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Bocado Cafe, New York, NY

Bocado Cafe

4.7
4.7
1352 Reviews
$30 and under
American
1293 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10128

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 31 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Lively
  • Great for brunch
Nestled on the Upper East Side near the renowned Guggenheim, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Central Park, Bocado Cafe warmly welcomes you. As a rustic-chic restaurant and wine bar, we pride ourselves on serving American bistro fare from morning until night.

At Bocado Cafe, we provide a cozy and inviting atmosphere for our guests to enjoy. Whether you're joining us for brunch with friends and family or seeking a night filled with great cocktails, wine, and delicious food, we cater to a variety of dining experiences.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Mediterranean
  • 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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    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 1,352 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bocado Cafe delights with "excellent service" and "wonderful food," offering a diverse menu that caters to all tastes. Diners praise the "friendly staff," "cozy atmosphere," and reliable quality. Located conveniently near the Metropolitan Museum, it's a favorite for both locals and tourists seeking a "great neighborhood dinner spot."

1,352 Reviews
  1. Courtney VIP

    New York City20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I usually do brunch here over dinner so in speaking for brunch the food is always delicious and a great value all around. They include a drink to top it off and are always flexible with iced tea as an option. Service is always great and friendly.

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  2. Pilar VIP

    Washington DC88 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good service, had salad with shrimp very nice and fresh seasoned just right. Shrimp nice and plump. Other diner had the calamari, which apparently was very good. Nice vinho verde. Asked for some bread for two of us and they brought one slice only, this could improve. Overall good and short walking distance from the Metropolitan Museum. Mix of locals and tourists- always a good sign.

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  3. Steve VIP

    Tampa131 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Merly made our dining experience excellent. She made sure we were well taken care of. Hot food hot cold food cold. All ask for was served at the same time nothing was forgotten.

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  4. Kelley VIP

    New York City25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and wonderful food. What a gem. Perfect for my business lunch

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  5. George

    New York City8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    the service was very attentive but not overbearing t he portions were healthy . i had to take home a doggie bag

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  6. Peter

    New York City22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Diverse menu. Attentive and helpful staff. Excellent food.

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  7. Patrick

    San Francisco4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had Tuna special with shiitakes and 3 color couscous. Our waiter recommended it and she was excellent ⚡️⚡️⚡️

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  8. Andrea

    New York City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bocado Cafe is a reliable place to go for a good meal. Tonight I ordered the pan-seared branzino and my friend ordered the chicken paillard. We were both pleased with our dishes. I come here regularly and have recommended this restaurant to others.

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  9. Steve VIP

    Tampa131 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Servers did an outstanding job providing timely service. Hot food hot cold food cold. Merly was our server she was terrific.

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  10. OpenTable Diner VIP

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great, ambiance fantastic, service was excellent! Five stars!

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Bocado Cafe is rated 4.7 stars by 1352 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 31 times today
Google Map for Bocado Cafe

1293 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10128

Additional information

  • Cross street
    87th and Lexington Ave
  • Neighborhood
    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, Contemporary American, Mediterranean
  • 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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