Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar in Vancouver

Let me summarize it!!!! One of the best places ever. In love with this restaurant, staffs, chef. I believe everyone is doing their best here. Love it and thanks

Its worth coming back some time

Not sure what the hype is about. Was excited to try Boulevard because of the Michelin recommendation and came away disappointed for two main reasons. First, my service was not great. The server would leave for long gaps, and I spent several times looking around trying to get his attention to order drinks or additional food. His demeanour also wasn t engaging or warm. Seems he wanted to speak with me the bare minimum no matter how much I tried to strike up some banter or a conversation. Second, the food wasn t any better than I can get at any number of similar restaurants which don t have a Michelin recommendation. The one exception was the pavlova, which I thought was terrific. Overall, I will not be back nor would I recommend it to friends.

Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar consistently impresses with its exceptional service and culinary excellence. Yanal, Andre, Jameson, Christina, Michaela and Brittney provide attentive and friendly service, making every visit memorable. The reception area features a charming Taylor Swift face, adding a fun touch to the ambiance. Under the orchestration of Chef Roger Ma, the restaurant delivers impeccable dishes that reflect meticulous attention to detail and quality. As a seasoned foodie, I can confidently say Boulevard ranks among the best in the city for its consistency and generosity, making it a must-visit for anyone seeking fine dining in Vancouver.

Marshal was amazing! I would only return to see him!!! The drinks were great. Good variety.

Awful experience, don t waste your money and time!

Worst Avacado toast I have eaten. EVER! Bread was soggy. There was literally no Avacado.

Here for Brunch Menu. Amazing food and excellent service! Highly recommend.

Thoroughly enjoyed the evening at Boulevard with my family we were especially impressed with the creative desserts. We were served brilliantly by Richard, who was especially kind and great with recommendations. He made the evening fun and memorable. Sincere compliments to the Chef we will definitely be back soon.

My eggs benny and side potatoes were incredible. The coffee was delicious!

Wine list impressive but 3.5x markup is hard to take. Bread was good, though a bit chewier than it should be. Mains were good, but not great. Flank steak disapointing and over-priced. Oysters were good. Dessert was pricey but good. Service was quite good until a drink was forgotten. Ambience and atmosphere was fine, nothing special. Overall, its fine...but the bill is a bit high.

Get the Sablefish.

Food was great. Just wasn t a Michelin experience. We received attention until we got our food, had a quick quality check, and then had to wait sometime for the server to come back. We previously expressed to the server we had a show at a set time and needed to ensure we would be out by then. But we ended up waiting 15 minutes for our change back. For the price we paid, would ve liked to have a better experience. The food was amazing though. It was just disappointing that we had spent quite some money at the hotel and restaurant to not receive quality service.

Not much to talk about as the food did not really impress. Ordered the Sable Fish but the dish was very salty, including the piece of fried fish skin, the mushroom, the daikon, the sauce VFC does it better. Food : 4/5

A high standard of service and quality of appetizers and cocktails during a busy happy hour. Superb oysters at a great price.

Good to very good food. Excellent Service.

Excellent pasta, seafood and drinks. Love the atmosphere and attentive service. Its good to be back!

What a nice treat, great happy hour! Love coming here and spending a few hard earn dollars for some lovely food and service with my partner!

So we had a wait to check in for The Sutton Place and after a long flight came in for a bite to eat. This is a seafood restaurant and everything had a seafood touch. We ordered the omelette with scallops. It was cooked perfectly. The scallops melted in your mouth. Tender with a lovely crust. The Trioler bacon was thick and a delight for the tastebuds with a bit of sweet on top. My husband also got a Liege waffle with whipped cream and caramel bacon. Decadently yummy! The dessert oh my! We ordered the panna cotta. Beautiful presentation! Explosions of flavor in every bite. Amazing textures. It was definitely the best we have ever had (and we were in Italy 2 months ago!) If you only come for the dessert it is worth it. It just upped the bar for any other dessert. Hubby also had a latte which he said was really good. Service was fantastic.

We got tons of seafood since this is a speciality here but we were pretty disappointed. Food was below average and the service was just good. 6/10 overall, and if the service was bad, I d give it a 5/10

I had an amazing experience at Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar! Our server, Jameson, went above and beyond to make our night special. The food and drinks were absolutely amazing during happy hour. Jameson was attentive, knowledgeable, and ensured that our friend with a gluten allergy was well taken care of. The entire evening was perfect, thanks to the exceptional service and fantastic atmosphere. Highly recommend!

Easily accessible by transit. Staff were welcoming and knowledgeable. The quality of food was excellent. I brought my wife for her birthday and we were treated very well and presented a lovely dessert platter. Would recommend to anyone looking for a great meal and atmosphere.

While I strive to simply appreciate whatever good fortune and hard work bring my way, I still suffer an unconscious inclination to critique (myself mostly,) always reflecting on how something can be improved. Not so during dinner at Boulevard last night I was far too busy enjoying the entire experience. Every single moment was another to be thankful for the attentive and friendly service, to enjoy a shared spontaneous smile with my partner as we were struck by how surprisingly delicious a particular bite was, or to appreciate the passion and talent that went into everything that was brought to our table. In short, it was an utterly perfect evening. The hostess and wait staff were all the picture of friendly professionalism, and our server s eloquent description of the daily halibut special was all we needed to decide. Cornbread is an uncommon feature on the starter menu, so we started there, and were so glad we did. The basket of cornbread muffins exceeded our expectations. Every bite was enjoyed with little smear of salted butter, and our mmmmmm noises were likely heard across the courtyard. This was followed closely by a special treat from the kitchen a pair of potato puff pastries filled with pureed mushrooms. We popped them in our mouths and looked at each other with a bit of awe over just how much flavour could be delivered in so small a treat. Next came the halibut, and again, the presentation was artful, yet without a single superfluous garnish everything on the plate added a unique flavour such that its inclusion made that bite unique and delightful. Kirsten and I each had our own favourite bites, but mine was one that included a generous bit of sauce along with a baby leek. Writing this now, my mouth is watering for a second helping. Were a spatula provided with the tableware, we d surely have scraped the last of the sauce off the plate like kids going at the last bit of cookie dough in the mixing bowl. But the culinary celebration wasn t done executive pastry chef Kenta Takahashi had a final treat for us a collection of his enticing treats that provided ample evidence for why he s been crowned Canada s best pastry chef two years in a row. I can t describe each treat properly, so the photos will have to do, and yes they re as good if not better than the photos suggest. A perfect coda to an utterly perfect meal. If you ve yet to add Boulevard to your date-night list, I strongly urge you to do so soon. You can find a different dinner experience around Vancouver, but you won t find better. We ll certainly be back soon.

Great food with vibrant atmosphere. Staff are attentive and cheerful.

Came for Dine Out Vancouver. Need to come back again for a nice occasion! Drinks: Sandals in the snow, Agra, Chateau DOrignac port (Pineau Des Charentes). Appetizer: Prawn toast, nori smoked trout. Entree: Brant lake waygu beef, ling cod. Dessert: Chai tea panna cotta, apricot mousse cake. It was all generally great and novel. I was a bit disappointed by the beef, but the cod was lovely. Total $200 plus tip.

This is my bestie s and I s go to place. Great service and ambience. Their dessert with the caramelized banana is 10/10 - you can really taste the butter. Will always return .

Food was good, service was horrible and not justa little bass. It was so horrible that we left as quickly as we could instead of lingering to enjoy our experience. The food and drinks were great but our waitress negated all that with her rude behavior and uncaring demeanor. Not sure how she is able to work there, hopefully just a bad night and not the usual service level they provide. She started out a little snooty and seemed annoyed when asked about questions on the menu. She repeatedly walked away in the middle of taking orders without explanation. She mostly ignored one side of our table and by the end of dinner she was downright rude. It was really bizarre. While we love great food, she made it a bad enough experience that we won t be back. I won t recommend it at most price points and certainly not for fine dining/special occasion.

Hands down one of the best seafood restaurants in Vancouver. Everything starting from the service to food was 10/10. Oysters were fresh. Highly recommend the sablefish, best in town

Amazing food with high quality and fresh ingredients. More importantly, this gem is a dessert-heaven! Their desserts are simply a must-have every time we visit. Beautifully plated, and well-balanced. Food

Fantastic food and service. I cant express to you the quality of food we had. The entire experience was amazing. Blew us away with the presentation and flavours! Highly highly recommend and we will be back soon!

Dropped by for afternoon oysters on the patio. No west coast fair (evening service only?) The staff seemed annoyed with with the sunglasses and shorts on a hot afternoon. The patio was beautiful and was the highlight of the meal. Otherwise wont try again for a few years.

Excellent breakfast

A visit to the Boulevard It s probably been a decade since I was last here. This place is situated on the ground level and front side of the Sutton Hotel on Burrard Street. There are pay street parking or pay parkades available in the surrounding area. Inside radiants that simple yet elegant layout and atmosphere, however, the noise level could be a bit high (yes noise level of a pub from all the office workers). After being seated and glancing through the menu, here were the food I ordered; 1. Strawberry spritz drink. A light refreshing little drink. 2. Blue fin tuna sashimi. The ponzu sauce was okay, it s the Akami part of the tuna but it was quite fresh. However the tiny little crunchy potato was a jawbreaker so be careful of that, don t break a tooth lol. 3. Seafood tower for 2. Everything was decently fresh and good except for the snow crab legs, they were dry, powdery and tasteless (precooked snow crab legs are hard to get the meat off and never good, restaurants should stop using them perhaps Dungeness crabs are a better choice?!?) 4. BLVD baked oysters. They were okay but personally not a fan of bread crumbs (yes I understand it soaks up the taste and add to the flavour but not fond of the texture). 5. Brant Lake wagyu beef carpaccio. The ingredients were well in harmony with each other without sacrificing the fresh taste of the wagyu beef, plus the deep fried rice paper was so delicate yet able to hold the carpaccio together. Very nice! Probably one of the better beef carpaccio I had. 6. Prime striploin. It was done medium rare but a bit on the powdery side, missing that nice grilled texture and flavour (was my steak cooked Sous Vibe?). 7. Charred broccolini. Pretty straightforward side dish. 8. Bon Bon service dessert. It was okay and pretty basic. Was expecting it a bit more considering best pastry chef in the last 3 years? Overall, a very nice and simple yet elegant dining atmosphere. I can imagine it s a suitable place for most occasions or for a date night. The food quality was decent except for the steak which I wish didn t have that powdery texture taste on the outside. Price wise it s on par with similar surrounding restaurants. As for the service, it was actually pretty good! I am somewhat amazed how the staffs conduct themselves especially our server (Scarlet) who was so smooth and fluent in her fine dining skills (thanks for changing cutleries and plates in between courses plus clearing off any crumbs off the table). I would definitely be back to the Boulevard and recommend this place, if you haven t been here before, give this place a try (reservation is recommended).

Food is exquisite, but the wait time to get our food was outrageously long. The price is somewhat on par for the food, but not on par for the customer service. Overall, would not pay to come here because the service lacked. Ribeye steak was not very flavourful so I would not recommend it. Truffle fries, brocollini, asparagus, salad were all really great and recommended. Pretty environment but loud.

This upscale restaurant is located inside the second place hotel, which is directly located downtown Vancouver. This restaurant keeps reinventing itself and the menu changes constantly. This time we had dinner inside one of the large private rooms as we had a presentation ahead of the dinner. The private room itself is excellent for gathering such as this as it has two separate screens for PowerPoint presentations and is quiet enough away from the main restaurant that, you can hear the speaker without problem. There s also two large long tables to eat apple numbers of gas. Of course the food here for the menu was excellent. This time. I had cod for dinner. Inside was elegant, wood, paneling, and chandeliers and modern decor. The Restaurant and Hotel are extremely clean and bright. It s very popular both hotel and restaurant so best to make reservations. There is parking on site. Will definitely come again.

Wonderful menu with all the varieties of seafood and beautifully crafted in delegated presentation. Services are impeccable. Our server (sorry we couldn t get your name - tall guy with black glasses) is fantastic! We had a great meal and it was really enjoyable.

The food is spectacular. Everything I had was so delicious. We could see the threads of saffron in the octopus. Drinks were great too! Cool desserts. The issue was with our service. Everyone minus our direct server was lovely. She kept disappearing in the middle of taking orders and was generally not pleasant. Dishes would be mixed up between people. (The people who brought them out were apologetic about this). The worst was when we questioned how much longer for our dessert. (We ordered ice cream, it took 15 minutes) Instead of apologizing she said other orders were rung in first. No apology. As someone who is a waitress herself, I would not treat customers at such a fine establishment like this.

We had breakfast at the Sutton Boulevard Kitchen and it was decidedly disappointing. The service was spectacular, and cannot be faulted. The food however was extremely poor quality. I have a pork allergy and the buffet had no substitutions for the accommodation of this allergy. The selection of options was meagre (4 hot options and minimal fruit and cold cut options) and the quality of the food was mediocre. For a higher end hotel this was not anticipated. We would not dine here for breakfast again.

Boulevard is an excellent restaurant that has provided a superior dining experience for many years. The setting & decor (off the lobby of the Sutton Place Hotel), menu and service are all fabulous. While we fondly remember the buffet brunch & late night chocolate buffet of past years, the current dinner menu offers consistently great options and the setting remains exquisite. Call ahead and reserve a booth. Highly recommended.

We had the breakfast buffet. Usually at a buffet, the table service is sparse. In this experience, however, our waiter was Roman B. Clearly a seasoned server, he was so pleasant, efficient, eager to please and truly created a wonderful experience for us. Talk about service with a smile. If you have an opportunity to request his section, you will want to return. Thank you Roman, top-notch service!! A wonderful representative of the hotel.

Breakfast buffet is very basic and disappointing!!!

Came here for an event in the back room. The food was a set menu and that can sometimes be disappointing but it was not! Everything was spectacular. I emailed them about the wine afterwards and had a warm reply similar to the hospitality I had in person :)

Food and service was absolutely top-notch. Had the oyster Rockefeller and Sablefish, 100% five star restaurant!!

The food at this restaurant was delicious, and the atmosphere was pleasant. However, my experience was marred by the service. Despite mentioning that it was a business dinner when I reserved a table, our server seemed to have missed this detail. Throughout the evening, she constantly interrupted our conversation and rushed us into making meal choices. Even after we requested to wait before ordering mains after appetizers, she insisted we order immediately, disregarding our preferences. At one point, the situation became so frustrating that we contemplated leaving. Overall, I would say this place has potential, but unfortunately, our experience was overshadowed by the servers behavior. Hopefully, not all staff members exhibit the same lack of attentiveness.

Very refined ambiance and I really enjoyed the oysters. The service was also top-notch as well.

All in a wonderful event food was delicious then was blown away by desert Best service in town

Had an incredible experience at Boulevard for my birthday. Andrei and his team made my dinner memorable. Jenny our server was very attentive. Food was delicious and the wines that the sommelier and Andrei picked paired perfectly with our meals. We will be back!

My rating: 9.4/10. Very high quality North American continental and European fusion kind of restaurant. The service is exceptional, atmosphere is very nice and eloquent, and it s always a busy spot. The food was delicious, with a large variety of dishes to choose from. Great for celebratory meals or dates, and they certainly have something for everyone. Prices are very high, which is typical of these kinds of high end hotel restaurants, but the food lives up to expectations from something of this variety. There are dishes at semi-reasonable prices for the quality of food, and then you have your really expensive dishes, most notably the fresh seafood. I would definitely go back, preferably with a big group to mark an occasion, as it s a restaurant well suited to those types of meals. Vegetarian options: Lots of vegetarian options, and the waiters/waitresses can help you identify suitable dishes. Dietary restrictions: The staff can absolutely accommodate dietary restrictions. Kid-friendliness: Wouldn t be my first choice for young kids, but I would take older kids who can sit still for the length of a meal. It s a high end restaurant, so you can guess what it would be liked. Wheelchair accessibility: Parts of the restaurant with seating are wheelchair accessible, but there is an upper level up half a flight of stairs that isn t. The hotel entrance to get to the restaurant is very accessible.

We had an anniversary/birthday dinner here. The staff was very friendly and they provided 5-star service. They made feel us like we 6 regulars. Sablefish and halibut were out-of-this-world dishes. I could see why this place is one of 6 Michelline-guided restaurants in Vancouver. We will be back

Amazing, try the Wagyu

We attended the restaurant for Mothers Day brunch, and regrettably, the experience fell short. The menu lacked creativity, there were no special decorations or gifts, and when we asked for extra toast, we were informed it wasnt possible due to the set menu for the day. I would advise staying away from this restaurant.

I would ve given this 5 stars but the service was what left a bad taste in my mouth. We came to celebrate a birthday and arrived before happy hour ended. We got our orders in and asked our server if he can help take a photo for us. He replied he was busy and give him few minutes. We didn t want to bother him again for it but all through the night he didn t make us feel comfortable, not one smile or friendly gesture or suggestion. We were never rude to him, we smiled and thanked him everytime he came over. We would ve liked to ordered more food had the experience been more pleasant but my friends wanted to leave and go elsewhere. We did order the small plate of desserts to share and was blown away with the creative way it was displayed and tasted. The food here was outstanding. The oysters at happy hour made up for the unfriendliness. Even when we got our bills, he made a mistake on them and we didn t make a fuss but paid it anyways. When I got up to leave I passed the server and smiled out of politeness but he just had a sour face and turned away. Perhaps he s having a bad day but honestly it made us feel like he was doing us a favour. All the other servers and managers that did come by our table was super friendly.

Best seafood in Vancouver. We ordered the tower and a crudo, both were generous portions and super fresh. I usually don t order dessert but they had a de construct de croissant special with latte flavoring on the side and it sounded interesting and it was MAGICAL. Service was also great as were the wine suggestions by the glass by the server. Highly recommend

Awesome place to be! Great service and seafoods plus other dishes I went there for a quick bites but will go back for brunch and dinner when they are done with the renovations

While seated at the bar, our experience was mixed; the food met our expectations, yet the service fell short. A particular staff member tending the bar displayed a lack of professionalism and courtesy, notably when we sought wine recommendations. Her impatience and dismissive gestures, including eye-rolling, marred our dining experience, leaving us feeling unwelcome.

Service and atmosphere were top notch. They even allowed us to take a look in the kitchen and meet one of the chefs. Shout out to chef David, what a lovely man:)

Thank you to the entire team who flawlessly served us from the moment we walked in to the payment of the bill. We loved every detail of the food presentation and enjoyed every bite! The seafood platter for two is an excellent choice for first-timers. The seafood linguine had the right amount of pasta after the seafood platter and corn bread. Also, the corn bread is a must! When we declined dessert, the waiter wouldnt let us leave without something sweet. He remembered it was a special occasion for us, so he brought over a tray of various sweets to try. This exceeded our expectations for the night, so thank you so much!

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.

Love the ambiance.

Perfect! Service, food and drinks were 10/10!

We really enjoyed this meal. The food looked and tasted very refined, and for a very good price. The Bon Bon dessert platter was giving Wonka levels of inventive. The flavours in the dessert were delicious and creative. Our server was Jameson and he provided excellent service. Thank you!! Will be back again

Weve celebrated kids birthdays and various anniversaries here. Food is excellent and reasonably priced, service is excellent and the atmosphere is very welcoming.

We had an amazing dining experience to celebrate a birthday! From entry to the end, the team was professional and friendly. Jamieson provided top notch service. All his recommendations were fantastic! I had ordered everything from the day s special and it was so delcious. I especially appreciated the asian flavours so the dishes. Definitely not your typical kitchen and oyster bar! I will come back again and again for sure.

Where to start... everything was simply delicious. You can see the dedication that goes into their offerings. Serina was the cherry on top, thank you Boulevard for an outstanding experience.

Great service by Lily! She made our night very special! Food was good. The atmosphere and the ambiance were a just not my cup of tea. Just a regular fancy, attached to the hotel restaurant.

I recommend the Tuna and the Carppacio.

Absolutely never disappoints! Delicious food and drinks, and excellent service.

I enjoyed dinner with my friend. All dishes were excellent but the desert was exceptional. Im always fascinated by his brilliant desert; beautiful and delicious!

Seriously disappointed. I m shocked this has a Michelin mention. The decor is old-school, tired and stuffy. The service was terrible - lacklustre and painfully slow. We spent over $700 at this restaurant and it took 30 minutes of us sitting with empty drinks and plates for the server to drop off a dessert menu. Didn t explain the desserts, didn t come back for over 20 more minutes. We ended up giving up on dessert and putting our coats on. He saw us with our coats on waiting at the table and finally brought our bill. Bothers me how big of a tip this server made, for doing the absolute bare minimum. Food was average. Not blown away at all. I ve had better steak dinners at the Keg.

Excellent restaurant, couldnt fault it

A great choice for dining out - loved their New Years menu selections!

Had a very solid if uninspired meal at Boulevard Kitchen. All elements were well executed but nothing was particularly innovative nor memorable. Small annoyances: I asked for a filthy dirty martini and was served a crystal clear vodka drink with a barely perceptible brine taste. More off-putting was the fact that one of the staff had such strong body odour that I had to blow my nose any time he came by our table. Overall, I understand their Michelin star ranking relative to the Vancouver restaurant scene, but it is not the standard of Michelin star restaurants that I ve eaten at in other cities (NY, London, LV, SF, Lisbon etc)

**EDITED** Replaced Afshin with Farzin. On December 22, 2023, I decided to have a drink at the bar and Im glad that I did. It was my first visit to Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar and thanks to Farzin (Mixologist, Bartender and All-Around-Great-Guy) and Frank ( !), I will be back for sure. Kudos to Farzin for making me such a unique cocktail (Key ingredients included: sherry, egg white and rum). When I asked him if he could make me something from his personal recipe book, he did not disappoint. This is one of the reasons why I love frequenting bars of this calibre. In addition to the quality of the service and competency of the staff, I also look for evidence of a positive work culture when deciding where to spend my hard earned money. While I sat at the bar enjoying my drinks, I noticed the interactions between the bar staff and I could tell that it was driven by genuine camaraderie and respect. I shared my experience with Jorge Carrillo, Restaurant Manager, in the hopes that his team can receive the recognition that they deserve during their next team meeting. Having experienced the opposite in so many restaurants and bars in the city, it was a real treat to be able to share this wonderful experience online and in-person. To Farzin and Frank: Thank you for your fantastic service! Keep up the great work!

@JORGE : Thank you for your warm greeting during my visit on February 17th. I was surprised and genuinely moved that you remembered me from my previous visit. Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar got it RIGHT when they identified you as top talent for their management team all those years ago. Congrats on your achievements and I look forward to one day experiencing AUTHENTIC Mexican culture in Mexico City-Me alegraste el día! -- @FARZIN : Thanks to Frank, I got your name right this time! Your ability to create cocktails that are a symphony for the senses never ceases to amaze me. Please dont forget to have management sample your egg white and apricot creation. I cant wait to see it become a permanent fixture on the cocktail menu. Thank you so much for your generosity during my visit. The Riesling paired perfectly with the foie gras and I left learning something new about how Donnafugata Ben Ryé (2020) Passito di Pantelleria achieved its balance of sweetness and aromas. -- @YUKI : Thank you for your wonderful service. It was great chatting with you, especially on the topic of East Asian identity. If you end-up visiting Toronto, have fun and be safe. I wish you well during your next adventure! -- @FRANK : My Korean-Canadian brother! Thank you for your attentive service and wonderful conversation. It was great to see your smiling face again and congrats on surviving Hell Joseon during that time you were abroad. If I ever summon the courage to get inked, I wont hesitate to call your wife. ! -- @LAURA : I can only imagine the adversity you faced during your journey from Brazil to Canada. Im very proud of you for overcoming those numerous challenges (especially in Spain) and for earning your current level of proficiency in the English language. Thanks for squeezing me in on such short notice and during such a busy evening-¡Muchas gracias! -- @VICTORIA : Jorge and I are in agreement that you and your fellow teammates at the front of the house have perhaps the hardest job: Being the FIRST point-of-contact for those special people that dont seem to understand the words, We are full.. As I said to you earlier, the ability to remained composed and professional during the most challenging situations is a SKILL that deserves WAY MORE recognition and respect than it currently receives. Youve got it and for that, you have my respect. -- Keep up the great work everyone!

For a restaurant included in the Michelin Guide and at this price point, I was underwhelmed. The food was perfectly adequate but nothing left a lasting impression or blew me or my companions away. The service was a bit mixed. Our waiter was lovely and made great conversation, but the pacing wasn t on point. There were no real check ins between courses. We had to flag the waiter down to order wine to accompany our mains. It wasn t served until we were well into our main course, which itself got delivered when one of our party was briefly away from the table, both big faux pas in my book if you re branding yourself as sophisticated fine dining. I wouldn t decline if someone offered to treat me to dinner here, but wouldn t go out of my way to come back. A very nice hotel restaurant charging high end prices.

our server was explaining that Boulevard is Michelin recommended. It did not reflect that fact, our server had attitude, poor interaction with us, not attentive . making us feel like second-class guess, We had to ask another sever(who was really nice,) to help as we did wait quite a while to be serve. I was expecting a better experience the people that were with us eating at Boulevard for the first time, weve been eating there before and had a better experience. This time was very disappointing.

Outstanding food, service, and atmosphere. The chilled seafood tower was fresh and consisted of carefully curated sauces that went wonderfully with the seafood. The steak was cooked perfectly, and I would highly recommend to pair it with their foie gras, which is seared well and melts in your mouth like butter. Not to mention the desserts were all delightful, and even though we were quite full at the end, we still manage to finish them all. The desserts were just right in sweetness and beautifully presented. The staff are friendly and look after the tables well. We were never short on water or napkins, and they were prompt on requests. We enjoy coming back here time and time again.

Excellent place for dinner. It is pricey but definitely worth it. I found the food to be almost there for the price but each dish was just missing a little bit of something. Definitely recommend going here. Dessert is WORTH IT!!!

Both food and service was fantastic.

Great service and good food! The manager Mr Yanal greeted us and we have a wonderful evening! We enjoyed both happy hour and dinner. The seafood like Sablefish and scallops. Also local beef all good. Must try the special dessert platter.

its my favorite restaurant in the city. I would recommend it to anyone who enjoy foods, great service and good vibe.

It is eaten very well. The oysters are very good. The pasta with seafood is very delicious. The desserts are very delicious. The service is excellent. The place is very nice. A little noisy for some people.

Wow... brunch was amazing at Boulevard. Highly recommend this restaurant for brunch but I recommend making a reservation. The appetizers is the seafood tower for two. The best part of the tower is the albacore tuna tataki. Tataki is tender that it melts in your mouth and perfectly seasoned. Steelhead fish was delicious it was tender. Mussels, shrimp and oyster is good. Eggs benedict was good. The eggs cooked to perfection. Creamy hollandaise sauce that is seasoned perfectly. The summer vegetable shakshuka is good with the chickpeas. There are hints of spiciness with the chickpeas but it does not overpower the dish. Sourdough bread were toasted to perfection. The sides dishes consisting of crispy roasted potatoes and thick cut bacon. Both side dishes was delicious as potatoes is baked perfectly as there is crispy texture. Bacon is good nice amount of fat and crispy. Potatoes is highly addictive that I want to order another one. I ordered steak (prime striploin) and eggs. Oh wow the steak was cooked perfectly and tender that it melts in my mouth. Even the red wine jus enhance the dish even further. For dessert.... wow it was highlight. The salted sesame praline bar and blueberry elderflower cake was absolutely delicious. Wow.... I thought the praline bar would be overly sweet but no perfect balance of sweetness. And the elderflower cake was excellent as berries was fresh and juicy. Lemon ice cream was good as it was refreshing. Again this cake is not overly sweet but perfect balance of sweetness. Compliments to the chefs Alex Chen, Roger Ma and Kenta Takahashi even their brigade. Even the service was excellent as our server was patient and friendly. Highly recommend this restaurant for brunch. One day I would like to try their dinner service. -------------- December 28, 2023 The food is still good. Service is fantastic. Octopus appetizer is good with nice char and some sourness from tomatoes sauce. Also octupus is cooked perfectly not chewy easy to cut with knife. Lobster bisque is creamy, rich and hearty. Striploin is good. Cooked perfectly that it is tender. When you dip the striploin in red wine au jus, it melds perfectly. Oh congratulations in getting a Michelin star.

One of my favourite restaurant in Vancouver. Food is always good and the service is great. Their hanger steak is the best and is always cooked to perfection. Been here a couple times for happy hour and dinner and it never disappoints. The ambiance is elegant and romantic which is perfect for date nights.

This place is worth trying even if youre not staying at the Sutton Place. Its price decent for a lavish restaurant. Great service. Food

Went here with a friend to celebrate our birthday. The food was really good as well as the ambience! Although, the steak was just ok, we loved the seafood tower! Our server was outstanding and really helpful with the menu. She also gave us 2 complimentary birthday desserts!

A new found favourite for some great eats in downtown Van. We came in for a festive dinner with family friends and the food was amazing. They have a very comprehensive wine selection as well with some very unique deserts.

Excellent service and atmosphere. Food was delicious!

I was very excited to visit this restaurant since I have heard a lot of good reviews from my friends. However, when I visited there, I was uncomfortable because of a lady who guide us to seats. when my friend found a foreign substance in the food, she repeate, I cant see and she looked upset. Although we experienced this little happening, I was happy with the server. our server was very kind. Moreover, the food was extraordinary. Although I was uncomfortable at the beginning, I will visit again. I hope to obtain only good experience next time.

Celebrated a birthday here and they gave us the best service and even gave us some free dessert and cake for the occasion. Food and service always on point here

We had a very classy evening last night. JP and Larry took very good care of us. JP recommended some great wines for pairing with our food which was perfect! Great atmosphere! We would highly recommend this place for top level dining, and service.

Best in the city hands down. Service, food and ambiance are all 5 stars.

Took my wife and kida for a night out. Everything was really good. Service was top notch. Ambient was just perfect. Thank you.

Simply a wonderful evening. We loved everything we tried. A beautiful dining room with lots of character. I asked Jameson if he could russel up a birthday treat for my lovely wife and within minutes this was presented at our table. Its great people like Jameson that create the special memories that we enjoy for a lifetime.

Consistency in Vancouver is rare, but Boulevard found a way! A gem, like their amazingly fresh Atlantic Gems. Best oysters in the city. Food is amazing. Drinks are good. Find ourselves back here weekly.

Richard gave us an amazing dining experience at the Boulevard. We enjoyed the food and service very much, definitely recommend coming here to celebrate any kind of occasion.

Really good for dinner, really expensive for breakfast. A group of us had an excellent dinner, with great service. Really recommend the seafood tower. Breakfast the next day was $50 for a plate of fruit and 2 poached eggs on sourdough. Really nice eggs, but that s a lot of money for breakfast.

Incredible dining experience. Service was top notch and the food quality was excellent! Our server was very attentive and she provided great recommendations . Went with my brother to celebrate my birthday.

Our server Richard was excellent as were his recommendations as was the meal and dessert. Thank you.

One of the best fine dine in town, this place is a must visit. We just had our wedding anniversary dinner there and we will definitely be back for more!! Kid-friendliness: They have kids meal, which was excellent

Great food and service. Fresh oysters were delectable. Sable was spectacular, as were the scallops and seafood tower. Wait staff was great. Worth the price for four of us.

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We had dinner in one of the private rooms. The food was fresh, filling and amazing. Staff and service were super friendly and great.

Supposed to be an oyster restaurant and the oysters were fishy and not very good at all. Maybe because it was happy hour and theyre trying to get rid of their bad oysters?? Whatever It is Ill never go back

Brilliant breakfast served with charm and efficiency. We had the special berries and granola. But the portion size very American!!!!!!! Couldnt eat it all.

Had a great dinner. The sea food tower was amazing. The sablefish was flawless and the halibut was very nice. Chelsea made the night even better with her outstanding explanation of the menu and her awesome sense of humour. Thank you!

Probably the best food experience I have had in Canada. The pastry chef is the best in Canada for a reason. The desserts were impeccable. The strawberry pavlova and the sesame praline bar were magnificent and the bon bon service took our breath away. Highly highly recommend if youre in Vancouver. Absolute must visit!

I have developed a profound fondness for their exquisite seafood tower, a true culinary masterpiece that showcases a bountiful selection of the freshest and most succulent seafood delicacies. The presentation alone is a feast for the eyes, while each bite delivers a burst of flavors that transport me to a seafood lovers paradise. What adds to the allure of this dining experience is the reasonable pricing, which allows one to indulge in this luxurious offering without breaking the bank. Stepping into the restaurant, one is greeted by a warm and intimate ambiance, thoughtfully designed to create a cozy and inviting atmosphere that sets the stage for a memorable meal. Moreover, the service provided by the attentive and friendly staff enhances the overall dining experience, ensuring that every need is met with a genuine and welcoming smile. From start to finish, the combination of the extraordinary seafood tower, inviting decor, and commendable service makes dining at this establishment an absolute delight that leaves a lasting impression.

Food, service and atmosphere all given 5* The food was superb and service was top notch. Boulevard lost one star in the overall rating because I noticed the cloth used to wipe the tabletops is the same cloth used to wipe down the chairs when patrons leave! Please use separate cloths to clean!

Who knew sourdough bread could taste so good! Food and service was amazing from start to finish. Get the house sourdough with whipped truffle cream and seafood tower, it was so fresh. Don t forget to finish with the dessert sampler because one just isn t enough!

Absolutely delighted to dine here. Came here to celebrate a special occasion. Amazing service (and super child friendly too) from start to finish. Every dish is well prepared and delicious. Didnt have room for dessert, but we were glad they prepared some special treats for us anyway, otherwise we would have missed out the perfect finish for a perfect meal.

Fantastic food experience. Everything was so good.

Amazing service and the food was delicious. I dont eat sea food and still loved it.

I do miss the Gerard Lounge. Today popped in for a cocktail and appetizers. The Rhubarb Foie Gras was delicious! The baked oysters need to come with a warning that they are set upon a mound of salt. Do not mistake it for a potato purée. Waiter apologized for not forewarning. Won t order that again. Love that Fever Tree Mediterranean Tonic is available and made the Hendricks much more enjoyable. My waiter, Jamison, was attentive and friendly. If it wasn t for the salt mound I would have given it a 5 star.

Great service, great food

Enjoyed the food very much though its a little bit too salty. The service was excellent from booking to serving.

We stumbled upon this place after watching a show near Robson Street. Im not sure how accurate my review will be, as we were honestly just out on the search for oysters and Boulevard Kitchen was the closest place we could find that was still open so we went. As far as fine dining, service and atmosphere go, Boulevard Kitchen had it all. While we didnt order much, just the Lobster Bisque and oysters, we still had great service and had a lovely experience. Our server was attentive and friendly. Our food was delicious and prompt. The atmosphere was intimate. I had no complaints except that I wish I was hungrier and we had more time so I could have tried more things on the menu. I think its probably noteworthy to add, however, that since Boulevard Kitchen is a nicer dining experience, items on the menu are quite a bit pricier so expect to spend extra $$$$

Booked a private dinner event for 8 here. The food was amazing and the service was excellent. I highly recommend the seafood tower.

Enjoyed dinner thoroughly. Fantastic dishes. Our server was Richard. He took excellent care of us, and gave spot on recommendations for food and drinks.

Delicious food and great service. If you go around 430pm you can order from both the cocktail hour menu and the dinner menu. The lamb was tender and not gamey at all. My favorite was the paraline bar from their dessert menu. The pavlova is another amazing dessert

Jorge C. is an amazing manager and a host! We went there to celebrate a special occasion. He made sure that we feel great, and comfortable. His service was above and beyond. The quality of food was very tasty and delicious. Thanks Jorge! We look forward to seeing you again :)

Theres a reason why this is one of the top restaurants. From start to finish, the food and service was amazing. The desserts were by far the best Ive ever had.

All I can saw is wow what an experience! We were staying at the Sutton place hotel and decided to try the restaurant. This is this is really a restaurant that happens to have a hotel. What made the experience particularly outstanding was our server Tim. He made wonderful suggestions on wine and did not steer us wrong on anything. He was attentive but not hovering, he was absolutely amazing. Give this restaurant a try for an incredible dining experience.

Exceptional service, kind, positive, helpful, and attentive. The food was outstanding, great presentation and even better taste! Food

Very good food, service was good.

We shared charred broccolini and the Spinach gratin - both appetizers were very well made and also tasted very good. For the mains we ordered Harvest salad and seafood linguini. Our mains took about 45 mins to come out. And the linguine was missing the clams as well. P.S the atmosphere and service was very good.

This place is phenomenal!! Great food. Great service. Great ambiance!! Ling cod is really good!! Kids sundae is insane! The best we ve ever had!!

An inexperienced staff trying to do as little as possible. Breakfast cuisine is basic at best. Full bar available, but no beverage service offered - I asked for a Bloody Mary while waiting for the rest of my party to arrive, and they sent the manager over to tell me that they didnt serve from the bar until after 11 AM. This place needs lots of help, starting with attentive service for the guests that are staying at the hotel that this restaurant is attached to. It was extremely upsetting that as a guest of the hotel to have to find another dining establishment. Luckily I found much better service at the Fairmount just down the street.

Small portion and not that much tasty but the atmosphere is amazing!

I had an incredible experience here last Friday! My friends hosted a surprise bridal shower for me in the private dining room. The staff were thoughtful and helpful with the setup, allowing my them to come in early to decorate the space. They also did a flawless job with executing the surprise by pretending to bring me to a table first. The server was fun, warm and attentive throughout the night and I feel terrible that I m forgetting her name! All the food was delicious, which has been the case every time I ve been to Boulevard.

The curry scallops were SO delicious, but unfortunately the seasonal salad was a let down. Only a couple of slices of very bland peach, not a great way to start off the meal! Other than the noise, the space is lovely and service was great.

Loved the bar! Staff were nice and super friendly.

Attentive, friendly and thoughtful service! Food was also great. Love this place!

Tim was amazing and made our experience fabulous.

Tim was such a friendly server! Great recommendations and such friendly service!

TIM was absolutely the most amazing, fabulous waiter! Shout out to Tim - he had wonderful recommendations, he is super knowledgeable, so joyous, and honestly just a pleasure to communicate with! We were here for our 10-yr wedding anniversary and he had a special surprise dessert prepared for us. Oh and he is also the best photographer! He was honestly just a delight and everyone else assisting him were fantastic as well!

Nice atmosphere, great services and delicious food! We ordered the wagu appy, seafood linguine, oysters, and cocktail. The overall experience was great and our server was very knowledgeable about the food and drinks Food : 5/5

Food, service, and atmosphere was on point. Desserts were really good too! I would definitely recommend to try For the table dessert. I was happy my fiancé brought me here before the proposal

We went to this restaurant with four friends based on a recommendation from Tripadvisor. Nice restaurant, pleasant lighting but very loud inside. The taste of the food was perfect, but the service was rather mediocre. For the starter, the spinach was forgotten with the salmon (when asked, it was only added to the salmon after it had been eaten). The full-bodied vegetable selection was in a homeopathic dose. It took almost 2 hours for the main course. They constantly tried to sell us more wine, even though we had already ordered two bottles. We agreed it was rather average.

Only had one night in Vancouver and very glad we booked Boulevard kitchen. From start to finish it was an excellent meal, though $15 for sour dough felt a bit steep, even at a high-end resto like this. The space is nicer than the pics we saw online and was much buzzier than we expected. Definitely a great spot to spend a Friday night or celebrate an occasion.

We tried this restaurant after we arrived to Vancouver since it was right under our hotel. The food is great! Service is phenomenal. I went with my son too and they had great kid s menu also had crayons for my son painting.

Highly recommended!!! Must go

Beautiful place to dine. Great food selections

Truly terrible service. Some of the worst Ive had in the city.

Great fine dining restaurant in Sutton Place hotel. Amazing food, top notch service by knowledgeable staff. Guaranteed to have a enjoyable experience with the West Coast cuisine. Bravo! Salmon and tomahawk ribeye both cooked perfectly.

Food overpriced, staff very nice but treated very badly. Will not be going back. Let the Kardashian s eat there if they want !

Last call for food one hour and 10 minutes before closing? At this level bar/hotel??? That s pathetic.

This is a hardworking restaurant firing perfectly on all cylinders to deliver a sophisticated menu, in a modern, well designed and comfortable room. My Passionfruit Mocktail was sharp and sweet, the seasonal Okenagen peach salad was lushly green with leaves, topped with assorted radish, carrot, crisped grains and thin sliced peach. Subtle dressing let the salad star, and it was perfect. The Lamb Shoulder melted in my mouth and was appropriately gamey, the accompanying caponata with pine nuts was a true argrodolce work of art. Dinner ended with an expertly made cappaccino. Attentive, informed, and friendly service capped a great meal Recommended for business dinners, intimate dates, and for fans of perfectly cooked and presented food.

Stopped in quickly to have an oyster and a drink. Ordered a dozen oysters and an alcohol free passion project drink. The oysters were nicely chilled, cleaned and prepared very well. They were served with 3 different sauces to accompany the oysters. Mignonette, seafood and a Thai chili emulsion. The emulsion with so light, airy and hit every aspect of the flavour profile. Sweet, salty, spicy, savoury, it was delicious. The Passion Project drink was crafted by a bartender who appreciated a delicious drink. It was shaken on ice and served with a sprig of rosemary. Very refreshing.

The seafood is delicious! We share a seafood tower, and each had a few other dishes (lobster bisque, lamb, seafood linguine). Love the different ways of preparing seafood, including pickled muscles! The Alaskan crab and salmon both just melt in the mouth. Our server, Tim, kept us entertained and informed. When we wanted a specific type of wine, he even went to check with sommelier.

For a michelin star restaurant I was disappointed with the experience and the food. The food was beautiful but flavour was lacking. Hollandaise sauce was light and fluffy but flavour was also lacking. A couple of us order hangar steak and eggs. We requested steak to be medium rare and steak was chewy. Server was quick and provided good service but was also very dry and monotonous. The brunch and our bill was not cheap so expected much more for what we paid.

Ohh this is one of the best of the best. One of my go to place to dine!

I took the the lamb, it was really good! Everybody at my table ate (and drank) like kings. Thanks to Jameson for the super table service.

One of my favorite restaurants in Vancouver for fine dining. They have amazing time limited events, keep an eye out.

A Culinary Journey at Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar Celebrating a friend s birthday at Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar was an extraordinary culinary journey. The restaurant s cozy ambiance created the perfect backdrop for our fine dining experience. For starters, I indulged in the lobster bisque, a creamy delight accentuated with prawn toast, sesame, and tarragon. This dish set a high standard for the evening, with its rich flavor and elegant presentation. My main course, the roasted ling cod, was a symphony of tastes. The dish was beautifully balanced, featuring chorizo stuffed peppers, toasted couscous, charred leeks, and perelló gordal olives, all united by a delightful sauce basquaise. Each element was cooked to perfection, creating a memorable dish. The men in our group opted for the prime striploin, an exceptional choice. They even added foie gras, elevating the dish to new heights. Accompanied by celery root fondant, beef ragu fleischinacka , and a rich red wine jus, the striploin was a testament to the chef s mastery in meat preparation. The highlight of the evening was the shared clay baked salmon, chosen by the birthday girl and my close friend. This exquisite dish, with fig leaf wrapped salmon spiced with sumac, fennel pollen, and espelette, was not just a feast for the palate but also a visual spectacle. Served with roasted fennel and sauce beurre rouge, it was a standout dish that encapsulated the essence of the restaurant s culinary prowess. The combination of attentive service, exceptional cuisine, and a warm atmosphere made our visit to Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar a truly memorable experience. This restaurant is a culinary jewel for those who appreciate fine food in an elegant setting. We left with plans to return, eager to explore more of what this outstanding restaurant has to offer.

I was here for a set menu at $150 pp plus gratuity for 3 courses and a seafood tower. The seafood tower was exceptional. Beet salad to start was mediocre (on sour cabbage which really killed the flavor). Unfortunately I was not asked how I wanted my steak cooked, and it came medium. I prefer medium -rare, more on the rare side. They asked if I would like it redone which I said yes to. It took over 30 minutes, at which point all of my friends had finished eating, so I had it packed up. A rare steak should take 6-10 mins at most. Very disappointed as this really affected my dining experience, which I feel should have been exceptional at a price tag of $180 including a drink/tax/gratuity. Not pleased!

My wifes birthday has been eaten at this restaurant for 6 years in a row. Because best food and service and wine pairing with chefs omakase tasting menu they have included Best Chefs and Team in town!! There are many restaurants I want to go to, but I always come here on my special day. Thank you Chefs and your team !! You are amazing

Absolutely, if at all possible, resist the urge to raise your expectations to Boulevard s price point, for you will be sorely disappointed. As one of my fellow diners noted, the seafood tower is essentially an 80$ shrimp cocktail and crab leg platter. The ling cod was perfectly prepared, however it and the accoutrements fell flat on flavor. At 44$, it is fair to expect that you will receive either a large portion or a dish that is rich and/or layered with complexity. Neither was achieved here. By the way, the restaurant is connected to the La Grande Residence hotel. Do your own math for what that means regarding parking and how badly your are getting price gouged eating here. Did I mention the service? No, I did not. Take from that what you will.

Delicious food

Excellent service.

This is the $24 farmhouse breakfast. Flavourless, unsalted bacon, unsalted boiled potatoes with an oily outside, a mushy tomato and a really gross wilted salad instead of toast. My husband got the wrong eggs benny sent up and the eggs tasted like vinegar.

We had a great experience for what you would consider a random night and the service and our server was great! We did a walk in (as no availability in opentable) and sat on the bar which we didnt mind, Im just glad they serve the food on the bar. Ive had few seafood tower (within restaurant in lower mainland) and this by far the best quality for the price!

The food was wonderful, and service was way beyond.

Nice atmosphere, excellent food.

Good food and service

I sat at the bar, food and drinks delicious. Employees friendly and kind