Located by the
waterfront near the Financial District, Boulevard serves delicious
French-infused American cuisine in a very elegant yet convivial and
friendly atmosphere. Even though it is situated right next to several
other restaurants, Boulevard is extremely popular and completely
filled even late on a weeknight. The restaurant looks like a French
chateau from the outside, and has dim lighting, brick ceilings, mosaic
marble detail, blown glass shades, soft paintings, and the occasional
bronze statue inside. A bar lines the open kitchen, which is full of
busy chefs. Definitely make reservations, because Boulevard is
definitely a popular place to eat and socialize.
One of the unique
attributes of Boulevard is its ambiance. While the atmosphere at most
upscale restaurants is a bit stiff, Boulevard feels very comfortable
and friendly. Even though the menu is pricey and it is an elegant,
upscale restaurant, its atmosphere is very loud, fun, upbeat, and
bustling with people having a great time. Boulevard can also be a
very romantic place to eat, though, depending on where you sit. While
the bar by the kitchen and the larger tables in the center of the
restaurant are great for hanging out and having fun, there are also
smaller tables and booths by the windows around the outside that can
be very romantic. These booths are set into little nooks with
decorated separations in between them so that you are allowed privacy
and are slightly set apart from the activity throughout the
restaurant, but you can still enjoy the comfortable and convivial
atmosphere of Boulevard.
Boulevard attracts a
very eclectic combination of patrons. It is filled with business
people, older couples or friends, chic younger groups, and romantic
couples. It is most popular with business people, who can relax, have
fun, and eat and drink in luxury after a busy day in the city.
The service at
Boulevard is friendly and attentive without being overbearing. You
may have to wait a bit for a table or a waiter at first, especially
during peak hours, but even though the waiters are busy they still
take time to answer questions, make suggestions, and focus on the
customer. Wear nicer clothes, especially because you will probably be
surrounded by business people in suits, but nice jeans are fine.
While Boulevard may not be the best place for a young crowd (AKA teens
by themselves), it is great for everything from drinks after work to a
romantic meal to dinner with friends.
The cuisine at
Boulevard is uniquely delicious, and artfully presented. The menu is
richly appealing, and each dish features a wonderful combination of
ingredients. The restaurant features a huge and interesting wine
list, too. Sample items off the menu:
LUNCH
- Arugula and
Manchego Cheese Salad ($11.75)
- Dungeness Crab,
Artichoke, and Creamed Spinach Crespelle ($13.75)
- Spicy Ahi Tuna
Tartare ($14.75)
- Fresh Dungeness
Crab Salad ($15.50)
- Wood Oven Roasted
Duck Breast ($18.50)
- Grilled Hawaiin
Butterfish (Walu) ($18.50)
- Pan Roasted
Petrale Sole ($17.50)
DINNER
- Pan Roasted Quail
Breast Stuffed with Chanterelle Mushrooms and Foie Gras ($14.75)
- Braised Pork
Cheeks with Tuscan Braised Bacon ($13.75)
- Roquefort Cheese,
Salt Baked Pears, and Arugula Salad ($11.75)
- Maine Lobster
($16.75)
- Pan Roasted Maine
Cod Fish and Lobster Tart ($29.75)
- Grilled California
White Sea Bass (28.75)
- Fire Roasted
Natural Angus Beef Filet Mignon ($34.75)
- Wood Oven Roasted
Organic Chicken Breast ($24)
- Sonoma Duck Breast
Wrapped in Applewood Smoked Bacon ($27.75)
DESSERT
- Tangerine Cardamom
Crème Brulee ($9.50)
- Tropical Sorbet
($9)
- Apple Tatin
($9.50)
The food at Boulevard
is pricey but well worth it. Boulevard is highly recommended because
of its comfortable elegance, lively atmosphere, and delicious food.
1
Mission Street
Tel: 415-543-6084
Lunch: M-F 11:30 - 2:00
Dinner: Sunday - Wednesday 5:30-10:00pm
Valet
Parking available / Convenient to Embarcadero BART station.
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