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Restaurant Reviews for Boulevard

Boulevard

1 Mission St.
San Francisco, CA 94105

Since its opening in 1993, Boulevard restaurant has been hailed as one of the best restaurants in San Francisco. Created in partnership with designer Pat Kuleto, the elegant, yet warm and welcoming interior of Boulevard is the essence of the Belle Époque style. It is a glorious setting for Chef Nancy Oakes hearty, flavorful, beautiful cuisine. American regional flavors, French influenced style, enthralling design, form the entire experience at Boulevard. Located in the heart of the San Francisco's revived waterfront area, the historic Audiffred Building is the ideal home for Boulevard. In the Zagat Guide for the year 2000, Boulevard restaurant was rated #1 in the Bay Area for the 3rd year in a row.

Dining Style: Fine Dining
Price: $31 to $50
Parking: Valet
Cross Street: Steuart St.

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Average Diner Rating
Overall Rating		4.4 out of 5 (564 Reviews)

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

Summary of Special Features

Diners classify this restaurant as:

fit for foodies (383)
special occasion (337)
notable wine list (227)
romantic (187)
hot spot (152)
scenic view (129)
neighborhood gem (118)
great for lunch (104)
good for groups (75)
vibrant bar scene (70)
late-night find (19)

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Boulevard Reviews List

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"As always, we had a wonderful experience dining at Boulevard. The service was as it should be and the food was prepared and presented in a perfect manner. We highly recommend Boulevard!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion, scenic view

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
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By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 11/01/2009

(review submitted 11/05/2009)

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Review 2 for Boulevard

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Excellent experience all around for our group of 4. However, we were the last table of the night and did feel very rushed."

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
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By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 11/01/2009

(review submitted 11/05/2009)

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Review 3 for Boulevard

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"New to the bay area and received a gift certificate to Boulevard from some friends. We decided to use it on our anniversary and our reservation was at 6pm on a Sunday. We were seated immediately, a very nice, romantic table for two -- we both sat on the same side of the table. We ordered the fois gras and the mixed greens salad as starters, which were both excellent. The fois melted in our mouths and was the highlight of our meals. We proceeded with the lobster and the filet, based on our server's recommendation -- both of which were superb. We finished with a dessert that included a huckleberry sauce. It included a piece of milk chocolate with "Happy Anniversary" written on it. Yum! What we will remember is the fois gras!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 11/01/2009

(review submitted 11/05/2009)

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Review 4 for Boulevard

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Excellent French bistro fare with great atmosphere. The place is enormous, but still feels intimate, and there is so much to look at. The squab and the scallops were perfect. Wines by the glass were well chosen, not a compromise at all."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
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By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 11/01/2009

(review submitted 11/05/2009)

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Review 5 for Boulevard

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Just a fantastic find for us during our visit to San Francisco!! The food was excellent and the service was a pleasure."

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/29/2009

(review submitted 11/05/2009)

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Review 6 for Boulevard

Overall Rating

(Good)

"This was my 5th time at Boulevard, and the second time we were disappointed. We made reservations 30 days ahead and requested a nice table, but were not pleased where they seated us. This has happened before. Our server was very nice, but the choices on the menu were limited. The portions are small, and the prices are high. I ordered the scallop appetizer and it looked like one scallop sliced in half to appear as two. The wine list is expensive, and served too warm.
During my first two experiences at Boulevard we were very impressed by the food. They have no problem attracting customers. They are always busy. Next time we will go somewhere else. There are many great restaurants in the area. We like some of the new ones south o"

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/04/2009

(review submitted 11/04/2009)

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Review 7 for Boulevard

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"had a wonderful time- great food, wine, service. the desserts were amazing!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/30/2009

(review submitted 11/03/2009)

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Review 8 for Boulevard

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"For this particular dinner, conversation was important. The group sat in the area where the bar and tables kind of meld together. It was rather loud and the group wished they were towards the back a bit more where it is a little more quiet. Other than that, it was a fantastic dinner."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
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By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/30/2009

(review submitted 11/03/2009)

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Review 9 for Boulevard

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"One of the best restaurants around. Great food, great service and very special place."

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/30/2009

(review submitted 11/03/2009)

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Review 10 for Boulevard

Overall Rating

(Good)

"I've been several times over the years and both lunch & dinner have been fantastic. Lunch on 10/30 was disappointing by comparison. Martini wasn't nearly cold enough; starter excellent but three entrees were hohum. Good, but not up to Boulevard standards."

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion, great for lunch

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/30/2009

(review submitted 11/03/2009)

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Review 11 for Boulevard

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Fabulous everything....truly a great experience...."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, hot spot

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/30/2009

(review submitted 11/03/2009)

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Review 12 for Boulevard

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"One of the truly great dining experiences. We loved the food, the room and (especially) the service. We were welcomed like old friends and were seated immediately even though our party was not complete. We'd happily return."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/30/2009

(review submitted 11/03/2009)

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Review 13 for Boulevard

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Always a wonderful experience, never disappointing and our most favorite of all the restaurants of the highest calibre in San Francisco. We return again and again because we know it will be memorable in all ways."

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/30/2009

(review submitted 11/03/2009)

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Review 14 for Boulevard

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Always a gret choice. One of San Francisco's best."

Special Features: romantic

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/25/2009

(review submitted 11/02/2009)

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Review 15 for Boulevard

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Great place for a special dinner with friends and or family. They were great about us being a little late due to the Bay Bridge outage. The wine list has a wide range of great wines - including some good ones that aren't priced out of the ball park. To top it off, the service was outstanding."

Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/28/2009

(review submitted 11/02/2009)

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Review 16 for Boulevard

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Three of us went and sat at a table that was wonderful and comfortable. We had a beautiful view of the bay and Bay Bridge and the food and service were wonderful. We ordered three appetizer and three entrees and 2 deserts. The food is full of flavor and we matched wine's right to the food with the guidance of our wonderful server. He walked us through the choices and encouraged us to try things we would not have normally (how we like it) so we did and the food was wonderful."

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, scenic view, hot spot

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/29/2009

(review submitted 11/02/2009)

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Review 17 for Boulevard

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Food was OK. The halibut was only mildly warm. I didn't send the dish back b/c I was concerned that it would become "overdone" Cooked perfectly but had sat around too long. The pears in my salad were hard/unripe. We expected more......."

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/28/2009

(review submitted 11/01/2009)

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Review 18 for Boulevard

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"It's easy to see why Michelin awarded a star to Boulevard. I can't think of anything to criticize. This was a perfect lunch experience. The food (slow-braised pork cheeks) was delicious, service was professional (a server- not mine - walked by, noticed my iced tea glass wasn't full so she toppped it off) and I had a view of the traffic-less Bay Bridge. Makes me wonder what a restaurant has to do to get two or more stars!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/28/2009

(review submitted 11/01/2009)

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Review 19 for Boulevard

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Boulevard was highly recommended to us while in San Francisco We were very pleased and will be back on our next trip"

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/24/2009

(review submitted 11/01/2009)

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Review 20 for Boulevard

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Great, unobtrusive service. When two of our party of four was very late due to the bridge closure, they were very accommodating. Good food but pricey."

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/28/2009

(review submitted 11/01/2009)

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Review 21 for Boulevard

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Overall the place was very good. The food was superior and we felt like judges on Iron Chef. The view of the bridge was excellent and the time of day we eat (18:30) was perfect for the lighting. The only odd thing was the forks we were given to eat with, they seem over sized and awkward to handel. We will definitely will return when ever we can."

Special Features: notable wine list, special occasion, scenic view

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/27/2009

(review submitted 10/31/2009)

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Review 22 for Boulevard

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Great bar...good cocktail menu. Friendly and competent service. We'd definitely return."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/25/2009

(review submitted 10/29/2009)

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Review 23 for Boulevard

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"The food was very good as was the service. The night we were there, the kitchen was very, very slow. Even with that, we would go back any time."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, special occasion, hot spot

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/24/2009

(review submitted 10/28/2009)

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Review 24 for Boulevard

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"We were solidly impressed from the moment we stepped in the door. from the first person we interacted with to the last, everyone was professional without being overly formal (no oddball uses of the third person as in, "how are we enjoying the wine tonight?), friendly without being your best buddy, and on-the-ball without being annoying. service is a key to a great experience, and this place has it down pat. of course the food was also outstanding, and our server was fantastic. highly recommended!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 09/26/2009

(review submitted 10/28/2009)

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Review 25 for Boulevard

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Fabulous - the always incrediable menu is fresh, creative and changes often. The crab salad starter, foie gras is wonderful. The starter plates and entrees are all delicious. I've never had a bad bite of food here. We love Boulevard and go very often. It is always excellent with a fantastic helpful staff. Reversations are a must."

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/24/2009

(review submitted 10/28/2009)

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Review 26 for Boulevard

Overall Rating

(Good)

"Good apps and dessert. Overeager wait staff that checked on how things were going and continually interupted our business conversation. Oddly, lamb medallions were tough."

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/23/2009

(review submitted 10/27/2009)

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Review 27 for Boulevard

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"French food better than France! Great pork jowls, sweet and tender."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/20/2009

(review submitted 10/25/2009)

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Review 28 for Boulevard

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"It is amazing that Boulevard has maintained it's standard of excellence since opening.....not an easy feat! We enjoyed a wonderful lunch, celebrating a friend's birthday, and I couldn't have asked for a better experience......cuisine, service and views were all spectacular. Even the deluge of rain upon leaving didn't dampen our spirits! Bravo, Boulevard!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/19/2009

(review submitted 10/22/2009)

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Review 29 for Boulevard

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Excellent presentation and taste on all dishes."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/19/2009

(review submitted 10/22/2009)

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Review 30 for Boulevard

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"The Boulevard continues to be a great restaurant for fresh, seasonal food prepared with care and served beautifully. Each entree was put together perfectly---tastes all melded for a wonderful experience."

Special Features: fit for foodies, hot spot

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/18/2009

(review submitted 10/22/2009)

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Review 31 for Boulevard

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Food was excellent and we had the best server I have ever had, a gentleman who is a native of SF and knew food and wine and was perfect at his timing and attention. Only downside was the table we had (17) was noisy but it was near the open kitchen so I did enjoy watching the chefs but it was hard to hear my wife and occasionally several of the staff would stand right next to us and talk which was annoying."

Special Features: notable wine list, hot spot

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/14/2009

(review submitted 10/21/2009)

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Review 32 for Boulevard

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"The food was quite good and the atmosphere was delightful. Service was above average. The wine list could have had a few lower priced options - it was a little over the top. We spent $85 for a bottle of pinot nior that I can get at the liquor store for $31. All in all a very nice, if not somewhat overly pricey, evening."

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/16/2009

(review submitted 10/20/2009)

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Review 33 for Boulevard

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"I have dined at Boulevard 3 time now and each time the food has been outstanding! The flavor combinations are truly wonderful."

Special Features: special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/16/2009

(review submitted 10/20/2009)

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Review 34 for Boulevard

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"One of the best dining experiences we've had...fantastic food, literally one of the top 5 meals I've ever had! The service was exceptional...very friendly, extremely competent. We had a special occasion to celebrate and they immediately picked up on it and made it very nice for us. Hope to visit again in the future...would HIGHLY recommend it to anyone!!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/16/2009

(review submitted 10/20/2009)

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Review 35 for Boulevard

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"We had an excellent experience at Blvd. We location and atmosphere of the restaurant make it very enjoyable. The food was also very good. We really enjoyed the foie gras off the appetizer menu. Our main courses were just okay (swordfish and lamb), each having components we thought didn't really go with the main dish. Dessert was amazing - ice cream cookie sandwiches with gingersnap cookies and pumpkin ice cream. Wine list is expansive in both selection and price. Service was perfect! Overall, a great night out in the city."

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, scenic view, hot spot

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/15/2009

(review submitted 10/20/2009)

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Review 36 for Boulevard

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Always outstanding - my favorite restaurant. Service is wonderful, food is superb. Prices are high, but the experience is worth it."

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion, scenic view

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/15/2009

(review submitted 10/20/2009)

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Review 37 for Boulevard

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Wonderful dinner! I ate here with my grandmother and her friend, both of whom are a bit hard of hearing. We had requested a quiet table, and the wonderful staff sat us all the way in the back with an amazing view of the bay bridge. The back of the restaurant was perfectly quiet and we were able to easily converse, hearing problems and all."

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion, scenic view

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/15/2009

(review submitted 10/20/2009)

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Review 38 for Boulevard

Overall Rating

(Good)

"Visiting from Holland, I dined with clients at Boulevard. The food was very good, the ambiance good, however it was very noisy. It certainly is not a restaurant where you can have a quiet relaxed dining experience. It is very unfortunate, since the food is really good, and can compare to some degree with european standards."

Special Features: notable wine list

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/13/2009

(review submitted 10/19/2009)

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Review 39 for Boulevard

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"I have been going to this restaurant since its existence began as an upgrade transformation from a small Geary Street restaurant, The Avenue, more than 20 years ago. It emerged and remained as a really high class place, with great food and ambiance. A meal there is always sure to be a winner!"

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
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By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/14/2009

(review submitted 10/19/2009)

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Review 40 for Boulevard

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"The food was excellent. Had the ravioli appetizer and the pork entree. Only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because I would have liked a bit more of a selection to choose from."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, notable wine list, special occasion, scenic view

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/13/2009

(review submitted 10/18/2009)

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Review 41 for Boulevard

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Excellent meal. polite and personal service. Perfectly cooked fish! Very nice to a woman alone reading with her dinner. Only issue was the noise level. Would not choose it for dinner if I wanted to talk with my husband or friends as it would be impossible to talk to each other. Certainly would never be called romantic."

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Fair)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/07/2009

(review submitted 10/16/2009)

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Review 42 for Boulevard

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Great food. Would recommend to all serious food lovers."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/11/2009

(review submitted 10/15/2009)

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Review 43 for Boulevard

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Service and ambiance were great as with prior visits. Food was good but the menu seemed a little boring, rather typical than special."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, notable wine list

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 09/26/2009

(review submitted 10/15/2009)

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Review 44 for Boulevard

Overall Rating

(Poor)

"I often dine at bouelvard as it has wonderful food I was very disapointed the way I was treated when I took my manager from out of town in for lunch.

I was very disapointed at the way that i was treated for lunch.
I made a reservation for lunch and when I was seated with my manager who came in from Minneapolis they sat us at a tiny corner window table next to the front door, about 70% of the restaurant was empty and there were many many tables available for 2 we were in and out in about 80 minutes due to it being a business lunch.

You could see nothing of the restaurant since we were stuck in the corner, i was horrified as i have made reservations on the same day (this time i did not) and have been seated in a nice area."

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for lunch

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Fair)
Service		(Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/09/2009

(review submitted 10/14/2009)

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Review 45 for Boulevard

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"A perfect evening. Amazing food, romantic setting, lovely service. A perfect place for my birthday dinner."

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/10/2009

(review submitted 10/14/2009)

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Review 46 for Boulevard

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Very enjoyable. Great food and service."

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/10/2009

(review submitted 10/14/2009)

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Review 47 for Boulevard

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Great food and the historic building is wonderful."

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for lunch

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/10/2009

(review submitted 10/14/2009)

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Review 48 for Boulevard

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Fabulous experience. Fantastic food, great service."

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion, great for lunch

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/09/2009

(review submitted 10/13/2009)

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Review 49 for Boulevard

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Boulevard continues to be one of our favorites. Very consistent in terms of food and service. The challenge I have is there are so many great restuarants in San Francisco and a fraction of Boulevard's price. Overall, great food and definitely a 4-5 star."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/09/2009

(review submitted 10/13/2009)

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Review 50 for Boulevard

Overall Rating

(Good)

"The restaurant itself is amazing and has a great feel about it. Unfortunately the bar has very, very limited seating and less standing room. Those waiting to be seated overflow from the hostess area into the dining room. We were unfortunate to have a the front corner table and ended up being dwarfed by a couple groups waiting on their own table. To top it off they made for an obstacle that our waiter didn't feel compelled to overcome, so our service was disappointing, slow and intermittent. Sad to say, I can't recall the food."

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/08/2009

(review submitted 10/13/2009)

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Review 51 for Boulevard

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Great food, reasonably priced (if you check carefully) wine list. and attentive service..."

Special Features: fit for foodies

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/08/2009

(review submitted 10/12/2009)

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Review 52 for Boulevard

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"I noted in my Open Table request that it was my sister's birthday and when we ordered dessert they figured out which one of our group of four was the birthday girl and had a special chocolate "Happy Birthday" slice added to her dessert. Very attentive and thoughtful of them."

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/07/2009

(review submitted 10/11/2009)

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Review 53 for Boulevard

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Service, atmosphere, and food were great."

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/05/2009

(review submitted 10/09/2009)

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Review 54 for Boulevard

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Outstanding dining experience. Creative preparation that will never disappoint a discerning diner."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/04/2009

(review submitted 10/08/2009)

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Review 55 for Boulevard

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Surprise birthday dessert was excellent! Loved the writing in chocolate on the plate."

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/03/2009

(review submitted 10/08/2009)

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Review 56 for Boulevard

Overall Rating

(Fair)

"We took a 6:15 reservation which I would never recommend. We felt rushed. Our first course arrived before the wine and we were completely finished in less than one hour! We should have spoken up when the first course arrived so quickly so that was our fault. But in such a nice and expensive restaurant I think it should be up to the wait staff to be sensitive to rushing people through.
The food was good but not great. The wine was excellent. The dessert flavors were not complementary. Having been there before our expectations were high so we were really dissapointed.
Lesson learned:Dont't take an early reservation if you want to enjoy your meal and the ambiance of the restaurant if it is a "popular" place."

Special Features: notable wine list

Food		(Fair)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/03/2009

(review submitted 10/07/2009)

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Review 57 for Boulevard

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"One of my favorite restaurants in San Francisco, but this time our waitor was not as knowledgeable as he should be with the wine list - a bit disappointing considering the reputation of the restaurant. Fortunately, the other waitor whom I requested for, was able to assist us on a great French bottle of wine."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/02/2009

(review submitted 10/06/2009)

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Review 58 for Boulevard

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Everything was great, I would prefer the service to be less formal."

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 09/29/2009

(review submitted 10/06/2009)

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Review 59 for Boulevard

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"The food was very good, but far from outstanding. Since this was my first visit, I was surprised how large the restaurant is and, as such, how bustling and, yes, noisy it is. It seems to be a favorite of San Franciscans, but I don't think I'd return there. Apparently, Boulevard doesn't have specials, which I find disappointing for a restaurant in its class, and the menu is quite limited."

Special Features: fit for foodies

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/02/2009

(review submitted 10/06/2009)

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Review 60 for Boulevard

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"What an amazing experience...From the moment we stepped in, we were treated warmly and with the upmost respect. Our waiter, Jeffrey, was extremely knowledgeable of all the dishes and wines to compliment them. He made several great recommendations and we took him up on them, including dessert. Kudos! Thank you for a wonderful evening!"

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 09/28/2009

(review submitted 10/06/2009)

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Review 61 for Boulevard

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"AMAZING!! This resturant is a 10. Everything was perfect from the service to the food and also the ambiance. I will be back again."

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 10/01/2009

(review submitted 10/05/2009)

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Review 62 for Boulevard

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Service was impeccable. Waiter anticipated our needs - although missed an opportunity to suggest ordering a full bottle of Billecart-Salmon when 3 of the 5 of us ordered individual glasses of it from the 'by-the-glass' list. lobster with chanterelle risotto was delicious. sancerre was perfect with the lobster. took a taste of the pork chop - excellent. perfect table at the window. noise level fine even though we were sitting near other large groups. hostess very welcoming -table ready when we arrived; bike check for a bike-commuting colleague, car waiting for us when we were done. No rushing us out the door. Valets very amiable and service-oriented. great outing - will return."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, special occasion

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 09/29/2009

(review submitted 10/03/2009)

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Review 63 for Boulevard

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"The service was impeccable. We enjoyed our meal very much."

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 09/29/2009

(review submitted 10/03/2009)

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Review 64 for Boulevard

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"On our recent SF trip, Boulevard was among our options for its rep and reviews. It made the cut because it was close to our hotel. On arriving for an 8:45 p.m. reservation, the place was packed and loud, and the attire was mixed. We wanted some fine dining; not a pub crawl. Then we were seated and, in time, our filets served, and we forgot the room. Those filets might've been the best we've had anywhere, and we're no strangers to elite kitchens. Buttery smooth cuts without fatty richness. And the dessert? Something to elicit delicious moans with every spoonful: a thankfully petite huckleberry tart with halved mission fig and caramel ice cream drizzled with I-don't-remember-what. Sigh. Boulevard's on my favorite-places list."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 09/23/2009

(review submitted 10/02/2009)

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Review 65 for Boulevard

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Boulevard is always a great place to eat the service and food are always excellent. The wine list is to die for. It was my wife's birthday and they provided a special desert as always. The whole experience just makes you feel good."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 09/28/2009

(review submitted 10/02/2009)

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Review 66 for Boulevard

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Food was artistically presented and absolutely delicious. Excellent, professional waiter---always available when you needed him, yet we never felt he was hovering. Menu selections were seasonal and creative. This is without a doubt one of the very best restaurants in the city; in fact, I would rate it in the top ten in the U.S."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 09/28/2009

(review submitted 10/02/2009)

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Review 67 for Boulevard

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"In a town built for foodies, Boulevard is the cornerstone. 99.9 percent of restaurants in America can only aspire to food and service you will enjoy at Boulevard."

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion, scenic view

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 09/28/2009

(review submitted 10/02/2009)

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Review 68 for Boulevard

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Dinner was wonderful and the service was excellent."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, scenic view

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 09/27/2009

(review submitted 10/01/2009)

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Review 69 for Boulevard

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"We had a great waiter and the srvice was superb. The food was simply fantastic."

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 09/25/2009

(review submitted 09/30/2009)

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Review 70 for Boulevard

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"This was truly one of the highlights of our visit to San Francisco. We had a fabulous meal and a wonderful experience at Boulevard."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 09/26/2009

(review submitted 09/30/2009)

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Review 71 for Boulevard

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Lived up to my expectations. Fabulous!"

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 09/25/2009

(review submitted 09/29/2009)

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Review 72 for Boulevard

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"We had a delicious dinner, great service. It's a beautiful room, lively and fun."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 09/19/2009

(review submitted 09/29/2009)

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Review 73 for Boulevard

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Boulevard never disappoints! Food is always dependably delicious -- sometimes superb (five *s), other times "merely" very good (four *s. Service always perfect and setting gorgeous. One of my absolute favorite SF restaurants!"

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 09/18/2009

(review submitted 09/29/2009)

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Review 74 for Boulevard

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Excellent. Very nice atmosphere."

Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 09/24/2009

(review submitted 09/28/2009)

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Review 75 for Boulevard

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Boulevard never disappoints. Our wait staff was first rate, and the food, delicious as always."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 09/23/2009

(review submitted 09/27/2009)

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Review 76 for Boulevard

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"The Boulevard team consistently and successfully conspires to give guests great experiences with extraordinary food and outstanding service in a beautiful and playful setting. They not only do it at dinner - they do it at lunch with just as much enthusiasm. Go!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 09/23/2009

(review submitted 09/27/2009)

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Review 77 for Boulevard

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Always perfect. The scampi salad melted me - avocado puree with crab and perfect, huge scampi. Followed by the pecan sundae *with extra chocolate sauce* to pour on at my pleasure. The restaurant was crowded on Wed lunch as one of the only ones left open at lunch. But service was perfect- responsive but not clingy."

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 09/23/2009

(review submitted 09/27/2009)

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Review 78 for Boulevard

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Food and service showed off San Francisco to visitors from South America,"

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion, great for lunch

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