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Bocado Cafe, New York, NY

Bocado Cafe

4.6
4.6
1335 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 26 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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 08:30–22:00 Fri, Sat 08:30–22:30 Breakfast Mon–Fri 08:30–11:00 Sat, Sun 08:30–10:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–17:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–17:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–22:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    (212) 289-9004
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    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 1,335 people are saying

Bocado Cafe 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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.

1,335 Reviews
  1. Lisa

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 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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  2. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 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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  3. Louise VIP

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 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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  4. margaret

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 March 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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  5. Celeste

    Minneapolis3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 March 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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  6. Bonnie VIP

    New York City9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 1 March 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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  7. lois

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 February 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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  8. Hermenegildo

    New York City16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food, including what’s offered on the kids menu, which you don’t see in many NYC restaurants. Friendly and attentive service.

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  9. Bill

    New York City61 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service here is always friendly. Food is good quality and great selection of beer on tap.

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  10. Jesebel

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 17 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food and portions are great for the price. Servers are very welcoming and accommodating.

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FAQs

Bocado Cafe is rated 4.6 stars by 1335 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 26 times today
Google Map for Bocado Cafe

1293 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10128

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    87th and Lexington Ave
  • Area
    Upper East Side
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 08:30–22:00 Fri, Sat 08:30–22:30 Breakfast Mon–Fri 08:30–11:00 Sat, Sun 08:30–10:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–17:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–17:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–22:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00
  • 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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