Seasons - Davis

The chef changes the menu depending on what is in season and she does not disappoint. The new mushroom dish was divine. Always love the pickled root veggies and... read more The chef changes the menu depending on what is in season and she does not disappoint. The new mushroom dish was divine. Always love the pickled root veggies and this time we tried the blistered shishito peppers with aioli that were excellent. The dessert a crumb cake with berries was delicious.

My overall experience at the Seasons was very pleasant. The servers are one of the nicest bunch you have ever met. It was my birthday there and I brought my own... read more My overall experience at the Seasons was very pleasant. The servers are one of the nicest bunch you have ever met. It was my birthday there and I brought my own cake; they provided all of the cutlery and candles, and cut it all up for us. I have never gotten that treatment anywhere else. the waiters are kind and always ask for our opinions on the food. The food was great and offered a unique experience in both taste and in ingredients. Would recommend.

Seasons has good food and an attentive staff. But if you value your hearing, stay away. The noise level is unbearable: when I ate dinner there recently I came a... read more Seasons has good food and an attentive staff. But if you value your hearing, stay away. The noise level is unbearable: when I ate dinner there recently I came away with a faint ringing in my ears. It is a shame that so few restaurants take seriously the adverse health effects of excessive noise. (I judged it to be about 80 decibels. So many, including Seasons, have concrete floors, walls, ceilings with nothing to absorb the sound, some adding music to this cacophony. Since so many people either suffer from tinnitus or are hearing impaired, one wonders why this trend has continued. Can it be that many restaurants don't care about their customers' health--much the less the fact that many people enjoy conversation?I hope Seasons will take steps to resolve this problem and ensure that the atmosphere is on the same high level as their food and their service.

Since August 2023, Seasons has been under the helm of a new chef. If you look at recent reviews, you will see that there are those who preferred the old Seasons... read more Since August 2023, Seasons has been under the helm of a new chef. If you look at recent reviews, you will see that there are those who preferred the old Seasons under Chef Shideler modern American cuisine) and those who prefer Chef Balagian, who has pivoted to a “Middle Eastern inspired California cuisine”. Personally, I love the new reincarnation of Seasons and think it has become one of the better upscale restaurants in town.I would note though that the restaurant’s description is not exactly accurate as the chef also serves some Italian inspired dishes that probably tap into her experience at the high end Italian restaurant, Allora Sacramento). In addition, some Moroccan and Georgian the country not the state) dishes make appearances as well.We ate a variety of dishes, but the lamb muhammara app was the stand out the muhammara was rich and tangy, the lamb was melt in your mouth soft, even the little side of arugula was fresh and well dressed. The dish is not cheap $28), but the appetizer is big enough for several people to share. The batata harra Lebanese spicy potatoes) mezze was also very good like spicy, herby home fries. For entrees, we ordered the branzino gigantic, charred in a good way, moist, delicious), the goat tagine not served in a tagine, but super rich with many layers of flavors) and a vegan pizza a special being served for a local competition really delicious crust with an interesting combination of mushrooms, eggplants, onions). I would just caution diners with the portions of some of the dishes as some of them are really generous in size e.g. branzino, muhammara).I think the wine list has also improved which is nice to see, but it’s even better that their markups continue to remain reasonable it’s hard to find places that sell wine for 2x retail these days. I also appreciate that the chef is also taking the opportunity to showcase her Armenian heritage by including an Armenian beer and a wine on the list as well. My only complaint here is that they should add vintage information to all the wines and avoid typos just a pet peeve of mine, but it’s also bad optics.The decor remains the same airy, modern, open kitchen, pleasant. Technically, it’s on the first floor of the Hilton Garden Inn, but you would never know it. Unfortunately, just like the old Seasons, the outdoor seating faces a parking lot and G street. I think something like bamboo blinds and maybe some hanging pots with plants…or frankly anything…would really improve the ambiance of the patio, but that’s just me.Personally, I think that Seasons has vastly improved under Chef Balagian hopefully, she will continue to make the dining experience even better.PS Hey Hilton. Update your website and show Chef Balagian some respect by updating the Hilton Garden Inn Davis website. It’s been 10 months.

Came here to celebrate a couple of birthdays. We were blown away by everything! The Lamb Muhammara, whole Woodfieed Branzino, and Goat Tagine are must haves! Th... read more Came here to celebrate a couple of birthdays. We were blown away by everything! The Lamb Muhammara, whole Woodfieed Branzino, and Goat Tagine are must haves! The vanilla gelato topped with olive oil and flaky salt in the Nick and Nora glass was a great way to end our meal.