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Bocanova
(Now Closed)Tapas Restaurant, Wine Bar, and Lounge$$$$
Jack London Square, Oakland
88 Tips and reviews
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Kat GainesMay 17, 2015Eat the seafood. Eat all the seafood. Ceviche, lobster chowder, soft shell crab, all soooo good. Bonus points for extensive wine list and great desserts too.
Wonderful selection of tasty cuisine. Everything is great to share! Great wine choices and pricing system (half off on Wednesdays) I don't even like bread pudding but here it is beyond divine!
Cameron WJune 27, 2015Great outdoor seating, excellent people watching on the weekends, good for a drink and miscellaneous snacks, the food is OK, there are significantly better options within a stones throw.
Angelica DongalloJanuary 20, 2015Spacious restaurant, with outdoor seating along waterfront of Jack London square. The Pan-American food is simple but delicious!
Great happy hour all of the bar bites are excellent especially the ribs so tender
- Jason JamesJuly 30, 2014Pan-American tapas from a Chez Panisse alum, all enjoyed on a patio with a beautiful view of the Oakland yacht harbor.
Brian StraussAugust 27, 2015Come here for the happy hour menu specials between 3 and 6 and enjoy the views of the water and the great people watching.
Valerie CossioAugust 29, 2011Despite the lack of sangria, awesome place! 9 plates and 3 desserts: none disappointed. Must try the peppers, Pacific King Cod ceviche with plantain chips, and bread pudding.
Cathy BApril 26, 2011Walu "white tuna" crudo. mexican rice. huarache. creme brulee. and of course their awesome coffee from Brazil. and of course a chardonnay from Argentina. everything is uhmayzing!
Prentiss Earl IIIJune 16, 2013If you're into oysters, these are FRESH....the ceviche w/ planting chips were my fav & the chocolate bread pudding finished me off! #Value #Tasty #GreatAtmosphere
Romina PSeptember 19, 2013The new Spice Sour cocktail is delicious! Just like a pumpkin latte @ ur local coffee shop signifies the start of fall so does this cocktail!
Pacific Rock fish ceviche with plantain chips. Spicy and tangy with the sweet crunch of plantains. Love it!
Tina DJune 30, 2015Duck tacos are perfect and not greasy, guasacaca has some kick and cocktails are on point.
Tom MenzelMarch 14, 2014Juan is the man! Best service and food I have ever had. Definitely get the scallops and bread pudding.- Courtney CereficeMay 14, 2015You can't go wrong with anything on the menu....a bit pricey, but DELICIOUS!!!!!!
Christopher MohajerFebruary 4, 2016Bread pudding, fired cauliflower, and sweet potatoes are my favorites.
Scallops. Doesn't matter what they're currently serving them with. Do it now, thank me later.
Lorene AlbaSeptember 17, 2013Beautiful view from seating on the patio, gorgeous inside. Delicious sangria and crab deviled eggs are amazing.
Harold HoffmanFebruary 18, 2012All good: jicama wedges, duck quinoa, sea bass main dish & short ribs braised with menudo
Claudia HApril 22, 2013Been here twice. Amazing food, delicate seasoning & well portioned. Will go back !!
J TFebruary 20, 2017Not many vegetarian options, but the ones that exist are very good. Nice ambience as well.
Peter ChristiansonAugust 17, 2014Steak sandwich was very tasty, but the Bread Pudding was on a different level.
Island BruinAugust 25, 2013Really good food, but be ready for sticker shock when you get the bill- the plates add up
- Come here for Oakland Restaurant Week - Awesome lunch and dinner prefix menu.
Kalika YapMarch 20, 2012Amazing dishes: shrimp ceviche, brussel sprouts, celery pear salad, scallops!
BARE MagazineOctober 17, 2011The Kobe Style Bavette Steak is amazing! The chipotle mushroom sauce is to die for.
Kouros MohitJune 6, 2010Look on Wednesdays try their half price bottle of wine and order the most expensive on the wine list. The best deal in town.
Pueblo Viejo TequilaMarch 28, 2016Close with a flourish this spring break and enjoy a refreshing Pueblo Viejo Cocktail here at Bocanova.
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- Mon–Thu
- 11:30 AM–9:00 PM
- Fri
- 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
- Sat
- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Sun
- 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
(510) 444-1233
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Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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"Finally, proper pasta in the Bay Area. Try the one with duck and orange zest and the risotto. The tartare is overrated. Fantastic food and reasonable prices. Book ahead."
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- 8.9
"The BEST place to get an ice cream stomach ache! They serve a mean French Dip au jus as well."
Brian Strauss - 9.0
"Try the variety of drinks especially the fresh sugar cane juice! Mmmmnnnmmm!"
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- 8.5
"Right next to the port. Great place to go if you're new to the area and want to sample the flavor of Jack London Square."
Kelly - 9.4
"All around good experience. Food was good atmosphere was amazing !! Great family environment, great for romance as well."
Alisha Smart - 7.4
"I've been to both halves! Awesome!"
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