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Bocado Cafe, New York, NY

Bocado Cafe

4.6
4.6
1338 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 42 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Lively
  • Great for brunch
Wine Bar & Restaurant
Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 8:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 8:30 am–10:30 pm Breakfast Mon–Fri 8:30 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 8:30 am–10:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–5:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 289-9004
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighbourhood
    Upper East Side
  • Cross Street
    87th and Lexington Ave
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Trains 4,5,6 to 86th Street and Lexington Ave
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Counter Seating, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,338 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bocado Cafe shines with a "great brunch spot" reputation, offering "delicious food" and "excellent service." Its diverse menu features standout items like the "fra diavolo" and "crab cake burger." Although the "noise level" can be high, the "friendly staff" and "inviting atmosphere" make it a neighborhood favorite.

1,338 Reviews
  1. kismet

    New York City38 reviews

    4.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We were treated very well. Service and food were great. Only negative is the noise level but where we were seated we were able to hear each other. They honored our reservation despite the crowd. Best brunch I've had in ages with so many options.

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  2. 30yrRestVet

    New York City5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    If you want to hear the people at your table you might want to go off hours. The staff was efficient and friendly. The lamb burger was excellent. They need to change the oil in their fryers more often. The fries would be good, but they are too dark- but not well fried- a sign the oil needs to be changed. Overall- would definitely return!

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  3. Zelia VIP

    New York City35 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Bocado is like my second kitchen . Food is always good and the price is fair . Last time the noise lever was a bit too much for me . Maybe because I went early and there was lots of kids . I love them , but they are noisy

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  4. Lisa

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The most delicious seafood soup I’ve ever had. Homemade and delicious!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Bocado’s. Very friendly atmosphere. Service is terrific!

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  6. Louise VIP

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very attentive wait staff and food was very good. Would eat here again.

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  7. margaret

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Outstanding server -- Marilee (sp?) ... and very courteous gentlemen who seated us ... Food is consistently good.

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  8. Celeste

    Minneapolis3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I liked the vibe, the food was good, the service was friendly and prompt. The restaurant was 1/2 block from my hotel - The Franklin - so I felt comfortable going there alone after dark.

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  9. Bonnie VIP

    New York City9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was average; the wine was good and not too pricey for a bottle.

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  10. lois

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    delicious salads and pizza. Great service. Lovely ambiance. It has a great vibe Highly recommend. Great value for the money!

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FAQs

Bocado Cafe is rated 4.6 stars by 1338 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 42 times today
Google Map for Bocado Cafe

1293 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10128

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    87th and Lexington Ave
  • Neighbourhood
    Upper East Side
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 8:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 8:30 am–10:30 pm Breakfast Mon–Fri 8:30 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 8:30 am–10:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–5:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Trains 4,5,6 to 86th Street and Lexington Ave
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Counter Seating, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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