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Bocado Cafe, New York, NY

Bocado Cafe

4.6 (1376)
$30 and under
American
1293 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10128

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Lively
  • Great for brunch
Nestled on the Upper East Side near the renowned Guggenheim, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Central Park, Bocado Cafe warmly welcomes you. As a rustic-chic restaurant and wine bar, we pride ourselves on serving American bistro fare from morning until night.

At Bocado Cafe, we provide a cozy and inviting atmosphere for our guests to enjoy. Whether you're joining us for brunch with friends and family or seeking a night filled with great cocktails, wine, and delicious food, we cater to a variety of dining experiences.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 8:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 8:30 am–10:30 pm Breakfast Mon–Fri 8:30 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 8:30 am–10:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–5:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Upper East Side
  • Cross street
    87th and Lexington Ave
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Trains 4,5,6 to 86th Street and Lexington Ave
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Counter Seating, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,376 people are saying

Bocado Cafe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bocado Cafe on the Upper East Side is celebrated for its "outstanding" service and "incredible" food. Patrons appreciate the "friendly and helpful" staff and the "diverse menu" featuring both comfort food and healthier options. The "warm and cozy" atmosphere, combined with reasonable prices and "generous portions," makes it a neighborhood gem for any meal.
1,376 Reviews
  1. Marie

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff, the service and manager's attention to detail was outstanding when we dined there for brunch. We were a group of seven and every single one of our orders were all gobbled up instantly.

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  2. Diane VIP

    New York City21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a wonderful restaurant, especially on the upper east side. The staff the manager everybody is so accommodating you have to go here. The food is incredible.

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  3. LC

    New York City20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My turkey burger was cooked to perfection. The waiter was excellent- continuing to refill our glasses with water without us asking

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  4. Beverly

    New York City40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and service are wonderful. It was much quieter and less crowded this holiday weekend so was even more enjoyable than prior times.

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  5. bill VIP

    New York City40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    a very casual brasserie style resto serving comfort food from USA and Italy: staff from NYC and Philippines lend a great level of hospitality and warmth to what might have been a standard UES cafe. But it is the unexpected quality and diversity of the food that brings many people back together here. Pricing is fair and maybe even a bargain when one considers the "free" Mimosas at brunch. All in all, a surprise gem on Lexington in the upper 80s.

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  6. Kathleen

    New York City35 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Terrific local bistro with American food. I go often.

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  7. Linda VIP

    New York City7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I ordered a chopped Mediterranean salad. It came out with a ton of feta, a few soggy lettuce leaves, and chopped olives and peppers. Very unsatisfying and unattractive.

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  8. Ernie VIP

    New York City40 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 10, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to catch up with friends. Staff is always very friendly and helpful. Service is awesome. The Farmer's omelet is delicious.

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  9. Dawn

    New York City12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Close to home and menu satisfied everyone in our group. Very nice service.

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  10. Steffi

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food,service and atmosphere We were thrilled that although the restaurant was full, the noise level was not bad and we were able to enjoy conversation. Our vegan friend had an amazing experience. Also with a handicap seat we were near the bathroom which was on the same level (no stairs or elevators) 10 out of ten casual dining experience

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Bocado Cafe is rated 4.6 stars by 1376 OpenTable diners.

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  5. Upper East Side

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 27 times today
Google Map for Bocado Cafe

1293 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10128

Additional information

  • Cross street
    87th and Lexington Ave
  • Neighborhood
    Upper East Side
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 8:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 8:30 am–10:30 pm Breakfast Mon–Fri 8:30 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 8:30 am–10:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–5:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Trains 4,5,6 to 86th Street and Lexington Ave
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Counter Seating, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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