The food and service was great. The service by Scottie was amazing. I ordered the shrimp, lamb chops, and short ribs. Everything was fantastic. read more

Im glad I didn't let my experience at Solset deter me from trying Boulevard. Boulevard was such an amazing experience. The crowd was great, the vibes were amazing, the service was fantastic, and the (female) owner hung out with us for a little bit! The drinks were delicious and the truffle fries really hit the spot. read more

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I was really looking forward to trying Boulevard, especially because the restaurant has a beautiful location and a lovely ambiance. Unfortunately, the food did not live up to the setting. We visited during Restaurant Week and paid $40 per person for the three-course menu. My risotto was extremely undercooked--so much so that it felt like I was eating individual rice kernels rather than properly prepared risotto. I am originally from Italy and was excited to eat beetroot risotto. The flavors were great but I could not finish it as it was uncooked. I considered sending it back, but since someone else was treating me to dinner, I felt uncomfortable doing so. Unfortunately, this did not seem to be an isolated issue. The two tables on either side of us both sent their entrées back because their food was undercooked as well. Dessert was equally disappointing. The flourless chocolate cake was essentially a dense, triangular piece of batter covered in an extremely heavy chocolate topping. It was so rich and dense that it was difficult to eat. read more

Unfortunately, this was a very disappointing dining experience, especially for a $140 bill. The host was the highlight of our visit--friendly, welcoming, and the only part of the experience that met expectations. The waiter however, I could not say the same. He wasn't attentive at all, every other staff was refilling our drinks and bringing our food. He took our order and then we never saw him again. I think the host should've be getting the tips. Unfortunately, the food was a different story. The fries, chips (potato slices burnt to a crisp labeled as "fries"), and burger were all served cold. I ordered my steak medium rare, but it came out well done on the outside and medium rare in the center, so it was cooked very unevenly. On top of that, our appetizer didn't arrive until the same time as our entrées, which completely defeated the purpose of ordering it first. To make matters worse, the table next to us was extremely loud, obnoxious, and using constant profanity, which made it difficult to enjoy our meal. While I understand that the restaurant can't always control guests, the atmosphere became uncomfortable. Overall, the quality of the food and service did not justify the $140 price tag. I left feeling disappointed and don't think the experience was worth the cost. read more

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Extremely unprofessional and rude staff. A friend and I were going to grab drinks after using the restroom. The staff pictured here FOLLOWED US INTO THE RESTROOM and demanded we leave the restroom AS MY FRIEND WAS USING THE URINAL and I was about to do so myself. I explained we needed to use the restroom but would actually be paying customers upon finishing our business, he continued being an ass, which I don't say lightly. He even forced me out and threatened police involvement after I calmly asked if I could wait for my friend to finish his business. I understand private restrooms (despite them being very uncommon in the U.S.), but if that's the case he should have stopped us BEFORE WE ENTERED THE RESTROOM, rather pursuing us into it! If the place expects to enforce this "private restroom" policy, I expect them to do it with professionalism and class. Again, WE WERE PLANNING TO BUY DRINKS anyways, so we should have been permitted to use the restroom under this policy and sparred from this crude and discourteous behavior, which frankly should be considered harassment. Needless to say, I was very profoundly disappointed by this blatant lack, of hospitality, decency, and frankly total "assholery," and will not return to this bar any time soon until I receive an apology for the rude and unprofessional staff behavior described here performed by the gentleman pictured in this photo. I am sure this is a nice place to grab a drink with friends, but I encourage others to not tolerate the complete lack of respect experienced by my friend and myself tonight. read more

Boulevard - Staff member who followed us into the restroom and demanded we leave while we were using it. - Bars Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Wanted to try this place since it seems pretty new. They have a nice bar & nice seating indoors & a separate rooftop area. We came by for happy hour/dinner but ended up not ordering anything from the happy hour menu since it didn't entice us. Grapefruit Salad w Steak -- 7/10 Hamachi roll -- 8/10 Black Forest Roll -- 10/10 Edamame -- nothing special, was yummy! The service was great! I have a dairy allergy & our server made sure that I was accommodated. I will definitely be returning to try the risotto ! read more

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Boulevard offers a HH and a dinner menu, opening recently in the Clarendon 'hood, in what used to be the Wilson Hardware space. Our group came to have an early dinner, and we ordered the following to start off and share: +the Sweet Potato Buns - served with honey lemon butter +Crab Dip Toast - with old bay and chives +King Salmon Tiradito - prepared with mangoes, yuzu leche de tigre, fried dill, truffle salt, and apple slices; we opted out of the micro cilantro +and, the Garlic Shrimp - prepared with white wine, Calabrian chilies, compound butter, and croutons For the main, I ordered the Short Rib (with rice, sofrito, asparagus, and beef jus); others ordered the Boulevard Burger (looked juicy!), the Half Chicken, and the Salmon (a healthy option), which they enjoyed. The interior of the space is nice, with its decor and the modern feel. Service was friendly and attentive. I would be curious about their makis as well as their HH offerings on the next visit. Metered street parking can be found in the area. +shareables +friendly service +metered street parking read more

We had a resy, seated immediately. The service was honestly good even though the bar was backed up on drink orders. We ordered chai, which was their version of old fashion, margarita (refreshing) and Clarendon on sunset (sweet). I did enjoy the sushi but it wasn't overly to die for. The pork chop was tender and breaded to perfection. The gravy for the steak pulled the dish together. The music and lights made me ready to party through the night during dinner! Afterwards, we were escorted to the rooftop for more vibes. Maybe, I will come back to party and apps for a girls night! read more

So phenomenal!! Our server Scotty was so great and kind. Very helpful with what he recommended from the menu. Brought a great vibe and was very attentive to the table. We had the Bao buns and they were great. Calamari, aranchinni, and the pasta were also so so good! Can't wait to come back read more

Boulevard - Black Forest, Specialty spicy rainbow roll, and wild seduction - Bars Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

New spot hopefully working out the growing pains. My friend and I dined here on a Wednesday, which happened to be half-priced bottle of wine night, which was a huge bonus - we liked that! But service was rather slow because they had one server for the entire dining area. And the server was just ok - he tried to recommend a bottle of wine for us and only suggested the most expensive bottle of wine on the menu (which was a bottle of white and we said we wanted red). As for the menu, I appreciate that they have sushi and traditional American food staples. Unfortunately, the Brussels sprouts were seriously undercooked and lacked flavor. I want to really like this place but it needs a lift. I think I'll give it some time and try it again - perhaps at the bar which looked like it had a good vibe. read more

Wide selection of entrees and apps including some sushi and salads. Food is good but not great. They might be working through starting up. Server was nice but overall service was average. read more

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We went to Boulevard last night and caught a great deal for restaurant week. It's a comfortable clubby place tucked into the old hardware store space in Clarendon. The chef is seriously talented. The salmon was excellent (with the roe served on the side!). The burger was one of the best we've ever had, and the crispy, spicy sushi was delicious. That said, they really need to work on the service. There was no hostess, and our waitress who was clearly new was sadly the only person covering the entire room. After we ordered, she came back to tell me they were out of salmon, but then after checking with the kitchen, she returned to say that they actually did have salmon which clearly was not her fault. One of our guests ordered the crispy spicy tuna roll but was served steak frites instead, and then we had to wait for her actual sushi to arrive. Lastly my husband's restaurant week of desserts never showed up at all so we had to remind them to bring it out. ‍ The food shows real promise, and the kitchen is clearly talented. They just need to understand the importance of hiring more experienced staff on the floor to bring the service up to the level of the food. With better management a 4 or 5! read more

I am really happy I tried this place! The sushi was really good, the black rice wasn't my favorite but it was still delicious. If I come again, I want to try one with white rice. Their French fries were not crispy at all unfortunately. However, their cocktails are made very well and they have great happy hour options! It looked very pretty inside and the staff were really friendly. read more

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Tried The Boulevard last night in Arlington and WHOA!!! The short rib was ridic!!! Crispy edges, fall apart tender and perfectly seasoned. We also had the burger (thick, juicy, messy in the best way), steak frites with a nice peppery kick, and fries that disappeared almost immediately The salmon tiradito was probably one of my favorite dishes of the night, and the flourless chocolate cake? Dangerous. Like "thinking about it the next day" good. Everything coming out of the kitchen looked beautiful... thoughtful plating without trying too hard. But honestly, what really stood out was the service... which is almost non existent nowadays but this was The staff somehow manages to be everywhere without hovering... water glasses refilled, plates cleared seamlessly, everyone warm and attentive. You can tell they're serious about hospitality. And the vibe... very Ibiza/Tulum energy. Lively, stylish, warm lighting, music just right ... it actually is an escape from the usual Arlington dinner scene or really anywhere in the DMV....And the Rooftop....see for yourself!! Wowza! read more

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Loved the service & ambiance the best! Have to say portion sizes were not up to par for the prices & they brought out "olives" as the complimentary starter (crickets). Not completely impressed, but may be a better option for dinner & the rooftop experience. Overall, thanks for the great service!:-) read more

Had such a great dinner here. The Arancini and Salmon appetizers were amazing. Highly recommend the Sabor Latino roll if you're going the sushi route. By far the highlight of the night was our server, Scotie, who made the whole dinner all around great. read more

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Amazing new restaurant in Clarendon section of Arlington. High-end modern decor and top quality delicious food + drinks at reasonable prices. Service top notch and friendly (Matthew took great care of us, thank you)! Already our favorite restaurant in all of Arlington. Highly recommend their sushi, salmon over sweet potato purée, and strawberry cheesecake (photos included). read more

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Had the best experience here for Mother's Day lunch! The salmon taradito was amazing and the short rib was perfection! Service was 5 stars!! I can't wait to go back!! read more

Ambiance was nice, DJ and music was great. I had a burger, and it was good. However, the service was horrible. My food took forever to come out, and I was the only one at my table without my meal. The waiter was not attentive at all, and the cocktail I ordered never came even when I had to ask multiple times for it. I hope the service improves. read more

Just did the full dinner experience at Boulevard. Cocktail. Appetizers. Wine. Dinner. More wine. Desserts. Dessert cocktails. I like it. Tiko was our waiter. Attentive and fun. Food was really great. Got the zucchini croquettes and luxury sushi. Both were EXCELLENT. Steak frites and little gem salad for mains. That's a great steak. Fries meh. Dessert was flourless chocolate cake. Great flavors. More ice cream. Overall. AMAZING. BEST read more

Very impressed for a restaurant that's been open less than 2 months! The food was excellent. For apps, we tried the sliders (a Sunday happy hour special), a salmon sushi roll, fried chicken bao buns, and all were AMAZING! My entree - the steak frites - was my least favorite (it was essentially chewy steak covered in gravy), but the fries were perfect. Continued the night at the rooftop upstairs and had one of the best cocktails I've had in a while. They're still working on service, but they have ample staff and everyone was kind and really trying their best. I will 100% be back. read more

We went to Boulevard for Mother's Day brunch and we can't wait to go back. The Wild Seduction sushi roll was delicious and the steak frites was cooked perfectly. The staff was so welcoming, friendly and so attentive and the place has an amazing vibe. We will be back soon. read more