Sel de Mer

[jtl513]

I don't know if this has been reported yet, but it is now possible to make Sel de Mer reservations on-line.

[sppunk]

Great find, thank you!

 

Just made reservations for a Sunday night (for the lamb special mmmhmmm) on our November cruise. :)

[rkacruiser]

I think the Sel de Mer's menu is most interesting and like the concept of different special entrees on different evenings.

 

One menu item I thought odd. Maybe our European friends can "clue me into this combination": Mussels and French Fries. I'd never consider ordering French Fries with Mussels. Is this a "European" thing?

[jtl513]

Mussels and French Fries. Is this a "European" thing?

I know it's popular in Belgium. The potatoes are fried twice and topped with a kind of mayonnaise that's different from ours. They're not like American fries!

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Edited April 13, 2016 by jtl513

[holacanada]

HI !

 

About mussels and fries its a very very popular combination in Belgium !

They call it : Moules et Frites.

Dining with a couple of cans of beer as an accompaniment ..!

For residents of Belgium is also common to eat this dish as a North American that would take a hamburger with fries !!

 

Holacanada

[rkacruiser]

Thanks holacanada and jtl513 for your replies.

 

I will have to try the combination when the opportunity occurs.

[PatsyAnne]

How do you find out which nights are which?

[jtl513]

How do you find out which nights are which?

See the last pictures in

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=49645099&postcount=227

[Carnevale]

Many thanks for letting us know! Just booked for the upcoming Christening cruise.

[PatsyAnne]

See the last pictures in

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=49645099&postcount=227

 

 

Thanks for the link!

[ksqueak]

I think the Sel de Mer's menu is most interesting and like the concept of different special entrees on different evenings.

 

One menu item I thought odd. Maybe our European friends can "clue me into this combination": Mussels and French Fries. I'd never consider ordering French Fries with Mussels. Is this a "European" thing?

 

 

Lunch in Dinan, France ordered mussels and they came with fries. Actually a good combo. don't know how to add the picture or I'd post it.

[PetNanny]

Thanks for the info.

[mef_57]

HI !

 

About mussels and fries its a very very popular combination in Belgium !

They call it : Moules et Frites.

Dining with a couple of cans of beer as an accompaniment ..!

For residents of Belgium is also common to eat this dish as a North American that would take a hamburger with fries !!

 

Holacanada

Definitely a Belgium treat. Often there is a choice of broth flavours for the mussels.....and I personally think beer is a must-do accompaniment, though a nice crisp white wine would do (as it often is in the cooking broth).

[jtl513]

Often there is a choice of broth flavours for the mussels...

There's 3 choices in Sel de Mer:

[dot73]

Many thanks for letting us know! Just booked for the upcoming Christening cruise.

 

My K-Dam cruise isn't until December. I wish I had booked an earlier one. I hope you have the time to do a review of your cruise. Have a great trip.

[teamflames]

Thanks I will go and check this out? How much do they charge for a reservation? Given the a la carte pricing?

 

 

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[OTOW guy]

and no upfront charge since it is an a la carte menu so we will be charged once we have the dinner and will use our 4* savings.

[teamflames]

and no upfront charge since it is an a la carte menu so we will be charged once we have the dinner and will use our 4* savings.

 

 

 

Thanks for the update, will get booking tomorrow!

[leebrownIU]

I think the Sel de Mer's menu is most interesting and like the concept of different special entrees on different evenings.

 

One menu item I thought odd. Maybe our European friends can "clue me into this combination": Mussels and French Fries. I'd never consider ordering French Fries with Mussels. Is this a "European" thing?

"Moules frites" are terrific. In Provence, France, the combination is ubiquitous. It's even more so in Belgium, where it's practically the national dish. Try it...the combination is wonderful! I retired to France for a while, and there was a wonderful restaurant in Apt, in the Luberon, that served moules sixteen different ways, but always with frites. The only other offering at this restaurant was steak frites!

 

(The frites have to be cooked correctly...cut into shoestring pieces and deep fried in oil twice; the first time at 350 degrees until the potatoes are softened and nearly translucent. Then remove them from the oil, allow to cool a bit, raise the oil temperature to 375 degrees and cook again until browned and crispy.)

 

Vive la France! :)

[hawkeye3d]

One thing about the Mussels and French fries, the portions were large, couldn't finish the mussels. The mayo is served on the side

 

Bob

[leebrownIU]

One thing about the Mussels and French fries, the portions were large, couldn't finish the mussels. The mayo is served on the side

 

Bob

Did you think the value of Sel de Mere is good? I've seen some criticism about the restaurant being very pricey. What did you think? Thanks in advance! :)

[SeaBands]

the price shouldn't matter. Especially if you are 4 or 5* and get 50 % off.

[leebrownIU]

the price shouldn't matter. Especially if you are 4 or 5* and get 50 % off.

I'm just a one star Mariner, but will be a two star after this cruise.

[teamflames]

The apple tatin was to die for

 

 

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