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Boca, Hickory, NC

Boca

4.7 (133)
$30 and under
Tapas / Small Plates
74 8th Street SE, #108, Hickory, NC 28602

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 13 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
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
  • 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 133 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Boca offers a "beautiful restaurant" setting with "terrific food and cocktails" and "good live music." Guests praise the "amazing" service, with standout servers like Jimmy and Jose. While the "Moroccan Chicken Tagine" comes highly recommended, some diners note service delays and seek more menu clarity. A "fun and lively" atmosphere prevails.
133 Reviews
  1. Shirllene

    Asheville / Western North Carolina14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Boca. We were celebrating our anniversary and enjoyed our meal, server was great and as always, had a lovely time

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  2. Lisa

    Charlotte1 review

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have eaten at Boca two times, so we’re still getting used to the menu. I wish they served the same items that they have on the Lunch menu….because I, personally haven’t found anything that I just love 🫤. I ordered the “Persian Falafel” thinking it would be some type of sandwich, but it was more like an appetizer to share. A bit too much to just eat as my meal. I will continue to try different things, though because it’s a really nice place.

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  3. Chyrll

    South Carolina3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a wonderful dinner we had with family. Our server was outstanding! The food was great!

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  4. anne

    South Carolina4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I loved this restaurant. The decor is so casual-classy, with lots of sculptures and paintings, and comfortable space between tables and booths. The food choices were very creative and varied, and the option of small plates or entrees is always appreciated . Food was prepared and plated beautifully. It was also delicious! Our server was friendly and professional…..we were treated well. I want to try everything on the menu!

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  5. Kim

    Charlotte1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This evening was a birthday celebration. Our server Jimmie was very personable, knowledgeable, & attentive. The small plates & entrees (Bolognese & filets) were delicious. A very enjoyable evening. We'll be back.

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  6. 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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  7. Ronnie VIP

    Charlotte4 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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FAQs

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

Boca is rated 4.7 stars by 133 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
9:00 PM
Booked 13 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
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