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Bocanova, Oakland, CA

Bocanova

4.6
4.6
68 Reviews
$30 and under
Latin American

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today

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.

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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
  • 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.
  • 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

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
    Happiest Hour in Town at Bocanova Photo

What 68 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bocanova in downtown Oakland offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food" and "fantastic staff." Guests praise its "beautiful" atmosphere and "comfortable" vibe, ideal for special occasions. The menu features creative dishes like ceviche and chocolate croissant bread pudding. The attentive service and convenient location make it a "highly recommended" spot.
68 Reviews
  1. Brandon

    San Francisco22 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. Brandon

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I enjoyed my birthday 🎂 lunch. I appreciate the level of quality and the atmosphere 😄

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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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Bocanova is rated 4.6 stars by 68 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Bocanova

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
  • Phone number
  • 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.
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