Boca - Sarasota

Name: Boca - Sarasota
Address: 19 South Lemon Ave., Sarasota, FL, United States, 34239
Telephone: (941) 256-3565
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

1105 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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Boca Kitchen Bar & Market brings delectable flavors in modern American comfort cuisine to downtown Sarasota. Located by the performing arts district in the heart of downtown Sarasota,the restaurant boasts beautiful indoor and outdoor seating options as well as a view of the open kitchen where you can watch Chefs create dishes you are about to enjoy. Sit back and enjoy the relaxed ambiance with rustic décor and a varied menu including Boca favorites such as fried green tomatoes, grow-wall salads, freshly made flatbreads, yellowfin tuna and the daily fresh fish. Our burgers and meatloaf are made from the finest prime beef and our chicken is farmed naturally without artificial hormones. At Boca we believe high quality ingredients deliver top flavors and with the farm-to-table method everyone is a winner.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 5, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Lunch: Monday-Friday 11am-4:00pm Brunch: Saturday-Sunday 9:30am-4:00pm Dinner: Sunday-Thursday 4:00pm-11:00pn Friday-Satuday 4:00pm-12:00am
Phone number
(941) 256-3565
Website
http://www.bocasarasota.com/
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Please contact Boca Sarasota directly for private dining inquiries.

Location
19 South Lemon Ave., Sarasota, FL 34239
Neighborhood
Sarasota
Parking details
None

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Popular dishes

Tuna Poke$13.00
Wontons, avocado, togarashi, heirloom tomatoes, micro cilantro, sweet soy
Sambuca P.E.I. Mussels^$12.00
Sambuca, garlic, fresh herbs, toasted baguette
Fried Green Tomatoes$9.00
Pimento cheese, tomato jam, Boca bacon
Heirloom Tomato Caprese^$12.00
Roasted pears, burrata cheese, arugula, pear balsamic vinegar, candied pecans
Roasted Gulf Oysters$15.00
Garlic toasted croutons, parmesan cheese, parsley pesto
Smoked Fish Dip$9.00
Smoked fish served with Urban Canning pickled accoutrements
Zucchini Fries$9.00
Summer Green squash lightly dusted in rice flour with green goddess dip

Boca Combos

Upgrade to any salad for $2

Today's 1/2 Flatbread & Soup of the Season$10.00
Today's 1/2 Flatbread & Farm House Salad$10.00

Market Specials

Add to Entrée: Kale Caesar $4 / Bibb Salad $4 / Cup of Soup $4

60 Spice Chicken$17.00
Tecumseh Farms air-chilled fresh chicken, brussel hash, roasted cipollini onions, preserved lemon salsa verde
Yellowfin Tuna$21.00
#1 Ahi Tuna, Kimchi forbidden rice, coconut broth, baby bok choy, sweet soy reduction
Staff Meal$16.00
Just order it… Chef says you'll love it
Today's Market Fish
Whatever the fisherman brings in
- MKT

Sandwiches

Mission Grilled Cheese$11.00
Dolce gorgonzola, aged provolone, goat cheese, caramelized onions, braised mushrooms, grilled green tomatoes, A.B.O. Chips
Montreal$14.00
House smoked corned beef, whole grain mustard, Gruyère cheese, cabbage slaw, brioche bun, parmesan truffle fries
Boca Cubano$13.00
Smoked ham, pork & soppressata, tomatoes, sweet onions, pickles, gruyère cheese, Urban Canning German IPA mustard, parmesan truffle fries
Sweet T Chicken Salad$13.00
Baked croissant, sweet tea brined chicken, grapes, pears, lettuce, tomato, side farm house salad
Omg Burger*$14.00
Oak grilled 100% USDA prime beef, bibb lettuce, aged white cheddar, pickled onions, tomato, sweet relish aïoli, parmesan truffle fries
Sobe Chicken Burger$13.00
Mesquite grilled chicken burger, bibb lettuce, tomato, avocado, cowboy candy, feta, garlic aïoli, A.B.O. Chips

Flatbreads

Today's Flatbread
Please let your server fill you in
- MKT
Heritage & Swine Flatbread$13.00
Boca Bacon, white barbecue sauce, caramelized onions, heritage tomatoes, manchego and arugula
Brie & Apple Flatbread$13.00
Brie, granny smith apples, pickled red onions, sweet aïoli, roasted air-chilled chicken
Shorty UC Flatbread$13.00
Caramelized onions, smoked gouda cheese, coffee infused brown mustard, smoke paprika, tomato jam, cheerwine short ribs

Soup for the Soul, Love From the Garden

Add to Any Salad: Spiced Chicken $7 / Shrimp $7 / Steak $8 / Seared Tuna $8

Market Inspired Gazpacho$7.00
Chilled soup with vegetables inspired by our local farms
Soup of the Season$6.00
Chef's daily inspiration
Organic Spinach^$12.00
Almond goat cheese croquette, oven-dried grapes, toasted almonds, warm apple + Boca Bacon vinaigrette
Boca Chopped Salad$12.00
Romaine, roasted air-chilled chicken, red onions, garbanzo beans, cucumbers, soppressata, kalamata olives, caper berries, dolce blue cheese, red wine vinaigrette, tomatoes
House Kale Caesar Salad^$9.00
Kale, romaine, manchego, parmesan, roasted garlic & anchovy vinaigrette, honey glazed butternut squash, crispy capers
Triple Bibb Lettuce^$8.00
From Uriah's Grow Wall. Candied oranges, 7 herbs, champagne vinaigrette, blistered tomatoes
Local Farm House Salad^$9.00
From Uriah's Grow Wall. Fresh greens, local vegetables, feta cheese, rosemary fig balsamic

Sides

Maple Glazed Brussels Hash with Boca Bacon$7.00
Smoked Gouda Grits$6.00
Truffle Parmesan Fries$6.00
A.B.O. Chips with Boca Dip$4.00
Roasted Corn Succotash$7.00
sriracha pickled okra
Zucchini Fries$8.00
Pickle Board$8.00

What 1,105 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Sarasota / Bradenton
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Sarasota / Bradenton
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mllcpa
Indiana
106 reviews
vip
4.0
106 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
Refused to let us sit outside even though it was mostly empty. Probably won’t go back for awhile
HR
HeatherR
Tampa
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on September 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
The food is always delicious! Brought our family who was visiting and they enjoyed every bite.
CV
CVdM
Washington DC
24 reviews
3.0
24 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2022
overall3food4service5ambience3
The experience was decreased by the noise - the decor didn’t help noise. Next time upstairs might be a better option. Menu a challenge because in addition to printed options there are others: chef’s staff dinner option; chefs special; soup of the day. Was there a drink of the day, I don’t remember? The baked oysters (5 not 6?) really were delicious as were the truffle fries. Skirt steak with potato’s, carrots, mushrooms got high marks, rib steak not so much - request was med rare, it was served blue. Explanation? Kitchen ‘preference’ is to undercook and have it come back for refry. Before returning I could see it was stringy so not surprised edible piece of meat was less than half original, tough and cooked well. Fish entre was acceptable. I wouldn’t choose to return but if my dining our friends insist I’ll go along and try something else.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orlando
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 18, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Very impressed with the excellent meal and friendly staff.
JH
JohnH
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very good food. Our server was outstanding. Atmosphere is very good.
TT
TobyT
Dallas
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Brett is always a great server.
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Anonymous
Tampa
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 11, 2022
overall3food5service2ambience5
Drinks and food were excellent. The staff was nice, informative, but not very attentive. Hence the 3 stars.
VS
ValerieS
New Orleans
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Amazing food! Shrimp and grits were the best I’ve ever had. Excellent Caesar salad as well. Service was good and the vibe was perfect for girls night.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tampa
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food.
DZ
DeaZ
Charleston
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service were outstanding. Really cool space. We will be back again. Highly recommended.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Just moved to the area and trying different restaurants every weekend. Boca’s menu is what made me choose to eat there! My boyfriend and I both got a burger, and they were delicious! The drinks were also good and refreshing! We definitely want to go back try something different on the menu! Would definitely recommend this place for a date night!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always delicious food and such a beautiful presentation of the food! And my little doggies were able to join on the patio as well!
RW
RomanusW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Yummy goodness & fantastic kind service. Looking forward to next treat
CS
CeeSee
New York Area
164 reviews
vip
4.0
164 reviews
Dined on August 28, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Fun brunch. Hearty portions.
VR
VickiR
Tampa
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great!! We love Boca chopped salad and zucchini fries!! One of our fave spots!!
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Firemurf
Chicago
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Boca is one of our go-to’s! We live downtown and it’s great to walk to Boca…
AO
AngelaO
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were satisfied with everything we ordered. Our server was also excellent.
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Rachealrdv
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My friend and I had such a lovely time for brunch at Boca! Food was delicious and came out quickly, prices very fair, and our server Brittany was so kind, always there exactly when we needed her yet never overbearing. It’s a little on the noisy side during busy hours (though it didn’t keep us from being able to chat!) but it is a small space - and so cozy! We enjoyed waiting out a rainy evening sipping yummy cappuccinos.
JM
JennieM
Savannah
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food! Great service! Absolutely loved this place. The watermelon cocktails is delightful!
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bethc
Tampa
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love this place!
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bonniem
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved everything. Food is wonderful, our waitress was terrific and friendly.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Key West
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The wait service was exceptional and very accommodating! The food was on point and we had a wonderful time gathering with friends.
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Wonderful
Washington DC
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Fabulous food and flawless service. You can't go wrong at this restaurant
JG
JulesG
Orlando
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very friendly. Devin was our waiter- great guy. Food was exceptional. We will definitely return to Boca next visit to Sarasota! Thanks Devin!
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lesann
Tampa
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great choices and delicious. The mussels and tuna tacos were excellent
b
bethc
Tampa
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on August 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food and staff. We will be back with friends and family.
HB
HeathB
Tampa
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and exceptional server. Was a little loud, but I didn’t mind.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
We ate upstairs, smaller area but it was fine. Decent service, went with “staff meal.” Food and drinks were good, will be back to try more of the menu.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service was great! The food was exceptionally delicious!
HN
HeatherN
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love Boca! Been there several times, food is great along with the service and atmosphere. Highly recommend for a day night, friends or any occasion.
RT
RebeccaT
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place is our new favorite restaurant in Sarasota. The food, service, and atmosphere are simply amazing and has an urban, sophisticated vibe. The front of house manager is super friendly, efficient, and customer service-oriented. We can’t wait to go back!! We had the Tuna Poke Bowl, Grandma’s Flatbread, and Carne Asada Tacos. All were outstanding.
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donnas
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great time. Love atmosphere. Had burger and drinks. Excellent.
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eat2live
Indiana
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
nice clean place with great food and service. Prices are very reasonable, portions are big. I will be back for more.
BB
BB18
Baltimore
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My husband and I had a great meal at Boca while visiting the area. The vibe is industrial/comfortable. Every staff member was great and the kitchen was super helpful with my allergies. We usually eat at similar places (local emphasis, creative combinations, great cocktails, etc.) at home and were really happy with our experience. We would return anytime. Food was super tasty and portions were the perfect size.
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Emily
Tampa
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience4
This was our first time dining at Boca and it was such a great experience! All of the food we ordered was very tasty and fresh.
PJ
PerneilusJ
Orlando
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience4
The food was excellent! The OMG burger should be on America’s top 10 in the US. The Lobster and Pink shrimp was delicious, and lastly the Grandma’s flat bread had the most tender steak and fresh sauce one could ask for. My only complaint our waiter took several orders from tables that were seated after us almost causing us to leave. Glad we didn’t because the chef saved the night! I will definitely return but at a less busy time.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
We love this place! Great good and wonderful selection! Always so pleased when I leave! Their specials are always soooo good too! Must eat in Sarasota!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orlando
9 reviews
vip
2.0
9 reviews
Dined on July 25, 2022
overall2food4service1ambience2
Food was great as always. Our server was very poor, seemed in a bad mood, no smiling, no pleasantries. Didn’t tell us the specials, didn’t top up the sodas, didn’t give us our appetizer first as we requested, brought us the check after the mains without asking if we wanted anything else! As the restaurant was quiet, the bad vibes from our server made our experience fairly awkward.
MZ
MisterZee
Tampa
51 reviews
vip
4.0
51 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience3
Went to Boca for Brunch on a Sunday. Staff are all very friendly and courteous. But service was slow. Not sure if it was a staffing issue or what. I got coffee, and it was lukewarm. Waitress asked me how the coffee was, and I told her, and eventually got a new hotter cup. Took a while for the food (5-10 minutes longer than I'd expect for what our party of 3 ordered). Food was good, as expected. Overall, I love the food and atmosphere at Boca. Just letting people know about the experience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall2food4service5ambience5
The AC was not working. It was extremely hot and doors were opened which made it worse. Manger decided to close early due to very uncomfortable temps in the restaurant. While the food and service was good we were literally sweating which made it unpleasant.

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Boca - Sarasota is rated 4.6 stars by 1105 OpenTable diners.

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

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 5, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

19 South Lemon Ave., Sarasota, FL 34239

Additional information

Neighborhood
Sarasota
Hours of operation
Lunch: Monday-Friday 11am-4:00pm Brunch: Saturday-Sunday 9:30am-4:00pm Dinner: Sunday-Thursday 4:00pm-11:00pn Friday-Satuday 4:00pm-12:00am
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None

Website
http://www.bocasarasota.com/
Phone number
(941) 256-3565
Catering
Please contact Boca Sarasota directly for private dining inquiries.

Boca - Sarasota

Make a reservation

Additional information

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Tastings

Tuna Poke$13.00

Sambuca P.E.I. Mussels^$12.00

Fried Green Tomatoes$9.00

Heirloom Tomato Caprese^$12.00

Roasted Gulf Oysters$15.00

Smoked Fish Dip$9.00

Zucchini Fries$9.00

Boca Combos

Today's 1/2 Flatbread & Soup of the Season$10.00

Today's 1/2 Flatbread & Farm House Salad$10.00

Market Specials

60 Spice Chicken$17.00

Yellowfin Tuna$21.00

Staff Meal$16.00

Today's Market Fish

Sandwiches

Mission Grilled Cheese$11.00

Montreal$14.00

Boca Cubano$13.00

Sweet T Chicken Salad$13.00

Omg Burger*$14.00

Sobe Chicken Burger$13.00

Flatbreads

Today's Flatbread

Heritage & Swine Flatbread$13.00

Brie & Apple Flatbread$13.00

Shorty UC Flatbread$13.00

Soup for the Soul, Love From the Garden

Market Inspired Gazpacho$7.00

Soup of the Season$6.00

Organic Spinach^$12.00

Boca Chopped Salad$12.00

House Kale Caesar Salad^$9.00

Triple Bibb Lettuce^$8.00

Local Farm House Salad^$9.00

Sides

Maple Glazed Brussels Hash with Boca Bacon$7.00

Smoked Gouda Grits$6.00

Truffle Parmesan Fries$6.00

A.B.O. Chips with Boca Dip$4.00

Roasted Corn Succotash$7.00

Zucchini Fries$8.00

Pickle Board$8.00

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