Boulevard Restaurant
(415) 543-6084
1 Mission St
San Francisco,
CA
94105
37.7935
-122.3926
Neighborhoods: Central East, South Beach
What People Are Saying About Boulevard Restaurant
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Soft light filters through the bustling dining room, illuminating art-nouveau details like sculptured light sconces and mosaic floors. The Embarcadero location means an expense-account crowd at lunchtime, with locals and gourmet-minded visitors enjoying the sparkling Bay Bridge views at night. Exceptional appetizers are the stars of chef Nancy Oakes' seasonal menu. Depending on the time of year, dishes might include a house-made fonduta ravioli with shaved black truffles, a Dungeness crab salad with hearts of palm, avocado, blood orange and olio nuovo. Entrees like a Petrale sole with potato cake, gulf prawns, Penn Cove mussels and a chorizo fondue are balanced and cooked to perfection, while heavier fare like an Angus filet mignon do less to showcase the delicate arts the kitchen is capable of.
User Reviews
EmilyC510
November 06, 2008
My husband and I went to this San Francisco landmark restaurant the other evening to celebrate our 4th wedding anniversary and all I can say is.....what a romantic evening! The restaurant is cozy(the lighting is great!) , it wasn't too crowded on the night we were there (perhaps a sign of this awful economy?!) The waiter was gracious and very efficient, the food exceptional and the dessert (yes you have to save room for dessert!) was scrumptious! and what followed later on that evening, well, just use your imagination! ;) Seriously if you are looking for fine dining, a romantic dinner or perhaps to entertain business clients than definitely pay this San Francisco landmark restaurant a visit, you will be very glad you did!
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volkman
October 18, 2008
We love SF and visit (from Oregon) often. We ate at Boulevard once before a few years ago and it was good but not especially memorable. This trip we decided to try it again since someone in our party who had never been had heard that Boulevard was very well-regarded . We had to make reservations weeks in advance. It seemed like the "hot" place to go. However, we found that the food was quite average and in fact many places here in Portland have much better food. But Boulevard was A LOT more expensive! Far, far better is Fringale, a small French bistro South of Market. We go there often and the food is fantastic, consistent and half the price of Boulevard. Save your money and go to Fringale twice!
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khristienne
June 23, 2008
food was good. the place was spacious, but tables are too near with each other that it tends to look crowded when they have a lot of guests.tends to be noisy too. i liked the salmon i ordered but my husband didn't like his lamb. service was average. our experience was good but not great with this resto.
read full reviewThe Details on Boulevard Restaurant
Know Before You Go:
Solo diners can sit at the counter and watch the chefs at work in the exhibition kitchen.
What to Drink:
The 500-bottle list can be intimidating; ask for a recommendation. Boulevard prides itself on top-notch wine service.
Where to Sit:
When making reservations--and you should, well in advance--ask for a table in back, with a view of the Bay Bridge. It's quieter and romantic.
Know Before You Go:
There is a $4 split plate charge for entrees, so if you want to share, order a couple of apps instead.
Category:
Payment Methods:
Carte Blanche, American Express, Diners Club, Visa, MasterCard, Travelers Check
Restaurant Special Features:
Romantic Dining, Special Occasion Dining, Fine Dining, View Dining, Private Rooms, People Watching, Business Dining, Online Reservations, Dine At The Bar
