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Bocado Cafe, New York, NY

Bocado Cafe

4.5
4.5
1323 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 42 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for groups
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
  • 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 1,323 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bocado Cafe offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent presentation and taste." Known for its "superior service" and "great brunch vibe," patrons appreciate its "diverse and well-executed menu." It's a "great neighborhood establishment" with a "cheerful and low-key atmosphere," making it a go-to spot for both locals and visitors.

1,323 Reviews
  1. Diane

    VIP

    New York City

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love going to this restaurant. We will continue going to this restaurant!

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  2. Benjamin

    VIP

    New York City

    72 reviews

    5.0

    72 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful salads, friendly service, casual atmosphere. Great neighborhood dinner spot.

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  3. Sam

    VIP

    New York City

    117 reviews

    4.0

    117 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a reliable neighborhood joint … consistent food and service

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  4. Steve

    VIP

    Tampa

    124 reviews

    5.0

    124 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Greeted quickly and seated as requested on the reservation. Immediately served water. Approached immediately and provided drinks and took orders. Food was served as ordered. Hot food hot cold food cold and excellent presentation and taste. Very good experience.

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Lionel

    VIP

    Washington DC

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good place for lunch on the upper east side! Food was very nice and so was the service -

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  6. Melissa

    New York City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The servers are very nice. It is always unpleasantly loud and the coffee is not good. The food is just okay. We were going to the Guggenheim and it was the only place close by but I would not go there otherwise

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Melanie

    VIP

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent - burger was fantastic, chicken paillard also excellent!

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  8. Paul

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely meal all around. Service was prompt and friendly. Atmosphere/decor was pleasant. Nice energy inside, but not overpowering or disturbing. Food was lovely.

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  9. Peter

    New York City

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great neighbor establishment. Superior service. Diverse and well executed menu.

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  10. Nancy

    Sacramento

    100 reviews

    5.0

    100 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great brunch vibe. Food was excellent. We enjoyed the French toast and Huevos Racheros (very generous w the guacamole). Service good but a tad slow bringing the check. Good value overall! We will be back.

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FAQs

Bocado Cafe is rated 4.5 stars by 1323 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
7:00 PM
Booked 42 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
  • 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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