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Boulevard Steakhouse
505 S. Boulevard St.Edmond, OK
(405) 715-2333
Boulevard Steakhouse's reputation as the most expensive and the best restaurant in the Oklahoma
City metro is not without merit. Although my budget does not allow a comparison of many restaurants
in Boulevard's price category, my experience growing up in cattle country has convinced me that few
steaks could be better than the ones served at Boulevard Steakhouse.
Reservations seem to essential, even on weeknights. Although the restaurant usually seems to
be full, it does not feel crowded. If you want to skip the atmosphere and just have a good steak,
Cattlemen's in the Stockyards will deliver excellent quality for the money. Boulevard Steakhouse,
though, provides all the pampering with food, service, and atmosphere necessary to enhance a
special occasion or a special evening out.
At countless Oklahoma restaurants, and even ones in other states, the salad seems to be
something you order to tide you over until the "real food" arrives. The salads here, though, are one
of the primary reasons to come. The waitress suggested that I order the Spinach & Pear
Salad, and I thought this action alone merited an especially generous tip. The flavor of this
salad has probably not been equaled by any other I have experienced, even on the west coast.
The dressing was the highlight, although I think its beauty was that it enchaced the flavors of all
the other ingredients. The pear slices were fresh enough as to not detract from the overall experience,
but the spinach and nuts seemed to be the most enjoyable aspects of the salad. I really cannot
overemphasize the "wonderfulness" of this experience, but I must move on to the other dishes.
Since dishes are served a la carte, customers can order what they want, split entrées, and
supposedly save money by not paying for items they do not want. The problem is that most things
are so good they are hard to resist. While salads seem to be exceptional here, patrons may want
to try other items such as Crab Cakes (these are not listed on my take-home menu and may
be seasonal). While most seafood dishes are best near the coasts, the crab cakes at Boulevard
were pretty good for the Heartland.
Filet Mignon seems to be the restaurant's signature steak, with only prime quality meat being
served. The one pictured in the photo is actually a half order that the staff graciously split so that I could
enhance the dinner experience by not eating as much meat and ordering more side dishes. A half order
was enough to enjoy the rich flavor, and to appreciate the skill used to cook the meat perfectly as
ordered.
The Filet Tips and Mushrooms is a variation of the filet steak that includes a delicious sauce
that has only been equaled in a few of my experiences such as Alys' Fireside Cafe in Walsenburg,
Colorado. I prefer the pure steak experience without the sauce, but I am glad I was able to sample
this other dish to make a comparison. The Mashed Potatoes that come with the dish are
about as good as you can find anywhere.
Fresh Asparagus with Hollandaise was good but the sauce was not something I particularly
enjoyed. I got spoiled on fresh asparagus when I visited Minnesota during the summer, and getting it
out of season or when it has to be shipped from out of state just does not compare.
Au Gratin Potatoes really seemed almost like a monstrosity, and totally out of character with
the other superb dishes that were served. It seemed as if the chef "tried too hard" on the potatoes
with lots of garlic and flavors, but they did not come together for me. Although the mashed potatoes
sounded like a more generic dish, they actually had a more gourmet flavor than the au gratin version.
The dessert was probably the next best aspect of the meal besides the outstanding dishes already
mentioned. I do not have a dessert menu and do not know the name of the dish I sampled-- I just know
it had excellent strawberries and other fruit as well as fresh cream and a light, flaky crust.
The stereotype about Boulevard is that you should either bring a credit card or lots of cash. I did
feel that the most expensive items were the best, so I cannot complain about the prices. This is one
of the few restaurants in Oklahoma that is on par with some of the finer restaurants in other parts of
the country. It is doubtful that many restaurants in other states, though, serve steak of the same
quality as those that are served here.
Some of the area's other steakhouses offer Kobe and grass fed beef, and as far as I know these
are not available at Boulevard. Even though the beef at Boulevard is excellent, I would not call it
the most "cutting edge" compared to other restaurants. However, many of the side dishes were
far superior to most of the ones served in other steak restaurants, and in my mind almost elevated
Boulevard to the "fine dining" category. It is a steakhouse, though, and steaks are its specialty
(although I think other entrées are available). I think it is not a bad thing for a restaurant to stick
with what it does best, and this is the case at Boulevard Steakhouse.
The crab cakes went almost too quickly to take a picture
Split order of filet mignon cooked medium, asparagus, and potatoes au gratin
The desserts are not to be missed
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RESTAURANT DETAILS
RATING: 26
Cuisine: Steaks
Cost: $$$$
Hours: Open Daily (dinner only)
Accessible: Yes
Smoking: No Smoking
Alcohol: Extensive wine list
Most Recent Visit
Dec. 28, 2006
Number of Visits: 1
Best Items
Filet Mignon, Filet Tips, Spinach & Pear Salad
Special Ratings
Filet Mignon: 
Filet Tips:
Crab Cakes: 
Spinach & Pear Salad:
Mashed Potatoes:
Asparagus:
Au Gratin Potatoes: 
Restaurant Web Site
Boulevard Steakhouse