This is my take on Blvd Grill (a.k.a., "The Boulevard") after having visited just once on Jan 4, 2026. My wife and I were looking for some place to go close by on Sunday evening. We thought we'd give Blvd Grill a shot. I would categorize Blvd Grill as a sports bar, as there was a row of TVs above and around the bar showing the games of local interest (Jets and Bills games). My wife and I aren't big sports fans, and we sat at a small casual table along the wall for dinner. The bar area, including high top tables was very busy with people obviously enjoying themselves, but there were plenty of available small dining tables for 2-6 people. TL;DR We were pleasantly surprised. In spite of the casual appearance, the food and drink were excellent. My wife ordered a glass of Riesling, which was semi-dry (I would actually peg right in the middle between dry and sweet) and was very smooth without that slight bite some Rieslings can have. I ordered a Blue Moon on tap. They had a small number of basic and IPA brews available. Not a large, but a reasonable selection. For dinner my wife ordered the Chicken French, which is one of her favorite dishes. She cooks this dish herself frequently, and is quite critical of how this dish is prepared when we go out. In this case, she was very pleased with it. I ordered a pesto cod dish that was on the menu. I found the cod tender and the dish overall very tasty without being overdone in flavor or cooking. As others have mentioned, the food isn't cheap, although on this particular night they were selling wings at $1/ea, but we didn't order wings. The main courses were in the $20-$30 range. Honestly, though, we've eaten at some higher end restaurants recently and Blvd Grill had them beat in terms of food quality in this case. The service was good. Our waitress was a young lady who was courteous and efficient. Maybe the food and service quality vary depending on the day or night, but based on our single experience, we'd definitely visit Blvd Grill again. read more

Very hit or miss depending on who the bartender is. Food is great, but when it comes to the ambiance and feel of the place you are in good hands if Jessica or Dylan are working. Other bartenders look like they either don't want to be there or are there just to party... If you are getting food their chicken tenders are amazing. Steak night Mondays. read more

Stopped by Blvd Grill and parking was super easy since they have a lot in the back. I went early so there was plenty of space. Sat at the bar and my bartender was amazing, super welcoming and friendly which always sets the tone. I ordered the mushroom Swiss burger and while the patty itself could've used a little more flavor, that garlic aioli carried. It was so good. I'd definitely come back. read more

Blvd Grill - Sports Bars Near Me - Rochester, New York

Tried to order from the online menu. The restaurant menu had changed and not been updated. So no DoorDash. Called directly to order and because the menu eliminated several items it took time to decide on what to order. Girl on the phone got impatient and developed an attitude. Bad experience. read more

A friend and I went to dinner there yesterday, we ordered chicken wings asked for them well done and crispy they came out rubbery and gross, not well done AT ALL. My friend got the lobster bisque, she said it was the worst soup she ever had. Our service sucked, waitress never gave us plates for the wings or napkins . Hardly came back to the table. The only good thing was the nice hostess that helped us more than our waitress. The back parking lot is horrendous , huge pot holes everywhere . The ambiance was ok, nice twinkle lights. read more

So glad this place has re-opened! It was the Boulevard, still drawn on the glass behind the bar, but has a new name, new look and feel. It's been open since early Dec. 2024 and it was our first time here. Front door is a smooth entry but if you come in the back door there is a tiny step so be careful. Bar has the same footprint and there are a mix of high tops and regular tables. Lots of regulars & locals at the bar. Good menu of burgers, sandwiches and dinner options, even a few desserts. We stopped in for a quick lunch. Had burgers, split some wavy fries and a drink. Burgers were small (only 4 oz) but tasty! Eileen is a good pour, efficient & friendly. We will definitely be back. read more

Blvd Grill - Western Burger and side of wavy fries - Sports Bars Near Me - Rochester, New York

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This was our second visit to Blvd Grill since he opened with new management. The first time was ok so we decided to give it a second chance. Sadly, we were very disappointed. My husband had the beer battered fish fry and he said it was ok, not great. It was very large and included two generous sides. I ordered one of the specials, the Steak Alexander. The waitress described it as sirloin steak covered with bacon, feta cheese and sundried tomatos. It included a side of broccoli and wedge potatos and also included a salad. Our dinners arrived but my salad never did so I asked the waitress to just box it up. No problem. Stuff happens. However, the steak alexander arrived undercooked for my request, but still ok. It was covered with undercooked bacon, the feta cheese and spinach. No sundried tomatos. I'm not a big fan of cooked spinach but love sundried tomatos so was disappointed. The steak was flavorful due to the sauce it arrived with. The broccoli was very good; it was cooked perfectly and still hot when it arrived. Same with the wedge potatoes. Also, the restaurant was very loud - a lot louder than when it was under the prior management. I know it's billed as a "sports" restaurant but still very loud. Our waitress was very nice but good have been a bit more attentive (i.e., forgetting to bring the salad). Sadly, we will cross this restaurant off our list. read more

I had been to the Boulevard plenty of times when the previous over had it and it was more of a bar food only atmosphere and I would say it was a place I thought of to go to dinner; so I was happy to read some reviews about the improvements the new ownership had made and thought my friend and I would give it a try. Reading several posts about the delicious Chicken French I was excited to give it a try and then always take some home for dinner if there were leftovers. Well needless to say, they don't serve any of "those type meals" until after 4pm and it was only 1:30pm when we arrived for a late lunch. The portion of the menu that was available during the day was ok. My friend had a chicken BLT sandwich which was really good he said and I had 5 "jumbo" wings for $10 and a Cesar salad with grilled chicken - both were just average- and the Cesar dressing was more of an Italian dressing than Cesar. One ginger ale and two waters (just tap) came to $60 without tip. The parking lot had a bunch of cars but there was only one other couple there seated at the bar. Going to go back to try the French sauce, but I'm not sure anything from today would draw me back in. read more

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Eaten here half a dozen times since they opened and happy to leave a positive review! Chosen a different meal each visit - Sunday sauce, burgers, their HUGE in-house breaded chicken tenders, Cajun Alfredo, good salads - even great side salads served w entrees. Happy w bar and table service - always the same nice people. Glad to see BLVD be a great addition to the neighborhood! read more

Blvd Grill - Special - Chicken & artichoke French = yum! - Sports Bars Near Me - Rochester, New York

Some of the absolute best food in Rochester. Sausage ragu is to die for. Boneless bites out of this world, get the garlic parm. Burgers delicious too. Great people, great service, my number one go-to spot every time I'm home. Love the interior. Just a great place to be. read more

As always this is my experience take it or leave it. After a rough first trial at Blvd, I decided to give it another go and I am glad I did. Nice laid back feel to the place. The service was good, bartender was friendly and quick to greet us. I got an old fashioned which was solid and my wife got a Laurelton Lemonade which was tasty as well. After finishing up our first drinks and doing some people watching. We decided to order some food for takeaway. Tried the wings again, buffalo/garlic parm, and a western burger. Everyone deserves a second chance and in this case it was a win. The wings were cooked great and plenty of flavor. The Western burger was really good. $11 for a burger with pork belly on it? Sign me up. Full transparency, I wrote this review months ago but apparently never posted it. I have been back multiple times since and have not been disappointed. read more

Hard to enter. Awkward walking in. Overwhelming amount of tv. Burger let a lot to be desired. I would not come here again read more

Blvd Grill - Blvd Burger - Sports Bars Near Me - Rochester, New York

I just had a surprise birthday lunch for my brother with 10 people. We had the best waitress serving us!!! She was not only very attentive, but also extremely funny and fit right in with our group. This was all of our first time at the BLVD Grill. I have to say honestly that it was the best Swiss mushroom burger that I have ever had!!! And the waffle fries were delicious, too. Every person at the table thoroughly enjoyed their meal. I can tell you that you now have 10 more new customers who will definitely be coming back again and again! My aunt and uncle were the original owners of the Boulevard restaurant. It was really nice to be back and enjoy a fantastic meal! You have done a remarkable job redoing the place! Thank you for the great service and excellent food ! read more

Blvd Grill - Family & childhood friends - Sports Bars Near Me - Rochester, New York

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Been going to the Boulevard on a somewhat regular basis since it reopened. I've found the appetizers (bar food) to be overpriced and trying to be something it's not. However, when dining, the food has always been good and reasonably priced. I most appreciate the service from the waitresses who are always friendly and attentive. A special shout out to Eileen Hernandez who goes the extra mile. Always making her customers feel special and treated like family. Overall, except for the appetizers, I give this restaurant a thumbs up and will continue my once or twice a week visits. read more

We were regular patrons of the original Boulevard Grill and we're hopeful the new ownership would be just as good. Their French Sauce is second best in Rochester, a perfect blend and not overpowering with lemon tartness. Just love it. We ordered artichoke and broccoli French as an appetizer. My wife ordered the chicken french entree and I ordered the Cajun chicken Alfredo. The sauce was flavorful and creamy. You get a large salad, dinner roll, and entree at average pricing but generous sized portions. Service was spot-on. Our waitress was very attentive and courteous. Drafts are very reasonable at $3.50 - $7 per pint. We did not have dessert, but their selection seemed varied. Glad we have such a nice establishment back in our neighborhood. Refer to the pics below. read more

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The Boulevard is back and better than ever! The Blvd re-opened with new owners who are doing a great job. The food is fantastic with great wings, burgers, fantastic fish fry as well as a host of newly created offerings. The team incorporated many updates to refreshing the interior while maintaining some of the nostalgia. It host a steady crowed through the weekend and is a welcome addition to the Laurelton community! read more

Fun atmosphere, great servers and really excellent food. I've been here twice and will keep going back.

Small portions high price won't waste $ again previously better Parking full but restaurant only had couple patrons read more

I've eaten here now 3 times. I like the atmosphere, the food is decent but I still believe that the menu can be enhanced, and the prices could come down a bit. I was there for Mother's Day brunch and was very disappointed with the lack of variety and substantive menu choices. read more

Great food in this sweet neighborhood place. The fish fry was exceptional and my whole family enjoys the Sunday Sauce.

The neighborhood is so happy you've opened! The kitchen team is fantastic... great food! The mussels are great. The Sunday sauce is great. The chicken French is one of the best. The reason for only 4 stars is that the restaurant is very loud and the parking lot needs attention badly. Love the food and the service. Thank you!! read more

at 2 dollars per wing don't advertise jumbo because they aren't. Rip off 5 wings for 10 bucks. Bar staff needs training at least put cocktail napkin down for the drinks. no atmosphere no music feels stark sure you have tvs but no one watching movies on your tv s menu prices are outrageously high first and last visit read more

Was in about a month ago for dinner. Service was great nice new layout, food was ok but nothing special

The food is excellent as the staff. The prices are very reasonable! Bonus that they take reservations.

We met some family at the Blvd grill to catch up on lost time. We had multiple appetizers, and they were over the top with flavor and appearance. Service was prompted and we were checked on frequently. Definitely have a friendly warm vibe and love the multiple TV's surrounding the bar. Look forward to returning for a visit. Check it out!! read more

Great food and drinks. The service is good. The staff is very friendly. It has a great neighborhood feel to it.

Stopped for a quick lunch and beers on Friday 1/3/25. Was never there before new owners but heard the food and service was good. Was NOT disappointed! Friday fish sandwich was huge and thoroughly enjoyed! I had Swiss-Mushroom smash burger with fries. Burger was well cooked but surprised how small on great roll. Guess I wasn't prepared for that but very good nonetheless! Draft beer was fresh and cold. We ate at bar and bartender was great! Highly recommend and we will be sure to visit again! read more

the Friday fry was great. Large portion and waitress was friendly and helpful. Had all the sports on that I wanted.

Newly renovated and reopened in Dec '24 (new owners, new menu, new everything). The food is SO GOOD. Recommend: wings, smashburger, fish fry on Fridays, pork chop! The new owners are stellar and willing to go above and beyond! Parking: Free parking lot & huge overflow parking lot right next door (with a sign allowing customers to park there no issue!) read more

The food is awesome at the Blvd! It's got traditional bar food, like amazing wings and non-traditional like great chicken French. The Friday fish fry's are the best in the area and their New England clam chowder is delicious. I haven't had a bad meal yet! Check out the newly rebooted Blvd under new ownership. You won't be disappointed. read more

The menu is fairly extensive (although many of the entrees are a bit overpriced) but it was Friday and Rochester does love their beer battered fish fry's. The piece of fish was large, competitive with most in town, and very good. It wasn't overly greasy, not fishy tasting at all. I substituted a side salad which was terrific with spring greens, as a few of my friends did too, but feel that the order of homemade French fries that comes with the fish fry was a bit skimpy. Our server was terrific and attentive. I think the only thing that she could have improved, would be if she automatically brought out glasses of water for all of us. The restaurant was packed, as was the parking lot. I heard from a friend who had dined there previously that the wings were exceptionally good, but I will have to save that for another time. The main dining room, like the entire restaurant has been extensively remodeled. It's clear that the owners put a lot of time, money, and renovations into this building. I was happy to see so many patrons. The bar has lots of tvs overhead...this would be a fun place to watch a game that might be blacked out sometime. To be continued.....I gave it a 4 star rating only because some of the entrees to me are quite overpriced for this type of casual atmosphere. read more

Good service, three great meals, music not so loud that you couldn't talk to your friends. Had a very good experience on Friday and will definitely be back soon!! The only beef I had was the margarita I ordered was very small. read more

The service, atmosphere, menu, and remodel make this hometown grill a must visit. The fish fry is massive and perfectly seasoned. The blvd burger is incredible. If your not going for fish fry Friday - get the burger as is. The buffalo bites were meaty and I loved the sauces. Well priced and a great spot to meet friends. read more