Bocas Grill Orlando — Restaurant in Dr. Phillips

2 different reviews! separate experiences. [[ •Dining for 2 on a Tuesday early evening around 4pm. Had Manoli as a server, he was kind & very informative as a server, offered recommendation checked in on us and paid attention even when passing by, great server. Informed us of items on their new happy hour, was informative about pointing out the items throughout the menu & explaining them. ordered CACHAPA WITH CHEESE & LEVIN TRUFFLE BURGER both had great taste & good portion size. Food came out very fast in drive however the cachapa was served barely warmed, would of enjoyed the dish more if it was hot. ]]

[[•Dining for 2 on a Friday night around 7pm. Timing inconsistencies lead to a poor experience & cold plates. Ordered meal & ate appetizer all before neighboring table was seated or ordered, yet their main dishes were brought out to be served before ours. Ordered the TRIO DE EMPANADAS, flavors were good, but one of the two chicken options came out ICE cold chicken on top. Ordered PICANHA BURGER the pieces came diced up in cubes, difficult to eat because it slides all out each bite. The grilling cheese was a thick cut so the inside was cold and the outside was barely warmed, and avocados slices on it were brown & slimy. Couldn’t eat more than 2 bites of this burger unfortunately. Seated outdoors, the table next to saxophone player before the performance began. It was way too loud for anyone to be seated there, we had to yell across to each other & yell to order our menu items all evening. Hosts were unprofessional, one woman was eating at host stand & 4-5 staff at all times crowding in the entryway looking into the restaurant & chatting among themselves seeming to joke off with each other, very awkward to be continually watched by a group of staff, also the group were making jokes and encouraging loud crowd clapping in the middle of the saxophone performers songs making for awkward moments that the staff thought was funny but interrupted the evening atmosphere. Server Wilson was welcoming, friendly & informative & checked in on us. The servers offered their promotional free desert for exchange of online review. The person I shared the dining experience with had enjoyable dishes & left their review in exchange for the free desert offer.]]

Multiple online menus on varying sites show varying prices for the same items, prices were higher in restaurant menus, misleading & inconsistent. Second visit saw crew photographing food, possibly for updating social media or...

Experience Thanks to Manoli!

My family and I recently had the pleasure of dining at, Bocas Grill Orlando; 7600 Dr Phillips Blvd #22, Orlando, FL 32819. and were blown away by the experience, thanks largely to our waiter, Manoli.

From the moment we walked in, Manoli made us feel incredibly welcome and respected. His attentiveness and willingness to go above and beyond with our order were truly appreciated. Even when he asked if any of us have any allergies. Very thoughtful on his behalf. This was especially impressive to see how patient he was with us, especially considering it was our first time there, as we were visiting from Brooklyn.

The food itself was fantastic. The “Pescado Frito, and Parrilla Mixa Boca’s Grill,” dishes were beautifully presented and tasted amazing, along with other yummy plates. I particularly enjoyed the mango juice – my family and I couldn't get enough! We ended up ordering several cups each, which is a testament to how much we enjoyed it.

Beyond the food, Manoli service truly elevated our dining experience. He was present when we needed anything, but also allowed us space to enjoy our meal and conversation. We shared laughter, and positive communication and really enjoyed the interaction with him. It's clear he cares about creating a positive and enjoyable atmosphere for his customers.

Overall, I would highly recommend Bocas Grill Orlando; 7600 Dr Phillips Blvd #22, Orlando, FL 32819, especially if you're looking for delicious food and exceptional service. We will definitely be returning!

Thank you, Manoli for your hospitality and for making our first visit...

My first time experiencing Bocas and it was a nice setting. If you want to enjoy a date night with your loved one I would recommend. The outside seating is the perfect spot, as I feel it has a more of an intimate setting than inside. We went during a less busier time which had a more calming feel to it. The staff is super friendly, although the only downside is when asking questions about the menu it was hard to get a response about what the dishes actually tasted like or contained. They have a lot to choose from and I think it makes it hard for one to choose from. I ended up ordering the creamy noodles W/ smoked shrimp and to top it off I had a refreshing strawberry lemonade. The strawberry lemonade tasted fresh and not something that was from a container. I would definitely recommend. My husband ordered the grilled skirt steak W beans and white rice. He also chose a side of truffle fries which he said he didn’t really like so much. We aren’t really fry eaters so that may have been his own dislike. He ordered the Moscow Mule which was great. Overall the food was excellent for presentation, I couldn’t finish the Wok noodles because I felt it was really “cheesy” but the dish overall was really good. The steak was cooked to his liking and the rice and beans were great as well. So given my experience I gave it a 4 as it wasn’t spectacular but it would be something worth trying again. In my opinion I recommend anyone to give them a try! If you love flavor, hospitality and a great date night setting than this is the place...