Sel De La Terre

cityworker25 

on Citysearch

15 years ago

second thoughts – This was my second visit to Sel De La Terre. First experience was positive. True, a bit pricey as can happen in Boston. The main course and the wine were wonderful. However tonight we decided to order a couple of appetizers and split a bottle of wine. $15 for two scallops? $15 for 1/2 doz oysters the size of a quarter each? $6.95 for six overcooked asparagus stalks? What a disappointment. I've worked and dined in Boston for more than 25 years. Unlikely I’ll return to Sel De La Terre. 

C. T. 

on Insider Pages

15 years ago

yummy I've been to Sel de la Terre for lunch, dinner, and just for drinks and have really enjoyed it each time. They do a really nice lunch with sort of fancy sandwiches, and when the weather is nice there are tables outside. The bar area is pretty small, but it's generally not very crowded so you can easily grab a table. I went for dinner during restaurant week and was very impressed - the service was excellent (which is surprising considering it was restaurant week), as was the food. They also have a great martini list - I... read more

1982gal 

on Citysearch

16 years ago

Excellent Food, Service, Good Value for Money – I organized a christmas eve dinner for 10 people, and Rob was seriously very helpful in with getting the reservation done, especially as I kept calling to change the reservation. The food was really excellent, especially for a prix fixed christmas eve dinner, and really good value for money compared to other christmas eve dinners that night. We all really enjoyed ourselves and the service was good. I would definitely recommend it and am coming again. 

localBostondiner 

on Citysearch

16 years ago

Two hour wait for food! Skip this joint. – After arriving at 11:30 for brunch with out of town guests, our meals finally arrived at 1:30! The server apologized but there was no excuse. It was an awful wait and I will not go back to this restaurant. To top it off, the food was cold! the quiche for brunch was terrible and the omelette was passable but way too small for the $14 price. I have tried this restaurant in the past and have enjoyed the bar, but my last two times eating there were bad experiences with either rowdy crow... read more

bostondiner17 

on Citysearch

16 years ago

Great French fare in your own backyard! – My boyfriend took me here for my birthday because he knows how much I love classic French food ever since I studied abroad there during college. And, let me tell you, I was reminded of just how much I have missed the rustic flavors of Southern France with every bite, and it's a good thing I'll be able to savor a slice of Provence at Sel de la Terre without ever leaving the city! Must, must, must try the steak frites (even if it's just a bite off your neighbor's plate), never had bett... read more

disappointedguest59 

on Citysearch

16 years ago

Great if you're a male diner – A business colleague invited me to lunch here....we had reservations and were seated almost immediately. That was the best part of the lunch. After that, service was non-existent while we noticed that the server's other tables (all of which consisted of male or male/female parties) were receiving better service. I usually don't notice things like this, but it was so horrendous that it was difficult not to. As others have commented: save the large plates and nouveau presentation and invest it in... read more