AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Proud to be Celebrating Excellence in Vancouver Fine Dining
Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar proudly stands among Vancouver’s leading dining destinations, recognized for its commitment to ingredient-driven West Coast cuisine, thoughtful hospitality, and culinary excellence.
Guided by Executive Chef Roger Ma, Boulevard has earned numerous industry accolades, including a Michelin Guide recommendation, recognition among Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants, and multiple Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards.
Explore the awards, achievements, and industry recognition that continue to shape Boulevard’s story.
2026 Recognition
Boulevard continues to be recognized as one of Canada’s most respected restaurants.
Most recently, Executive Chef Roger Ma was named Chef of the Year at the 2026 Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards, while Boulevard received Gold for Best Fine Dining and Bronze for Best Seafood. On a national level, Boulevard was ranked No. 59 on Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants list for 2026, reflecting its continued presence among the country’s leading culinary institutions.
As a Michelin-recommended restaurant, Boulevard remains committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences rooted in hospitality, seasonality, and the best of the West Coast.
View our complete 2026 Awards & Recognition
Notable Achievements
Boulevard’s reputation has been shaped by a team of acclaimed culinary professionals whose contributions have earned recognition on both the regional and national stage.
Highlights include Canadian Culinary Championship titles awarded to Chef Jay Park (2026) and Executive Chef Roger Ma (2020), as well as Executive Pastry Chef Kenta Takahashi’s distinction as Canada’s Best Pastry Chef by Canada’s 100 Best in 2020, 2023, and 2024.
Boulevard has also been recognized through multiple Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards, including Gold for Best Seafood, Silver for Best West Coast, and Pastry Chef of the Year honours for Kenta Takahashi.
The restaurant’s culinary legacy is further reflected through Iron Chef Canada Champion Alex Chen, whose leadership helped establish Boulevard as one of Vancouver’s premier dining destinations.
Together, these achievements reflect Boulevard’s long-standing commitment to culinary excellence, innovation, and hospitality.
Canadian Culinary Championship
2026
National Champion
Chef Jay Park
2020
National Champion
Chef Roger Ma
Individual Recognition
2024
Canada’s 100 Best — Best Pastry Chef
Kenta Takahashi
2024 Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards
Gold: Best Seafood
Silver: Best West Coast
Pastry Chef of the Year: Kenta Takahashii
Iron Chef Canada Champion
Alex Chen
