The Mustard Seed - Davis

It pains me to write a review of this nature but I refuse to remain silent. Long story short, I have been to this establishment multiple times over the past couple of years. I have gone with my mom, my mom and friends, my second cousin, and with a friend on my most recent visit. Each of these times, Tasia (spelling? has sort of snubbed us. However, when either my mom and/or I go with friends that frequent the restaurant multiple times per week (usually , we are treated like we belong. This is very sad. I told our friends the other day that I will not go there unless I go with them as long as ownership stays the same. It 's very sad and inexcusable. Every single customer should be treated the same way. The above being said, Tiffany, Steven, and our waiter this last time (Josh are awesome! Top notch!! Cool people! The pork loin was very fatty this last time and the female owner was filling water glasses and walked by us several times and never refilled ours. Yes, I could have asked. However, I shouldn 't have had to, so I didn 't. My friend is on a strict gluten-free diet and Josh immediately let us know about all of the options and filled us in on the fact that gluten-free bread was available. My friend had the cauliflower steak. Awesome! Yum! I 'm not even a cauliflower fan but savored the bites I had! Josh was stellar!

For a nice afternoon or evening dining experience, we recommend the Mustard Seed. Price is reasonable based on the quality and quantity. Staff is absolutely in our top 100 best and most attentive.

Always a great meal. Unfortunately it was the 2nd time being sat with my wife nearest the door between inside/outside dining. It's distracting hearing a door opening constantly one foot from your head, especially when other two persons tables were available. Next time I'll speak up and ask to sit somewhere else.

I've been to The Mustard Seed many times and I have always given it five stars. This time though was a huge disappointment. Our waiter was great, however and I definitely give him five stars, although he didn't give us his name so I cannot publicly give him the credit he deserves. Other than him, unfortunately, everything else was under par. It took about an hour for our entrees to be served because the kitchen was “backed up.” Our waiter told us there were a lot of “choice words” going back and forth between the kitchen staff. I think they must have been having a bad/off night. I had the petrale sole and it was just OK. It felt like my stomach was in my throat most of the night and I had terrible heartburn. It was just too rich for me and I felt awful most of the night, well beyond 10 hours after I completed dinner. (Usually I get the scallops but I decided to try something different and I had only heard good things about the sole). Like I said, I think the kitchen and staff were just having an off night. If this had been my first time at The Mustard Seed, I wouldn't be returning. But I've been many times before and have always loved it so I am chalking this experience up to a one off.

When I come into town, my daughter and I always come to the mustard seed. The food is fabulous. My rack of lamb was cooked perfectly and my daughter's duck looked great. Their desserts are exceptional. My chocolate croissant bread pudding capped off my experience to a tee.