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Bocado Cafe, New York, NY
Bocado Cafe, New York, NY
Bocado Cafe, New York, NY
Bocado Cafe, New York, NY
Bocado Cafe, New York, NY

Bocado Cafe

4.7
4.7
1349 Reviews
$30 and under
American
1293 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10128

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 44 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 1,349 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

4.7
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 offers a diverse menu with "excellent food" and "attentive and helpful staff." The ambiance is "warm, cozy, and welcoming," making it a "great neighborhood dinner spot." Patrons appreciate the "large portions" and "reasonable prices," while enjoying a "friendly atmosphere." Highly recommended for brunch and family dinners.
1,349 Reviews
  1. Kelley VIP

    New York City25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. George

    New York City7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. Steve

    Tampa130 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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  7. 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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  8. Mira VIP

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I really enjoy the chopped mediterranean salad - I remove the cheese - make it vegan and the chef  accommodates me by adding quinoa - really nice. It’s a great salad full of fresh vegetables, olives and has a really nice dressing. If you’re not a vegan, try either the waffles or pancakes- they look amazing and I’m told are incredible. The food is very consistently presented and service is good.

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  9. Madeline

    Philadelphia17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Broad menu has something for everyone. Service was at the perfect level of being responsive but not hovering. Food quality is excellent.

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  10. Jenny

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food! We loved every bite of our selections. The twinkle lights and overall atmosphere is warm, cozy, and welcoming.

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Bocado Cafe is rated 4.7 stars by 1349 OpenTable diners.

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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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