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Kristian Rosalee May
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If a sleek and sultry dinner spot isn’t enough to turn your head, then the velvet ropes and hostesses awaiting your arrival at the reservation podium will surely be intriguing. Around 10:00 pm, the DJ starts to pump the tunes and the place transforms into a must see lounge. BLVD fills with people mingling around the circular bar and grabbing a spot wherever available (watch out for sharp elbows).
Although the prices are a bit cheeky, and service could be a little more attentive, BLVD is definitely a sleek addition to Calgary’s supper clubs. Reservations for dinner are recommended, but definitely worth the phone call. -K.M.
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BLVD
1800 4th Street SW, Calgary, AB
403-244-2583
Cliff Bungalow
Venue:
Supper Club
Hours:
Price Range:
$$$$
Payment:
Master Card, Visa, American Express
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THE BUZZ
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14 Reader Reviews | Me and my friends had a chance to BLVD last weekend, what a blast!!!
Not only was the music outstanding, but the service was first class. From our waitress, to the food, to Big Chad working the door. Had an awesome time, looking forwards to going back.
1. Chris's Review :: May 29, 2008 Chris's Rating: 4 Stars |
Went there for a birthday party of 15 people. Started dinner around 8 9 in the back lounge, even though there was a bar right there beside us in the same room, the waitress could not get our drinks to us in a timely manner. When dinner was finally served, 3 plates had to be sent back b/c they were cold. This delayed our dinner so by the time we ordered dessert, they cleared the tables and put out the 'bar' tables and told us we can sit there. What a load of crap. We dropped over $1000 and all they care about is getting more $$ from the next group of people....note, the room was EMPTY!!! so cancelled our desert and after dinner drinks. This place is a COMPLETE RIP OFF. I have no problem paying $$ for good food, good service. But this place EXPECTS that people will pay and they can get away with charging that. Sorry but you have to earn the right to charge that, and that means by serving good food, having decent staff to serve it and not having managers that think they know what they are doing. You want a good meal and good service, go to Ceasar's steakhouse or somewhere else - those good quality restaurants have built a good reputation and have every right to charge what they want. By the way $12.50 for a mojito with 1 oz of alcohol is ridiculous.......and don't ever order the falafel shrimp - disgusting, what a terrible combination.
2. Anonymous's Review :: May 22, 2008 |
Went there for a birthday party of 15 people. Started dinner around 8 9 in the back lounge, even though there was a bar right there beside us in the same room, the waitress could not get our drinks to us in a timely manner. When dinner was finally served, 3 plates had to be sent back b/c they were cold. This delayed our dinner so by the time we ordered dessert, they cleared the tables and put out the 'bar' tables and told us we can sit there. What a load of crap. We dropped over $1000 and all they care about is getting more $$ from the next group of people....note, the room was EMPTY!!! so cancelled our desert and after dinner drinks. This place is a COMPLETE RIP OFF. I have no problem paying $$ for good food, good service. But this place EXPECTS that people will pay and they can get away with charging that. Sorry but you have to earn the right to charge that, and that means by serving good food, having decent staff to serve it and not having managers that think they know what they are doing. You want a good meal and good service, go to Ceasar's steakhouse or somewhere else - those good quality restaurants have built a good reputation and have every right to charge what they want. By the way $12.50 for a mojito with 1 oz of alcohol is ridiculous.......and don't ever order the falafel shrimp - disgusting, what a terrible combination.
3. Sd76's Review :: May 22, 2008 Sd76's Rating: 1 Stars |
Highly recommend this place. Food was terrific, service was good, and the music excellent. I am totally surprised by those who gave it a negative rating. Maybe just an off day? I've been a number of times and really have no complaints. Oh, and there are a lot of really attractive people there which also helps.
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4. Anonymous's Review :: January 03, 2008 |
I went there for a Christmas party and it was fun but the seating and service really sucked. I asked our server for a bottle of Canadian beer and both times recieved a bottle of Heiniken. (If there is any resemblance please let me know.) We did leave the bartenders a $500.00 tip becasue that is where we were most of the time. Getting our own drinks. I think over all the service sucks but if you don't order drinks that may leave a big dent in your wallet then you will have a great time.
5. Anonymous's Review :: January 03, 2008 |
Highly recommend this place. Food was terrific, service was good, and the music excellent. I am totally surprised by those who gave it a negative rating. Maybe just an off day? I've been a number of times and really have no complaints. Oh, and there are a lot of really attractive people there which also helps.
6. Treena's Review :: January 03, 2008 Treena's Rating: 4 Stars |
I went there for a Christmas party and it was fun but the seating and service really sucked. I asked our server for a bottle of Canadian beer and both times recieved a bottle of Heiniken. (If there is any resemblance please let me know.) We did leave the bartenders a $500.00 tip becasue that is where we were most of the time. Getting our own drinks. I think over all the service sucks but if you don't order drinks that may leave a big dent in your wallet then you will have a great time.
7. Sabrina's Review :: January 02, 2008 Sabrina's Rating: 2 Stars |
Over priced and trying to hard to be an upscale las vegas night club. We live in calgary, no one is going to pay those high prices all the time. Goodluck
8. Anonymous's Review :: December 23, 2007 |
Over priced and trying to hard to be an upscale las vegas night club. We live in calgary, no one is going to pay those high prices all the time. Goodluck
9. PAUL VICKERS's Review :: December 21, 2007 PAUL VICKERS's Rating: 1 Stars |
Finally, got a chance to dine and feel the vibe at this restaurant.
First, of all very impressed with the exterior and the inside is absolutely gorgeous. The food was excellent, and I felt reasonably priced with the other restaurants along 17th avenue. Service was good, and the blueberry somosas was amazing. Great selection of wines!
The music definitley got louder around 11:00pm, to give you that club feel. I feel Calgary is definitely ready for a restaurant like this, its nice to see people with class and I think the buying of tables is a good idea. This will defitely be a place, I will return many more times. I believe this place has the best food in Calgary and amazing VIBE with CLASS!
10. Marian's Review :: December 06, 2007 Marian's Rating: 4 Stars |
Worst place ever, do not recommend!!
11. Worst Club's Review :: December 06, 2007 Worst Club's Rating: 1 Stars |
I love the exterior and the music kicks ass but the service was poor and the table rule is ridiculous. There were 6 hot mama's there sitting down, having a drink and the bouncer asked us to get up as that was reserved for bottle service. There was no one waiting for a table so we got up and danced and not one person sat at that table while we were there. Frustrated, we left. The only time I will ever be back is if there is a big group of people insisting on going there. Booo.
12. Anonymous's Review :: November 23, 2007 |
I love the exterior and the music kicks ass but the service was poor and the table rule is ridiculous. There were 6 hot mama's there sitting down, having a drink and the bouncer asked us to get up as that was reserved for bottle service. There was no one waiting for a table so we got up and danced and not one person sat at that table while we were there. Frustrated, we left. The only time I will ever be back is if there is a big group of people insisting on going there. Booo.
13. Melanie's Review :: November 21, 2007 Melanie's Rating: 1 Stars |
The only good thing about the place was the music.
If you get there before 11 and have a table, you have the potential to lose your table after 11 if someone wants to "purchase" the table you are sitting at. This place wants you to guarantee that you will be spending $300 - $500 before you even get to sit down. Sounds pretty cheezy to me.
Oh and one more thing, if you are sitting at a small table and there is more than two of you, they will tell you you can't sit at that table because it is only for two even though there is bench on the one side. This table is noted to be one of the $300 dollar table. Can 2 people seriously spend $300? Even if you did have dinner, that is still a hell of a lot of drinks.
We were not impressed at all by this place. I think the clientelle they are looking for fall under the catagory of the rich and snobby.
I can't see it lasting. One more thing, there is no where to park.
14. Unimpressed's Review :: November 13, 2007 Unimpressed's Rating: 1 Stars |
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