AlleyCat — Restaurant in Boca Raton

Brunch at Alley Cat exceeded our expectations!

My wife and I have been devoted fans of Alley Cat since its previous location, and Chef Eric's culinary creations never disappoint.

Upon being seated, we were warmly greeted by our server, Amanda, whose vibrant energy and helpfulness set a positive tone for our experience.

For a brunch drink, I opted for the "Yuzu Bloody Mary," spiced up with sriracha and boasting a delightful hint of lemon, as Amanda explained. It was a welcome departure from the mundane bloody marys I've had recently in Delray; in fact, it outshone them by far.

We love deviled eggs and once I saw them on the menu I had to try them. As depicted in the photo, they were utterly delectable. The yolk mixture surprised us with its refreshing lemon flavor, complemented by the delightful crunch of tiny chives. Usually I consume faster than my wife but in this case she devoured them just as fast as me.

For my brunch entree, I ordered the wagyu steak and eggs, and it was nothing short of delicious! While I've sampled steak and eggs at numerous establishments, this rendition stood out. The steak was impeccably cooked, and when paired with the teriyaki sauce and eggs, it was a symphony of umami flavors.

My wife opted for the house-made everything bagel with salmon and avocado. Hailing from Connecticut, she's a discerning judge of bagels, and she couldn't stop singing its praises. After trying a bite, I'm tempted to order the bagel myself next time.

Alley Cat's meticulous attention to detail shines through in every aspect of their brunch experience, leaving us eagerly anticipating our return, whether it be...

AlleyCat Izakaya is loud, lively, and definitely trying to be a good time… but if you’re coming here expecting a top-tier sushi experience, you might walk out a little confused (and mildly disappointed).

Let’s start with what worked. The spicy tuna crispy rice was the best thing on the table! Crunchy, spicy, flavorful… basically a one-bite wonder.

The wasabi Caesar salad? Weirdly incredible. Creamy, bold, a little sharp. Who knew Caesar dressing needed wasabi?

The Yaki beef noodles were solid too; hearty and flavorful with a comforting depth.

But the sushi rolls? Just okay. Nothing memorable. For a place that reads “Japanese” in concept, it leans way more toward izakaya-style dishes than actual standout sushi. And maybe that’s the point.

The issue is when you hear this is from the same chef behind Sunset Sushi and Sushi by Bou, you expect more. This didn’t hit the same way. As the kids say it… it was mid.

The vibe is fun if you like a buzzy room with a lot going on. Indoors is loud and high-energy. Outdoors is calmer and good for conversation. The staff was great, and the parking in the back is a nice plus.

But all in, it’s a 3-star experience. Not bad, but not somewhere I’d rush back to. If you’re going for a vibe and some decent plates, cool. But if you’re chasing great sushi? This probably...

I've been wanting to come to AlleyCat for quite some time now and mostly because of their handrolls. Not a lot of Japanese restaurants around our area offer that. I came in on a Tuesday night and to my surprise they discontinued it. I had just peeped the menu online before making the drive and it's still posted there sigh.

Well I went ahead and tried something else. The snow crab tacos and the salmon nigiri tasting. My partner had the wagyu dumplings and the surf and turf roll. The snow crab tacos were stuffed with meat which was great - filling. Unfortunately, it was dry and didn't have sauce / taste. As for the salmon nigiri tasting - I received 4 pieces. I had to ask the server what was what because it was brought to me with no description. After he explained each, he realized two were the same or one was just plain. He went back to the sushi chef who made it and offered to spruce it up for me. I asked for ikura to go on top and they granted my wish. The wagyu dumplings were thick and only ok to me. The surf and turf roll was probably the best thing that hit our table. I would order that again.

Other than that, we had exceptional service here. I thought the prices on the menu were a bit high but overall it was an...