First time eating at this restaurant and it was delightful. Our server was very helpful very nice The food was absolutely mouthwatering The prices are even better, especially for Saratoga We will definitely be back. read more

This is one of the restaurants that open to later hours on Broadway in Saratoga Springs. They have multiple long tables suitable for group gatherings. The menu has traditional Spanish tapas and dishes, but the flavor is slightly subpar. The rice in the paella is too thick and not forming a crusty texture. The shishito peppers could be more blistered/wrinkled for the flavors. But the sautéed mussels was a great combination with chorizo, definitely recommend to try Overall, we enjoyed spending time here. Wojkd recommend this place for getting drinks and pairing with tapas read more

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Once again we had a delicious meal and an excellent waitress. This is possibly our favorite Saratoga Springs restaurant. read more

Boca Bistro - Sparkling non-alcoholic wine is now available! - Spanish Near Me - Saratoga Springs, New York

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My family and I stopped in for dinner here while in town for a wedding. We were a decently large group of 7 and the inside of the restaurant was packed. Luckily, they were able to seat us on the front patio at two separate tables. It was still a warm summer night so the weather was perfect for patio weather! All of the food that we got was delicious! Drinks were tasty as well and service was great. Overall, we really enjoyed our time here and would come back again if in town. read more

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I really liked the vibe in here and our server was incredibly attentive. We found the food to be just okay, with some dishes lacking in flavor, and the clams and muscles in the paella were a bit under done. read more

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This was my second visit to Boca Bistro, a colleague and I stopped in for their flight and bites offering at the bar on a Monday. The atmosphere was casual and laid-back, providing a perfect respite after a long day. I ordered the flights and bites special; while I was slightly disappointed that most cocktails contained wine, I managed to find two options that suited my taste. For my bites, I chose the stuffed peppers, ham croquettes, and sautéed mushrooms. The mushrooms were wonderfully garlicky, and their aroma was incredibly enticing. The ham croquettes were absolutely divine, and I will definitely be ordering a full order of them on my next visit. The stuffed peppers were flavorful and made for a nice vegetarian option. We also ordered the calamari and deviled eggs, both of which were delectable. Overall, this is definitely a spot we will be returning to! read more

Boca Bistro - Sauteed Mushrooms Ham Croquettes (2)Deviled Eggs Fried Calamari - Spanish Near Me - Saratoga Springs, New York

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This is a very casual Tapa's spot with some pretty authentic Spanish dishes. We stayed with the traditional Tapa menu and it did not disappoint. The pork belly is amazing , the clams were perfectly seasoned and cooked. The shrimp in garlic while not as authentic still very good. The manchengo and ham platter paired well with the compote it is severed with. Sangria was good not too sweet and the dessert was outstanding. The churro's were light and airy and melted in your mouth. read more

Boca Bistro - Pork Belly and Fried Artichokes ! Both winners. - Spanish Near Me - Saratoga Springs, New York

Had a great dinner with my team last night at Boca Bistro! My colleague ordered the Mediterranean Grain Bowl and Goat Cheese Salad--both looked fresh and full of flavor. The Paella de Marisco was a hit; my colleague said it was perfectly cooked. I went with the special salad they had, which was filled with avocado, pecans and apples--such a nice, refreshing surprise! So good! We shared a few sides: the Fried Potatoes with Chorizo & Tomato were crispy and super flavorful, and the Garlic Shrimp was simple but packed with flavor. The Sweet Potato Quinoa Cake and Grilled Asparagus were great additions too. The atmosphere was relaxed, the service was quick, and the food was delicious. A perfect spot for a team dinner in Saratoga Springs! read more

Cute place, great wait staff but...... For the food portion a little spendy, I ordered a charcuterie board that came with no bread or crackers?? We were seated next to a table of a table of 8, a VERY loud table, and unfortunately this is a small dining space that accentuates sound, we could hardly hear our own conversation. While this isn't necessarily the restaurants fault they were aware, as was everyone in the place and I would have appreciated maybe an offer to move tables ?? read more

A great Spanish tapas restaurant where you can try a bunch of things. The garlic shrimp and clams were great. read more

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Cozy spot on Broadway with the warm, eclectic decor typical of Spanish tapas spots. The aesthetic is somewhere between casual and the more fancy spots. It's super versatile and I'd go here for just drinks, a big group dinner, or as a couple. The menu was very large so you could go here for light apps or a full meal. There are tons of healthier options as well as hearty meat dishes. Great value for the presentation and upscale food options. Having free bread and olives at the start was a nice touch that not a lot of non-chain restaurants have. The happy hour deals are great for food, drafts, and cocktails. Octopus was charred but not tough and the shishitos weren't overly salty. Even the olives were above average. I'm definitely going to come back to try more of the menu because there were so many options I was interested in. Staff was friendly and fast. read more

Boca Bistro - Octopus, shishito peppers, red sangria - Spanish Near Me - Saratoga Springs, New York

Tasty small bites and pretty presentation. Noah provided friendly service and did a good job balancing multiple tables, which is kind of rare nowadays. Fried artichokes were excellent and the star of the show. I also really liked the white anchovies. I appreciated that they had several NA beer options. It wasn't a quick experience, so I would make sure you have time when you visit. read more

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A new favorite of mine, from the Tapas menu: Sautéed butterbeans, kale, red onion, garlic, salsa verde. Labelled vegetarian. Very delicious. Was the perfect size to share with my husband; I don't think I would have wanted the whole bowl myself. Servers are SO friendly and helpful. The only negative: hardwood chairs without padding. We can solve this problem by bringing our own cushion when we return. read more

A friend chose this spot for dinner. There are lots of options and it being tapas you can share if you wish to. The restaurant itself is very pretty, a good spot if you're looking to impress someone. I had the specialty salad that was not on the menu, the clams, and the fried artichokes. Loved the salad. The clams were cooked ok, but they put some kind of green sauce on top that tasted bitter and threw off the dish in my opinion. Also, it was too salty. I really wanted to try to enjoy that clam broth but the salt wouldn't let me take more than a few spoonfuls. The artichokes were great and even reheated nicely in the air fryer the next day. Had a mocktail that consisted of Limeade, soda water and mashed up mint, at least that's what the menu said but there was only a sprig of mint so really it was like drinking a limeade that was slightly bubbly. Couldn't taste the mint at all. Our server though, I don't remember his name, but he went above and beyond. He really couldn't do more to make our time there more enjoyable. Maybe it was just the things I ordered that weren't remarkable? I wouldn't be against going back if ever I were in the area though. read more

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The service, vibe and food were excellent. My husband and I were celebrating our anniversary and decided to go for Happy Hour before our dinner reservation. Drinks and tapas were at a great price. We then had our dinner. We were presented with a complimentary dessert for our anniversary. Delicious. Our bartender/server, Myla was friendly and efficient. I would definitely recommend Boca Bistro. read more

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Just finished a meal that I can only describe as "meh". Very friendly server, but that's probably the best thing I can say. We started with calamari that was barely battered and chewed like shoe leather. Very disappointing the chicken large plate had some high points with the arugula salad, corn, purée, and roasted potatoes, but the chicken itself was dry. The Fideo was ok. I thought that the olive oil on the table did not have a very fresh taste either. In all honesty, I can't recommend this place. read more

Every city needs a tapas place like Boca Bistro! You walk in to a space with cozy in the city vibes. The menu has so many delicious items, so it's incredibly difficult to pick! We loved the stuffed dates - you can never go wrong when you wrap something in bacon. But the real standout was the Paella Mixta. The combo of lots of seafood with the chorizo brought all the flavors together. We got two tapas and one paella for four adults, and we were all very full afterwards. Boca Bistro is definitely a spot to remember! read more

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I am someone who truly appreciates great service, and I received that this past weekend at Boca Bistro. We had an 11am Sunday brunch reservation, and from start to finish we were well taken care of. The hostess promptly seated us, and even accommodated my small kids requests to sit in a window table. Our server, Thomas, was fantastic. He was so attentive and personable. He made the experience such a nice one. With 2 small toddlers, meals out can be stressful, especially as my 3 year old managed to drop a glass and break it. In the hustle of Sunday brunch, Thomas was at our table in 30 seconds to clean the glass and reassure our son that accidents happen. We truly had such a nice meal, and after going through some rough times, we really appreciated the time out. I'll recommend Boca Bistro to anyone! read more

Came here with a massive group of about 20 people with a reservation on a Saturday afternoon. We were seated in two different tables in one area of the restaurant. Pretty good Spanish tapas in the Saratoga area, but was difficult to split things with this massive group. Some of the tapas dishes I was able to grab a bite that I would recommend: Cauliflower ($16) Fried Artichokes ($14) Pork Belly ($18) For entree, I split a Paella Mixta ($68) with three others. This consisted of calasparra rice, chicken, Chorizo Bilboa, clams, calamari, mussels, shrimp, scallops, cauliflower, red & green bell peppers, peas, tomato, saffron, and paprika. This was filling enough for the three of us. Rice is moist and overall tasted fantastic. read more

Boca Bistro - Paella Mixta - Spanish Near Me - Saratoga Springs, New York

we made a last minute reservation. we arrived on time and seated right away the water and menus where brought quickly . christina was very friendly and great server we started with the special appetizer of whipped ricotta and figs with ham. the mushroom soup was light and flavorful the calamari was wonderfully flavored with out too much breading the pork belly with pickled radish and jalapeño was cooked perfectly the creama was similar to crem brûlée and was quite flavorful read more

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A popular spot with excellent food. Both of our dishes were delicious. I had the Return of the Mac which had chorizo sausage. My partner had a quinoa bowl, which was also delicious. We didn't have a reservation so we were seated at a high top table that felt like we were in the middle of where people walk. Next time I'll make reservations with hopes of sitting at a regular table and perhaps with less foot traffic around us. read more

Boca Bistro - Return Of The Mac - Spanish Near Me - Saratoga Springs, New York

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Have been fans for many years but following our dinner tonight we are no longer certain that the food quality is there. We ordered a carafe of white sangria which arrived at our table half full of ice and no fruit. The wine glasses each had one slice of orange. The 4 stuffed figs were dry and the bacon wrap black. They seemed like they had been sitting in a warming dish all day. The shrimp and chorizo in polenta tasted like it was missing some seasoning. On the bland side. We were celebrating a birthday and decided to splurge with dessert, but after waiting 25 minutes we told our waiter to skip it. Perhaps it was an off night for the restaurant, or maybe short staffed, but after this experience we will rethink recommending Boca to others. read more

On Saturday 6/29/24 we attended the wonderful Saratoga Jazz Festival. We stayed the night then decided to walk around the center of Saratoga Springs before heading back to Boston. We walked by Boca Bistro and the brunch menu intrigued us so we decided to give it a try. Boca is a beautiful place with great ambience. Service was very good. He shared the specials with us and a few sounded fantastic. I opted to try the special eggs with manchego cheese. Let's just say, I could have licked the plate clean! Totally recommend Boca Bistro...I can't wait to go back!! read more

Boca Bistro - Spanish Near Me - Saratoga Springs, New York

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Large tapas menu. Somewhat authentic. A change from the endless Italian restaurants in the village. Good w dietary issues. Service is responsive & pleasant. The set up means it's echoey of the bar is busy on the entrance side of the restaurant. It's weirdly dark once u r away from entrance windows read more

Found on a few lists for our weekend getaway to Saratoga, we should have thought a bit harder about what quality Spanish food we would find in Saratoga. I wish I could say the wait staff made up for the subpar food, but when asked what was a recommended dish our server responded with, "well the tapas are popular, the large plates are good, and yeah the paella...." Cool, thanks. Really appreciate you listing out the groups of food available on your menu. Very insightful recommendations. But perhaps it wasn't a lack of knowledge on the food, but rather knowing full well that the best thing they serve is the extra virgin olive oil the olives came in, not the oil served on the table. We tried the kale salad, sweet potato quinoa cakes, octopus, and chicken plate. The kale salad looked promising, but somehow lacked flavor even though the dressing was creamy. The sweet potato cakes could have used more avocado crema, because it would add to the flavor profile of an otherwise dull dish, the octopus was burned, served without lemon and had hummus on the side. And lastly, the chicken may have been our fault as we didn't realize it was fried chicken, aka chicken Milanese. I've been to Spain a few times and have never seen fried chicken outside of a McDonald's, so not sure where the Spanish style came from on that one. I know we're not in the city, but anyplace where I'm paying for my food should know how to season to taste and serve at least one remotely decent good dish. I'd skip it unless your a glutton for punishment. read more

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I came for Sunday brunch at about 1 pm and there were only a few people sitting down (more arrived later). We sat in a little nook by the front door. As always, the service here is excellent and our waiter was very attentive. I have to say, I have never been the greatest fan of their dinner but their brunch was excellent. My friend and I split four dishes: the churro waffle, the Madrid waffle, the fries, and a side of bacon. The churro waffle comes with maple syrup and butter and had a lot of cinnamon flavor. The Madrid waffle came with a berry compote and cream. I am a Vermonter and yet I wasn't missing maple syrup with the Madrid waffle. They really piled on the berries and cream so each bite of the waffle could have both components layered on top. The seasoned fries were very well seasoned and crisp. The bacon was the melt-in-your-mouth consistency that good bacon should be and was still crispy. Additionally, our brunch was actually pretty cost-effective; not what I've come to expect from Saratoga food. This is a great option for a Sunday brunch and I will definitely be coming here again in the near future. read more

Boca Bistro - The Madrid, Churro Waffle, Bacon, Boca Fries - Spanish Near Me - Saratoga Springs, New York

Great place for lunch and dinner! Satisfying burgers and salads for lunch and delicious menu for dinner. The paella is killer and it is super fun to share a bunch of tapas. Happy hour is a good deal--sit at the bar and ordered some tapas with the hubby and did not spend a fortune. Convivial atmosphere--busy but not super loud or overwhelming. read more

Lovely spot in Saratoga that accommodated our large group for my friend's birthday so nicely! Loves: + Good selection of brunch food (probs love the croquettes, breakfast sando, valencia waffle, and grain bowls the best) + Reasonably priced as most options are $11-16 + Good service + Reservations available (highly recommend for groups!) We had a good time and I would recommend this spot to others. Thank you, Boca Bistro for the good vibes! read more

My best restaurant in Saratoga spring, delicious food, friendly staff, lovely ambiance and delicious food, excellent and excellent

My second time at Boca Bistro and the service was once again outstanding. It located on Broadway in Downtown Saratoga Springs! I started with a Pineapple Passionfruit mule which is made of Grey Goose Vodka, Passion Fruit Liqueur, Pineapple Juice, Lime Juice, Ginger Beer. It wasn't what I expected but was good. read more

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This place is fantastic because of the food and service. We sat at the bar, and our waiter/bartender, Bernadette, was professional, sweet, and very knowledgeable about wine and food. The Grill chef, Ed, was so accommodating, especially when we asked for a favor. The food is amazing, and so is the atmosphere. read more

Boca Bistro - The wine selection is good. - Spanish Near Me - Saratoga Springs, New York

Out with group of friends. Food was terrible. Had two ($60 per order) Piella dishes, both dry and very salty. Two bad clams in seafood Piella. Additional orders snapper and another was mushrooms, both extra salty and dry. Ordered a large sangria, no fruit, no flavor, was like Yago out of the bottle. Really bad dinners, we were embarrassed to bring our guests here. Maybe it was Monday night "B" team? Who knows, we will never go back. There are so many better restaurants in Saratoga read more

I sat at the bar for happy hour! The service and the vibe was great! I had steak dinner and it was cooked perfectly like I wanted it. But this steak had the best seasoning it was very good! It was seared perfectly too! A must have! read more

Chick Pea Curry Soup. Wha??? Great. And all the craft beer. Oh and a Mediterranean Grain Bowl. Maybe I'll be back while here for a few days. Service is like the soup;) read more

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The food was delicious - especially the fries. Had a very tasty special. Staff and atmosphere were very welcoming.

I loved this place? Great vibe, great drinks and great food. Happy hour specials and even specials after Happy Hour! The Blueberry Bliss cocktail was delicious! I had the Goat Cher Bibb salad and the Goat cheese was! Crème brûléed! I also had the Sweet Potato cakes. They were all delicious!!! read more

Went for lunch here this past Saturday, which was Belmont Stakes event at Saratoga Racetrack. I thought it would be hard to make a reservation and crowded but 1pm res no problem. Not crowded at all. Atmosphere was warm and cozy and very inviting. Food was very good. We shared an app of tomatoes and cheese on focaccia and then I had a burger which was so tasty with that delicious grill flavor. It was really a nice time and waitstaff very attentive and friendly. Fun drink selection too! read more

2 stars for the service. Our waiter was amazing. Food? Downright awful. Starting with the bread- followed by the 5 well done shrimp in our shrimp and garlic. Any more over cooked and I could have blown it out my mouth like dry saltines. Pork belly? Meh Deviled eggs? Even worse. Ricotta dessert? Don't bother read more

Wish I could rate the staff separately, they deserve 5 stars. Boca Bistro is waaaay overpriced for what you get. Ie: Our table of 4 ordered the Extended Flight which cost $75 each. 5 small courses lead to a shared skillet of paella followed by a desert. In the hush puppy course: we each got 1 hush puppy. In the shrimp course we each got 1 medium size shrimp. In the other courses, there were 2 each of the appetizers which was still kind of small but I think a fair (not generous) portion. The desert Chorizo at the end was kind of lame. We had 1 Chorizo each and we all had to share a tiny saucer of chocolate dipping sauce, lol! The only things that were a good portion were the first course cheese/ meat sampler, the paella, and the cocktails. The taste of the food was really good but not incredible. Again, I can't overemphasize how incredibly sweet and attentive the staff were. However, will I not recommend this restaurant to others because the portions are stingy for a high price. read more

Great food and service. Many gluten free options and a knowledgeable staff. Fun, friendly atmosphere.