Had an amazing raw hiramasa appetizer and the Angus filet of beef was tasty. Definitely want to return and try out pretty much all of the other appetizers! read more

This place is a Classic Staple in SF and should be experienced at least once for drinks (bare minimum) just to say you've visited, that's what I was going for because, I don't think anyone I ever known (and that's quite a few) ever gave this place high accolades to the point I felt like I needed to eat there....Im sure this place is great because it's been here for so long as I've always heard this place in reference to business outings and after work meet ups....like I said, CLASSIC SF ...definitely on the more formal/elegant side with a classic feel, I'd say 250k a year and up club ...lol : ). ...don't be scared, it's nice and something to experience...do it!!!!! read more

Amazing service and the food was phenomenal! Went for a birthday dinner and it was such a great view, the servers were attentive and there was Halloween themed decor and menu which was amazing. read more

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Been going here since it opened. The service is always friendly and efficient, the food is fresh, delicious and a good portion for the price. Breakfast, lunch and dinner all equally tasty. The bar is great too, with stiff drinks. Probably my fave restaurant in Daly City read more

Just had dinner on Wednesday and it was excellent. The food was delicious. I ordered the Dungeness crab, rack of lamb and the cheese plate. The crab and rack of lamb were delicious and perfectly prepared. The service was on point and attentive. The remodeled interiors definitely have enhanced the ambiance of the restaurant. Drippy with a retro chic and slightly uppity vibe. Overall was an outstanding dining experience. We will be back. read more

We ate at Boulevard to celebrate my birthday and it was one of the finest meals of my life. Sushi over the beach at Nobu Malibu, champagne and oysters at the Watergate Hotel, this dinner - meals like this live on as tangible memories, experiences that create an indelible bookmark in your mind and enrich the rest of your life. I don't have any pictures, because I didn't want to interrupt the meal for a moment by taking my phone out. For sure, each plate was as visually beautifully composed as in flavor - not just good food, but truly great dishes where each ingredient sings in a chorus exceeding the sum of the parts. The staff perfected the experience by every act, from the maitre'd leading us to the table at an easy pace that let us absorb every detail of the gorgeous environment within the dining room, to the servers making sure our glasses were always full and bringing each course out with the perfect timing. It was one of those fine dining experiences that seems to take you outside of time, where you forget about anything except the people at the table with you and the delicious cuisine on your plate. The wine list is phenomenal, a range of price points and styles and with an especially great coravin pour selection. Our server was knowledgeable about the whole by the glass list and gave us great advice about what would pair best with our entrees. It was just another special treat to get to explore some awesome wines alongside the food. The space surrounding you as you eat, with vaulted brick ceilings, art nouveau details, and cozy acoustics is absolutely beautiful, yet also recedes to a comfortable backdrop as the meal becomes the main event (of your week). I really appreciate how for the number of people in the dining room, our table still felt quiet, peaceful, and intimate. We walk this world for only such a short time. Places like Boulevard help make the most of it. To everyone who made our night, thank you read more

Went to Boulevard last night. Not what it used to be! Used to be a place where people dressed up for a classy night out. We saw a bunch of people with beanies on. Dressed down. Food was average. Prices were way higher. Small portions. read more

Exceptional food and service and the price reflects that. I would 110% recommend this spot to celebrate an occasion. The food and service feel Michelin star quality. The space is stunning and inspired by art nouveau design. A true SF gem. read more

We found the Boulevard on accident by walking around the city and were immediately pulled in by the cozy yet classy vibe. When you walk in it feels like you're entering a different era. Absolutely love it. We tried two different signature drinks, both delicious. Our bartender Sophie was wonderful, she recently just started but you couldn't tell. She was friendly, fun, efficient, and knowledgeable. We hope to see her again next time we are in the city. Food wise, the ahi tuna tartare is not to be missed. So good! Our favorite restaurant we've visited here in the city. read more

This September, the venerable Boulevard will celebrate its 29th anniversary, and they have no doubt enjoyed a truly exceptional history, thanks to renowned owner and chef Nancy Oakes, who has been masterfully supervising the creation of the restaurant's refined American cuisine since opening along San Francisco's Embarcadero waterfront in the Audiffred building, which is a historic survivor of the 1906 earthquake. I had the opportunity to dine here over two decades ago, and always had fond memories of my experience that I have always pined to return, and luckily recently got that experience to dine here once more when a friend wanted to take myself and my family out to dinner to celebrate a birthday. What we did get to experience was a wonderfully crafted prefix three course dinner with some of the finest service and best views of San Francisco Bay to boot. Plus, we got the chance to see up-close their marvelously updated Belle Epoque dining room, with its winding tulip lamps and rich jewel tones. Acclaimed designer Ken Fulk lightened the interior with their signature peacock motif fanning like a phoenix with royal blue and dark green velvets permeating throughout the restaurant's long interior. Reservations for our party of four were very easy to get thanks to the OpenTable website, and a credit card is not required to leave, which made for a less stressful meal, also less stressful was the luck in finding parking right outside their revolving front door on Steuart Street. With a table for four overlooking the Embarcadero and the astute attention from Carlos, our server and Gary, his serving assistant, we all knew that we were in for something special this evening, especially since there was a signed birthday card greeting us upon being sat. Diners can still order a la carte at Boulevard's bar area, but when dining in their main dining room you can order three selections from their Starters, Mains, Cheese and Dessert sections of their menu. For my first course, I opted for their Sea Scallops which was served with a fresh shelling bean salsa verde, heirloom tomato vierge and topped with a dollop of aioli. The three others in my party ordered their Maryland Soft Shell Crab which was served with a salsa of aji amarillo, gooseberry & pineapple relish, cucumber, mint and radish. To start our meal we were served a generous loaf of sliced whole grain bread with a spice-infused salted butter spread and a palate cleanser that was a variety of crudités including endive, cucumber slices and crackers with a hummus dipping sauce. For our main course, I opted for their Angus Beef Filet, which was served with French potato fritters and a mahon cheese sauce, caulilini, caravalli capers and roasted jus. My dining mates ordered their Wild King Salmon, which was locally caught and was served on a bed of risotto, and served with morel mushrooms, leeks, sweet white corn, chervil and lime zest; and their Rack of Lamb, which was served with mashed potatoes with wild greens, Italian ricotta fritters, cauliflower, a pomegranate glaze and roasted radish. For our dessert course, I opted for their 'Hot Chocolate' Cake which was served with a cherries jubilee sauce, a scoop of vanilla ice cream and black cherry sorbet. Others ordered their Strawberry Choux Box, which featured roasted and fresh strawberries topped with a strawberry chantilly and sorbet; and their Snow Angel Peach Pavlova which was a meringue served with yellow peach ice cream, blackberries, chantilly and an almond crumble. To finish our meal, the team at Boulevard served us a variety of small sweet bites including truffles made out of bananas, chocolate and nuts and blood peach jellies covered in sugar. Our dining experience was as memorable as the first time we dined here over two decades ago. Each dish over each course was plated and served with such thoughtfulness and purpose that we each knew that we were experiencing a truly special meal. Obviously for a meal that costs over 400 dollars, you pay exactly what you pay for, and with a sparkling new dining room, spectacularly plated dishes, and exceptional service, Boulevard restaurant lives up to the hype. Multiple return visits will be on my dream list when someone else is nice enough to chip in for such an extravagant meal. Thankfully, this peacock's feathers are ready to proudly strut themselves out loud all over again, and foodies should be ready to receive them! read more

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Love the ambiance service and food. You get a special experience for a reasonable cost

FOOD: There's no bad dish here. Great idea to go with a friend or partner for the multi course menu so you can try more dishes. The Hamachi for Starters is my favorite and it stands out to me the most because of how light and refreshing it is. The Angus Beef Filet is my favorite for Mains. The portions are sized perfectly, your belly will be happy when you get to desserts (all of the desserts are good, it's a tough choice!) DRINKS: loved the cocktails. You can't go wrong with any of them! AMBIANCE: It's a super cute place with comfy chairs and mini lamps at each table. The interior decor is beautiful and still has a historic yet modern charm. Do check out the beautiful bar top at the bar!! SERVICE: All the staff were super kind and jolly from the moment you walk in to the moment you walk out. The servers are knowledgeable with any questions you have about the menu as well. read more

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Outdoor dining during pandemic is tricky. Restaurants abide by the rules for social distancing , so there is limited seating ; and one needs to be savvy to snag that coveted spot in popular restaurants. We were lucky to have obtained a lovely table for 6 at Boulevard tonight. With the Bay Bridge and it's glittering lights welcoming us, we sat in their newly expanded full-service outdoor patio which opened September 2nd. Anyone who ever ate al fresco dinner in San Francisco knows it's rare because of the fog. Well... with a heat lamp at almost every take side, Boulevard kept us warm and comfortable. That's a BIG PLUS! We started off with awesome appetizers: Heirloom Tomato and Mozzarella Salad- 4 1/2 stars Sorbet Starter - 4 stars Fig and Cheese Salad - 3 stars Lobster Bisque 4 1/2 stars Entrees: Petrale Sole- 4 1/2 stars Very fresh and flavorful Fried Buttermilk Game Hen- 4 1/2 stars Came with cole slaw and biscuits . The fried parts were moist and juicy! The best part was the layered biscuits. Yummy! Lobster and Shrimp- 4 1/2 stars Deliciously executed Pork Prime Rib- 4 stars Moist, juicy and interesting plate Winner was the Petrale fish plate for dinner. For dessert, we had the : Pink pearl Dutch Apple Pie served with blackberries $10 we also shared the Pavlova meringue with fruits. The fruit cobbler was bomb! read more

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What an enjoyable ambiance for a weekend dinner. Loved how many options there were to choose from on their prefixed menu ($119 for 3-courses + light bite to start + bread) which is how the menu is always set up. I thought each course was very well done and delicious. It adds up once you include drinks, but nevertheless worth it to try! We had amazing service and our waiter had great recommendations. read more

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The food is always delicious my server Arnold was excellent making sure i was good and all the staff attended to whomever looked in need and that's a great system where you don't have to wait for your sever to be served I'll give that a A+ i was able to order a veggie omelet and it was sooooo good thanks to the cook. read more

Dined in for my husband's birthday and when i tell you everything was amazing! From the birthday greeting card he recived when we 1st got seat to the birthday dessert at the end of the night. The place was beautiful and gave off a very classy vibe so you know the food had to match the vibe as well. Everything was amazing, can't wait to go back! read more

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This place is amazing. I love restaurants of all types but Boulevard's hospitality and attention to detail is truly epic. From the general manager, to the kitchen, to the service team... We were floored. I cannot wait to go back! read more

Always amazing also great bar service if you don't have a reservation. Once the bartender even offered to run and put money in my meter so I could finish my food. read more

Solid fine dining spot for date nights or work dinners. Boulevard has a dining menu for $98, where you can choose from several options to get 1 appetizer, 1 entree, and 1 dessert or cheese plate. There is also quite an interesting selection of cocktails and wines to go with your meal, if you choose to sweeten your meal. I got the seared sea scallops as the appetizer. Scallops were tasty and well garnished with truffles and several other ingredients, but the dish felt a bit small and simple for an app and left me wanting more. I loved my entrée: the angus beef filet. The filet was perfectly medium, well seasoned, and was a great cut of meat. The potato purée was displayed nicely and complemented the filet quite well. This dish was quite filling and was the best out of the 3 plates I had. I picked the peach pavlova as the dessert and was quite impressed with the presentation of it. I honestly felt guilty digging into it since the pavlova was so nicely shaped. The pavlova tasted a lot like meringue, crispy and dry throughout, rather than marshmallow-like soft on the inside, but was delicious. I wasn't a total fan of the flavor of the ice-cream, but enjoyed all of the other flavors in the dish. Special mention goes to Karl the Fog, a cocktail made with gin and crushed pearls. This drink looked so fancy with the off-white shiny pearl color (see photo of the drink for what I mean) and was quite strong! I would love to come back to this place again to try some of the other dishes and drinks. read more

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We finally got to experience this AMAZING restaurant, it was in my bucket list. We are not disappointed. The service is superb, warm, friendly staff. The dishes are unique in flavors that leaves your palate satisfied. The ambiance is particularly cozy and with a tint of francais with ornate. I highly recommend BOULEVARD read more

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It had been years since I have been to Boulevard. For me, this is like a special occasion restaurant, which we chose to celebrate my parents' birthdays. We were seated at a lovely table in the back, with views toward the bridge. They even included birthday greeting cards from the staff, which was a nice touch. The menu is pretty expansive with lots of choices for your 3-course meal. Each course was a pretty decent size, so much so that we were completely satiated by the end of the meal. Everything was delicious! Boulevard has definitely stood the test of time! read more

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I brought the supervisors here for our annual meeting and will be bringing my admin staff next to celebrate them. This place is beautiful. The staff is extraordinary. And the menu impressed all of us. The only complaint was that one of my supervisors left the rest of a desert in the uber and lamented not having a planned breakfast the next day. Would highly recommend. read more

One of the best restaurants in San Francisco consistently !!!!! A beautiful interior ............A great vibe !!!! Always crowded still after all these years !!!! read more

Boulevard is 10/10. On my Christmas trip I ended up there 3 out of 4 nights including Christmas Eve. The service, atmosphere, food, clientele, all of it. Sitting at the bar is a treat. The bar staff are pro's in an industry of average and mediocre. They are knowledgeable about food, wine, and their attention to details is beyond. They made us feel like family. Must: Tuna Tar Tar, Truffle Pasta, Pork Chop, and Cheesecake. read more

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Came here for some drinks and light appetizers. Haven't been back to this place since its renovation. The bar area was definitely way better and bigger than it was pre-pandemic. The cocktails were beautifully crafted and decorated. The halibut crudo looked better than it tastes. The dish was definitely fresh, but was a bit plain and doesn't have much flavor. Abalone Bao was two-bite sized mini slider with lightly fried abalone inside. 4 stars for ambiance and services. read more

Boulevard - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Great food including dessert, outstanding service, we did the la carte menu, love the ambiance. Would go back without hesitation when in San Francisco. read more

Delicious dinner and great for celebrating any occasion. I loved the ambiance and Christmas decor. I went with the octopus for the appetizer and the sea bass for my main entre. Highly recommend! read more

The the T's are crossed and I's are dotted here for a nice date night dinner spot The cocktails here are well balanced and good while the food itself is painstakingly well-executed I went for the BERKSHIRE PORK CHOP and the richness of the nuts with the nice browned crust of the pork was just a heavenly combination Would likely come back again read more

Astounding. My family surprised me with a wonderful dinner here for my 21st birthday. When we got to the table they gave me a little card signed by the head chef and owner which was already a really cool start to our dining experience. The menu was set and we each got to pick a starter, a main course and of course a dessert of our choice. I honestly believe this was one of the best meals of my entire life because of how well everything was cooked, presented, and served promptly. The seafood did not lack, the meat did not disappoint. The appetizers paired well with the drinks and the dessert was light but extremely satisfying. *I do strongly recommend either the Berkshire Pork Chop or the Angus Fillet* For dessert they even went above and beyond and gave us a complimentary sampling tray of some of their homemade ginger snaps and other goodies on top of what we ordered which really made me feel special. Overall a great experience and will definitely come back again once my wallet is full! read more

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Fab.u.lous. Loved Boulevard. It was poppin' on a Tuesday night. Super cute all decorated for Christmas too. We didn't have a res and ended up grabbing a seat at the bar. Most of the food was amazing! One of the dishes took forever and was cold (when it wasn't supposed to be) and the server promptly apologized and removed it from our bill. Poured a little extra wine to apologize as well. Was not expecting that of course and it was greatly appreciated. Will definitely return, but probably with a res. read more

Boulevards will always hold a special place in my heart. Everything here is good. Service is exceptional. Menu is seasonal. It is best to come in at 5pm-5:30pm as it does get packed. The best seat in my opinion is the chefs counter. This is where all the magic happens. Staff is always on point and accommodating. Met the New Assistant General Manager and he was so nice and personable! Maryland Soft Shell Crab 10/10 Light Battered and Deep Fried to perfection! Porcini Mushrooms 7/10 Heavy on the sauce still good Bershire Pork Chop 10/10 This is always a hitter and you can never go wrong Pan Seared Scallops 10/10 Banana Choux Box 7/10 Great flavor profiles. Lacking presentation read more

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We arrived a bit early for our reservation and they were able to seat us. This venue exudes charm and class. The menu is a delight, the ROASTED BEET, FIGS & ROQUEFORT toasted red wallnuts, labneh & black currant honey, red oak lettuce was a delight to the taste buds, the bread service was first rate and varied, the main dishes the BERKSHIRE PORK CHOP japanese sweet potato, cauliflower fiorentino, pickled peach, piggyback rye & wild pecan relish and the ANGUS BEEF FILET yukon creamers with walnut leaf fonduta, salsa verde, spinach & dragoncello pesto, summer truffles were superb and the attention detail with almond wood firewood add exceptional taste to the meat dishes. The deserts were full of flavor and creative and and a node to berries and seasonal fruits was delightful. Our waiter was the exceptional and if you ever get a chance to be served by Desiree please ask for her. She is literally too rate in my book to the finishing touch to and excellent meals in a beautiful location the decor still permeates the belle époque decor and amber lights throughout our make this a great location for conversation and special occasions. read more

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We head to Boulevard. James Beard winner Nancy Oakes' iconic restaurant. It has been considered one of San Francisco's best restaurant since its opening in 1993. We start with the Artichoke Pyramid Ravioli & Perigord Truffles. This was super rich and yummy! For entrees, the California Lamb T-Bone (served off the bone) and the Berkshire Pork Prime Rib Chop. This food was beautifully plated. Made for photos! For dessert, the Strawberry Rhubard Louise Cake was a great finish to a wonderful meal. read more

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I am a mixed bag with my dining experience tonight. This has been a restaurant that my husband and I have had on our list for quite some time. We like the way it looks from the street, so we were excited to try it tonight. I have to take the blame for not realizing this was a prix fix dinner. I don't eat that much and 3 courses is way too much food for me. The good things: 1. The restaurant itself is beautiful. The Christmas decor is festive. 2. All of the servers are superb. 3. We were sat immediately and offered to take our coats. 4. The wine and Prosecco were nice and pours were decent. 5. The pace of dinner was good. 6. The sticky toffee pudding was very good, although the pears with it were strange. The not so good things: 1. I really do not like prix fix only. $125 per person and the filet is another $8 up charge? Our bill was over $430 for 2 people all inclusive of tip and surcharges and tax. 2. Nothing wowed me for this price. 3. We were seated right behind the hostess desk, so it was not intimate or romantic. 4. Tables are close together. I overheard 3 other conversations and couldn't hear my husband across the table. For me, the value was just not there. If we are going to spend almost $450 for the two of us, I have high expectations, and they were just not met. read more

Definitely deserves 5 stars. I've been following Nancy Oakes since she L'Avenue on Geary in SF. Wonderful food great service well presented. read more

From start to finish, this meal was fantastic. The ambiance is upscale but not pretentious. Everyone from the hostess, to the server, and manager, Jeff, was fantastic and attentive. Every course we ordered was extremely fresh and the flavors were carefully curated. Most notable was the lamb entree course and the salmon, both were cooked to perfection and juicy. I also enjoyed the truffle pasta and would order it again without question. The mezcal cocktails were a hit between my friends and I! I finished the meal with the toffee dessert which I highly recommend. Can't wait to return soon. read more

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Lovely interior. Would recommend asking to sit at the front windows on The Embarcadero. At dusk you have a beautiful view of the Bay Bridge. We could not get and then hold our waiter's attention for the first half of the meal--to be fair service noticeable improved in the second half. But it felt disappointing to not even be able to place our drink orders for 15-20mins, which also meant that we couldn't even get a bread roll since the drink order seems to trigger the bread. I understand that things get busy but if you have hungry people at the dinner hour and you know you have bread and also a Amuse-bouche burata offering at least drop those at the table and let us know it's going to be a moment. There are other little things like the floor being uneven so that the chairs wobble back and forth noticeably. We asked them if they could do anything about it; they replaced our chair and the second one had the same problem. Food is heavy and does not feel refined. It still feels heavy in my stomach the morning after. I understand that is a style of cooking that favors European flavors and richness but I think you can hit these flavor points without it feeling so heavy. Even the one veg entre felt heavy more than satisfying and I was suprised that tiramisu felt dense and heavy for tiramisu. This was unfortunately a disappointing, very expensive dining experience. Note-dinner is a pre fixe menu. read more

We tried boulevard for the first time last night. Upon arriving we were greeted by the hostess that basically told us we can only eat in the dining room if we opt into there $120 prix fixe menu. I have never seen this before at any other restaurant and didn't care for it. She first tried seating us at the bar that faces the kitchen which I told her I wouldn't be eating dinner there and then she sat us in the bar area that had a lot of foot traffic but then she came and got us and moved us to the corner which was much better but we played musical chairs a bit to get there and was strange. She could have just sat us there in the beginning it was clean and empty. Our waitress Leeanna was awesome I give her a 10/10! We ordered drinks that were very tasty. The appetizers weren't very great we got there version of Rockefeller oysters they deep fry which I wasn't big fan of and the raviolis were terrible. For dinner I got the filet mignon steak which was excellent. It came with their version of mashed potatoes and the steak was tender and cooked perfect. Overall I give it a 3 stars as a whole restaurant. Wasn't a fan of the appetizers or the way they try to force you into prix fix menu to dine in the dining room. The appetizers were over priced and not good. The rest of the food and drinks were good, my server was great, they have a cool location but you can only get the view of bridge if you opt into the prix fix menu. read more

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We had such an amazing experience -- inside is extremely romantic and intimate, the perfect spot for a date night or small celebration. The food was delicious and each course was the right proportion and timed perfectly between bites (it's a fixed course menu). If you like cocktails, you're in for a treat! We had two specialty cocktails and two off the menu and both were super tasty. The service was also fabulous with informative and knowledgeable staff! Would definitely go there again for a special occasion. read more

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4 & 1/2 stars, but rounding up to 5 given this restaurant is sentimental to me. We had our wedding reception here 9 years ago so this restaurant means a lot to me. I'm glad it survived the pandemic and is still going strong. We made a dinner reservation and it was our first time back since the pandemic. We found out that they had changed their menu and it's prix fixe now (appetizer, entree & dessert). Honestly, not sure how much I liked this idea. You can order more things from the menu, but you have to get the prix fixe. The food tasted great just like before. However, the portions were small. Keep in mind that my appetite is a lot smaller now than 9 years ago and I still left the restaurant semi-hungry. Will need to order more things next time. The service was excellent (as always); our waiter was very attentive. read more

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