Boulevard

"I have been curious about Boulevard Restaurant located in The Audiffred Building at 1 Mission Street for years, so when friends invited me to join them there, I jumped at the chance. The atmosphere, enhanced by its Art Nouveau theme, is very welcoming, as is the wait staff. With a tasty martini in hand from the full bar, we were escorted to our table which, happily, seemed to be in a location where we could hear one another. Next time I will make notes about the unique features of each dish, but alas, all I can offer now is that every bite was delicious!"

"Another amazing dinner at Boulevard last night. We were seated immediately for our 5pm reservation and started off with one of their signature cocktails. Dinner is prix fix so we selected our starter, main, and dessert. After being offered some of the 4 bread options, our starter arrived. The remaining courses followed at a timely pace. Everything was delicious and impeccably done! The service was excellent, attentive without being intrusive. We will definitely be going back again soon."

"The HIPPOLITE GIN MARTINI was fantastic, the ravioli very good, the pork was the “best cook all night.” Wine suggestions brilliant. I should have skipped the chocolate desert, but I had to chose something from the fixed menus, and what I did eat was very good."

"Boulevard is deserving of my first five star review as a Google Local Guide. Everything about the dining experience was worthy of the highest praise. First, I recommend at least business casual attire, however if you want to dress fancier this place is elegant enough to do that too. Definitely a great place to use a sophisticated statement piece or outfit. Upon entry, you are greeted with beautifully decorated interior and a bustling, yet tasteful and inviting atmosphere. I did find the seating layout a bit crammed at first, but I digress. I would recommend booking a reservation a week in advance for the standard dining room, especially on weekends. You can try your luck at the bar or Chef’s Counter as these options are first come first serve. Even though we made a reservation, we decided to sit at Chef’s Counter as there was an opening and we could be seated earlier than our reservation. This establishment has a corking fee if you bring your own wine (which we did). They also decant the wine if you so choose. The multi course experience has a cultivated list of seasonal options for each course. If available, I would recommend the Pacific Octopus, the Berkshire Pork Chop, and the Seven Layer Cake (photos of these three are attached). As some would say, “Food is art” and this philosophy rings true here in each of their dishes. Pictures and words do not do the entire experience justice and it is something that you must do yourself. Unfortunately, I did not get my receipt emailed to me like they said they would, so I cannot give a specific price breakdown. Here is a rundown of what we ordered and price (from what I remember): Corking fee - $50 Multi-Course experience - $120 per person Espresso Martini and Vodka Martini - $30 each Total - $480 (that is including tip and taxes for two people) Yes it is a lot for a two hour experience, however if it is a special occasion, a business dinner, or you’re really into fine dining, I cannot recommend this place more."

"Loved the atmosphere of this restaurant which felt upscale and elegant but not overly fussy. The service was friendly and knowledgeable but ultimately forgot it was my birthday when it came time for dessert (no candle). It’s ok - I’m a big boy but for prices like this details matter. All the appetizers we ordered were underwhelming with the exception of the tuna carpaccio which was spectacular. The Italian truffle pasta was dry, the beef tartare average, and the “arancini” bland - even with the pile of truffles that didn’t taste like much. The kaluga caviar and cauliflower soufflé was the biggest letdown. You couldn’t taste the caviar and it was a tiny portion. The quail was perfectly seasoned but the ham sandwich that came with it was a strange pairing. The lamb loin was delicious but felt under seasoned. The veggie sides that came with it were bland and just braised vegetables which felt boring. The pistachio tres leches cake was probably the best thing we had all night. The seven layer cake was way too sweet. Overall, with a modest bottle of wine (Mahi, $55) and tip the meal was nearly $500 for two people. Was it worth it? Not really."