Bocado Restaurant — Restaurant in Ontario

Stuart Cameron: Culinary Maestro & Cherished Moments

I had the absolute pleasure of working with Stuart Cameron, an exceptional Executive Chef, for my daughter's wedding and a subsequent brunch to express our gratitude to our guests, at his restaurant, Bocado.

Stuart's culinary artistry transcends the ordinary; his dishes are not just exquisite but truly tantalizing to the taste buds.

Stuart orchestrated the culinary delights for both my daughter's wedding and the following brunch at Bocado, leaving every guest utterly astounded by the culinary masterpieces he presented. His creativity knows no bounds, and the flavors he conjures are nothing short of mouthwatering. The way he meticulously crafts and presents each dish defies description.

Stuart's collaborative spirit shone as we worked together to curate the perfect menu for our event. Once we outlined our vision, he effortlessly took the reins and transformed it into a dining experience beyond our wildest dreams. Stuart is a professional who takes ownership of every aspect of his craft, driven by an unwavering commitment to satisfying his clients.

He possesses an uncanny ability to see the big picture while paying meticulous attention to the finest details. Stuart's creativity, boundless energy, problem-solving prowess, and unwavering motivation are traits that make him an invaluable asset to any company fortunate enough to have him on board.

In sum, Stuart Cameron's culinary prowess and commitment to exceeding expectations are nothing short of extraordinary. Our experience working with him was nothing less than a culinary masterpiece itself, and I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone seeking culinary excellence and exceptional service. Stuart is truly a remarkable talent in the world of event planning and catering.

I would like to take a moment to extend my heartfelt gratitude to Stuart Cameron for making our beautiful time extremely meaningful. It was such a pleasure to work with you, Stuart, and your culinary artistry added a layer of magic to our daughter's wedding and the subsequent brunch that we will cherish forever. Thank you for your dedication, creativity, and unwavering commitment to making these events extraordinary. You truly transformed our vision into a reality beyond our dreams. Your talent and passion are a gift, and we are immensely grateful for your exceptional contributions to our special occasions.

Your dedication to ensuring every detail was perfect did not go unnoticed, and it was evident that you poured your heart and soul into every dish. The smiles on the faces of our guests, the compliments that flowed throughout the evening, and the lingering flavours that danced on our palates the next day are a testament to your culinary genius.

Stuart, your talent extends far beyond the kitchen. Your ability to understand our needs, your strong ownership of the entire process, and your unwavering commitment to delivering results that pleased us left an indelible mark on our hearts. Your creative approach, boundless energy, solution-oriented mindset, and impeccable communication skills made the entire experience smooth and enjoyable.

Thank you, Stuart, for going above and beyond to make our daughter's wedding and the subsequent brunch a memory we will forever cherish. Your contribution made these moments truly exceptional, and we couldn't have asked for a more talented and dedicated event planner and chef. You are, without a doubt, a true gem in your field, and we look forward to the opportunity to work with you again...

Should be voted the most pretentious restaurant in the county.

Food is good to great and the service was spot on. However this place is incredibly overpriced on their dishes and booze. The menu given showed 2 bottles of red under $100 starting at $92. The list was very obscure, nothing recognizable, we settled on a $15-18 bottle of Taruguin for a mere $114. The biggest down fall for this place is they try to turn over their tables every 75 minutes or better. Before arriving I made it very clear this was our 39th anniversary. After enjoying a few selections from the charcuterie the pressure was on to get ordering, eat and go. Between my wife and I, our bill would eventually come to $367.82, we were there to enjoy ourselves. From the Tapas we ordered an Ensalada Verde, it was excellent. When we went to order our second dish from the Tapas, the waiter suggested we should ordered a couple of dishes at a time. When I asked why, he said our table was booked 3 or 4 more times before closing. I smiled at 1st and he told me he was being pressured to get our table freed up quickly. Now I was not smiling and was getting angered in the middle of my anniversary dinner. So I simply said I am sorry but we will order as we need and we are here to enjoy our night, he left. Our next dish arrived, the Tartare De Came, again it was well presented and was excellent. Now the assistant general manager comes by to tell us they really have many people booked for the table. I ordered another bottle Taruguin. My wife and I, when we go out it is about enjoying each other and conversation. The AGM comes back with our bottle of wine, doesn’t say much but does snap the cork in half. Most upscale restaurants know enough to lay their bottles down while stored just for that reason or maybe the AGM was stressed. A while later our waiter returns to tell us we should order more dishes soon because the kitchen was almost at last call… it’s 6:30 PM. I order another dish from the Tapas, Croquetas De Jamon. Now the general manager comes to the table and tells how she is jumping through hoops to make the magic happen (her words) and all is good, we will experience no more pressure to leave quickly. We are trying to have our anniversary dinner do we really need to know what’s going on in the background? Our Croquetas arrived very well presented and of excellent taste and texture. We were about to order something from the Paella but after reading that we needed to allow 45 minutes for each dish, we decided against sending Management into a coma. Instead I ordered a black coffee and desert, Chocolate Y Maracuya. I guess this place is so pretentious they don’t know how to make coffee and was told I would get an espresso & hot water. Funny how a simple coffee becomes so expensive when you call it an Americano 🙄. The dessert came and again it was excellent. We sat and talked about next year’s travels paid our bill and left. So we arrived a little after 5 and left just before 8. I’m trying to imagine how much money they lost because we were there to enjoy each other and a nice meal. Will we go again or recommend this place? That’s difficult to say. BTW we re-corked our wine, only had one more glass, the rest...

This was quite the experience! This restaurant has Spanish fare (there are gluten-free options). I have never experienced a Tapas restaurant before, but I now understand the allure!

The restaurant is decorated nicely inside, nice vibe for sure.

The hostess at the front door struggled to explain the food when we asked - she said she has been there a year but is still learning. She was friendly however.

We shared the Lubina as a main dish. It was delicious. We also had the Black garlic Manchego - this was tasty, but I wouldn't get it again. The Coliflor was decided on too - this was our favorite! It was so good. We had the Churros for dessert! Delish! We were adequately satiated too after our meal. We were definitely stuffed after the churros!

There is a front dining room and a back dining area too, for larger gatherings. The restaurant was packed, so making a reservation is recommended, I would say (albeit we were there on a Saturday night, so it was obv busy).

This is an expensive restaurant for sure. I'm a thrifty girl, so the prices set me back a bit. Like our fish (see photos) was $46! That is a lot to share among 2 people...but it's the experience, I get it. My best friend treated me for dinner here for my birthday, over and above sweet!! I will bring her back here for hers in May! I think we will make it a twice a year treat.

The tables are very close together, especially the two seaters that we were at. And the restaurant gets very loud, so if you have some auditory issues, you may have to strain to hear your company. If you are looking for a quiet, intimate restaurant experience, this is not it. We were not looking for that though, lol. But I did want to hear everything she had to say! *There is a bar right off to the side of the restaurant, and it's an open kitchen, so that could contribute to the noise.

Our waiter brought me a lit candle in a little bowl to blow out for my birthday, which was a cute touch.

Didn't use the washrooms, so I can't comment on the state of them.

I really enjoyed the experience and am so grateful to have had it. We will be back in the Spring!

*Update - we came back, as planned, as my friend's birthday is on May 31st. 🎂

I tried to book a reservation 2 days before, but there was just bar seating. We were cool with that, and it turned out to be great. We watched staff prepare the meat and cheese plates while we talked with other patrons.

We picked the cauliflower again because we were craving it and the beef tartare....it was soo good. We were both newbies when it came to that dish, but we devoured it (in the most feminine and ladylike way possible, of course).

Churros for dessert again, we will always pick it, because it's sooo good.

Staff were very kind and attentive. Good vibes for sure.

See you in October, thanks for a...