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Gaslight Brasserie Du Coin
Category: Restaurants French French [Edit]
560 Harrison AveBoston, MA 02228
Neighborhood: South End
(617) 422-0224
Announcement
Open Christmas Eve and New Years Eve,regular menu and specials.Serving New Years Day brunch with special $9.95 price fixed and regular menu.
- Nearest Transit:
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Harrison Ave @ Albany Garage Long Island Run (275)
Washington St @ Savoy St (191)
Washington St Opp Savoy St (191)
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 5 pm - 1:30 am
Sat-Sun 10 am - 3 pm
- Attire:
- Casual
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Price Range:
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$$
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Classy
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
679 reviews for Gaslight Brasserie Du Coin
Review Highlights
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"The Steak Frites is classic and I love the butter." In 128 reviews -
"The escargot and duck confit were lovely." In 64 reviews -
"They also have my favorite French onion soup." In 59 reviews
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679 reviews in English
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Review from Danielle B.
Boston, MA
5/14/2012
Hands down favorite French brunch spot in Boston... Frequent here at least 2X a month.
Great selection... After 3 years I'm pretty sure I've had everything on the menu... But i keep returning to the Escargot, frites, bloody Mary aplenty and croque madame with some aoili will make you feel as if your in heaven... -
Review from Julia G.
Providence, RI
5/14/2012
First, the decor of Gaslight is beautiful and creative. Looks just like insides of a French brasserie; they have the cool old rusted mirrors all over the place, beautiful little tiles all along the floor, and a whole wall of lined up bottles of Ricard (French pastis/anise liquor). Very pretty!
Next, the food made my stomach turn unfortunately. I give it 3 stars here (instead of 2) because I was at a group brunch and couldn't choose anything I wanted off the menu, so I feel like I don't know for sure if everything was as bad as mine was. So I chose the truffled scrambled egg tartine. VERY heavy - tasting, and feeling after as well:( Before the food came I was worried there wouldn't be enough truffle, but there ended up being more than enough of that! (in a rather nauseating way after all...). Bloody Marys were like pure tomato juice... BUT Mimosas were delicious.
Saving grace: little packets of Bonne Maman jam on the table, and French breakfast pastries that came out first - chocolate croissant and regular croissant - they were delicious and flaky and as close to French style pastries as you get in Providence or Boston! -
Review from Elisa T.
Wakefield, MA
5/13/2012
I give Gaslight 2 stars for 2 reasons: love the decor inside, and service is great. The food...inedible! I have never experienced such salty food in my life. I was so surprised! Heard such great things about the restaurant, the food, the wine list. I was pleased to get a seat on the patio on a Saturday night, last night. Unfortunately my dining experience was ruined by inedible salty food. Was it an off night? I'm not sure. But I do know that I wish I had spent my money elsewhere....what a waste! My carafe of wine was the best thing I had, besides the bread and butter.
Sadly I won't be back. I hope the salt-issue gets cleared up....then maybe I'll reconsider my decision.
Dining hint: Spend a few bucks more and go to Aquitaine. Similar menu and ambiance. -
Review from Christopher N.
Jamaica Plain, MA
5/21/2012
Seriously, this is one of the best places in Boston. When people come to visit I almost always take them there because it never fails to impress.
Their cocktails are amazing. The escargot is awesome. I ordered the salmon the last time I went and it was freakin fantastic. I can't say enough good things about this place.
GO THERE. EAT. -
Review from Theodore Y.
Brighton, MA
5/12/2012
I should've told the manager what I really thought of the food when she asked us. But I was with the family and didn't want to end the day in bad taste, but I guess Gaslight already succeeded with that.
I took my family here for my graduation dinner and it was a mistake because of the generous amount of salt that they invest in each dish. Every bite was followed by a very necessary glass of water.
But there were also redeemable factors to Gaslight. The Steak Tartar appetizer was delicious. Fabio, our waiter, was very attentive and catered to us impeccably. The ambiance was trendy. -
Review from Zach G.
Denver, CO
4/25/2012 1 Check-in Here
Not bad, but let's summarize this way: instead of getting dessert, I just had another drink (hats off to their Manhattan!). But, because this isn't a bar, I'll have to digress...
I'm a firm believer in using the quality of a french place's bread as a proxy for its overall quality (I do the same thing with breakfast places and potatoes--it shows that they get the details right). And the bread was about as average and I hate to say this--but almost industrial--as it could have been. I enjoyed the salad, with goat cheese and a hazelnut vinaigrette very much, however. For the main course I indulged in the braised short ribs (one of my favorite entrees) and it was--again--very average. It was tender, but other than that (which is an expectation, not a compliment) there was literally nothing striking about it.
Still, I was there on a business trip and had a very large party, which was greeted with superior service. 3 stars for handling the party, pouring an excellent manhattan, and serving a decent meal. -
Review from Christina H.
Boston, MA
4/27/2012
Gaslight is one of our favorite brunch spots. The menu is clean, somewhat simplistic and executed really well. My boyfriend will tell you they have the best scrambled eggs in the world (yes, the world). The waitstaff is attentive without being overbearing. Definitely a great spot in the South End!
(Another huge plus - a parking lot!!) -
Review from Jennifer D.
Woburn, MA
4/8/2012
My boyfriend and myself took my parents out to dinner at Gaslight last night. I decided to go based on Yelp reviews, and I thought it would be nice for all of us to have a new experience together.
We found the place quite easily, and it's sooo convenient that they have a private lot located right next them. We walk in and are greeted by a couple of very friendly hostesses. They let us know our table is being cleared and will just take a minute. We are promptly seated at a nice booth. This place was REALLY hopping! You could tell it was a hot spot for locals. Our waitress was very friendly and informative.
Now onto the food.... We start with the pear and goat cheese tartlet salad, it was good, but not necessarily something I would order again. Then we opted for the escargot and oysters. It was my first experience with trying a snail, I had always been a tad leery..... They were FABULOUS! The butter, herbs, garlic, they melted in your mouth! Delish! I would order them again in a heart beat! The oysters were so fresh, cold, and tasty! I love oysters and these were very good, I like that they have a subtle sweetness to them.
Entrees..... We were informed by our server that the special of the night was monkfish, and they were quickly selling out, so my mother and myself "reserved" one, if you will lol. My dad got the cod, and my boyfriend the scallops. I thought the fish was cooked/prepared perfectly, it was served on a bed of farro and fresh peas, and surrounded by a yummy sauce with some capers. It was very tasty. It's funny...when I heard monkfish, I immediately pictured something exotic lol, I had never had it before. And it was good, but I must admit that I doubt I could distinguish it from another type of light and mild tasting white fish. My dad enjoyed his dish, and so did my boyfriend. My dad actually used the french bread to sop up the sugo. I had a bite of the scallops and they were cooked perfectly and had excellent flavor.
Dessert...... We all got something different. I had the chocolate mousse, which was good and tasted just like my mom's! (she's an excellent cook/baker), my dad choosing the apple cake, my mother the bread pudding, and my boyfriend the classic.... creme brulee with berries. All were good, I'm not a big dessert fan in general, but everyone seemed pretty pleased. I actually wanted to order more oysters for MY dessert lol. Overall a great experience, and amazing company. Wonderful ambiance and friendly staff. The only very minor gripe I have is the semi limited menu. I wish there were some more entree offerings, being a "French" restaurant, I felt they could add a few additions (maybe some tableside flambe lol) I did appreciate some "classic" menu options, but I HAD to put in my two cents, as always. But I would definitely come back! -
Review from Amanda O.
Boston, MA
5/8/2012
Oh, Gaslight, you are my new Boston crush. You make me dream of pesto covered snails, which is semi-alarming, but your escargot was just that good. And even though my better half almost burned you down from trying to light the absinthe (that in retrospect may have been a bad idea), I will don a disguise to avoid humiliation and revisit you as many times as I can without becoming a crazed 'regular'. Whatever white fish dish you served me was superb, and your bread! In it's cute little paper sleeve... well, we just couldn't get enough. Maybe it's the grain alcohol that you fed me or maybe you are a restaurant dream come true, either way, I'll be back soon.
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Review from Lauren E.
Updated - 4/4/2012
After the owner contacted me and graciously offered me a gift certificate based on my last experience, I returned here for Restaurant Week last Friday night.
We had reservations for 9 pm, and only had to wait about 15 minutes before waitstaff seated us.
Our server was prompt and attentive, without being overbearing.
I was underwhelmed by the portions of my beef brisket. It was cooked well and juicy; however, it was small, and my dining companion received noticeably less meat than I did. I know this is Restaurant Week, and the meal - which includes a free glass of wine - is being offered to us at a discounted rate, but had these items been on the regular menu, I would not have ordered.
The dessert I had, a Tahitian vanilla/strawberry cake, was delicious and my favorite part of the meal.
Overall, I'd go here again, even though this place is expensive. The food isn't bad by any means.
Please be advised - make reservations! The place was packed when I got there, and I went for a late dinner.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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8/24/2011
I went here for Restaurant Week and might go here again.
I say "might" even though I gave it 4 stars,… Read more »
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Review from Alia H.
Somerville, MA
4/9/2012
It's hard to figure out the best place to take out the in-laws. Any place we go needs parking. Short walks are not an option.
Yay for Gaslight! It has the classy feel of a place I'd walk to -- but a parking lot? What? You exceed my dreams. We didn't have to go to a steakhouse or some chain in a plaza!
The fluffy butter & baguette is a lovely touch at the beginning of the meal.
I had the monkfish special -- it was delight. Yummy buttery citrusy sauce.
I like their plate sizes. Whenever I'm given too much food, I immediately feel overwhelmed. Gaslight gives you a stomach-sized portion.
I had two champagne induced cocktails that rocked. Madame Lillet, and then the one with lavender liquor. Awesome.
Also, I am still dreaming about the lemon souffle I had. So fluffy & creamy. -
Review from Wendy H.
3/16/2012
It's like we were back in Paris just for the night. The ambiance was spot on: good for groups, romantic dinners, night out with friends, company dinners..and any other occasion it seems. As if it was a happy marriage between French rustics and simply modern with high ceilings, majestic windows, modern furniture all in non stuffy wine cellar with perfect steak house lighting.
We had a seafood appetizer with clams and ground meat which I wasnt crazy about..it was a bit on the salty side but the entres were delicioius.
Entres we had:
1. Yellowfin tuna: seared to perfection. It's like what morimoto would have done.
2. Cod: Amazing. The cod holds itself together long enough for you to transfer him from the plate to your mouth..and then it just melts. The orange sauce my cod was swimming in was amazing. We cleaned out the plate with bites of fresh baguettes they had just popped out of the oven.
Service was good, not exceptional. 4 stars in this dept. -
Review from Danny C.
Chicago, IL
4/18/2012
I saw the high reviews here on yelp and my group decided to try this place for dinner on a Monday. We arrived early and had to wait around the bar until it was our reservation time. It was a bit odd because they had a lot of seats available. Anyways, when we sat down, we noticed a bottle of sparkling water on the table. From past experience, I knew that this is expensive and was not worth it, so we asked for regular water. Since this was a French restaurant, we all decided to try the French Onion soup. When it arrived, it looked a lot better than it tasted. There was a large piece of bread and onion soaked in the soup, but unfortunately, there wasn't any taste to any of it. I thought it needed more salt, but even then, I still couldn't taste much.
For the main dish, I ordered the Monday special, which was some kind of steak. We waited for over an hour for our dishes to come. If it wasn't for the cute waitress checking up on us once in a while, I would have given this place a lower rating than 2.5 stars. when my dish arrived, I was a bit disappointed by how small it was. It was ok, but was not worth it. Still hungry, we went and ordered dessert. The waitress suggested the apple cake with ice cream, so I ordered that. It was however, very mediocre.
The service was very slow and the food was not very good, so I really can't recommend this place, however friendly the place is. -
Review from Branden K.
Somerville, MA
4/12/2012
This is my go-to place in the South End. The food is outstanding, the atmosphere charming, and the prices reasonable. I was there during Restaurant Week, where they featured a three-course prix fixe with wine (!) for $33, but you can get a similar "Beat the Rush" menu from 5:00 - 6:30 daily if you need to get your steak frites on.
So how about that food? Parisian crepes with duck confit and Granny Smith apples, pan roasted hake that was surprisingly subtle, and a delightful chocolate mousse gateau. The wine was an unremarkable house red, but hey, in Europe there's always cheap vin on tap.
What pushes it up to 5 starts, though, is the service. Everyone is there to help, but they're not pushy or obsequious. The waiter was easy-going, the manager stopped by our table, and even the busboy offered us extra baguettes when we made a joke as he passed by.
We're not big spenders, and we weren't dressed to the nines. We just got the impression that everyone who works there loves the food, and loves sharing it. We'll definitely be back before too long. -
Review from Kia S.
Boston, MA
I have been to this restaurant 6 times over the last month! I absolutely adore this place. The ambiance is incredible. This is the perfect place for a romantic, intimate date or dinner with friends and family.
Everything on the menu is a must try. From the Duxberry Oysters, Blue Crab, Charcuterie (which I have never been a fan of) to the Gaslight Salad - phenomenal.
The first time I dined here I had the Berkshire Pork chop which was quite piquant. The Bar Steak & Rotisserie Chicken are savory. Scallops are succulent.
The deserts are delicious. My favorite is the creme brulee.....no the apple cake. Wait! The chocolate beignets! All of the deserts are my favorite!
I dined here on Sunday night (3/25) for restaurant week. They have some great choices but I would recommend getting the Yukon Potato Bisque for an appetizer, the Smoked Painted Hills Beef Brisket & the Vanilla Bean "Quatre-Quarts" Cake for dessert. Words can't even begin to describe the explosion that took place in my mouth from these dishes.
When I discovered this place did brunch I was in heaven. I ordered the Steak & Eggs. Usually I don't care for "restaurant eggs" but these were so tasty, fluffy & decadent. And the homemade biscuits! Yummy.
THE BEST THING ABOUT THIS RESTAURANT - the service. Staff is always attentive, friendly & knowledgeable. Managers always present & introducing themselves to guest. Such a big plus for me.
Restaurant Week Side note: I ordered the House Made Black Truffle Infused Tagliatelle Oyster Mushrooms, English Peas, and Guanciale Porcini Cream. It was good but it lacked some flavor. My friend ordered the Brisket which I suggest you go with! -
Review from Amy R.
Waltham, MA
3/13/2012
Wow.
A couple of girlfriends and I went to Gaslight on Saturday night and it was everything I hoped it would be and more... especially after reading all of the positive reviews on Yelp!
We had an 8:30 reservation and were seated right on time. Perfect.
For an appetizer, we split the tarbais bean puree w/ olive tapenade. It came with very few flatbread. However, we made due, since we had an entire baguette to get through at the table. The hit with this app, for me, was the olive tapenade. I could have had spoonfuls of this stuff.
For the main course, I had their dinner special, which was monkfish w/ spinach and mashed potatoes. The fish was cooked beautifully... it had great texture and almost melted like butter in my mouth. My sister had the steak frites. The steak was a little undercooked for her taste (she asked for medium but got medium rare). No complaints though. The steak was gone in what seemed to be seconds. She said it was better than the filet mignon she gets at Fleming's... and coming from her... that's a huge compliment.
Dessert... the chocolate beignets. Oh.... my goodness. They were heavenly... oozing with chocolately goodness.
Also, the added bonus to Gaslight is the PARKING situation. You know what, there isn't a situation. There's nothing fussy about it. It's free, wasn't overcrowded, and you didn't have to deal with obnoxious valets. With great food and free parking, how could you ever go wrong? I think we've found ourselves a new spot to go to on the weekends! -
Review from Derek A.
San Jose, CA
3/18/2012 1 Check-in Here
When I think of French restaurants, I think of fancy, pricey, and gourmet food with nice ambiance for a date or special occasion. While Gaslight definitely does have all these qualities, they definitely have a good balance of catering to casual diners for various occasions as well.
I came here on a warm summer night to celebrate my cousins bday. The location is nice and tucked away in a older industrial area, but we had a nice outdoor table with some views of the bay, nice candlelight, and the warm breeze. The food was spectacular and full of flavor and the menu had so much variety it was hard to choose what to eat. I opted for the steak frites which is one of their most popular dishes and it did not disappoint.
The service was excellent. Crystal R. took really good care of us and was very helpful with any questions that we had. If you're feeling in the mood for French definitely come here for a nice dinner that won't break the bank. -
Review from May W.
Mountain View, CA
4/24/2012 Seated via OpenTable
Came for their 3 course brunch, and it was amazing! Servings were a decent size, and you leave without feeling incredibly stuffed. Great ambience and the service was also really good. I love the shortbread with jam at the end.
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Review from Winnie W.
Stamford, CT
5/6/2012
Good food but not special .. Terrible service ! Our waiter forgot to give us our side dish ..napkin..bread ..and we waited for our bread for 30minutes and our waiter didn't even say sorry ..our side dish mushroom almost become our dessert . Napkin we need to ask twice in 10 minutes..we will never go back again !!!
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Review from S.Dumont R.
Carmel, NY
4/4/2012
There is a certain weakness that comes to my knees when I think of French cuisine, simply put, I love it! So naturally I was very excited to try Gaslight Brassiere as per the mostly positive yelp reviews, and classic menu options.
If you have ever visited Boston by car, then I need not tell you how quickly your parking tab will add up. So needless to say, when we arrived and found they were not only affiliated with the parking lot next door, but that parking was free, we were ecstatic. Since I am not familiar with the ins and outs of the city, I can't say I know much about the area, but it had this awesome trendy industrial vibe. The structure, like so many in Boston, appeared to have a few years under its belt, and that was just about fine by me. We made reservations for 6:00pm, and found it was a bit on the barren side when we arrived. The hostesses were very friendly, greeted us with smiles, and sat us at a booth by the window. Everything about this place screams fancy pants/casual, so if you're expecting a big fat glass of soda, think again. Since we don't drink we quickly turned the wine list down, so I can't say a lick about it; sorry. As soon as we ordered, we received our wonderfully crisp mini baguette and butter. Something I knew I should refrain from eating, so as to keep the space in my belly as vacant as possible. However I was weak against its lure, and before I knew it I had found a home for that baguette between my cheek and gums.
I ordered the Soupe à l'oignon, (French onion soup) and took a moment to revel in its beauty before tearing through it like a damn savage. The broth was heavenly, with little bits of short rib floating throughout. The gruyere crust spilled ever so slightly over the edge, giving me well needed reason to pick at its crispy goodness. My husband, ever the hater of appetizers, went straight for the entrée with the intention of saving room for dessert. He ordered the roasted chicken with garlic herbed frites, and I the Saturday special; a luscious boneless shortrib sitting atop a fist sized filet of beef.
By now, the number of diners has doubled, and almost magically, so I was glad I made those reservations! I managed to stop myself from tilting the soup bowl into my mouth, and even left some behind so I could enjoy my meal. In the short time we waited for our entrees to arrive, we played an unintentional game with the staff, who apparently can sense a sipped water glass like a bear at a buffet. Sip, refill, sip, refill, sip...well you get what I mean. When our food arrived, I took one glance at my plate and had a minor seizure, it was beauteous. If Jenga were made of tender meats, it would be the Saturday special. Below my carnal treats was a bed of garlicky sautéed spinach and potato puree. The spinach made its way on to my fork more times than I had anticipated, the potato puree took a few rides, but not quite as many as I found it to be a tad on the bland side. Now to the meat, dear sweet Jesus was it good. The shortrib quite literally fell too pieces with even the slightest pressure from my fork. The filet too was ridiculously tender and cooked to a perfect medium rare. Although both were excellent I did find myself admiring the gravy boat of Béarnaise on another table, and wished I had ordered some myself. My husbands chicken seemed a tad on the dry side, which is why I never order roasted chicken, unless it comes recommended. Not sure what it is about chicken that seems to stumble even the most accomplished of chefs. The frites were delicious, nice and garlicky but would have been better accompanied by a well hydrated main.
I was grateful when they took our plates, as I found myself staring down that last bite of steak I had left behind to save room for dessert. Enter the dessert menu; I knew better than to order the crème brulee as I am a notorious snob when it comes to custards of any kind. Perhaps their brulee would have been the brulee to restore my confidence in restaurants attempting this dish. However I had been burned so many times before, and so refused to tarnish my wonderful meal with such a possibility. I ordered the Gateau aux Pomme (French apple cake) with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce, and a café creme. My husband ordered the chocolate beignets with crème anglaise.
My coffee was divine, and though I probably should have refrained from dumping three sugar packets into it, I did anyway. The desserts arrived shortly after, and I knew I had made the right choice. The cake was delicious, very moist and just the right size after such a huge meal. The beignets were also good, but in my opinion not great, however they were not mine to love. My husband did comment on the portion being much to generous, and left most of them behind. I must also add that if you are thinking of traditional pillowed beignets, these are very different. Overall the food was great, the staff was great, this place is GREAT! -
Review from Jeizel H.
Nashua, NH
3/26/2012
Went to Gaslight during the 2012 Winter Restaurant Week and the restaurant has an awesome atmosphere. Very cool how they decorated the restaurant, reminded me of the European style I saw when I lived in Spain.
The food is tasty: I had the Bisque as the starter which lacked a bit of salt but the bacon added that zing it needed (too bad it didn't have MORE bacon). I had a taste of my friend's crepe appetizer and that was DELICIOUS! For the entre, I had the hake and that was splendid. All the right flavors were there and it proportion wasn't overdone like a lot of places would do. For dessert, the pound cake wasn't as moist as I would've liked and the strawberry marmalade around it was too bitter...not the best dessert I've had. Ask for the strawberry jam on the side!
I would recommend this place to get together with a few co workers or a romantic date. Go! :) -
Review from Vanessa E.
Los Angeles, CA
2/17/2012 Seated via OpenTable
This restaurant is very close to my heart. It has FREE parking, sexy mood lighting, and my boy Matthew is shaking it up at the bar. With that being said, I am a D-bag when it comes to how I like my French food seasoned and drinks mixed.
So I had the 'Bear Shaker' and it nearly knocked me off my chair. It just hit me in the face with a full force of whiskey bottle to the gut. So they are NOT stingy with their alcohol. My boy Matthew toned it down after I winced and I gave him a high five because he cared about my feelings. The drinks are HELLA strong so specify your needs if you don't want to get drunk before the appetizers.
My mother ordered the onion soup and I ordered the escargot to start off and the onion soup just knocked it out of the park. However, the escargot was disappointing. And this made me sad. :[ The escargot was WAY to salty for me and the grilled garlic was over powering and crunchy. The actual cooking of the escargot was fine, but it was hard to get past the salt and garlic overload.
I ordered the Lamb (because lamb is the ISH at french places) and I was incredibly impressed. It was perfectly pink BUT the waiter never asked me how I wanted it cooked so it was going to be a hit or miss. Thank GOD it was a hit because I paid like 25 something bucks for it. lol. The potatoes were okay... nothing special. But the FRENCH FRIES were breathtaking. They tasted just like In-n-Out fries back in California and we were dipping them in a cream based steak sauce. It was kind of a big deal.
Take a date here. There will be a happy ending afterwards...
BECAUSE THERE IS DESSERT!!! Let me talk about this Chocolate Mousse for a second: get it. Immediately. It is these best mousse I've had in Boston hands down and will inspire you to kiss babies and help small animals.
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Review from Buddy S.
Boston, MA
2/8/2012 1 Check-in Here
If you're looking for a quiet romantic spot to enjoy a great meal by candlelight this is NOT the place.
The food is delicious and the atmosphere is energetic. It is not a quiet place and lots is happening all around you.
We made a reservation for a Saturday night. While it's very close, we don't get in here as much as we should and are always reminded of that after a great meal.
They seated us dead center in the middle of the room. There were two huge parties going on at long tables on one side. If you were sitting along the perimeter of the restaurant it might be a little quieter, though not much. The bar was packed and if you don't have a reservation they usually sit you in that area.
We ordered a bottle of wine and glanced over the menu. I am a huge fan of the Beet salad and I get it there every time. It is so good. I usually get the Steak Frites because it's super (and I'm a creature of habit) but that night I ordered the special for Sat. the petite filet and short ribs. Both were equally good, although I could have eaten just the short ribs and be happy. The steak was cooked to perfection.
For dessert we ordered the molten cake which was small but good nevertheless and quite enough after eating the whole meal.
I definitely have to come back here sooner than later. -
Review from Michael R.
Burlington, VT
3/17/2012 Seated via OpenTable
Gaslight was amazing. I loved the atmosphere and the food was top notch. My wife and I found ourselves exclaiming delight with every bite. I enjoyed the Tagliatelle while my wife had the Duck Confit. For dessert we had the lemon soufflé and the crème brûlée, both of which were among the best we've had. I highly recommend this place and plan to go back when I next visit Boston.
The only drawback was that at 9pm on a Friday night it was a bit loud and we had to shout to hear each other. If the food wasn't so amazing, it would have drove us off, but because we enjoyed the atmosphere and food so much, we were able to overlook that. -
Review from Alex I.
Boston, MA
3/5/2012
Went to the Gaslight for Sunday brunch and was instantly a fan. We had a reservation but didn't get our table for another 15 min. No problem, the bar staff saw us, gave us drink menus and were back 10 min later to get our order. Once seated we ordered the bread basket and would strongly recommend anyone try it, also great for sharing in a group. I was torn between the 3 egg option and the French toast. I went with the toast and didn't look back. 2 of my friends had the omelet and another had the scramble. Everything was great. The drinks, the service and most importantly - the food. I plan on going back to try dinner.
Well done, Gaslight. You've earned yourself 4 more fans. -
Review from Sydney W.
Boston, MA
3/30/2012
I have lived in Boston for 1.5 years and this is by far my favorite restaurant. Every time someone is in town visiting I bring them to Gaslight. The food is amazing, the atmosphere is perfect, and the service is usually impeccable. Last time we were there the credit card machine was down so we had to wait a long time for a bill and our server kind of ignored us, but all the other great experiences there made it bearable. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone.
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Review from Jessica B.
Quincy, MA
3/1/2012
Yum! Headed in for dinner with some girl friends. We needed a place convenient to 93 (check), parking (check), and food to accommodate all three palates (check). We started with the fondue (yum, good to split) and the duck (excellent!). Dessert was yummy, reasonably priced wine, and good service (a little rushed at times).
If you are looking for a good French Bistro, with FREE parking in the city....you can't go wrong! -
Review from Veronica D.
Waltham, MA
3/1/2012 Seated via OpenTable
Delicious! Arrived on a Friday right after work. Upon entering I was greeted by two lovely hostesses. I Was seated promptly and seated in a booth. The waiter promptly greeted me as I waited for my dinner guest. Ordered the steak frites with a side salad and the French onion soup. My date ordered the braised lamb which was a special that evening. They have a very cool special for those that arrive early between 5 and 6:30. An appetizer, entree, and dessert with a glass of house wine for 29.00. What a deal.
Food and drinks are always consistent. Great atmosphere. Bar area is large and dining room noise is not overwhelming. -
Review from Beth S.
Boston, MA
3/28/2012
Yummy French food. Went for 2012 Winter Restaurant Week and had some delicious food. Service was a little off that day. Not sure if it was because it was a Monday, Restaurant Week, or what.
Also, food seemed underseasoned. Three diners out of 4 had to add salt & pepper to their entrees and appetizers. Once we did, the food was great, though. The fourth who didn't order from the RW menu, LOVED her food. So maybe the secret is to come for the full menu, which definitely looked fantastic. Will definitly be back, though! -
Review from Alice S.
Boston, MA
12/25/2011 1 Check-in Here
This place has loads of charm and the food to back it up.
With the amount of good reviews for this place, how could I resist coming here and trying it out for myself? Not to mention that I'm a huge fan of Union Bar and Grille, owned by the same company as Gaslight.
This place has a distinctly different feel from Union Bar and Grille. While Union is swanky (in an absolutely good way) with its romantic lighting and leather booths, Gaslight is charming and warm with its beamed wood ceilings, mosaic tiles, and antique decor.
Before I comment on the food, I must say that the sangria here is the best I've had in Boston. Perfectly spiced, not too sweet, and a great depth of flavors.
On the night I went, the dish I initially wanted - the rotisserie chicken with sauce moutarde violette and garlic herbes frittes - was sold out, which of course, made me want it even more. I instead decided to order the roasted organic scottish salmon with beluga lentils, roasted baby beets, and tarragon mustard, and I'm so happy I did. While I love salmon, this was not a dish that jumped out at me immediately upon scanning the menu, but sometimes the best dishes are the ones you never intended on ordering. I'm a stickler for a crispy seared skin on salmon, and Gaslight executed this perfectly. My hesitation in ordering this dish was because of the accompaniments listed, but I was happily surprised that everything was delicious and tasted right together on one plate.
One last note: Gaslight has its own complimentary parking lot right next door. I always find it easier to drive to South End, and I hate looking for street parking, so this is a huge plus for this place.
I think this place has potential to become a favorite of mine, just as Union has recently. I'll definitely be back to try the chicken I missed out on that night.
What to order:
- parisian fall sangria
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Review from Eliza W.
Jamaica Plain, MA
4/8/2012
Food is not as good as my mom's french cooking but the bar is beautiful (made of Zinc) ...Great bartenders and beers ranging from $2 -$12
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Review from Tamar A.
12/30/2011 1 Check-in Here
Oo la la!
When my friend suggested we come here, I was kind of expecting a disappointingly small and uninspiringly French knock-off of what brunch could and should be: eggs adorned meager slices of lox, for example, decorated with a dollop of creme fraiche, and, I dunno, a little French flag plunged into its runny, lackadaisical mound.
Well, quelle surprise, amirite?
Perhaps I've been burned one too many times by bad brunch, because MON DIEU this place was outstanding. The cocktails were delightful, there was more than enough smoky salmon to mingle with my fluffy eggs, and my friend's poached eggs Vigneronne might have been the most savory thing to amuse this bouche in quite some time. The prices are outstandingly reasonable, the service is stellar, and free parking hasn't been this joyous since my sister and I emptied the bank into it every time we played Monopoly. And we wondered why our games never freaking ended.
But lo, this review shall.
Fin.Listed in: Good morning, Starshine
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Review from Lama B.
12/13/2011 1 Check-in Here
This little Brasserie has awesome food and great service. I am not from Boston so I do not have a benchmark for the city, but considering that I lived in Europe for several years, visit often, and wine and dine in the fine city of NYC-this was rocking good food. We arrived after a 5 hour bus ride and walked 25 minutes to get here from our hotel as I only eat based on my fellow Yelpers recommendations.
We were seated right away and served water and menus. We quickly ordered cocktails, and started off with the fondue with fontina, the french onion soup with truffled short ribs and the pate. Yes we were THAT hungry.
The fondue and the pate were phenomenal but the soup was a little bit disappointing. I did not get a single piece of actual rib and it was salty.
As for mains, I opted for the succulent pork chop as they were out of the bourguignon and my dining companion chose his staple of duck confit. Both were succulent and perfectly cooked. We could not get enough, but for me, the pork was the winner as the chop was simply divine. I suspect it was marinated or brined in advance which imparted the tenderness and pink interior.
The whole ambiance took me back to the small cafes on the 17eme in Paris and I would go back in a heartbeat next time I am in Boston. Highly recommend it! -
Review from Andrew M.
Brooklyn, NY
4/1/2012 Seated via OpenTable
Really cool atmosphere, great food, and a fun waitress made this a great night. My girlfriend and I went on a Friday night and entered what seemed to be a turn of the century French ball room. We sat down and asked the waitress for a wine recommendation and instead of just telling us, she brought over a few samples which is always an awesome little treat. We ordered the special rice with grilled octopus and bone marrow which was amazing and had the Duxbury clams with sausage and those were very good as well (amazing broth). For a main we split the steak frites which was really awesome, they even brought it out on two plates for us! Dessert was great and overal it was a great experience.
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Review from Annie C.
Jackson Heights, NY
3/17/2012
The staff is friendly and really appreciative of your business. We came here for brunch (9.95!) and I had the Prince Edward Mussels (came with fries). They were fresh and the butter sauce that it was simmering in was great. However, it had too many *insert unidentifiable herb - was seed-like* that just didn't work for the dish. My boyfriend had the raspberry french toast. Yummy! The fries were delicious as well. This place reminded me of Gemma here in NYC. If you're in Boston, try it out!
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Review from Callan C.
3/10/2012
Had a reservation with a large party on Saturday at 11 for brunch. I was surprised the place was not as crowded as I expected it to be. They had a $9.95 prix fixe brunch menu that includes coffee, tea, juice; a delicious pastry shortbread and 3 options for entrees (omelette, french toast and another egg dish). It was a good quality meal and good serving sizes for the price. The service was responsive, quick and friendly. The atmosphere was nice, with lots of interesting french bistro inspired details. An additional plus is there seems to be free parking in the lot next to the restaurant. Not sure if it was a fluke or typically open to restaurant patrons. Enjoy!
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Review from Mike C.
Arlington, MA
4/29/2012 1 Check-in Here
ate there with friends,vibrant bar, great meals, bar steak,bolognese to die for and duck fro the first time, deserts were superb. Only con was waiter suggested an upgrade of our choice of pinot noir, his recommendation was poor,other than that I will return again and would recommend
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Review from Inna H.
Boston, MA
1/19/2012
What a jewel!
My husband and I got a gift certificate for this bistro. So the other day we went there for dinner.
I have to agree that Gaslight is a bit on the pricey side, but a huge plus ( at least for us) is that their house wine is priced nicely at $6.50 per glass and their draught PBRs are only $2 and taste great!
The food was absolutely amazing including the baguette and butter that I devoured in seconds.
My husband got steak which was cooked to perfection and I had salmon with beluga lentils (who would have thought that lentils and salmon mix so well) and baby beats, everything was wonderful.
Our server was timely, pleasant and not annoying. A+ for that.
We will go back there many times (I can't wait) and we will recommend this place to all of our friends (which I have already done 100 times this week) -
Review from Justine J.
Boston, MA
2/26/2012
Gaslight is one of our favorite go-to spots. The free (and huge) parking lot make it an easy choice. Food is always delicious, although the service is hit or miss. We've had great servers and less-than-stellar ones, too.
Bar steak is amazing. The frites are always perfect and taste great dipped in the steak juices. The goat cheese and pear appetizer is tasty, as are most of the desserts. They also have a great wine list. Yum!
Ambiance is typical for similar Boston restaurants - dark wood, hip music, and a bit loud. Good for a nice night out, but not if you're looking for a quiet/romantic spot. -
Review from Cindy K.
Needham, MA
11/5/2011 1 Check-in Here
LOVE gaslight. Such a great little gem in the South End AND comes with a parking lot! For all you burbanites who never venture into Boston because you can't find parking, well now you don't have an excuse.
First, let's talk decor/ambiance. Although its not quite Paris, they do a great job trying to replicate that "je ne sais quoi" that makes Paris, well, Paris. It's chic but cozy with the dim lighting and candlelight.
Food is delicious. The first time I came here was when they first opened and although it was good, I had far better Parisian casual food. But recently I came back after a good year and half and I have to say that they have improved drastically. Let's start with the escargot. One word ...AMAZING. So delicious and flavor; cooked to just the right tenderness. I think I'm salivating just thinking of it right now. For main entrees, my husband ordered the steak frites and I ordered the bar steak. We both enjoyed our steaks but my bar steak (which is hangar steak) was a better cut for our preferences. And the frites...ADDICTING. I never finish fries anywhere but these....I cleaned my plate and could have gone for more.
And last but not least, the service was great. It was a packed Friday evening and our host was so gracious and kept apologizing because she inaccurately estimated our wait time. However it was to no fault of hers because the table she was waiting on just kept sitting there chatting and talking so I can't blame her for her estimation. But nevertheless, she was very sweet and apologetic about it. Our server was very friendly and her service was prompt as well.
Will definitely be coming back now that I know they have brunch too!
