Boulevardier

Omg PHENOMENAL food! The French onion soup was to die for and the steak frites was better than at Mister Charles (and much cheaper). Skip the bread pudding, our server left us alone for about 45 min - an hour tending to the tables around us. Thankfully we weren’t needing anything, but will still be back for the wine and savory food

This place was fabulous. I had a “better late than never” and I didn’t know what to expect from a cantaloupe drink, but it was fabulous. We had some great apps. I got the French onion soup which wowed me at first bite but then got a little meh by the end (we all agreed maybe a bit less sherry and a bit more thyme). The shank and risotto was insane—lots of veggies in the risotto which were perfectly cooked and the shank was HUGE. The desserts were fabulous as well. It was quite loud but the service was impeccable.

Here to update my review. I still love this place after years! We recently went for their new weekday HH - 7 cocktails for $7. Wide variety and great! Seems like they are carrying less oyster options but it could very well be that it was just a hot season and we are in a concrete jungle here. Only 2 offered, none from PEI which is a favorite but no bother! Bartender recommended the steak tartare and it was very heavy on the aioli. Was not for us so we just let him know when he noticed we werent eating it. He offered up the octopus that we had forgone originally and it was amazing!!! Im super picky when it comes to octopus, I try it out most places and this one was good. A few smaller pieces were a bit tougher but overall, def would get again. The popcorn on top was so unique. I love when chefs have interesting takes. Even if it doesn’t always turn out like the aioli for me! Bartender was great, too. He had a lot going on but always checked on us even though he knew we were just there for an APP and HH.

The ambience and food are a bit underwhelming for the location and price point. We got the woodgrilled oysters, egg muérete and the steak and eggs. Everything was good but nothing extraordinary that you wouldn’t find elsewhere at a better price. The interiors and the presentation of food was lackluster. Parking is hard to find, so plan ahead or do the valet.

Unobtrusive restaurant hidden in the heart of the Bishop of Arts District. Apart from the cuisine, the most attractive thing about this place is the excellent service and atmospheric lighting The wood-grilled oysters were fresh and well-seasoned. NY Strips was my favorite; the steak was delicious, and the combination of fresh asparagus and mashed potatoes added to the flavor of each other Brûlée was relatively ordinary since other dishes were too good.

I haven't been here since before the pandemic. Stopped by during Sunday Funday! I didn't partake in the oysters, but my friends said they were really good. I remembered liking their burger, so I ordered it. And omg...I forgot how good that burger is! Next time I'm hanging around in Bishop Arts later in the day, I'll have to give Boulevardier a visit!