Andy Chiang
Went to Boulevard for happy hour and had mixed, but mostly positive feelings.
If the food wasn’t that good, my rating would be lower, but more on that later.
We chose to sit inside for happy hour and were the only table in the vicinity when we sat down. I think they were in the middle of a shift change or something as it took 10 mins before someone came back to check on us. Never once were we asked how the food was, if we wanted another drink, or a refill of water. By the end of the experience, we had a different server who gave us the bill versus the person who took our order (hence the shift change comment).
Outside of the slow start, the food at Boulevard does not disappoint so they very much deserve the stars for the food. The portions for happy hour are very generous. The food tastes fresh, and not overpowering with salt or spice. The flavours were light, very refreshing, and well made.
I will definitely give them another try in the future, as I probably caught them at a bad time. For now, I’ll stick with my go to places before heading back.
Tracy Ta
Overall could have been better. The appetizers were not very good at all. The foie gras was just bad. Straight up bad. The Hokkaido scallop was okay. I was disappointed that there was just 1 scallop on the dish. The caviar tasting was good. The house mad blinis were good. We were very impressed by the oysters today because the foam accompanying the oysters was just really great! The main courses were okay. The desserts were really delicious though.
Wei Ye
Came here for my birthday with my daughter.
It is a bar, so you can imagine how noisy it could be after work. The business was actually quite good ~ when I came here at 5.30, the whole place is full, and there are still people waiting at reception.
I have to say the food is pretty good: local oyster is very fresh & delicious in fair price. Wagyu carpaccio is very well seasoned, amazing. And clam chowder brings warm & happiness from your tongue to your heart.
Cod is a good choice, it fried so well, somehow looks like a piece of cake, tender & juicy. Lamb duo is also perfectly cooked, sauce is good and side dish is very tasty.
The restaurant surprised me with a piece of free cake, presented in a plate with wonderful blessings, thanks so much. Well, to be frank, the pear ice cream, or apple & chestnut ice cream is much better, don't miss it in your visit.
The service, is okay. I noticed a waitress broke vase when she was cleaning the table. But don't forget it is a bar, no need to be too serious. In this cozy place, relax yourself, enjoy the wonderful foods, that's the only thing you should do.
Minh Le
Great happy hour for high quality food! Deliver gorgeously plated food that will break the bank on regular menu and portions are on the smaller side. If you have budget, totally worth the visit. Have a good size patio that wraps around the Sutton Hotel.
Jora Nijjar
This would have been a 3 star review but besides a few items everything else was quite good. I would stay away from the Caesar salad unless you like big chunks of anchovies in your salad, I would also steer clear from the duck, it sounded a lot better than it tasted. Now the good stuff. The lamb was great as well as the brant lake wagyu beef carpaccio. The drinks were also quite good try the Mezcal Last World. All the deserts we had were very good as well. The service was great, the ambiance of the restaurant is very nice.
Audrey T
A really superb experience for my friend’s birthday. The servers were incredibly nice and accommodating.
I had the teng pao no.2 and espresso martini for drinks and they were both delicious.
The chef sent us some complimentary appetizers which were greatly appreciated. The baked oysters were amazing.
As for the meal, I opted for the prix fixe option ($62). I ordered the albacore tuna, the grilled hanger steak and the passion fruit tart. The albacore tuna was very fresh and I loved the crispy chips. The grilled hanger steak was super unique. The potato was fluffy like a cloud and the steak was cooked to a perfect medium rare. The dessert was also phenomenal.
I got to try my friend’s dishes as well, and I can confirm the clam chowder and ling cod were tasty as well!
The best dessert I tried that night was the salted sesame praline bar. Definitely get that the next time you go!
Debby Yeung
We came for the seafood but stayed for the dessertssss! (I really did try to order everyone of them, Chef Kenta Takahashi's idea of a raspberry cheesecake totally blew me away!) Impeccable service and decent wine selection.
Earl Flormata
Seafood tower was ok. The crab was fresh and the oysters flavourful. Beef carpaccio was presented well, but marbling in the meat wasn’t consistent. Soup was good but a touch too creamy. Desserts were excellent - delicate flavours and good balance.
Recommend coming here for the oysters and dessert. They also made a nice piece for our anniversary dinner which was a nice touch.
Tracey Maguire
Their gnocchi was melt in your mouth delicious! Little pillows of heaven The seasonal veggies were cooked to perfection!
I highly recommend it
The staff was professional, courteous & knowledgeable. Great service!
Brett Hayes
Look food is well above average. But atmosphere is spoiled by trying to cater for everyone. We had a GF person in our group and every course he had to be asked to go back to the kitchen to check. Knew the food inside and out but had to be asked every course to check. Oh and they had lost our reservation. Not convinced that this place deserves the best of wraps. One time experience but won’t be hurrying back with so many great places to eat in VC.
David Goudge
Without doubt one of Vancouver's best restaurants, and arguably one of Canada's as Chef Alex Chen proved at the Canadian Culinary Championships by winning the Gold medal as Canada's Best Chef !
The food is matched with impeccable service. Highly recommended.
Janet Wong
Love spending time at Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar. Excellent food and drinks and service is just top notch! Excellent venue for romantic fine dining, and on top of that, a great spot for happy hour!
Carly Burbank
As a hostess, your job is pretty straight forward. Welcome guests and seat them. The girls working the hostess desk were neither welcoming, or capable of seating us. Thankfully the manager was on top of things and able to quickly and beautifully take over, and correct the situation. We had an amazing meal, and great service from the wait staff. The Sable fish was cooked to perfection, and the deserts seemed too beautiful to eat. This spot was recommended to us, and I would recommend it to others. Just disregard the incompetent and rude hostesses. They are such a tiny part of the dining experience anyways ;)
Giles Vancouver
This is a lovely setting to pop in for a bite and a drink. I even swung by on NYE and it was a perfect spot for a cocktail. The only detractions that need addressing are the high top chairs which are so wobbly that the feel unsafe and the octopus ceviche which is 99% tomato (?) and would be better described as a salsa. It's barely a ceviche. First world problems, amiright?
Midori Manabe
We went to for weekend brunch. Not many choices on the menu. I had salad which was $26, my friend ordered spinach omelette. We thought they are a little overpriced. Service was very nice though! They asked if we were there for special occasion. They brought a piece of birthday cake. Nice touch! Thank you for the wonderful service.
Emma Pangilinan-Rosales
Celebrated my sister and brother in law's wedding anniversary here early this month. From the time we were seated up to getting the check - staff are attentive and all out to impress. The appetisers - crispy chicken wings, ceviche and foie gras are to die for. The seafood tower is spectacularly beautiful and so fresh. We're a party of 6 and each ordered different entrees - all are presented and tasted well to our satisfaction and expectation. So love the cornbread mini muffins. Hats off to Chef Alex and team.
Victor Sant'Anna
Amazing atmosphere with great service and excellent food. You just can't go wrong going to Boulevard Kitchen, highly recommend!
Ig Nition
Nothing better than sitting in a classic style lounge with a barman than can execute a cocktail that is second to none with flare and style. Atmosphere is brilliant. Sat at the bar with my wife and enjoyed a brilliant meal. Staff are excellent...a very polished operation...highly recommend next time u visit Vancouver or stay at the Sutton��
Joyce Lindsay Wyssen
We stay at the sutton place residences 3 months every year in the summer. Since the boulevard kitchen oyster bar has opened we've eaten here most days for lunch and/or for dinner, sometimes both!!! The food is amazing, absolutely delicious. The decor is beautiful and the staff are the best. Love it❤️
Clement Lee
Absolutely wonderful experience. This has to be one of the best restaurant I've ever been in terms of customer service. Very attentive servers and host. Several people approached us and asked how we were doing in terms of food quality and experience throughout the night. Very attentive and pays attention to small details. Fills our water glass by the dot. The food tasted great. At the end of dinner when we were about to leave, my partner's shoulder had some smudge from the corner of the wall, one of the host quickly came over and brought a wet napkin. Later we noticed our umbrella was missing, most likely taken by someone by mistake. The host quickly helped us try to find the umbrella and when he could not find ours, he provided us with the hotel umbrella. This is absolutely beyond what i expected and is above and beyond their call of service. I am thoroughly impressed with my experience tonight. A definite benchmark for other businesses to emulate when it comes to great customer experience.
Byron Chong
Great food. They serve the most delicious corn bread. Excellent and personable service. Fun and lively ambiance. We enjoyed our evening at the boulevard very much. Definitely go back again!
Albert Leong
elegant, pricey - had clam chowder (with clams on the shell) in the soup; and an omlette, and 1 alcoholic drink; $55. service was ok, not great. for this price for a brunch, go to Shangri-La.
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