Boulevard
4.0517/5 (56 reviews)
1 Mission St
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 543-6084
Category: American
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| Updated: |
October 19, 1999 |
| Cuisine: |
American, Chicken, Crab, Deserts, Fish, Steak, Vegetarian |
| Reviewer: |
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Relation: |
Not Related |
| Attire: |
Anything |
Reservations: |
Suggested |
| Ave. Wait: |
10-20 minutes |
Payment: |
Discover, Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Carte Blanche, Diner's Club |
| Facilities: |
Counter Seating, Seated Bar, Valet Parking, Wheelchair Access |
Phone Orders: |
No |
| Smoking: |
Not Permitted |
Meals Served: |
Lunch, Dinner |
| Seating: |
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Alcohol Service: |
Full-Bar |
| Type: |
Fine Dining |
Entertainment: |
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| Crowd: |
Celebrity, Executive, Family, Locals, Singles, Tourist |
Atmosphere: |
Romantic, Elegant, Normal |
| Uses: |
Bachelor/ette Parties , Birthday Parties , Business Meetings , Private Parties , Romantic Evenings , Weddings |
Nearby Places: |
Hotel, Landmark, Nightlife, Shopping, Waterfront , Busline, BART |
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56 Reviews
REVIEW #2
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sharon D.
Avg. Entree: $30-40
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December 6, 2007
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We finally visited Boulevard after many years of planning to go "eventually".
The decor was beautiful. I remember reading that one charateristic
of a great restaurant is lighting that flatters women. Well, definitely
the case here, as elegant as any high restaurant in any major city such
as New York or Paris
Service was also excellent. Prompt and attentive without being fawning
or intrusive. Probably one of the best restaurants for service in the
city.
The only negative --- the good is good, but not jaw dropping outstanding.
The appetizers were wonderful - husband had sea scallops, I had lobster
and crab stuffed calamari. Sauces and accompaniments were all perfect.
But the entrees.....my sea bass was perfectly cooked, but very remarkable.
For $34 I expected something special, like you might get at Aqua or Farallon.
Husband's filet mignon was delicious, but just nothing special
about it. The dessert menu and extensive after dinner drink menu is
sublime. We had a chocolate gateau type cake dessert with came with
frozen cream - the pastry chef's take on ice cream, sprinkled with
a light coffee granita.
The unremarkable entrees were definitely a disappointment, but I
am still giving it 5 stars for the ambience, the service, the appetizers
and the service.
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REVIEW #5
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Nancy S.
Avg. Entree: $30-40
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June 7, 2006
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Wonderful restaurant! Went last night for my Mom's birthday,
and we were not disappointed. Our server, Kevin, was one of the best
we have ever had...attentive, but not pretentious or overbearing.
We shared an appetizer, the scallops, which were done to perfection.
We had the filet mignon (excellent), the duck which I was told was the
best she had ever eaten, and the prime rib pork chop which was also superb.
Desserts were also exceptional. We had the 3 choices, one chocolate,
one strawberry shortcake and one cheesecake and they were also presented
beautifully and tasted great! Dinner is pricey, but so worth it as the
food and service are excellent. I will definitely be going here again.
Oh, two other things. There is a flat rate valet parking cost of $10 for
dinner (reasonable) and if you have a reservation, they don't
keep you waiting which is unheard of in SF!
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REVIEW #6
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Thomas S.
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March 21, 2006
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Ate a mid-week lunch here with 2 others. Even with reservations we were
seated in the crowded bar at a too small of a table. All 3 of us were in suit
& tie business attire, so we didn't get the "bum shuffle",
the place was just too busy. Place was mayhem. Had bar patrons brushing
up against me during the meal. Food was good. We had 2 drinks each. Lunch
bill of $280 plus tip. I'm way out of my normal league here value-wise.
I appreciate seeing the toniest people in San Francisco looking fabulous
in the booths. This is a premium spot, lovely room, and good cuisine,
but the price of admission is too steep for me.
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REVIEW #12
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David G.
Avg. Entree: $30-40
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January 15, 2005
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No doubt about it. The food was excellent, as was the presentation
and the service. A true "fine dining" experience.
Try to get a seat at a rear table a) for a view of the Bay Bridge, and
b) to minimize the noise (which even there is considerable).
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So why withhold the 5th star? In this diner's view, for the
prices this restaurant charges, the food should be truly exceptional,
and/or the portions more than skimpy. (Examples: The $17 Tuna
tartare appetizer consisted of a roughly 2-inch cube of diced
fish; the $35 boullabaise had hardly any broth and contained
one medium sized piece of fish, two large shrimp, and one large
scallop--period.) There were no entrees for less than $32, and
least expensive wine on the menu was a respectable Franciscan
2002 Merlot for $38. Almost all the other wines were over $60 a
bottle and $80 was more typical.
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If money is no object (and, from the fact that their 180-seat dining
room was completely filled, there are a large number of folks
to whom it is not), by all means dine at Boulevard. If, like this
diner, you tend to be more value oriented, I'd limit Boulevard
to some really super-special occasion.
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REVIEW #20
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Johnathan W.
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December 28, 2003
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I've been here several times and it has been exceptional
every time. After all these years it still remains at the top of
my list. The food is always excellent and the service is even better.
It's amazing how consistent this place is. They never cease
to amaze. I definetly recommend it!
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