The Boulevard - Marco Island, Florida

Kate B.

Visited The Boulevard based on personal recommendation and reviews. We were not disappointed! The food was impeccable from delicious hot rolls, to fresh and crispy cold house salad, to entrees (lasagna and rigatoni calabrese) served piping hot in ample portions. In selecting a red wine, our server Carol offered a tasting of the Villa Antinori Toscana Sangeovese which was a perfect choice to accompany our meals. We did not feel rushed in anyway and everyone there was friendly and accommodating. From our little table for two tucked toward the back of the restaurant, we observed how the wait staff bustled and helped each other to make sure diners were attended to. That is a sign of appreciative management. The only reason for the 4 star atmosphere is that the location doesn’t afford 5 star ocean views from its little space on North Collier. However, the decor is crisp, fresh and inviting. If we have occasion to visit Marco again, Boulevard will be at the top of our dining list!

Micki R.

If you haven’t made it to the Boulevard you are missing out. I’m happy to report the food,service and friendly atmosphere is still going strong! Great job to all who contribute to a wonderful meal.

Daniel H.

Found this jewel when we could not get into our first choice for dinner - and this immediately became our first choice. Noticed a lot of locals eating here and we know why. Incredible dishes. Great service. Friendly staff. We ate here three times during our stay — even brought two different couples with us. They loved it too. The salmon dish was amazing. The specials ( lasagne/ branzino/ etc were fantastic.Gina was friendly, fun, and attentive.

randall M.

We have been dining at this restaurant for nearly 15 years, and it continues to impress us every single time. Without question, it’s the best restaurant on Marco Island. The food is consistently superb, with every dish expertly prepared and full of flavor. From appetizers to desserts, we have never had a single bad meal here.

The service is equally exceptional. The staff is attentive, welcoming, and professional, making each visit a wonderful experience. It’s clear that both the kitchen and front-of-house teams take pride in delivering top-notch quality.

If you’re looking for a memorable dining experience on Marco Island, this is the place to go. After all these years, it still remains our favorite—truly a gem that never disappoints!

Patty S.

Fantastic dining experience. Our server was Gina and she made the dining experience for my birthday extra special. We were a large party of 8, there was no lag in food delivery, all food arrived together and was hot and delicious.

Jeffrey C.

This is a tough one for me. We were looking forward to our first visit here. It started out great with us being squeezed in to a small table for two. First impressions were it was a cozy and friendly atmosphere. Our service was 5 star to a point. They have wine and beer selections, no full bar. We ordered Veal dish and a Chicken dish. The included salads came and they were just perfect. The meals came and this is where things started to slip. My veal was very tough and chewy, I only had a butter knife to cut. I did not finish the meat. I ordered asparagus with my broccoli instead of the MASH potatoes. Both veg were under cooked and hard to cut and eat, could finish them. Our meals felt rushed, the place was packed every table was full, the kitchen was clearly rushing food out. My wife's chicken was tough as well and her Pasta was undercooked, less than aldente. We were asked by the hostess how things were and we explained our displeasure no one addressing our concerns, we then were asked by our table clearer and we explained the same, we were then asked by our server and he apologized, we told them all we are not looking for a free meal that is never ever in our plans, he took a glass of wine off the bill and my asparagus. The owners I don't believe we're ever alerted to our dismay. We felt a visit from someone would have been appropriate. Nothing. Three people alerted and no discussion from the seemingly active owners who were scrambling around a very crowded restaurant. Will we return, maybe. We really wanted to enjoy a meal here. This is my reason for service and food ratings. Atmosphere rating is due to being on Marco in a strip mall restaurant, the food and service combined need to be the star in this atmosphere and it was a miss. Again our sever was amazing but the lack of follow up was my issue. We left our leftovers behind.

Andy B. (. B. @. B.

WOW this was such an incredible find, kinda last-minute, on date night. Gina our waitress was perfectly personable, knowledgeable and attentive. We had the portobello appetizer, lasagna, caesar salad and a taste of the minestrone soup. We also had a nice bottle of wine. I could have eaten everything on the menu. I think the prices were quite reasonable for what we got. We will be back for sure.

M P.

A Grand Slam Homer on an island full of mediocre-horrible dining options. An amazing family run dining experience worthy of your hard earned dollars. Wine list - Bottles are 2-3x marked-up for what is on offer, but there is no liquor alternative. Wines by the glass are very reasonable by comparison. They were out of the famous pork chop tonight. I usually shy away from anything Pesto as it is overkill with basil and garlic, but tonight's Pesto Shrimp and Scallops over no doubt hand made and hand pressed fresh al-dente pasta, was very light on both and the scallops were cooked to perfection. Great job Chef! Flat bread was hand made and great. The specials sounded just as good and the lamb dish seemed to be the most ordered tonight.
Server was extremely attentive despite rushing around like mad. She had just come in to help with the holiday crowd. If you are looking for a real treat while on Marco, do not book The Boulevard on your first night here, for if you do, nothing else will satisfy, or you will end up here every night you want to dine out just to try the entire menu.