Bocanova

4.6

75 Reviews

$30 and under

Latin American

1111 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94607

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2 people

Apr 28, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

Lively
Healthy
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 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
Neighbourhood
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 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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 75 people are saying

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

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
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bocanova offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food," "fantastic staff," and a "comfortable and familiar vibe." Known for its "outstanding" dishes like lamb chops and scallops, it's a perfect spot for special occasions. The patio dining and convenient location enhance the experience, making it a "highly recommended" choice in Oakland.

75 Reviews

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Iris VIP
San Francisco5 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time went with friends. We love everything about Bocanova, the food, the service, the ambience and full service bar, outstanding. We will be back.
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Lynne VIP
San Francisco5 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 17, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
I used to go to the orginal location in Jack London Square, which had a wonderful atmosphere, nice booths and tables, the food was excellent. The new location has a completely different vibes, feels like a quick lunch spot, outdoor chairs inside, food presentation average, taste good. Just not as nice as prior location. The hostess was rude, didn't welcome us. Our sever was kind and excellent, she really improved the experience.
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Deborah
San Francisco2 reviews
1.0
Dined on April 16, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Unfortunately, the food was terrible. We ordered the beef empanadas; the filling was bland and the pastry was thick and the dough was thick and gummy. We also ordered the petrale sole sandwich. The fish was minuscule, the avocado was only on half of the sandwich and what was advertised as "spicy" was insipid. Lastly, our waiter was not attentive. He asked us how the food was and we responded with sad faces below average. His response was okay, and he walked away from our table. We will not return to Bocanova and will not recommend it to friends as a lunch spot.
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Marlene VIP
San Francisco72 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A lovely and delicious Friday lunch on BocaNova’s patio. We tried delicious and utterly fresh yellowtail two ways- the first a wonderful tiradito, raw slices with a slight spicy sauce and diced mango . The second perfectly cooked pieces on a bed of sautéed eggplant over an avocado purée. It was melt in your mouth delicious! Desert was the chocolate cake with flan and raspberries. Quite a way to end another great meal. Thanks to Chef Rick, Martín, Daniel, and all the staff for such good food.
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Krysta
Denver16 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good date night spot with some availability on a Friday evening. We flew in for the weekend and we're pleased to find such a good spot conveniently located near our hotel.
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Marlene VIP
San Francisco72 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always delicious and interesting dining at BocaNova. Enjoyed a perfectly cooked omelet with tasty Brooklyn fries ( a crispy potato patty). The salmon special was also perfectly cooked.
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GILBERT
San Francisco5 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The prix fixe lunch was great! Not to mention that Daniel made the experience wonderful but we also love him and his service.
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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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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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FAQs

Bocanova is rated 4.6 stars by 75 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

Apr 28, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 10 times today

1111 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94607

Additional information

Cross Street
11th Street
Neighbourhood
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

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About this restaurant

Additional information

Offers

Happiest Hour in Town at Bocanova

Menu

What 75 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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