Boca Tapas Bar

Name: Boca Tapas Bar
Address: 189 Water St, St. John's, NL, Canada, A1C 1B4
Telephone: (709) 237-2622
Price range: CAN$30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

433 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Spanish

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An authentic Spanish experience in the heart of St. John’s. Boca, the Spanish word for mouth, encourages you to use our namesake to taste, drink, and smile.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 8, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(709) 237-2622

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Spanish
Hours of Operation
Lunch Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–4:30 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(709) 237-2622
Website
http://www.bocatapasbar.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress

Location
189 Water St, St. John's, NL A1C 1B4
Neighbourhood
St. John's
Cross Street
Cliff Baird's Cove and Water Street.
Parking Details
Atlantic Place parking garage next door
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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Sopa / Soup* **
Tomato & piquillo pepper soup with feta
- Tapa Size$5.00
- Full Bowl$8.00
Patatas Bravas*$7.00
Spanish fried potatoes served with spicy pimentón sauce and garlic aioli
Pão de Queijo**$12.00
A Brazilian staple. Pork belly with cheese and pimenton de la vera aioli in a gluten free mini roll
Bacalao al Horno**$14.00
Marinated cod filet with Mediterranean spices baked in the oven with vegetables
NL Crab Croquetas$14.00
Crab and bisque fritters with Basquasie sauce and pimenton de la vera aioli
Crab Spring Roll
Newfoundand snow crab with rice, ginger and chili. In phyllo pastry. Served with a harissa sauce
- Solo$7.00
- Duo$14.00
Cerdo Wontons$8.00
Spanish sausage, fresh ground pork with smoked red chiles and cheese. Served with a sweet chilli sauce
Gambas al Ajillo / Garlic Shrimp**$14.00
One of the most classic Spanish tapas. Big, sweet shrimp are sautéed with salt and garlic
Hot & Sweet Pork Belly**$16.00
Fried crispy served with honey sriracha glaze and lime
Albondigas con Mojo Rojo
Spanish meatballs in savoury tomato sauce
- Solo (3)$8.00
- Palto (9)$19.00
Saganaki$14.00
A Spanish flair on a Greek favourite, crispy fried Saganaki cheese with a Pedro Jimenez sherry relish

Tapas Frías / Cold Tapas

Tuna Tartar Tower**$17.00
Tartar of tuna with avocado and a lime aioli
Fried Goat Cheese Salad*$12.00
Medley of greens with dry fruits and nuts, apple honey dressing topped with goat cheese fritos
Ensalada de Camarones*$15.00
Sautéed shrimp with mixed greens, avocado, tomato, chorizo chips and a strawberry vinaigrette
Tuna Carpaccio**$12.00
Quick Sear Tuna shaved and topped with avocado relish & spicy aioli
Hummus Plate** ***$10.00
Roasted garlic hummus with smoky eggplant caviar. Served with bread
Olive Bowl** ***$8.00
Assorted marinated olives & sweety drop peppers

Charcuterie Boards

Indulge in the finest culinary delights Spain has to offer**. Featuring authentic cured meats and cheeses, accompanied with a weekly variety of pickled vegetables, olives and relishes. Boards can change seasonally as new items become available

Solo$19.00
Plenty for one
Duo$29.00
Great for two to share
Familia$49.00
A feast for the entire table

Típico / Specialities

Pollo Ennegrecido$12.00
Chef Gregory's famous blackened chicken sandwich with Spanish smoky paprika. Served with Tempranillo cream sauce on a fresh baguette
Blackened Cod Tacos
Blackened cod with Spanish seasoning, shredded red cabbage, avocado crema, and roasted corn salsa. Gluten Free Corn Tortillas available**
- Solo (1)$7.00
- Duo (2)$12.00
Lamb Tagine**
Lamb stew with Moroccan spices and apricots. Served with spiced couscous
- Tapa$12.00
- Solo$18.00
Paella of the Week**
Ask your server for details of our weekly paella featuring several regional favourites from all around Spain
- Solo$14.00
- Duo$19.00

Desserts / Postres

Dulce de Leche Creme Brulee**$8.00
Chocolate Mousse Tower**$8.00
Sangria Cake$8.00

Tapas Tour of Spain

$129 Sorry, no substitutions. Take a Boca Tapas Tour with these tasty high points of our sharing items

Crab Spring Roll
Pork Belly
Pão de Queijo
Albondigas
Tuna Carpaccio
Cerdo Wontons
Patatas Bravas
Hummus
Nl Crab Croquetas
Saganaki
Garlic Shrimp
Paella of the Week
Served with a Jug of Sangria

What 433 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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OpenTable Diner
Atlantic Canada
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service! We had a great evening !
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Boca is a great atmosphere combined with predictably good food. The chicken sandwich is so delicious!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlantic Canada
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Greg and his staff are outstanding. The food was amazing, service was top notch as usual!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlantic Canada
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on January 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and such good service - always an enjoyable time at Boca!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlantic Canada
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall5food5service3ambience4
I've had my crew and cast out for dinner here before and loved it so we chose it again! It didn't disappoint- I'll be back and recommend it !! Taralee Gerhard, film producer:)
TB
TimB
Los Angeles
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience2
Do not normally write reviews but we were really disappointed. Menu is shrunk, three tables in use all next to each other - I guess to make it easier on staff than for customers. Food was bland and not what it used to be. Used to one of our favorites. Literally bumping elbows with next table. Not really even tapas on menu.
GB
GillianB
Atlantic Canada
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
New Year’s Eve
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service great food
UH
UrsulaH
Atlantic Canada
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 22, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
We love Boca and have been there a few times, always with excellent food and service! We took our son and his girlfriend there for their first time and they loved it! My son said he has never tried so many new things and absolutely loved them all. Thanks!
SP
SteveP
Atlantic Canada
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food service and a fun atmosphere.
GC
GeraldC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Overall a great experience! Server was great and food was good.
MC
MeghanC
Atlantic Canada
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall4food5service2ambience5
The food at Boca was delicious and we enjoyed the atmosphere, however, the service could be improved. Although our server was very friendly, she did make us feel somewhat rushed and it took a while for our plates to be cleared. Despite this, I would happily go back.
LE
LEspP
Las Vegas
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
Everything was excellent …would be nice to have live entertainment on weekends.
C
Catt
Atlantic Canada
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 25, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
We went for my birthday to have supper, and it was just as great as last time. The food was amazing, and though it was pretty busy, we didn't feel like we had to wait a long time for anything. Our waiter was super nice, the music was good, the atmosphere was very warm and welcoming. We ended up being there til close because we were having such a good time. Cannot wait to go back!
RB
RBak
Tahoe
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely ambiance in a very cool setting. Food was phenomenal as was the service.
JA
JaneA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service was amazing as well as the atmosphere!
F
Fox66
Atlantic Canada
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Great service and food. Try the booth for a more initiate setting when dinning with a small group.
MB
MarionB
Atlantic Canada
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My wife and I absolutely love going to Boca’s!! It is most definitely my most favourite restaurant ❤️
TS
TravelingScoff
Atlantic Canada
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2022
overall5food4service3ambience3
I was using a birthday gift certificate. All went ok. Server was obviously new and just left us to pour our own wine after opening LOLOL
LB
LynnB
Toronto
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Service was friendly and very swift. Food was great, atmosphere very relaxed. Great musician on guitar singing lots of familiar tunes. A great spot!
RC
ReneeC
Atlantic Canada
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Wonderful dinner. A lot of awesome options to try!
K
Kathleen
Atlantic Canada
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
There were a lot of fruit flies.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We loved the food, the friendly service and the relaxed atmosphere. The crème brûlée is a must for dessert.
KY
KayY
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent authentic spanish style tapas. Promptly served with grace and a smile Music and decor appropriate for the cuisine
M
Merz
Toronto
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place is awesome if you like tapas. Quality food is what you can expect.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 24, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Get place to share food or eat your own. Great place to have a chat with friends .
HO
HeatherO
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food and our server was excellent! Can’t wait to visit again !
NR
NatashaR
Atlantic Canada
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful experience last evening! New menu items were spot on, and service (server Julian!) was fabulous. Was so much fun to see the restaurant packed and boisterous again. Boca has been a go to for many years, and last night did not disappoint!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlantic Canada
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
As always we had a great time. It’s our date night go too. Great customer service, food was great. Just wish they had a little more on the menu.
JD
JodiD
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great little spot. Lovely ambience. Food delicious, staff were warm and friendly. A nice add on was the live music with a lot of oldies but goodies. The shrimp were delicious as were the pastas bravas, goat cheese salad and pretty much everything we had. Great selection of sangrias too.
VH
ValerieH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server Julian provided "Excellent" service. Food was great!! Music was upbeat!! Can't wait for my next visit!!
M
Maureen
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 9, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
I love the ambiance of this place. Ask your server about the size of the plates, some are shareable but others obviously just for one person.
JT
JenniferT
Atlantic Canada
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our son chose Boca for his 10th Birthday Supper. We’ve been there many times and this time was fabulous (like always). The restaurant went above and beyond to make it special for our son. We ordered many dishes between the 5 of us and I don’t think there was a thing leftover. And the crème brûlée was to die for. Thanks and we’ll see you again!
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Tanya
Atlantic Canada
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 2, 2022
overall3food5service2ambience2
First, let me say that our group experience there in early August was exceptional! The food is always excellent - so flavourful and perfectly cooked/prepared. And the service we experienced was wonderful. That's why my husband and I booked our anniversary date there in late August. Unfortunately, this time was disappointing. It started off great, with a cocktail and plans to order a bottle of wine when the food came. Throughout our dinner we had five different servers. I think this contributed to part of our order not going in... after waiting some time asked for it and it came fairly promptly after that. But I'm sad to say, we seemed to be an afterthought. It was busy on the outside deck but only two or three tables within. I'm not sure why, when booking the reservation, we're prompted to share whether there is a special occasion? Not that we expected anything above and beyond, but I did mention that it was our wedding anniversary. Instead of anything special, the basic service wasn't even there. We still enjoyed ourselves, we were celebrating! And again, the food it stellar. We'll go back to try it again but maybe not on a Friday evening... it appeared to be too much for the staff to handle.
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SH1874
Toronto
10 reviews
vip
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2022
overall3food5service3ambience3
While the food was great, we were extremely disappointed to learn that the restaurant wasn't doing the 'tour' during the summer months. Our waitress was good but not great, she could be been more attentive and friendly. When we asked about size portions of the tapas her response was it depends on how much you eat, not very helpful.
BK
BrianK
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 21, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Everything was tasty and wonderfully cooked. As you might expect with Tapas, orders came quickly. Slightly disappointed that I could no get the Spanish beer they advertise, but it was a very nice meal
BC
BryC
Toronto
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Live band was amazing!
AP
AndrewPH
Atlantic Canada
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on August 20, 2022
overall2food5service2ambience3
Probably my favourite restaurant in St. John’s. The food is always great. The server, however, wanted us out of there. She kept referencing a large group incoming and that we needed to go. We asked to move tables and the server said no. Then an hour later the server asked us to move to the table we requested. Just such an odd experience.
PW
PamW
Atlantic Canada
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Boca never disappoints. Great atmosphere, amazing food, great staff, and the most delicious sangria.
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OpenTable Diner
Atlantic Canada
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service, food and drinks. Highly recommend!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

Boca Tapas Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (709) 237-2622.

Boca Tapas Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 433 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 8, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(709) 237-2622

189 Water St, St. John's, NL A1C 1B4

Additional information

Cross Street
Cliff Baird's Cove and Water Street.
Neighbourhood
St. John's
Hours of Operation
Lunch Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–4:30 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
Cuisines
Spanish
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Parking Details
Atlantic Place parking garage next door
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://www.bocatapasbar.com/
Phone number
(709) 237-2622

Featured in

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Boca Tapas Bar

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

21 Atlantic Canada Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Tapas Calientes / Hot Tapas

Sopa / Soup* **

Patatas Bravas*$7.00

Pão de Queijo**$12.00

Bacalao al Horno**$14.00

NL Crab Croquetas$14.00

Crab Spring Roll

Cerdo Wontons$8.00

Gambas al Ajillo / Garlic Shrimp**$14.00

Hot & Sweet Pork Belly**$16.00

Albondigas con Mojo Rojo

Saganaki$14.00

Tapas Frías / Cold Tapas

Tuna Tartar Tower**$17.00

Fried Goat Cheese Salad*$12.00

Ensalada de Camarones*$15.00

Tuna Carpaccio**$12.00

Hummus Plate** ***$10.00

Olive Bowl** ***$8.00

Charcuterie Boards

Solo$19.00

Duo$29.00

Familia$49.00

Típico / Specialities

Pollo Ennegrecido$12.00

Blackened Cod Tacos

Lamb Tagine**

Paella of the Week**

Desserts / Postres

Dulce de Leche Creme Brulee**$8.00

Chocolate Mousse Tower**$8.00

Sangria Cake$8.00

Tapas Tour of Spain

Crab Spring Roll

Pork Belly

Pão de Queijo

Albondigas

Tuna Carpaccio

Cerdo Wontons

Patatas Bravas

Hummus

Nl Crab Croquetas

Saganaki

Garlic Shrimp

Paella of the Week

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Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

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Hummus Plate *$10.00

Olive Bowl *$8.00