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Boulevard 18

4.1
4.1
208 Reviews
$31 to $50
French
Boulevard 18 is a classy restaurant and bar that specializes in French cuisine. Its interior resembles an elegant upscale Parisian bistro. When diners enter the restaurant, they will be met by the full-service bar. Beyond the bar is the dining area that features beautiful overhead lighting and a wooden floor. Boulevard 18 also features outdoor seating when the weather is nice. The menu at Boulevard 18 offers small dishes such as deep-fried roquefort-stuffed olives, truffle and herb shoestring fries, deviled eggs and housemade herb-glazed nuts. Visit with friends and share one of the restaurant’s artisanal cheese platters with a glass of wine or a cold beer. Entrées include meals like roasted organic Scottish salmon, the house special Boulevard burger and citrus brine herb-roasted chicken. Choose a side to go with your meal like mashed potatoes or ratatouille.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    French, Contemporary French, Gastro Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm, Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Phone number
    (203) 594-9900
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    David Raymer
  • Catering
    Rehearsal dinners, engagement parties, weddings, bar mitzvahs, holiday events, showers-let Boulevard 18 make your party a success. Whether you entertain in your home, or business, at our restaurant, we will develop a creative, delicious menu, and manage all the details. Our staff is friendly and professional and will enable you to enjoy your own event!<br />From casual meals to wine tastings to multi-course formal dinners, Boulevard 18 can accommodate a wide range of tastes and budgets.<br />Can't leave the office? Let Boulevard 18 bring lunch or dinner to you and your staff.
  • Private party facilities
    Large parties may reserve the entire restaurant for an event. There is no room charge for reserving the restaurant.We can accommodate smaller parties at large tables in a section of our dining room. Our bar may be reserved as well.
  • Private party contact
    Steven Semaya: (203) 594-9900
  • Neighborhood
    Stamford
  • Cross street
    Locust Street
  • Parking details
    There is street parking and plentiful parking in public lots directly across Main Street and around the corner of Locust Street.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Counter Seating, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 208 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.1
4.1 based on all time ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 2.7Value

NoiseModerate

208 Reviews
  1. SFBW

    New York Area

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2016

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Love our waitress who has been there since it opened. Never had such a wonderful experience with the same server each time.

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  2. gottaeat

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2016

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    We've had great experiences here- not sure what happened. The restaurant was empty, the meals were not cooked and had to go back, the water glasses went unfilled, they ran out of menu items. Not going back - even though I love the great big zinc bar.

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  3. nicg24

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 2, 2016

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Delicious bistro fare, not outrageously priced. Red snapper with capers and olives was cooked perfectly. Grilled octopus appetizer portion was generous and tasty. The wine list is average but they will let you taste before you decide. Cozy interior could use some upgrades but overall a pleasant night out. Great to go with a small group.

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  4. ToughCookie

    New York Area

    72 reviews

    5.0

    72 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2015

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We've been to the Restaurant many times service is always good. The Lobster with avocado appetizer was fabulous followed by the Coq Au Vin special was exceptionally special. The one thing I think should be worked on is the wine list no familiar names makes choices hard. Really good evening 😘

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  5. Sophie

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2015

    overall2food2service1ambience1
    We ate appetizer, starters, main dish and desert in 35 minutes. No time to relax! The waiter wanted to finish as soon as possible his job. While we were finishing our deserts, we saw some waiters crossing the room holding two plates and ate at the bar... We didn't feel welcome in this restaurant.

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  6. Coffeecup

    New York Area

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2015

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Excellent food, good menu, very welcoming. Suggestion- change the menu font so the menu is easier to read

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  7. BigBlueReview

    New York Area

    32 reviews

    4.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2015

    overall4food3service3ambience4
    Great spot, relaxed atmosphere. Food ranges from good to very good, depending on the dish. Wine list is pretty good.

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  8. Ankie

    New Mexico

    23 reviews

    3.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2015

    overall3food2service1ambience2
    We had been there before, and the food used to be better. The salad was woefully lacking in the variety of items it used to feature, and everything was only ok. The server was abrupt with me, but brightened when my young companion arrived.

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  9. LisaA

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2015

    overall2food3service4ambience2
    We were four for dinner. They were out of escargot. My friend asked for medium rare lamb. She received well done. Several of the wines were out of stock. We were seated at a too tiny table for four people and we stared at a larger empty table across the way all night. One of us knocked over a glass of water because there was not enough space. We had a reservation and should have been seated at a larger table. We won't be back.

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  10. meggy

    New York Area

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2015

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always a fine dining experience. Very considerate service.

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  11. happycustomer

    Dallas

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2015

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time to dine there. Exceeded my expectations. Both food and wine were excellent. Warm and comfortable dining room. The bar looks like a good place to eat if I was on my own.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    34 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2015

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Boulevard 18 once again did not disappoint. The octopus salad was incredible as was the mushroom ravioli. The potato wrapped fish was a keeper! I heartily recommend this restaurant for both a night out or a quick family dinner. It's great.

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  13. DonnaDishes

    New York Area

    76 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    76 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2015

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Food just ok. Pricey for what you got. House made ice cream very good. Ineresting menu with creative items. Will try again. Sevice pleasant.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2015

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Consistently good food. Never disappoints. It's our Mommy and Daddy date night spot!

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  15. Annette

    New York Area

    67 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    67 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2015

    overall3food5service1ambience4
    This is an authentic French bistro and they do that well! Dinner and dessert were wonderful. Our only complaint was a polite but over extended waiter who also had to cover the bar. When a group came into the bar and ordered drinks - our wait time for service was ridiculous. Come on management, you've got the food right so now why not add another waiter or two?

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2015

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Four of us ate at Boulevard 18. I had gone months ago and years ago and decided to go back with my two adult children. It was sensational!!! We went to the Inn at Pound Ridge by Jean-George last week and everyone though that this was better!!! We had octopus, pate and escargot for appetizers. One was better than the next. We literally said," if the appetizers are this good, it usually means the entrees will be bad." The entrees were fantastic! My sons steak frite was cooked to perfection. My husband had a pork chop on a bed of fresh cut corn and cherry tomatoes that was incredible. I had the BEST mussels that I have EVER had and my daughter had the trout in herbs that was honestly the most incredible fish any of us have had. The food felt homey and chic at the same time. We were blown away and have already planned to come back.

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  17. 1685penn

    New York Area

    36 reviews

    4.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2015

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Meal and service were very fine. Would certainly return.

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  18. sobepsych

    New York Area

    112 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    112 reviews

    Dined on August 14, 2015

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    So lovely sitting outside enjoying neighbors and light fresh French fare. The chicken was superbly prepared. The wait staff totally helpful and fun.

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  19. jack

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2015

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Good food with outstanding service. Had a business dinner for 5 and it was the perfect venue for that type of dinner.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 25, 2015

    overall2food2service2ambience4
    Been there about 8-10 times, but the food and service has deteriorated to the point where unlikely to try again. Too bad as the menu and ambiance has always been appealing. Steak was bad, service was worse (one waiter went home during the meal and the other had no idea about our order). Nice outside setting on lovely evening ruined by meal and service. Took over two hours start to check.

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  21. RJBZR

    New York Area

    77 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    77 reviews

    Dined on July 7, 2015

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love the french bistro cuisine and Boulevard 18 did not disappoint me. Mussels were great and wine list is very good. Service was warm and friendly.

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  22. Strategies

    New York Area

    53 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    53 reviews

    Dined on May 30, 2015

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Very enjoyable, but a little more refinement in the cooking would raise Boulevard 18 to the next level.

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  23. Shippanee

    New York Area

    77 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    77 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2015

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Just a comfortable place to get a first rate meal with some interesting menu twists. The Fried chicken is amazing--light and not greasy

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  24. Terrible

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2015

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Food is great service is very good. Service is very good. Will definitely come back. Tables are very close, no private conversation. Parking is not easy.

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  25. Snowmom

    Greater Boston

    96 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    96 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2015

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We stumbled upon Bistro 18 when we were in town for a gallery opening down the street. We were there early on a Thursday evening and it was very quiet. The service and food were very good and the portions large. I had a tasty kale salad and sea bass; my friend really enjoyed her tuna tartar and chicken paillard. It wasn't inexpensive but it was good and convenient which was what we wanted. I'd recommend Bistro 18 for a special evening out.

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  26. EMCchow

    New York Area

    24 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on April 18, 2015

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    I have been to this restaurant several times. This time I had the roasted herb chicken which was succulent and plentiful. In the past I have had the mussels which were outstanding . The service has always been attentive. My on,y complaint about the restaurant is that the tables are much too close to each other.

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 10, 2015

    overall2food2service4ambience3
    Servic was good except for the hostess. We asked if we could have a table instead of the banquet, but we're told they were reserved for 3 people. We watched each table getting filled with couples! The food was fair. House pate was good. Steak very tough and $$$. Nice wine selection.

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  28. LisaS

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2015

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our first time at Boulevard 18 and it certainly won't be the last! We came to celebrate my husband's birthday! The staff was wonderful. Emily and Henry took great care of us. The house made sausage is delicious. Three of us had the lamb, cooked to perfection per the orders and I had the potato wrapped sea bass - yummy. Dessert? Well when there are profiteroles on the menu, I just have to....again yummy! We will see you again real soon! Lisa and Bruce!

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  29. pufferb

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2015

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We had the chicken paillard on arugula and the roast chicken with mashed potatos, and both were great. The tuna tartar appetizer is worth a separate trip alone! We live in New Canaan and will definitely go more often.

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  30. Thefoodbully

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2015

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Terrific food. we ate at the bar which allows you to watch the 12+ chefs cooking a great set of dishes with precision and finesse. Everything was fantastic.

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  31. Arun118t

    New York Area

    109 reviews

    4.0

    109 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2015

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    We have not been toBoulevard 18 for more than a year. I am so glad we went. We had the price fixe dinner which included the Salmon. The food was delicious and the service was real good, This restaurant is not very vegetarian friendly

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  32. LorraineP

    New York Area

    45 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2015

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    On our return visit I asked the chef to make the escargots without the pastry caps and it was delicious. We went earlier so it was quieter and not as crowded. I had the hanger steak which was cooked perfectly, but very chewy. The French Fries were good in the beginning, but as they cooled a bit, they became soft. My husband had the chicken which was very good, but rich.

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  33. LorraineP

    New York Area

    45 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on February 28, 2015

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The service was great, as was the food. The escargots did not need the little puff pastry caps, which prevented them juice from crisping up a bit. My husband loved his pork chops..

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  34. Rozsaphile

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2015

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Dinner on a slow weekday. Limited bistro menu, expensive, nicely executed. We had salmon and filet mignon dishes -- both very good in copious portions with vegetables included. Service was friendly and flexible. Interesting and unusual wine choices from the Loire region.

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  35. AndrewG

    Salt Lake City

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2015

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Great neighborhood eatery in an upscale town. Despite the very busy Friday night, the service was top notch. Food was fabulous, as the price indicated. The dining room was very warm and inviting, though tables for two were quite close together. We ran into some friends there.

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  36. DineEuropeanStyle

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2015

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We were looking for a french bistro style restaurant in Fairfield county that wasn't pretentious or over-priced. Boulevard 18 was perfect. Lovely ambiance. Interesting food with the french influence. Escargot was perfect. Curry-rubbed salmon a delicious change of pace. Service was amazing. $25 corking fee meant we could enjoy our own wine - which we really appreciated since we don't care for french wines! We will certainly make Boulevard 18 a standard on our rotation.

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  37. diningtiger

    New York Area

    58 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2015

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was my second time at Boulevard 18...what a turnaround! My wife and I last visited in the summer of 2013. The food was good, but our server had an attitude, so, given that there are dozens (or more) of excellent restaurants to choose from in New Canaan, we decided that it wasn't worth going back. Our neighbor convinced us to give it a second try, and I'm so glad we did. From the time entered the restaurant to the time we left, we were made to feel welcome. The hostess was wonderful, the server was fun and informative, and the assistants were attentive and professional. Oh...and the food. My wife had the mushroom ravioli and I had the kale salad, both of which were amazing. We both had the sea bass, which was perfect! On our way out, the hostess made a point of saying, "I hope we'll see you more often". You most definitely will!

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 7, 2015

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our meal was great. We are new to New Canaan and this is our favorite. Our server was very knowledgeable. Knew her wine and how the dishes were cooked.

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  39. Louie

    Greater Boston

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2015

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Very nice 22nd birthday celebration for our daughter. Food was great, many choices.

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  40. ToughCookie

    New York Area

    72 reviews

    5.0

    72 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2014

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Food & ambiance good. Ashley our Server exceptional! Ashley is a wonderful asset to the Boulevard.

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Boulevard 18 offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (203) 594-9900.

Boulevard 18 is rated 4.1 stars by 208 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Boulevard 18

62 Main Street, New Canaan, CT 06840

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Locust Street
  • Neighborhood
    Stamford
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm, Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Cuisines
    French, Contemporary French, Gastro Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    There is street parking and plentiful parking in public lots directly across Main Street and around the corner of Locust Street.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    David Raymer
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Counter Seating, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (203) 594-9900
  • Catering
    Rehearsal dinners, engagement parties, weddings, bar mitzvahs, holiday events, showers-let Boulevard 18 make your party a success. Whether you entertain in your home, or business, at our restaurant, we will develop a creative, delicious menu, and manage all the details. Our staff is friendly and professional and will enable you to enjoy your own event!<br />From casual meals to wine tastings to multi-course formal dinners, Boulevard 18 can accommodate a wide range of tastes and budgets.<br />Can't leave the office? Let Boulevard 18 bring lunch or dinner to you and your staff.
  • Private party facilities
    Large parties may reserve the entire restaurant for an event. There is no room charge for reserving the restaurant.We can accommodate smaller parties at large tables in a section of our dining room. Our bar may be reserved as well.
  • Private party contact
    Steven Semaya: (203) 594-9900
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