We reserved a party of 13 at Bocanova for Mother's Day to celebrate my mom, aunt and grandmother…read more We were seated in their beautiful main dining room and I have to say that for such a difficult day for restaurants the execution was flawless and the food was delicious, we started with the empanadas, beef, shrimp and mushroom, their Peruvian classic ceviche as well as brussel sprouts and cauliflower and they were all delicious. We followed with almost one of each for main courses and we all just shared, standouts were the Lomo Saltado, whole branzino, seared scallops, Brazilian moqueca and chicken a la brasa. We're all still talking about the food, service and ambiance. What a great experience, thank you Bocanova and entire team for such a memorable dining experience, you can tell that they work as a team and it shows! Can't wait to go back.

I visited Bocanova with my family hoping to watch some of the WorldCup games and we had a great…read moretime! We sat in their beautiful patio which now has two TV's showing every game and they've decorated it to match the theme. For food we had the Crispy Branzino, the Braised Beef Shortrib, the Lomo Saltado and the Peruvian Chicken à la Brasa, all were delicious and full of flavor. For drinks we tried their House Michelada, Avión de Papel Tropical, The Bocanova and the Pisco sour, all cocktails were tasty and well balanced and we also ordered one of their tequila flights because they pour Fortaleza as one of the shots! The service was really good and attentive without being intrusive, we felt taken care of the whole time we were there watching Mexico win! I would definitely recommend Bocanova is you're looking for a more upscale vibe without the price tag, they guys know how to treat you like family!

Chill vibes and excellent selection of beers and ciders on tap. Order at the counter, get a…read morenumber, find a seat (inside or outside) and food is brought to your table. Neighborhood gem!

Awsome place. Have dishes that are latin and asian influences and just great food over all. Have…read moresome empanadas if you need a quick snack or meal. Its crispy flaky crust with good portion of filling inside comes up hot when ordered. Their breakfast burrito are flavored and full to the brim. Its a big burrito where if i finish it, i need a nap. My favorite is the chicken and waffle. The chicken is fried gold brown where it's still juicy on the inside. You get a generous portion too! The waffle is thick, nice and fluffy but still with a crispy anterior. Everything with a drizzle of maple syrup is absolutely mouth watering. Their versions of agua frescas are phenomenal too. I really enjoy this place and will come back.

The other night, I order something besides pizza from this place. I ordered Calamari and Chicken…read moreWings. The Calamari was served with garlic dip, Marinara sauce and a lemon wedge. But the fried squid didn't look like the menu photo. Instead of small chopped up pieces, I received larger whole pieces the size of chicken wings. Perfect size for dipping. There were 5 pieces. The chicken wings (8) were tasty and meaty. I picked buffalo flavor, and they arrived soaked in sauce. You get a choice of dip, bleu cheese or ranch. Both items travel well for a short distance, but you might need to heat them up when you get home or when they're delivered.

I went there placed my order on their system, got a txt msg confirmation, after 30min waiting, I…read moregot up to ask about my order to find out they were not there, they had their schedule with the kitchen but simply didn't show up. Disappointing.

I order out here frequently as I work close by, this place has amazing food! They have this special…read moreon Wednesday and Thursday called Feijoada it's a Brazilian National Dish made of black beans stew with sausages and pork served with rice, collard greens, and farofa (yucca flour) it is a delicious to me it is a total comfort food, also I've had the both the chicken dishes the lemon one and the mushroom one and both are amazing, the salad that is served with both dishes has a fresh homemade dressing that is so good. If you're in the area try this place out you won't be disappointed.

It's been a while since I've been here but came here recently and was reminded of the fresh cuisine…read morehere. Even thought I can't recall exacrly what I had I always remember it being fresh and tasty! I will come back and update! Enjoy!

We were blessed to try Mago - a top 100 SF Chronicle and Open Table restaurant - in Piedmont. It's…read morefine dining from a Colombian perspective - seriously, who has tried Colombian food?! - but it's gussied up to extra fancy. It is quintessential fine dining where each of their 8 courses are exquisitely prepared in front of you (there's a LARGE open kitchen which takes up most of the restaurant) and served to you over 2.5 hours. The flavors are AMAZING and so unique...Top 3 Standouts were the Duck with grilled ramps and papaya (seriously best duck I've ever had), the Kanpachi Crudo with habanero (I was scared of this but they totally tamped down the heat with carrots and pineapple and added sunflower seeds for crunch), and the flan which was impossibly THIK and smooth (best flan I've ever had hands down). Also really enjoyed the made-in-house guava sorbet and pavlova (which tasted like crispy honeycomb). Super relaxed atmosphere with friendly, unpretentious service. The only down side was that it WAS fine dining so each dish is extremely small and it does take a long time between courses. I had just worked out and I tend to eat very little before 5 pm, work out arduously and then backload my calories but this was a horrible idea as I ended up STARVING and feeling light-headed...Good thing my wife is always prepared and brings snack packs in her purse HAHA! Her edamame, pretzel sticks, and fruit roll ups came in handy! But I still had to go home and eat a big tuna sandwich and big bowl of tofu stew lol. $90 for their tasting menu Tues - Thurs, $125 for the same meal Fri - Sat. The InKind app had a special as well for $50 off so this was all in all a steal for fine dining.

Mago offers one of the better-value prix fixe dinners in the East Bay, hard to beat their $99 offer…read moreon weekdays. Their dining room is spacious, the staff are genuinely warm, and the live-fire grill gives the restaurant a wonderful smoky aroma as soon as you walk in. The food was consistently good and thoughtfully presented. Nothing was truly disappointing, although several dishes could have used more finishing salt. The cooking felt creative but too safe. The opening bite with english peas was one of my favorite dishes, though it was too large for a single bite. The wild salmon was well cooked but a little boring, while the pork was unfortunately overcooked. The panna cotta was delicious and one of the highlights of the evening. The wines by the glass were fine but not especially memorable. The cocktails were much more interesting, and the one I tasted was excellent. The restaurant was half empty when we arrived, which made such a large dining room feel slightly lonely. Later, more tables came in and the music became more energetic, which immediately improved the atmosphere. Overall, a pleasant restaurant I would recommend you to visit on a weekday of you live in the area. At the same time, don't expect it to be a special spot.

1st time back in a few years and Javi still make the BEST empanadas I've ever had…read more The Carne & the Champiñones are still my favorite. This time I had it with Javi's home made Chimichurri Sauce, let me just say, WOW!!! I have been back twice already with in a week. The service was excellent!!!

Little gem in the corner! When you least expected it too…read more Ok - my husband and I happen to drive by this place and oh my, were we pleasantly surprised. Not only did we strike up a conversation with Carolina (the owner) but man she was just wonderful. It is so refreshing to see someone so cheerful and passionate about their job. She was wonderful when it came to asking us what we were looking for. We decided to get several options - apple empanada, chicken, ham and cheese, and veggies. Ham and cheese 10/10 - the amounts of ham added to the empanada was surprising. Usually, I find it hard to get enough filling but it was just enough. Veggie 9/10 - spinach, corn, squash, mushroom. The seasoning on this was amazing, and before I knew it I was more than halfway through it. Apple empanada - was a nice little treat. Omg! They have Peruvian beer and I love that for me because it's delicious, and also very uncommon! My only regret is not getting more empanadas (you can get a pack to go that is frozen), because they had some many options.

Popped in there last night for an kind of impromptu date night, and was thoroughly impressed. Great…read morefood, great service, and really great prices -- especially for the Bay Area! I love finding little gems like this -- we'll be back for sure, and they'll be on my short list for delivery app options as well.

It's taco Tuesday! It was Happy Hour. I had a Margarita del Jefe which was okay. I enjoyed the 2…read morePollo al Pastor tacos......quality. For dessert Tres Leche which was thumbs up. Service was great. I ate at the bar. Happy hour is a good time to go. I was satisfied with the food they have.

Amazing drinks & we loved the blue spirulina bowl. The iced rose milk latte was fantastic!!…read more Full review on TikTok @jpennyyy

Service was very slow and inattentive. The employees were also not wearing gloves while preparing…read morethe food. Would not recommend.