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Boulevard

French Restaurant, American Restaurant, and New American Restaurant$$$$

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Boulevard

8.9^/10

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Ranked #8 for seafood in the Financial District
Has a stamp of approval from CNN and Michelin Travel & Lifestyle
"Menu changes daily and all great including pork chop!"(11 Tips)
"wrong with the foie gras"(4 Tips)
"Ahi tuna tartare"(3 Tips)
"Chef Nancy Oakes"(2 Tips)

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CNNAugust 6, 2014
Touting itself as “one of the most popular restaurants in America” (we don’t necessarily disagree), Boulevard is among the best places in the City to close a business deal or a new romance. Read more
Dani KremerMay 23, 2018
Pork chop! Delicious! Was the waitress recommendation. The meat was really well cooked and juicy. Creative flavour, lovely bittersweet touch. Loved the fried onion.
Ashok LalwaniMarch 28, 2015
Ask for the Vegetarian options. It is off menu. Delicious food, amazing cocktails, great ambience. Desserts are too die for here. My wife loved them so much that she ordered 4 different ones.
Jordan MJune 17, 2017
Stuffed squash blossoms at this SF institution are a thing of fried beauty. Also: halibut, risotto, burger.
TripExpertMay 19, 2015
"Chef Nancy Oakes has an easy touch with classics like simple juicy pork chops... and ends East–West coastal rivalries with Maine lobster stuffed inside California squid." -Lonely Planet on TripExpert Read more
Hina WillisOctober 5, 2018
Great place. Loved the food. The ambience was great and very convenient. I liked the overall feel and will definitely go again. Highly recommended.
SFGateAugust 2, 2014
Wood-oven roasted pork chop is always on the menu, but accompaniments change; recently it was gnochetti with wild boar Bolognese with rosemary chocolate and truffled pecorino cheese. Read more
Alex MApril 14, 2014
Cocktails: Moscow Mule & the Frisco; Starters: Seared Scallops & the Calamari with Octopus; Entree: Sea Bass over Risotto; Dessert: Red Velvet ice cream Bon Bons & Buffalo Cheesecake! Delish!
Jinnie LMarch 28, 2015
pricy but very good :) $50 filet mignon was pretty tasty. pork prime rib chop was good too. Must try their dessert!! - black forest, apple tart, n butterscotch pudding :)
Lindsay RoseDecember 22, 2014
Absolutely wonderful fine dining. One of the best in the area. Very professional wait staff, pretty bar, gorgeous interior. Dress nicely, make a reservation, enjoy!
SFGateNovember 18, 2014
Head to Boulevard for dinner and be sure to order the fries. They're double fried and then dusted with potato flour for extra flavor and crunch. They're some of the best fries in SF. Read more
SFGateAugust 2, 2014
Specialties: Ahi tuna tartare; Dungeness crab salad with citrus; wood-oven roasted pork chop; roast lamb T-bone; hamburger (at lunch); baked Alaska. Read more
Dani KremerMay 23, 2018
Amazing burrata!!. Tried the ravioli and other starters but the burrata was my favorite!
J KApril 27, 2017
2016Chron100: Specialties: Dungeness crab salad; local petrale sole with changing accompaniments; wood-oven roasted pork chop; any dessert. Woah yum Californian!
Jessica LangstonJanuary 8, 2016
The petrole sole was delicious. Also tried the lobster bisque, nice.
Alex VolkovJanuary 7, 2017
Everything is amazing, we had a set course, and everything from the hors d'oeuvres to the entrees to the service, to the bar.
Ben BarclayNovember 10, 2017
Honestly, it feels like this institution is resting on its laurels. Presentation is great, but taste, (lack of) creativity, and service doesn’t merit the price premium. Beautiful restaurant setting.
Hannah GMApril 6, 2016
Truly excellent food, and a great wine list to boot. Be sure to start with the crab and avocado appetizer!
LaurenNovember 11, 2013
The steak melts in your mouth. Dress up nice and don't be late for your reservation. This place is high class, high quality - so go with high expectations.
Fran SuApril 23, 2016
Tuna tartar was quite good. Liked how they balanced textures between crunch seaweed and the tartart.
Dimitri PopovJune 15, 2013
The restaurant clearly deserves to be named one of the best, if not simply the best, restaurants in San Francisco thanks to its service, attitude, cooking and atmosphere
Brittany SübersMay 25, 2018
I went here for a private event. The risotto was great and so are the salads. Not sure there’s enough vegetarian options for me to return.
Hanh LeNovember 11, 2013
The Filet Mignon, Moscow Mule, Golden Boy Smash, and truffle tagliatelle were amazing!!!
Esin ImerAugust 7, 2014
The food is so delicious! Try out the swordfish if you like fish. When it comes to cocktails, the mojito is really good!
James HNovember 24, 2014
Seared sea scallops, fresh shelling bean, lobster mushroom, chorizo, blurred fondue.
Karelia VargasMarch 16, 2014
Parking is hard here so I recommend valet parking, which is right up front. Also great starters!
Michelin Travel & LifestyleNovember 26, 2013
Homey flavors and unexpected touches abound in chorizo with seared scallops or pork short ribs with kabocha squash. – Green Guide Editor
Sydney WilliamsJanuary 6, 2016
Octopus. That is all you need to know. Baller wine list and the sommelier is AMAZING.
Cameron ParkerNovember 12, 2021
The short rib was excellent. Good selection of wine and cocktails as well.
Melon LOctober 8, 2016
Amazing wine menu. Get crab, ahi anything and of course, the porkchops.
David AsheimJanuary 30, 2018
Always excellent. Menu changes daily and all great including pork chop!
Bloomingdale'sAugust 12, 2010
Like its much-vaunted wine vault, this Embarcadero icon only improves with age. If the Art Nouveau décor doesn’t get you, Nancy Oakes’ cuisine and the sweet staff serving it surely will.
Mallory StantonMarch 24, 2015
Had the truffled sea scallops and wild salmon. All was divine and the service was impeccable.
The Daily MealFebruary 22, 2011
Even on the busiest nights, you're likely to still get a table at the bar - highly recommended as Boulevard fills up fast and thoroughly. Refreshing fine dining, with no foams, gels or whistles. Read more
Cameron WFebruary 27, 2016
The scallops were delicious. The service was OK. The interior is beautiful.
Hana NaSeptember 6, 2012
Feeling hungry, crabby, and douchey? :) Their soft shell crab is ridiculously tasty. Order it and save some for me. No, actually... Invite me immediately!
Gilt CityMay 6, 2011
Chef Oakes invites Gilt City members to the 24th annual Star Chefs & Vintners Gala on May 15. Aside from great food and a good cause, an opulent goodie bag brings the celebration home.
Angela Z.October 22, 2015
Been here 25+ times
The swordfish was *excellent*. Highly recommend! Probably best for an expense account meal.
Jacques ChiracNovember 9, 2015
Good and consistent execution. French cuisine with a Californian touch. Worth the expense.
Gavin McMillanSeptember 30, 2016
Fantastic, a great place. Wine selection was awesome. Highly recommended...
Ben CoffeeOctober 26, 2014
Perfect service, elegant atmosphere, exquisite food. Great for a special occasion.
Papa SMay 15, 2017
Expensive and worth it. Delicious Filet Mignon. Good cocktails and great service.
Melissa DagdaganJuly 13, 2012
Definitely one of my favorite Michelin-starred restaurants. Order something from each course. Go big or go home!
James HJanuary 20, 2016
Wood oven roasted chicken salad. Lots of goodness in there.
Geof LambertNovember 5, 2010
Best over all restaurant in SF...you can't go wrong with anything on that menu...if you want a cool private dinning experience the Wine Vault Room is awesome.
Rob GreenleafAugust 3, 2012
Get the Moscow Mule. They do it right and serve it up in a chilled copper cup!
Jessica ChanAugust 13, 2011
You will not go wrong with the foie gras, porcini and poached egg, and lobster ravioli. decadent and delicious.
Jessica TarletonAugust 20, 2016
A lot of great whiskey and bourbon. Also, great dessert
Joe RussonielloFebruary 3, 2017
Everything. Excellent service and food. Very expensive
Julia LovernApril 12, 2017
Best mixed drinks In the area. Food is amazing too.

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