Season — Restaurant in Marietta

FINAL UPDATE

Went back in on Saturday. Nick had reserved me a table and I was seated promptly. The server was very friendly. He had set aside two tamales in advance of my visit—one chicken, one beef. I can get into the food but I want to acknowledge the level of dedication he put into correcting the mistake. At the end of our meal he came over and personally apologized for my prior experience. He refused payment for the meal (and we actually ordered a lot. We ended up leaving in cash about half of what the bill would’ve been with tax and tip—even if it just ended up going in the tip jar that’s great. We had good service from even the girl who was the hostess, who even checked in on us once and was very sweet). Nick really did everything in his power to make sure my return experience was a good one and I really respect that. My original review was 2 stars. I didn’t receive good service. I didn’t get to try the food I came for. I did not enjoy my experience. If Saturday had been my original experience, I would’ve perfectly understood all the 5 star ratings. If you have dietary restrictions or want something specific on the menu, I’d still be a little wary of visiting without calling ahead. But in general if everyone has my most recent experience then I feel that most people would enjoy their trip to Season.

(Update: As you can see owner responded below. I did send him an email 2 weeks ago but he has not responded yet. That is fine but I just didn't want it to look like I left him hanging. If I ever go back in I will update this review again.)

Heads up you might need a reservation. I went at 10am on a Monday and it was packed and they asked if I had a reservation. I never would’ve expected that. The space is pretty small and cramped so I see how it gets busy. We were seated quickly no big deal but just a heads up to others planning a visit.

The online menu lists lots of delicious-sounding tamales which was a big draw. However the in-store menu just says that the offerings rotate. When I asked my waitress she shrugged and said she thought they might have soy chorizo. I’m not sure what that is and she didn’t elaborate.

On to my second choice of the breakfast that comes with eggs, bacon, sausage, waffle, grits, etc. I don’t eat pork so I asked if there was anything I could sub the bacon and sausage for. It would be five dollars to sub in chicken. Removing two meats from an item and swapping them for one should not cost 5 additional dollars. I might’ve built my own biscuit but there were no prices on the in-person menu for that. I ended up just getting yogurt. It’s just plain greek yogurt scooped in a bowl with a drizzle of honey and granola. Very plain, no fruit or anything extra. Good presentation. Taste was what you’d expect. The aesthetic way they drizzled the honey and delicately dispersed the granola meant there was very little honey and granola to counteract the plain greek yogurt. I tried multiple times to get my waitress’s attention to ask for more toppings but it was a while before I could get her attention to ask for additional honey and granola, which she gladly and quickly brought.

I don’t live anywhere near Marietta so I won’t be back because after the experience I had it’s not worth it to drive all the way out there to give them another shot. But if you’re local, you can check it out. They have some cool menu offerings. I wish I’d gotten to try them. I would say if you’re planning a trip maybe call ahead and make sure they have menu items in stock that are appealing to you and see about getting a reservation. The parking’s a little wonky as well so maybe give yourself a little extra time before your...

This will be a little long as we've finally finished trying all the biscuits (minus biscuits and gravy) at Season (Yes we love them that much and it was worth it!) We heard of this restaurant from our pastor as he used it in his sermon. This place from the outside isn't much to look at, but if you get past the exterior and get the food, it's amazing goodness. (Similarly our savior Christ Jesus has no beauty to attract us, but provides us the best we could ever desire, salvation and eternal life) Ok here follows all the biscuits ... in order as most recently on the menu. First of all, the biscuit itself is perfection and not too greasy. Pork Belly This is the one my pastor likes, the pork belly is perfectly soft, and it has a layer of fluffy egg, however to me, it perhaps lacked some depth in flavor or something crunchy, not sure if there just wasn't as much sauce/jam on mine (we also had the pork belly sandwich which comes with a nice crispied cheese on Chiabatta which was more interesting in texture). But nonetheless very tasty and yum, just lacked a 'interesting' factor? Whole Duck This is duck breast perfectly cooked and shredded duck leg that is pattied and crisped, and then a little sweet jam with that. This is an ingenious biscuit that provides soft chewy, crispy and savory sweet. Highly recommend! Lamb merguez (sausage) I was excited to try this, but truth be told, even though the sausage was good, it perhaps wasn't salty and crisped enough to really stand out with the egg and the biscuit. Chicken Cordon Blue This probably is my favorite, it uses their amazing crispy fried chicken, cured ham and melty cheese. This is a little salt forward due to the cured ham, but also soft and then super crispy due to the chicken. I liked the extra salt and crispiness to make this a wonderful experience of taste and texture. People who don't like salty may not like this as much. If so, try the next one! Steak (chicken fried steak) and Eggs This steak is smashed, coated and fried to perfection, it also provides that wonderful crispiness texture to offset against the biscuit and egg, it has a nice gravy that isn't as salty (compared to the cured ham). another wonderful experience of (less salty) taste and texture. Finally the Cheese biscuit This features a few cheeses and they do a wonderful job to crisp up the cheese and then add a nice sweet jam. So if you like a warm crisped brie and honey/jam, this is that type of experience but on a biscuit vs. a crisp or toast. Very very successful! Chef Nick and his crew not only give a lot of thought to the flavor and texture combinations, but execution is perfect each time I visited. Aside from the biscuits, we can also recommend all the other dishes on the menu as we've tried many of those as well (and the drinks), but I figured it be fun to just review the biscuits.

Added note, I forgot the Chorizo biscuit, this one features Chorizo, egg, the nicely crisped queso AND avocado! .... I'm a sucker for avocado...

Season bills itself as “a Chef’s Kitchen” serving breakfast and lunch from Wednesday through Sunday, located at 301 Lemon Street in Marietta. Season +2 MapQuest +2 From the street it feels modest and understated, but inside the culinary ambition shows through. Postcard +2 פייסבוק +2

One of the first things patrons mention is the strength of the brunch and daytime menu. Dishes such as duck biscuit, shrimp & grits, chilaquiles, and creative biscuit combinations draw particular praise. פייסבוק +4 Postcard +4 Season +4 Biscuits get a lot of attention — described as flaky, buttery, warm — often the highlight of a meal. פייסבוק +3 Postcard +3 Yelp +3 Some menu experimentation is evident (pork belly burrito special, seasonal drinks) which shows willingness to push beyond standard brunch fare. Yelp +2 פייסבוק +2

Service gets mixed-but-leaning-positive marks. Many reviews note staff as friendly, helpful, and enthusiastic. פייסבוק +3 Postcard +3 Yelp +3 But some point out hiccups in timing, missing or late items, or occasionally swapped orders. Yelp +2 Postcard +2 Space and logistics are clear constraints: seating is small, parking is limited, and weekend or peak times can bring waits or crowding. Season +4 Postcard +4 Yelp +4

In terms of value, several diners feel the quality justifies the pricing, though some expect more consistency given the premium. Yelp +2 Postcard +2

Overall, Season is a compelling gem in Marietta’s daytime restaurant scene. Its strengths lie in inventive brunch and breakfast fare, especially the biscuit creations, and a warm, chef-driven personality. Occasional service or space constraints dent the experience slightly, but for those who enjoy exploring fresh, artful morning and midday cuisine, it’s a...