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Boca, Hickory, NC

Boca

4.6 (128)
$30 and under
Tapas / Small Plates
74 8th Street SE, #108, Hickory, NC 28602

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
Hickory's first restaurant & wine bar specializing in Spanish, Mediterranean and Moroccan style tapas. Share a collection of traditional, unique and eclectic smalls plates with your family and friends while enjoying the Spanish carefree manner of eating. Pair your tapas with a wonderfully crafted cocktail from our mixology team or a delightful glass of wine. Whether you choose to dine inside our stunning, industrial-chic restaurant or outside on our beautifully decorated patio, you're sure to enjoy every minute at BOCA. Cheers!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Taylor Fisher
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Hickory
  • Cross street
    74 8th Street SE Hickory NC 28602
  • Parking details
    Self
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 128 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Boca offers a "romantic" atmosphere with "outstanding food" and "great service," complemented by "amazing live music." The menu features flavorful dishes like Moroccan Chicken Tagine. While some have noted service delays and menu spice levels, the lively ambiance and attentive staff make it a "great night" destination.
128 Reviews
  1. Scott

    Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful restaurant and our waiter, Jimmy, was amazing.

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  2. Ronnie VIP

    Charlotte3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely space, terrific food and cocktails, and good live music. Unfortunately, some issues with the service dimmed the experience for us. Our server was great at first, walking us through the concept and menu since it was our first time dining at Boca. Our cocktails were slow to arrive, even though it wasn't very busy yet, because our server had to return to confirm my drink order (which was wrong and I corrected). We ordered several dishes which were timed well, not served all at once but with minimal lag time. Our server left the dessert menu for us and didn't return to our table; after nearly 30 minutes, we asked the host to flag him down so we could pay (at this point we'd given up on dessert and/or additional drinks). He arrived with the check, said "Sorry about that," processed our card, and disappeared again. When we arrived home, my husband checked the customer-copy bill and found that our server had charged us for both my cocktail (a Boca Old Fashioned) AND the one he'd mistakenly entered and corrected (an espresso martini). We were disappointed with the evening not only because it was our first time at Boca due to friends' recommendations, but also because it was our first night out since moving to Hickory. I hope if we choose to return the experience will be in line with the rave reviews we've heard so much about.

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  3. Margaret VIP

    South Carolina32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outastanding food and service. Don’t miss this place.

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  4. marti

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service! Sat outside, beautiful evening, great meal

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  5. JanetM

    San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jose, our server was great! The live music was amazing. LOVE THE ATMOSPHERE- romantic

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  6. Julie VIP

    Charlotte6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I recently dined at Bocca, and it was an amazing experience! The service was friendly and attentive, making us feel right at home. The food was outstanding—each dish was full of flavor and beautifully presented. I highly recommend the Moroccan Chicken Tagine. The atmosphere was fun and lively as they had live music the night we were there. I can’t wait to go back!

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  7. Robin

    Orlando / Central Florida East1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed sitting out on the patio. Food was delicious and service was great!

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  8. Tracie

    Philadelphia County4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you’re looking for a nice evening out on a Friday night, that’s not too expensive has a wonderful food and great entertainment. You need to go to Boca. From the moment you walk in you know it’s gonna be a great night. The food was great, although we did make some tips about making it even better. For one then brussels sprouts needed a little bit more garlic sauce. The original paella needed to be a little bit more moist. It was great tasting, but it was a little bit dry.

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  9. Steve VIP

    Charlotte25 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We enjoy Boca. However, last night it was very busy! We waited for drinks. We waited for appetizers. We waited to give our order. Everything was good,except for the sliders. They were too spicy. It would be nice for the menu to point out that entree's are spicy! We passed on dessert due to the fact that everything was taking so long. Some new additions to the menu would be nice!

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  10. julia

    Charlotte1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was the perfect spot to go before prom. I was on a date (? maybe) and we went to eat before prom. The food was delicious, the server treated us insanely kind even though we had no clue what the menu meant, and made sure to compliment us throughout the meal. He was super funny too. The environment was super romantic and cool and there was a live guitarist at the end which was cool. Our reservation was at 5:15 which was good to beat the other prom crowd. It was a little noisy but the place was filled with teens so it made sense. Food came out super fast too. It was pretty pricey but if you're looking for a good romantic and upscale place, don't miss out on Boca.

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FAQs

Boca offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (828) 855-9944.

Boca is rated 4.6 stars by 128 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Google Map for Boca

74 8th Street SE, #108, Hickory, NC 28602

Additional information

  • Cross street
    74 8th Street SE Hickory NC 28602
  • Neighborhood
    Hickory
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Self
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Taylor Fisher
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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