Bocanova

4.7

43 Reviews

$30 and under

Latin American

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2 people

24 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 11 times today

Great for happy hour
Good for business meals
Good for special occasions

Bocanova is a Pan-American Grill & Restaurant celebrating new world ingredients, many of which are often associated with the old world because of their heavy influence on our favorite European cuisines.

Where would Italy be without corn (polenta) and tomatoes, or Ireland without potatoes, or France without haricots vert and pole beans all of which originated in the new world. What would Asian cuisine be without peppers and rice and this is just the tip of the iceberg. We aim To celebrate the bounty of New World ingredients through the creative interpretation of indigenous dishes from South, Central and North America.

To provide a casual environment that encourages our guests to nourish both body and soul through the sharing of meals with friends and family.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Latin American, Peruvian, Mexican
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–4:30 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–8:30 pm Sat 4:30 pm–8:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–7:00 pm
Phone number
(510) 497-1111
Website
https://bocanovaoakland.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Rick Hackett
Private party facilities
We have a semi private events space in our Atrium adjacent to the main dining room that sits up to 55 guests, for more information please contact martin@bocanovaoakland.com.

Location
1111 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94607
Area
Oakland
Cross Street
11th Street
Parking details
For Parking please head over to the valet parking at the Marriott Hotel and mention that you are dining a Bocanova and show them your receipt when picking up for a flat $20 parking fee.
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Offers

Happiest Hour in Town at Bocanova
Multiple dates available
Sun - Sat - 15:00 - 18:00
Happy Hour every day from 3-6pm in the Bar and Front Patio. Enjoy a selection of our craft cocktails and delicious appetizers at exclusive prices. Whether you're looking to unwind after a long day or catch up with friends, our Happy Hour is the perfect opportunity to savor great food and drinks in a relaxed atmosphere and the best part it is available on Saturday and Sunday too! Happy Hour Highlights: Ceviches - Raw Bar Argentinian Empanadas Assorted Tacos and Freshly made Guacamole Cocktails Broadway: Bourbon and Passion Fruit Mezcal and Tequila Margaritas 3 options of house wines 6 Beers on draft

What 43 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bocanova in Oakland offers a "fantastic" dining experience with a menu featuring highlights like ceviche, scallops, and the must-try Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding. Guests rave about the "attentive service" and "delicious" food, making it a perfect spot for gatherings. The vibrant atmosphere, enhanced by stunning murals, consistently delights patrons.

43 Reviews

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gayle
San Francisco
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always order their delicious deviled eggs…superb! Had the Sunday Supper. Appetizer, main course and dessert for only $40. A delicious bargain! Bocanova is an Oakland treasure. We have fewer and fewer of such gleaming stars in our beleaguered city. Let’s be sure to support them!
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RICHARD
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great, the construction noise going on next to the restaurant not so good. But overall, without the construction noise, the experience was great.
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Maya
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 25 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wow this was such a wonderful experience! Food is amazing just as service! We’ll be back
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Helena
San Francisco
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 24 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Martin is a wonderful host! Patio seating was lovely.
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Margaret
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 20 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious. The waitress was very helpful answering all of our questions.
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Mary
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 20 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great atmosphere and delicious food. Service was good. Would definitely recommend.
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Melanie
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 19 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Francisco was great! Try the ceviche verde, deviled eggs, and shrimp po boy.
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Joseph
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 19 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent Lobster Cioppino excellent!! and got us in and out quick so we could make it to opening night at Oakland Symphony
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Paula
San Francisco
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 15 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food. Excellent welcoming service and a comfortable environment conducive for having great conversations. I look forward to returning to Bocanova soon.
BocanovaResponded on 19 October 2024
Thanks for the feedback, Paula! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food and found our service to be welcoming. It's always our goal to create a comfortable environment for our guests to enjoy great conversations. We're delighted that we could provide you with a memorable experience. We look forward to welcoming you back to Bocanova soon!
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Eric
San Francisco
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on 13 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It's a great space that's really open with all the windows. Our food was excellent, and the service was very nice. We'll be back.
BocanovaResponded on 19 October 2024
Thanks for visiting us, Eric! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the open space and found our food to be excellent. It's wonderful to hear that our service met your expectations. We're always striving to provide the best for our guests, and your feedback is invaluable to us. We're looking forward to your next visit to Bocanova.
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Bocanova is rated 4.7 stars by 43 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

24 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 11 times today

1111 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94607

Additional information

Cross Street
11th Street
Area
Oakland
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–4:30 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–8:30 pm Sat 4:30 pm–8:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–7:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Latin American, Peruvian, Mexican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
For Parking please head over to the valet parking at the Marriott Hotel and mention that you are dining a Bocanova and show them your receipt when picking up for a flat $20 parking fee.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Rick Hackett
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Website
https://bocanovaoakland.com/
Phone number
(510) 497-1111
Private party facilities
We have a semi private events space in our Atrium adjacent to the main dining room that sits up to 55 guests, for more information please contact martin@bocanovaoakland.com.

Bocanova

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Happiest Hour in Town at Bocanova

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What 43 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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