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| Cuisine | French | ||
| Hours | Mon-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm, Sat-Sun (brunch) 11am-2:30pm; daily 5-10pm. Afternoon menu daily 2:30-5pm, late-night menu Wed-Sat 10pm-12:30am | ||
| Address | 255 State St | ||
| Location | The Waterfront | ||
| Transportation | T: Blue Line to Aquarium | ||
| Reservations | Reservations recommended | ||
| Phone | 617/720-1300 | ||
| Web site | www.seldelaterre.com | ||
| Prices | Lunch main courses $15, sandwiches $9, 3-course prix fixe menu $21. Dinner main courses $26; additional charge for some items. Children's menu $7-$9 | ||
| Credit Cards | AE, DC, DISC, MC, V | ||
| Other | Valet parking available at dinner. Other location at the Natick Collection - Worcester St, Natick and in the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Boston | ||
Frommer's Review
A stone's throw from Boston Harbor, Sel de la Terre is a peaceful slice of southern France. The kitchen uses fresh local ingredients in its subtly flavorful food: scallops handled so gently that they're still sweet, skillet-roasted duck atop jewel-toned winter vegetables, luscious salmon with French lentils and caramelized cauliflower. Banquettes, earth tones, and professional service attract a go-go business-lunch crowd (dinner is calmer). The unusual pricing structure -- the same amount for almost every dish -- feels like a deal when you're tucking into a generous portion of braised short ribs, less of a bargain if you're eating pasta. Whatever you order, accompany it with a side of sublime pommes frites (french fries). The boulangerie (bakery) at the entrance sells out-of-this-world breads, salads, and pastries, and there's seasonal outdoor seating.
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| Frommer's Boston 2010 | |
| 0 stars | Frommer's Recommended | |
| 1 stars | Frommer's Highly Recommended | |
| 2 stars | Frommer's Very Highly Recommended | |
| 3 stars | Frommer's Exceptional |
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