Bocanova

4.6

67 Reviews

$30 and under

Latin American

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2 people

Mar 16, 2025

8:30 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Lively
Great for happy hour

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

Location
1111 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94607
Phone number
(510) 497-1111
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
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

Experiences

Bocanova Supper Club Wine paired 5-Course Dinner
$25.00 per person
Prepaid
Mar 22, 2025 only
Join us, Saturday March 22nd for the Third Supper Club Wine paired dinner of 2025! The theme will be Chef Rick's Birthday, Inspirations from his trip to Mexico! As we Quickly approach our Second-Year Anniversary in our new location in beautiful Downtown Oakland, we're excited to celebrate our executive Chef's Birthday by throwing a Fiesta! $98 per person for 5 courses expertly paired with wine from Mexico. Menu: First Course: Marinated Ahi Tuna Tostada w/ chipotle aioli, crispy shallots, avocado Second Course: Pescadilla Petrale sole, cheese, pico de gallo, jalapeno sauce Third Course: Roasted Poblano Chile Relleno w/ eggplant escabeche, Chihuhua cheese, mushroom mole Fourth Course: Roasted Pork Prime Rib w/ Oaxacan chile sauce, plantains, sweet potatoes, habanero onion salsa Dessert Course: Chocoflan $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 67 people are saying

Bocanova reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bocanova offers a delightful dining experience in downtown Oakland with "excellent food" and "attentive service." The atmosphere is "lovely" and perfect for any occasion. Guests rave about the "delicious" croissant bread pudding and the variety of flavorful dishes. Patio seating adds to its charm, making it a "must-visit" spot.

67 Reviews

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Brandon
San Francisco22 reviews
3.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food had good flavor, though didn't feel it matched the price tag (I understand prices are up all around and businesses need to pay the bills so I wasn't mad about the value) ; had a really nice cocktail from the Special list. We were there on a Thurs night and the dining room was empty (except for us), so it felt odd. A few folks came in later. Server was engaging and knowledgeable. Considering how few folks were dining, we felt service could have been more attentive.
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Audra
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on February 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved the ambiance, delicious food and very friendly staff.
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HARVEY
San Francisco5 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The location and layout are great. The food and service were exceptional and the price is reasonable by today’s standards.
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RandyC VIP
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved it and the food is simply outstanding. Great street views very modern but again it’s the outstanding food.
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Wade
San Francisco1 review
4.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
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 Francisco1 review
5.0
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 Francisco7 reviews
3.0
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
Chicago19 reviews
3.0
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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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Bocanova is hands down our favorite spot to eat! It’s beautiful, the staff is fantastic, the food is amazing. When we’re there, the whole vibe is so comfortable and familiar. We love to have special dinners there and bring our out of town guests!
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Cookie
San Francisco1 review
5.0
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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FAQs

Bocanova is rated 4.6 stars by 67 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

Mar 16, 2025

8:30 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

1111 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94607

Additional information

Phone number
(510) 497-1111
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
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

Bocanova

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

Bocanova Supper Club Wine paired 5-Course Dinner

Offers

Happiest Hour in Town at Bocanova

Menu

What 67 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

How is Bocanova restaurant rated?

Is Bocanova currently accepting reservations?

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