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    Boca

    4.0 (939 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    BOCA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Trendy
    Good for kids

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    Grandma's flatbread
    Suzanne W.

    Visited this spot with friends a few nights ago. Very chill vibe. Friendly staff. Our waiter helped us navigate the menu which was a big help. Food was good.

    Truffle fries, and zucchini fries
    Christine D.

    Great food and service on a Saturday night for our girls trip! We were able to grab a table outside and ordered some drinks, appetizers and main entrées to share. Definitely recommend getting there early if you're going to do their Saturday or Sunday brunch as it does get busy. They have a huge bar with seating as well as tables inside and outside. We ordered truffle fries and zucchini fries, as well as brie/pear and chicken flatbread and the Ahi tuna crops appetizer. Everything got to the table hot and you can tell they use fresh ingredients. Next time you're in the area make sure you stop by.

    Brie and apple flatbread
    Kaylee C.

    We went on a Saturday night and had a party of 7. We were seated quickly with our reservation, but our waiter didn't come by for quite some time and when he did, he expected us to order everything at once instead of asking for our drink order. He never came to check on us once we got our food and didn't refill our drinks that were all empty. The food was good overall and they have a great variety to please everyone! The food came out pretty quickly too. The second floor was very loud and hard to hear. Overall, I recommend this place for the food more than the service but could have just been that server that night!

    Lobster wontons
    Morgan S.

    The environment and vibe of this place is awesome! Ordered a mojito with dinner and it was great. The waitress my table had was very kind and attentive. We ordered the lobster wontons as an appetizer and they were out of this world. The filling and the sauce were both so flavorful. The entree of sweet potato gnocchi was okay, but it was under seasoned. Some others at the table felt the same (they ordered the same dish) and asked for salt and pepper. Once we seasoned it, it tasted great! The chicken was nicely cooked. I was disappointed in the broccolini, it was in the item description as if it were more of a part of the dish, but it was just a garnish and hard to eat. The gnocchi was soft and pillowy, so I did appreciate that!

    Ken K.

    We' e been trying to eat at several of the restaurants in downtown Sarasota. So many with great reviews. We had lunch here today and everything was outstanding ... food , service and ambiance. All we had was a burger and a salad. They actually split both the burger and the salad when they heard we were sharing ... didn't even have to ask. Oh yea... the truffle parm fries ( OMG) I'll def come back here and do dinner next time. Our server that took care of us was the sweetest (did't get her name)

    PAPPARDELLE BOLOGNESE
    Desiree L.

    I enjoyed our visit to Boca. We were seated upstairs and really enjoyed the view of the rest of the restaurant and the privacy of the seating area. It was quiet but also didn't feel secluded. Our waitress was great and made sure we had everything we needed and checked back with us often. For our food and drink - I had a ginger pomberry non-alcoholic drink and it was phenomenal. My husband had their Cardigan cocktail and it was also really good. For dinner I had the seafood scampi. The seafood was definitely plentiful and well prepared. I enjoyed the flavor of the sauce and overall enjoyed the dish. My husband raved about his Bolognese.

    Zucchini fries and Apple BBQ chicken flatbread
    Yvonne H.

    The bartender Sean was phenomenal! The drinks and food were amazing. The atmosphere was perfect after a long day of work. Happy Hour was from 3p-6p and everything was delicious.

    Chicken sandwich
    Alexis M.

    Everything is always really good at any Boca restaurant but the atmosphere at this one really stood out. Loved being able to sit at a comfortable booth close to the doors so we still had an outside feel to sitting inside. Got the corn fritters and fries for appetizers and really loved the corn fritters. Was surprised how much cheese was in there but still loved it. I was able to get a spicy non alcoholic margarita off menu and they made it great. The poke bowl was pretty good and got the tuna seared. Service was great they were super accommodating and nice. Everyone overall liked their food and drinks. Great time and happy to come back one day.

    Eagle Rare Old Fashioned
    Andy D.

    Pretty good visit. Excellent whiskey selection. Food was 3.5 stars. Service was good and the environment was great ouside. I'd recommend against the ceasar but definitely try the Crab Benedict.

    Jeanne-Marie D.

    This restaurant is right in the heart of downtown Sarasota. I came here for lunch on a weekday and it wasn't crowded at all, we likely didn't even need the reservation we had in place. We decided to sit outside so we could people watch and enjoy the gorgeous weather too. Our waitress was very nice and helped with recommendations--I decided to get the poke bowl which wasn't too bad. I kind of would have liked it to be a bit more substantial but it was mostly filling which was good. The whole menu offers very fresh items which is a huge plus too. I wouldn't mind stopping in here again for a light meal when downtown isn't busy.

    Pulled pork benedicts.
    Deanna A.

    We ordered their chicken and waffle and wish they didnt put the sausage gravy all over the chicken cz it made it soggy. 1 order can be shared with a child. Their pulled pork benedicts were good but the potatoes that came with it was just ok. They were soft but not crispy. Americano could have been a little stronger. The place was nice and can accommodate large parties. Service was good also but the server kept asking what sides to add to the meal when it doesnt really come with a side, its an extra.

    Lydia S.

    I loved this location- right downtown (which has a sweet and historical feel) with free parking Sundays. It was very loud inside so we asked to be sat somewhere quieter, kindly accommodated by putting us under the stairs where we still couldn't really hear each other. Our food was delicious, they got the mussels and the caesar salad with chicken, and I got the sweet potato gnocchi. I thought my entree was seriously delicious, as were the apps we shared- the zucchini fries and brussels sprouts (especially the sauces those apps came with!) Our waiter seemed a bit flustered, maybe he was new but he definitely dropped the ball a few times. We had to wait a long while to get our order in after getting drinks and it seemed like there were a lot of staff standing around or socializing, which was frustrating. The food was so good but due to the strange service I won't be returning any time soon.

    Nirvani M.

    We came for brunch and were able to book a reservation just an hour before, even on a weekend, which was very convenient for our party of seven. We were seated right away without any wait. The food did not really stand out to anyone in our group, and the service was just average. We had to flag down servers a few times when we could not locate ours. The interior was pleasant, and there was plenty of seating available. Street parking wasn't too hard to find.

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    Great food and fun happy hour. I went with my family and we ordered everything off the happy hour menu and we all enjoyed every bite!

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    Is parking hard to find there?

    Street parking was challenging but possible. However, you're better off going to a parking garage and walking.

    Do you still do bottomless mimosas at brunch?

    Yes - they still do!

    What time does lunch end/dinner start?

    Do you serve bottomless mimosas during weekend brunch?

    Yes, bottomless mimosas are served until 4pm Saturdays and Sundays!

    What are your happy hours?

    Hi Cindy! Our Happy Hour is Monday through Friday from 3-6pm.

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    Yes, dogs are allowed outside.

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