Boulevard
(310) 385-3901
9500 Wilshire Blvd
Beverly Hills,
CA
90210
34.0669
-118.4003
Neighborhood: Beverly Hills
What People Are Saying About Boulevard
The Editor
Randi Schmelzer
Citysearch
In Short
From business-oriented industry types to L.A.'s young and fabulous, patrons sink into amber-colored leather chairs amid the dining room's deco decor. Crystal chandeliers maintain the sophistication of the once-conservative space's now-modish ambience. A California-global menu includes starters such as oysters on the half shell and tuna tartar. Entrees like seared scallops and sweetbreads with white asparagus and mushrooms, and navy bean cassoulet with sausage and grilled lamb demonstrate an imaginative take on culinary classics.
User Reviews
laddy2
November 26, 2008
The bar was lively, but the dining area was eerily empty. To accompany my lamb chop entree, the waiter recommended a red wine, but after a few sips I realized it tasted a lot more like Manischewitz than an exceptional vintage, so back it went. The chops were beautifully cooked, but entirely ruined by a VERY strange sauce reminiscent of something weirdly 'acidic'. But even weirder, our final bill (which must have been hefty) was presented by someone other than our waiter; he was well muscled and had (whether intentionally or not) a slightly menacing air. I wondered for a second there what would have happened to us if, due to some technical glitch, our credit card were rejected. When you are paying that kind of money, you deserve a certain level of respect. Which just plain missing. Thought the bar area was great for a quick drink with friends. Probably won't return anytime soon, but if I do, it would be to visit the bar area only.
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martinaz
November 09, 2008
I can not tell you how disappointed I was with the service. The food is better than average, not great, for the price they charge: ( salad is $25). But the service is no better than a diner. It is a shame this restaurant has gotten worse and worse since they opened a few years ago. The decor is great and the location is unmatched but the service, or lack of it, leaves such a bad impression. We ordered a salad and I asked the waiter I am vegetarian and I want " no bacon and no turkey". I could tell he did not pay any attention to what I said. The waiters are mostly Latino and speak English just enough to take a basic order. They brought my salad back with " chicken". After waiting for 10 more minutes I was able to get the attention of the waiter and asked him to take the salad back and bring me one without chicken. He did, but he replaced the Salad with a cup of dressing and cheese. It was the most disgusting salad you could imagine. My wife's fish and chips arrived and they did not bring the ketchup until we were done eating the fish and the Chips was already cold. Our drinks did not arrive until we were almost finished with our meals. In fact they brought the drinks after we complained to two different waiters and then the on duty manager. The manager was very well polished and polite but instead of offering any apologies or explanations just put the drinks in front of us. We were so perplexed. This was the LAST time we went back. Don?t go to the BLVD if you value your money and time.
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mike3333
December 08, 2007
I have yet to eat at The Blvd, but I have visited the bar a few times. On the plus side it's a nice room in a great location, right on Wilshire directly across from Rodeo in the handsome Beverly Wilshire Hotel. I've heard the dining room is sometimes eerily empty, but on a recent Thursday night both the bar and restaurant were full but pleasantly just shy of crowded. Like the Four Seasons and Beverly Hills Hotel, The Blvd. is a place to treat yourself to an expensive drink among the fascinatingly odd cross-section of Beverly Hills characters: The older men is suits, the very old folks with oddly-colored hair and stretched skin who never leave the 90210, young, attractive women with older men, young men with too much time and money who are either fighting or will soon fight an addiction, foreign tourists, and the occasional working girl wandering through willing to satisfy any Pretty Woman fantasies. The downsides are basic: The place needs a better plan to welcome guests--the current station is just remote enough from the entrance that you're not exactly sure who you're supposed to speak to about a table or drink. And at close to $20 per drink (two scotch and waters and a glass of champagne for $58 and change), the place should be VERY welcoming to its guests, if not downright grateful. If you just spent a day overspending in the Golden Triangle or need a convenient place conduct some quick business (expense account recommended), treat yourself to this pricey Beverly Hills experience.
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Parking:
Most street spots around the hotel are restricted to one-hour limits. Utilize the valet--with validation, it's reasonably priced for the first four hours.
Look Good:
The bar offers a variety of sparkling and still water by the bottle, listed on a suede-bound menu according to flavor and effervescence. Think twice before ordering tap.
The Extras:
The bar's "Baccaratini" menu features four specialty martinis served in Baccarat Crystal Vega stemware. Beware, they are $100-plus each, but the glasses are souvenirs.
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Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Breakfast, Hotel Restaurants, Quiet, Celeb Hangout, People Watching, Lunch Spot, Business Dining, Date Spot, Business Breakfast, Group Dining, Dine At The Bar, Notable Wine List
