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Bocanova

(Now Closed)

Tapas Restaurant, Wine Bar, and Lounge$$$$

Jack London Square, Oakland

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Bocanova

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Kat GainesMay 17, 2015
Eat 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.
Cameron WJune 27, 2015
Great 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.
Eric FloydJanuary 12, 2012
Been here 10+ times
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!
LeVan GreeneAugust 22, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Great happy hour all of the bar bites are excellent especially the ribs so tender
Prentiss Earl IIIJune 16, 2013
If 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
Valerie CossioAugust 29, 2011
Despite 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.
Angelica DongalloJanuary 20, 2015
Spacious restaurant, with outdoor seating along waterfront of Jack London square. The Pan-American food is simple but delicious!
Tom MenzelMarch 14, 2014
Juan is the man! Best service and food I have ever had. Definitely get the scallops and bread pudding.
Cathy BApril 26, 2011
Walu "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!
Ashley RybarczykOctober 3, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Pacific Rock fish ceviche with plantain chips. Spicy and tangy with the sweet crunch of plantains. Love it!
Lorene AlbaSeptember 17, 2013
Beautiful view from seating on the patio, gorgeous inside. Delicious sangria and crab deviled eggs are amazing.
David DekkerMarch 24, 2017
The whole fish and bandeja platter were top notch....
Tina DJune 30, 2015
Duck tacos are perfect and not greasy, guasacaca has some kick and cocktails are on point.
Brian StraussAugust 27, 2015
Come here for the happy hour menu specials between 3 and 6 and enjoy the views of the water and the great people watching.
Arte YescasNovember 23, 2015
for fancy times, really good seafood, very cozy place
Maddie MaeAugust 11, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Scallops. Doesn't matter what they're currently serving them with. Do it now, thank me later.
Jason JamesJuly 30, 2014
Pan-American tapas from a Chez Panisse alum, all enjoyed on a patio with a beautiful view of the Oakland yacht harbor.
Courtney CereficeMay 14, 2015
You can't go wrong with anything on the menu....a bit pricey, but DELICIOUS!!!!!!
Romina PSeptember 19, 2013
The new Spice Sour cocktail is delicious! Just like a pumpkin latte @ ur local coffee shop signifies the start of fall so does this cocktail!
Island BruinAugust 25, 2013
Really good food, but be ready for sticker shock when you get the bill- the plates add up
J TFebruary 20, 2017
Not many vegetarian options, but the ones that exist are very good. Nice ambience as well.
Christopher MohajerFebruary 4, 2016
Bread pudding, fired cauliflower, and sweet potatoes are my favorites.
Sherry LiFebruary 11, 2016
Great for brunch. Indoor and outdoor seating. Gorgeous views.
Claudia HApril 22, 2013
Been here twice. Amazing food, delicate seasoning & well portioned. Will go back !!
Katie LanceApril 25, 2014
The fried chicken sandwich is the best! Spicy, crunchy and delicious!
Harold HoffmanFebruary 18, 2012
All good: jicama wedges, duck quinoa, sea bass main dish & short ribs braised with menudo
Joe ClederaJanuary 26, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Come here for Oakland Restaurant Week - Awesome lunch and dinner prefix menu.
Kalika YapMarch 20, 2012
Amazing dishes: shrimp ceviche, brussel sprouts, celery pear salad, scallops!
Tiffany ChangSeptember 28, 2013
The Brussels sprouts - soooo delicious!
Belen EstacioJanuary 23, 2013
Amazing atmosphere, must try the rib tacos - amazing wineeeee
BARE MagazineOctober 17, 2011
The Kobe Style Bavette Steak is amazing! The chipotle mushroom sauce is to die for.
Kevin McCarthyAugust 16, 2015
Try the Grilled Brentwood Corn On The Cob - (via @Foodspotting)
Kouros MohitJune 6, 2010
Look on Wednesdays try their half price bottle of wine and order the most expensive on the wine list. The best deal in town.
Justin BarnesAugust 12, 2012
Great bites, delicious in your mouth but a bite to the wallet as well.
Tony JelkeJuly 5, 2012
Wednesday is 1/2 prices on restaurant bottle wines. Wonderful selection.
Kevin McCarthyAugust 16, 2015
Try the Pan Roasted Mussels - (via @Foodspotting)
StephanyAugust 3, 2014
Get the ceviche and enjoy the view of the water!
Peter ChristiansonAugust 17, 2014
Steak sandwich was very tasty, but the Bread Pudding was on a different level.
Es DeeFebruary 23, 2014
Great for birthday celebrations and sharing
Marc CalladoMarch 17, 2013
Spicy lovers - ask for habanero sauce
John GelbiusAugust 27, 2015
Great food and outdoor seating
ᴡ KelleySeptember 20, 2013
Try the Drake's Ipa - Bitter and delicious.
MariaApril 27, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Dungeness Crab Deviled Eggs. I dream of these.
Frank KimJanuary 29, 2015
The lobster chowder there was good.
Alma IrisMay 8, 2017
Skip the food here enjoy a Paloma drink. Seriously skip the food, horrible short rib empanadas (actually spit them out) Pork pozole (no comment) just bland. The beet salad with añejo cheese skip
Albert ChunJune 17, 2013
Bread pudding is hella good. This is all I come for.
KathleenAugust 21, 2013
The business lunch is fantastic!
Christina CApril 13, 2014
Chicken Tinga is delicious!
CarlaApril 2, 2011
People aren't lying about the bread pudding! It's amazing. However, not a lot of food for the money.
Yann JaquetApril 24, 2013
I read the tip that said not to spend money here because it was all about the location. I wondered: how bad could it be? Well, the enchiladas were definitely not good. Have a drink, don't eat here!

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