BLVD Steak — Restaurant in Los Angeles

Updating my original review.

Finally got back to give BLVD Steak a second try after the first disappointing visit. Firstly I have to say Thankyou to the manager Ian for reaching out after my first review and suggesting we come back and give them another go. It showed a rare dedication to excel and make sure the customer is happy. This time the restaurant do not disappoint. From being seated right away for our reservation, the great bustling atmosphere, and just general great vibes of this place, I'm happy and proud to have it in our neighborhood. Again the service is very prompt, our server Will was super friendly, and his wine recommendation was spot on. Cocktails are great too, watermelon margarita and blood orange mule are tasty. We again had the crab cake which really is a standout, super fresh, chunks of crab, and a great sauce that is not too overpowering or sweet. The sautéed shrimp is also a great tasty starter. Again I tried the bone in rib eye, medium rare, and it was cooked to perfection, and a better cut than the last time. After finding the sauces a little mild and disappointing for my liking last time I opted for the BLVD butter on the steak which while still a little mild was a tasty addition. Steak could probably use a little more seasoning, salt etc, but still great. Next time I'd like to explore the Wagyu for a little more flavor maybe. My wife had the sea bass which with the golden outer was very tasty as an alternative to steak. The lobster mash was tasty with nice big chunks of lobster and the smashed broccoli was a nice addition although could maybe use a little more butter, seasoning and garlic to make it special, but still nice. Again the service, and vibes are stellar and I'm looking forward to visiting again to try some other options. Also great bar to hang and snack and drink. Thanks again Ian!

Soooo close. Just don't order the steak! It's a shame cos we've lived in this area for near 20 years, remember this place when it was tired old Stanley's. The vibe is amazing, service great, busy, cocktails and wine list great. We had the crab cake, which is very big and good for 2, super tasty. The 6 oysters were tasty and fine, nothing special.

For sides we order the truffle gnocchi, broccolini, creamed spinach which were all awesome.

Shared a lobster tail which was super tasty, but a little Undercooked and chewy.

Now the main thing and management and owners please, you are a steakhouse, and your weakest link is your steak. Both of our steaks, a medium and a medium rare, were rare, even almost cold inside. I like my meat, from a butchers family, and like to cook, my wife's fillet cut was ok, just not cooked well, but the bone in rib eye cut, really, was kinda shit and for $92 I could definitely grab pounds of better cuts from Ralph's up the road and throw them on my grill. The steaks could be seasoned better too. And we got all the sauces and they were very underwhelming.

I don't get it cos you guys got all the hard stuff right, service, vibe, menu, etc, it's not hard to get good meat, and cook a good steak.

If u need some recipes for kickass sauces and a little lesson on choosing good meat and cooking a great steak hit me up. I'll help free of charge.

I really want you guys to succeed, maybe just spend a little time, search out a cook steak chef, get it right, cos the place could kick ass and for $800 for 2 people, I just expected more:

I will be back so please management sit down and eat a steak a week and get your guys to nail that...

I came here for the first time. Restaurant opened like a month ago. Right off the bat as I walked in I really liked the atmosphere. I loved the ambiance and the decor. Dim lighting, warm, cozy yet very classy, trendy place. They got beautiful and comfortable emerald velvet seating couches. Tables are large enough so thay you can place multiple plates on it without the table feeling crammed. The service was absolutely excellent. Our waitress was super amicable and exceptionally attentive. Gave us the best service 👌. Other waiters came by or walked by and were also very friendly threw some smiles our way. I love this. People with good personalities makes the experience that much better. I give the service 5 stars. As far as the food i give it 4 stars. As an appetizer we got the oysters which comes with 6. Oysters were on the smaller side but tasted really good. I do recommend they clean the oysters with a little water after opening them because i got a bunch of little pieces of shell in my mouth when i try to eat them. We ordered the lobster 🦞 and split it. It was a very generous size. The lobster was the most delicious lobster. Tender, juicy and very flavorful especially after dipping it in the delicious melted butter 🤤 I actually did my happy dance after the first bite! The macaroni & cheese was good but it felt a little dry. It needed to be a bit more cheesy. We also ordered the wagyu meatball pasta. I really liked the meatball but wasnt really a fan of the pasta. I know the pasta is made in-house which is great but the taste is a little different for me than a pasta that is imported and hardened. My friend liked it though I could have gone without it. The wine and deserts were very good. The warm chocolate cake with vanilla ice scream and caramel drizzle on it really hit the spot. We had a great time and would recommend you...

We had a great experience at BLVD and would highly recommend going. This was their first week open and you would never guess that was the case! From the decor detail (elevated and much needed in the area), to the friendly host staff who weren't rushing you to sit and take your time at the bar, to the great wine/cocktail options - super impressed with the overall experience. Our waiter, Craig, was so welcoming and helped us pick from all the dish options - they did not disappoint! I highly recommend the Yellowtail Crudo, the Shrimp appetizer was SO good and the ribeye with the standard sides like onion rings, mashed potatoes and a really interesting take on Broccolini (crispy broccolini). Their wedge salad was so lovely with a sweet bacon that gave it a nice change from a standard wedge (the only note I had on this one was the weird shortbread cookie that was supposed to be a cruton or something? no flavor and just a miss on it. But otherwise the food did not disappoint. The staff was super attentive to everything and did not miss clearing a plate or glassware. The manager Peter was also so receptive to feedback as they wanted to make the experience better for guests coming since they've only been open for a short time. That says a lot to ask and actually be open to feedback these days. A little bit of a warning, the wine bottles are a little on the higher price point/mark up. I take clients to high end steak places at least twice a month and know market costs...I was a little shocked when seeing the options. Just fair warning on this point. But will definitely be back and will be recommending to friends to come and experience!

PS - they have a great private room available that was beautifully set up last night. Seats 25 seated from what the manager said - great size for private dinners or...