Boca is a great place! The atmosphere is a cool vibe from the minute you walk through the doors. The staff is Always friendly, the drinks never disappoint, and the food is always on point. Next time you're downtown Stop in and have a seat at the bar. You won't be disappointed. read more

Very disappointed by the false advertising. Boca promotes that they serve lunch, but if you visit on the weekend, you'll quickly find out that they only offer a brunch menu with very limited lunch options. We specifically came expecting a lunch experience based on their advertising and were frustrated to discover that wasn't the case. There's a big difference between serving lunch and serving brunch with a few lunch items sprinkled in. Restaurants should be transparent about what they actually offer so customers can make informed decisions before visiting. If you're looking for a true lunch menu on the weekend, this may not be the place for you. read more

Went for brunch/ everything was great- Only complaint was a side of bacon was only two pieces of bacon - which was not enough for a side - also the bagel and lox platter it seemed to be presented on a cut up dinner roll - cut into chunks- when I inquired about scooping the bagel the server was confused and said it's in chunks already which I found really odd Chicken and waffles, breakfast sandwich, crab Benedict all great! Stay away from the lox platter if you want a real bagel (go to Palm ave deli) and don't purchase sides and it's a great place for brunch read more

Visited this spot with friends a few nights ago. Very chill vibe. Friendly staff. Our waiter helped us navigate the menu which was a big help. Food was good. read more

Boca - Grandma's flatbread - New American Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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Great food and service on a Saturday night for our girls trip! We were able to grab a table outside and ordered some drinks, appetizers and main entrées to share. Definitely recommend getting there early if you're going to do their Saturday or Sunday brunch as it does get busy. They have a huge bar with seating as well as tables inside and outside. We ordered truffle fries and zucchini fries, as well as brie/pear and chicken flatbread and the Ahi tuna crops appetizer. Everything got to the table hot and you can tell they use fresh ingredients. Next time you're in the area make sure you stop by. read more

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We went on a Saturday night and had a party of 7. We were seated quickly with our reservation, but our waiter didn't come by for quite some time and when he did, he expected us to order everything at once instead of asking for our drink order. He never came to check on us once we got our food and didn't refill our drinks that were all empty. The food was good overall and they have a great variety to please everyone! The food came out pretty quickly too. The second floor was very loud and hard to hear. Overall, I recommend this place for the food more than the service but could have just been that server that night! read more

Boca - Brie and apple flatbread - New American Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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The bartender Sean was phenomenal! The drinks and food were amazing. The atmosphere was perfect after a long day of work. Happy Hour was from 3p-6p and everything was delicious. read more

Boca - Zucchini fries and Apple BBQ chicken flatbread - New American Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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We' e been trying to eat at several of the restaurants in downtown Sarasota. So many with great reviews. We had lunch here today and everything was outstanding ... food , service and ambiance. All we had was a burger and a salad. They actually split both the burger and the salad when they heard we were sharing ... didn't even have to ask. Oh yea... the truffle parm fries ( OMG) I'll def come back here and do dinner next time. Our server that took care of us was the sweetest (did't get her name) read more

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I enjoyed our visit to Boca. We were seated upstairs and really enjoyed the view of the rest of the restaurant and the privacy of the seating area. It was quiet but also didn't feel secluded. Our waitress was great and made sure we had everything we needed and checked back with us often. For our food and drink - I had a ginger pomberry non-alcoholic drink and it was phenomenal. My husband had their Cardigan cocktail and it was also really good. For dinner I had the seafood scampi. The seafood was definitely plentiful and well prepared. I enjoyed the flavor of the sauce and overall enjoyed the dish. My husband raved about his Bolognese. read more

Boca - PAPPARDELLE BOLOGNESE - New American Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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Everything is always really good at any Boca restaurant but the atmosphere at this one really stood out. Loved being able to sit at a comfortable booth close to the doors so we still had an outside feel to sitting inside. Got the corn fritters and fries for appetizers and really loved the corn fritters. Was surprised how much cheese was in there but still loved it. I was able to get a spicy non alcoholic margarita off menu and they made it great. The poke bowl was pretty good and got the tuna seared. Service was great they were super accommodating and nice. Everyone overall liked their food and drinks. Great time and happy to come back one day. read more

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The environment and vibe of this place is awesome! Ordered a mojito with dinner and it was great. The waitress my table had was very kind and attentive. We ordered the lobster wontons as an appetizer and they were out of this world. The filling and the sauce were both so flavorful. The entree of sweet potato gnocchi was okay, but it was under seasoned. Some others at the table felt the same (they ordered the same dish) and asked for salt and pepper. Once we seasoned it, it tasted great! The chicken was nicely cooked. I was disappointed in the broccolini, it was in the item description as if it were more of a part of the dish, but it was just a garnish and hard to eat. The gnocchi was soft and pillowy, so I did appreciate that! read more

Boca - Lobster wontons - New American Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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The food was great! But some of the adult meals were poor portions. The waitress was super nice! And we had the whole upstairs to ourselves! Very clean as well. read more

Eh, wanted to love it, but didn't. We came for Sunday brunch. Originally we were headed elsewhere, but stopped in based on the outdoor dining and beautiful weather. Service was fine-waitress was sweet, but rather inattentive- served us warm tap water. Odd. Shared the brussels app- they were just ok. Honestly, Longhorn has way better brussels at a fraction of the price. We shared a ceasar salad-which again-just ok. The crab benedict was fine, but I've had much better. The side of potatoes were good. With so many stronger choices in the downtown area, I would suggest opting for somewhere else. read more

Pretty good visit. Excellent whiskey selection. Food was 3.5 stars. Service was good and the environment was great ouside. I'd recommend against the ceasar but definitely try the Crab Benedict. read more

Boca - Eagle Rare Old Fashioned - New American Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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This restaurant is right in the heart of downtown Sarasota. I came here for lunch on a weekday and it wasn't crowded at all, we likely didn't even need the reservation we had in place. We decided to sit outside so we could people watch and enjoy the gorgeous weather too. Our waitress was very nice and helped with recommendations--I decided to get the poke bowl which wasn't too bad. I kind of would have liked it to be a bit more substantial but it was mostly filling which was good. The whole menu offers very fresh items which is a huge plus too. I wouldn't mind stopping in here again for a light meal when downtown isn't busy. read more

Boca - New American Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Stopped in for lunch and had their special which was a swordfish salad. It was done perfect. A lot of great options on the menu so there's something for everyone. read more

I loved this location- right downtown (which has a sweet and historical feel) with free parking Sundays. It was very loud inside so we asked to be sat somewhere quieter, kindly accommodated by putting us under the stairs where we still couldn't really hear each other. Our food was delicious, they got the mussels and the caesar salad with chicken, and I got the sweet potato gnocchi. I thought my entree was seriously delicious, as were the apps we shared- the zucchini fries and brussels sprouts (especially the sauces those apps came with!) Our waiter seemed a bit flustered, maybe he was new but he definitely dropped the ball a few times. We had to wait a long while to get our order in after getting drinks and it seemed like there were a lot of staff standing around or socializing, which was frustrating. The food was so good but due to the strange service I won't be returning any time soon. read more

Boca - New American Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

We ordered their chicken and waffle and wish they didnt put the sausage gravy all over the chicken cz it made it soggy. 1 order can be shared with a child. Their pulled pork benedicts were good but the potatoes that came with it was just ok. They were soft but not crispy. Americano could have been a little stronger. The place was nice and can accommodate large parties. Service was good also but the server kept asking what sides to add to the meal when it doesnt really come with a side, its an extra. read more

Boca - Pulled pork benedicts. - New American Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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We went 2 nights in a row . The first night we had just arrived in Sarasota and we had Jenny as a server . I had the beet salad with chicken and my husband had the burger . We enjoyed the food and service so decided to make reservations for the next night ! Nora the hostess was very attentive as we wanted to sit outside but people weren't moving and we were flexible and wanted to wait . She made sure we had a cocktail and checked in often . We had Rebecca as a server and she was awesome when the temperature started to drop she brought over a heater ! I had the skirt steak based on reviews and it was exactly as described and cooked to perfection. My husband had the bolognese and was very happy ! The Brussel sprout appetizer was crispy without being greasy and delicious ! I highly recommend this restaurant for service, food and ambiance ! Sorry no pictures we forgot and ate it all ! read more

Boca - Enjoying the evening - New American Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

We came for brunch and were able to book a reservation just an hour before, even on a weekend, which was very convenient for our party of seven. We were seated right away without any wait. The food did not really stand out to anyone in our group, and the service was just average. We had to flag down servers a few times when we could not locate ours. The interior was pleasant, and there was plenty of seating available. Street parking wasn't too hard to find. read more

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I stopped by Boca for a quick drink and snack before dinner. The bar and patio area were packed with happy hour attendees. I opted to sit in a quieter part of the restaurant. Fig-in Good Thyme (3/5) - I unfortunately didn't love this cocktail. The server said it wasn't spirit forward, but I did think it was. Black Tie Affair Flatbread (3/5) - I also didn't love the balance of flavors on this flatbread. The prosciutto's saltiness overpowered the other ingredients. read more

Boca - Black Tie Affair Flatbread - New American Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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Our party was able to get a last minute reservation on a Sunday which was great. The service was very friendly as well. I ordered the chicken and waffles, unfortunately it was not my favorite. The chicken was mostly breading and the sugar coating on the waffles were grainy. The vibes of this place are very cute though! read more

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Food was horrible we ordered hamburger came un cook never asked me how i wanted cook My fries came cold and greasy my daughter ordered a chicken caeser salada wish the chicken never came in the salas we had to wait for it wish we asked for the account we paid and left never will go there again read more

Boca - The meat came rare of my hamburger - New American Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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Boca is our go to place when we are in town! The ambiance, food, and service are impeccable! They have a great happy hour with reasonable prices. During the farmers market we stop in for a spicy bloody which always hits the spot. I love the open air with the perfect breeze along with the people watching! Ask for the bartender Alyssa! She is the BEST! read more

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The apps were good with the tuna and Brussels sprouts. The steak entree was terrible, the meat was bad and overcooked. The potatoes were sold as a papas bravas which is usually a crisp potato with aioli. Instead you got a soggy haphazard potato in chunky sauce. read more

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Visited while seeing one of my good friends and was absolutely blown away by the Boca Board; such a great selection. The rest of the food we ordered was also delicious. Service was really nice and attentive, and the overall vibes made it such a great experience. Definitely a spot I'd recommend and would love to come back to read more

Boca - New American Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

The food and service were well executed and even surprisingly well done. We sat at the bar. The service and bartender were very polite and friendly. Overall it was a welcoming experience with a sophisticated approach to their dishes. read more

Boca - Shrimp & grits - New American Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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The service was fantastic even on a busy day, very accommodating to my wishes for my entree, will most definitely be back read more

Boca - Boca cubano - New American Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Service is as great! Brussel app was fire, so good. Burger was ok nothing special which is leading to the rating.

Great food, service and atmosphere! We sat outside and enjoyed lunch and hibiscus martinis. read more

Boca - Hibiscus martinis were fun and delicious! - New American Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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What a terrific night. The menu is very diverse, giving you lots of options to mix and match which we took advantage of tonight. First, I must commend the staff at the restaurant. Misty was our server and she was so pleasant, engaged and professional. She took the time to have a lovely chat with us and that was so nice. Also, I ordered a Lemon Drop martini and it was so wonderful that I asked if I could talk to the bartender. I Didn't get her name but she was so nice! She Gave us the recipe, the process and stayed for a lovely chat. Oh, and BTW, the food was great! We mixed a bunch of things ( mussels, Brussels, tacos and peppers) and all were terrific. With the exception of the peppers. Not great and Misty took care of us when we gave her that feedback. Overall, a 10 of 10 for service and 9 of 10 for food! Go there, you'll love it! read more

Nice atmosphere and great service. We dined here at 5pm on a Friday. We had a table that was inside but next to the windows which were opened to the patio. We started with two apps, Fried Green Tomatoes (meh) and Lobster Rangoon (very good with accompanying sauce). I ordered the Seafood Pasta. It was such a miss. Seafood was barely flavorful, pasta had zero flavor, tried a little salt to bring out something, just made it salty. read more

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Went in for lunch. Had a salad that was wilted, slivered lettuce with vegetable ends of some kind. It was even hard to eat with a fork. Garbanzo beans ... had a stomach ache the rest of the day. read more

Went here for brunch on a Saturday. Everyone was nice. However, ordered the eggs Benedict and The poached eggs were very overcooked. The fruit had subpar Mellon. I would never serve hard fruit at a place like this. The cocktails were good. The service was really slow. I would recommend skipping this establishment. There are so many better places to eat in downtown Sarasota. The manager did adjust our bill for the eggs Benedict. But, I will not be back. There are too many other restaurants nearby worth trying or returning to dine. read more

Boca - Crab eggs Benedict. - New American Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Great Happy Hour. Morgan the bartender was friendly and efficient. Fun drinks and good food. read more

Boca - New American Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Really cool vibe. Super personable bartenders Fantastic cocktails Espresso Martini was among best I have ever had. Food is really good as well. Would very highly recommend read more

Boca - Espresso Martini - New American Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

My hubby and I were coming down from Tampa to head back home to South FL. We needed a place to eat and stumbled across Boca. It's located in downtown Sarasota, with a parking garage located within walking distance (free on Sundays). The ambiance was slight steampunk style with casual attire. We ordered from their brunch menu, with truffle fries as an appetizer, Flatbread called one eye wake-up, and braised pork tacos. It's safe to say we enjoyed every course as there was no food left behind. We had a question about parking and the manager came up to us to help us out with the matter. Service was overall very friendly and attentive, thank you to Mya our waitress! I would recommend giving this restaurant a try when in the area! read more

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I'm a Boca regular. It is a very nice restaurant inside with a nice bar. The outdoor dining experience is affected by the bar/restaurant at the nearby intersection. In the evenings, there is loud live music coming from that direction, mostly 70's and 80's hits with a female vocalist. Something to keep in mind if you're debating on eating in or out. What we've eaten here: Zucchini Fries- 9/10 Very good and good dipping sauce but sometimes too greasy Ahi Tuna Crisps- 7/10 Decent but they do not compare to the same/similar dishes I've had elsewhere. Parmesan Truffle Fries- 5/10 Very greasy. Seemed like the oil was not hot enough. Yellowfin Tuna Poke Bowl- 7/10 Everything was good but did not like the black rice. It was cold which made it very dry. Would have preferred it with white sticky rice. Not eating the rice left me pretty hungry. Seared Salmon- 10/10 One of the best dishes in town. I have had this many times as has my table. You get a big, beautiful, fresh piece of fish every time and every time the kitchen cooks it to absolute perfection. The succotash is amazing. My only complaint is the amount. Would definitely appreciate more succotash to go with the fish. read more

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Had such a fantastic meal at Boca! The menu is trendy, the aesthetic is on point, and the service was wonderful! Here's what we ordered: ~Basil lemonade ~Hibiscus martini- the smoky bubble was SO COOL! ~Brussel sprouts- fried and served with maple bourbon butter. that butter brought it to the next level ~Brie and apple flatbread with pickled red onions, sweet aioli, and chicken. If you love Brie, you need to try this! ~Ahi tuna crisps with sushi grade yellowfin tuna, wonton shells, cilantro, cabbage, orange citrus soy, Thai aioli ~Zucchini fries with green goddess dressing. The house made dressing was incredible! ~Scampi style seafood pasta- lobster, shrimp, clams, mussels, capers, linguine, lemon butter sauce ~Braised short rib tacos- pickled cabbage, avocado aioli, cilantro, corn tortillas, street corn skillet - Very flavorful and the pickled cabbage added a nice crunch. ~OMG Burger - with lettuce, aged white cheddar, pickled onion, tomato, sweet relish aioli, and house cut sea salt fries. This burger was so juicy and flavorful! A very solid burger. ~Butchers Cut which was ribeye with potatoes and a veggie medley with spinach and mushrooms. I loved the special mushrooms they used in the medley. It really elevated the dish. And the presentation was beautiful. Be sure to check out their unbeatable happy hour (like we did) with $8 cocktails and $7 appetizers! read more

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It's been a while since I've had a 5 star dining experience. Boca gets it today for the quality of the meals we were served at lunch today. Everything was beautifully plated and perfectly cooked. Everyone LOVED their entrees. I had a swordfish special. Delish. The service was prompt and pleasant. The atmosphere was modern and nice. We got lucky with street parking just around the corner. Check it out if you haven't been. read more

Boca - New American Near Me - Sarasota, Florida