Settler

Ross was an amazing server. Honestly all the staff was very service oriented. I love the hot cider service, that's a nice touch. I had the grilled octopus, beef duo, chocolate cheesecake and a shot of espresso. Everything was very amazing. The Octopus was slightly over seasoned but cooked to perfection, the beef duo was a rare treat as it came with a strip and short rip on polenta. I WILL BE BACK. Me ordering the cheesecake was overkill as I was full. I also need to acknowledge the 50 year sourdough bread 🤌

It's a great restaurant, albeit a bit overrated for how expensive it is. Everything is fresh and high quality but I found the recipes a little less exciting than they sounded. We had a great time anyhow. Also the chocolate tort was an unbelievable treat. Great spot.

We ate here on consecutive nights. The staff were very friendly and professional. We enjoyed the hot apple cider, foraged mushrooms, basque cheesecake, pumpkin cappelletti, Nova Scotia halibut, Hudson Valley chicken, and casarecce.

After scouring Boston’s restaurant scene for a special bday dinner for a friend, I settled on Settler. What really sold me was its reputation for a house made sourdough baked from a 50+ year old starter gifted to them by the star studded Michelin legend Daniel Boulud who the owner worked for years ago. I bake as well, so was especially curious to see what the hype was all about. The bread was strong on the sour (a bold move given that flavor is not appreciated by everyone), with a spongy dense crumb and toothsome blond crust. We enjoyed it enough to order at least three plate refills of additional slices. As for the food, it had some high’s and low’s which averaged each other out. The standout was the whipped ricotta with butternut squash Muhammara served with spicy lavash. The disappointment was the nova scotia halibut which was bone dry from overcooking—a mistake they made three times on each of the three plates that were ordered! Shocking for a restaurant of this caliber, and price point. Dessert was underwhelming (and at additional cost to the pre-fix $75 menu): an uninspired frangipan tart with ginger ice cream that was more crunchy than smooth from ice particles left by freezer burn. Then there was this aesthetic disgrace: After rejecting my request to bring a bday cake they assured me they would send a candle with dessert. So I expected what we ordered (or a bonus dessert or scoop of ice cream as restaurant overachievers will do) to have a candle plunged inside it. Instead, they put a lonesome candle in a little cup containing nothing at all. A sad looking celebratory dish! Aside from those missteps, the rest of the dishes did not disappoint, like the crispy falafels, Calabrian chili clams, and quinoa. But in the end when the oversized bill arrived its magnitude seemed to far exceed the mixed impression.

I recently had the pleasure of dining at The Settler, and it was an outstanding experience from start to finish. The Mediterranean food was incredible, bursting with bold flavors that truly reflected the season. The Yellowfin Tuna was cooked to perfection, and the Mazz platter was a delightful assortment of tastes and textures that left me wanting more. The service was impeccable, making the evening even more enjoyable. Highly recommend this gem for anyone seeking a memorable dining experience!

Some of the best oysters I've ever had (could use a lil dash of heat to br perfect). The pate was incredible, as were all appetizers. By FAR the best falafel I've ever tasted (I was vegan once, I've eaten lots of falafels!)

We’d had a great experience at the Settler. We visited during the busy month of October. The food was great, I’ve had the confit duck and hudson valley chicken. The service was phenomenal.

This was one of the best places I have been to in the greater Boston area. The food was perfect drinks were creative and tasty and the atmosphere and staff were top tier. I will be going back hopefully I can try the scallops ! Highly highly recommend !