Web Search powered by YAHOO! SEARCH

  

share
email
print
options
 
Seasons 52
18 User reviews | Post a review


2000 Route 38
Cherry Hill Mall
Cherry Hill , NJ 08002
856-665-1052
Neighborhood: Cherry Hill Parking: Free valet parking all day.
Wheelchair accessible.
Related reviews:
Grilled or wood-fire-baked fare at this chain in Cherry Hill Mall aspires to fresh and healthful, but stumbles in the taste test.
Could a concept as enlightened as seasonal, healthful cooking possibly exist at the Cherry Hill Mall? Yes, I know we're talking about the hallowed ground where the first climate-controlled indoor mall east of the Mississippi was born nearly half a century ago. I know we're talking about a town so thoroughly infested with big-box commercialism that any hop » Read more
Cuisine type: New American
Meals Served: Dinner; Late Night; Lunch
Alcohol: Seasons' best side is a cellar with 120 quality labels, including 50 good choices by the glass served in quality stemware by well-informed servers. The mostly New World selection ranges from premier California chards (Mer Soleil, $12.50 a glass) to South African sauvignon (Mulderbosch, $11.50), Washington merlot (Chateau Ste. Michelle, $10.50), and some pricier big-name cabs (Caymus, Opus One, Insignia).
Hours: Lunch daily, 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Dinner Sunday through Thursday, 4-10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, until 11 p.m. Bar menu available one hour later than dining room menu.
Reservations: Recommended
Prices: $20 to $25
Reviews
07:46 AM, 06/15/2009
Never a Disappointment!
I have been to Seasons 52 several times since the opening and each time has been a wonderful dining experience! I love the atmosphere, the delicious flat breads and especially the cedar planked salmon. I enjoy that the entrees are not swimming in sauce and each time everything is seasoned to perfection. And talk about the "mini indulgences." Each one I have enjoyed is just the right amount and leaves me much more than satisfied!! You cannot pass them up. I love Seasons 52 and am never left disappointed.
Posted by Mareb
09:28 AM, 06/15/2009
Just Wonderful
Everything tated soooo fresh & clean. Atmosphere was great... service was also good... Had a small problem but they took it bac.. compt it and came back with it perfect...If you do not like semthing like the review in the INq. suggested... tell someone so they can correct it. If you do not tell then you deserve not to get it right..
Posted by bonniebeegal
09:01 PM, 06/15/2009
Delicious!
Since Seasons 52 arrived in Cherry Hill, I have been a frequent guest. From the moment you walk in the door to your last bite of the mini indulgence, the hospitality, service, and food are absolutely superb! The review mentioned the fact that the restaurant is a "chain". However, while dinning at Seasons 52, there is no feeling of "chain restaurant". I am thrilled that Cherry Hill now has a fun and trendy restaurant, that exhibits fine service and superb food!
Posted by njgal
04:41 AM, 06/16/2009
Best food ...nyam ....nyam
I was also interested in the article because this is very useful in our cuisine to make you healthy and delicious may begin at this time I will try to make you healthy food because health is the key of life if you need more information about healthBest and Health Food
Posted by bayou5
Best and Health Food ">
07:01 PM, 06/16/2009
Dumb Bell
I have to say...I am tiring of the slanted rap on Jersey eateries. I've read Craig for years... and respect him. But let's face it. I didn't think Craig new where South Jersey was. The reason there are so many chain restaurants in Jersey is because a liquor license costs over $1 million ... not like small Philly spots that operate and serve liquor for a mere $25,000. That's why there are so many O&O restaurants in Philly. As for Seasons 52. Been there twice. Will be back again for sure. Loved it. Period. At least I can eat well and not feel guilty about it. Oh...and where else can you go and get over 60 wines by the glass Craig?
Posted by waysrite
11:18 PM, 06/16/2009
Yummy!!!
Craig Leban could not be more wrong. I have been to seasons 52 many many times since they have opened. I love it. I love everything about the restaurant. From the greeting at the door to the friendly and efficient service from waitresses and management. I especially love the fact that you receive a well balanced meal including a veggie, starch, and protein. The presentation is amazing. It is also great that you get large enough portions for only 475 calories. The wine list is amazing and have not found one quite like it in the area. I would highly recommend this restaurant to a friend, In fact I have. I will continue to visit seasons52 regardless of what some food critic says. Its apparent that he has no taste or class because if he did...He would like it to!!
Posted by msm0036
10:38 AM, 06/17/2009
LaBan gets it wrong
This is just one person's opinion. He's entitled to it even if he's TOTALLY WRONG. I have NEVER been disappointed with a meal from Seasons 52, despite what this obviously jaded critic has to say. It is well known that LaBan is prejudiced against "chain" restaurants. It is apparent that he went into this restaurant already expecting to be disappointed. This is a biased, unfair review that has me wondering about LaBan's credibility. If he's such an expert, maybe he should have bothered getting the correct information as far as the ingredients. There is NO cottage cheese in the ravioli. The only cheeses in that delicious dish are goat and parmesan. Nor are there pumpkin seeds on the tuna tartare. One would think that self professed "foodie" like LaBan would know the difference between a pumpkin seed and a sunflower seed. Hey Craig, maybe you should stay on your own side of the bridge next time. Just saying...
Posted by andreamathews
02:23 PM, 06/17/2009
No Season For Snobs
Craig Le Ban is a snob. That much is clear right from the start of his review where he disses Cherry Hill and the Mall. In fact, Cherry Hill is a wonderful place to live, work and enjoy life and Seasons 52 (and the Mall) are among its treasures. Seasons 52 delivers on its promise: fine, fresh, healthy food at moderate prices in an upscale, friendly setting with excellent service. I've dined at the restaurant several times and have always been pleased. The food's the thing and the food here is good. It doesn't HAVE to be overly seasoned. That's the point, Craig. In fact, LeBan doesn't know the first thing about South Jersey, the Mall or the appeal of casual dining in a safe, welcoming and convenient seeting where you don't have to drop twenty bucks just to have your car parked. So here's the deal, Craig: Stick with your urban haunts. And know that Seasons 52 and the rest of our fine eateries will be just fine without you. Voila!
Posted by RightWriter
06:46 PM, 06/18/2009
about time!
I've been to Seasons several times, each time I have been more excited to return. To say that the ice cubes are freezer burned in a food review is completely absurd...it is a sucker punch! The food is essentially perfect, it's affordable, delicious, satisfying, and HEALTHY! My favorite dishes are the spicy chipotle shrimp flatbread appetizer, sea scallops entree, and the mocha mini dessert! I live in South Jersey and I love dining out! Most of the time I travel to Philadelphia for a great meal but more and more I am returning to Seasons 52! Finally phenominal food close to home!
Posted by BeachBum7823
06:57 PM, 06/18/2009
Best addition to South Jersey!
I've been to Seasons 52 about 4 or 5 times and from the second you walk in the door the emplyoees greet you at the door with a warm smile. I haven't ever had to wait for a table which is BIG! The servers are absolutely amazing! They explain every inch of the menu and make excellent suggestions to new and exciting foods. Recently I had a family member pass away and I approuched Seasons to do our family get-together after the services and the employees @ Seasons were EXTREMELY helpful and made tons of accomidations for our party of 30 in their banquet room! This restaurant is by far the BEST addition to the Cherry Hill Mall reconstruction! If you havent gone yet......you're missing out!!!!!!!
Posted by JParks
10:30 AM, 06/19/2009
Read LeBon but hes wrong on 52
I read LeBon all the time to find new spots but he can't be more mistaken about Seasons 52. We love it! Have turned many friends on to it and always get a thank you.Service is great and knowledgble. Go for lunch 2-3 times a week, sit @ the Bar and enjoy. Spent about 20.00 bucks for a healthy and filling meal. The new menu is out and can't wait to try the new items.
Posted by cappy22
02:16 PM, 06/20/2009
craig Leban statements are false
I have dined at seasons 52 probably twice a month since they opened in March. I have never had a bad experience with anything I ever ordered. Hence we keep going back. When I read this review I was shocked at the comments by Craig Leban. Maybe he wrote what would make an appealing article. But as a consumer I’ll tell the truth about the establishment at least from my point of view. The service is exception starting with the bubbly and friendly servers that are very well versed in what the menu offers. I like trying new wines and they offer tastes which make trying something new more possible. The food has always been great the flatbreads are delicious and the Greek salad is very good. I have tried the swordfish, scallops, stuffed shrimp, and pork tenderloin … just to name a few. All have been very tasty. The first time I was there I had the pleasure of meeting the executive chef Anthony O Niel, who was an absolute delight and offer to buy my families desert. The deserts offered are clever mini indulgences which are way more then colored fluff. The pecan pie will change your life it is so good. I went with 7 girls for a birthday and they brought out a beautiful tower of the minis to the table as a cake, and I think we tasted all of them. I rate this establishment with 5 stars and I encourage all who reads this article to go try it for yourself and make your own opinion!
Posted by donnatosti
02:48 PM, 06/20/2009
Against Craig Laban
I am starting a new organization against Craig Laban. It is called "Craig Laban out in the cold". It is time that the restaurant owners and lovers in this region kick him out of the press. I would encourage anyone who sees Craig Laban to escort him out of their premises. It is time for the hard working restaurant owners and lovers of food in the area to fight back. Too many great establishments have been ruined by this pudgy cheeked idiot. Here is a link to a story that shows his face: http://blogs.menupages.com/philadelphia/2007/08/new_york_mag_chimes_in_on_laba.html If you see this man, who often comes disguised....throw him out. Trust me, your establishment will get more business and positive press from being the first to do so rather then the other way around. Sure, for doing this he is going to write a poor article about you, but you will always be able to throw the fact that you threw the idiot out back into his face. Cheers!
Posted by gblack100
07:01 PM, 06/21/2009
Excellent Dining Experience
Seasons 52 is an excellent restaurant. We have eaten in the original Seasons 52 located in Florida and are glad to finally have one nearby. Craig LeBan couldn't be further offbase with his review. Our meal was perfectly prepared and very tasty. The spicy chipotle shrimp flatbread was a lovely combination of sweet and spicy. The vegetable soup was served hot and filled with fresh vegetables. The baby spinach salad with raspberries was dressed with just the right amount of a lovely, light, white basalmic vinagrette dressing. The rainbow trout was perfectly grilled, tender and tasty. The pork tenderloin was juicy (often difficult to achieve with pork) and paired with creamy polenta and spinach. The mini desserts are just the right taste of something sweet at the end of the meal. Too often restaurants serve enormous desserts that over power the rest of the meal, so these small offerings are much appreciated. We will be visiting often.
Posted by Wintersong
12:19 PM, 06/22/2009
Craig should be "LA BANNED"
First of all, there is nothing "hit or miss" about Seasons 52. Every time my family has dined there, the experience has been nothing short of excellent. We are always greeted by friendly, welcoming team members, especially charming Chef Anthony O'Neil, who always stops by to make sure our time spent at Seasons was enjoyable. We love eating dinner at the bar, where you can get the full menu at any time during the day, comfy front row seats to Charlie's piano playing every night, and great service by the knowledgeable bar staff. They are always more than happy to suggest wines to pair with your meal, and they even will pour you samples of their wines by the glass before you purchase to ensure you are happy with your selection! We have NEVER been disappointed with any of the food, especially our "go-to items" the Spicy Chipotle Shrimp Flatbread (a delicious balance of flavors with the chipotle sauce, feta cheese and pineapple), the Housemade Sonoma Goat Cheese Ravioli (with no evidence of cottage cheese) is one of our absolute favorites, and the Caramelized Sea Scallops is a fantastic entree with the perfect amount of delicious sun-dried tomato pearl pasta and fresh asparagus! The Trout is always grilled to perfection as well…perhaps Mr. LaBan isn’t used to tasting the natural flavors created by open flames and prefers the taste of grease from a fryer (which you won‘t find in the 52 Kitchen). Their feature soups are to die for as well, especially the Summer Corn and the Tomato which tasted like I was actually biting into a fresh tomato...amazing!!! We always follow dinner with a mini-indulgence which is the perfect amount of dessert. Try the Key-lime Pie, you won't be disappointed! What we LOVE about Seasons, besides the awesome food, great service and wonderful bar atmosphere, is that you can walk out of there after having great wine, eating appetizers, an entree and dessert and not feel like you need to lay down afterwards. The idea of a fresh, seasonally inspired wine bar and grill where everything is under 475 calories is so refreshing. We are extremely lucky to have such a casually sophisticated dining establishment locally, especially since Seasons is only located otherwise in Florida and Atlanta. They chose the South Jersey area as their eighth location for a reason…and we are really glad they did.
Posted by mandeedoll
08:49 AM, 06/24/2009
Seasons 52 should stick to 4
Eating healthy is a way of life for me, and I had every reason to be optimistic about Seasons 52: recommendation from a friend, lush decor, varied menu and enthusiastic waitstaff. Overall the food was unremarkable for the price -- not terrible, but not good enough that I would go back either. The energy that was put into the restaurant's concept including the creative writing of the menu, unfortunately did not translate over to the actual dishes. The salads, which I would imagine should be a vibrant and shining representation of what Seasons 52 stands for, were quite lifeless. The flatbread was just ok -- nothing extraordinary. The fish sandwich was good -- the fish was cooked nicely, but the toppings and side salad were boring. As an avid home cook, I often critique my restaurant meal based on if it matches or outdoes what I can whip up in my own kitchen. In this case, I left satisfied (because I was hungry) but uninspired to "step up my game" at home.
Posted by dinerb
10:52 AM, 06/26/2009
Time for a new reviewer
Mr. LeBan's scathing review of Seasons 52 was so biased, I'm wondering why he's still employed. I've been to this restaurant many times since it's March opening, and aside from a flavorless polenta, which, after being tasted by the manager, was immediately "86-ed" from the menu that night, I have yet to have a meal that was anything short of wonderful. (Subsequent polenta offerings have been very tasty!!!) Light, flavorful tastings of fresh veggies, pastas, fish and meats keep me going back. I have spoken to customers on either side of me each time I visited, and all give rave reviews. Craig's slanted, distorted views are inane, and should be taken with a grain of healthy sea salt! Please, don't take his word for it.... try Seasons for yourself!
Posted by Mommiemim
07:48 AM, 07/02/2009
Craig did you sleep through the meal?
Mr Laban you couldn't be more WRONG!I have to ask were you sleeping during the meal? My family has been to Seasons 52.THe food is EXCELLENT from the appetizers to the desserts.The atmosphere is great,the service is great. Now i have to say we come from a family who is very picky about our food, we tried it all and found Seasons 52 to be EXCELLENT.I have recommended Seasons 52 to all my friends, They all say its the best and will return. We live in Philadelphia and have not yet found a place as good as Seasons 52!!!! So again Craig did you SLEEP through your meal? People Craig is WRONG go try it for yourself you wont be Sorry and I guarentee you will go back!!
Posted by momschaible
Recipe Search
DINING IN AND OUT NEWSLETTER
Sign up for your free e-mail updates on the latest restaurant openings and closings, food trends and Craig LaBan reviews.

Elizabeth Wellington: Billie Holiday is beaming in a 1956 photograph as she gazes at singer Billy Eckstine. Her trademark flower is pinned behind... » Read more
Fox29's Mike Jerrick has an eye for art and arresting views, all reflected in his West Washington Square Apartment. » Read more