Average food, great service and ambience. I ordered the squash soup and truffle ravioli, plain and lukewarm.

Boulevard is almost as good as it gets, truly. There's not much to say that hasn't been repeated 1000+ times. From the decor, the attentive but not intrusive waitstaff, fabulous food, remarkable wine list ... Boulevard has a well earned place in the fine (but not stuff) dining world, up there with the best of the best. read more

Food was great love the atmosphere the server were great the customers also was great looks like everyone enjoyed there self will be back.

I've always recommended this place to people who visit because I used to frequent here back in 2013-2016 when it had its Michelin... however I worry it has lost its touch. Food was bland and underwhelming but still quite expensive. read more

Shockingly bad pacing and service during the meal. The amuse bouche was served after the soup course had started. The sea bass, recommended by the server, was one of the blandest entrees I've ever had. My second glass of wine took forever to arrive, by which time my food was cold. The cheese plate was dropped at our table without any explanation of the cheeses or the the accompaniments. Dessert was fine, but nothing special. We go every year to Boulevard for the Christmas season, and I can't begin to say what a terribly disappointing experience this was. I sent a detailed email outlining the service and food issues, and my feedback was passed onto the assistant manager, Jeff. I received the following short, unhelpful email (with no apology) in response: "Hi [my name], my name is Jeffrey. I was forwarded your email regarding your most recent visit. First of all, thank you for your patronage over the years, more specifically during the Holidays. It's unfortunate to hear about your evening. Thank you for your feedback, I will give the details provided to our culinary team, and address those issues. We do hope you decide to give us another chance. We hope you have a Happy Holidays!" Wow, just wow. Last time at Boulevard. Very sad and disappointed. read more

If you're looking for fresh, well-prepared and thoughtful seafood you found it. I visit SF every couple of years and Boulevard is one of my must haves. Without fail the fish is cooked perfectly with just the right amount of garnish. On this visit I had the salmon which was garnished with mushrooms and some type of amazing sauce. I really enjoy the dish and would certainly order it again. The menu is small that seems to keep the quality high. The menu changes frequently depending on the season so don't rely on prior photos check the website for the latest menu. read more

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After visiting a lecture at the commonwealth club we headed to the Boulevard for dinner and it was delightful. As this was our first visit to the Boulevard we were very pleased of our choice the service and food were excellent and we will definitely be back. read more

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Food: 4.5 Ambiance: 4.5 Service: 3.5 My partner treated me to dinner here last night, which I had been looking forward to all week. Boulevard is a long-time fine dining staple in SF. The atmosphere is upscale, and the crowd is mostly well-to-do. I love fine dining, so this type of place is right up my alley. What we ordered: Ahi tuna starter, scallops starter, and the Angus filet. RB really liked the tuna; I thought the ginger flavor was overpowering, and would have liked more sour cream on it. The scallops were my favorite part of the meal. Rich, fresh, delicious. The angus filet was also excellent. We are spoiled as hell when it comes to steak, as regulars of Cole's in Napa, the institution of steak. The filet was tender, juicy, and cooked perfectly at medium rare. Highly recommend both the steak and the scallops. VERY importantly, the cocktails are outstanding. The millionaire martini with Belvedere and blue-cheese stuffed olives.... OMG. Amazing. The only area where the experience fell short in was one aspect of the service. - We kept on being rushed, which I can't stand, especially in a restaurant of this caliber. I'm from Europe where people go to a restaurant for a leisurely experience, not just to grub down. It's not uncommon for us to spend several hours enjoying a meal, and we pay and tip handsomely for it. Last night I can't count the number of times that we had not one but two people coming by to ask us if we were done, if they could clear our plates, etc, despite us reiterating continually that we were still enjoying. Very annoying and distracting from an otherwise enjoyable experience. By the end, even though the restaurant still had a fairly full dining room, we ended up just taking the check even though we still planned on ordering more, just because we were tired of being hounded. It was an unfortunate end to a special evening. Regardless, we will return and try again, Boulevard is a nice place, and definitely worth revisiting. read more

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A fantastic restaurant for any occasion, Boulevard looks, tastes, and feels fancy yet still would be wonderful for a casual dinner. (Although with my college student budget, this would *definitely* not be casual for me in the meantime!) I came here last year with my boyfriend's family to celebrate his 20th birthday, and they called in to make a reservation beforehand. After being promptly seated, we ordered the Ahi Tuna Tartare starter, Angus Filet, Kurobota Pork Chop, Lamb T-Bone, and a handful of other starters and main dishes that I forgot to take pictures of - the food was just so good! The service was continuously incredible, and our glasses never even had the chance to go past the halfway line. All the dishes were cooked, baked, and otherwise created to perfection, and we were able to eat family-style to try everything. All the red meat-based dishes we ordered (Kurobota Pork Chop, Lamb T-Bone, Angus Filet) were all so juicy and tender. Our requested medium-rares were the epitome of medium rare - not bloody but a gorgeous shade of dark pink, and we could tell with each bite that the chefs really spent a lot of time seasoning, preparing, and putting together each and every aspect of every dish while still keeping the wait time to a minimum! Every dish was a myriad of complex flavors and the entire experience just felt intimate. Ambiance is semiformal but very comfortable, and the restaurant staff does a great job of making your dining experience feel personalized - from taking a group picture for us to presenting the birthday guy with a handwritten card + birthday dessert and checking in on us often, we left Boulevard feeling satisfied and happy! While not a very affordable place to dine at in general, it's a wonderful place to enjoy a special dinner for a celebratory occasion. read more

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This is my third time that I took my friends to birthday dinner here, I love everything here and feel special every time that took my friends here to celebrate their birthday! read more

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Great food and excellent service. The atmosphere is great, even on a Thursday night. Price is a bit excessive for what it is, but definitely a cool place for a corporate dinner or special evening with a loved one. read more

The absolute worst experience. $400 for dinner server Gina was so bad delivered wrong first coarse with no remorse. After sucking up to couple next to us decided we were not worthy and get this told her manager we were intoxicated. After he came over and clearly noted we were not but could not Trump his server decisions kicked us out after I had words with server as I should have. Save your money this spot sucks and so many good restaurants in downtown pass this one up! read more

Stopped in for a last meal with no reservation. We were lucky to find seating right away at the bar. Just so you are aware the bar seating is à la cart dining. If you eat in the main room, you have to eat a fixed menu of an app, main, & desert of your choice for a certain dollar amount. We had the octopus and scallops as our appetizer and the steak for our main. All were delicious. The steak was perfectly cooked, I'm not even sure what the cut was. Boulevard is still a great option for a dinner in the city. read more

Absolute perfection. One of the prettiest restaurants I have ever been in. 5 stars all the way. Food, service, ambience and experience is top notch. Highly recommend! read more

Boulevard - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Our wonderful RC concierge recommend this restaurant for a while now. I have to say the food was very nice. I got their pork chop, the kids gets the risotto and the wife got the fish. All were good, but I am surprise the risotto was the star. It was one of the best risotto we've ever tried. Our waiter was nice and quite responsive. One thing would be having some kind of children's menu would be helpful. Sometimes kids have different taste than adult.... All and all was a nice experience. read more

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My boyfriends vendor took us here for dinner on Friday night for my boyfriends birthday and oh my goodness it definitely did not disappoint! It was absolutely phenomenal! It's super cute on the inside and the food is amazing! The service is wonderful! We had calamari as an appetizer which was very good and did not have your usual chewy texture! I had the filet mignon for dine and it was like butter in your mouth cooked to perfection! And then for dessert I ordered the chocolate co de cream and oh boy it's a chocolate lovers paradise! It was fantastic! Overall it was a great dinner! I absolutely loved this place if your in San Francisco and looking for a great place to eat make a reservation here you will not be disappointed. read more

Rather than fight the crowds on Thanksgiving, we decided to go on the night before. Turned out to be a great idea, and none of us really had our hearts set on a classic Thanksgiving turkey dinner with all the trimmings. Party of four, arriving about 10 minutes early for a 6 PM dinner reservation. We were seated almost immediately. Server Gina, who is a delight, greeted us and made everyone feel right at home. The lighting was low. This provides a nice ambience for dinner, but made it a bit of a challenge for some of us to read the menus. Server Jose showed up with a really nice-looking selection of four different types of bread. I think all four of us would have opted for heated bread and room temperature butter, as opposed to the unheated bread and ice-cold butter they provide. Still, that turned out to be a blessing in disguise, since a lot of food would follow. In my youth, "choose one from column A, one from column B ..." was a popular phrase applied particularly to Chinese restaurants. The same general strategy was in effect at Boulevard, as we each needed to choose one appetizer, one main course and one dessert from our menus. The appetizers arrived. We had all chosen the seared scallops, and they did not disappoint. Really tasty, and almost a meal by itself. Finishing the appetizer, I wondered to myself whether this would be a "save your silverware for the next course" or "new course, new fork and knife" experience; it was the latter. As for the main course, I can only say that the Berkshire Pork Chop was the best I've ever had. Everyone else had either the sea bass or the halibut. I didn't personally sample any of the other entrees, but I can at least say the each was a generous portion and displayed quite artistically. Knowing that "We're all full, but we'll be sure to try the dessert next time" was not an option, a few of us decided to fully enjoy the dessert and take part of the main course home. The others chose chocolate cake for dessert and I opted for Scoops a Trois - three scoops of different flavors of ice cream or sorbet. (If I had to sit through five years of junior high and high school French class, I at least deserve to say "trois" in public.) Asking Gina about the different flavors available -- they vary day to day -- was as close as I've ever come in my lifetime to asking the poor guy at Baskin Robbins to name all 31 flavors. Worse yet for her, I sort of zoned out the first time so she had to recite them again. Anyway, the vanilla ice cream was surprisingly tasty, the dark chocolate was amazing, and the spicy pear sorbet provided a tart palate-cleansing contrast to the other two flavors. I guess we were there for about 90 minutes, but there was never a moment when we were left wondering when the next course would arrive, and never a moment when we had cause to think, "Where's our server?" Years ago, my wife sort of invented the very charming custom of folding a crisp new dollar bill into an origami elephant and presenting it to a restaurant staff member who did an outstanding job. My review probably won't mean much, but I'd like to think that Gina and Jose will remember and treasure their lucky elephants. Looking forward to going back one day on a special occasion. read more

Beautiful venue with wonderful and diverse menu. My filet was cooked a perfect medium well. The dessert is unbelievably good.

Amazing experience!! We did a walk in on a Saturday night and were seated at the Chef's table. Service - the staff is extremely nice! I was meeting a friend here for dinner and I was 30-45 mins late coming to the restaurant. The staff was very understanding and accommodating towards us (mind you my friend had already been seated during this time). Food - everything was fantastic! We ordered the ahi tuna tartare (literally melts in your mouth), sea scallops (cooked just to the right point), Alaskan Halibut, and Angus Filet Mignon. I liked the appetizers more than the main dishes but everything we ordered was great. My only complaint was that I think the staff forgot to remove the tie around the filet mignon before it was served to us (we saw it being cut off other pieces while we were seated at the table). We didn't have room for dessert, but we saw it being made in the kitchen and it looked fancy. We had a great experience here! Next time I come, I may just order more of the appetizers :) read more

Boulevard - View from the chef's table! - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

I'm gonna be honest here. To me, everything about Boulevard screamed of... well... oldness. Not necessarily in a bad way though! It's just that this restaurant attracts a more mature crowd, is decorated with aged wooden furniture, and even smells of old money. It's the kind of oldness that's actually cozy and comforting. I would compare it to sitting down in your grandfather's leather couch in front of a red brick fireplace. Imagine that you are also reading a very scholarly book and drinking a glass of Blue Label. Oh, and that you are wearing a monocle as well. Gotta have the monocle. // Sea Scallops ($24) - 4 stars // Chiogga Beets, Cana de Cabra & Hazelnuts ($16) - 3 stars // Brent Wolfe "King" Quail ($39) - 3 stars // Lamb T-Bone ($39) - 4 stars // Kurobuta Pork Chop ($39) - 5 stars // Dark Chocolate Caramel Mousse and Hazelnut Praline 'Tart' ($12) - 4 stars // Butterscotch Pudding ($12) - 5 stars read more

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This is not a food review guys but I want to share my experience at Boulevard on New Year's Eve at the bar. My husband and I were looking for a warm place to sit and have drinks before the fireworks. We saw boulevard and they let us in and sit at the bar. The place was decorated for New Years Eve. The people having dinner were dressed up and everybody was having a great time. We sat at the bar and a nice bartender took our order. He gave me a cocktail menu and a spirits menu. The cocktail menu had signature cocktails and special cocktails (seasonal). The spirits menu had champagne, a wide selection of wine, whiskey, tequila, and more. While we were seating at the bar we witnessed the detail and effort the staff puts on people's order. They checked wine glasses and made sure they were clean. They were pulling out the champagne and getting ready for NYE toast and everything had to be perfect. I had to used the restroom so I walked and watch more of the restaurant. Beautiful restaurant, a little upscale with traditional style. The restrooms were downstairs and they had an elevator or stair to get there. When I came back up I saw staff bringing food and going from one place to another. The food looked really good! I bookmarked it and I am ready to try their dinner. I am certain I am going to have a great food experience here. read more

Boulevard - Nice bartender poring my glass of champagne - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Amazing food by the chef! Small menu but all options are delicious. The service is prompt and complimentary bread is served with the meal. They have a very extensive wine list as well as other drinks Menu prices are in the high end but quality makes up for it. I got the halibut and it was delicious. Some if the most flavorful fish I've had. The dessert menu is also great and you should try at least one! I recommend the cheesecake! read more

Boulevard - Alaskan Halibut a La Plancha - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

What happened to their single but still prestigious Michelin Star that they've held onto every year since the Guide started to rate restaurants in the US circa 2005? It vanished in the 2016 listing, but my second time dining here was just as good as the first a few years ago. ATMOSPHERE: The bar area is simply gorgeous with its concave brick ceilings, wood moldings, and mosaic & wood floors. The middle part of the restaurant boasts marble floors and counter seating with a view of the bustling kitchen. The rear part where we sat had plain old carpet but an enviable view of the Bay Bridge which was totally lit up and twinkling. Add in the Christmas decorations, and the place looked like a true winter wonderland. MENU: It changes daily, but we had selections of seafood apps, foie gras, soup, salads, fish, quail, lamb & pork chops, filet, and dessert. FOOD: House Bread - Soft and fluffy squaw with butter and sprinkled rock salt. Good but don't fill up on bread alone! Buratta, Coraline Endive & Dragon Arugula - A tickle for your stomach. Subtle yet good flavors from the creamy buratta, crisp corona beans and black tahini (sesame seed) paste. The arugula and endive acted as garnishments. Little Gem Lettuce, Green Goddess & Avocado - A caesar-like salad, albeit a mini one. The lettuce is similar to romaine, just smaller. The dressing is clear as opposed to creamy white. Good, but I'd pass and stick to the seafood apps! The bite of scallop I had off a friend's plate was just divine. Lamb T-Bone - Holy tiny, Batman!? 3 medium-sized chunks were served off the bone, medium rare as suggested, but had a very odd, smoky/charred flavor, somewhat metallic even, but not gamey. Weird. The side of creamed parsley leaf was delish, as were the caramelized chestnuts, and wilted endive. I didn't read the description well and just saw "wild rice" which actually was "wild rice lamb jus", that looked and tasted like a minuscule teaspoon of mashed potatoes. I should've gone with the Kurabuta Pork Chop which I thoroughly enjoyed years ago, but I wanted to explore. Brent Wolfe "King" Quail - Now this was tasty! The quail "wings" were perfectly pan roasted and seasoned, with slightly crispy skin and juicy meat. The buttered nettles combined with sautéed Napa cabbage were a great veggie accompaniment. A puddle of mustard crema, slightly sweet and savory, balanced out the flavors. Highly recommended! Italian White Truffles - This was their special of the night, and special it was! Their al dente house-made pasta which is a little thicker than angel hair, was laced in a creamy, buttery sauce, and topped with shaved parmesan and fresh truffles. Me, the truffle oil hater, LOVED the fresh slices! Orally orgasmic at 3 grams for $39, or 5 grams for $69. Tiny, tasty, to-die-for! DESSERT: Chocolate Cream Puff Sundae - Traditional puffs with scoops of pumpkin ice cream in the middle. The chocolate puffs were good though I'm not a fan of them in general. Now the ice cream, that was my fave. Talk about spot-on taste! Mandarin Orange Vanilla Swirl - A lonely scoop of creamsicle-flavored sorbet was sprinkled in sugar crystals and cookie crumbs with a biscotti-like cookie to the side. Very refreshing. SERVICE: Bartender service was absolutely professional and friendly. The male server was professional and informative. Waters were constantly filled and vacated seat napkins re-folded. TIP: Some restaurants in San Francisco add on a service charge that supports the city's employer mandates, which is a shared pot of money used for healthcare costs. Good idea if you ask me. Here, they add on 5% for "SF Employer Mandates" & "Healthy SF". OVERALL: Beautiful ambiance, nice food presentation, great food. A favorite of ours. 4.5 stars and still a one Michelin Star in my opinion! read more

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Best place to go for special occasions. Food is good the best are the deserts. Professional service from A to Z. read more

Boulevard remains a wonderfully indulgent dining destination, delivering masterfully-prepared dishes without the pomp and circumstance of similarly-priced restaurants. Even though we were seated on the opposite side of the restaurant this time (right by the entranceway), we had plenty of privacy and attention from the staff[1]. Our lobster tail l'amuse bouche was delightful, as was the Sonoma foie gras. The brown bread pairing threw us off, but the foie gras itself was marvelous, melting in our mouths. Also noteworthy was their scallops appetizer, a rich, tender treat. My entree, perfect cuts of Kobe beef, was tender and full-flavored, and reminded me why I'm happy to be a carnivore[2]. Several bottles of wine later, we found we had ordered more than we could comfortably finish. Not that that was an issue[3]. [1] Shout-out to server Alisha and bartender Patrick, and our busser, whose name I missed. [2] Their menu has many meat options, but will be a challenge for vegetarians. [3] Leftovers tasted just as good the next day. read more

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Le pere de Prospect? Peut-etre... As the "father" of Prospect, Boulevard offers American fare with French influences in a classy and old-fashioned atmosphere that I can see why it's favored among the more mature crowd. I've had Boulevard bookmarked for months because I heard such great things about it. Other than going as a basis for comparison of Prospect (Chef Nancy Oakes' New Infinity Restaurant), nothing really enticed me enough to put it on the top of my list. However, needing to put a dent on our Yelp bookmarks and with Boulevard both on our list, fellow Yelper and my friend, Heather C. and I decided to tackle this Michelin rated restaurant first. On Wednesday, 12/8/10, we arrived at 7 PM for our 6:30 PM reservations and were promptly seated. I called earlier to inform the hostess that we were running late because we were both stuck in rush hour traffic which she said would be fine. F O O D: *FOIE GRAS w/ Yuzu Marmalade & Persimmons ($27): YUMMY! The generous slab of foie gras was perfectly seared w/ a caramelized crust. It was decadently rich, savory and melted on my tongue like a triple cream butter. The slightly tart and acidic yuzu help counterbalance some of the richness while the al-dente persimmons added a nice subtle sweetness. The bread, similar to a honey bran muffin was dry and dense and ruined the integrity of the entire dish. I'm not sure if they were trying to take a "healthy" approach to this dish, but if I'm going to clog my arteries with fattened liver, please bring on the toasted brioche please! *LAMB CHOP & LOIN w/ Artichoke Heart & Aioli and Sautéed Spinach ($36): GOOD, but not great. Albeit a bit bland, both the lamb chop and loin were perfectly cooked to a medium rare with a soft pink center. While both tender and moist, the lamb chop was richer in flavor with a slight gaminess, while the loin was leaner and tasted similar to steak sirloin. The aioli filled artichoke heart added a creamy punch of flavor to under-seasoned lamb while the spinach added a fresh hint of bitterness tying the dish together. *FROMAGE CHEESECAKE w/ a Pistachio Crust & Lemon Sherbet ($10.50): WHOA...can I kiss the pastry chef??? *wink wink* This dessert had a complexity of different flavors and textures that worked in perfect harmony together. The pistachio crust was light, crisp and flakey and was the perfect texture contrast to the cheesecake that was velvety rich, fluffy and slightly sweet with a hint of tang. The subtle vanilla flavor from the Chantilly cream added a layer of decadence while the lemon sherbet gave it a citrus freshness that made you feel you weren't committing a "complete" sweet tooth sin. S E R V I C E: Friendly and attentive but slow. Our 3-course menu lasted over 2.5 hours as it took over 25 minutes to get our app and over 40 minutes to get our entrée. If you're under a time constraint, you may want to go elsewhere. A M B I A N C E / D É C O R: Situated in a French Colonial style building in front of the Embarcadero's waterfront, Boulevard exudes Old World Charm which attracts a refined and more mature crowd. Although stuffy, dark woods, amber lighting and an open kitchen created a warm and somewhat inviting environment. While a nice date place, with seating for nearly 150 people and tables tightly situated together, it makes it difficult to carry an intimate conversation without having to raise your voice. The restrooms were difficult to find and it took a few wrong turns before I could find it. They also needed to be tended to because there were un-flushed toilets and seat covers hanging all over. P A R K I N G: Semi-difficult street parking after 6 PM. Valet parking is available for $8 for dinner or there's a parking garage located 1.5 blocks away on Spear St between Mission and Market St. I enjoyed my dinner at Boulevard, however, for a restaurant of this caliber, it was lacking both an oomph factor in its food and time management in its service for it to be worthy of 5 Stars. I can now see why Michael Bauer coined Boulevard as the sire of Prospect, but with its classic fare and dated ambiance, I think "grandfather" is a more appropriate term... read more

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Critics challenge - find a flaw here and you will have done something. Superbly executed dishes. Well curated list and Vesper approached perfection. Well done Boulevard! read more

My partner and I have frequented the bar a few times but last night we had dinner here. Here is the the good, the bad, and the ugly. I know this place has quite the following and I agree the food was awesome. We had the ahi tuna as an appetizer which was a larger portion than I imagined. We then consumed extremely delicious scallops and the Angus fillet. Both great. Have the filet medium rare, trust me on this. And we are sticklers on our fillets. This was up there. The drinks were perfect. I stuck to the very basic Fortaleza Reposado tequila shaken with fresh lime and Andrea stayed with the Millionaire Martini. This martini is amazing. Seriously, when you go there get this. She had hers with vodka. Not sure about the gin one. Over all the service was excellent with one caveat which I'll get to. We got there little early and had a drink at the bar. We appreciated that someone came over and escorted us and our drinks to our table. Nice touch. The wine list is extensive and we picked a nice Oakville cab which we were familiar with. Also, guys get off the couch and take your significant other here. It's a romantic place. Ok that was the good..... We were not asked about dessert or given a dessert menu or after dinner drinks. Not sure what that was about but earlier issues were probably forbidding of this. That was the bad...... Now for the ugly!!!!! We hate being rushed at a meal. We enjoy having drinks and wine and after dinner cocktails and a nice long leisurely experience were we laugh and talk. As we were working through our meal the waiter would constantly want to take our plates. And 3 minutes later some guy in a bow tie would want to take our plates, again. And 10 minutes later they are back!!!!!! Extremely annoying. At this point there was no way they were going to turn this table and there were plenty of open tables available and a dining room still full of guest. Our feeling was they were trying to hurry us out. Along with no dessert menu, mentioned earlier, It totally shot the mood so we left. We dropped a considerable amount of coin and were ready to do more with dessert and cocktails into the night but with the kick them out the door attitude we decided to go elsewhere. And we were dressed very nice and very well behaved. Not sure what the issue was. So would be 5 stars if not rushed. We will go back but next time we will set the grounds rules. read more

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After having dinner at Prospect a few months ago, we decided to give Boulevard a try. Its a large, loud restaurant located at the end of Mission St at the Embarcadero. Like Prospect, Boulevard seems geared toward meat lovers, especially pork chops! Nancy Oakes (the chef-owner) once published this amazing vanilla brine for cooking pork chops at home. We started with the Spanish octopus with squid-ink tortellini filled with potatoes. Octopus was cooked really tender and seasoned well - just wished there was more of it! Tortellini had an interesting briny taste but otherwise very good. 4 stars. The pork chop didn't disappoint - a Kurobuta thats incredibly juicy and flavored with pickled cherries. The other surprise is the use of candied popcorn! It was mixed in with the corn as a garnish and the mashed up with cheese and polenta and then fried. Its maybe a tad behind Prospect's pork chop but this dish is still a top-tier version. 5 stars. (TIP: Pair with a glass of pinot noir, since the cherry-flavors of the wine goes well) I was slightly disappointed with the King Salmon. Cooked medium rare and seasoned well, but it just lacked the wow factor. Add a few asparagus spears, a pea mash, and some shaved truffles and its a pricy dish at about $40. I should have had the lamb or beef dish. 3 stars. The Blackberry and White Chocolate dessert was amazing, due to the many elements. Coconut foam, Black Sesame Ice Cream, and this interesting cake of white chocolate and matcha. Then, some real sweet blackberries. This dessert goes well with their house coffee. 5 stars. Boulevard remains a classic SF place that's really good with pork! Service was friendly but the kitchen tended to be a little slow after apps came out. Overall 4 stars. read more

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I think it's fitting for me to review this place as my 400th -- I've come a long way! Anyway, my sis, the S.O. and I were out for a drive to get dinner and my sis decided to pull onto the valet of the Boulevard. My reaction: "we're eating THE Boulevard dressed in jeans and our puffy jackets?!" Sis: "yes, my Visa is as good as anybody's inside there." Me: (gulp) "Ok." Thus... the S.O. asked if we could get a table for three w/o any reservations and the host said yes... Upon walking in... no one really gave us the look of death for looking the way we were... Then we sat down and our server was just extremely polite and on top of things... another good start. I won't go into details with what the sis and the S.O. ordered since I didn't taste their food ... so here's what I got: - Fresh Porcini Mushrooms & Cal Burrata Cheese (Champagne Risotto & Extra Virgin Olive Oil) ~ OMG! This was amazing! The portion wasn't too small or too big, it was perfect! The risotto was cooked to perfection! The burrata cheese and the mushroom tasted so fresh and the whole dish just blended all together. I was in love! - Pan Roasted Sea Bass (Roasted Chestnuts, Chanterelle Mushrooms & Pancetta Sauteed Shaved Brussels Sprouts with Shallots & Herbs) ~ This was good... but not mind blowing good. The sea bass was tasty and it was cooked right... not dry at all. The side dishes that accompanied the fish tasted wonderful as well... the Pancetta was crispy! For drinks... I started off with my Hanger One Kaffir Lime with 7-UP... then the sis ordered a bottle of the Chablis Grand Cru = my new fave white wine! Overall, service was perfect. Food was excellent! My sis is right... good food needs to be enjoyed when your most comfy not decked out in suits and tight dress... I think even Anthony Bourdain said something similar at one of his shows. Thanks sis... again for an amazing dinner! read more

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I think if San Francisco had flashy gangsters like John Gotti or Al Capone, this is where they would have gone to eat. There's a vibe about this place. Not only a suit and tie kind of vibe, but a boys club kind of old school vibe. Came here with a co-worker of mine for dinner with reservations and we were seated at the counter. This place was packed on a Monday night and they were turning people away. We started off with the softshell crab appetizer. It had a little too much breading for my taste, and my co-worker thought it was just warm and not hot. The crab wasn't soft or that crunchy like a nice softshell crab should be, so we weren't impressed by this dish. Our next dish was the appetizer homemade truffle raviolis. This dish was tasty with a blend of pine nuts and truffles that made it rich and decedent without being too overbearing. My main entree the seabass was too overcooked in my opinion, and didn't have that melt in your mouth tecture. It came with some corn and asparagus which complimented the dish and was cooked well. My co-worker who had the lamb said it was cooked medium and tasted great. During our meal we were served this complimentary chip and dip starter, which although I laughed at first (since I thought getting ONE single chip as a complimentary appretizer was supremely funny); I wound up thinking it was the best chip and dip starter I've ever had. Wish it was on the menu so that I could have ordered more. During my meal, and I'm minusing one star for this, the busboy spilled my water all over my suit, and walked away forgetting to get me napkins. And they didn't even offer to dryclean my pants. Yes, I know it's water, but still, I had to clean it up myself without any help since our waitress was nowhere to be found, and the busboy was probably thinking that he didn't want to deal with it, so he left and never came back. I expected more out of Boulevard and like it's street name, had I known, I would have kept on walking. Nothing special here. read more

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This place was one of the first "grown up, fancy" restaurants I was introduced to, which started my love affair with food. I was in my very early twenties and a few years or so have passed and this place remains just as fabulous as the first time. I've been here over a dozen times, from business meetings, dates and birthday celebrations. On Christmas eve, two of my best girlfriends and I were here to celebrate my friends birthday. We ordered several appetizers and entrees and shared each one. I LOVE that when I go out to dinner with my best girlfriends that we always end up eating family style. This way we can try as many dishes as possible without breaking the bank. We ordered the following dishes for appetizers and split them: ITALIAN MOZZARELLA & DINO KALE SALAD Treviso Radicchio, Napa Cabbage Roasted Meyer Lemon & Garlic Dressing Review: I loved this dish and will probably chop up my kale the way they did. Very light and refreshing. BEER BATTERED ARGENTINIAN RED PRAWNS Salsa Molcajete, Lemon Aioli Review: There were about 5 prawns and there were 3 of us. We each had 1 and then tried to fight over the 2. Ha! In the end, we just cut up the other 2 into tiny pieces and split those. These were delicious. SPICY SESAME AHI TUNA TARTARE Miso Cucumbers, Charred Shishito Peppers, Lime Aioli Shiso Tempura, Nori & Taro Chips Review: This was OK and nothing to write home about Lobster Bisque Soup Review: LOVED dipping my bread into this soup and the waitress mentioned this is their specialty. It wasn't on the menu so you may ask your server if they have it. For our main entrees, we ordered the following: GRILLED SWORDFISH Calamari Stuffed with Clam & Pancetta Panzanella Sauteed Spigarello with Artichoke Hearts, Roasted Tomato Relish Extra Virgin Olive Oil Review: This was just OK and I will probably not order it again. My friends felt the same SEARED HOKKAIDO SEA SCALLOPS Golden Beet Risotto, Vacca Bianca Parmesan Review: This was my FAVORITE dish. I loved the risotto and will return soon for this dish. Delicious! BRAISED BERKSHIRE PORK RIB CAP with ROASTED GULF PRAWNS Spanish Style Paella with Roasted Tomato, Green Garbanzo Beans & Chorizo Smoked Paprika & Pork Review: I seldom eat pork so I didn't try the pork but had the prawns and paella and it was just wonderful. For dessert, we ordered the following: BUTTERSCOTCH PUDDING Dark Chocolate Bavarian Cream, Pecan Shortbread Wild Pecan Granola, Vanilla Chantilly Review: I DIDN't want to share this dish. It was that good. Definitely try this. You will LOVE. Our waitress said this was her favorite dish. CHOCO-LICIOUS Baked Hot Chocolate Cake, Mousse, Wafer Dark Chocolate Ice Cream & Meringue Review: If you like dark chocolate, definitely try this dish. I wasn't in love with it but it was definitely good! Our meal was amazing as always and I will return. Fun fact: Jay-Z and Beyonce also dined here during their 2014 On The Run Tour. I saw it with my own eyes in a picture on an article somewhere haha. No really they did, it's even stated on this SF Eater article: http://sf.eater.com/2014/8/7/6173823/where-beyonce-and-jay-z-ate-during-their-sf-visit So if you want to dine like hip hop royalty, definitely try it out. Love and highly recommend this place! read more

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Food was great and the atmosphere was perfect. Our server took great care of us! Soft Shell Crab was decent would have rather not had it deep fried the way it was. read more

I was so excited to eat here based on the reviews and menu but had a pretty terrible time at Boulevard. Despite having made a reservation weeks earlier, I was seated at the worst table in the house up front and was physically knocked by waiters and other customers several times during the evening. My waiter seemed very nice but over the course of an hour and a half, he came by maybe 3 times and I tried flagging him down for nearly 30 minutes trying to order a drink so staffing seems to be an issue. It's the first time I haven't tipped 20% on a check in years but it was really bad service. On the food front, I suggest steering clear of the cauliflower bisque with lobster souffle - the texture of the bisque was not good and the lobster tasted like chemicals. The pork chop was the best thing I had - not amazing, but solid enough. The chocolate cake was at least edible but that's about all I can say. I had time for 4 dinners during my trip to SF and really regret having Boulevard as one of them. read more

Great food and ambience. Service was excellent, our waitress was incredibly helpful in suggesting choices read more

Boulevard - Bar area - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Great food and service. Expansive drink menu for anyone into libations w/ a well stocked bar. We were seated promptly and our waiter was very attentive and friendly. Our party had the salmon, swordfish and pork chops. Salmon and swordfish tend to be lean and easily overcooked but both fishes were expertly cooked and came out very moist. The star of the menu was the pork. I'm not a huge fan of pork but this is the juiciest pork chop I've ever had. Minus 1 star for the long trek to the bathroom (have to go through the doors and down the elevator) and the dessert. I had the S'mores and it was not what I expected. Visually it was great. Texture and taste wise, it fell under. read more

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I really enjoyed the classic celebration dinner I had here last night - lots of wine, great food and excellent wait staff! Our group ordered two bottles of zin (after about 20 min of debate) and white which were both great For food: - Lobster ravioli - small but tasty - Crab Salad - very fresh! - filet mignon, pork chop, and lamb tbone. - every dessert on the menu!! I was really impressed with my lamb which was cooked perfectly medium rare and packed some really excellent flavor. All in all we had a really fun time here and would definitely come back. This isn't revolutionary food, but it hits home perfectly. read more

Boulevard - Crab salad - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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WOW this was... not good. It was a coworker's birthday so we came here for lunch with two other coworkers. We got seated right away and paired with one of the strangest waitresses I've ever experienced. The menu at Boulevard has both starters and mains, but nowhere on the menu does it say you're required to order both. But after the first person placed their order for a starter, the waitress followed that up with, "And your main?" My coworker only wanted a starter and seemed a bit confused by the question, so she said she would just stick with the starter for now and consider a main later. The waitress didn't seem pleased. She again questioned the next person that only ordered a main but no starter, asking, "And your starter?" By this point I could tell we were all confused about whether the expectation here is that you order both a main and starter or if this was just a way to get more money out of us (especially since we weren't ordering alcohol, which the waitress really seemed disapproving of), but ordering rapidly turned awkward. One person asked to keep a menu at the table and the waitress didn't want to let her keep it and said she'd bring one back if we needed it. Crispy squash blossoms ($17) were ordered for the table. Stuffed with white shrimp and sweet corn and served on top of a green tomato carpaccio with corn relish and lemon aioli, they were lightly crisp and generously filled. The house bread and salted butter was quite good. I got the roast chicken salad ($23), which was one of the blandest things I've ever eaten. The chicken was either boiled or blanched, not roasted, not seasoned, and reminded me of the plain, boiled chicken breast my uncle fed his dog when she was on a diet. The walnuts also tasted raw, not toasted like the menu claimed. While the apples, beets, and feta all came together nicely in the salad, the lack of any sort of dressing made for a dry, sad meal. I didn't finish it. The white peach iced tea was served on ice, but at room temperature, so it was warm for the majority of the meal. One of our party members had to leave early but he secretly paid the check as a gift to my coworker celebrating her birthday. We didn't know this when the busboy was clearing our plates and asked if we wanted dessert; we said no thank you, just the check, so he flagged down our waitress and asked her for it. The birthday girl went to the bathroom, and the waitress came back with dessert menus asking who was celebrating the birthday. We said we didn't want dessert, just the check, and she said, "Oh, not even something for the birthday girl?" Again, we politely declined, and she coldly removed the menus. Birthday girl comes back and sees we still don't have the check, so she asks our waitress at the hostess desk for it and was told stiffly it had been paid for -- and that our coworker had wanted us all to order dessert. Why in the world the waitress didn't just say that to me and my coworker while the birthday girl was in the bathroom, I have no idea, but had we known our other coworker had intended for us all to celebrate with dessert we would've taken him up on his generous offer. The birthday girl came back and was awkwardly delivered a complimentary birthday bon bon by the waitress, which was very nice, but at this point the entire meal just felt like a total bust. I have no desire to return here. read more

Lots of amazing food, definitely a place to go for a special occasion or special holiday. I came with my girlfriend for Valentine's Day, we started out with the Ahi Tuna appetizer and the Brussels Sprouts. The Ahi was truly amazing and this coming from someone who isn't a huge tuna fan. It was perfectly made, lots of flavors, great pallet taster, couldn't go wrong with this plate. The Brussels sprouts were good as well, good taste overall and really hit the spot. For the main course my girlfriend got the Sole and I got the fillet. Again being someone who isn't a huge seafood fan, the sole was to die for. It melted in my mouth. The filet was cooked just right, the vegetables that came along with it were well paired especially the cauliflower. For dessert we shared the "incredible cake" and the bon bon cake pops. The incredible cake comes deconstructed. My girlfriend really enjoyed it. The cake pop could have used more marshmallow fluff but overall great dinner. read more

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The concierge at my hotel suggested this place and it did not disappoint! If there is one thing I didn't like about this restaurant, it was the small tables. They just arent big enough for two people to dine comfortably--forget the additions of wine on the table! We ordered the burrata salad--incredibly fresh and flavorful. Then came the filet and the daily ravioli and scallops. The scallops were good. The ravioli was great. Skipped dessert because we were just too darn full. Can't wait to go back. read more

Boulevard - Burrata salad--arugula, oven dried tomatoes, kale Pesto - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California