Bocanova

4.6

62 Reviews

$30 and under

Latin American

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Good for business meals
Good for groups

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 Dinner Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–8:30 pm Sat 4:30 pm–8:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–7:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–6:00 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
Neighborhood
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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

Experiences

Rick's Supper Club Wine paired 5-Course Dinner
$25.00 per person
Prepaid
Feb 22, 2025 only
Join us, Saturday February 22nd for the Second Rick's Supper Club Wine paired dinners of 2025! February's Theme is "Rio de Janeiro"!! As we approach our Second-Year Anniversary in our new location in beautiful Downtown Oakland! Menu: 1st Hearts of Palm Soup, chicken croutons, green onion paired w/ Sumarroca, Reserva, Cava, 2022, Cataluna Barcelona 2nd Shellfish White Bean Feijoada w/chorizo, mussels, shrimp, calamari, jalapeno crema Paired w/ Castineira Albarino, 2024, Rias Baixas, Spain 3rd Pan Roasted Duck Breast w/ grilled pineapple, Brazilian hot sauce paired w/ Vinha Da Putto, 2015, Bairrada, Portugal 4th Grilled Marinated Picanha Steak w/collard greens, toasted garlic, mustard onion sauce, yuca fries Paired w/ Po De Poeira, 2020, Douro, Portugal 5th Pastel de Nata Paired w/ Dalva - White Colheita, 2007, Douro Portugal $25 per person non-refundable deposit required.

Offers

Happiest Hour in Town at Bocanova
Multiple dates available
Sun - Sat - 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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 62 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bocanova impresses with its "great atmosphere" and "delicious food." The service is attentive, and the restaurant offers "amazing appetizers" and "perfectly prepared lamb." Its convenient location and spacious, inviting setting enhance the dining experience. The "ceviche verde" and "chocolate bread pudding" are must-tries. Bocanova is an Oakland treasure worth visiting.

62 Reviews

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Wade
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful restaurant downtown Oakland, perfect spot for my valentines date. My date was hesitation at first because it was outside of her comfort zone, but she eventually ended up liking the food. We enjoyed ourselves; the service made the night special. Thanks to the waitress with the pink shirt and black pants for the menu tips.
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Executive Director
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great location and atmosphere. Food and service were high quality. They also validate parking if you use the valet at the Marriott across the street. I'll be back for more business meetings.
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Sammie
VIP
San Francisco
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The foods cost and ratio was awful. I'd be happy to pay over $35 for a gumbo but for it to taste kind of bland and to only get maybe 2 cups was just disappointing. The portion sizes otherwise on other dishes was also amiss. The service was fine but the waitress seemed keen on upselling versus sharing more about the food since it would be great to learn a little more about the recipes we're paying so much for.
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David
VIP
Chicago
19 reviews
3.0
19 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
Ok bur nothing special. Quick service food average.
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Cookie
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I was invited to dinner at Bocanova in Oakland. The inviting picturesque view of the restaurant and surroundings piqued my curiosity of what I was about to experience. I received a warm welcome as I entered the restaurant by the staff. We enjoyed the amazing appetizers, and I am not a fan of Ahi Tuna, it was awesome. We followed the appetizers with our main course selection: grilled marinated lamb chops and Peruvian style chicken. Delicious! If you haven't visited Bocanova, please visit.
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gayle
VIP
San Francisco
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food often suffers on holidays in restaurants. Not so with Bocanova! Food was delicious…perfectly prepared lamb…salmon cooked perfectly. Delicious sides. Bocanova is always a treat to go to and it was a great way to celebrate New Years Eve!
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Nancy
San Francisco
18 reviews
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
This was our first visit. Our server was attentive and pleasant. We liked our dishes. Setting was pleasant and attractive. Very convenient to BART.
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DAGMAR
San Francisco
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Boca Nova is always good. We went for the feast of the seven fishes and it was fantastic. Highly recommended.
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Wolf
VIP
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dined at Bovanova for the first time on a rainy evening. It wasn’t too busy, and Nicole (our server) was wonderful. We shared the pork chops and lamb chops, and both were excellent, having started with fried cauliflower which was served with mayonnaise and very good. Their Brussels sprouts on the plated dish were excellent, so next time we’ll start with those an as appetizer! The holiday ambiance was tastefully done, and we really enjoyed our meal. No dessert that night, as were doing low carbs. 😃
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Marlene
VIP
San Francisco
70 reviews
5.0
70 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a delicious meal at Bocanova. Glad for those patio heaters so I can dine outside!
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FAQs

Bocanova is rated 4.6 stars by 62 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

1111 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94607

Additional information

Cross street
11th Street
Neighborhood
Oakland
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–8:30 pm Sat 4:30 pm–8:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–7:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–6:00 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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

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

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

Rick's Supper Club Wine paired 5-Course Dinner

Offers

Happiest Hour in Town at Bocanova

Menu

What 62 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

How is Bocanova restaurant rated?

Is Bocanova currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Additional information