Boca Grille and Raw Bar — Restaurant in Fairfield

I’ve been to this restaurant at least 6 times and was excited to go here on Sunday after winning rocks paper scissors with my son (who wanted Flipside). While we were seated promptly and drinks and our appetizer came on time and were fine, one big event — my younger son’s steak sandwich coming 15 minutes late (I timed it) — ruined my experience.

We got barely a whisper of an apology as we all tried we waited for his food (and kept getting told it was coming soon). There was NO offer to get us extra drinks or something like fries for my poor kid. Our family tries to wait for everyone to receive their food before digging in. I try hard to set an example for my kids. But eventually we got so hungry and tired of waiting that we ate (but it was hard to enjoy my dinner because I was thinking about him). That’s when I discovered the chicken add on to my salad was dry and rubbery — and not really something I wanted to eat. I mentioned this to the waitress, there was no “can I get you something else?” she just kind of mumbled “sorry.”

For the cost of the food and ambiance, I expected a more elevated experience. But I found myself wishing we had just gone to Little Pub instead.

I left the restaurant feeling disappointed my son didn’t win rock paper scissors (which is why we went here — it was my choice). They did take my salad off the bills and comp our nonalcoholic beverages. That was nice. Also, the fries I snagged from my older kid’s plate (since I was starving were good, hence the 3 stars. But this place is no longer on my short list of...

Today I went to Boca for the first time very nice setting, when being seated I notice about (5) other groups of two people seated about 10 mins after I’ve been seated. At one point after a waitress went over to each table and not once came over to my table twice walking by, taken the other orders from tables that showed up way after I did, I then flagged down a women that was standing around watching she then let someone know I wasn’t being helped after two people let her know they wasn’t sure who was going to handle are table, so for the 4 stars it’s for that reason it was a little awkward but I wanted to give it the benefit on the doubt, food was really well prepared. And I do thank the waiter that did take are order he was a nice gentleman. Just keep in mind some people are new to places and some returning your first impression...

Boca Grille and Raw Bar was a decent experience not great not terrible. The experience was whatever and the view from the patio was definitely a highlight, especially around sunset. It’s the kind of place that feels more about location than standout food or service.

The menu had a decent range of options, and while nothing really blew us away, most of what we tried was solid. The oysters were fresh, but lacked in actual flavor. I had a sandwich, which was cooked well but a little bland.

Service was hit or miss. Our server was friendly, between courses but getting the check took more effort than it should have. Prices felt slightly high for what we got, but that might just be the cost of dining near the water. Fine spot and will...