Bocado
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Rustic-chic restaurant and wine bar serving clever American bistro fare from morning to night.
attractions: Central Park, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, Best Buy, Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, Neue Galerie New York, ASPCA Adoption Center, The Great Lawn, The Great Lawn, AMC Orpheum 7, restaurants: Bua Thai Ramen & Robata Grill, Shake Shack Upper East Side, The Penrose Bar, Lexington Candy Shop, Levain Bakery – Upper East Side, NYC, Cafe d’Alsace, Heidelberg Restaurant, Uva, Meijin Ramen, Avoca
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Rustic-chic restaurant and wine bar serving clever American bistro fare from morning to night.
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Stopped by here for dinner - I’ve always passed by, but have never actually eaten here until now. Overall, had a lovely experience. Our server was pretty friendly, and the outdoor dining ambiance is cozy and quiet - perfect for dining with a friend or coming here for a date. For appetizers, we ordered the truffle fries to start which were pretty good. Not the best truffle fries I’ve ever had but they were definitely flavorful and were generous on the portion size (perfect for splitting). Drinks wise, we ordered one of their cider beers, a Rossini (sparkling wine + strawberries) and a Bellini. I’ve never had a Rossini before but it was a little strange haha, I definitely preferred the Bellini and would recommend that instead. For our meals, we ordered the bolognese and the fusilli primavera. Both were very tasty, the pasta was cooked well for both. Sometimes primavera can be on the blander side but this one had a lot of flavors, a little salty maybe because of the capers, but still very enjoyable. Would recommend if you’re looking for a causal night out for dinner!
Leah CummingsLeah Cummings
20
I came here today with a two of my girlies and the food was amazing. The wait for the food was worth it, but it definitely took a lot longer than expected. I ordered the steak Benedict, my two friends ordered the bocado burgers. Their home fries were delicious and well seasoned/cooked. The steak was cooked a little more tougher than medium rare but it was still yummy nonetheless. The poached eggs on my Benedict were a bit over cooked but I didn’t mind it too much. I drenched it all in Tabasco hot sauce anyways so it all just tasted amazing and I was starving. Their Bellinis are tasty and it was nice that they did a complimentary drink (tea, coffee, mimosa, Bellini) with the purchase of an entree. Their menu is more of a lunchy than breakfast vibes but they have a large variety of egg dishes and multiple burgers/sandwich options and pasta (!) to order from. We were also able to pay with 3 separate cards, which is a major plus for large groups! ⭐️Overall: 8.1 ⭐️ Great family friendly environment with good music as well!
Tiffany LinTiffany Lin
10
Stopped by here on Memorial Day before my partner and I went shopping. Our server came by to let us know that we get a complimentary Bellini or mimosa with our meal. My partner doesn’t drink so he asked for a coke and I got myself a mimosa which was okay. I was planning on getting a Bellini afterwards since my partner didn’t have one of the complimentary drinks offered, server said the coke was the complimentary drink. I was more than willing to buy, but by the time I asked her for it she was ready to close us out so she can leave from her shift. Drinks came out quickly but the food took soooo long. We were starving and weren’t even given an appetizer menu and our server did not let us know of any updates on the food. The food was a disappointing, we ordered a margarita flatbread and the Bocado burger. The flatbread tasted old, it wasn’t very flavorful and the burger was dry. Which it was our fault we should have gotten it medium not medium well. All in all, service wasn’t all that great and the food was okay.
Lissette MuñizLissette Muñiz
00
I recently visited a bustling brunch spot, and while the ambiance was lively, but it gets really busy so I would suggest making reservations early on. Service: The service at this establishment was prompt for the most part. Our coffees and water were refilled without having to ask, which was appreciated. However, I found it off-putting when the waiter asked if we wanted the check while we were still enjoying our food. It felt a bit rushed and could have been handled more tactfully. Food: The food had its ups and downs. The French toast, served with maple syrup on the side, was satisfying and met expectations. However, the avocado toast with poached eggs fell short. It lacked seasoning, leaving it bland and unremarkable. Additionally, the side salad accompanying the dish was uninspired, lacking flavor and freshness. Overall, while the ambiance and some aspects of the service were enjoyable, the inconsistency in the food quality detracted from the overall experience.
KRKR
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Today we ordered a dinner set, mussels, and steak and Frites. The bread was average. The mussels had good flavor, but a bit too salty. In addition, the mussels are too tiny, see photo 5. The dinner set we choose Caesar salad, Bocado burger, and Tiramisu. Everything was pretty good. The salad dressing was very nice and not overpowering. The burger patty was thick and juicy, and they were very generous with the avocado slices and cheese. The steak and frites were very good. The steak was well seasoned and very tender. The frites were nice crispy and thick. I was able to taste the slightly sweetness of the potatoes. The roasted carrots were nice, too. Tiramisu was very delicious. Overall, it was a nice meal, but spent more money than I expected.
Bradley CBradley C
10
When my parents come to town they stay in a hotel across the street on E 87th. They'd been here many times and enjoyed the food so we all decided to go there for breakfast one morning on their last visit. The inside decor is very cool and the service was excellent. I had the quesadilla benedict which was really good. My wife had the huevos rancheros and was not very satisfied. The beans weren't that great and the tortillas were really hard to the point that it was difficult to chew them. She thought maybe they were old or stale. Despite the tortilla issue, I would say our overall experience was positive and I think we would come back although we will probably avoid the huevos rancheros in the future.
Zach EZach E
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Nearby Attractions Of Bocado
Central Park
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
Best Buy
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Neue Galerie New York
ASPCA Adoption Center
The Great Lawn
The Great Lawn
AMC Orpheum 7

Central Park
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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