|[[Address(222 ["D Street"])]], near the ["Pence Gallery"]\|\| - \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Hours'''\|\| - \|\|Lunch: Tuesday-Friday 11:30am-2:00pm\|\| - \|\|Dinner: Tuesday-Saturday 5:30pm-8:30pm\|\| - \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Phone'''\|\| - \|\|(530)758-5750\|\| - \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Web site'''\|\| - \|\|[http://www.mustardseeddavis.com/ MustardSeedDavis.com]\|\| - - '''The Mustard Seed''' used to operate as a take-out restaurant tucked away in the courtyard at 231 G Street. When ["Soga's"] moved to its new location, The Mustard Seed took over the old Soga's spot. It's an interesting, casual ["Wine" wine] bistro serving California cuisine and local wines. - - Enhance your romance. Wine and dine in our little cabin in the trees or outside on our garden patio. - - [[Comments]] This restaurant is good. they have great bread with cheese on the inside, chilled and served with rosemary butter. the salad i had was absolutely divine. perhaps the best salad i have ever had in my life. it had toasted pistachios, strawberries, roasted asparagus, and goat cheese, the dressing was light and matched very well. the main dishes were ok, but nothing amazing. the salmon was slightly overcooked. i would say this restaurant is below ["Seasons"] in terms of food and service, but with a pleasant, homey, rustic, gardeny, atmosphere, instead of seasons more modern decour. they are both a little on the pricey side, you can expect to pay 15-30 for a main dish and 6-9 for a salad. i might go back when my bank account recovers :). ["MattHh"] - ------ - They also do catering. I believe the restaurant's menu used to be fairly random, because they would make whatever they were serving over the weekend at various weddings, etc. We had them cater our wedding and the food (and service) was fantastic. We eat here once or twice a year for special occasions.-- ["RussBowlus"] - ------ - Mustard is good, but their service is lowsy. I took my roommate and bunch of people there for a 21st birthday celebration and they completely screwed us on the bill. $500 dollars later I was about to punch the waitress for some of the things she charged us for. For instance, not telling us she was using bottled water and continuing to refill at $3 a bottle. (We had 11 bottles total). And also on top of that I called ahead to ask if I could bring a cake, so the person told me yes, but that it was a 1.50 charge which I thought was more than reasonable. She charged us a $1.50 per slice. Which came out to be $18, and the funny part is we gave them the rest of the cake. After much arguing I got the bill down to 470, but it was ridculous! Good thing for the waitress gratuity was fixed at 18% or I would have stiffed her! --["AllisonTakeuchi"] - - * Or at least there was some majorly poor communication on the restaurant's part on this day. I've known the restaurant to be obsessive about ''service'' (i.e., frequent refills and drink attention), but as is the case with many fancy restaurants, many things are left to implication. A good indicator you need to ask what you're being charged for is when they tell you the specials without telling you the price--this suggests they're used to dealing with people who don't care. --["JaimeRaba" jr] - *This is an upscale restaurant, 18% for parties 6 and over is pretty standard. The water incident is absolutely ridiculous, even the most upscale place is suppose to assume tap water if not specified. Anyways even if they did specify it was bottled, they should have brought the bottles out with the glasses, otherwise how would you know it wasn't tap water. I have never seen or heard of a restaurant serving bottled water without pouring the water in front of you, or at least putting the bottle on the table. Thus i find it highly likely that they were really giving you tap water and defrauding you by charging you bottle water prices. Personally i have ordered water here, and was never charged. hopefully the water and cake was an isolated incedent because that is insane.["MattHh"] - ------ - My girl took me here for my recent 24th bday (9/14), and it was easily the worst restaurant experience I ever had. The service was absolutely terrible. There were 3 parties + us (no party bigger than 5, my party was just me and the lady), two of which were seated after us. It took a solid 20 minuntes for the waitress to take our order, another 20 minutes to get the appetizer salads, and another hour to get our main courses. - - I ordered penne alfredo, which was absolutely mediocre. The menu failed to mention that half the volume of this dish was asparagus (ick). - - Overall, a supremely disappointing experience. Especially sad since my girlfriend is a poor college student but wanted to "make the night special" by dropping $75 for a sucky dinner. I won't be back. --["DomenicSantangelo"] - ---- - I have visited the Mustard Seed so many times over the years! I have always had an enjoyable experience and I have even gotten to know the owner/chef: Robyn. The last time I visited I ordered duck and my husband ordered a French rack of lamb. Everything was absolutely delicious. We also ordered a bottle of Boony Doon's Big House Red (a good red wine for the price). One of the things I really like about the restaurant is that the menu changes almost daily and has a lot of seasonal specials. I remember getting a salad with pomogrante seeds during the Fall. Quite delicious. The negatives for this restaurant is that it is quite small and the air conditioning doesn't always work quite as well as I would like. But despite being small, it is charming. If you visit I would recommend the outdoor patio seating (if the weather is nice). It's a great place to sip wine and enjoy the fabulous food. Some other reviewers have said it is expensive, but I don't think it is anymore expensive than other fine dining restaurants. Also, I have been dining there for years and have never been charged for water. --["SherryOneal"] - ------ - ''2005-10-14 15:17:34'' [[nbsp]] I was very disappointed in my experience there. I had been told it was a good place to eat, and when we finally rebelled against eating one more guest lunch at the Silo Pub 8 of us (including our guest from UCLA) went there for lunch. I have a milk allergy, and I don't care for smoke flavor, so there was all of one thing I could eat on the menu. While I was waiting for the rest of my party to arrive I was standing next to the register with a couple other people with my back to the kitchen. I don't have eyes in the back of my head, so I didn't see the waitress. Instead of speaking in a well-mannered tone of voice, she basically shouted at me. Then, she was unpleasant during the ordering process. For salad, soups and sandwiches, I just don't see where the snooty and rude behavior is justified. I won't bother to go back--not much I can eat there anyway, but I wouldn't recommend it to anyone either. --["EllenPyatt"] - ------ - ''2005-10-26 16:25:00'' [[nbsp]] I think it's the best restaurant in Davis. Excellent food. I've only been once, but the service was perfect. Of course it cost me $100 for me and my date, but that was after appetizers/entrees/wine/beer/dessert/+ a good tip. --["JeffSpeckles"] - ------ - ''2005-12-17 19:55:39'' [[nbsp]] I had been here before (I grew up in town), but last night was the first time my boyfriend and I had gone since we moved back here. The food and service were fantastic- as good as some of our favorite places in Berkeley (which is high praise). I have a milk allergy (like one of the other comment-ers above), and when I told our waitress she hunted down the restaurant's owner in the middle of the dinner rush, and together they came up with a new mini-menu of options for me to choose from. We will definitely be back soon. -- ["AntoniaOakley"] - ------ - ''2005-12-22 14:25:08'' [[nbsp]] I do have to give credit to the food because it was delicious. I had the grilled steak and my friend had salmon and they were both great. The place is so small though that we felt like we were sharing a table with the people next to us. Not to mention I couldn't move my chair back without hitting the person behind me. The service was very rude though. Our dessert was so bad we couldn't eat it and our waitress proceeded to argue with us about how it was fine. Finally, after we took turns expressing several strong arguements as to why we could not eat it, she took it back. The waitress stopped being rude when she brought the check. A little late? Shame because it was yummy. --["GoshBuster"] - ------ - ''2006-01-12 17:08:53'' [[nbsp]] I've been eating at The Mustard Seed for about six years and can't believe some of the negative comments that I've read here. For instance, Alison's comment about the water. They always ask if you want bottled or tap water. Besides who, when given a choice would drink Davis water anyway. As far as the cake, I had a Birthday there, brought in a cake from Ciocolat and the $1.50 charge per person was made very clear to me. She probably misunderstood the explanation of the charge. As far as waiting for the food, well I've waited 40 minutes at In and Out and The Mustard Sedd's menu is a bit more complex, don't you think? One of my favorite pastas is their "Crab and ASPARAGUS Pasta." They've never served an alfredo that I know of. As for the service it's been great. The servers will bend over backwards to do anything they can to make your meal more enjoyable and I would recommend it to anyone.. In my opinion it's the best restaurant in town. Jeffrey Evans --["JeffreyEvans"] - ------ - ''2006-01-12 17:52:03'' [[nbsp]] Its perfectly reasonable for a restaurant to charge a corking of a dessert plate fee. I do agree with the comments about the long wait. Even with reservations, I've had to wait to get seated, and they take way too long to get you your food. --["CraigBrozinsky"] - ------ - ''2006-02-01 15:24:35'' [[nbsp]] 2-1-06 Good food, astonishingly rude service. Four adults ordered dinner, dessert and coffee to the tune of almost $200 and then were asked to leave because people had been "waiting almost 20 minutes" for our table. This despite the fact that all other tables had been seated within 5-10 minutes of our seating. We were well-dressed, did not misbehave nor laugh out loud. The only thing we did not do was order wine. I was prepared to recommend this restaurant to my friends. Not now. Not ever. --["ChristineJohnson"] - ------ - ''2006-02-12 23:46:35'' [[nbsp]] I've eaten at the Mustard Seed several times and I have always had a great time. The food and service were both great. It is on the expensive side, but the food is worth it. At times the service has been slow, but I found this to be a good thing because it gave me and my friends a chance to enjoy our wine, savor each course, and have a nice conversation without rushing to eat. I also enjoy how the menu constantly changes with what is in season. --["SharonPetersen"] - ------ - ''2006-02-13 16:15:53'' [[nbsp]] While we may have witnessed the hostess/manager screaming at the waitress for seating another couple at the wrong table - before we even made it in the door - we had a very nice experience at the Mustard Seed. The service we received was perfectly adequate, but each and every dish was wonderful. The seared ahi in a ponzu citrus sauce w/ wasabi mashed potatoes...a true delight. I look forward to my next visit. --["MichaelMellema"] - ------ - ''2006-04-30 23:25:34'' [[nbsp]] Easily one of the best restaurants in town! By that I mean top 3 or so. Excellent food, good wine list with lots of local favorites, knowledgeable staff, and friendly owner. I’m from the Bay Area and don’t usually blink at high prices, but I found the menu to be over priced. All in all, a great experience. --["DjzayValenta"] - ------ - ''2006-06-13 14:14:12'' [[nbsp]] I've eaten here a couple of times with my boyfriend. Nice atmosphere, great service, good food. No complaints, really. --["AndreaStewart"] - ------ - ''2006-06-28 11:18:35'' [[nbsp]] Mustard Seed has wonderful food, however, the manager is insane. As Michael mentioned, she is not discrete or polite when giving employees feedback. I have known some wonderful servers who worked for her and eventually quit because of her ridiculous demands and rude behavior. If you had bad service its probably because all the good servers have left due to bad working conditions. Even though I loved the food there I won't go back because I don't want to support a business that has such bad treatment for hardworking employees (many of whom are college students who need the jobs). --["AliceSaurus"] - ------ - ''2006-07-06 13:59:39'' [[nbsp]] Love the food, love the atmosphere...but won't go back because of the extremely rude behavior of the manager. I have witnessed the yelling at the staff on several occasions but the last two times that I was there our server was in tears. I spoke to the manager about the behavior and I think she still wanted to blame it on the server. Too bad because it really has wonderful food. --["NancyWilson"] - ------ - ''2006-09-27 17:58:18'' [[nbsp]] The food was fancy but mediocre. The only vegetarian options reside on the appetizers list. The restaurant DOES charge for water without asking. --["JustinCummins"] - ------ - ''2006-10-13 11:34:03'' [[nbsp]] Too bad that Satan runs the joint screaming the whole time your trying to enjoy your 30 dollar dinner plate and 5 dollar water. Food is really not even very good. Silverware was a bit "dirty," and so was the manager's vulgar ways of speaking to her employees! I will never go back! --["LeeBerret"] - ------ - ''2006-11-01 16:01:29'' [[nbsp]] They have the best lunch menu in Davis. I love it! And the staff is very friendly and always remember me when I come back. I think the dinner menu is not that impressive, however. There are few choices and though I've never had anything fabulous for dinner, I've always paid dearly. Also, as one of the better restaurants in town, the MS could really use a more updated and higher quality wine list. That said: their lunch is to die for!! --["GradStudent06"] - ------ - ''2006-12-15 13:14:58'' [[nbsp]] The negative comments about The Mustardseed posted here are very puzzling. My wife and I have been regulars there since the restaurant started, and even before that when Paul and Robyn ran a downtown deli. The food has generally been excellent and the service impeccable. We have dined in some of the world’s great restaurants, so we know what good food and service are all about, and The Mustardseed has plenty of both. --["JohnCrowe"] - ------ - ''2007-02-24 15:33:13'' [[nbsp]] The service is unprofessional and rather obnoxious. The owner is confrontational and inappropriate. I've eaten at Mustard Seed 4-5 times in the last year and the ambiance is great. The food is good, too. But, we’ve had enough of the service and snobby owner. She believes Mustard Seed is Chez Panisse. It is not. One Mustard Seed waiter fancies himself a comedian and makes his routine part of your dining entertainment. One fellow diner wanted his steak well done, this waiter said, "once you go black you never go back." Another time much younger friends used a gift certificate and the owner remarked, "what DID you do to deserve THIS!?" She is condescending, odd and very pretentious. When we last ate there she screamed at her staff, "Why is table X looking at me!?" This all detracts from enjoying a good meal and atmosphere. People go to dinner to relax, not to endure forced banter and irascible, mercurial owners. Davis offers many options for good food/professional staff. Go elsewhere. --["RobertBoole"] - ------ - ''2007-03-04 13:35:48'' [[nbsp]] I would say this place is ideal for a lunch date: delicious food, a cosy set-up, and service a bit on the slow side. I've always really enjoyed lunch here. --["LynnetteWharton"] - ------ - ''2007-05-02 11:32:10'' [[nbsp]] The food is definitely not worth the big price tag. Great CA wine list. Food was average and overpriced. Service is really slow. Friendly. Somewhat romantic only we would have preferred the deck to the crowded noisy inside tables. The best part of the meal was the dessert and the salad. One of the nicest restaurants in Davis only not totally impressed by it. --["Users/HeatherParker"] - ------ - ''2007-05-16 04:17:06'' [[nbsp]] I agree with many of the negative comments here concerning the service and the so-so food. The owner Robyn can be quite rude and I know from personal experience. They too asked me and my fiance to move in the middle of dessert for a large party who had been waiting a few minutes...very annoying and unprofessional. The waitress's there are also just as bad, even more obnoxious at times. You think after blowing 200 bucks for dinner these people would learn how to treat their customers. NOT recommended. --["Users/christinegallo"] - ------ - ''2007-05-18 21:48:47'' [[nbsp]] They have the best food I've had in Davis, no question, but the staff definitely seemed cool and condescending. The place felt very, I guess, white - I felt like I was at a country club in the northeast fifty years ago. It's the kind of thing you can't put your finger on, but they have a way of making you feel like you don't belong. The lack of vegetarian options was also disappointing, and I'm not even a vegetarian - I just don't like eating out to always mean eating meat. That said, I also appreciate them bringing good food to the farmer's market. --["Users/wobbly"] - ------ - ''2007-05-19 23:49:55'' [[nbsp]] We've eaten here several times and it's always good and interesting food, as it was when we returned today, but I have to mention the gazpacho which we just tried for the first time - it is amazing. Very light and with a great blend of subtle flavors that fill the mouth and last a long time. Little bits of cucumber, red onion, garlic, fresh herbs. It's not something I would normally order anywhere, but I would get it here again in an instant. --["Users/EdHenn"] - ------ - ''2007-07-25 14:07:59'' [[nbsp]] I went there and felt as if i was bothering them i though this was a business, I won't be back i will not recommend at all , The owners need to take etiquette classes sooner than later if want to stay around to many people feel the same way i do if the owners read this maybe you can take seriously and try harder --["Users/dickjones"] - ------ - ''2007-08-05 10:00:10'' [[nbsp]] First off, I'm one of the biggest fans of the food of The Mustard Seed. Living three blocks away, we regularly go there, and it's our favorite place to take out of town guests. However, simply put, Paul and the other often hardworking staff cannot make up for Robyn's often rude and frantic behavior. - - We’ve constantly witnessed all of the "don'ts" in restaurant customer service, and it comes down to Robyn. And, now, she's allegedly deleting mostly reasonable negative comments. (but, is it really her?) - - Paul and Robyn, I've been a fan since your deli on G Street. There's no place I'd rather take visitors to Davis or simply enjoy that nice end of week dinner, but it's often been intolerable. You wouldn't believe how happy we were a couple of weeks ago to eat dinner there when you weren't there. - - We'll give you a few more chances, and really, for the sake of your food and the delight in patronizing a locally owned business, really hope it gets better. I just can’t apologize to our guests anymore. --["Users/ScottLay"]	+ #redirect Restaurant/Mustard Seed

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MattHh — 2007-08-23 18:50:37

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CraigBrozinsky — 2007-08-07 20:14:26

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- deleted	+ [[Image(The_Mustard_Seed.jpg, right, thumbnail)]] + + \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Location'''\|\| + \|\|[[Address(222 ["D Street"])]], near the ["Pence Gallery"]\|\| + \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Hours'''\|\| + \|\|Lunch: Tuesday-Friday 11:30am-2:00pm\|\| + \|\|Dinner: Tuesday-Saturday 5:30pm-8:30pm\|\| + \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Phone'''\|\| + \|\|(530)758-5750\|\| + \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Web site'''\|\| + \|\|[http://www.mustardseeddavis.com/ MustardSeedDavis.com]\|\| + + '''The Mustard Seed''' used to operate as a take-out restaurant tucked away in the courtyard at 231 G Street. When ["Soga's"] moved to its new location, The Mustard Seed took over the old Soga's spot. It's an interesting, casual ["Wine" wine] bistro serving California cuisine and local wines. + + Enhance your romance. Wine and dine in our little cabin in the trees or outside on our garden patio. + + [[Comments]] This restaurant is good. they have great bread with cheese on the inside, chilled and served with rosemary butter. the salad i had was absolutely divine. perhaps the best salad i have ever had in my life. it had toasted pistachios, strawberries, roasted asparagus, and goat cheese, the dressing was light and matched very well. the main dishes were ok, but nothing amazing. the salmon was slightly overcooked. i would say this restaurant is below ["Seasons"] in terms of food and service, but with a pleasant, homey, rustic, gardeny, atmosphere, instead of seasons more modern decour. they are both a little on the pricey side, you can expect to pay 15-30 for a main dish and 6-9 for a salad. i might go back when my bank account recovers :). ["MattHh"] + ------ + They also do catering. I believe the restaurant's menu used to be fairly random, because they would make whatever they were serving over the weekend at various weddings, etc. We had them cater our wedding and the food (and service) was fantastic. We eat here once or twice a year for special occasions.-- ["RussBowlus"] + ------ + Mustard is good, but their service is lowsy. I took my roommate and bunch of people there for a 21st birthday celebration and they completely screwed us on the bill. $500 dollars later I was about to punch the waitress for some of the things she charged us for. For instance, not telling us she was using bottled water and continuing to refill at $3 a bottle. (We had 11 bottles total). And also on top of that I called ahead to ask if I could bring a cake, so the person told me yes, but that it was a 1.50 charge which I thought was more than reasonable. She charged us a $1.50 per slice. Which came out to be $18, and the funny part is we gave them the rest of the cake. After much arguing I got the bill down to 470, but it was ridculous! Good thing for the waitress gratuity was fixed at 18% or I would have stiffed her! --["AllisonTakeuchi"] + + * Or at least there was some majorly poor communication on the restaurant's part on this day. I've known the restaurant to be obsessive about ''service'' (i.e., frequent refills and drink attention), but as is the case with many fancy restaurants, many things are left to implication. A good indicator you need to ask what you're being charged for is when they tell you the specials without telling you the price--this suggests they're used to dealing with people who don't care. --["JaimeRaba" jr] + *This is an upscale restaurant, 18% for parties 6 and over is pretty standard. The water incident is absolutely ridiculous, even the most upscale place is suppose to assume tap water if not specified. if you order water without specifying it to be bottled, it is ILLEGAL for the place to charge you for it. Restaurants are mandated by law to serve tapwater free of charge. Personally i have ordered water, and was never charged here. hopefully the water and cake was an isolated incedent because that is ridiculous.["MattHh"] + ------ + My girl took me here for my recent 24th bday (9/14), and it was easily the worst restaurant experience I ever had. The service was absolutely terrible. There were 3 parties + us (no party bigger than 5, my party was just me and the lady), two of which were seated after us. It took a solid 20 minuntes for the waitress to take our order, another 20 minutes to get the appetizer salads, and another hour to get our main courses. + + I ordered penne alfredo, which was absolutely mediocre. The menu failed to mention that half the volume of this dish was asparagus (ick). + + Overall, a supremely disappointing experience. Especially sad since my girlfriend is a poor college student but wanted to "make the night special" by dropping $75 for a sucky dinner. I won't be back. --["DomenicSantangelo"] + ---- + I have visited the Mustard Seed so many times over the years! I have always had an enjoyable experience and I have even gotten to know the owner/chef: Robyn. The last time I visited I ordered duck and my husband ordered a French rack of lamb. Everything was absolutely delicious. We also ordered a bottle of Boony Doon's Big House Red (a good red wine for the price). One of the things I really like about the restaurant is that the menu changes almost daily and has a lot of seasonal specials. I remember getting a salad with pomogrante seeds during the Fall. Quite delicious. The negatives for this restaurant is that it is quite small and the air conditioning doesn't always work quite as well as I would like. But despite being small, it is charming. If you visit I would recommend the outdoor patio seating (if the weather is nice). It's a great place to sip wine and enjoy the fabulous food. Some other reviewers have said it is expensive, but I don't think it is anymore expensive than other fine dining restaurants. Also, I have been dining there for years and have never been charged for water. --["SherryOneal"] + ------ + ''2005-10-14 15:17:34'' [[nbsp]] I was very disappointed in my experience there. I had been told it was a good place to eat, and when we finally rebelled against eating one more guest lunch at the Silo Pub 8 of us (including our guest from UCLA) went there for lunch. I have a milk allergy, and I don't care for smoke flavor, so there was all of one thing I could eat on the menu. While I was waiting for the rest of my party to arrive I was standing next to the register with a couple other people with my back to the kitchen. I don't have eyes in the back of my head, so I didn't see the waitress. Instead of speaking in a well-mannered tone of voice, she basically shouted at me. Then, she was unpleasant during the ordering process. For salad, soups and sandwiches, I just don't see where the snooty and rude behavior is justified. I won't bother to go back--not much I can eat there anyway, but I wouldn't recommend it to anyone either. --["EllenPyatt"] + ------ + ''2005-10-26 16:25:00'' [[nbsp]] I think it's the best restaurant in Davis. Excellent food. I've only been once, but the service was perfect. Of course it cost me $100 for me and my date, but that was after appetizers/entrees/wine/beer/dessert/+ a good tip. --["JeffSpeckles"] + ------ + ''2005-12-17 19:55:39'' [[nbsp]] I had been here before (I grew up in town), but last night was the first time my boyfriend and I had gone since we moved back here. The food and service were fantastic- as good as some of our favorite places in Berkeley (which is high praise). I have a milk allergy (like one of the other comment-ers above), and when I told our waitress she hunted down the restaurant's owner in the middle of the dinner rush, and together they came up with a new mini-menu of options for me to choose from. We will definitely be back soon. -- ["AntoniaOakley"] + ------ + ''2005-12-22 14:25:08'' [[nbsp]] I do have to give credit to the food because it was delicious. I had the grilled steak and my friend had salmon and they were both great. The place is so small though that we felt like we were sharing a table with the people next to us. Not to mention I couldn't move my chair back without hitting the person behind me. The service was very rude though. Our dessert was so bad we couldn't eat it and our waitress proceeded to argue with us about how it was fine. Finally, after we took turns expressing several strong arguements as to why we could not eat it, she took it back. The waitress stopped being rude when she brought the check. A little late? Shame because it was yummy. --["GoshBuster"] + ------ + ''2006-01-12 17:08:53'' [[nbsp]] I've been eating at The Mustard Seed for about six years and can't believe some of the negative comments that I've read here. For instance, Alison's comment about the water. They always ask if you want bottled or tap water. Besides who, when given a choice would drink Davis water anyway. As far as the cake, I had a Birthday there, brought in a cake from Ciocolat and the $1.50 charge per person was made very clear to me. She probably misunderstood the explanation of the charge. As far as waiting for the food, well I've waited 40 minutes at In and Out and The Mustard Sedd's menu is a bit more complex, don't you think? One of my favorite pastas is their "Crab and ASPARAGUS Pasta." They've never served an alfredo that I know of. As for the service it's been great. The servers will bend over backwards to do anything they can to make your meal more enjoyable and I would recommend it to anyone.. In my opinion it's the best restaurant in town. Jeffrey Evans --["JeffreyEvans"] + ------ + ''2006-01-12 17:52:03'' [[nbsp]] Its perfectly reasonable for a restaurant to charge a corking of a dessert plate fee. I do agree with the comments about the long wait. Even with reservations, I've had to wait to get seated, and they take way too long to get you your food. --["CraigBrozinsky"] + ------ + ''2006-02-01 15:24:35'' [[nbsp]] 2-1-06 Good food, astonishingly rude service. Four adults ordered dinner, dessert and coffee to the tune of almost $200 and then were asked to leave because people had been "waiting almost 20 minutes" for our table. This despite the fact that all other tables had been seated within 5-10 minutes of our seating. We were well-dressed, did not misbehave nor laugh out loud. The only thing we did not do was order wine. I was prepared to recommend this restaurant to my friends. Not now. Not ever. --["ChristineJohnson"] + ------ + ''2006-02-12 23:46:35'' [[nbsp]] I've eaten at the Mustard Seed several times and I have always had a great time. The food and service were both great. It is on the expensive side, but the food is worth it. At times the service has been slow, but I found this to be a good thing because it gave me and my friends a chance to enjoy our wine, savor each course, and have a nice conversation without rushing to eat. I also enjoy how the menu constantly changes with what is in season. --["SharonPetersen"] + ------ + ''2006-02-13 16:15:53'' [[nbsp]] While we may have witnessed the hostess/manager screaming at the waitress for seating another couple at the wrong table - before we even made it in the door - we had a very nice experience at the Mustard Seed. The service we received was perfectly adequate, but each and every dish was wonderful. The seared ahi in a ponzu citrus sauce w/ wasabi mashed potatoes...a true delight. I look forward to my next visit. --["MichaelMellema"] + ------ + ''2006-04-30 23:25:34'' [[nbsp]] Easily one of the best restaurants in town! By that I mean top 3 or so. Excellent food, good wine list with lots of local favorites, knowledgeable staff, and friendly owner. I’m from the Bay Area and don’t usually blink at high prices, but I found the menu to be over priced. All in all, a great experience. --["DjzayValenta"] + ------ + ''2006-06-13 14:14:12'' [[nbsp]] I've eaten here a couple of times with my boyfriend. Nice atmosphere, great service, good food. No complaints, really. --["AndreaStewart"] + ------ + ''2006-06-28 11:18:35'' [[nbsp]] Mustard Seed has wonderful food, however, the manager is insane. As Michael mentioned, she is not discrete or polite when giving employees feedback. I have known some wonderful servers who worked for her and eventually quit because of her ridiculous demands and rude behavior. If you had bad service its probably because all the good servers have left due to bad working conditions. Even though I loved the food there I won't go back because I don't want to support a business that has such bad treatment for hardworking employees (many of whom are college students who need the jobs). --["AliceSaurus"] + ------ + ''2006-07-06 13:59:39'' [[nbsp]] Love the food, love the atmosphere...but won't go back because of the extremely rude behavior of the manager. I have witnessed the yelling at the staff on several occasions but the last two times that I was there our server was in tears. I spoke to the manager about the behavior and I think she still wanted to blame it on the server. Too bad because it really has wonderful food. --["NancyWilson"] + ------ + ''2006-09-27 17:58:18'' [[nbsp]] The food was fancy but mediocre. The only vegetarian options reside on the appetizers list. The restaurant DOES charge for water without asking. --["JustinCummins"] + ------ + ''2006-10-13 11:34:03'' [[nbsp]] Too bad that Satan runs the joint screaming the whole time your trying to enjoy your 30 dollar dinner plate and 5 dollar water. Food is really not even very good. Silverware was a bit "dirty," and so was the manager's vulgar ways of speaking to her employees! I will never go back! --["LeeBerret"] + ------ + ''2006-11-01 16:01:29'' [[nbsp]] They have the best lunch menu in Davis. I love it! And the staff is very friendly and always remember me when I come back. I think the dinner menu is not that impressive, however. There are few choices and though I've never had anything fabulous for dinner, I've always paid dearly. Also, as one of the better restaurants in town, the MS could really use a more updated and higher quality wine list. That said: their lunch is to die for!! --["GradStudent06"] + ------ + ''2006-12-15 13:14:58'' [[nbsp]] The negative comments about The Mustardseed posted here are very puzzling. My wife and I have been regulars there since the restaurant started, and even before that when Paul and Robyn ran a downtown deli. The food has generally been excellent and the service impeccable. We have dined in some of the world’s great restaurants, so we know what good food and service are all about, and The Mustardseed has plenty of both. --["JohnCrowe"] + ------ + ''2007-02-24 15:33:13'' [[nbsp]] The service is unprofessional and rather obnoxious. The owner is confrontational and inappropriate. I've eaten at Mustard Seed 4-5 times in the last year and the ambiance is great. The food is good, too. But, we’ve had enough of the service and snobby owner. She believes Mustard Seed is Chez Panisse. It is not. One Mustard Seed waiter fancies himself a comedian and makes his routine part of your dining entertainment. One fellow diner wanted his steak well done, this waiter said, "once you go black you never go back." Another time much younger friends used a gift certificate and the owner remarked, "what DID you do to deserve THIS!?" She is condescending, odd and very pretentious. When we last ate there she screamed at her staff, "Why is table X looking at me!?" This all detracts from enjoying a good meal and atmosphere. People go to dinner to relax, not to endure forced banter and irascible, mercurial owners. Davis offers many options for good food/professional staff. Go elsewhere. --["RobertBoole"] + ------ + ''2007-03-04 13:35:48'' [[nbsp]] I would say this place is ideal for a lunch date: delicious food, a cosy set-up, and service a bit on the slow side. I've always really enjoyed lunch here. --["LynnetteWharton"] + ------ + ''2007-05-02 11:32:10'' [[nbsp]] The food is definitely not worth the big price tag. Great CA wine list. Food was average and overpriced. Service is really slow. Friendly. Somewhat romantic only we would have preferred the deck to the crowded noisy inside tables. The best part of the meal was the dessert and the salad. One of the nicest restaurants in Davis only not totally impressed by it. --["Users/HeatherParker"] + ------ + ''2007-05-16 04:17:06'' [[nbsp]] I agree with many of the negative comments here concerning the service and the so-so food. The owner Robyn can be quite rude and I know from personal experience. They too asked me and my fiance to move in the middle of dessert for a large party who had been waiting a few minutes...very annoying and unprofessional. The waitress's there are also just as bad, even more obnoxious at times. You think after blowing 200 bucks for dinner these people would learn how to treat their customers. NOT recommended. --["Users/christinegallo"] + ------ + ''2007-05-18 21:48:47'' [[nbsp]] They have the best food I've had in Davis, no question, but the staff definitely seemed cool and condescending. The place felt very, I guess, white - I felt like I was at a country club in the northeast fifty years ago. It's the kind of thing you can't put your finger on, but they have a way of making you feel like you don't belong. The lack of vegetarian options was also disappointing, and I'm not even a vegetarian - I just don't like eating out to always mean eating meat. That said, I also appreciate them bringing good food to the farmer's market. --["Users/wobbly"] + ------ + ''2007-05-19 23:49:55'' [[nbsp]] We've eaten here several times and it's always good and interesting food, as it was when we returned today, but I have to mention the gazpacho which we just tried for the first time - it is amazing. Very light and with a great blend of subtle flavors that fill the mouth and last a long time. Little bits of cucumber, red onion, garlic, fresh herbs. It's not something I would normally order anywhere, but I would get it here again in an instant. --["Users/EdHenn"] + ------ + ''2007-07-25 14:07:59'' [[nbsp]] I went there and felt as if i was bothering them i though this was a business, I won't be back i will not recommend at all , The owners need to take etiquette classes sooner than later if want to stay around to many people feel the same way i do if the owners read this maybe you can take seriously and try harder --["Users/dickjones"] + ------ + ''2007-08-05 10:00:10'' [[nbsp]] First off, I'm one of the biggest fans of the food of The Mustard Seed. Living three blocks away, we regularly go there, and it's our favorite place to take out of town guests. However, simply put, Paul and the other often hardworking staff cannot make up for Robyn's often rude and frantic behavior. + + We’ve constantly witnessed all of the "don'ts" in restaurant customer service, and it comes down to Robyn. And, now, she's actively deleting mostly reasonable negative comments. + + Paul and Robyn, I've been a fan since your deli on G Street. There's no place I'd rather take visitors to Davis or simply enjoy that nice end of week dinner, but it's often been intolerable. You wouldn't believe how happy we were a couple of weeks ago to eat dinner there when you weren't there. + + We'll give you a few more chances, and really, for the sake of your food and the delight in patronizing a locally owned business, really hope it gets better. I just can’t apologize to our guests anymore. --["Users/ScottLay"]

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- [[Image(The_Mustard_Seed.jpg, right, thumbnail)]] - - \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Location'''\|\| - \|\|[[Address(222 ["D Street"])]], near the ["Pence Gallery"]\|\| - \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Hours'''\|\| - \|\|Lunch: Tuesday-Friday 11:30am-2:00pm\|\| - \|\|Dinner: Tuesday-Saturday 5:30pm-8:30pm\|\| - \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Phone'''\|\| - \|\|(530)758-5750\|\| - \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Web site'''\|\| - \|\|[http://www.mustardseeddavis.com/ MustardSeedDavis.com]\|\| - - '''The Mustard Seed''' used to operate as a take-out restaurant tucked away in the courtyard at 231 G Street. When ["Soga's"] moved to its new location, The Mustard Seed took over the old Soga's spot. It's an interesting, casual ["Wine" wine] bistro serving California cuisine and local wines. - - Enhance your romance. Wine and dine in our little cabin in the trees or outside on our garden patio. - - [[Comments]] This restaurant is good. they have great bread with cheese on the inside, chilled and served with rosemary butter. the salad i had was absolutely divine. perhaps the best salad i have ever had in my life. it had toasted pistachios, strawberries, roasted asparagus, and goat cheese, the dressing was light and matched very well. the main dishes were ok, but nothing amazing. the salmon was slightly overcooked. i would say this restaurant is below ["Seasons"] in terms of food and service, but with a pleasant, homey, rustic, gardeny, atmosphere, instead of seasons more modern decour. they are both a little on the pricey side, you can expect to pay 15-30 for a main dish and 6-9 for a salad. i might go back when my bank account recovers :). ["MattHh"] - ------ - They also do catering. I believe the restaurant's menu used to be fairly random, because they would make whatever they were serving over the weekend at various weddings, etc. We had them cater our wedding and the food (and service) was fantastic. We eat here once or twice a year for special occasions.-- ["RussBowlus"] - ------ - Mustard is good, but their service is lowsy. I took my roommate and bunch of people there for a 21st birthday celebration and they completely screwed us on the bill. $500 dollars later I was about to punch the waitress for some of the things she charged us for. For instance, not telling us she was using bottled water and continuing to refill at $3 a bottle. (We had 11 bottles total). And also on top of that I called ahead to ask if I could bring a cake, so the person told me yes, but that it was a 1.50 charge which I thought was more than reasonable. She charged us a $1.50 per slice. Which came out to be $18, and the funny part is we gave them the rest of the cake. After much arguing I got the bill down to 470, but it was ridculous! Good thing for the waitress gratuity was fixed at 18% or I would have stiffed her! --["AllisonTakeuchi"] - - * Or at least there was some majorly poor communication on the restaurant's part on this day. I've known the restaurant to be obsessive about ''service'' (i.e., frequent refills and drink attention), but as is the case with many fancy restaurants, many things are left to implication. A good indicator you need to ask what you're being charged for is when they tell you the specials without telling you the price--this suggests they're used to dealing with people who don't care. --["JaimeRaba" jr] - *This is an upscale restaurant, 18% for parties 6 and over is pretty standard. The water incident is absolutely ridiculous, even the most upscale place is suppose to assume tap water if not specified. if you order water without specifying it to be bottled, it is ILLEGAL for the place to charge you for it. Restaurants are mandated by law to serve tapwater free of charge. Personally i have ordered water, and was never charged here. hopefully the water and cake was an isolated incedent because that is ridiculous.["MattHh"] - ------ - My girl took me here for my recent 24th bday (9/14), and it was easily the worst restaurant experience I ever had. The service was absolutely terrible. There were 3 parties + us (no party bigger than 5, my party was just me and the lady), two of which were seated after us. It took a solid 20 minuntes for the waitress to take our order, another 20 minutes to get the appetizer salads, and another hour to get our main courses. - - I ordered penne alfredo, which was absolutely mediocre. The menu failed to mention that half the volume of this dish was asparagus (ick). - - Overall, a supremely disappointing experience. Especially sad since my girlfriend is a poor college student but wanted to "make the night special" by dropping $75 for a sucky dinner. I won't be back. --["DomenicSantangelo"] - ---- - I have visited the Mustard Seed so many times over the years! I have always had an enjoyable experience and I have even gotten to know the owner/chef: Robyn. The last time I visited I ordered duck and my husband ordered a French rack of lamb. Everything was absolutely delicious. We also ordered a bottle of Boony Doon's Big House Red (a good red wine for the price). One of the things I really like about the restaurant is that the menu changes almost daily and has a lot of seasonal specials. I remember getting a salad with pomogrante seeds during the Fall. Quite delicious. The negatives for this restaurant is that it is quite small and the air conditioning doesn't always work quite as well as I would like. But despite being small, it is charming. If you visit I would recommend the outdoor patio seating (if the weather is nice). It's a great place to sip wine and enjoy the fabulous food. Some other reviewers have said it is expensive, but I don't think it is anymore expensive than other fine dining restaurants. Also, I have been dining there for years and have never been charged for water. --["SherryOneal"] - ------ - ''2005-10-14 15:17:34'' [[nbsp]] I was very disappointed in my experience there. I had been told it was a good place to eat, and when we finally rebelled against eating one more guest lunch at the Silo Pub 8 of us (including our guest from UCLA) went there for lunch. I have a milk allergy, and I don't care for smoke flavor, so there was all of one thing I could eat on the menu. While I was waiting for the rest of my party to arrive I was standing next to the register with a couple other people with my back to the kitchen. I don't have eyes in the back of my head, so I didn't see the waitress. Instead of speaking in a well-mannered tone of voice, she basically shouted at me. Then, she was unpleasant during the ordering process. For salad, soups and sandwiches, I just don't see where the snooty and rude behavior is justified. I won't bother to go back--not much I can eat there anyway, but I wouldn't recommend it to anyone either. --["EllenPyatt"] - ------ - ''2005-10-26 16:25:00'' [[nbsp]] I think it's the best restaurant in Davis. Excellent food. I've only been once, but the service was perfect. Of course it cost me $100 for me and my date, but that was after appetizers/entrees/wine/beer/dessert/+ a good tip. --["JeffSpeckles"] - ------ - ''2005-12-17 19:55:39'' [[nbsp]] I had been here before (I grew up in town), but last night was the first time my boyfriend and I had gone since we moved back here. The food and service were fantastic- as good as some of our favorite places in Berkeley (which is high praise). I have a milk allergy (like one of the other comment-ers above), and when I told our waitress she hunted down the restaurant's owner in the middle of the dinner rush, and together they came up with a new mini-menu of options for me to choose from. We will definitely be back soon. -- ["AntoniaOakley"] - ------ - ''2005-12-22 14:25:08'' [[nbsp]] I do have to give credit to the food because it was delicious. I had the grilled steak and my friend had salmon and they were both great. The place is so small though that we felt like we were sharing a table with the people next to us. Not to mention I couldn't move my chair back without hitting the person behind me. The service was very rude though. Our dessert was so bad we couldn't eat it and our waitress proceeded to argue with us about how it was fine. Finally, after we took turns expressing several strong arguements as to why we could not eat it, she took it back. The waitress stopped being rude when she brought the check. A little late? Shame because it was yummy. --["GoshBuster"] - ------ - ''2006-01-12 17:08:53'' [[nbsp]] I've been eating at The Mustard Seed for about six years and can't believe some of the negative comments that I've read here. For instance, Alison's comment about the water. They always ask if you want bottled or tap water. Besides who, when given a choice would drink Davis water anyway. As far as the cake, I had a Birthday there, brought in a cake from Ciocolat and the $1.50 charge per person was made very clear to me. She probably misunderstood the explanation of the charge. As far as waiting for the food, well I've waited 40 minutes at In and Out and The Mustard Sedd's menu is a bit more complex, don't you think? One of my favorite pastas is their "Crab and ASPARAGUS Pasta." They've never served an alfredo that I know of. As for the service it's been great. The servers will bend over backwards to do anything they can to make your meal more enjoyable and I would recommend it to anyone.. In my opinion it's the best restaurant in town. Jeffrey Evans --["JeffreyEvans"] - ------ - ''2006-01-12 17:52:03'' [[nbsp]] Its perfectly reasonable for a restaurant to charge a corking of a dessert plate fee. I do agree with the comments about the long wait. Even with reservations, I've had to wait to get seated, and they take way too long to get you your food. --["CraigBrozinsky"] - ------ - ''2006-02-01 15:24:35'' [[nbsp]] 2-1-06 Good food, astonishingly rude service. Four adults ordered dinner, dessert and coffee to the tune of almost $200 and then were asked to leave because people had been "waiting almost 20 minutes" for our table. This despite the fact that all other tables had been seated within 5-10 minutes of our seating. We were well-dressed, did not misbehave nor laugh out loud. The only thing we did not do was order wine. I was prepared to recommend this restaurant to my friends. Not now. Not ever. --["ChristineJohnson"] - ------ - ''2006-02-12 23:46:35'' [[nbsp]] I've eaten at the Mustard Seed several times and I have always had a great time. The food and service were both great. It is on the expensive side, but the food is worth it. At times the service has been slow, but I found this to be a good thing because it gave me and my friends a chance to enjoy our wine, savor each course, and have a nice conversation without rushing to eat. I also enjoy how the menu constantly changes with what is in season. --["SharonPetersen"] - ------ - ''2006-02-13 16:15:53'' [[nbsp]] While we may have witnessed the hostess/manager screaming at the waitress for seating another couple at the wrong table - before we even made it in the door - we had a very nice experience at the Mustard Seed. The service we received was perfectly adequate, but each and every dish was wonderful. The seared ahi in a ponzu citrus sauce w/ wasabi mashed potatoes...a true delight. I look forward to my next visit. --["MichaelMellema"] - ------ - ''2006-04-30 23:25:34'' [[nbsp]] Easily one of the best restaurants in town! By that I mean top 3 or so. Excellent food, good wine list with lots of local favorites, knowledgeable staff, and friendly owner. I’m from the Bay Area and don’t usually blink at high prices, but I found the menu to be over priced. All in all, a great experience. --["DjzayValenta"] - ------ - ''2006-06-13 14:14:12'' [[nbsp]] I've eaten here a couple of times with my boyfriend. Nice atmosphere, great service, good food. No complaints, really. --["AndreaStewart"] - ------ - ''2006-06-28 11:18:35'' [[nbsp]] Mustard Seed has wonderful food, however, the manager is insane. As Michael mentioned, she is not discrete or polite when giving employees feedback. I have known some wonderful servers who worked for her and eventually quit because of her ridiculous demands and rude behavior. If you had bad service its probably because all the good servers have left due to bad working conditions. Even though I loved the food there I won't go back because I don't want to support a business that has such bad treatment for hardworking employees (many of whom are college students who need the jobs). --["AliceSaurus"] - ------ - ''2006-07-06 13:59:39'' [[nbsp]] Love the food, love the atmosphere...but won't go back because of the extremely rude behavior of the manager. I have witnessed the yelling at the staff on several occasions but the last two times that I was there our server was in tears. I spoke to the manager about the behavior and I think she still wanted to blame it on the server. Too bad because it really has wonderful food. --["NancyWilson"] - ------ - ''2006-09-27 17:58:18'' [[nbsp]] The food was fancy but mediocre. The only vegetarian options reside on the appetizers list. The restaurant DOES charge for water without asking. --["JustinCummins"] - ------ - ''2006-10-13 11:34:03'' [[nbsp]] Too bad that Satan runs the joint screaming the whole time your trying to enjoy your 30 dollar dinner plate and 5 dollar water. Food is really not even very good. Silverware was a bit "dirty," and so was the manager's vulgar ways of speaking to her employees! I will never go back! --["LeeBerret"] - ------ - ''2006-11-01 16:01:29'' [[nbsp]] They have the best lunch menu in Davis. I love it! And the staff is very friendly and always remember me when I come back. I think the dinner menu is not that impressive, however. There are few choices and though I've never had anything fabulous for dinner, I've always paid dearly. Also, as one of the better restaurants in town, the MS could really use a more updated and higher quality wine list. That said: their lunch is to die for!! --["GradStudent06"] - ------ - ''2006-12-15 13:14:58'' [[nbsp]] The negative comments about The Mustardseed posted here are very puzzling. My wife and I have been regulars there since the restaurant started, and even before that when Paul and Robyn ran a downtown deli. The food has generally been excellent and the service impeccable. We have dined in some of the world’s great restaurants, so we know what good food and service are all about, and The Mustardseed has plenty of both. --["JohnCrowe"] - ------ - ''2007-02-24 15:33:13'' [[nbsp]] The service is unprofessional and rather obnoxious. The owner is confrontational and inappropriate. I've eaten at Mustard Seed 4-5 times in the last year and the ambiance is great. The food is good, too. But, we’ve had enough of the service and snobby owner. She believes Mustard Seed is Chez Panisse. It is not. One Mustard Seed waiter fancies himself a comedian and makes his routine part of your dining entertainment. One fellow diner wanted his steak well done, this waiter said, "once you go black you never go back." Another time much younger friends used a gift certificate and the owner remarked, "what DID you do to deserve THIS!?" She is condescending, odd and very pretentious. When we last ate there she screamed at her staff, "Why is table X looking at me!?" This all detracts from enjoying a good meal and atmosphere. People go to dinner to relax, not to endure forced banter and irascible, mercurial owners. Davis offers many options for good food/professional staff. Go elsewhere. --["RobertBoole"] - ------ - ''2007-03-04 13:35:48'' [[nbsp]] I would say this place is ideal for a lunch date: delicious food, a cosy set-up, and service a bit on the slow side. I've always really enjoyed lunch here. --["LynnetteWharton"] - ------ - ''2007-05-02 11:32:10'' [[nbsp]] The food is definitely not worth the big price tag. Great CA wine list. Food was average and overpriced. Service is really slow. Friendly. Somewhat romantic only we would have preferred the deck to the crowded noisy inside tables. The best part of the meal was the dessert and the salad. One of the nicest restaurants in Davis only not totally impressed by it. --["Users/HeatherParker"] - ------ - ''2007-05-16 04:17:06'' [[nbsp]] I agree with many of the negative comments here concerning the service and the so-so food. The owner Robyn can be quite rude and I know from personal experience. They too asked me and my fiance to move in the middle of dessert for a large party who had been waiting a few minutes...very annoying and unprofessional. The waitress's there are also just as bad, even more obnoxious at times. You think after blowing 200 bucks for dinner these people would learn how to treat their customers. NOT recommended. --["Users/christinegallo"] - ------ - ''2007-05-18 21:48:47'' [[nbsp]] They have the best food I've had in Davis, no question, but the staff definitely seemed cool and condescending. The place felt very, I guess, white - I felt like I was at a country club in the northeast fifty years ago. It's the kind of thing you can't put your finger on, but they have a way of making you feel like you don't belong. The lack of vegetarian options was also disappointing, and I'm not even a vegetarian - I just don't like eating out to always mean eating meat. That said, I also appreciate them bringing good food to the farmer's market. --["Users/wobbly"] - ------ - ''2007-05-19 23:49:55'' [[nbsp]] We've eaten here several times and it's always good and interesting food, as it was when we returned today, but I have to mention the gazpacho which we just tried for the first time - it is amazing. Very light and with a great blend of subtle flavors that fill the mouth and last a long time. Little bits of cucumber, red onion, garlic, fresh herbs. It's not something I would normally order anywhere, but I would get it here again in an instant. --["Users/EdHenn"] - ------ - ''2007-07-25 14:07:59'' [[nbsp]] I went there and felt as if i was bothering them i though this was a business, I won't be back i will not recommend at all , The owners need to take etiquette classes sooner than later if want to stay around to many people feel the same way i do if the owners read this maybe you can take seriously and try harder --["Users/dickjones"] - ------ - ''2007-08-05 10:00:10'' [[nbsp]] First off, I'm one of the biggest fans of the food of The Mustard Seed. Living three blocks away, we regularly go there, and it's our favorite place to take out of town guests. However, simply put, Paul and the other often hardworking staff cannot make up for Robyn's often rude and frantic behavior. - - We’ve constantly witnessed all of the "don'ts" in restaurant customer service, and it comes down to Robyn. And, now, she's actively deleting mostly reasonable negative comments. - - Paul and Robyn, I've been a fan since your deli on G Street. There's no place I'd rather take visitors to Davis or simply enjoy that nice end of week dinner, but it's often been intolerable. You wouldn't believe how happy we were a couple of weeks ago to eat dinner there when you weren't there. - - We'll give you a few more chances, and really, for the sake of your food and the delight in patronizing a locally owned business, really hope it gets better. I just can’t apologize to our guests anymore. --["Users/ScottLay"]	+ deleted

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Wine and dine in our little cabin in the trees or outside on our garden patio. + + [[Comments]] This restaurant is good. they have great bread with cheese on the inside, chilled and served with rosemary butter. the salad i had was absolutely divine. perhaps the best salad i have ever had in my life. it had toasted pistachios, strawberries, roasted asparagus, and goat cheese, the dressing was light and matched very well. the main dishes were ok, but nothing amazing. the salmon was slightly overcooked. i would say this restaurant is below ["Seasons"] in terms of food and service, but with a pleasant, homey, rustic, gardeny, atmosphere, instead of seasons more modern decour. they are both a little on the pricey side, you can expect to pay 15-30 for a main dish and 6-9 for a salad. i might go back when my bank account recovers :). ["MattHh"] + ------ + They also do catering. I believe the restaurant's menu used to be fairly random, because they would make whatever they were serving over the weekend at various weddings, etc. We had them cater our wedding and the food (and service) was fantastic. We eat here once or twice a year for special occasions.-- ["RussBowlus"] + ------ + Mustard is good, but their service is lowsy. I took my roommate and bunch of people there for a 21st birthday celebration and they completely screwed us on the bill. $500 dollars later I was about to punch the waitress for some of the things she charged us for. For instance, not telling us she was using bottled water and continuing to refill at $3 a bottle. (We had 11 bottles total). And also on top of that I called ahead to ask if I could bring a cake, so the person told me yes, but that it was a 1.50 charge which I thought was more than reasonable. She charged us a $1.50 per slice. Which came out to be $18, and the funny part is we gave them the rest of the cake. After much arguing I got the bill down to 470, but it was ridculous! Good thing for the waitress gratuity was fixed at 18% or I would have stiffed her! --["AllisonTakeuchi"] + + * Or at least there was some majorly poor communication on the restaurant's part on this day. I've known the restaurant to be obsessive about ''service'' (i.e., frequent refills and drink attention), but as is the case with many fancy restaurants, many things are left to implication. A good indicator you need to ask what you're being charged for is when they tell you the specials without telling you the price--this suggests they're used to dealing with people who don't care. --["JaimeRaba" jr] + *This is an upscale restaurant, 18% for parties 6 and over is pretty standard. The water incident is absolutely ridiculous, even the most upscale place is suppose to assume tap water if not specified. if you order water without specifying it to be bottled, it is ILLEGAL for the place to charge you for it. Restaurants are mandated by law to serve tapwater free of charge. Personally i have ordered water, and was never charged here. hopefully the water and cake was an isolated incedent because that is ridiculous.["MattHh"] + ------ + My girl took me here for my recent 24th bday (9/14), and it was easily the worst restaurant experience I ever had. The service was absolutely terrible. There were 3 parties + us (no party bigger than 5, my party was just me and the lady), two of which were seated after us. It took a solid 20 minuntes for the waitress to take our order, another 20 minutes to get the appetizer salads, and another hour to get our main courses. + + I ordered penne alfredo, which was absolutely mediocre. The menu failed to mention that half the volume of this dish was asparagus (ick). + + Overall, a supremely disappointing experience. Especially sad since my girlfriend is a poor college student but wanted to "make the night special" by dropping $75 for a sucky dinner. I won't be back. --["DomenicSantangelo"] + ---- + I have visited the Mustard Seed so many times over the years! I have always had an enjoyable experience and I have even gotten to know the owner/chef: Robyn. The last time I visited I ordered duck and my husband ordered a French rack of lamb. Everything was absolutely delicious. We also ordered a bottle of Boony Doon's Big House Red (a good red wine for the price). One of the things I really like about the restaurant is that the menu changes almost daily and has a lot of seasonal specials. I remember getting a salad with pomogrante seeds during the Fall. Quite delicious. The negatives for this restaurant is that it is quite small and the air conditioning doesn't always work quite as well as I would like. But despite being small, it is charming. If you visit I would recommend the outdoor patio seating (if the weather is nice). It's a great place to sip wine and enjoy the fabulous food. Some other reviewers have said it is expensive, but I don't think it is anymore expensive than other fine dining restaurants. Also, I have been dining there for years and have never been charged for water. --["SherryOneal"] + ------ + ''2005-10-14 15:17:34'' [[nbsp]] I was very disappointed in my experience there. I had been told it was a good place to eat, and when we finally rebelled against eating one more guest lunch at the Silo Pub 8 of us (including our guest from UCLA) went there for lunch. I have a milk allergy, and I don't care for smoke flavor, so there was all of one thing I could eat on the menu. While I was waiting for the rest of my party to arrive I was standing next to the register with a couple other people with my back to the kitchen. I don't have eyes in the back of my head, so I didn't see the waitress. Instead of speaking in a well-mannered tone of voice, she basically shouted at me. Then, she was unpleasant during the ordering process. For salad, soups and sandwiches, I just don't see where the snooty and rude behavior is justified. I won't bother to go back--not much I can eat there anyway, but I wouldn't recommend it to anyone either. --["EllenPyatt"] + ------ + ''2005-10-26 16:25:00'' [[nbsp]] I think it's the best restaurant in Davis. Excellent food. I've only been once, but the service was perfect. Of course it cost me $100 for me and my date, but that was after appetizers/entrees/wine/beer/dessert/+ a good tip. --["JeffSpeckles"] + ------ + ''2005-12-17 19:55:39'' [[nbsp]] I had been here before (I grew up in town), but last night was the first time my boyfriend and I had gone since we moved back here. The food and service were fantastic- as good as some of our favorite places in Berkeley (which is high praise). I have a milk allergy (like one of the other comment-ers above), and when I told our waitress she hunted down the restaurant's owner in the middle of the dinner rush, and together they came up with a new mini-menu of options for me to choose from. We will definitely be back soon. -- ["AntoniaOakley"] + ------ + ''2005-12-22 14:25:08'' [[nbsp]] I do have to give credit to the food because it was delicious. I had the grilled steak and my friend had salmon and they were both great. The place is so small though that we felt like we were sharing a table with the people next to us. Not to mention I couldn't move my chair back without hitting the person behind me. The service was very rude though. Our dessert was so bad we couldn't eat it and our waitress proceeded to argue with us about how it was fine. Finally, after we took turns expressing several strong arguements as to why we could not eat it, she took it back. The waitress stopped being rude when she brought the check. A little late? Shame because it was yummy. --["GoshBuster"] + ------ + ''2006-01-12 17:08:53'' [[nbsp]] I've been eating at The Mustard Seed for about six years and can't believe some of the negative comments that I've read here. For instance, Alison's comment about the water. They always ask if you want bottled or tap water. Besides who, when given a choice would drink Davis water anyway. As far as the cake, I had a Birthday there, brought in a cake from Ciocolat and the $1.50 charge per person was made very clear to me. She probably misunderstood the explanation of the charge. As far as waiting for the food, well I've waited 40 minutes at In and Out and The Mustard Sedd's menu is a bit more complex, don't you think? One of my favorite pastas is their "Crab and ASPARAGUS Pasta." They've never served an alfredo that I know of. As for the service it's been great. The servers will bend over backwards to do anything they can to make your meal more enjoyable and I would recommend it to anyone.. In my opinion it's the best restaurant in town. Jeffrey Evans --["JeffreyEvans"] + ------ + ''2006-01-12 17:52:03'' [[nbsp]] Its perfectly reasonable for a restaurant to charge a corking of a dessert plate fee. I do agree with the comments about the long wait. Even with reservations, I've had to wait to get seated, and they take way too long to get you your food. --["CraigBrozinsky"] + ------ + ''2006-02-01 15:24:35'' [[nbsp]] 2-1-06 Good food, astonishingly rude service. Four adults ordered dinner, dessert and coffee to the tune of almost $200 and then were asked to leave because people had been "waiting almost 20 minutes" for our table. This despite the fact that all other tables had been seated within 5-10 minutes of our seating. We were well-dressed, did not misbehave nor laugh out loud. The only thing we did not do was order wine. I was prepared to recommend this restaurant to my friends. Not now. Not ever. --["ChristineJohnson"] + ------ + ''2006-02-12 23:46:35'' [[nbsp]] I've eaten at the Mustard Seed several times and I have always had a great time. The food and service were both great. It is on the expensive side, but the food is worth it. At times the service has been slow, but I found this to be a good thing because it gave me and my friends a chance to enjoy our wine, savor each course, and have a nice conversation without rushing to eat. I also enjoy how the menu constantly changes with what is in season. --["SharonPetersen"] + ------ + ''2006-02-13 16:15:53'' [[nbsp]] While we may have witnessed the hostess/manager screaming at the waitress for seating another couple at the wrong table - before we even made it in the door - we had a very nice experience at the Mustard Seed. The service we received was perfectly adequate, but each and every dish was wonderful. The seared ahi in a ponzu citrus sauce w/ wasabi mashed potatoes...a true delight. I look forward to my next visit. --["MichaelMellema"] + ------ + ''2006-04-30 23:25:34'' [[nbsp]] Easily one of the best restaurants in town! By that I mean top 3 or so. Excellent food, good wine list with lots of local favorites, knowledgeable staff, and friendly owner. I’m from the Bay Area and don’t usually blink at high prices, but I found the menu to be over priced. All in all, a great experience. --["DjzayValenta"] + ------ + ''2006-06-13 14:14:12'' [[nbsp]] I've eaten here a couple of times with my boyfriend. Nice atmosphere, great service, good food. No complaints, really. --["AndreaStewart"] + ------ + ''2006-06-28 11:18:35'' [[nbsp]] Mustard Seed has wonderful food, however, the manager is insane. As Michael mentioned, she is not discrete or polite when giving employees feedback. I have known some wonderful servers who worked for her and eventually quit because of her ridiculous demands and rude behavior. If you had bad service its probably because all the good servers have left due to bad working conditions. Even though I loved the food there I won't go back because I don't want to support a business that has such bad treatment for hardworking employees (many of whom are college students who need the jobs). --["AliceSaurus"] + ------ + ''2006-07-06 13:59:39'' [[nbsp]] Love the food, love the atmosphere...but won't go back because of the extremely rude behavior of the manager. I have witnessed the yelling at the staff on several occasions but the last two times that I was there our server was in tears. I spoke to the manager about the behavior and I think she still wanted to blame it on the server. Too bad because it really has wonderful food. --["NancyWilson"] + ------ + ''2006-09-27 17:58:18'' [[nbsp]] The food was fancy but mediocre. The only vegetarian options reside on the appetizers list. The restaurant DOES charge for water without asking. --["JustinCummins"] + ------ + ''2006-10-13 11:34:03'' [[nbsp]] Too bad that Satan runs the joint screaming the whole time your trying to enjoy your 30 dollar dinner plate and 5 dollar water. Food is really not even very good. Silverware was a bit "dirty," and so was the manager's vulgar ways of speaking to her employees! I will never go back! --["LeeBerret"] + ------ + ''2006-11-01 16:01:29'' [[nbsp]] They have the best lunch menu in Davis. I love it! And the staff is very friendly and always remember me when I come back. I think the dinner menu is not that impressive, however. There are few choices and though I've never had anything fabulous for dinner, I've always paid dearly. Also, as one of the better restaurants in town, the MS could really use a more updated and higher quality wine list. That said: their lunch is to die for!! --["GradStudent06"] + ------ + ''2006-12-15 13:14:58'' [[nbsp]] The negative comments about The Mustardseed posted here are very puzzling. My wife and I have been regulars there since the restaurant started, and even before that when Paul and Robyn ran a downtown deli. The food has generally been excellent and the service impeccable. We have dined in some of the world’s great restaurants, so we know what good food and service are all about, and The Mustardseed has plenty of both. --["JohnCrowe"] + ------ + ''2007-02-24 15:33:13'' [[nbsp]] The service is unprofessional and rather obnoxious. The owner is confrontational and inappropriate. I've eaten at Mustard Seed 4-5 times in the last year and the ambiance is great. The food is good, too. But, we’ve had enough of the service and snobby owner. She believes Mustard Seed is Chez Panisse. It is not. One Mustard Seed waiter fancies himself a comedian and makes his routine part of your dining entertainment. One fellow diner wanted his steak well done, this waiter said, "once you go black you never go back." Another time much younger friends used a gift certificate and the owner remarked, "what DID you do to deserve THIS!?" She is condescending, odd and very pretentious. When we last ate there she screamed at her staff, "Why is table X looking at me!?" This all detracts from enjoying a good meal and atmosphere. People go to dinner to relax, not to endure forced banter and irascible, mercurial owners. Davis offers many options for good food/professional staff. Go elsewhere. --["RobertBoole"] + ------ + ''2007-03-04 13:35:48'' [[nbsp]] I would say this place is ideal for a lunch date: delicious food, a cosy set-up, and service a bit on the slow side. I've always really enjoyed lunch here. --["LynnetteWharton"] + ------ + ''2007-05-02 11:32:10'' [[nbsp]] The food is definitely not worth the big price tag. Great CA wine list. Food was average and overpriced. Service is really slow. Friendly. Somewhat romantic only we would have preferred the deck to the crowded noisy inside tables. The best part of the meal was the dessert and the salad. One of the nicest restaurants in Davis only not totally impressed by it. --["Users/HeatherParker"] + ------ + ''2007-05-16 04:17:06'' [[nbsp]] I agree with many of the negative comments here concerning the service and the so-so food. The owner Robyn can be quite rude and I know from personal experience. They too asked me and my fiance to move in the middle of dessert for a large party who had been waiting a few minutes...very annoying and unprofessional. The waitress's there are also just as bad, even more obnoxious at times. You think after blowing 200 bucks for dinner these people would learn how to treat their customers. NOT recommended. --["Users/christinegallo"] + ------ + ''2007-05-18 21:48:47'' [[nbsp]] They have the best food I've had in Davis, no question, but the staff definitely seemed cool and condescending. The place felt very, I guess, white - I felt like I was at a country club in the northeast fifty years ago. It's the kind of thing you can't put your finger on, but they have a way of making you feel like you don't belong. The lack of vegetarian options was also disappointing, and I'm not even a vegetarian - I just don't like eating out to always mean eating meat. That said, I also appreciate them bringing good food to the farmer's market. --["Users/wobbly"] + ------ + ''2007-05-19 23:49:55'' [[nbsp]] We've eaten here several times and it's always good and interesting food, as it was when we returned today, but I have to mention the gazpacho which we just tried for the first time - it is amazing. Very light and with a great blend of subtle flavors that fill the mouth and last a long time. Little bits of cucumber, red onion, garlic, fresh herbs. It's not something I would normally order anywhere, but I would get it here again in an instant. --["Users/EdHenn"] + ------ + ''2007-07-25 14:07:59'' [[nbsp]] I went there and felt as if i was bothering them i though this was a business, I won't be back i will not recommend at all , The owners need to take etiquette classes sooner than later if want to stay around to many people feel the same way i do if the owners read this maybe you can take seriously and try harder --["Users/dickjones"] + ------ + ''2007-08-05 10:00:10'' [[nbsp]] First off, I'm one of the biggest fans of the food of The Mustard Seed. Living three blocks away, we regularly go there, and it's our favorite place to take out of town guests. However, simply put, Paul and the other often hardworking staff cannot make up for Robyn's often rude and frantic behavior. + + We’ve constantly witnessed all of the "don'ts" in restaurant customer service, and it comes down to Robyn. And, now, she's actively deleting mostly reasonable negative comments. + + Paul and Robyn, I've been a fan since your deli on G Street. There's no place I'd rather take visitors to Davis or simply enjoy that nice end of week dinner, but it's often been intolerable. You wouldn't believe how happy we were a couple of weeks ago to eat dinner there when you weren't there. + + We'll give you a few more chances, and really, for the sake of your food and the delight in patronizing a locally owned business, really hope it gets better. I just can’t apologize to our guests anymore. --["Users/ScottLay"]

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- [[Image(The_Mustard_Seed.jpg, right, thumbnail)]] - - \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Location'''\|\| - \|\|[[Address(222 ["D Street"])]], near the ["Pence Gallery"]\|\| - \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Hours'''\|\| - \|\|Lunch: Tuesday-Friday 11:30am-2:00pm\|\| - \|\|Dinner: Tuesday-Saturday 5:30pm-8:30pm\|\| - \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Phone'''\|\| - \|\|(530)758-5750\|\| - \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Web site'''\|\| - \|\|[http://www.mustardseeddavis.com/ MustardSeedDavis.com]\|\| - - '''The Mustard Seed''' used to operate as a take-out restaurant tucked away in the courtyard at 231 G Street. When ["Soga's"] moved to its new location, The Mustard Seed took over the old Soga's spot. It's an interesting, casual ["Wine" wine] bistro serving California cuisine and local wines. - - Enhance your romance. Wine and dine in our little cabin in the trees or outside on our garden patio. - - [[Comments]] This restaurant is good. they have great bread with cheese on the inside, chilled and served with rosemary butter. the salad i had was absolutely divine. perhaps the best salad i have ever had in my life. it had toasted pistachios, strawberries, roasted asparagus, and goat cheese, the dressing was light and matched very well. the main dishes were ok, but nothing amazing. the salmon was slightly overcooked. i would say this restaurant is below ["Seasons"] in terms of food and service, but with a pleasant, homey, rustic, gardeny, atmosphere, instead of seasons more modern decour. they are both a little on the pricey side, you can expect to pay 15-30 for a main dish and 6-9 for a salad. i might go back when my bank account recovers :). ["MattHh"] - ------ - They also do catering. I believe the restaurant's menu used to be fairly random, because they would make whatever they were serving over the weekend at various weddings, etc. We had them cater our wedding and the food (and service) was fantastic. We eat here once or twice a year for special occasions.-- ["RussBowlus"] - ------ - Mustard is good, but their service is lowsy. I took my roommate and bunch of people there for a 21st birthday celebration and they completely screwed us on the bill. $500 dollars later I was about to punch the waitress for some of the things she charged us for. For instance, not telling us she was using bottled water and continuing to refill at $3 a bottle. (We had 11 bottles total). And also on top of that I called ahead to ask if I could bring a cake, so the person told me yes, but that it was a 1.50 charge which I thought was more than reasonable. She charged us a $1.50 per slice. Which came out to be $18, and the funny part is we gave them the rest of the cake. After much arguing I got the bill down to 470, but it was ridculous! Good thing for the waitress gratuity was fixed at 18% or I would have stiffed her! --["AllisonTakeuchi"] - - * Or at least there was some majorly poor communication on the restaurant's part on this day. I've known the restaurant to be obsessive about ''service'' (i.e., frequent refills and drink attention), but as is the case with many fancy restaurants, many things are left to implication. A good indicator you need to ask what you're being charged for is when they tell you the specials without telling you the price--this suggests they're used to dealing with people who don't care. --["JaimeRaba" jr] - *This is an upscale restaurant, 18% for parties 6 and over is pretty standard. The water incident is absolutely ridiculous, even the most upscale place is suppose to assume tap water if not specified. if you order water without specifying it to be bottled, it is ILLEGAL for the place to charge you for it. Restaurants are mandated by law to serve tapwater free of charge. Personally i have ordered water, and was never charged here. hopefully the water and cake was an isolated incedent because that is ridiculous.["MattHh"] - ------ - My girl took me here for my recent 24th bday (9/14), and it was easily the worst restaurant experience I ever had. The service was absolutely terrible. There were 3 parties + us (no party bigger than 5, my party was just me and the lady), two of which were seated after us. It took a solid 20 minuntes for the waitress to take our order, another 20 minutes to get the appetizer salads, and another hour to get our main courses. - - I ordered penne alfredo, which was absolutely mediocre. The menu failed to mention that half the volume of this dish was asparagus (ick). - - Overall, a supremely disappointing experience. Especially sad since my girlfriend is a poor college student but wanted to "make the night special" by dropping $75 for a sucky dinner. I won't be back. --["DomenicSantangelo"] - ---- - I have visited the Mustard Seed so many times over the years! I have always had an enjoyable experience and I have even gotten to know the owner/chef: Robyn. The last time I visited I ordered duck and my husband ordered a French rack of lamb. Everything was absolutely delicious. We also ordered a bottle of Boony Doon's Big House Red (a good red wine for the price). One of the things I really like about the restaurant is that the menu changes almost daily and has a lot of seasonal specials. I remember getting a salad with pomogrante seeds during the Fall. Quite delicious. The negatives for this restaurant is that it is quite small and the air conditioning doesn't always work quite as well as I would like. But despite being small, it is charming. If you visit I would recommend the outdoor patio seating (if the weather is nice). It's a great place to sip wine and enjoy the fabulous food. Some other reviewers have said it is expensive, but I don't think it is anymore expensive than other fine dining restaurants. Also, I have been dining there for years and have never been charged for water. --["SherryOneal"] - ------ - ''2005-10-14 15:17:34'' [[nbsp]] I was very disappointed in my experience there. I had been told it was a good place to eat, and when we finally rebelled against eating one more guest lunch at the Silo Pub 8 of us (including our guest from UCLA) went there for lunch. I have a milk allergy, and I don't care for smoke flavor, so there was all of one thing I could eat on the menu. While I was waiting for the rest of my party to arrive I was standing next to the register with a couple other people with my back to the kitchen. I don't have eyes in the back of my head, so I didn't see the waitress. Instead of speaking in a well-mannered tone of voice, she basically shouted at me. Then, she was unpleasant during the ordering process. For salad, soups and sandwiches, I just don't see where the snooty and rude behavior is justified. I won't bother to go back--not much I can eat there anyway, but I wouldn't recommend it to anyone either. --["EllenPyatt"] - ------ - ''2005-10-26 16:25:00'' [[nbsp]] I think it's the best restaurant in Davis. Excellent food. I've only been once, but the service was perfect. Of course it cost me $100 for me and my date, but that was after appetizers/entrees/wine/beer/dessert/+ a good tip. --["JeffSpeckles"] - ------ - ''2005-12-17 19:55:39'' [[nbsp]] I had been here before (I grew up in town), but last night was the first time my boyfriend and I had gone since we moved back here. The food and service were fantastic- as good as some of our favorite places in Berkeley (which is high praise). I have a milk allergy (like one of the other comment-ers above), and when I told our waitress she hunted down the restaurant's owner in the middle of the dinner rush, and together they came up with a new mini-menu of options for me to choose from. We will definitely be back soon. -- ["AntoniaOakley"] - ------ - ''2005-12-22 14:25:08'' [[nbsp]] I do have to give credit to the food because it was delicious. I had the grilled steak and my friend had salmon and they were both great. The place is so small though that we felt like we were sharing a table with the people next to us. Not to mention I couldn't move my chair back without hitting the person behind me. The service was very rude though. Our dessert was so bad we couldn't eat it and our waitress proceeded to argue with us about how it was fine. Finally, after we took turns expressing several strong arguements as to why we could not eat it, she took it back. The waitress stopped being rude when she brought the check. A little late? Shame because it was yummy. --["GoshBuster"] - ------ - ''2006-01-12 17:08:53'' [[nbsp]] I've been eating at The Mustard Seed for about six years and can't believe some of the negative comments that I've read here. For instance, Alison's comment about the water. They always ask if you want bottled or tap water. Besides who, when given a choice would drink Davis water anyway. As far as the cake, I had a Birthday there, brought in a cake from Ciocolat and the $1.50 charge per person was made very clear to me. She probably misunderstood the explanation of the charge. As far as waiting for the food, well I've waited 40 minutes at In and Out and The Mustard Sedd's menu is a bit more complex, don't you think? One of my favorite pastas is their "Crab and ASPARAGUS Pasta." They've never served an alfredo that I know of. As for the service it's been great. The servers will bend over backwards to do anything they can to make your meal more enjoyable and I would recommend it to anyone.. In my opinion it's the best restaurant in town. Jeffrey Evans --["JeffreyEvans"] - ------ - ''2006-01-12 17:52:03'' [[nbsp]] Its perfectly reasonable for a restaurant to charge a corking of a dessert plate fee. I do agree with the comments about the long wait. Even with reservations, I've had to wait to get seated, and they take way too long to get you your food. --["CraigBrozinsky"] - ------ - ''2006-02-01 15:24:35'' [[nbsp]] 2-1-06 Good food, astonishingly rude service. Four adults ordered dinner, dessert and coffee to the tune of almost $200 and then were asked to leave because people had been "waiting almost 20 minutes" for our table. This despite the fact that all other tables had been seated within 5-10 minutes of our seating. We were well-dressed, did not misbehave nor laugh out loud. The only thing we did not do was order wine. I was prepared to recommend this restaurant to my friends. Not now. Not ever. --["ChristineJohnson"] - ------ - ''2006-02-12 23:46:35'' [[nbsp]] I've eaten at the Mustard Seed several times and I have always had a great time. The food and service were both great. It is on the expensive side, but the food is worth it. At times the service has been slow, but I found this to be a good thing because it gave me and my friends a chance to enjoy our wine, savor each course, and have a nice conversation without rushing to eat. I also enjoy how the menu constantly changes with what is in season. --["SharonPetersen"] - ------ - ''2006-02-13 16:15:53'' [[nbsp]] While we may have witnessed the hostess/manager screaming at the waitress for seating another couple at the wrong table - before we even made it in the door - we had a very nice experience at the Mustard Seed. The service we received was perfectly adequate, but each and every dish was wonderful. The seared ahi in a ponzu citrus sauce w/ wasabi mashed potatoes...a true delight. I look forward to my next visit. --["MichaelMellema"] - ------ - ''2006-04-30 23:25:34'' [[nbsp]] Easily one of the best restaurants in town! By that I mean top 3 or so. Excellent food, good wine list with lots of local favorites, knowledgeable staff, and friendly owner. I’m from the Bay Area and don’t usually blink at high prices, but I found the menu to be over priced. All in all, a great experience. --["DjzayValenta"] - ------ - ''2006-06-13 14:14:12'' [[nbsp]] I've eaten here a couple of times with my boyfriend. Nice atmosphere, great service, good food. No complaints, really. --["AndreaStewart"] - ------ - ''2006-06-28 11:18:35'' [[nbsp]] Mustard Seed has wonderful food, however, the manager is insane. As Michael mentioned, she is not discrete or polite when giving employees feedback. I have known some wonderful servers who worked for her and eventually quit because of her ridiculous demands and rude behavior. If you had bad service its probably because all the good servers have left due to bad working conditions. Even though I loved the food there I won't go back because I don't want to support a business that has such bad treatment for hardworking employees (many of whom are college students who need the jobs). --["AliceSaurus"] - ------ - ''2006-07-06 13:59:39'' [[nbsp]] Love the food, love the atmosphere...but won't go back because of the extremely rude behavior of the manager. I have witnessed the yelling at the staff on several occasions but the last two times that I was there our server was in tears. I spoke to the manager about the behavior and I think she still wanted to blame it on the server. Too bad because it really has wonderful food. --["NancyWilson"] - ------ - ''2006-09-27 17:58:18'' [[nbsp]] The food was fancy but mediocre. The only vegetarian options reside on the appetizers list. The restaurant DOES charge for water without asking. --["JustinCummins"] - ------ - ''2006-10-13 11:34:03'' [[nbsp]] Too bad that Satan runs the joint screaming the whole time your trying to enjoy your 30 dollar dinner plate and 5 dollar water. Food is really not even very good. Silverware was a bit "dirty," and so was the manager's vulgar ways of speaking to her employees! I will never go back! --["LeeBerret"] - ------ - ''2006-11-01 16:01:29'' [[nbsp]] They have the best lunch menu in Davis. I love it! And the staff is very friendly and always remember me when I come back. I think the dinner menu is not that impressive, however. There are few choices and though I've never had anything fabulous for dinner, I've always paid dearly. Also, as one of the better restaurants in town, the MS could really use a more updated and higher quality wine list. That said: their lunch is to die for!! --["GradStudent06"] - ------ - ''2006-12-15 13:14:58'' [[nbsp]] The negative comments about The Mustardseed posted here are very puzzling. My wife and I have been regulars there since the restaurant started, and even before that when Paul and Robyn ran a downtown deli. The food has generally been excellent and the service impeccable. We have dined in some of the world’s great restaurants, so we know what good food and service are all about, and The Mustardseed has plenty of both. --["JohnCrowe"] - ------ - ''2007-02-24 15:33:13'' [[nbsp]] The service is unprofessional and rather obnoxious. The owner is confrontational and inappropriate. I've eaten at Mustard Seed 4-5 times in the last year and the ambiance is great. The food is good, too. But, we’ve had enough of the service and snobby owner. She believes Mustard Seed is Chez Panisse. It is not. One Mustard Seed waiter fancies himself a comedian and makes his routine part of your dining entertainment. One fellow diner wanted his steak well done, this waiter said, "once you go black you never go back." Another time much younger friends used a gift certificate and the owner remarked, "what DID you do to deserve THIS!?" She is condescending, odd and very pretentious. When we last ate there she screamed at her staff, "Why is table X looking at me!?" This all detracts from enjoying a good meal and atmosphere. People go to dinner to relax, not to endure forced banter and irascible, mercurial owners. Davis offers many options for good food/professional staff. Go elsewhere. --["RobertBoole"] - ------ - ''2007-03-04 13:35:48'' [[nbsp]] I would say this place is ideal for a lunch date: delicious food, a cosy set-up, and service a bit on the slow side. I've always really enjoyed lunch here. --["LynnetteWharton"] - ------ - ''2007-05-02 11:32:10'' [[nbsp]] The food is definitely not worth the big price tag. Great CA wine list. Food was average and overpriced. Service is really slow. Friendly. Somewhat romantic only we would have preferred the deck to the crowded noisy inside tables. The best part of the meal was the dessert and the salad. One of the nicest restaurants in Davis only not totally impressed by it. --["Users/HeatherParker"] - ------ - ''2007-05-16 04:17:06'' [[nbsp]] I agree with many of the negative comments here concerning the service and the so-so food. The owner Robyn can be quite rude and I know from personal experience. They too asked me and my fiance to move in the middle of dessert for a large party who had been waiting a few minutes...very annoying and unprofessional. The waitress's there are also just as bad, even more obnoxious at times. You think after blowing 200 bucks for dinner these people would learn how to treat their customers. NOT recommended. --["Users/christinegallo"] - ------ - ''2007-05-18 21:48:47'' [[nbsp]] They have the best food I've had in Davis, no question, but the staff definitely seemed cool and condescending. The place felt very, I guess, white - I felt like I was at a country club in the northeast fifty years ago. It's the kind of thing you can't put your finger on, but they have a way of making you feel like you don't belong. The lack of vegetarian options was also disappointing, and I'm not even a vegetarian - I just don't like eating out to always mean eating meat. That said, I also appreciate them bringing good food to the farmer's market. --["Users/wobbly"] - ------ - ''2007-05-19 23:49:55'' [[nbsp]] We've eaten here several times and it's always good and interesting food, as it was when we returned today, but I have to mention the gazpacho which we just tried for the first time - it is amazing. Very light and with a great blend of subtle flavors that fill the mouth and last a long time. Little bits of cucumber, red onion, garlic, fresh herbs. It's not something I would normally order anywhere, but I would get it here again in an instant. --["Users/EdHenn"] - ------ - ''2007-07-25 14:07:59'' [[nbsp]] I went there and felt as if i was bothering them i though this was a business, I won't be back i will not recommend at all , The owners need to take etiquette classes sooner than later if want to stay around to many people feel the same way i do if the owners read this maybe you can take seriously and try harder --["Users/dickjones"] - ------ - ''2007-08-05 10:00:10'' [[nbsp]] First off, I'm one of the biggest fans of the food of The Mustard Seed. Living three blocks away, we regularly go there, and it's our favorite place to take out of town guests. However, simply put, Paul and the other often hardworking staff cannot make up for Robyn's often rude and frantic behavior. - - We’ve constantly witnessed all of the "don'ts" in restaurant customer service, and it comes down to Robyn. And, now, she's actively deleting mostly reasonable negative comments. - - Paul and Robyn, I've been a fan since your deli on G Street. There's no place I'd rather take visitors to Davis or simply enjoy that nice end of week dinner, but it's often been intolerable. You wouldn't believe how happy we were a couple of weeks ago to eat dinner there when you weren't there. - - We'll give you a few more chances, and really, for the sake of your food and the delight in patronizing a locally owned business, really hope it gets better. I just can’t apologize to our guests anymore. --["Users/ScottLay"]	+ deleted

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- deleted	+ [[Image(The_Mustard_Seed.jpg, right, thumbnail)]] + + \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Location'''\|\| + \|\|[[Address(222 ["D Street"])]], near the ["Pence Gallery"]\|\| + \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Hours'''\|\| + \|\|Lunch: Tuesday-Friday 11:30am-2:00pm\|\| + \|\|Dinner: Tuesday-Saturday 5:30pm-8:30pm\|\| + \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Phone'''\|\| + \|\|(530)758-5750\|\| + \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Web site'''\|\| + \|\|[http://www.mustardseeddavis.com/ MustardSeedDavis.com]\|\| + + '''The Mustard Seed''' used to operate as a take-out restaurant tucked away in the courtyard at 231 G Street. When ["Soga's"] moved to its new location, The Mustard Seed took over the old Soga's spot. It's an interesting, casual ["Wine" wine] bistro serving California cuisine and local wines. + + Enhance your romance. Wine and dine in our little cabin in the trees or outside on our garden patio. + + [[Comments]] This restaurant is good. they have great bread with cheese on the inside, chilled and served with rosemary butter. the salad i had was absolutely divine. perhaps the best salad i have ever had in my life. it had toasted pistachios, strawberries, roasted asparagus, and goat cheese, the dressing was light and matched very well. the main dishes were ok, but nothing amazing. the salmon was slightly overcooked. i would say this restaurant is below ["Seasons"] in terms of food and service, but with a pleasant, homey, rustic, gardeny, atmosphere, instead of seasons more modern decour. they are both a little on the pricey side, you can expect to pay 15-30 for a main dish and 6-9 for a salad. i might go back when my bank account recovers :). ["MattHh"] + ------ + They also do catering. I believe the restaurant's menu used to be fairly random, because they would make whatever they were serving over the weekend at various weddings, etc. We had them cater our wedding and the food (and service) was fantastic. We eat here once or twice a year for special occasions.-- ["RussBowlus"] + ------ + Mustard is good, but their service is lowsy. I took my roommate and bunch of people there for a 21st birthday celebration and they completely screwed us on the bill. $500 dollars later I was about to punch the waitress for some of the things she charged us for. For instance, not telling us she was using bottled water and continuing to refill at $3 a bottle. (We had 11 bottles total). And also on top of that I called ahead to ask if I could bring a cake, so the person told me yes, but that it was a 1.50 charge which I thought was more than reasonable. She charged us a $1.50 per slice. Which came out to be $18, and the funny part is we gave them the rest of the cake. After much arguing I got the bill down to 470, but it was ridculous! Good thing for the waitress gratuity was fixed at 18% or I would have stiffed her! --["AllisonTakeuchi"] + + * Or at least there was some majorly poor communication on the restaurant's part on this day. I've known the restaurant to be obsessive about ''service'' (i.e., frequent refills and drink attention), but as is the case with many fancy restaurants, many things are left to implication. A good indicator you need to ask what you're being charged for is when they tell you the specials without telling you the price--this suggests they're used to dealing with people who don't care. --["JaimeRaba" jr] + *This is an upscale restaurant, 18% for parties 6 and over is pretty standard. The water incident is absolutely ridiculous, even the most upscale place is suppose to assume tap water if not specified. if you order water without specifying it to be bottled, it is ILLEGAL for the place to charge you for it. Restaurants are mandated by law to serve tapwater free of charge. Personally i have ordered water, and was never charged here. hopefully the water and cake was an isolated incedent because that is ridiculous.["MattHh"] + ------ + My girl took me here for my recent 24th bday (9/14), and it was easily the worst restaurant experience I ever had. The service was absolutely terrible. There were 3 parties + us (no party bigger than 5, my party was just me and the lady), two of which were seated after us. It took a solid 20 minuntes for the waitress to take our order, another 20 minutes to get the appetizer salads, and another hour to get our main courses. + + I ordered penne alfredo, which was absolutely mediocre. The menu failed to mention that half the volume of this dish was asparagus (ick). + + Overall, a supremely disappointing experience. Especially sad since my girlfriend is a poor college student but wanted to "make the night special" by dropping $75 for a sucky dinner. I won't be back. --["DomenicSantangelo"] + ---- + I have visited the Mustard Seed so many times over the years! I have always had an enjoyable experience and I have even gotten to know the owner/chef: Robyn. The last time I visited I ordered duck and my husband ordered a French rack of lamb. Everything was absolutely delicious. We also ordered a bottle of Boony Doon's Big House Red (a good red wine for the price). One of the things I really like about the restaurant is that the menu changes almost daily and has a lot of seasonal specials. I remember getting a salad with pomogrante seeds during the Fall. Quite delicious. The negatives for this restaurant is that it is quite small and the air conditioning doesn't always work quite as well as I would like. But despite being small, it is charming. If you visit I would recommend the outdoor patio seating (if the weather is nice). It's a great place to sip wine and enjoy the fabulous food. Some other reviewers have said it is expensive, but I don't think it is anymore expensive than other fine dining restaurants. Also, I have been dining there for years and have never been charged for water. --["SherryOneal"] + ------ + ''2005-10-14 15:17:34'' [[nbsp]] I was very disappointed in my experience there. I had been told it was a good place to eat, and when we finally rebelled against eating one more guest lunch at the Silo Pub 8 of us (including our guest from UCLA) went there for lunch. I have a milk allergy, and I don't care for smoke flavor, so there was all of one thing I could eat on the menu. While I was waiting for the rest of my party to arrive I was standing next to the register with a couple other people with my back to the kitchen. I don't have eyes in the back of my head, so I didn't see the waitress. Instead of speaking in a well-mannered tone of voice, she basically shouted at me. Then, she was unpleasant during the ordering process. For salad, soups and sandwiches, I just don't see where the snooty and rude behavior is justified. I won't bother to go back--not much I can eat there anyway, but I wouldn't recommend it to anyone either. --["EllenPyatt"] + ------ + ''2005-10-26 16:25:00'' [[nbsp]] I think it's the best restaurant in Davis. Excellent food. I've only been once, but the service was perfect. Of course it cost me $100 for me and my date, but that was after appetizers/entrees/wine/beer/dessert/+ a good tip. --["JeffSpeckles"] + ------ + ''2005-12-17 19:55:39'' [[nbsp]] I had been here before (I grew up in town), but last night was the first time my boyfriend and I had gone since we moved back here. The food and service were fantastic- as good as some of our favorite places in Berkeley (which is high praise). I have a milk allergy (like one of the other comment-ers above), and when I told our waitress she hunted down the restaurant's owner in the middle of the dinner rush, and together they came up with a new mini-menu of options for me to choose from. We will definitely be back soon. -- ["AntoniaOakley"] + ------ + ''2005-12-22 14:25:08'' [[nbsp]] I do have to give credit to the food because it was delicious. I had the grilled steak and my friend had salmon and they were both great. The place is so small though that we felt like we were sharing a table with the people next to us. Not to mention I couldn't move my chair back without hitting the person behind me. The service was very rude though. Our dessert was so bad we couldn't eat it and our waitress proceeded to argue with us about how it was fine. Finally, after we took turns expressing several strong arguements as to why we could not eat it, she took it back. The waitress stopped being rude when she brought the check. A little late? Shame because it was yummy. --["GoshBuster"] + ------ + ''2006-01-12 17:08:53'' [[nbsp]] I've been eating at The Mustard Seed for about six years and can't believe some of the negative comments that I've read here. For instance, Alison's comment about the water. They always ask if you want bottled or tap water. Besides who, when given a choice would drink Davis water anyway. As far as the cake, I had a Birthday there, brought in a cake from Ciocolat and the $1.50 charge per person was made very clear to me. She probably misunderstood the explanation of the charge. As far as waiting for the food, well I've waited 40 minutes at In and Out and The Mustard Sedd's menu is a bit more complex, don't you think? One of my favorite pastas is their "Crab and ASPARAGUS Pasta." They've never served an alfredo that I know of. As for the service it's been great. The servers will bend over backwards to do anything they can to make your meal more enjoyable and I would recommend it to anyone.. In my opinion it's the best restaurant in town. Jeffrey Evans --["JeffreyEvans"] + ------ + ''2006-01-12 17:52:03'' [[nbsp]] Its perfectly reasonable for a restaurant to charge a corking of a dessert plate fee. I do agree with the comments about the long wait. Even with reservations, I've had to wait to get seated, and they take way too long to get you your food. --["CraigBrozinsky"] + ------ + ''2006-02-01 15:24:35'' [[nbsp]] 2-1-06 Good food, astonishingly rude service. Four adults ordered dinner, dessert and coffee to the tune of almost $200 and then were asked to leave because people had been "waiting almost 20 minutes" for our table. This despite the fact that all other tables had been seated within 5-10 minutes of our seating. We were well-dressed, did not misbehave nor laugh out loud. The only thing we did not do was order wine. I was prepared to recommend this restaurant to my friends. Not now. Not ever. --["ChristineJohnson"] + ------ + ''2006-02-12 23:46:35'' [[nbsp]] I've eaten at the Mustard Seed several times and I have always had a great time. The food and service were both great. It is on the expensive side, but the food is worth it. At times the service has been slow, but I found this to be a good thing because it gave me and my friends a chance to enjoy our wine, savor each course, and have a nice conversation without rushing to eat. I also enjoy how the menu constantly changes with what is in season. --["SharonPetersen"] + ------ + ''2006-02-13 16:15:53'' [[nbsp]] While we may have witnessed the hostess/manager screaming at the waitress for seating another couple at the wrong table - before we even made it in the door - we had a very nice experience at the Mustard Seed. The service we received was perfectly adequate, but each and every dish was wonderful. The seared ahi in a ponzu citrus sauce w/ wasabi mashed potatoes...a true delight. I look forward to my next visit. --["MichaelMellema"] + ------ + ''2006-04-30 23:25:34'' [[nbsp]] Easily one of the best restaurants in town! By that I mean top 3 or so. Excellent food, good wine list with lots of local favorites, knowledgeable staff, and friendly owner. I’m from the Bay Area and don’t usually blink at high prices, but I found the menu to be over priced. All in all, a great experience. --["DjzayValenta"] + ------ + ''2006-06-13 14:14:12'' [[nbsp]] I've eaten here a couple of times with my boyfriend. Nice atmosphere, great service, good food. No complaints, really. --["AndreaStewart"] + ------ + ''2006-06-28 11:18:35'' [[nbsp]] Mustard Seed has wonderful food, however, the manager is insane. As Michael mentioned, she is not discrete or polite when giving employees feedback. I have known some wonderful servers who worked for her and eventually quit because of her ridiculous demands and rude behavior. If you had bad service its probably because all the good servers have left due to bad working conditions. Even though I loved the food there I won't go back because I don't want to support a business that has such bad treatment for hardworking employees (many of whom are college students who need the jobs). --["AliceSaurus"] + ------ + ''2006-07-06 13:59:39'' [[nbsp]] Love the food, love the atmosphere...but won't go back because of the extremely rude behavior of the manager. I have witnessed the yelling at the staff on several occasions but the last two times that I was there our server was in tears. I spoke to the manager about the behavior and I think she still wanted to blame it on the server. Too bad because it really has wonderful food. --["NancyWilson"] + ------ + ''2006-09-27 17:58:18'' [[nbsp]] The food was fancy but mediocre. The only vegetarian options reside on the appetizers list. The restaurant DOES charge for water without asking. --["JustinCummins"] + ------ + ''2006-10-13 11:34:03'' [[nbsp]] Too bad that Satan runs the joint screaming the whole time your trying to enjoy your 30 dollar dinner plate and 5 dollar water. Food is really not even very good. Silverware was a bit "dirty," and so was the manager's vulgar ways of speaking to her employees! I will never go back! --["LeeBerret"] + ------ + ''2006-11-01 16:01:29'' [[nbsp]] They have the best lunch menu in Davis. I love it! And the staff is very friendly and always remember me when I come back. I think the dinner menu is not that impressive, however. There are few choices and though I've never had anything fabulous for dinner, I've always paid dearly. Also, as one of the better restaurants in town, the MS could really use a more updated and higher quality wine list. That said: their lunch is to die for!! --["GradStudent06"] + ------ + ''2006-12-15 13:14:58'' [[nbsp]] The negative comments about The Mustardseed posted here are very puzzling. My wife and I have been regulars there since the restaurant started, and even before that when Paul and Robyn ran a downtown deli. The food has generally been excellent and the service impeccable. We have dined in some of the world’s great restaurants, so we know what good food and service are all about, and The Mustardseed has plenty of both. --["JohnCrowe"] + ------ + ''2007-02-24 15:33:13'' [[nbsp]] The service is unprofessional and rather obnoxious. The owner is confrontational and inappropriate. I've eaten at Mustard Seed 4-5 times in the last year and the ambiance is great. The food is good, too. But, we’ve had enough of the service and snobby owner. She believes Mustard Seed is Chez Panisse. It is not. One Mustard Seed waiter fancies himself a comedian and makes his routine part of your dining entertainment. One fellow diner wanted his steak well done, this waiter said, "once you go black you never go back." Another time much younger friends used a gift certificate and the owner remarked, "what DID you do to deserve THIS!?" She is condescending, odd and very pretentious. When we last ate there she screamed at her staff, "Why is table X looking at me!?" This all detracts from enjoying a good meal and atmosphere. People go to dinner to relax, not to endure forced banter and irascible, mercurial owners. Davis offers many options for good food/professional staff. Go elsewhere. --["RobertBoole"] + ------ + ''2007-03-04 13:35:48'' [[nbsp]] I would say this place is ideal for a lunch date: delicious food, a cosy set-up, and service a bit on the slow side. I've always really enjoyed lunch here. --["LynnetteWharton"] + ------ + ''2007-05-02 11:32:10'' [[nbsp]] The food is definitely not worth the big price tag. Great CA wine list. Food was average and overpriced. Service is really slow. Friendly. Somewhat romantic only we would have preferred the deck to the crowded noisy inside tables. The best part of the meal was the dessert and the salad. One of the nicest restaurants in Davis only not totally impressed by it. --["Users/HeatherParker"] + ------ + ''2007-05-16 04:17:06'' [[nbsp]] I agree with many of the negative comments here concerning the service and the so-so food. The owner Robyn can be quite rude and I know from personal experience. They too asked me and my fiance to move in the middle of dessert for a large party who had been waiting a few minutes...very annoying and unprofessional. The waitress's there are also just as bad, even more obnoxious at times. You think after blowing 200 bucks for dinner these people would learn how to treat their customers. NOT recommended. --["Users/christinegallo"] + ------ + ''2007-05-18 21:48:47'' [[nbsp]] They have the best food I've had in Davis, no question, but the staff definitely seemed cool and condescending. The place felt very, I guess, white - I felt like I was at a country club in the northeast fifty years ago. It's the kind of thing you can't put your finger on, but they have a way of making you feel like you don't belong. The lack of vegetarian options was also disappointing, and I'm not even a vegetarian - I just don't like eating out to always mean eating meat. That said, I also appreciate them bringing good food to the farmer's market. --["Users/wobbly"] + ------ + ''2007-05-19 23:49:55'' [[nbsp]] We've eaten here several times and it's always good and interesting food, as it was when we returned today, but I have to mention the gazpacho which we just tried for the first time - it is amazing. Very light and with a great blend of subtle flavors that fill the mouth and last a long time. Little bits of cucumber, red onion, garlic, fresh herbs. It's not something I would normally order anywhere, but I would get it here again in an instant. --["Users/EdHenn"] + ------ + ''2007-07-25 14:07:59'' [[nbsp]] I went there and felt as if i was bothering them i though this was a business, I won't be back i will not recommend at all , The owners need to take etiquette classes sooner than later if want to stay around to many people feel the same way i do if the owners read this maybe you can take seriously and try harder --["Users/dickjones"] + ------ + ''2007-08-05 10:00:10'' [[nbsp]] First off, I'm one of the biggest fans of the food of The Mustard Seed. Living three blocks away, we regularly go there, and it's our favorite place to take out of town guests. However, simply put, Paul and the other often hardworking staff cannot make up for Robyn's often rude and frantic behavior. + + We’ve constantly witnessed all of the "don'ts" in restaurant customer service, and it comes down to Robyn. And, now, she's actively deleting mostly reasonable negative comments. + + Paul and Robyn, I've been a fan since your deli on G Street. There's no place I'd rather take visitors to Davis or simply enjoy that nice end of week dinner, but it's often been intolerable. You wouldn't believe how happy we were a couple of weeks ago to eat dinner there when you weren't there. + + We'll give you a few more chances, and really, for the sake of your food and the delight in patronizing a locally owned business, really hope it gets better. I just can’t apologize to our guests anymore. --["Users/ScottLay"]

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- [[Image(The_Mustard_Seed.jpg, right, thumbnail)]] - - \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Location'''\|\| - \|\|[[Address(222 ["D Street"])]], near the ["Pence Gallery"]\|\| - \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Hours'''\|\| - \|\|Lunch: Tuesday-Friday 11:30am-2:00pm\|\| - \|\|Dinner: Tuesday-Saturday 5:30pm-8:30pm\|\| - \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Phone'''\|\| - \|\|(530)758-5750\|\| - \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Web site'''\|\| - \|\|[http://www.mustardseeddavis.com/ MustardSeedDavis.com]\|\| - - '''The Mustard Seed''' used to operate as a take-out restaurant tucked away in the courtyard at 231 G Street. When ["Soga's"] moved to its new location, The Mustard Seed took over the old Soga's spot. It's an interesting, casual ["Wine" wine] bistro serving California cuisine and local wines. - - Enhance your romance. Wine and dine in our little cabin in the trees or outside on our garden patio. - - [[Comments]] This restaurant is good. they have great bread with cheese on the inside, chilled and served with rosemary butter. the salad i had was absolutely divine. perhaps the best salad i have ever had in my life. it had toasted pistachios, strawberries, roasted asparagus, and goat cheese, the dressing was light and matched very well. the main dishes were ok, but nothing amazing. the salmon was slightly overcooked. i would say this restaurant is below ["Seasons"] in terms of food and service, but with a pleasant, homey, rustic, gardeny, atmosphere, instead of seasons more modern decour. they are both a little on the pricey side, you can expect to pay 15-30 for a main dish and 6-9 for a salad. i might go back when my bank account recovers :). ["MattHh"] - ------ - They also do catering. I believe the restaurant's menu used to be fairly random, because they would make whatever they were serving over the weekend at various weddings, etc. We had them cater our wedding and the food (and service) was fantastic. We eat here once or twice a year for special occasions.-- ["RussBowlus"] - ------ - Mustard is good, but their service is lowsy. I took my roommate and bunch of people there for a 21st birthday celebration and they completely screwed us on the bill. $500 dollars later I was about to punch the waitress for some of the things she charged us for. For instance, not telling us she was using bottled water and continuing to refill at $3 a bottle. (We had 11 bottles total). And also on top of that I called ahead to ask if I could bring a cake, so the person told me yes, but that it was a 1.50 charge which I thought was more than reasonable. She charged us a $1.50 per slice. Which came out to be $18, and the funny part is we gave them the rest of the cake. After much arguing I got the bill down to 470, but it was ridculous! Good thing for the waitress gratuity was fixed at 18% or I would have stiffed her! --["AllisonTakeuchi"] - - * Or at least there was some majorly poor communication on the restaurant's part on this day. I've known the restaurant to be obsessive about ''service'' (i.e., frequent refills and drink attention), but as is the case with many fancy restaurants, many things are left to implication. A good indicator you need to ask what you're being charged for is when they tell you the specials without telling you the price--this suggests they're used to dealing with people who don't care. --["JaimeRaba" jr] - *This is an upscale restaurant, 18% for parties 6 and over is pretty standard. The water incident is absolutely ridiculous, even the most upscale place is suppose to assume tap water if not specified. if you order water without specifying it to be bottled, it is ILLEGAL for the place to charge you for it. Restaurants are mandated by law to serve tapwater free of charge. Personally i have ordered water, and was never charged here. hopefully the water and cake was an isolated incedent because that is ridiculous.["MattHh"] - ------ - My girl took me here for my recent 24th bday (9/14), and it was easily the worst restaurant experience I ever had. The service was absolutely terrible. There were 3 parties + us (no party bigger than 5, my party was just me and the lady), two of which were seated after us. It took a solid 20 minuntes for the waitress to take our order, another 20 minutes to get the appetizer salads, and another hour to get our main courses. - - I ordered penne alfredo, which was absolutely mediocre. The menu failed to mention that half the volume of this dish was asparagus (ick). - - Overall, a supremely disappointing experience. Especially sad since my girlfriend is a poor college student but wanted to "make the night special" by dropping $75 for a sucky dinner. I won't be back. --["DomenicSantangelo"] - ---- - I have visited the Mustard Seed so many times over the years! I have always had an enjoyable experience and I have even gotten to know the owner/chef: Robyn. The last time I visited I ordered duck and my husband ordered a French rack of lamb. Everything was absolutely delicious. We also ordered a bottle of Boony Doon's Big House Red (a good red wine for the price). One of the things I really like about the restaurant is that the menu changes almost daily and has a lot of seasonal specials. I remember getting a salad with pomogrante seeds during the Fall. Quite delicious. The negatives for this restaurant is that it is quite small and the air conditioning doesn't always work quite as well as I would like. But despite being small, it is charming. If you visit I would recommend the outdoor patio seating (if the weather is nice). It's a great place to sip wine and enjoy the fabulous food. Some other reviewers have said it is expensive, but I don't think it is anymore expensive than other fine dining restaurants. Also, I have been dining there for years and have never been charged for water. --["SherryOneal"] - ------ - ''2005-10-14 15:17:34'' [[nbsp]] I was very disappointed in my experience there. I had been told it was a good place to eat, and when we finally rebelled against eating one more guest lunch at the Silo Pub 8 of us (including our guest from UCLA) went there for lunch. I have a milk allergy, and I don't care for smoke flavor, so there was all of one thing I could eat on the menu. While I was waiting for the rest of my party to arrive I was standing next to the register with a couple other people with my back to the kitchen. I don't have eyes in the back of my head, so I didn't see the waitress. Instead of speaking in a well-mannered tone of voice, she basically shouted at me. Then, she was unpleasant during the ordering process. For salad, soups and sandwiches, I just don't see where the snooty and rude behavior is justified. I won't bother to go back--not much I can eat there anyway, but I wouldn't recommend it to anyone either. --["EllenPyatt"] - ------ - ''2005-10-26 16:25:00'' [[nbsp]] I think it's the best restaurant in Davis. Excellent food. I've only been once, but the service was perfect. Of course it cost me $100 for me and my date, but that was after appetizers/entrees/wine/beer/dessert/+ a good tip. --["JeffSpeckles"] - ------ - ''2005-12-17 19:55:39'' [[nbsp]] I had been here before (I grew up in town), but last night was the first time my boyfriend and I had gone since we moved back here. The food and service were fantastic- as good as some of our favorite places in Berkeley (which is high praise). I have a milk allergy (like one of the other comment-ers above), and when I told our waitress she hunted down the restaurant's owner in the middle of the dinner rush, and together they came up with a new mini-menu of options for me to choose from. We will definitely be back soon. -- ["AntoniaOakley"] - ------ - ''2005-12-22 14:25:08'' [[nbsp]] I do have to give credit to the food because it was delicious. I had the grilled steak and my friend had salmon and they were both great. The place is so small though that we felt like we were sharing a table with the people next to us. Not to mention I couldn't move my chair back without hitting the person behind me. The service was very rude though. Our dessert was so bad we couldn't eat it and our waitress proceeded to argue with us about how it was fine. Finally, after we took turns expressing several strong arguements as to why we could not eat it, she took it back. The waitress stopped being rude when she brought the check. A little late? Shame because it was yummy. --["GoshBuster"] - ------ - ''2006-01-12 17:08:53'' [[nbsp]] I've been eating at The Mustard Seed for about six years and can't believe some of the negative comments that I've read here. For instance, Alison's comment about the water. They always ask if you want bottled or tap water. Besides who, when given a choice would drink Davis water anyway. As far as the cake, I had a Birthday there, brought in a cake from Ciocolat and the $1.50 charge per person was made very clear to me. She probably misunderstood the explanation of the charge. As far as waiting for the food, well I've waited 40 minutes at In and Out and The Mustard Sedd's menu is a bit more complex, don't you think? One of my favorite pastas is their "Crab and ASPARAGUS Pasta." They've never served an alfredo that I know of. As for the service it's been great. The servers will bend over backwards to do anything they can to make your meal more enjoyable and I would recommend it to anyone.. In my opinion it's the best restaurant in town. Jeffrey Evans --["JeffreyEvans"] - ------ - ''2006-01-12 17:52:03'' [[nbsp]] Its perfectly reasonable for a restaurant to charge a corking of a dessert plate fee. I do agree with the comments about the long wait. Even with reservations, I've had to wait to get seated, and they take way too long to get you your food. --["CraigBrozinsky"] - ------ - ''2006-02-01 15:24:35'' [[nbsp]] 2-1-06 Good food, astonishingly rude service. Four adults ordered dinner, dessert and coffee to the tune of almost $200 and then were asked to leave because people had been "waiting almost 20 minutes" for our table. This despite the fact that all other tables had been seated within 5-10 minutes of our seating. We were well-dressed, did not misbehave nor laugh out loud. The only thing we did not do was order wine. I was prepared to recommend this restaurant to my friends. Not now. Not ever. --["ChristineJohnson"] - ------ - ''2006-02-12 23:46:35'' [[nbsp]] I've eaten at the Mustard Seed several times and I have always had a great time. The food and service were both great. It is on the expensive side, but the food is worth it. At times the service has been slow, but I found this to be a good thing because it gave me and my friends a chance to enjoy our wine, savor each course, and have a nice conversation without rushing to eat. I also enjoy how the menu constantly changes with what is in season. --["SharonPetersen"] - ------ - ''2006-02-13 16:15:53'' [[nbsp]] While we may have witnessed the hostess/manager screaming at the waitress for seating another couple at the wrong table - before we even made it in the door - we had a very nice experience at the Mustard Seed. The service we received was perfectly adequate, but each and every dish was wonderful. The seared ahi in a ponzu citrus sauce w/ wasabi mashed potatoes...a true delight. I look forward to my next visit. --["MichaelMellema"] - ------ - ''2006-04-30 23:25:34'' [[nbsp]] Easily one of the best restaurants in town! By that I mean top 3 or so. Excellent food, good wine list with lots of local favorites, knowledgeable staff, and friendly owner. I’m from the Bay Area and don’t usually blink at high prices, but I found the menu to be over priced. All in all, a great experience. --["DjzayValenta"] - ------ - ''2006-06-13 14:14:12'' [[nbsp]] I've eaten here a couple of times with my boyfriend. Nice atmosphere, great service, good food. No complaints, really. --["AndreaStewart"] - ------ - ''2006-06-28 11:18:35'' [[nbsp]] Mustard Seed has wonderful food, however, the manager is insane. As Michael mentioned, she is not discrete or polite when giving employees feedback. I have known some wonderful servers who worked for her and eventually quit because of her ridiculous demands and rude behavior. If you had bad service its probably because all the good servers have left due to bad working conditions. Even though I loved the food there I won't go back because I don't want to support a business that has such bad treatment for hardworking employees (many of whom are college students who need the jobs). --["AliceSaurus"] - ------ - ''2006-07-06 13:59:39'' [[nbsp]] Love the food, love the atmosphere...but won't go back because of the extremely rude behavior of the manager. I have witnessed the yelling at the staff on several occasions but the last two times that I was there our server was in tears. I spoke to the manager about the behavior and I think she still wanted to blame it on the server. Too bad because it really has wonderful food. --["NancyWilson"] - ------ - ''2006-09-27 17:58:18'' [[nbsp]] The food was fancy but mediocre. The only vegetarian options reside on the appetizers list. The restaurant DOES charge for water without asking. --["JustinCummins"] - ------ - ''2006-10-13 11:34:03'' [[nbsp]] Too bad that Satan runs the joint screaming the whole time your trying to enjoy your 30 dollar dinner plate and 5 dollar water. Food is really not even very good. Silverware was a bit "dirty," and so was the manager's vulgar ways of speaking to her employees! I will never go back! --["LeeBerret"] - ------ - ''2006-11-01 16:01:29'' [[nbsp]] They have the best lunch menu in Davis. I love it! And the staff is very friendly and always remember me when I come back. I think the dinner menu is not that impressive, however. There are few choices and though I've never had anything fabulous for dinner, I've always paid dearly. Also, as one of the better restaurants in town, the MS could really use a more updated and higher quality wine list. That said: their lunch is to die for!! --["GradStudent06"] - ------ - ''2006-12-15 13:14:58'' [[nbsp]] The negative comments about The Mustardseed posted here are very puzzling. My wife and I have been regulars there since the restaurant started, and even before that when Paul and Robyn ran a downtown deli. The food has generally been excellent and the service impeccable. We have dined in some of the world’s great restaurants, so we know what good food and service are all about, and The Mustardseed has plenty of both. --["JohnCrowe"] - ------ - ''2007-02-24 15:33:13'' [[nbsp]] The service is unprofessional and rather obnoxious. The owner is confrontational and inappropriate. I've eaten at Mustard Seed 4-5 times in the last year and the ambiance is great. The food is good, too. But, we’ve had enough of the service and snobby owner. She believes Mustard Seed is Chez Panisse. It is not. One Mustard Seed waiter fancies himself a comedian and makes his routine part of your dining entertainment. One fellow diner wanted his steak well done, this waiter said, "once you go black you never go back." Another time much younger friends used a gift certificate and the owner remarked, "what DID you do to deserve THIS!?" She is condescending, odd and very pretentious. When we last ate there she screamed at her staff, "Why is table X looking at me!?" This all detracts from enjoying a good meal and atmosphere. People go to dinner to relax, not to endure forced banter and irascible, mercurial owners. Davis offers many options for good food/professional staff. Go elsewhere. --["RobertBoole"] - ------ - ''2007-03-04 13:35:48'' [[nbsp]] I would say this place is ideal for a lunch date: delicious food, a cosy set-up, and service a bit on the slow side. I've always really enjoyed lunch here. --["LynnetteWharton"] - ------ - ''2007-05-02 11:32:10'' [[nbsp]] The food is definitely not worth the big price tag. Great CA wine list. Food was average and overpriced. Service is really slow. Friendly. Somewhat romantic only we would have preferred the deck to the crowded noisy inside tables. The best part of the meal was the dessert and the salad. One of the nicest restaurants in Davis only not totally impressed by it. --["Users/HeatherParker"] - ------ - ''2007-05-16 04:17:06'' [[nbsp]] I agree with many of the negative comments here concerning the service and the so-so food. The owner Robyn can be quite rude and I know from personal experience. They too asked me and my fiance to move in the middle of dessert for a large party who had been waiting a few minutes...very annoying and unprofessional. The waitress's there are also just as bad, even more obnoxious at times. You think after blowing 200 bucks for dinner these people would learn how to treat their customers. NOT recommended. --["Users/christinegallo"] - ------ - ''2007-05-18 21:48:47'' [[nbsp]] They have the best food I've had in Davis, no question, but the staff definitely seemed cool and condescending. The place felt very, I guess, white - I felt like I was at a country club in the northeast fifty years ago. It's the kind of thing you can't put your finger on, but they have a way of making you feel like you don't belong. The lack of vegetarian options was also disappointing, and I'm not even a vegetarian - I just don't like eating out to always mean eating meat. That said, I also appreciate them bringing good food to the farmer's market. --["Users/wobbly"] - ------ - ''2007-05-19 23:49:55'' [[nbsp]] We've eaten here several times and it's always good and interesting food, as it was when we returned today, but I have to mention the gazpacho which we just tried for the first time - it is amazing. Very light and with a great blend of subtle flavors that fill the mouth and last a long time. Little bits of cucumber, red onion, garlic, fresh herbs. It's not something I would normally order anywhere, but I would get it here again in an instant. --["Users/EdHenn"] - ------ - ''2007-07-25 14:07:59'' [[nbsp]] I went there and felt as if i was bothering them i though this was a business, I won't be back i will not recommend at all , The owners need to take etiquette classes sooner than later if want to stay around to many people feel the same way i do if the owners read this maybe you can take seriously and try harder --["Users/dickjones"] - ------ - ''2007-08-05 10:00:10'' [[nbsp]] First off, I'm one of the biggest fans of the food of The Mustard Seed. Living three blocks away, we regularly go there, and it's our favorite place to take out of town guests. However, simply put, Paul and the other often hardworking staff cannot make up for Robyn's often rude and frantic behavior. - - We’ve constantly witnessed all of the "don'ts" in restaurant customer service, and it comes down to Robyn. And, now, she's actively deleting mostly reasonable negative comments. - - Paul and Robyn, I've been a fan since your deli on G Street. There's no place I'd rather take visitors to Davis or simply enjoy that nice end of week dinner, but it's often been intolerable. You wouldn't believe how happy we were a couple of weeks ago to eat dinner there when you weren't there. - - We'll give you a few more chances, and really, for the sake of your food and the delight in patronizing a locally owned business, really hope it gets better. I just can’t apologize to our guests anymore. --["Users/ScottLay"]	+ deleted

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- deleted	+ [[Image(The_Mustard_Seed.jpg, right, thumbnail)]] + + \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Location'''\|\| + \|\|[[Address(222 ["D Street"])]], near the ["Pence Gallery"]\|\| + \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Hours'''\|\| + \|\|Lunch: Tuesday-Friday 11:30am-2:00pm\|\| + \|\|Dinner: Tuesday-Saturday 5:30pm-8:30pm\|\| + \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Phone'''\|\| + \|\|(530)758-5750\|\| + \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Web site'''\|\| + \|\|[http://www.mustardseeddavis.com/ MustardSeedDavis.com]\|\| + + '''The Mustard Seed''' used to operate as a take-out restaurant tucked away in the courtyard at 231 G Street. When ["Soga's"] moved to its new location, The Mustard Seed took over the old Soga's spot. It's an interesting, casual ["Wine" wine] bistro serving California cuisine and local wines. + + Enhance your romance. Wine and dine in our little cabin in the trees or outside on our garden patio. + + [[Comments]] This restaurant is good. they have great bread with cheese on the inside, chilled and served with rosemary butter. the salad i had was absolutely divine. perhaps the best salad i have ever had in my life. it had toasted pistachios, strawberries, roasted asparagus, and goat cheese, the dressing was light and matched very well. the main dishes were ok, but nothing amazing. the salmon was slightly overcooked. i would say this restaurant is below ["Seasons"] in terms of food and service, but with a pleasant, homey, rustic, gardeny, atmosphere, instead of seasons more modern decour. they are both a little on the pricey side, you can expect to pay 15-30 for a main dish and 6-9 for a salad. i might go back when my bank account recovers :). ["MattHh"] + ------ + They also do catering. I believe the restaurant's menu used to be fairly random, because they would make whatever they were serving over the weekend at various weddings, etc. We had them cater our wedding and the food (and service) was fantastic. We eat here once or twice a year for special occasions.-- ["RussBowlus"] + ------ + Mustard is good, but their service is lowsy. I took my roommate and bunch of people there for a 21st birthday celebration and they completely screwed us on the bill. $500 dollars later I was about to punch the waitress for some of the things she charged us for. For instance, not telling us she was using bottled water and continuing to refill at $3 a bottle. (We had 11 bottles total). And also on top of that I called ahead to ask if I could bring a cake, so the person told me yes, but that it was a 1.50 charge which I thought was more than reasonable. She charged us a $1.50 per slice. Which came out to be $18, and the funny part is we gave them the rest of the cake. After much arguing I got the bill down to 470, but it was ridculous! Good thing for the waitress gratuity was fixed at 18% or I would have stiffed her! --["AllisonTakeuchi"] + + * Or at least there was some majorly poor communication on the restaurant's part on this day. I've known the restaurant to be obsessive about ''service'' (i.e., frequent refills and drink attention), but as is the case with many fancy restaurants, many things are left to implication. A good indicator you need to ask what you're being charged for is when they tell you the specials without telling you the price--this suggests they're used to dealing with people who don't care. --["JaimeRaba" jr] + *This is an upscale restaurant, 18% for parties 6 and over is pretty standard. The water incident is absolutely ridiculous, even the most upscale place is suppose to assume tap water if not specified. if you order water without specifying it to be bottled, it is ILLEGAL for the place to charge you for it. Restaurants are mandated by law to serve tapwater free of charge. Personally i have ordered water, and was never charged here. hopefully the water and cake was an isolated incedent because that is ridiculous.["MattHh"] + ------ + My girl took me here for my recent 24th bday (9/14), and it was easily the worst restaurant experience I ever had. The service was absolutely terrible. There were 3 parties + us (no party bigger than 5, my party was just me and the lady), two of which were seated after us. It took a solid 20 minuntes for the waitress to take our order, another 20 minutes to get the appetizer salads, and another hour to get our main courses. + + I ordered penne alfredo, which was absolutely mediocre. The menu failed to mention that half the volume of this dish was asparagus (ick). + + Overall, a supremely disappointing experience. Especially sad since my girlfriend is a poor college student but wanted to "make the night special" by dropping $75 for a sucky dinner. I won't be back. --["DomenicSantangelo"] + ---- + I have visited the Mustard Seed so many times over the years! I have always had an enjoyable experience and I have even gotten to know the owner/chef: Robyn. The last time I visited I ordered duck and my husband ordered a French rack of lamb. Everything was absolutely delicious. We also ordered a bottle of Boony Doon's Big House Red (a good red wine for the price). One of the things I really like about the restaurant is that the menu changes almost daily and has a lot of seasonal specials. I remember getting a salad with pomogrante seeds during the Fall. Quite delicious. The negatives for this restaurant is that it is quite small and the air conditioning doesn't always work quite as well as I would like. But despite being small, it is charming. If you visit I would recommend the outdoor patio seating (if the weather is nice). It's a great place to sip wine and enjoy the fabulous food. Some other reviewers have said it is expensive, but I don't think it is anymore expensive than other fine dining restaurants. Also, I have been dining there for years and have never been charged for water. --["SherryOneal"] + ------ + ''2005-10-14 15:17:34'' [[nbsp]] I was very disappointed in my experience there. I had been told it was a good place to eat, and when we finally rebelled against eating one more guest lunch at the Silo Pub 8 of us (including our guest from UCLA) went there for lunch. I have a milk allergy, and I don't care for smoke flavor, so there was all of one thing I could eat on the menu. While I was waiting for the rest of my party to arrive I was standing next to the register with a couple other people with my back to the kitchen. I don't have eyes in the back of my head, so I didn't see the waitress. Instead of speaking in a well-mannered tone of voice, she basically shouted at me. Then, she was unpleasant during the ordering process. For salad, soups and sandwiches, I just don't see where the snooty and rude behavior is justified. I won't bother to go back--not much I can eat there anyway, but I wouldn't recommend it to anyone either. --["EllenPyatt"] + ------ + ''2005-10-26 16:25:00'' [[nbsp]] I think it's the best restaurant in Davis. Excellent food. I've only been once, but the service was perfect. Of course it cost me $100 for me and my date, but that was after appetizers/entrees/wine/beer/dessert/+ a good tip. --["JeffSpeckles"] + ------ + ''2005-12-17 19:55:39'' [[nbsp]] I had been here before (I grew up in town), but last night was the first time my boyfriend and I had gone since we moved back here. The food and service were fantastic- as good as some of our favorite places in Berkeley (which is high praise). I have a milk allergy (like one of the other comment-ers above), and when I told our waitress she hunted down the restaurant's owner in the middle of the dinner rush, and together they came up with a new mini-menu of options for me to choose from. We will definitely be back soon. -- ["AntoniaOakley"] + ------ + ''2005-12-22 14:25:08'' [[nbsp]] I do have to give credit to the food because it was delicious. I had the grilled steak and my friend had salmon and they were both great. The place is so small though that we felt like we were sharing a table with the people next to us. Not to mention I couldn't move my chair back without hitting the person behind me. The service was very rude though. Our dessert was so bad we couldn't eat it and our waitress proceeded to argue with us about how it was fine. Finally, after we took turns expressing several strong arguements as to why we could not eat it, she took it back. The waitress stopped being rude when she brought the check. A little late? Shame because it was yummy. --["GoshBuster"] + ------ + ''2006-01-12 17:08:53'' [[nbsp]] I've been eating at The Mustard Seed for about six years and can't believe some of the negative comments that I've read here. For instance, Alison's comment about the water. They always ask if you want bottled or tap water. Besides who, when given a choice would drink Davis water anyway. As far as the cake, I had a Birthday there, brought in a cake from Ciocolat and the $1.50 charge per person was made very clear to me. She probably misunderstood the explanation of the charge. As far as waiting for the food, well I've waited 40 minutes at In and Out and The Mustard Sedd's menu is a bit more complex, don't you think? One of my favorite pastas is their "Crab and ASPARAGUS Pasta." They've never served an alfredo that I know of. As for the service it's been great. The servers will bend over backwards to do anything they can to make your meal more enjoyable and I would recommend it to anyone.. In my opinion it's the best restaurant in town. Jeffrey Evans --["JeffreyEvans"] + ------ + ''2006-01-12 17:52:03'' [[nbsp]] Its perfectly reasonable for a restaurant to charge a corking of a dessert plate fee. I do agree with the comments about the long wait. Even with reservations, I've had to wait to get seated, and they take way too long to get you your food. --["CraigBrozinsky"] + ------ + ''2006-02-01 15:24:35'' [[nbsp]] 2-1-06 Good food, astonishingly rude service. Four adults ordered dinner, dessert and coffee to the tune of almost $200 and then were asked to leave because people had been "waiting almost 20 minutes" for our table. This despite the fact that all other tables had been seated within 5-10 minutes of our seating. We were well-dressed, did not misbehave nor laugh out loud. The only thing we did not do was order wine. I was prepared to recommend this restaurant to my friends. Not now. Not ever. --["ChristineJohnson"] + ------ + ''2006-02-12 23:46:35'' [[nbsp]] I've eaten at the Mustard Seed several times and I have always had a great time. The food and service were both great. It is on the expensive side, but the food is worth it. At times the service has been slow, but I found this to be a good thing because it gave me and my friends a chance to enjoy our wine, savor each course, and have a nice conversation without rushing to eat. I also enjoy how the menu constantly changes with what is in season. --["SharonPetersen"] + ------ + ''2006-02-13 16:15:53'' [[nbsp]] While we may have witnessed the hostess/manager screaming at the waitress for seating another couple at the wrong table - before we even made it in the door - we had a very nice experience at the Mustard Seed. The service we received was perfectly adequate, but each and every dish was wonderful. The seared ahi in a ponzu citrus sauce w/ wasabi mashed potatoes...a true delight. I look forward to my next visit. --["MichaelMellema"] + ------ + ''2006-04-30 23:25:34'' [[nbsp]] Easily one of the best restaurants in town! By that I mean top 3 or so. Excellent food, good wine list with lots of local favorites, knowledgeable staff, and friendly owner. I’m from the Bay Area and don’t usually blink at high prices, but I found the menu to be over priced. All in all, a great experience. --["DjzayValenta"] + ------ + ''2006-06-13 14:14:12'' [[nbsp]] I've eaten here a couple of times with my boyfriend. Nice atmosphere, great service, good food. No complaints, really. --["AndreaStewart"] + ------ + ''2006-06-28 11:18:35'' [[nbsp]] Mustard Seed has wonderful food, however, the manager is insane. As Michael mentioned, she is not discrete or polite when giving employees feedback. I have known some wonderful servers who worked for her and eventually quit because of her ridiculous demands and rude behavior. If you had bad service its probably because all the good servers have left due to bad working conditions. Even though I loved the food there I won't go back because I don't want to support a business that has such bad treatment for hardworking employees (many of whom are college students who need the jobs). --["AliceSaurus"] + ------ + ''2006-07-06 13:59:39'' [[nbsp]] Love the food, love the atmosphere...but won't go back because of the extremely rude behavior of the manager. I have witnessed the yelling at the staff on several occasions but the last two times that I was there our server was in tears. I spoke to the manager about the behavior and I think she still wanted to blame it on the server. Too bad because it really has wonderful food. --["NancyWilson"] + ------ + ''2006-09-27 17:58:18'' [[nbsp]] The food was fancy but mediocre. The only vegetarian options reside on the appetizers list. The restaurant DOES charge for water without asking. --["JustinCummins"] + ------ + ''2006-10-13 11:34:03'' [[nbsp]] Too bad that Satan runs the joint screaming the whole time your trying to enjoy your 30 dollar dinner plate and 5 dollar water. Food is really not even very good. Silverware was a bit "dirty," and so was the manager's vulgar ways of speaking to her employees! I will never go back! --["LeeBerret"] + ------ + ''2006-11-01 16:01:29'' [[nbsp]] They have the best lunch menu in Davis. I love it! And the staff is very friendly and always remember me when I come back. I think the dinner menu is not that impressive, however. There are few choices and though I've never had anything fabulous for dinner, I've always paid dearly. Also, as one of the better restaurants in town, the MS could really use a more updated and higher quality wine list. That said: their lunch is to die for!! --["GradStudent06"] + ------ + ''2006-12-15 13:14:58'' [[nbsp]] The negative comments about The Mustardseed posted here are very puzzling. My wife and I have been regulars there since the restaurant started, and even before that when Paul and Robyn ran a downtown deli. The food has generally been excellent and the service impeccable. We have dined in some of the world’s great restaurants, so we know what good food and service are all about, and The Mustardseed has plenty of both. --["JohnCrowe"] + ------ + ''2007-02-24 15:33:13'' [[nbsp]] The service is unprofessional and rather obnoxious. The owner is confrontational and inappropriate. I've eaten at Mustard Seed 4-5 times in the last year and the ambiance is great. The food is good, too. But, we’ve had enough of the service and snobby owner. She believes Mustard Seed is Chez Panisse. It is not. One Mustard Seed waiter fancies himself a comedian and makes his routine part of your dining entertainment. One fellow diner wanted his steak well done, this waiter said, "once you go black you never go back." Another time much younger friends used a gift certificate and the owner remarked, "what DID you do to deserve THIS!?" She is condescending, odd and very pretentious. When we last ate there she screamed at her staff, "Why is table X looking at me!?" This all detracts from enjoying a good meal and atmosphere. People go to dinner to relax, not to endure forced banter and irascible, mercurial owners. Davis offers many options for good food/professional staff. Go elsewhere. --["RobertBoole"] + ------ + ''2007-03-04 13:35:48'' [[nbsp]] I would say this place is ideal for a lunch date: delicious food, a cosy set-up, and service a bit on the slow side. I've always really enjoyed lunch here. --["LynnetteWharton"] + ------ + ''2007-05-02 11:32:10'' [[nbsp]] The food is definitely not worth the big price tag. Great CA wine list. Food was average and overpriced. Service is really slow. Friendly. Somewhat romantic only we would have preferred the deck to the crowded noisy inside tables. The best part of the meal was the dessert and the salad. One of the nicest restaurants in Davis only not totally impressed by it. --["Users/HeatherParker"] + ------ + ''2007-05-16 04:17:06'' [[nbsp]] I agree with many of the negative comments here concerning the service and the so-so food. The owner Robyn can be quite rude and I know from personal experience. They too asked me and my fiance to move in the middle of dessert for a large party who had been waiting a few minutes...very annoying and unprofessional. The waitress's there are also just as bad, even more obnoxious at times. You think after blowing 200 bucks for dinner these people would learn how to treat their customers. NOT recommended. --["Users/christinegallo"] + ------ + ''2007-05-18 21:48:47'' [[nbsp]] They have the best food I've had in Davis, no question, but the staff definitely seemed cool and condescending. The place felt very, I guess, white - I felt like I was at a country club in the northeast fifty years ago. It's the kind of thing you can't put your finger on, but they have a way of making you feel like you don't belong. The lack of vegetarian options was also disappointing, and I'm not even a vegetarian - I just don't like eating out to always mean eating meat. That said, I also appreciate them bringing good food to the farmer's market. --["Users/wobbly"] + ------ + ''2007-05-19 23:49:55'' [[nbsp]] We've eaten here several times and it's always good and interesting food, as it was when we returned today, but I have to mention the gazpacho which we just tried for the first time - it is amazing. Very light and with a great blend of subtle flavors that fill the mouth and last a long time. Little bits of cucumber, red onion, garlic, fresh herbs. It's not something I would normally order anywhere, but I would get it here again in an instant. --["Users/EdHenn"] + ------ + ''2007-07-25 14:07:59'' [[nbsp]] I went there and felt as if i was bothering them i though this was a business, I won't be back i will not recommend at all , The owners need to take etiquette classes sooner than later if want to stay around to many people feel the same way i do if the owners read this maybe you can take seriously and try harder --["Users/dickjones"] + ------ + ''2007-08-05 10:00:10'' [[nbsp]] First off, I'm one of the biggest fans of the food of The Mustard Seed. Living three blocks away, we regularly go there, and it's our favorite place to take out of town guests. However, simply put, Paul and the other often hardworking staff cannot make up for Robyn's often rude and frantic behavior. + + We’ve constantly witnessed all of the "don'ts" in restaurant customer service, and it comes down to Robyn. And, now, she's actively deleting mostly reasonable negative comments. + + Paul and Robyn, I've been a fan since your deli on G Street. There's no place I'd rather take visitors to Davis or simply enjoy that nice end of week dinner, but it's often been intolerable. You wouldn't believe how happy we were a couple of weeks ago to eat dinner there when you weren't there. + + We'll give you a few more chances, and really, for the sake of your food and the delight in patronizing a locally owned business, really hope it gets better. I just can’t apologize to our guests anymore. --["Users/ScottLay"]

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- [[Image(The_Mustard_Seed.jpg, right, thumbnail)]] - - \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Location'''\|\| - \|\|[[Address(222 ["D Street"])]], near the ["Pence Gallery"]\|\| - \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Hours'''\|\| - \|\|Lunch: Tuesday-Friday 11:30am-2:00pm\|\| - \|\|Dinner: Tuesday-Saturday 5:30pm-8:30pm\|\| - \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Phone'''\|\| - \|\|(530)758-5750\|\| - \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Web site'''\|\| - \|\|[http://www.mustardseeddavis.com/ MustardSeedDavis.com]\|\| - - '''The Mustard Seed''' used to operate as a take-out restaurant tucked away in the courtyard at 231 G Street. When ["Soga's"] moved to its new location, The Mustard Seed took over the old Soga's spot. It's an interesting, casual ["Wine" wine] bistro serving California cuisine and local wines. - - Enhance your romance. Wine and dine in our little cabin in the trees or outside on our garden patio. - - [[Comments]] This restaurant is good. they have great bread with cheese on the inside, chilled and served with rosemary butter. the salad i had was absolutely divine. perhaps the best salad i have ever had in my life. it had toasted pistachios, strawberries, roasted asparagus, and goat cheese, the dressing was light and matched very well. the main dishes were ok, but nothing amazing. the salmon was slightly overcooked. i would say this restaurant is below ["Seasons"] in terms of food and service, but with a pleasant, homey, rustic, gardeny, atmosphere, instead of seasons more modern decour. they are both a little on the pricey side, you can expect to pay 15-30 for a main dish and 6-9 for a salad. i might go back when my bank account recovers :). ["MattHh"] - ------ - They also do catering. I believe the restaurant's menu used to be fairly random, because they would make whatever they were serving over the weekend at various weddings, etc. We had them cater our wedding and the food (and service) was fantastic. We eat here once or twice a year for special occasions.-- ["RussBowlus"] - ------ - Mustard is good, but their service is lowsy. I took my roommate and bunch of people there for a 21st birthday celebration and they completely screwed us on the bill. $500 dollars later I was about to punch the waitress for some of the things she charged us for. For instance, not telling us she was using bottled water and continuing to refill at $3 a bottle. (We had 11 bottles total). And also on top of that I called ahead to ask if I could bring a cake, so the person told me yes, but that it was a 1.50 charge which I thought was more than reasonable. She charged us a $1.50 per slice. Which came out to be $18, and the funny part is we gave them the rest of the cake. After much arguing I got the bill down to 470, but it was ridculous! Good thing for the waitress gratuity was fixed at 18% or I would have stiffed her! --["AllisonTakeuchi"] - - * Or at least there was some majorly poor communication on the restaurant's part on this day. I've known the restaurant to be obsessive about ''service'' (i.e., frequent refills and drink attention), but as is the case with many fancy restaurants, many things are left to implication. A good indicator you need to ask what you're being charged for is when they tell you the specials without telling you the price--this suggests they're used to dealing with people who don't care. --["JaimeRaba" jr] - *This is an upscale restaurant, 18% for parties 6 and over is pretty standard. The water incident is absolutely ridiculous, even the most upscale place is suppose to assume tap water if not specified. if you order water without specifying it to be bottled, it is ILLEGAL for the place to charge you for it. Restaurants are mandated by law to serve tapwater free of charge. Personally i have ordered water, and was never charged here. hopefully the water and cake was an isolated incedent because that is ridiculous.["MattHh"] - ------ - My girl took me here for my recent 24th bday (9/14), and it was easily the worst restaurant experience I ever had. The service was absolutely terrible. There were 3 parties + us (no party bigger than 5, my party was just me and the lady), two of which were seated after us. It took a solid 20 minuntes for the waitress to take our order, another 20 minutes to get the appetizer salads, and another hour to get our main courses. - - I ordered penne alfredo, which was absolutely mediocre. The menu failed to mention that half the volume of this dish was asparagus (ick). - - Overall, a supremely disappointing experience. Especially sad since my girlfriend is a poor college student but wanted to "make the night special" by dropping $75 for a sucky dinner. I won't be back. --["DomenicSantangelo"] - ---- - I have visited the Mustard Seed so many times over the years! I have always had an enjoyable experience and I have even gotten to know the owner/chef: Robyn. The last time I visited I ordered duck and my husband ordered a French rack of lamb. Everything was absolutely delicious. We also ordered a bottle of Boony Doon's Big House Red (a good red wine for the price). One of the things I really like about the restaurant is that the menu changes almost daily and has a lot of seasonal specials. I remember getting a salad with pomogrante seeds during the Fall. Quite delicious. The negatives for this restaurant is that it is quite small and the air conditioning doesn't always work quite as well as I would like. But despite being small, it is charming. If you visit I would recommend the outdoor patio seating (if the weather is nice). It's a great place to sip wine and enjoy the fabulous food. Some other reviewers have said it is expensive, but I don't think it is anymore expensive than other fine dining restaurants. Also, I have been dining there for years and have never been charged for water. --["SherryOneal"] - ------ - ''2005-10-14 15:17:34'' [[nbsp]] I was very disappointed in my experience there. I had been told it was a good place to eat, and when we finally rebelled against eating one more guest lunch at the Silo Pub 8 of us (including our guest from UCLA) went there for lunch. I have a milk allergy, and I don't care for smoke flavor, so there was all of one thing I could eat on the menu. While I was waiting for the rest of my party to arrive I was standing next to the register with a couple other people with my back to the kitchen. I don't have eyes in the back of my head, so I didn't see the waitress. Instead of speaking in a well-mannered tone of voice, she basically shouted at me. Then, she was unpleasant during the ordering process. For salad, soups and sandwiches, I just don't see where the snooty and rude behavior is justified. I won't bother to go back--not much I can eat there anyway, but I wouldn't recommend it to anyone either. --["EllenPyatt"] - ------ - ''2005-10-26 16:25:00'' [[nbsp]] I think it's the best restaurant in Davis. Excellent food. I've only been once, but the service was perfect. Of course it cost me $100 for me and my date, but that was after appetizers/entrees/wine/beer/dessert/+ a good tip. --["JeffSpeckles"] - ------ - ''2005-12-17 19:55:39'' [[nbsp]] I had been here before (I grew up in town), but last night was the first time my boyfriend and I had gone since we moved back here. The food and service were fantastic- as good as some of our favorite places in Berkeley (which is high praise). I have a milk allergy (like one of the other comment-ers above), and when I told our waitress she hunted down the restaurant's owner in the middle of the dinner rush, and together they came up with a new mini-menu of options for me to choose from. We will definitely be back soon. -- ["AntoniaOakley"] - ------ - ''2005-12-22 14:25:08'' [[nbsp]] I do have to give credit to the food because it was delicious. I had the grilled steak and my friend had salmon and they were both great. The place is so small though that we felt like we were sharing a table with the people next to us. Not to mention I couldn't move my chair back without hitting the person behind me. The service was very rude though. Our dessert was so bad we couldn't eat it and our waitress proceeded to argue with us about how it was fine. Finally, after we took turns expressing several strong arguements as to why we could not eat it, she took it back. The waitress stopped being rude when she brought the check. A little late? Shame because it was yummy. --["GoshBuster"] - ------ - ''2006-01-12 17:08:53'' [[nbsp]] I've been eating at The Mustard Seed for about six years and can't believe some of the negative comments that I've read here. For instance, Alison's comment about the water. They always ask if you want bottled or tap water. Besides who, when given a choice would drink Davis water anyway. As far as the cake, I had a Birthday there, brought in a cake from Ciocolat and the $1.50 charge per person was made very clear to me. She probably misunderstood the explanation of the charge. As far as waiting for the food, well I've waited 40 minutes at In and Out and The Mustard Sedd's menu is a bit more complex, don't you think? One of my favorite pastas is their "Crab and ASPARAGUS Pasta." They've never served an alfredo that I know of. As for the service it's been great. The servers will bend over backwards to do anything they can to make your meal more enjoyable and I would recommend it to anyone.. In my opinion it's the best restaurant in town. Jeffrey Evans --["JeffreyEvans"] - ------ - ''2006-01-12 17:52:03'' [[nbsp]] Its perfectly reasonable for a restaurant to charge a corking of a dessert plate fee. I do agree with the comments about the long wait. Even with reservations, I've had to wait to get seated, and they take way too long to get you your food. --["CraigBrozinsky"] - ------ - ''2006-02-01 15:24:35'' [[nbsp]] 2-1-06 Good food, astonishingly rude service. Four adults ordered dinner, dessert and coffee to the tune of almost $200 and then were asked to leave because people had been "waiting almost 20 minutes" for our table. This despite the fact that all other tables had been seated within 5-10 minutes of our seating. We were well-dressed, did not misbehave nor laugh out loud. The only thing we did not do was order wine. I was prepared to recommend this restaurant to my friends. Not now. Not ever. --["ChristineJohnson"] - ------ - ''2006-02-12 23:46:35'' [[nbsp]] I've eaten at the Mustard Seed several times and I have always had a great time. The food and service were both great. It is on the expensive side, but the food is worth it. At times the service has been slow, but I found this to be a good thing because it gave me and my friends a chance to enjoy our wine, savor each course, and have a nice conversation without rushing to eat. I also enjoy how the menu constantly changes with what is in season. --["SharonPetersen"] - ------ - ''2006-02-13 16:15:53'' [[nbsp]] While we may have witnessed the hostess/manager screaming at the waitress for seating another couple at the wrong table - before we even made it in the door - we had a very nice experience at the Mustard Seed. The service we received was perfectly adequate, but each and every dish was wonderful. The seared ahi in a ponzu citrus sauce w/ wasabi mashed potatoes...a true delight. I look forward to my next visit. --["MichaelMellema"] - ------ - ''2006-04-30 23:25:34'' [[nbsp]] Easily one of the best restaurants in town! By that I mean top 3 or so. Excellent food, good wine list with lots of local favorites, knowledgeable staff, and friendly owner. I’m from the Bay Area and don’t usually blink at high prices, but I found the menu to be over priced. All in all, a great experience. --["DjzayValenta"] - ------ - ''2006-06-13 14:14:12'' [[nbsp]] I've eaten here a couple of times with my boyfriend. Nice atmosphere, great service, good food. No complaints, really. --["AndreaStewart"] - ------ - ''2006-06-28 11:18:35'' [[nbsp]] Mustard Seed has wonderful food, however, the manager is insane. As Michael mentioned, she is not discrete or polite when giving employees feedback. I have known some wonderful servers who worked for her and eventually quit because of her ridiculous demands and rude behavior. If you had bad service its probably because all the good servers have left due to bad working conditions. Even though I loved the food there I won't go back because I don't want to support a business that has such bad treatment for hardworking employees (many of whom are college students who need the jobs). --["AliceSaurus"] - ------ - ''2006-07-06 13:59:39'' [[nbsp]] Love the food, love the atmosphere...but won't go back because of the extremely rude behavior of the manager. I have witnessed the yelling at the staff on several occasions but the last two times that I was there our server was in tears. I spoke to the manager about the behavior and I think she still wanted to blame it on the server. Too bad because it really has wonderful food. --["NancyWilson"] - ------ - ''2006-09-27 17:58:18'' [[nbsp]] The food was fancy but mediocre. The only vegetarian options reside on the appetizers list. The restaurant DOES charge for water without asking. --["JustinCummins"] - ------ - ''2006-10-13 11:34:03'' [[nbsp]] Too bad that Satan runs the joint screaming the whole time your trying to enjoy your 30 dollar dinner plate and 5 dollar water. Food is really not even very good. Silverware was a bit "dirty," and so was the manager's vulgar ways of speaking to her employees! I will never go back! --["LeeBerret"] - ------ - ''2006-11-01 16:01:29'' [[nbsp]] They have the best lunch menu in Davis. I love it! And the staff is very friendly and always remember me when I come back. I think the dinner menu is not that impressive, however. There are few choices and though I've never had anything fabulous for dinner, I've always paid dearly. Also, as one of the better restaurants in town, the MS could really use a more updated and higher quality wine list. That said: their lunch is to die for!! --["GradStudent06"] - ------ - ''2006-12-15 13:14:58'' [[nbsp]] The negative comments about The Mustardseed posted here are very puzzling. My wife and I have been regulars there since the restaurant started, and even before that when Paul and Robyn ran a downtown deli. The food has generally been excellent and the service impeccable. We have dined in some of the world’s great restaurants, so we know what good food and service are all about, and The Mustardseed has plenty of both. --["JohnCrowe"] - ------ - ''2007-02-24 15:33:13'' [[nbsp]] The service is unprofessional and rather obnoxious. The owner is confrontational and inappropriate. I've eaten at Mustard Seed 4-5 times in the last year and the ambiance is great. The food is good, too. But, we’ve had enough of the service and snobby owner. She believes Mustard Seed is Chez Panisse. It is not. One Mustard Seed waiter fancies himself a comedian and makes his routine part of your dining entertainment. One fellow diner wanted his steak well done, this waiter said, "once you go black you never go back." Another time much younger friends used a gift certificate and the owner remarked, "what DID you do to deserve THIS!?" She is condescending, odd and very pretentious. When we last ate there she screamed at her staff, "Why is table X looking at me!?" This all detracts from enjoying a good meal and atmosphere. People go to dinner to relax, not to endure forced banter and irascible, mercurial owners. Davis offers many options for good food/professional staff. Go elsewhere. --["RobertBoole"] - ------ - ''2007-03-04 13:35:48'' [[nbsp]] I would say this place is ideal for a lunch date: delicious food, a cosy set-up, and service a bit on the slow side. I've always really enjoyed lunch here. --["LynnetteWharton"] - ------ - ''2007-05-02 11:32:10'' [[nbsp]] The food is definitely not worth the big price tag. Great CA wine list. Food was average and overpriced. Service is really slow. Friendly. Somewhat romantic only we would have preferred the deck to the crowded noisy inside tables. The best part of the meal was the dessert and the salad. One of the nicest restaurants in Davis only not totally impressed by it. --["Users/HeatherParker"] - ------ - ''2007-05-16 04:17:06'' [[nbsp]] I agree with many of the negative comments here concerning the service and the so-so food. The owner Robyn can be quite rude and I know from personal experience. They too asked me and my fiance to move in the middle of dessert for a large party who had been waiting a few minutes...very annoying and unprofessional. The waitress's there are also just as bad, even more obnoxious at times. You think after blowing 200 bucks for dinner these people would learn how to treat their customers. NOT recommended. --["Users/christinegallo"] - ------ - ''2007-05-18 21:48:47'' [[nbsp]] They have the best food I've had in Davis, no question, but the staff definitely seemed cool and condescending. The place felt very, I guess, white - I felt like I was at a country club in the northeast fifty years ago. It's the kind of thing you can't put your finger on, but they have a way of making you feel like you don't belong. The lack of vegetarian options was also disappointing, and I'm not even a vegetarian - I just don't like eating out to always mean eating meat. That said, I also appreciate them bringing good food to the farmer's market. --["Users/wobbly"] - ------ - ''2007-05-19 23:49:55'' [[nbsp]] We've eaten here several times and it's always good and interesting food, as it was when we returned today, but I have to mention the gazpacho which we just tried for the first time - it is amazing. Very light and with a great blend of subtle flavors that fill the mouth and last a long time. Little bits of cucumber, red onion, garlic, fresh herbs. It's not something I would normally order anywhere, but I would get it here again in an instant. --["Users/EdHenn"] - ------ - ''2007-07-25 14:07:59'' [[nbsp]] I went there and felt as if i was bothering them i though this was a business, I won't be back i will not recommend at all , The owners need to take etiquette classes sooner than later if want to stay around to many people feel the same way i do if the owners read this maybe you can take seriously and try harder --["Users/dickjones"] - ------ - ''2007-08-05 10:00:10'' [[nbsp]] First off, I'm one of the biggest fans of the food of The Mustard Seed. Living three blocks away, we regularly go there, and it's our favorite place to take out of town guests. However, simply put, Paul and the other often hardworking staff cannot make up for Robyn's often rude and frantic behavior. - - We’ve constantly witnessed all of the "don'ts" in restaurant customer service, and it comes down to Robyn. And, now, she's actively deleting mostly reasonable negative comments. - - Paul and Robyn, I've been a fan since your deli on G Street. There's no place I'd rather take visitors to Davis or simply enjoy that nice end of week dinner, but it's often been intolerable. You wouldn't believe how happy we were a couple of weeks ago to eat dinner there when you weren't there. - - We'll give you a few more chances, and really, for the sake of your food and the delight in patronizing a locally owned business, really hope it gets better. I just can’t apologize to our guests anymore. --["Users/ScottLay"]	+ deleted

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- deleted	+ [[Image(The_Mustard_Seed.jpg, right, thumbnail)]] + + \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Location'''\|\| + \|\|[[Address(222 ["D Street"])]], near the ["Pence Gallery"]\|\| + \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Hours'''\|\| + \|\|Lunch: Tuesday-Friday 11:30am-2:00pm\|\| + \|\|Dinner: Tuesday-Saturday 5:30pm-8:30pm\|\| + \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Phone'''\|\| + \|\|(530)758-5750\|\| + \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Web site'''\|\| + \|\|[http://www.mustardseeddavis.com/ MustardSeedDavis.com]\|\| + + '''The Mustard Seed''' used to operate as a take-out restaurant tucked away in the courtyard at 231 G Street. When ["Soga's"] moved to its new location, The Mustard Seed took over the old Soga's spot. It's an interesting, casual ["Wine" wine] bistro serving California cuisine and local wines. + + Enhance your romance. Wine and dine in our little cabin in the trees or outside on our garden patio. + + [[Comments]] This restaurant is good. they have great bread with cheese on the inside, chilled and served with rosemary butter. the salad i had was absolutely divine. perhaps the best salad i have ever had in my life. it had toasted pistachios, strawberries, roasted asparagus, and goat cheese, the dressing was light and matched very well. the main dishes were ok, but nothing amazing. the salmon was slightly overcooked. i would say this restaurant is below ["Seasons"] in terms of food and service, but with a pleasant, homey, rustic, gardeny, atmosphere, instead of seasons more modern decour. they are both a little on the pricey side, you can expect to pay 15-30 for a main dish and 6-9 for a salad. i might go back when my bank account recovers :). ["MattHh"] + ------ + They also do catering. I believe the restaurant's menu used to be fairly random, because they would make whatever they were serving over the weekend at various weddings, etc. We had them cater our wedding and the food (and service) was fantastic. We eat here once or twice a year for special occasions.-- ["RussBowlus"] + ------ + Mustard is good, but their service is lowsy. I took my roommate and bunch of people there for a 21st birthday celebration and they completely screwed us on the bill. $500 dollars later I was about to punch the waitress for some of the things she charged us for. For instance, not telling us she was using bottled water and continuing to refill at $3 a bottle. (We had 11 bottles total). And also on top of that I called ahead to ask if I could bring a cake, so the person told me yes, but that it was a 1.50 charge which I thought was more than reasonable. She charged us a $1.50 per slice. Which came out to be $18, and the funny part is we gave them the rest of the cake. After much arguing I got the bill down to 470, but it was ridculous! Good thing for the waitress gratuity was fixed at 18% or I would have stiffed her! --["AllisonTakeuchi"] + + * Or at least there was some majorly poor communication on the restaurant's part on this day. I've known the restaurant to be obsessive about ''service'' (i.e., frequent refills and drink attention), but as is the case with many fancy restaurants, many things are left to implication. A good indicator you need to ask what you're being charged for is when they tell you the specials without telling you the price--this suggests they're used to dealing with people who don't care. --["JaimeRaba" jr] + *This is an upscale restaurant, 18% for parties 6 and over is pretty standard. The water incident is absolutely ridiculous, even the most upscale place is suppose to assume tap water if not specified. if you order water without specifying it to be bottled, it is ILLEGAL for the place to charge you for it. Restaurants are mandated by law to serve tapwater free of charge. Personally i have ordered water, and was never charged here. hopefully the water and cake was an isolated incedent because that is ridiculous.["MattHh"] + ------ + My girl took me here for my recent 24th bday (9/14), and it was easily the worst restaurant experience I ever had. The service was absolutely terrible. There were 3 parties + us (no party bigger than 5, my party was just me and the lady), two of which were seated after us. It took a solid 20 minuntes for the waitress to take our order, another 20 minutes to get the appetizer salads, and another hour to get our main courses. + + I ordered penne alfredo, which was absolutely mediocre. The menu failed to mention that half the volume of this dish was asparagus (ick). + + Overall, a supremely disappointing experience. Especially sad since my girlfriend is a poor college student but wanted to "make the night special" by dropping $75 for a sucky dinner. I won't be back. --["DomenicSantangelo"] + ---- + I have visited the Mustard Seed so many times over the years! I have always had an enjoyable experience and I have even gotten to know the owner/chef: Robyn. The last time I visited I ordered duck and my husband ordered a French rack of lamb. Everything was absolutely delicious. We also ordered a bottle of Boony Doon's Big House Red (a good red wine for the price). One of the things I really like about the restaurant is that the menu changes almost daily and has a lot of seasonal specials. I remember getting a salad with pomogrante seeds during the Fall. Quite delicious. The negatives for this restaurant is that it is quite small and the air conditioning doesn't always work quite as well as I would like. But despite being small, it is charming. If you visit I would recommend the outdoor patio seating (if the weather is nice). It's a great place to sip wine and enjoy the fabulous food. Some other reviewers have said it is expensive, but I don't think it is anymore expensive than other fine dining restaurants. Also, I have been dining there for years and have never been charged for water. --["SherryOneal"] + ------ + ''2005-10-14 15:17:34'' [[nbsp]] I was very disappointed in my experience there. I had been told it was a good place to eat, and when we finally rebelled against eating one more guest lunch at the Silo Pub 8 of us (including our guest from UCLA) went there for lunch. I have a milk allergy, and I don't care for smoke flavor, so there was all of one thing I could eat on the menu. While I was waiting for the rest of my party to arrive I was standing next to the register with a couple other people with my back to the kitchen. I don't have eyes in the back of my head, so I didn't see the waitress. Instead of speaking in a well-mannered tone of voice, she basically shouted at me. Then, she was unpleasant during the ordering process. For salad, soups and sandwiches, I just don't see where the snooty and rude behavior is justified. I won't bother to go back--not much I can eat there anyway, but I wouldn't recommend it to anyone either. --["EllenPyatt"] + ------ + ''2005-10-26 16:25:00'' [[nbsp]] I think it's the best restaurant in Davis. Excellent food. I've only been once, but the service was perfect. Of course it cost me $100 for me and my date, but that was after appetizers/entrees/wine/beer/dessert/+ a good tip. --["JeffSpeckles"] + ------ + ''2005-12-17 19:55:39'' [[nbsp]] I had been here before (I grew up in town), but last night was the first time my boyfriend and I had gone since we moved back here. The food and service were fantastic- as good as some of our favorite places in Berkeley (which is high praise). I have a milk allergy (like one of the other comment-ers above), and when I told our waitress she hunted down the restaurant's owner in the middle of the dinner rush, and together they came up with a new mini-menu of options for me to choose from. We will definitely be back soon. -- ["AntoniaOakley"] + ------ + ''2005-12-22 14:25:08'' [[nbsp]] I do have to give credit to the food because it was delicious. I had the grilled steak and my friend had salmon and they were both great. The place is so small though that we felt like we were sharing a table with the people next to us. Not to mention I couldn't move my chair back without hitting the person behind me. The service was very rude though. Our dessert was so bad we couldn't eat it and our waitress proceeded to argue with us about how it was fine. Finally, after we took turns expressing several strong arguements as to why we could not eat it, she took it back. The waitress stopped being rude when she brought the check. A little late? Shame because it was yummy. --["GoshBuster"] + ------ + ''2006-01-12 17:08:53'' [[nbsp]] I've been eating at The Mustard Seed for about six years and can't believe some of the negative comments that I've read here. For instance, Alison's comment about the water. They always ask if you want bottled or tap water. Besides who, when given a choice would drink Davis water anyway. As far as the cake, I had a Birthday there, brought in a cake from Ciocolat and the $1.50 charge per person was made very clear to me. She probably misunderstood the explanation of the charge. As far as waiting for the food, well I've waited 40 minutes at In and Out and The Mustard Sedd's menu is a bit more complex, don't you think? One of my favorite pastas is their "Crab and ASPARAGUS Pasta." They've never served an alfredo that I know of. As for the service it's been great. The servers will bend over backwards to do anything they can to make your meal more enjoyable and I would recommend it to anyone.. In my opinion it's the best restaurant in town. Jeffrey Evans --["JeffreyEvans"] + ------ + ''2006-01-12 17:52:03'' [[nbsp]] Its perfectly reasonable for a restaurant to charge a corking of a dessert plate fee. I do agree with the comments about the long wait. Even with reservations, I've had to wait to get seated, and they take way too long to get you your food. --["CraigBrozinsky"] + ------ + ''2006-02-01 15:24:35'' [[nbsp]] 2-1-06 Good food, astonishingly rude service. Four adults ordered dinner, dessert and coffee to the tune of almost $200 and then were asked to leave because people had been "waiting almost 20 minutes" for our table. This despite the fact that all other tables had been seated within 5-10 minutes of our seating. We were well-dressed, did not misbehave nor laugh out loud. The only thing we did not do was order wine. I was prepared to recommend this restaurant to my friends. Not now. Not ever. --["ChristineJohnson"] + ------ + ''2006-02-12 23:46:35'' [[nbsp]] I've eaten at the Mustard Seed several times and I have always had a great time. The food and service were both great. It is on the expensive side, but the food is worth it. At times the service has been slow, but I found this to be a good thing because it gave me and my friends a chance to enjoy our wine, savor each course, and have a nice conversation without rushing to eat. I also enjoy how the menu constantly changes with what is in season. --["SharonPetersen"] + ------ + ''2006-02-13 16:15:53'' [[nbsp]] While we may have witnessed the hostess/manager screaming at the waitress for seating another couple at the wrong table - before we even made it in the door - we had a very nice experience at the Mustard Seed. The service we received was perfectly adequate, but each and every dish was wonderful. The seared ahi in a ponzu citrus sauce w/ wasabi mashed potatoes...a true delight. I look forward to my next visit. --["MichaelMellema"] + ------ + ''2006-04-30 23:25:34'' [[nbsp]] Easily one of the best restaurants in town! By that I mean top 3 or so. Excellent food, good wine list with lots of local favorites, knowledgeable staff, and friendly owner. I’m from the Bay Area and don’t usually blink at high prices, but I found the menu to be over priced. All in all, a great experience. --["DjzayValenta"] + ------ + ''2006-06-13 14:14:12'' [[nbsp]] I've eaten here a couple of times with my boyfriend. Nice atmosphere, great service, good food. No complaints, really. --["AndreaStewart"] + ------ + ''2006-06-28 11:18:35'' [[nbsp]] Mustard Seed has wonderful food, however, the manager is insane. As Michael mentioned, she is not discrete or polite when giving employees feedback. I have known some wonderful servers who worked for her and eventually quit because of her ridiculous demands and rude behavior. If you had bad service its probably because all the good servers have left due to bad working conditions. Even though I loved the food there I won't go back because I don't want to support a business that has such bad treatment for hardworking employees (many of whom are college students who need the jobs). --["AliceSaurus"] + ------ + ''2006-07-06 13:59:39'' [[nbsp]] Love the food, love the atmosphere...but won't go back because of the extremely rude behavior of the manager. I have witnessed the yelling at the staff on several occasions but the last two times that I was there our server was in tears. I spoke to the manager about the behavior and I think she still wanted to blame it on the server. Too bad because it really has wonderful food. --["NancyWilson"] + ------ + ''2006-09-27 17:58:18'' [[nbsp]] The food was fancy but mediocre. The only vegetarian options reside on the appetizers list. The restaurant DOES charge for water without asking. --["JustinCummins"] + ------ + ''2006-10-13 11:34:03'' [[nbsp]] Too bad that Satan runs the joint screaming the whole time your trying to enjoy your 30 dollar dinner plate and 5 dollar water. Food is really not even very good. Silverware was a bit "dirty," and so was the manager's vulgar ways of speaking to her employees! I will never go back! --["LeeBerret"] + ------ + ''2006-11-01 16:01:29'' [[nbsp]] They have the best lunch menu in Davis. I love it! And the staff is very friendly and always remember me when I come back. I think the dinner menu is not that impressive, however. There are few choices and though I've never had anything fabulous for dinner, I've always paid dearly. Also, as one of the better restaurants in town, the MS could really use a more updated and higher quality wine list. That said: their lunch is to die for!! --["GradStudent06"] + ------ + ''2006-12-15 13:14:58'' [[nbsp]] The negative comments about The Mustardseed posted here are very puzzling. My wife and I have been regulars there since the restaurant started, and even before that when Paul and Robyn ran a downtown deli. The food has generally been excellent and the service impeccable. We have dined in some of the world’s great restaurants, so we know what good food and service are all about, and The Mustardseed has plenty of both. --["JohnCrowe"] + ------ + ''2007-02-24 15:33:13'' [[nbsp]] The service is unprofessional and rather obnoxious. The owner is confrontational and inappropriate. I've eaten at Mustard Seed 4-5 times in the last year and the ambiance is great. The food is good, too. But, we’ve had enough of the service and snobby owner. She believes Mustard Seed is Chez Panisse. It is not. One Mustard Seed waiter fancies himself a comedian and makes his routine part of your dining entertainment. One fellow diner wanted his steak well done, this waiter said, "once you go black you never go back." Another time much younger friends used a gift certificate and the owner remarked, "what DID you do to deserve THIS!?" She is condescending, odd and very pretentious. When we last ate there she screamed at her staff, "Why is table X looking at me!?" This all detracts from enjoying a good meal and atmosphere. People go to dinner to relax, not to endure forced banter and irascible, mercurial owners. Davis offers many options for good food/professional staff. Go elsewhere. --["RobertBoole"] + ------ + ''2007-03-04 13:35:48'' [[nbsp]] I would say this place is ideal for a lunch date: delicious food, a cosy set-up, and service a bit on the slow side. I've always really enjoyed lunch here. --["LynnetteWharton"] + ------ + ''2007-05-02 11:32:10'' [[nbsp]] The food is definitely not worth the big price tag. Great CA wine list. Food was average and overpriced. Service is really slow. Friendly. Somewhat romantic only we would have preferred the deck to the crowded noisy inside tables. The best part of the meal was the dessert and the salad. One of the nicest restaurants in Davis only not totally impressed by it. --["Users/HeatherParker"] + ------ + ''2007-05-16 04:17:06'' [[nbsp]] I agree with many of the negative comments here concerning the service and the so-so food. The owner Robyn can be quite rude and I know from personal experience. They too asked me and my fiance to move in the middle of dessert for a large party who had been waiting a few minutes...very annoying and unprofessional. The waitress's there are also just as bad, even more obnoxious at times. You think after blowing 200 bucks for dinner these people would learn how to treat their customers. NOT recommended. --["Users/christinegallo"] + ------ + ''2007-05-18 21:48:47'' [[nbsp]] They have the best food I've had in Davis, no question, but the staff definitely seemed cool and condescending. The place felt very, I guess, white - I felt like I was at a country club in the northeast fifty years ago. It's the kind of thing you can't put your finger on, but they have a way of making you feel like you don't belong. The lack of vegetarian options was also disappointing, and I'm not even a vegetarian - I just don't like eating out to always mean eating meat. That said, I also appreciate them bringing good food to the farmer's market. --["Users/wobbly"] + ------ + ''2007-05-19 23:49:55'' [[nbsp]] We've eaten here several times and it's always good and interesting food, as it was when we returned today, but I have to mention the gazpacho which we just tried for the first time - it is amazing. Very light and with a great blend of subtle flavors that fill the mouth and last a long time. Little bits of cucumber, red onion, garlic, fresh herbs. It's not something I would normally order anywhere, but I would get it here again in an instant. --["Users/EdHenn"] + ------ + ''2007-07-25 14:07:59'' [[nbsp]] I went there and felt as if i was bothering them i though this was a business, I won't be back i will not recommend at all , The owners need to take etiquette classes sooner than later if want to stay around to many people feel the same way i do if the owners read this maybe you can take seriously and try harder --["Users/dickjones"] + ------ + ''2007-08-05 10:00:10'' [[nbsp]] First off, I'm one of the biggest fans of the food of The Mustard Seed. Living three blocks away, we regularly go there, and it's our favorite place to take out of town guests. However, simply put, Paul and the other often hardworking staff cannot make up for Robyn's often rude and frantic behavior. + + We’ve constantly witnessed all of the "don'ts" in restaurant customer service, and it comes down to Robyn. And, now, she's actively deleting mostly reasonable negative comments. + + Paul and Robyn, I've been a fan since your deli on G Street. There's no place I'd rather take visitors to Davis or simply enjoy that nice end of week dinner, but it's often been intolerable. You wouldn't believe how happy we were a couple of weeks ago to eat dinner there when you weren't there. + + We'll give you a few more chances, and really, for the sake of your food and the delight in patronizing a locally owned business, really hope it gets better. I just can’t apologize to our guests anymore. --["Users/ScottLay"]

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- [[Image(The_Mustard_Seed.jpg, right, thumbnail)]] - - \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Location'''\|\| - \|\|[[Address(222 ["D Street"])]], near the ["Pence Gallery"]\|\| - \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Hours'''\|\| - \|\|Lunch: Tuesday-Friday 11:30am-2:00pm\|\| - \|\|Dinner: Tuesday-Saturday 5:30pm-8:30pm\|\| - \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Phone'''\|\| - \|\|(530)758-5750\|\| - \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Web site'''\|\| - \|\|[http://www.mustardseeddavis.com/ MustardSeedDavis.com]\|\| - - '''The Mustard Seed''' used to operate as a take-out restaurant tucked away in the courtyard at 231 G Street. When ["Soga's"] moved to its new location, The Mustard Seed took over the old Soga's spot. It's an interesting, casual ["Wine" wine] bistro serving California cuisine and local wines. - - Enhance your romance. Wine and dine in our little cabin in the trees or outside on our garden patio. - - [[Comments]] This restaurant is good. they have great bread with cheese on the inside, chilled and served with rosemary butter. the salad i had was absolutely divine. perhaps the best salad i have ever had in my life. it had toasted pistachios, strawberries, roasted asparagus, and goat cheese, the dressing was light and matched very well. the main dishes were ok, but nothing amazing. the salmon was slightly overcooked. i would say this restaurant is below ["Seasons"] in terms of food and service, but with a pleasant, homey, rustic, gardeny, atmosphere, instead of seasons more modern decour. they are both a little on the pricey side, you can expect to pay 15-30 for a main dish and 6-9 for a salad. i might go back when my bank account recovers :). ["MattHh"] - ------ - They also do catering. I believe the restaurant's menu used to be fairly random, because they would make whatever they were serving over the weekend at various weddings, etc. We had them cater our wedding and the food (and service) was fantastic. We eat here once or twice a year for special occasions.-- ["RussBowlus"] - ------ - Mustard is good, but their service is lowsy. I took my roommate and bunch of people there for a 21st birthday celebration and they completely screwed us on the bill. $500 dollars later I was about to punch the waitress for some of the things she charged us for. For instance, not telling us she was using bottled water and continuing to refill at $3 a bottle. (We had 11 bottles total). And also on top of that I called ahead to ask if I could bring a cake, so the person told me yes, but that it was a 1.50 charge which I thought was more than reasonable. She charged us a $1.50 per slice. Which came out to be $18, and the funny part is we gave them the rest of the cake. After much arguing I got the bill down to 470, but it was ridculous! Good thing for the waitress gratuity was fixed at 18% or I would have stiffed her! --["AllisonTakeuchi"] - - * Or at least there was some majorly poor communication on the restaurant's part on this day. I've known the restaurant to be obsessive about ''service'' (i.e., frequent refills and drink attention), but as is the case with many fancy restaurants, many things are left to implication. A good indicator you need to ask what you're being charged for is when they tell you the specials without telling you the price--this suggests they're used to dealing with people who don't care. --["JaimeRaba" jr] - *This is an upscale restaurant, 18% for parties 6 and over is pretty standard. The water incident is absolutely ridiculous, even the most upscale place is suppose to assume tap water if not specified. if you order water without specifying it to be bottled, it is ILLEGAL for the place to charge you for it. Restaurants are mandated by law to serve tapwater free of charge. Personally i have ordered water, and was never charged here. hopefully the water and cake was an isolated incedent because that is ridiculous.["MattHh"] - ------ - My girl took me here for my recent 24th bday (9/14), and it was easily the worst restaurant experience I ever had. The service was absolutely terrible. There were 3 parties + us (no party bigger than 5, my party was just me and the lady), two of which were seated after us. It took a solid 20 minuntes for the waitress to take our order, another 20 minutes to get the appetizer salads, and another hour to get our main courses. - - I ordered penne alfredo, which was absolutely mediocre. The menu failed to mention that half the volume of this dish was asparagus (ick). - - Overall, a supremely disappointing experience. Especially sad since my girlfriend is a poor college student but wanted to "make the night special" by dropping $75 for a sucky dinner. I won't be back. --["DomenicSantangelo"] - ---- - I have visited the Mustard Seed so many times over the years! I have always had an enjoyable experience and I have even gotten to know the owner/chef: Robyn. The last time I visited I ordered duck and my husband ordered a French rack of lamb. Everything was absolutely delicious. We also ordered a bottle of Boony Doon's Big House Red (a good red wine for the price). One of the things I really like about the restaurant is that the menu changes almost daily and has a lot of seasonal specials. I remember getting a salad with pomogrante seeds during the Fall. Quite delicious. The negatives for this restaurant is that it is quite small and the air conditioning doesn't always work quite as well as I would like. But despite being small, it is charming. If you visit I would recommend the outdoor patio seating (if the weather is nice). It's a great place to sip wine and enjoy the fabulous food. Some other reviewers have said it is expensive, but I don't think it is anymore expensive than other fine dining restaurants. Also, I have been dining there for years and have never been charged for water. --["SherryOneal"] - ------ - ''2005-10-14 15:17:34'' [[nbsp]] I was very disappointed in my experience there. I had been told it was a good place to eat, and when we finally rebelled against eating one more guest lunch at the Silo Pub 8 of us (including our guest from UCLA) went there for lunch. I have a milk allergy, and I don't care for smoke flavor, so there was all of one thing I could eat on the menu. While I was waiting for the rest of my party to arrive I was standing next to the register with a couple other people with my back to the kitchen. I don't have eyes in the back of my head, so I didn't see the waitress. Instead of speaking in a well-mannered tone of voice, she basically shouted at me. Then, she was unpleasant during the ordering process. For salad, soups and sandwiches, I just don't see where the snooty and rude behavior is justified. I won't bother to go back--not much I can eat there anyway, but I wouldn't recommend it to anyone either. --["EllenPyatt"] - ------ - ''2005-10-26 16:25:00'' [[nbsp]] I think it's the best restaurant in Davis. Excellent food. I've only been once, but the service was perfect. Of course it cost me $100 for me and my date, but that was after appetizers/entrees/wine/beer/dessert/+ a good tip. --["JeffSpeckles"] - ------ - ''2005-12-17 19:55:39'' [[nbsp]] I had been here before (I grew up in town), but last night was the first time my boyfriend and I had gone since we moved back here. The food and service were fantastic- as good as some of our favorite places in Berkeley (which is high praise). I have a milk allergy (like one of the other comment-ers above), and when I told our waitress she hunted down the restaurant's owner in the middle of the dinner rush, and together they came up with a new mini-menu of options for me to choose from. We will definitely be back soon. -- ["AntoniaOakley"] - ------ - ''2005-12-22 14:25:08'' [[nbsp]] I do have to give credit to the food because it was delicious. I had the grilled steak and my friend had salmon and they were both great. The place is so small though that we felt like we were sharing a table with the people next to us. Not to mention I couldn't move my chair back without hitting the person behind me. The service was very rude though. Our dessert was so bad we couldn't eat it and our waitress proceeded to argue with us about how it was fine. Finally, after we took turns expressing several strong arguements as to why we could not eat it, she took it back. The waitress stopped being rude when she brought the check. A little late? Shame because it was yummy. --["GoshBuster"] - ------ - ''2006-01-12 17:08:53'' [[nbsp]] I've been eating at The Mustard Seed for about six years and can't believe some of the negative comments that I've read here. For instance, Alison's comment about the water. They always ask if you want bottled or tap water. Besides who, when given a choice would drink Davis water anyway. As far as the cake, I had a Birthday there, brought in a cake from Ciocolat and the $1.50 charge per person was made very clear to me. She probably misunderstood the explanation of the charge. As far as waiting for the food, well I've waited 40 minutes at In and Out and The Mustard Sedd's menu is a bit more complex, don't you think? One of my favorite pastas is their "Crab and ASPARAGUS Pasta." They've never served an alfredo that I know of. As for the service it's been great. The servers will bend over backwards to do anything they can to make your meal more enjoyable and I would recommend it to anyone.. In my opinion it's the best restaurant in town. Jeffrey Evans --["JeffreyEvans"] - ------ - ''2006-01-12 17:52:03'' [[nbsp]] Its perfectly reasonable for a restaurant to charge a corking of a dessert plate fee. I do agree with the comments about the long wait. Even with reservations, I've had to wait to get seated, and they take way too long to get you your food. --["CraigBrozinsky"] - ------ - ''2006-02-01 15:24:35'' [[nbsp]] 2-1-06 Good food, astonishingly rude service. Four adults ordered dinner, dessert and coffee to the tune of almost $200 and then were asked to leave because people had been "waiting almost 20 minutes" for our table. This despite the fact that all other tables had been seated within 5-10 minutes of our seating. We were well-dressed, did not misbehave nor laugh out loud. The only thing we did not do was order wine. I was prepared to recommend this restaurant to my friends. Not now. Not ever. --["ChristineJohnson"] - ------ - ''2006-02-12 23:46:35'' [[nbsp]] I've eaten at the Mustard Seed several times and I have always had a great time. The food and service were both great. It is on the expensive side, but the food is worth it. At times the service has been slow, but I found this to be a good thing because it gave me and my friends a chance to enjoy our wine, savor each course, and have a nice conversation without rushing to eat. I also enjoy how the menu constantly changes with what is in season. --["SharonPetersen"] - ------ - ''2006-02-13 16:15:53'' [[nbsp]] While we may have witnessed the hostess/manager screaming at the waitress for seating another couple at the wrong table - before we even made it in the door - we had a very nice experience at the Mustard Seed. The service we received was perfectly adequate, but each and every dish was wonderful. The seared ahi in a ponzu citrus sauce w/ wasabi mashed potatoes...a true delight. I look forward to my next visit. --["MichaelMellema"] - ------ - ''2006-04-30 23:25:34'' [[nbsp]] Easily one of the best restaurants in town! By that I mean top 3 or so. Excellent food, good wine list with lots of local favorites, knowledgeable staff, and friendly owner. I’m from the Bay Area and don’t usually blink at high prices, but I found the menu to be over priced. All in all, a great experience. --["DjzayValenta"] - ------ - ''2006-06-13 14:14:12'' [[nbsp]] I've eaten here a couple of times with my boyfriend. Nice atmosphere, great service, good food. No complaints, really. --["AndreaStewart"] - ------ - ''2006-06-28 11:18:35'' [[nbsp]] Mustard Seed has wonderful food, however, the manager is insane. As Michael mentioned, she is not discrete or polite when giving employees feedback. I have known some wonderful servers who worked for her and eventually quit because of her ridiculous demands and rude behavior. If you had bad service its probably because all the good servers have left due to bad working conditions. Even though I loved the food there I won't go back because I don't want to support a business that has such bad treatment for hardworking employees (many of whom are college students who need the jobs). --["AliceSaurus"] - ------ - ''2006-07-06 13:59:39'' [[nbsp]] Love the food, love the atmosphere...but won't go back because of the extremely rude behavior of the manager. I have witnessed the yelling at the staff on several occasions but the last two times that I was there our server was in tears. I spoke to the manager about the behavior and I think she still wanted to blame it on the server. Too bad because it really has wonderful food. --["NancyWilson"] - ------ - ''2006-09-27 17:58:18'' [[nbsp]] The food was fancy but mediocre. The only vegetarian options reside on the appetizers list. The restaurant DOES charge for water without asking. --["JustinCummins"] - ------ - ''2006-10-13 11:34:03'' [[nbsp]] Too bad that Satan runs the joint screaming the whole time your trying to enjoy your 30 dollar dinner plate and 5 dollar water. Food is really not even very good. Silverware was a bit "dirty," and so was the manager's vulgar ways of speaking to her employees! I will never go back! --["LeeBerret"] - ------ - ''2006-11-01 16:01:29'' [[nbsp]] They have the best lunch menu in Davis. I love it! And the staff is very friendly and always remember me when I come back. I think the dinner menu is not that impressive, however. There are few choices and though I've never had anything fabulous for dinner, I've always paid dearly. Also, as one of the better restaurants in town, the MS could really use a more updated and higher quality wine list. That said: their lunch is to die for!! --["GradStudent06"] - ------ - ''2006-12-15 13:14:58'' [[nbsp]] The negative comments about The Mustardseed posted here are very puzzling. My wife and I have been regulars there since the restaurant started, and even before that when Paul and Robyn ran a downtown deli. The food has generally been excellent and the service impeccable. We have dined in some of the world’s great restaurants, so we know what good food and service are all about, and The Mustardseed has plenty of both. --["JohnCrowe"] - ------ - ''2007-02-24 15:33:13'' [[nbsp]] The service is unprofessional and rather obnoxious. The owner is confrontational and inappropriate. I've eaten at Mustard Seed 4-5 times in the last year and the ambiance is great. The food is good, too. But, we’ve had enough of the service and snobby owner. She believes Mustard Seed is Chez Panisse. It is not. One Mustard Seed waiter fancies himself a comedian and makes his routine part of your dining entertainment. One fellow diner wanted his steak well done, this waiter said, "once you go black you never go back." Another time much younger friends used a gift certificate and the owner remarked, "what DID you do to deserve THIS!?" She is condescending, odd and very pretentious. When we last ate there she screamed at her staff, "Why is table X looking at me!?" This all detracts from enjoying a good meal and atmosphere. People go to dinner to relax, not to endure forced banter and irascible, mercurial owners. Davis offers many options for good food/professional staff. Go elsewhere. --["RobertBoole"] - ------ - ''2007-03-04 13:35:48'' [[nbsp]] I would say this place is ideal for a lunch date: delicious food, a cosy set-up, and service a bit on the slow side. I've always really enjoyed lunch here. --["LynnetteWharton"] - ------ - ''2007-05-02 11:32:10'' [[nbsp]] The food is definitely not worth the big price tag. Great CA wine list. Food was average and overpriced. Service is really slow. Friendly. Somewhat romantic only we would have preferred the deck to the crowded noisy inside tables. The best part of the meal was the dessert and the salad. One of the nicest restaurants in Davis only not totally impressed by it. --["Users/HeatherParker"] - ------ - ''2007-05-16 04:17:06'' [[nbsp]] I agree with many of the negative comments here concerning the service and the so-so food. The owner Robyn can be quite rude and I know from personal experience. They too asked me and my fiance to move in the middle of dessert for a large party who had been waiting a few minutes...very annoying and unprofessional. The waitress's there are also just as bad, even more obnoxious at times. You think after blowing 200 bucks for dinner these people would learn how to treat their customers. NOT recommended. --["Users/christinegallo"] - ------ - ''2007-05-18 21:48:47'' [[nbsp]] They have the best food I've had in Davis, no question, but the staff definitely seemed cool and condescending. The place felt very, I guess, white - I felt like I was at a country club in the northeast fifty years ago. It's the kind of thing you can't put your finger on, but they have a way of making you feel like you don't belong. The lack of vegetarian options was also disappointing, and I'm not even a vegetarian - I just don't like eating out to always mean eating meat. That said, I also appreciate them bringing good food to the farmer's market. --["Users/wobbly"] - ------ - ''2007-05-19 23:49:55'' [[nbsp]] We've eaten here several times and it's always good and interesting food, as it was when we returned today, but I have to mention the gazpacho which we just tried for the first time - it is amazing. Very light and with a great blend of subtle flavors that fill the mouth and last a long time. Little bits of cucumber, red onion, garlic, fresh herbs. It's not something I would normally order anywhere, but I would get it here again in an instant. --["Users/EdHenn"] - ------ - ''2007-07-25 14:07:59'' [[nbsp]] I went there and felt as if i was bothering them i though this was a business, I won't be back i will not recommend at all , The owners need to take etiquette classes sooner than later if want to stay around to many people feel the same way i do if the owners read this maybe you can take seriously and try harder --["Users/dickjones"] - ------ - ''2007-08-05 10:00:10'' [[nbsp]] First off, I'm one of the biggest fans of the food of The Mustard Seed. Living three blocks away, we regularly go there, and it's our favorite place to take out of town guests. However, simply put, Paul and the other often hardworking staff cannot make up for Robyn's often rude and frantic behavior. - - We’ve constantly witnessed all of the "don'ts" in restaurant customer service, and it comes down to Robyn. And, now, she's actively deleting mostly reasonable negative comments. - - Paul and Robyn, I've been a fan since your deli on G Street. There's no place I'd rather take visitors to Davis or simply enjoy that nice end of week dinner, but it's often been intolerable. You wouldn't believe how happy we were a couple of weeks ago to eat dinner there when you weren't there. - - We'll give you a few more chances, and really, for the sake of your food and the delight in patronizing a locally owned business, really hope it gets better. I just can’t apologize to our guests anymore. --["Users/ScottLay"]	+ deleted

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- Describe Mustard Seed here.	+ [[Image(The_Mustard_Seed.jpg, right, thumbnail)]] + + \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Location'''\|\| + \|\|[[Address(222 ["D Street"])]], near the ["Pence Gallery"]\|\| + \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Hours'''\|\| + \|\|Lunch: Tuesday-Friday 11:30am-2:00pm\|\| + \|\|Dinner: Tuesday-Saturday 5:30pm-8:30pm\|\| + \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Phone'''\|\| + \|\|(530)758-5750\|\| + \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Web site'''\|\| + \|\|[http://www.mustardseeddavis.com/ MustardSeedDavis.com]\|\| + + '''The Mustard Seed''' used to operate as a take-out restaurant tucked away in the courtyard at 231 G Street. When ["Soga's"] moved to its new location, The Mustard Seed took over the old Soga's spot. It's an interesting, casual ["Wine" wine] bistro serving California cuisine and local wines. + + Enhance your romance. Wine and dine in our little cabin in the trees or outside on our garden patio. + + [[Comments]] This restaurant is good. they have great bread with cheese on the inside, chilled and served with rosemary butter. the salad i had was absolutely divine. perhaps the best salad i have ever had in my life. it had toasted pistachios, strawberries, roasted asparagus, and goat cheese, the dressing was light and matched very well. the main dishes were ok, but nothing amazing. the salmon was slightly overcooked. i would say this restaurant is below ["Seasons"] in terms of food and service, but with a pleasant, homey, rustic, gardeny, atmosphere, instead of seasons more modern decour. they are both a little on the pricey side, you can expect to pay 15-30 for a main dish and 6-9 for a salad. i might go back when my bank account recovers :). ["MattHh"] + ------ + They also do catering. I believe the restaurant's menu used to be fairly random, because they would make whatever they were serving over the weekend at various weddings, etc. We had them cater our wedding and the food (and service) was fantastic. We eat here once or twice a year for special occasions.-- ["RussBowlus"] + ------ + Mustard is good, but their service is lowsy. I took my roommate and bunch of people there for a 21st birthday celebration and they completely screwed us on the bill. $500 dollars later I was about to punch the waitress for some of the things she charged us for. For instance, not telling us she was using bottled water and continuing to refill at $3 a bottle. (We had 11 bottles total). And also on top of that I called ahead to ask if I could bring a cake, so the person told me yes, but that it was a 1.50 charge which I thought was more than reasonable. She charged us a $1.50 per slice. Which came out to be $18, and the funny part is we gave them the rest of the cake. After much arguing I got the bill down to 470, but it was ridculous! Good thing for the waitress gratuity was fixed at 18% or I would have stiffed her! --["AllisonTakeuchi"] + + * Or at least there was some majorly poor communication on the restaurant's part on this day. I've known the restaurant to be obsessive about ''service'' (i.e., frequent refills and drink attention), but as is the case with many fancy restaurants, many things are left to implication. A good indicator you need to ask what you're being charged for is when they tell you the specials without telling you the price--this suggests they're used to dealing with people who don't care. --["JaimeRaba" jr] + *This is an upscale restaurant, 18% for parties 6 and over is pretty standard. The water incident is absolutely ridiculous, even the most upscale place is suppose to assume tap water if not specified. if you order water without specifying it to be bottled, it is ILLEGAL for the place to charge you for it. Restaurants are mandated by law to serve tapwater free of charge. Personally i have ordered water, and was never charged here. hopefully the water and cake was an isolated incedent because that is ridiculous.["MattHh"] + ------ + My girl took me here for my recent 24th bday (9/14), and it was easily the worst restaurant experience I ever had. The service was absolutely terrible. There were 3 parties + us (no party bigger than 5, my party was just me and the lady), two of which were seated after us. It took a solid 20 minuntes for the waitress to take our order, another 20 minutes to get the appetizer salads, and another hour to get our main courses. + + I ordered penne alfredo, which was absolutely mediocre. The menu failed to mention that half the volume of this dish was asparagus (ick). + + Overall, a supremely disappointing experience. Especially sad since my girlfriend is a poor college student but wanted to "make the night special" by dropping $75 for a sucky dinner. I won't be back. --["DomenicSantangelo"] + ---- + I have visited the Mustard Seed so many times over the years! I have always had an enjoyable experience and I have even gotten to know the owner/chef: Robyn. The last time I visited I ordered duck and my husband ordered a French rack of lamb. Everything was absolutely delicious. We also ordered a bottle of Boony Doon's Big House Red (a good red wine for the price). One of the things I really like about the restaurant is that the menu changes almost daily and has a lot of seasonal specials. I remember getting a salad with pomogrante seeds during the Fall. Quite delicious. The negatives for this restaurant is that it is quite small and the air conditioning doesn't always work quite as well as I would like. But despite being small, it is charming. If you visit I would recommend the outdoor patio seating (if the weather is nice). It's a great place to sip wine and enjoy the fabulous food. Some other reviewers have said it is expensive, but I don't think it is anymore expensive than other fine dining restaurants. Also, I have been dining there for years and have never been charged for water. --["SherryOneal"] + ------ + ''2005-10-14 15:17:34'' [[nbsp]] I was very disappointed in my experience there. I had been told it was a good place to eat, and when we finally rebelled against eating one more guest lunch at the Silo Pub 8 of us (including our guest from UCLA) went there for lunch. I have a milk allergy, and I don't care for smoke flavor, so there was all of one thing I could eat on the menu. While I was waiting for the rest of my party to arrive I was standing next to the register with a couple other people with my back to the kitchen. I don't have eyes in the back of my head, so I didn't see the waitress. Instead of speaking in a well-mannered tone of voice, she basically shouted at me. Then, she was unpleasant during the ordering process. For salad, soups and sandwiches, I just don't see where the snooty and rude behavior is justified. I won't bother to go back--not much I can eat there anyway, but I wouldn't recommend it to anyone either. --["EllenPyatt"] + ------ + ''2005-10-26 16:25:00'' [[nbsp]] I think it's the best restaurant in Davis. Excellent food. I've only been once, but the service was perfect. Of course it cost me $100 for me and my date, but that was after appetizers/entrees/wine/beer/dessert/+ a good tip. --["JeffSpeckles"] + ------ + ''2005-12-17 19:55:39'' [[nbsp]] I had been here before (I grew up in town), but last night was the first time my boyfriend and I had gone since we moved back here. The food and service were fantastic- as good as some of our favorite places in Berkeley (which is high praise). I have a milk allergy (like one of the other comment-ers above), and when I told our waitress she hunted down the restaurant's owner in the middle of the dinner rush, and together they came up with a new mini-menu of options for me to choose from. We will definitely be back soon. -- ["AntoniaOakley"] + ------ + ''2005-12-22 14:25:08'' [[nbsp]] I do have to give credit to the food because it was delicious. I had the grilled steak and my friend had salmon and they were both great. The place is so small though that we felt like we were sharing a table with the people next to us. Not to mention I couldn't move my chair back without hitting the person behind me. The service was very rude though. Our dessert was so bad we couldn't eat it and our waitress proceeded to argue with us about how it was fine. Finally, after we took turns expressing several strong arguements as to why we could not eat it, she took it back. The waitress stopped being rude when she brought the check. A little late? Shame because it was yummy. --["GoshBuster"] + ------ + ''2006-01-12 17:08:53'' [[nbsp]] I've been eating at The Mustard Seed for about six years and can't believe some of the negative comments that I've read here. For instance, Alison's comment about the water. They always ask if you want bottled or tap water. Besides who, when given a choice would drink Davis water anyway. As far as the cake, I had a Birthday there, brought in a cake from Ciocolat and the $1.50 charge per person was made very clear to me. She probably misunderstood the explanation of the charge. As far as waiting for the food, well I've waited 40 minutes at In and Out and The Mustard Sedd's menu is a bit more complex, don't you think? One of my favorite pastas is their "Crab and ASPARAGUS Pasta." They've never served an alfredo that I know of. As for the service it's been great. The servers will bend over backwards to do anything they can to make your meal more enjoyable and I would recommend it to anyone.. In my opinion it's the best restaurant in town. Jeffrey Evans --["JeffreyEvans"] + ------ + ''2006-01-12 17:52:03'' [[nbsp]] Its perfectly reasonable for a restaurant to charge a corking of a dessert plate fee. I do agree with the comments about the long wait. Even with reservations, I've had to wait to get seated, and they take way too long to get you your food. --["CraigBrozinsky"] + ------ + ''2006-02-01 15:24:35'' [[nbsp]] 2-1-06 Good food, astonishingly rude service. Four adults ordered dinner, dessert and coffee to the tune of almost $200 and then were asked to leave because people had been "waiting almost 20 minutes" for our table. This despite the fact that all other tables had been seated within 5-10 minutes of our seating. We were well-dressed, did not misbehave nor laugh out loud. The only thing we did not do was order wine. I was prepared to recommend this restaurant to my friends. Not now. Not ever. --["ChristineJohnson"] + ------ + ''2006-02-12 23:46:35'' [[nbsp]] I've eaten at the Mustard Seed several times and I have always had a great time. The food and service were both great. It is on the expensive side, but the food is worth it. At times the service has been slow, but I found this to be a good thing because it gave me and my friends a chance to enjoy our wine, savor each course, and have a nice conversation without rushing to eat. I also enjoy how the menu constantly changes with what is in season. --["SharonPetersen"] + ------ + ''2006-02-13 16:15:53'' [[nbsp]] While we may have witnessed the hostess/manager screaming at the waitress for seating another couple at the wrong table - before we even made it in the door - we had a very nice experience at the Mustard Seed. The service we received was perfectly adequate, but each and every dish was wonderful. The seared ahi in a ponzu citrus sauce w/ wasabi mashed potatoes...a true delight. I look forward to my next visit. --["MichaelMellema"] + ------ + ''2006-04-30 23:25:34'' [[nbsp]] Easily one of the best restaurants in town! By that I mean top 3 or so. Excellent food, good wine list with lots of local favorites, knowledgeable staff, and friendly owner. I’m from the Bay Area and don’t usually blink at high prices, but I found the menu to be over priced. All in all, a great experience. --["DjzayValenta"] + ------ + ''2006-06-13 14:14:12'' [[nbsp]] I've eaten here a couple of times with my boyfriend. Nice atmosphere, great service, good food. No complaints, really. --["AndreaStewart"] + ------ + ''2006-06-28 11:18:35'' [[nbsp]] Mustard Seed has wonderful food, however, the manager is insane. As Michael mentioned, she is not discrete or polite when giving employees feedback. I have known some wonderful servers who worked for her and eventually quit because of her ridiculous demands and rude behavior. If you had bad service its probably because all the good servers have left due to bad working conditions. Even though I loved the food there I won't go back because I don't want to support a business that has such bad treatment for hardworking employees (many of whom are college students who need the jobs). --["AliceSaurus"] + ------ + ''2006-07-06 13:59:39'' [[nbsp]] Love the food, love the atmosphere...but won't go back because of the extremely rude behavior of the manager. I have witnessed the yelling at the staff on several occasions but the last two times that I was there our server was in tears. I spoke to the manager about the behavior and I think she still wanted to blame it on the server. Too bad because it really has wonderful food. --["NancyWilson"] + ------ + ''2006-09-27 17:58:18'' [[nbsp]] The food was fancy but mediocre. The only vegetarian options reside on the appetizers list. The restaurant DOES charge for water without asking. --["JustinCummins"] + ------ + ''2006-10-13 11:34:03'' [[nbsp]] Too bad that Satan runs the joint screaming the whole time your trying to enjoy your 30 dollar dinner plate and 5 dollar water. Food is really not even very good. Silverware was a bit "dirty," and so was the manager's vulgar ways of speaking to her employees! I will never go back! --["LeeBerret"] + ------ + ''2006-11-01 16:01:29'' [[nbsp]] They have the best lunch menu in Davis. I love it! And the staff is very friendly and always remember me when I come back. I think the dinner menu is not that impressive, however. There are few choices and though I've never had anything fabulous for dinner, I've always paid dearly. Also, as one of the better restaurants in town, the MS could really use a more updated and higher quality wine list. That said: their lunch is to die for!! --["GradStudent06"] + ------ + ''2006-12-15 13:14:58'' [[nbsp]] The negative comments about The Mustardseed posted here are very puzzling. My wife and I have been regulars there since the restaurant started, and even before that when Paul and Robyn ran a downtown deli. The food has generally been excellent and the service impeccable. We have dined in some of the world’s great restaurants, so we know what good food and service are all about, and The Mustardseed has plenty of both. --["JohnCrowe"] + ------ + ''2007-02-24 15:33:13'' [[nbsp]] The service is unprofessional and rather obnoxious. The owner is confrontational and inappropriate. I've eaten at Mustard Seed 4-5 times in the last year and the ambiance is great. The food is good, too. But, we’ve had enough of the service and snobby owner. She believes Mustard Seed is Chez Panisse. It is not. One Mustard Seed waiter fancies himself a comedian and makes his routine part of your dining entertainment. One fellow diner wanted his steak well done, this waiter said, "once you go black you never go back." Another time much younger friends used a gift certificate and the owner remarked, "what DID you do to deserve THIS!?" She is condescending, odd and very pretentious. When we last ate there she screamed at her staff, "Why is table X looking at me!?" This all detracts from enjoying a good meal and atmosphere. People go to dinner to relax, not to endure forced banter and irascible, mercurial owners. Davis offers many options for good food/professional staff. Go elsewhere. --["RobertBoole"] + ------ + ''2007-03-04 13:35:48'' [[nbsp]] I would say this place is ideal for a lunch date: delicious food, a cosy set-up, and service a bit on the slow side. I've always really enjoyed lunch here. --["LynnetteWharton"] + ------ + ''2007-05-02 11:32:10'' [[nbsp]] The food is definitely not worth the big price tag. Great CA wine list. Food was average and overpriced. Service is really slow. Friendly. Somewhat romantic only we would have preferred the deck to the crowded noisy inside tables. The best part of the meal was the dessert and the salad. One of the nicest restaurants in Davis only not totally impressed by it. --["Users/HeatherParker"] + ------ + ''2007-05-16 04:17:06'' [[nbsp]] I agree with many of the negative comments here concerning the service and the so-so food. The owner Robyn can be quite rude and I know from personal experience. They too asked me and my fiance to move in the middle of dessert for a large party who had been waiting a few minutes...very annoying and unprofessional. The waitress's there are also just as bad, even more obnoxious at times. You think after blowing 200 bucks for dinner these people would learn how to treat their customers. NOT recommended. --["Users/christinegallo"] + ------ + ''2007-05-18 21:48:47'' [[nbsp]] They have the best food I've had in Davis, no question, but the staff definitely seemed cool and condescending. The place felt very, I guess, white - I felt like I was at a country club in the northeast fifty years ago. It's the kind of thing you can't put your finger on, but they have a way of making you feel like you don't belong. The lack of vegetarian options was also disappointing, and I'm not even a vegetarian - I just don't like eating out to always mean eating meat. That said, I also appreciate them bringing good food to the farmer's market. --["Users/wobbly"] + ------ + ''2007-05-19 23:49:55'' [[nbsp]] We've eaten here several times and it's always good and interesting food, as it was when we returned today, but I have to mention the gazpacho which we just tried for the first time - it is amazing. Very light and with a great blend of subtle flavors that fill the mouth and last a long time. Little bits of cucumber, red onion, garlic, fresh herbs. It's not something I would normally order anywhere, but I would get it here again in an instant. --["Users/EdHenn"] + ------ + ''2007-07-25 14:07:59'' [[nbsp]] I went there and felt as if i was bothering them i though this was a business, I won't be back i will not recommend at all , The owners need to take etiquette classes sooner than later if want to stay around to many people feel the same way i do if the owners read this maybe you can take seriously and try harder --["Users/dickjones"] + ------ + ''2007-08-05 10:00:10'' [[nbsp]] First off, I'm one of the biggest fans of the food of The Mustard Seed. Living three blocks away, we regularly go there, and it's our favorite place to take out of town guests. However, simply put, Paul and the other often hardworking staff cannot make up for Robyn's often rude and frantic behavior. + + We’ve constantly witnessed all of the "don'ts" in restaurant customer service, and it comes down to Robyn. And, now, she's actively deleting mostly reasonable negative comments. + + Paul and Robyn, I've been a fan since your deli on G Street. There's no place I'd rather take visitors to Davis or simply enjoy that nice end of week dinner, but it's often been intolerable. You wouldn't believe how happy we were a couple of weeks ago to eat dinner there when you weren't there. + + We'll give you a few more chances, and really, for the sake of your food and the delight in patronizing a locally owned business, really hope it gets better. I just can’t apologize to our guests anymore. --["Users/ScottLay"]

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- [[Image(The_Mustard_Seed.jpg, right, thumbnail)]] - - \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Location'''\|\| - \|\|[[Address(222 ["D Street"])]], near the ["Pence Gallery"]\|\| - \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Hours'''\|\| - \|\|Lunch: Tuesday-Friday 11:30am-2:00pm\|\| - \|\|Dinner: Tuesday-Saturday 5:30pm-8:30pm\|\| - \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Phone'''\|\| - \|\|(530)758-5750\|\| - \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Web site'''\|\| - \|\|[http://www.mustardseeddavis.com/ MustardSeedDavis.com]\|\| - - '''The Mustard Seed''' used to operate as a take-out restaurant tucked away in the courtyard at 231 G Street. When ["Soga's"] moved to its new location, The Mustard Seed took over the old Soga's spot. It's an interesting, casual ["Wine" wine] bistro serving California cuisine and local wines. - - Enhance your romance. Wine and dine in our little cabin in the trees or outside on our garden patio. - - [[Comments]] This restaurant is good. they have great bread with cheese on the inside, chilled and served with rosemary butter. the salad i had was absolutely divine. perhaps the best salad i have ever had in my life. it had toasted pistachios, strawberries, roasted asparagus, and goat cheese, the dressing was light and matched very well. the main dishes were ok, but nothing amazing. the salmon was slightly overcooked. i would say this restaurant is below ["Seasons"] in terms of food and service, but with a pleasant, homey, rustic, gardeny, atmosphere, instead of seasons more modern decour. they are both a little on the pricey side, you can expect to pay 15-30 for a main dish and 6-9 for a salad. i might go back when my bank account recovers :). ["MattHh"] - ------ - They also do catering. I believe the restaurant's menu used to be fairly random, because they would make whatever they were serving over the weekend at various weddings, etc. We had them cater our wedding and the food (and service) was fantastic. We eat here once or twice a year for special occasions.-- ["RussBowlus"] - ------ - Mustard is good, but their service is lowsy. I took my roommate and bunch of people there for a 21st birthday celebration and they completely screwed us on the bill. $500 dollars later I was about to punch the waitress for some of the things she charged us for. For instance, not telling us she was using bottled water and continuing to refill at $3 a bottle. (We had 11 bottles total). And also on top of that I called ahead to ask if I could bring a cake, so the person told me yes, but that it was a 1.50 charge which I thought was more than reasonable. She charged us a $1.50 per slice. Which came out to be $18, and the funny part is we gave them the rest of the cake. After much arguing I got the bill down to 470, but it was ridculous! Good thing for the waitress gratuity was fixed at 18% or I would have stiffed her! --["AllisonTakeuchi"] - - * Or at least there was some majorly poor communication on the restaurant's part on this day. I've known the restaurant to be obsessive about ''service'' (i.e., frequent refills and drink attention), but as is the case with many fancy restaurants, many things are left to implication. A good indicator you need to ask what you're being charged for is when they tell you the specials without telling you the price--this suggests they're used to dealing with people who don't care. --["JaimeRaba" jr] - *This is an upscale restaurant, 18% for parties 6 and over is pretty standard. The water incident is absolutely ridiculous, even the most upscale place is suppose to assume tap water if not specified. if you order water without specifying it to be bottled, it is ILLEGAL for the place to charge you for it. Restaurants are mandated by law to serve tapwater free of charge. Personally i have ordered water, and was never charged here. hopefully the water and cake was an isolated incedent because that is ridiculous.["MattHh"] - ------ - My girl took me here for my recent 24th bday (9/14), and it was easily the worst restaurant experience I ever had. The service was absolutely terrible. There were 3 parties + us (no party bigger than 5, my party was just me and the lady), two of which were seated after us. It took a solid 20 minuntes for the waitress to take our order, another 20 minutes to get the appetizer salads, and another hour to get our main courses. - - I ordered penne alfredo, which was absolutely mediocre. The menu failed to mention that half the volume of this dish was asparagus (ick). - - Overall, a supremely disappointing experience. Especially sad since my girlfriend is a poor college student but wanted to "make the night special" by dropping $75 for a sucky dinner. I won't be back. --["DomenicSantangelo"] - ---- - I have visited the Mustard Seed so many times over the years! I have always had an enjoyable experience and I have even gotten to know the owner/chef: Robyn. The last time I visited I ordered duck and my husband ordered a French rack of lamb. Everything was absolutely delicious. We also ordered a bottle of Boony Doon's Big House Red (a good red wine for the price). One of the things I really like about the restaurant is that the menu changes almost daily and has a lot of seasonal specials. I remember getting a salad with pomogrante seeds during the Fall. Quite delicious. The negatives for this restaurant is that it is quite small and the air conditioning doesn't always work quite as well as I would like. But despite being small, it is charming. If you visit I would recommend the outdoor patio seating (if the weather is nice). It's a great place to sip wine and enjoy the fabulous food. Some other reviewers have said it is expensive, but I don't think it is anymore expensive than other fine dining restaurants. Also, I have been dining there for years and have never been charged for water. --["SherryOneal"] - ------ - ''2005-10-14 15:17:34'' [[nbsp]] I was very disappointed in my experience there. I had been told it was a good place to eat, and when we finally rebelled against eating one more guest lunch at the Silo Pub 8 of us (including our guest from UCLA) went there for lunch. I have a milk allergy, and I don't care for smoke flavor, so there was all of one thing I could eat on the menu. While I was waiting for the rest of my party to arrive I was standing next to the register with a couple other people with my back to the kitchen. I don't have eyes in the back of my head, so I didn't see the waitress. Instead of speaking in a well-mannered tone of voice, she basically shouted at me. Then, she was unpleasant during the ordering process. For salad, soups and sandwiches, I just don't see where the snooty and rude behavior is justified. I won't bother to go back--not much I can eat there anyway, but I wouldn't recommend it to anyone either. --["EllenPyatt"] - ------ - ''2005-10-26 16:25:00'' [[nbsp]] I think it's the best restaurant in Davis. Excellent food. I've only been once, but the service was perfect. Of course it cost me $100 for me and my date, but that was after appetizers/entrees/wine/beer/dessert/+ a good tip. --["JeffSpeckles"] - ------ - ''2005-12-17 19:55:39'' [[nbsp]] I had been here before (I grew up in town), but last night was the first time my boyfriend and I had gone since we moved back here. The food and service were fantastic- as good as some of our favorite places in Berkeley (which is high praise). I have a milk allergy (like one of the other comment-ers above), and when I told our waitress she hunted down the restaurant's owner in the middle of the dinner rush, and together they came up with a new mini-menu of options for me to choose from. We will definitely be back soon. -- ["AntoniaOakley"] - ------ - ''2005-12-22 14:25:08'' [[nbsp]] I do have to give credit to the food because it was delicious. I had the grilled steak and my friend had salmon and they were both great. The place is so small though that we felt like we were sharing a table with the people next to us. Not to mention I couldn't move my chair back without hitting the person behind me. The service was very rude though. Our dessert was so bad we couldn't eat it and our waitress proceeded to argue with us about how it was fine. Finally, after we took turns expressing several strong arguements as to why we could not eat it, she took it back. The waitress stopped being rude when she brought the check. A little late? Shame because it was yummy. --["GoshBuster"] - ------ - ''2006-01-12 17:08:53'' [[nbsp]] I've been eating at The Mustard Seed for about six years and can't believe some of the negative comments that I've read here. For instance, Alison's comment about the water. They always ask if you want bottled or tap water. Besides who, when given a choice would drink Davis water anyway. As far as the cake, I had a Birthday there, brought in a cake from Ciocolat and the $1.50 charge per person was made very clear to me. She probably misunderstood the explanation of the charge. As far as waiting for the food, well I've waited 40 minutes at In and Out and The Mustard Sedd's menu is a bit more complex, don't you think? One of my favorite pastas is their "Crab and ASPARAGUS Pasta." They've never served an alfredo that I know of. As for the service it's been great. The servers will bend over backwards to do anything they can to make your meal more enjoyable and I would recommend it to anyone.. In my opinion it's the best restaurant in town. Jeffrey Evans --["JeffreyEvans"] - ------ - ''2006-01-12 17:52:03'' [[nbsp]] Its perfectly reasonable for a restaurant to charge a corking of a dessert plate fee. I do agree with the comments about the long wait. Even with reservations, I've had to wait to get seated, and they take way too long to get you your food. --["CraigBrozinsky"] - ------ - ''2006-02-01 15:24:35'' [[nbsp]] 2-1-06 Good food, astonishingly rude service. Four adults ordered dinner, dessert and coffee to the tune of almost $200 and then were asked to leave because people had been "waiting almost 20 minutes" for our table. This despite the fact that all other tables had been seated within 5-10 minutes of our seating. We were well-dressed, did not misbehave nor laugh out loud. The only thing we did not do was order wine. I was prepared to recommend this restaurant to my friends. Not now. Not ever. --["ChristineJohnson"] - ------ - ''2006-02-12 23:46:35'' [[nbsp]] I've eaten at the Mustard Seed several times and I have always had a great time. The food and service were both great. It is on the expensive side, but the food is worth it. At times the service has been slow, but I found this to be a good thing because it gave me and my friends a chance to enjoy our wine, savor each course, and have a nice conversation without rushing to eat. I also enjoy how the menu constantly changes with what is in season. --["SharonPetersen"] - ------ - ''2006-02-13 16:15:53'' [[nbsp]] While we may have witnessed the hostess/manager screaming at the waitress for seating another couple at the wrong table - before we even made it in the door - we had a very nice experience at the Mustard Seed. The service we received was perfectly adequate, but each and every dish was wonderful. The seared ahi in a ponzu citrus sauce w/ wasabi mashed potatoes...a true delight. I look forward to my next visit. --["MichaelMellema"] - ------ - ''2006-04-30 23:25:34'' [[nbsp]] Easily one of the best restaurants in town! By that I mean top 3 or so. Excellent food, good wine list with lots of local favorites, knowledgeable staff, and friendly owner. I’m from the Bay Area and don’t usually blink at high prices, but I found the menu to be over priced. All in all, a great experience. --["DjzayValenta"] - ------ - ''2006-06-13 14:14:12'' [[nbsp]] I've eaten here a couple of times with my boyfriend. Nice atmosphere, great service, good food. No complaints, really. --["AndreaStewart"] - ------ - ''2006-06-28 11:18:35'' [[nbsp]] Mustard Seed has wonderful food, however, the manager is insane. As Michael mentioned, she is not discrete or polite when giving employees feedback. I have known some wonderful servers who worked for her and eventually quit because of her ridiculous demands and rude behavior. If you had bad service its probably because all the good servers have left due to bad working conditions. Even though I loved the food there I won't go back because I don't want to support a business that has such bad treatment for hardworking employees (many of whom are college students who need the jobs). --["AliceSaurus"] - ------ - ''2006-07-06 13:59:39'' [[nbsp]] Love the food, love the atmosphere...but won't go back because of the extremely rude behavior of the manager. I have witnessed the yelling at the staff on several occasions but the last two times that I was there our server was in tears. I spoke to the manager about the behavior and I think she still wanted to blame it on the server. Too bad because it really has wonderful food. --["NancyWilson"] - ------ - ''2006-09-27 17:58:18'' [[nbsp]] The food was fancy but mediocre. The only vegetarian options reside on the appetizers list. The restaurant DOES charge for water without asking. --["JustinCummins"] - ------ - ''2006-10-13 11:34:03'' [[nbsp]] Too bad that Satan runs the joint screaming the whole time your trying to enjoy your 30 dollar dinner plate and 5 dollar water. Food is really not even very good. Silverware was a bit "dirty," and so was the manager's vulgar ways of speaking to her employees! I will never go back! --["LeeBerret"] - ------ - ''2006-11-01 16:01:29'' [[nbsp]] They have the best lunch menu in Davis. I love it! And the staff is very friendly and always remember me when I come back. I think the dinner menu is not that impressive, however. There are few choices and though I've never had anything fabulous for dinner, I've always paid dearly. Also, as one of the better restaurants in town, the MS could really use a more updated and higher quality wine list. That said: their lunch is to die for!! --["GradStudent06"] - ------ - ''2006-12-15 13:14:58'' [[nbsp]] The negative comments about The Mustardseed posted here are very puzzling. My wife and I have been regulars there since the restaurant started, and even before that when Paul and Robyn ran a downtown deli. The food has generally been excellent and the service impeccable. We have dined in some of the world’s great restaurants, so we know what good food and service are all about, and The Mustardseed has plenty of both. --["JohnCrowe"] - ------ - ''2007-02-24 15:33:13'' [[nbsp]] The service is unprofessional and rather obnoxious. The owner is confrontational and inappropriate. I've eaten at Mustard Seed 4-5 times in the last year and the ambiance is great. The food is good, too. But, we’ve had enough of the service and snobby owner. She believes Mustard Seed is Chez Panisse. It is not. One Mustard Seed waiter fancies himself a comedian and makes his routine part of your dining entertainment. One fellow diner wanted his steak well done, this waiter said, "once you go black you never go back." Another time much younger friends used a gift certificate and the owner remarked, "what DID you do to deserve THIS!?" She is condescending, odd and very pretentious. When we last ate there she screamed at her staff, "Why is table X looking at me!?" This all detracts from enjoying a good meal and atmosphere. People go to dinner to relax, not to endure forced banter and irascible, mercurial owners. Davis offers many options for good food/professional staff. Go elsewhere. --["RobertBoole"] - ------ - ''2007-03-04 13:35:48'' [[nbsp]] I would say this place is ideal for a lunch date: delicious food, a cosy set-up, and service a bit on the slow side. I've always really enjoyed lunch here. --["LynnetteWharton"] - ------ - ''2007-05-02 11:32:10'' [[nbsp]] The food is definitely not worth the big price tag. Great CA wine list. Food was average and overpriced. Service is really slow. Friendly. Somewhat romantic only we would have preferred the deck to the crowded noisy inside tables. The best part of the meal was the dessert and the salad. One of the nicest restaurants in Davis only not totally impressed by it. --["Users/HeatherParker"] - ------ - ''2007-05-16 04:17:06'' [[nbsp]] I agree with many of the negative comments here concerning the service and the so-so food. The owner Robyn can be quite rude and I know from personal experience. They too asked me and my fiance to move in the middle of dessert for a large party who had been waiting a few minutes...very annoying and unprofessional. The waitress's there are also just as bad, even more obnoxious at times. You think after blowing 200 bucks for dinner these people would learn how to treat their customers. NOT recommended. --["Users/christinegallo"] - ------ - ''2007-05-18 21:48:47'' [[nbsp]] They have the best food I've had in Davis, no question, but the staff definitely seemed cool and condescending. The place felt very, I guess, white - I felt like I was at a country club in the northeast fifty years ago. It's the kind of thing you can't put your finger on, but they have a way of making you feel like you don't belong. The lack of vegetarian options was also disappointing, and I'm not even a vegetarian - I just don't like eating out to always mean eating meat. That said, I also appreciate them bringing good food to the farmer's market. --["Users/wobbly"] - ------ - ''2007-05-19 23:49:55'' [[nbsp]] We've eaten here several times and it's always good and interesting food, as it was when we returned today, but I have to mention the gazpacho which we just tried for the first time - it is amazing. Very light and with a great blend of subtle flavors that fill the mouth and last a long time. Little bits of cucumber, red onion, garlic, fresh herbs. It's not something I would normally order anywhere, but I would get it here again in an instant. --["Users/EdHenn"] - ------ - ''2007-07-25 14:07:59'' [[nbsp]] I went there and felt as if i was bothering them i though this was a business, I won't be back i will not recommend at all , The owners need to take etiquette classes sooner than later if want to stay around to many people feel the same way i do if the owners read this maybe you can take seriously and try harder --["Users/dickjones"] - ------ - ''2007-08-05 10:00:10'' [[nbsp]] First off, I'm one of the biggest fans of the food of The Mustard Seed. Living three blocks away, we regularly go there, and it's our favorite place to take out of town guests. However, simply put, Paul and the other often hardworking staff cannot make up for Robyn's often rude and frantic behavior. - - We’ve constantly witnessed all of the "don'ts" in restaurant customer service, and it comes down to Robyn. And, now, she's actively deleting mostly reasonable negative comments. - - Paul and Robyn, I've been a fan since your deli on G Street. There's no place I'd rather take visitors to Davis or simply enjoy that nice end of week dinner, but it's often been intolerable. You wouldn't believe how happy we were a couple of weeks ago to eat dinner there when you weren't there. - - We'll give you a few more chances, and really, for the sake of your food and the delight in patronizing a locally owned business, really hope it gets better. I just can’t apologize to our guests anymore. --["Users/ScottLay"]	+ deleted

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ScottLay — 2007-08-05 09:01:14

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	+ ------ + ''2007-08-05 10:00:10'' [[nbsp]] First off, I'm one of the biggest fans of the food of The Mustard Seed. Living three blocks away, we regularly go there, and it's our favorite place to take out of town guests. However, simply put, Paul and the other often hardworking staff cannot make up for Robyn's often rude and frantic behavior. + + We’ve constantly witnessed all of the "don'ts" in restaurant customer service, and it comes down to Robyn. And, now, she's actively deleting mostly reasonable negative comment + + Paul and Robyn, I've been a fan since your deli on G Street. There's no place I'd rather take visitors to Davis or simply enjoy that nice end of week dinner, but it's often been intolerable. You wouldn't believe how happy we were a couple of weeks ago to eat dinner there when you weren't there. + + We'll give you a few more chances, and really, for the sake of your food and the delight in patronizing a locally owned business, really hope it gets better. I just can’t apologize to our guests anymore. --["Users/ScottLay"]

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EdWins — 2007-08-04 17:32:22

Revert to version 75 (kinda says something about the place that theres so many neg comments to remove.).

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	+ ''2007-05-18 21:48:47'' [[nbsp]] They have the best food I've had in Davis, no question, but the staff definitely seemed cool and condescending. The place felt very, I guess, white - I felt like I was at a country club in the northeast fifty years ago. It's the kind of thing you can't put your finger on, but they have a way of making you feel like you don't belong. The lack of vegetarian options was also disappointing, and I'm not even a vegetarian - I just don't like eating out to always mean eating meat. That said, I also appreciate them bringing good food to the farmer's market. --["Users/wobbly"] + ------ + ''2007-05-19 23:49:55'' [[nbsp]] We've eaten here several times and it's always good and interesting food, as it was when we returned today, but I have to mention the gazpacho which we just tried for the first time - it is amazing. Very light and with a great blend of subtle flavors that fill the mouth and last a long time. Little bits of cucumber, red onion, garlic, fresh herbs. It's not something I would normally order anywhere, but I would get it here again in an instant. --["Users/EdHenn"] + ------ + ''2007-07-25 14:07:59'' [[nbsp]] I went there and felt as if i was bothering them i though this was a business, I won't be back i will not recommend at all , The owners need to take etiquette classes sooner than later if want to stay around to many people feel the same way i do if the owners read this maybe you can take seriously and try harder --["Users/dickjones"]

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ROBYNBERGMAN — 2007-08-04 17:28:20

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- ''2007-05-18 21:48:47'' [[nbsp]] They have the best food I've had in Davis, no question, but the staff definitely seemed cool and condescending. The place felt very, I guess, white - I felt like I was at a country club in the northeast fifty years ago. It's the kind of thing you can't put your finger on, but they have a way of making you feel like you don't belong. The lack of vegetarian options was also disappointing, and I'm not even a vegetarian - I just don't like eating out to always mean eating meat. That said, I also appreciate them bringing good food to the farmer's market. --["Users/wobbly"] - ------ - ''2007-05-19 23:49:55'' [[nbsp]] We've eaten here several times and it's always good and interesting food, as it was when we returned today, but I have to mention the gazpacho which we just tried for the first time - it is amazing. Very light and with a great blend of subtle flavors that fill the mouth and last a long time. Little bits of cucumber, red onion, garlic, fresh herbs. It's not something I would normally order anywhere, but I would get it here again in an instant. --["Users/EdHenn"] - ------ - ''2007-07-25 14:07:59'' [[nbsp]] I went there and felt as if i was bothering them i though this was a business, I won't be back i will not recommend at all , The owners need to take etiquette classes sooner than later if want to stay around to many people feel the same way i do if the owners read this maybe you can take seriously and try harder --["Users/dickjones"]

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EdWins — 2007-08-04 17:26:05

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EdWins — 2007-08-04 17:24:02

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-	+ Mustard is good, but their service is lowsy. I took my roommate and bunch of people there for a 21st birthday celebration and they completely screwed us on the bill. $500 dollars later I was about to punch the waitress for some of the things she charged us for. For instance, not telling us she was using bottled water and continuing to refill at $3 a bottle. (We had 11 bottles total). And also on top of that I called ahead to ask if I could bring a cake, so the person told me yes, but that it was a 1.50 charge which I thought was more than reasonable. She charged us a $1.50 per slice. Which came out to be $18, and the funny part is we gave them the rest of the cake. After much arguing I got the bill down to 470, but it was ridculous! Good thing for the waitress gratuity was fixed at 18% or I would have stiffed her! --["AllisonTakeuchi"]

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ROBYNBERGMAN — 2007-08-04 17:22:43

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- Mustard is good, but their service is lowsy. I took my roommate and bunch of people there for a 21st birthday celebration and they completely screwed us on the bill. $500 dollars later I was about to punch the waitress for some of the things she charged us for. For instance, not telling us she was using bottled water and continuing to refill at $3 a bottle. (We had 11 bottles total). And also on top of that I called ahead to ask if I could bring a cake, so the person told me yes, but that it was a 1.50 charge which I thought was more than reasonable. She charged us a $1.50 per slice. Which came out to be $18, and the funny part is we gave them the rest of the cake. After much arguing I got the bill down to 470, but it was ridculous! Good thing for the waitress gratuity was fixed at 18% or I would have stiffed her! --["AllisonTakeuchi"]	+

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EdWins — 2007-08-04 17:21:58

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-	+ [[Comments]] This restaurant is good. they have great bread with cheese on the inside, chilled and served with rosemary butter. the salad i had was absolutely divine. perhaps the best salad i have ever had in my life. it had toasted pistachios, strawberries, roasted asparagus, and goat cheese, the dressing was light and matched very well. the main dishes were ok, but nothing amazing. the salmon was slightly overcooked. i would say this restaurant is below ["Seasons"] in terms of food and service, but with a pleasant, homey, rustic, gardeny, atmosphere, instead of seasons more modern decour. they are both a little on the pricey side, you can expect to pay 15-30 for a main dish and 6-9 for a salad. i might go back when my bank account recovers :). ["MattHh"]
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-	+ They also do catering. I believe the restaurant's menu used to be fairly random, because they would make whatever they were serving over the weekend at various weddings, etc. We had them cater our wedding and the food (and service) was fantastic. We eat here once or twice a year for special occasions.-- ["RussBowlus"]

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- [ [Comments]] This restaurant is good. they have great bread with cheese on the inside, chilled and served with rosemary butter. the salad i had was absolutely divine. perhaps the best salad i have ever had in my life. it had toasted pistachios, strawberries, roasted asparagus, and goat cheese, the dressing was light and matched very well. the main dishes were ok, but nothing amazing. the salmon was slightly overcooked. i would say this restaurant is below ["Seasons"] in terms of food and service, but with a pleasant, homey, rustic, gardeny, atmosphere, instead of seasons more modern decour. they are both a little on the pricey side, you can expect to pay 15-30 for a main dish and 6-9 for a salad. i might go back when my bank account recovers :). ["MattHh"]	+

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- [[Comments]] This restaurant is good. they have great bread with cheese on the inside, chilled and served with rosemary butter. the salad i had was absolutely divine. perhaps the best salad i have ever had in my life. it had toasted pistachios, strawberries, roasted asparagus, and goat cheese, the dressing was light and matched very well. the main dishes were ok, but nothing amazing. the salmon was slightly overcooked. i would say this restaurant is below ["Seasons"] in terms of food and service, but with a pleasant, homey, rustic, gardeny, atmosphere, instead of seasons more modern decour. they are both a little on the pricey side, you can expect to pay 15-30 for a main dish and 6-9 for a salad. i might go back when my bank account recovers :). ["MattHh"]	+ [ [Comments]] This restaurant is good. they have great bread with cheese on the inside, chilled and served with rosemary butter. the salad i had was absolutely divine. perhaps the best salad i have ever had in my life. it had toasted pistachios, strawberries, roasted asparagus, and goat cheese, the dressing was light and matched very well. the main dishes were ok, but nothing amazing. the salmon was slightly overcooked. i would say this restaurant is below ["Seasons"] in terms of food and service, but with a pleasant, homey, rustic, gardeny, atmosphere, instead of seasons more modern decour. they are both a little on the pricey side, you can expect to pay 15-30 for a main dish and 6-9 for a salad. i might go back when my bank account recovers :). ["MattHh"]

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ElleWeber — 2007-08-04 17:01:00

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	+ [[Comments]] This restaurant is good. they have great bread with cheese on the inside, chilled and served with rosemary butter. the salad i had was absolutely divine. perhaps the best salad i have ever had in my life. it had toasted pistachios, strawberries, roasted asparagus, and goat cheese, the dressing was light and matched very well. the main dishes were ok, but nothing amazing. the salmon was slightly overcooked. i would say this restaurant is below ["Seasons"] in terms of food and service, but with a pleasant, homey, rustic, gardeny, atmosphere, instead of seasons more modern decour. they are both a little on the pricey side, you can expect to pay 15-30 for a main dish and 6-9 for a salad. i might go back when my bank account recovers :). ["MattHh"] + ------ + They also do catering. I believe the restaurant's menu used to be fairly random, because they would make whatever they were serving over the weekend at various weddings, etc. We had them cater our wedding and the food (and service) was fantastic. We eat here once or twice a year for special occasions.-- ["RussBowlus"] + ------ + Mustard is good, but their service is lowsy. I took my roommate and bunch of people there for a 21st birthday celebration and they completely screwed us on the bill. $500 dollars later I was about to punch the waitress for some of the things she charged us for. For instance, not telling us she was using bottled water and continuing to refill at $3 a bottle. (We had 11 bottles total). And also on top of that I called ahead to ask if I could bring a cake, so the person told me yes, but that it was a 1.50 charge which I thought was more than reasonable. She charged us a $1.50 per slice. Which came out to be $18, and the funny part is we gave them the rest of the cake. After much arguing I got the bill down to 470, but it was ridculous! Good thing for the waitress gratuity was fixed at 18% or I would have stiffed her! --["AllisonTakeuchi"]
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	+ * Or at least there was some majorly poor communication on the restaurant's part on this day. I've known the restaurant to be obsessive about ''service'' (i.e., frequent refills and drink attention), but as is the case with many fancy restaurants, many things are left to implication. A good indicator you need to ask what you're being charged for is when they tell you the specials without telling you the price--this suggests they're used to dealing with people who don't care. --["JaimeRaba" jr] + *This is an upscale restaurant, 18% for parties 6 and over is pretty standard. The water incident is absolutely ridiculous, even the most upscale place is suppose to assume tap water if not specified. if you order water without specifying it to be bottled, it is ILLEGAL for the place to charge you for it. Restaurants are mandated by law to serve tapwater free of charge. Personally i have ordered water, and was never charged here. hopefully the water and cake was an isolated incedent because that is ridiculous.["MattHh"] + ------ + My girl took me here for my recent 24th bday (9/14), and it was easily the worst restaurant experience I ever had. The service was absolutely terrible. There were 3 parties + us (no party bigger than 5, my party was just me and the lady), two of which were seated after us. It took a solid 20 minuntes for the waitress to take our order, another 20 minutes to get the appetizer salads, and another hour to get our main courses.
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- - -	+ Overall, a supremely disappointing experience. Especially sad since my girlfriend is a poor college student but wanted to "make the night special" by dropping $75 for a sucky dinner. I won't be back. --["DomenicSantangelo"]
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-	+ ------ + ''2005-10-14 15:17:34'' [[nbsp]] I was very disappointed in my experience there. I had been told it was a good place to eat, and when we finally rebelled against eating one more guest lunch at the Silo Pub 8 of us (including our guest from UCLA) went there for lunch. I have a milk allergy, and I don't care for smoke flavor, so there was all of one thing I could eat on the menu. While I was waiting for the rest of my party to arrive I was standing next to the register with a couple other people with my back to the kitchen. I don't have eyes in the back of my head, so I didn't see the waitress. Instead of speaking in a well-mannered tone of voice, she basically shouted at me. Then, she was unpleasant during the ordering process. For salad, soups and sandwiches, I just don't see where the snooty and rude behavior is justified. I won't bother to go back--not much I can eat there anyway, but I wouldn't recommend it to anyone either. --["EllenPyatt"]
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- - '	+ ------ + ''2005-12-22 14:25:08'' [[nbsp]] I do have to give credit to the food because it was delicious. I had the grilled steak and my friend had salmon and they were both great. The place is so small though that we felt like we were sharing a table with the people next to us. Not to mention I couldn't move my chair back without hitting the person behind me. The service was very rude though. Our dessert was so bad we couldn't eat it and our waitress proceeded to argue with us about how it was fine. Finally, after we took turns expressing several strong arguements as to why we could not eat it, she took it back. The waitress stopped being rude when she brought the check. A little late? Shame because it was yummy. --["GoshBuster"]