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    Boulevard Five 72

    4.1 (304 reviews)
    PriceyNew American
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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Romantic
    Classy
    Good for groups

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    Stephanie C.

    I've dined at this restaurant several times and have always had a good experience so I decided to book for Mother's Day brunch. Our waiter was absolutely awful! He never came in to check on us. Our food took forever to come out. I noticed that people who were seated after us had received their shareable appetizers meanwhile we waited an eternity for our food. I had to ask him three times where my drink was which was super annoying. He had to be chased down for coffee refills. When I was ready for the bill he was nowhere to be found. I had to ask two different people for the bill since he was MIA. Another waiter finally assisted me. The food itself was good but unfortunately the service was garbage. With brunch costing $45 per person the service we received was very disappointing.

    mother's day brunch buffet
    Tarun B.

    We came here for a friend's baby shower. Everything was lovely and the food was amazing. We had the whole second floor set up for the event. There was a bar serving brunch cocktail drinks such as mimosas, bellinis, and bloody mary's. The food was buffet style with several options available. I was able to try several different dishes at once. They served crepes, pancakes, eggs, and grilled chicken. My favorite was the omelet station. We were able to pick our own additions and the staff made it there for us. The staff was wonderful and went above and beyond to help out.

    Wild Mushroom Agnolotti
    Bella M.

    I'm so torn because one of the dishes we had was stellar (mushroom agnolotti) , but the entrees fell flat. This is the second time I have been here where the entrees did not impress. My mom couldn't eat the salmon because we asked for medium and it was rare. We asked for medium on the duck for my kid (kids don't always like rare duck) and we got totally rare. It had to be recooked and the birthday girl sat there waiting for her food. The confit ball on the plate was unpalatable. The citrus slices sitting in that heavy sauce were not cohesive. The sauces were so heavy handed on the chicken and the duck dish, and the half chicken was dry. Worst was the service, we came early and there were only 2 tables and the single waiter there was so inattentive I had to get up a few times to find him. We also made a reservation and mentioned it's a birthday and nobody said happy birthday... which.. ya know. Pay attention. Yay for the mushroom dish and .. nay for just about everything else. The risotto was alright and the mashed potatoes too, I'll give them that. Maybe they're better with sides. But the service was really poor for only having two tables to wait on. After the other table left the waiter was just hanging by the hostess stand and we sat pretty far away so we had to get up and ask for the check, get up to find him again and give him the bill.. not good.

    Desiree F.

    I cannot believe I am just now trying this place. Where do I start? When I arrived I parked on the street nearby and walked in. I was greeted by the host and she walked me to the table. Our server was David and he was awesome. He knew his stuff and he was so attentive. The restaurant was cutely decorated and I liked the ambiance. The restaurant had brunch specials where you can order 4 sharables and one entrée for $34 and $2 mimosas, belinis or bloody mary. You cannot beat that deal so we got the vegetables, fruit, latke's & house cured salmon, and spiced sugar beignets. All were so good. I really loved the beignets. For our entrées I ordered the penne and day boat shrimp and my friend ordered the steak and cheese eggs. I loved my meal, it was seasoned perfectly. My friend loved her steak and eggs. The mimosas were so good as well and the waiter kept them coming. The bill came to $85 which was a steal. I will definitely be back!

    Wrath of Grapes
    Noor B.

    Literally. Everything that we had was good. Appetizer was the octopus and shrimp salad. I had the duck breast my husband had a seafood dish that I can't remember right now. The dessert was delectable. As a matter of fact, I'm going to make a reservation for this weekend. I think we need to pay another visit to this restaurant.

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    Tony J.

    As you can see from my last review I was here pre-COVID for a family lunch. I returned here post-COVID to enjoy another nice family of six for lunch. Masks were not worn or required here. I started with my Tanteo jalapeno margarita. I also enjoyed my New England style lobster roll with a butter toasted roll, celery, fine herb, lemon caper mayonnaise with asparagus for $24. I substituted their old bay spanish chips for the asparagus. Service here was great. We all enjoyed our lunches as usual and agreed we will likely return here for another family lunch.

    Pre-set Menu
    Adina S.

    I came to Boulevard Five 72 for a meeting with a pre-set dinner. They rented out the upstairs space, which was nice and spacious. I ordered the salmon and my dad had the chicken. The salmon was really flavorful and perfectly cooked. The half chicken was a huge portion - I think it could have used a bit more of a sauce, but it was also cooked really nicely. The desserts were also delicious! I would come back.

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    Florence C.

    Everything's good to great set to a really noticeable "easy 70s" Billboard soundtrack (The Eagles, Ambrosia, Steely Dan). Though the place has a romantic/slightly formal vibe, they completely accommodated my group of 8 adults and 3 kids (ages 1-3) with natural flair in their private wine room. This room had a stunning wall of hundreds of wine bottles and can hold up to 25 people. A reservation here is ideal when bringing/coralling kids this young. Their cocktails are good and sufficiently strong. For starters, their Lump Crab Cakes were very crabby with a delicious mix of spiced rum black beans, pickled cucumber, and paprika. Service was extremely attentive with zero pretension. In fact, the chef overcooked my bro's entree of pork loin and our server requested a redo even before it reached our table. While my bro waited, the chef gave him a crab-based app to eat (Yay!) and everyone else dug into their own entrees. I had their Lobster Risotto a la carte, which really stood out off of their prix-fixe Lobster Meal Menu and wow- it was just heaven- lobster, scallops, shrimp, and corn in a creamy risotto. (Their prix-fixe Lobster Meal is about $50 and normally comes with a lobster salad, lobster ravioli, entree, and dessert.) For dessert, the Banana Bomb is bomb! Get it! It's banana mousse/cake in a chocolate shell with a scoop of banana ice cream. Here, there's a whole lotta yummy going on! ***Though they don't have a kid's menu, they can prepare a pasta with either a butter or red sauce, chicken fingers, and fries. ***Valet parking's available or you can park right around the corner along N 24th St. by some houses.

    Diego M.

    Bottom line: impressed. Fantastic dining experience and cuisine. Gluten line: accommodating. Long line: A little disappointed that I haven't been here earlier. Absolutely delicious cuisine. Ambiance is romantic. Service was attentive but not overbearing. I'd recommend it.

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    Ask the Community - Boulevard Five 72

    We are coming on Sunday,Sept 23 brunch for my daughter's 40th birthday celebration.Can I bring a balloon to tie on her chair?

    Of course

    Is the banquet room handicap accessible?

    No, there is no elevator and about 15-20 steps

    Are jeans acceptable attire for brunch?

    Yes

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    This was my first time and I kept it simple with the Rueben (special sandwiches section on the…read moremenu). It contains Swiss cheese, Roasted Turkey, Sauerkraut, and Thousand Island on Rye bread. I also added sauteed onions. Overall, it was okay, lacking some flavor and it was not as filling as I'd expected. I wanted to understand and experience the hype about American Melts, but it fell flat for me. It was just okay. Despite being underwhelmed, I am still giving 4 stars because the service was great and I am impressed with the price range. Every sandwich on their menu is under $10, and that stands out especially these days when a mediocre burger is $15+ minimum. You can even "build your own grilled cheese" sandwich. For these reasons, I am willing to give American Melts another try and perhaps a different item on the menu.

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