The good news: We had a pleasant dinner tonight. The flatbread pizza was enjoyable and two people said the the french dip was delicious. We ate outside as the noise level inside (with loud piped in music) was unacceptable. Service a bit slow but it was a Saturday night. The menu at Boca Brasserie (BB) is in one aspect reminiscent of chef Pushkar Marathe's previous effort at the same location (The Stage Kitchen and Bar): A lack of a defining theme as to how to think about what the chef has attempting to create. Flatbread pizza, matzo ball soup, prime steaks, and spicy rigatoni on the same page create a confusing picture. If I want a Delmonico ribeye why would I choose BB rather than a time tested steak house such as Abe & Louies? If I am in the mood for chopped liver why not go to a Jewish Deli? I'm just not sure that the attempt to be a high end equivalent of a New York City diner (something for everyone) works. There just isn't enough variety provided. Also note: Valet parking ($8 plus tip) virtually mandatory. Clientele young. Many with kids. While BB is a perfectly good restaurant I do not have any desire to hurry back for a repeat performance. Nevertheless the place is popular and we may return for their happy hour which looks like a real bargain. read more

We had an excellent experience here. And very good service from Jaden. I'd seen their IG posts and the restaurant looked intriguing. I selected it for a half way point to meet up with friends/fellow Yelpers Daren and Laura R. The restaurant is located in "restaurant row" next to Motek. The parking lots were very busy, but they have valet parking, as well. There is also a parking garage and other spaces around the outside of the buildings. We started out early for Happy Hour at a high top in the bar area. Felt so comfortable that we changed our later dinner reservation to stay here. When we first came, they were not very busy. When we left, every table in the restaurant was full throughout. Reservations are highly recommended. For happy hour, they have a nice menu with cocktails plus select beers and wines. The group enjoyed a beer, a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, and a cocktail containing gin and elderflower that was pretty to look at and tasty. Each couple selected the Korean chicken bites from the HH food menu to start. It wasn't a huge portion, but the flavor was very good. I'd get these again. On to the dinner menu. Here again a one page menu, not overwhelming, but enough different choices to please. Our friends got the French dip sandwich and fries and a half order of spicy rigatoni which had a big dollop of ricotta cheese on top of the pasta. My husband had a half order of the short rib pasta. He said there was a lot of meat in the dish. He said it was very good. I got their daily fish special which was wonderful. It was red snapper in a brown butter sauce with cauliflower. It was an ample portion and so delicious that I ate every crumb. We were too full for dessert, but I glanced at the menu for future. Just in case. Ha ha. So glad we tried them. They should do quite well with this concept here (they were previously Stage). We can't wait to come back for another visit. read more

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JACOB Was a very attentive server who waited on us with a welcoming attitude and professional service. Our meal was exceptional and we were very easily satisfied with our delicious meal choices. The flavors were unlike any other venue and these guests will definitely make this our new favorite. "A MUST TRY" SUPPORT LOCAL read more

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When one door closes another one opens. The new Boca Brasserie is a rebrand from James Beard award wining Chef Pushkar Marathe's Stage. I was a big fan of Stage, so I couldn't wait for this to open. I tried to get a reservation for Saturday night and they were booked solid, so that's a good sign, considering it's the slowest week of the year for restaurants. I was able to get in on Sunday and was excited to see the new concept. Same great atmosphere and same great staff. The new menu features American comfort food classics with home-made pastas, steaks, flatbreads, and lower prices points. Some popular items like the Tuna Bombs are still available as well as the burgers, which were my favorites from Stage. The only thing missing which I really hoped would have been included, was the Chicken Masala. There are so many good additions to the menu, it will keep me coming back. Started with the Mussels - the sauce they were steamed in had hints of fennel, pernod, and white wine. Came with crispy hot bread that was perfect for dipping. Mediterranean Salad - cucumber, cherry tomatoes, feta, smoked olives, hat sat on top of a delicious creamy yogurt sauce. The tomatoes were flavorful and the feta made the dish special. New York Strip - This was the star of the evening. 12 ounces of a deep, robust beef flavor, cooked perfectly to get that rich exterior crust, and every bite was tender and overly satisfying. With season coming, I expect this place to be a hit. There's so much more on the menu i can't wait to try. The Spicy Rigatoni and the Prime Rib are on the top of the list. read more

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The ambiance here is nice and very much giving grown and definitely great for adults who are looking for a nice dinner night out. The service here was immaculate and the bar area was very nice with a raw bar where they chuck oysters in front of you. They also have indoor and outdoor seating it's a very open and inviting as soon as you walk in. And the food was fresh and delicious and the Samoa sundae for dessert was by far the most delicious dessert. I wouldn't definitely come back soon. The steak frites was so fresh and cooked to perfection and I highly recommend the spicy rigatoni it's has a nice kick. read more

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This is a beautiful restaurant with a delicious menu! Definitely make a reservation, and I highly recommend it for dinner. We started with the tuna bombs, easily a 10/10. We shared the steak frites (au poivre) and spicy rigatoni vodka. I would absolutely get the pasta again, it was probably one of the best spicy vodka sauces I've tried. The steak was just ok, but it was hangar steak, I'd try the filet next time. For dessert we had the sticky toffee date pudding and it was perfect! For drinks, I had the greenhouse cocktail, which I recommend if you love gin and cucumber, along with a glass of the Textbook Cab, which went great with the ste read more

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We came here for our three year wedding anniversary and very excited to celebrate. Unfortunately our visit didn't go well. First there was a miscommunication who our server was and we had let the host stand know. Then a manager took our order but then the rest of the night no one checked in on us as it seemed a server was still not assigned. It took us finding different servers to get what we needed and even ordering our desserts. I got the waygu burger and it was ok as it felt very plain. The dessert made up for the night but unfortunately it was not a great experience due to lack of communication among the staff. read more

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At the same location of the same chef-owned Stage, which was very good as well, comes this gem. It's been getting a lot of social media buzz, and did not disappoint. Nice modern and comfortable design with vacation-vibe pics on the wall and ambient house music. Friendly staff is abound and very welcoming. Enjoyed hot honey and pepperoni pizza, delicious wagyu burger with fries and the salmon dinner. The side of Parmesan garlic broccoli was really good! Chocolate soufflé for dessert was a nice ending. Solid service too - overall great experience. read more

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Had the crab Louie salad a few days ago and it was very good. Love the menu. I was a fan of Stage but their menu wasn't the kind that I want to eat often. This menu is more interesting and I look forward to trying more items soon. read more

Boca Brasserie - Crab Louie salad - Mediterranean Near Me - Boca Raton, Florida

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I've always loved Stage in Boca Raton, so I wasn't exactly thrilled when I heard they were closing the restaurant and changing the concept. Not completely crushing news, though... I can always head to the Stage location in Palm Beach when I need a fix of Chef Pushkar Marathe's amazing Indian chow. Well, the wait is over. Boca Brasserie opened tonight, and I was very excited to see what they've created. Happy to report... the place is great! The menu features a bunch of American brasserie classics, along with pastas, flatbreads, burgers... even Matzah Ball Soup. There's a nice selection of steaks for meat lovers, and I'm particularly interested in returning for the Prime Rib, served only on Friday and Saturday. I'm sure many Stage regulars will also be happy to see that they kept the wildly popular Tuna Bombs. The restaurant looks great... more booths, comfortable table spacing, the same terrific patio, and that fantastic bar. I grabbed a seat at the bar and immediately noticed the addition of Veuve Clicquot Champagne by the glass... even specially priced during Happy Hour. Looking over a new menu with a glass of VCP is one of my favorite things, so I was already primed for a great evening. I was particularly interested in trying Chef Marathe's take on French Onion Soup (9.5), and it turned out to be one of my favorite dishes of the night. The broth is rich and deeply flavorful, the cheese silky and abundant, and a crouton with delicious crispy edges. Great! The Prime Short Rib Pasta (9.5)... ragu, cavatelli, jus, herb gremolata, Parmesan... so safisfying. Worth a visit for this dish alone. The Meatball from the Happy Hour menu was very good (8.0). The regular menu portion includes three; Happy Hour gives you one... but they are large. The Hot Honey Pepperoni Flatbread (8.2) was another winner, perfectly cooked. I know people love this combo, but I'm not the biggest fan of honey on pizza, so next time I order this pie, I'll skip the honey. My guest loved it. Service was excellent. Sindy and Enrique behind the bar were terrific... friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. Stage was a tough act to follow, but Boca Brasserie has given me a whole new reason to come here. It's already my new favorite Restaurant Row spot... great chow, great libation, and a concept that feels like a winner. Can't wait to get back here on Fri or Sat so I can try the Prime Rib... and will report back. So many other things I also want to try. I expect this place to be a big hit. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED read more

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Boca Brasserie replaced Stage Kitchen on restaurant row in Boca but by the same restaurant group. Actually they rebranded the restaurant to make it more American fare. We went during Happy Hour and had discounted drinks and oysters. All delicious! Julia was our waitress. She became very busy but really took her time to review the menu with us. Paul had the unbelievable Prime Rib. It was cooked to perfection. I had the salmon cooked with beans in a delicious broth with some spinach and other spices. I loved it and would definitely come back again for that. I also had the Israeli Couscous and the ZaAtar pita bread. We had Americana coffee to finish up. It was a lot of food but it was hard not to want to try as much a possible. Everything was enticing. The restaurant is elegant, modern and just beautiful. The bar sweeps across one side of the perimeter with TVs above. Lots of square tables packed in. Like most restaurants,it got very crowded and noisy. They are also part of the InKind application which allows you to save 20% on your check. There is self parking in the lot which is shared with the neighboring restaurants and valet as well. This was a lovely and fun place to frequent! read more

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The restaurant is a little brighter than I recall Stage being; it was busier and louder too. The highlights of our meal were the chicken liver appetizer and mussels. The chicken livers were lightly mashed and served warm. The flavor with the carmelized onions was outstanding. The pasta with short ribs was oversauced. The broccoli was overseasoned or we just didn't like the seasoning. Our server was friendly and nice, but I'm not sure if the incompetence that made our meal less than ideal was hers or the kitchen's. We clearly indicated the order we wanted our food, but things came out willy-nilly. My friends pasta entree arrived after most of our meals were eaten and they forgot about her glass of wine. The burger came out first and not the way we ordered it. And iced tea refills had to be requested multiple times. For shared items, we had to request extra utensils, including spoons and fishforks. read more

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Wanted to like it but didn't. Food was ok I had the chicken which was very good. The salmon was tasteless. Service was poor. Our server was pleasant but had difficulty with her ipad. Appetizer came out before the drinks. I asked the server about the drinks and she looked perplexed but went to the bar and delivered them. When we were done with the entrees the server placed the check on the table and did not inquire about dessert or coffee . read more

Great staff that I recognized from Stage, drinks were great along with the food. Third night open and things seemed organized and the bar was not loud and my bartender was great. read more

Boca Brasserie - Mediterranean Near Me - Boca Raton, Florida

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My friend and I went for dinner last week. We started with the spinach artichoke dip. It was more of a cheese dip with some spinach. I don't taste any artichoke. Most of it went uneaten. Very rich with no tang. I had the beef pasta. I enjoyed the texture of the pasta and the overall flavor, but it was essentially a broth with big chunks of beef. I wish it was more of a sauce with smaller pieces of meat. It was underwhelming. My friend had the matzah ball soup and a flatbread. She wasn't thrilled with either of them. The desserts were delicious. We had the sticky date cake and creme brûlée. It was the best creme brûlée I've had in a long time. Overall, I think this place needs work, but the menu seemed very promising. Maybe we just ordered the wrong things. Service was slow. We were there for over two hours. I'll try it again and order different items. read more

First time at Boca Brasserie this past Saturday night. Decided to sit outside under the roof/canopy despite the potential rain/wind/thunder. Was a good decision as not too hot outside and it is much quieter outside. The music inside would have made conversation more difficult, something that is more important to me as I get older. My friend and I both had the matzoh ball soup and thought it was excellent, we split the mushroom flat bread which was very good and then split the sticky toffee cake for dessert, which was good, but small. Service was friendly and attentive. My only "complaint" is that the food is Boca expensive. You pay more due to location than you think it's worth. The soup is probably twice the price at a deli and you get a smaller portion. I would go back, but can't say I would make it a regular stop given the prices. read more

I would say tonight was one of the worst meals I ever had. The Meatballs were drowning in so much sauce with so much onions. It was ridiculous. We waited forever for our drinks. One and done. read more

My wife and I decided to try Boca Brasserie having been to Stage which was the former restaurant at this location. We expected a menu with typical French Standards, but other than the Steak Frites and the French Onion Soup it's a pretty eclectic menu including Matzah Ball Soup. The dining area has more booths than before which is nice but it's kept fairly dark in there with dimmed lighting which doesn't make much sense and a little hard to see on a sunny summer day at 6 pm in Florida. The food was a mixed bag. The Mediterranean Salad is very good but it has no lettuce. To be fair, there's no mention of lettuce in the menu description but I think it's a little confusing being listed as a salad. My wife ordered it as her main course and it's more like an appetizer size portion and not what she was expecting. I ordered a hamburger cooked medium and it came out almost well done. Again, it was a really good burger but it was overcooked and rather small. The mushroom flatbread we ordered was pretty disappointing. The bread was thick like paan bread (not exactly flat) and there was a layer of bechamel (creamy white sauce) which gets absorbed into the bread and the flatbread becomes floppy and unappetizing. We ate a few squares, brought the rest home and wound up throwing it away. On the whole it was an ok dining experience. My suggestions to improve it are: - Make the burger bigger and cook it properly - Revamp the flatbread with a thinner less porous bread/dough base - Change the Med. Salad to an appetizer and maybe add a little bread - Bring the lights up in the dining room until it's dark outside read more

Just had the filet mignon at Boca Brasserie and it was absolutely awesome! Perfectly cooked, incredibly tender, and full of flavor. The fries were excellent too, and everything came together perfectly. Great atmosphere and service as well. Definitely one of the best filet mignons I've had in the Boca area. We will absolutely be back! read more

Nice staff!!! Varied menu. Food decent not amazing. Chicken had subtle flavor but too subtle. Caesar salad really good. Matzah ball soup clever and decent but matzah balls too dense. Short rib pasta good. Nice in a way that managers stopped by to ask how things were but they didnt pause to actually hear our thoughts. Overall experience was decent, not amazing. Hopefully they continue to refine and evolve. Place was busy for sure; seems popular. read more