Boulevard Restaurant

Boulevard Restaurant is a wonderful place to eat. The food is amazing and the staff is efficient, friendly, and attentive. The whole dining experience is heavenly.

We have enjoyed every trip to the bay area with a date night at Boulevard.

The instant you walk into this restaurant the beauty of the interior strikes you from all corners, thanks to the design of Pat Kuleto. The warm lighting, tiled walkway, and art-nouveau feel set the stage for a charming, refined evening, although the hustle and noise keep it from being too stuffy. I went on a Friday night for dinner, and although the dining room was full, I was amazed with the efficiency of the service. The waiter was one of the best I have ever had, always very attentive and knowledgeable without being bothersome.

Because I had never tried abalone before, I ordered the red abalone, with fried abalone mushroom in a bernaise sauce and green beans with hollandaise as my appetizer. It was incredible: light, refreshing, and unique. Although the portion was small, it was packed with flavor and I highly recommend this dish.

My entree was split at the table, so I was able to taste the lamb cheek/loin with potatoes, porcini mushrooms, olives, and cipollini onion, as well as the filet mignon accompanied by a spinach gratin with a gorgonzola crust and artichoke heart. All the meat was cooked to perfection, and the sides complimented the them very nicely. I preferred the lamb, purely because I thought the sauce enhanced the flavors better than that of the filet mignon.

The reason I gave this restaurant 4 stars instead of 5 was because of the desserts. Although in the past I have had the best creme brulee of my life (and I've lived in Paris), the desserts were slightly disappointing. The chocolate platter lacked invention and the toffee/butterscotch plate was very standard as well. Although the flavors weren't bad, this was not the highlight of the meal.

Between the food, atmosphere, and dinner service, this charming restaurant proves to be consistently one of the best in the Bay Area.

I'm never disapointed by the fabulous food, great service, and wonderful atmosphere of Boulevard. What can you say except this is one of San Francisco's finest dining gems and, I believe, usually rated #1 in Zagats guide to dining in SF. Try to get a seat with a Bay Bridge view (ask in advance when booking your reservation). The prices are high but the whole experience is worth it. Nothing goes wrong when you dine at Boulevard.

PROS: Atmosphere, Great Food
CONS: High Prices

Boulevard is a classic San Francisco restuarant. The staff is so friendly and the food is divine. I celebrated my birthday there and enjoyed a delicious steak and had a huge menu of wines to choose from. It is a bit on the expensive side, yet well worth an intimate evening in the city.

PROS: Great ambiance and food
CONS: a bit expensive

Award-winning restaurant with consistently delicious food, beautiful decor and great service. The sommelier was very helpful and recommended a fantastic bottle of wine that didn't break our wallets. So popular that dinner reservations often have to be made a month in advance.