I loved the place. Service and ambiance were top notch and every dish we had was absolutely incredible. The brussels sprout were very unique and delicious and the beef Wellington was incredible as well. This place is pricey but will certainly impress your date!
Boca lives up to its hype. Absolutely amazing menu and drinks. The entrees are shareable making it easy to sample many menu choices. The Beef Wellington was delectable and beyond marvelous. Perfectly cooked and prepared with top notch presentation. We started out with a bottle of red wine then I moved onto espresso martinis. They paired perfectly with the Wellington. Then for desert we tried the Pomme d'Amour. My god this apple looking thing was out of this world. I'd go back just to get that. I also was impressed with our waitress. She was very attentive and knowledgeable. She was able to tell us in extent about the menu and pair able choices. Boca is a nice a year thing for us, but definitely worth trying if your fine dining downtown.
Beyond perfect! Starting with my server Kyla. She is excellent: warm smart helpful fun kind. Holiday week Boca is open for lunch. I had the three-course special and a mocktail: absolutely exquisite! Lobster bisque fish in the best breading chocolate mousse. Savoring every bite plus the environment is so special!
We loved having a gorgeous dinner at Boca before seeing a Broadway show at the theater next door! The interior has elements of the industrial background of Cincinnati with exposed beams and brick, combined with the elegance of a massive and gorgeous chandelier prominently displayed over the main dining room. The staff were all warm and gracious, going above and beyond to ensure we had a wonderful time. The front desk staff even allowed my guest to check her purse with their coat check staff as we feared it may be too large to be allowed in the theater, allowing us to swing back by after the show to pick it up. The food was delicious and decadent without being overly filling. Between the two of us, we were able to enjoy quite a few dishes that packed in flavor and were comfortably full. Highlights included... Their staple dish of the Pommes Soufflés "1949". The only fried potato I've ever had filled with air, making it airy, salty, buttery, and delicious. The brioche slice topped with buttery lobster and decadent caviar. Two perfect bites to get the meal started. And the roasted carrot salad, hiding meaty bites of lobster and shaved fennel to balance the richness, and topped with grated truffle to bring a lovely earthiness to the meal. 10 out of 10 recommend everything we tried and I can't wait to go back to try the rest of the menu.
It is a once in a lifetime culinary experience. The Pommes Soufflés is out of the world. Never ate such a dish anywhere else. The service is top notch. They know exactly what you want and cater to your needs. All the servers are smart, kind, caring and very respectful. They were kind enough to offer us a ginger based mocktail to celebrate our anniversary. The ambience is very rich and energetic. Lastly, the cheesecake is just wow. Never such a cute and tasty cheesecake.
When we think of somewhere special to come for dinner, often, our first thought is Boca. We love the staff and especially the manager, Nicole! Tonight we came in because we're going to a show at the Aronoff! Very convenient! So happy to be here and looking forward to our pomme soufflé with the amazing 'Maisonet' sauce for dipping. We were fortunate because tonight, they had the lobster bisque on the menu! What a treat! It was absolutely delicious with the light, airy croutons that somehow were still crunchy inside of the bisque. There's also a good amount of sweet lobster. It was delicious. Our next dish was the Rockefeller oysters. They were big with a delicious crunchy topping We followed with the diver scallop and brussels sprouts, which is just out of this world. And we ended with the halibut which this time had the brown butter sauce!! Oh, and as a sidenote, I love their new martini glasses! There's nothing better than a martini in a martini glass!
Precision and perfection . If you live in Cincy , then you know about this French cusine, or you want to go and should make a reservation. It's spectacular from the oysters , to the OGt cocktail , to the cheesecake dessert. And the ambiance even at the bar is still a vibe.
The ambiance was warm and inviting with a few hints of the ghost of the Maisonette. We were seated immediately when we arrived at our reservation time on a Saturday night. Our waiter did an excellent job of walking us through each of the small plates. He talked about the preparation details for each and suggested variations of the dishes for some nut allergies at the table. He provided an anniversary gift of a glass of Prosecco, which we toasted and then sipped slowly as we perused the menu. While on the smaller side, the choices were so exquisite that we needed time to determine what would be shared and what stood as a solo item. Lobster Brioche is amazing and definitely NOT one to be shared. Pommes Soufflés "1949" was spectacular. Light, airy, and so good! The aioli that accompanied it added a nice touch to the tastebuds. This is their nod to the Maisonnette days and a "do not miss" item. I ordered the "Arpege" Salad with Walnut Pralines and Champagne Shallot Vinaigrette. It was a nice-sized portion and easy to share. The Diver Scallop with Caramelized Brussels Sprouts and Brown Butter Truffle Vinaigrette was very tasty, especially the Brussels sprouts, which I would have ordered an entire dish of if it were an option. I would not recommend sharing this item--it's best to enjoy your own, as the solo scallop is not that large. We shared Lumache con Salsiccia and Mafaldine con Bolognese (Dry-Aged Beef, Parmigiano), which were both wonderful. The former is a pasta dish and was very filling. The Prime Tenderloin with Maine Lobster, Fingerling Potatoes, and Béarnaise, Bordelaise sauce was a very nice sized portion and could be shared if your goal is to try as many dishes as possible. At this point in our anniversary evening, after having had a bottle of wine, we were stuffed and so declined dessert and coffee. Our waiter brought us a gratis anniversary dessert anyway, saying that an anniversary needed to be further celebrated. What a wonderfully caring server and so knowledgeable about not only the menu but also the history of the restaurant.
Food taste 5 stars. Pricing 3 stars. Service 4.5 stars. Took 3 hours to eat and 1 hour to order. We were given glasses of prosecco for our anniversary. I can only give Boca 4 stars overall. 90 dollars for a 20 dollar retail bottle of wine is high. 10 dollars for a bottle of sparkling water expected. A small lobster brioche for 37 is very high. You are talking a 1 inch cracker with a little piece of lobster and caviar. Not shareable so we needed 2 for 74. Single scallop with Brussel sprouts for 33; expected from reading reviews. We skipped the $8 bread.so so pasta with pork/beef dollars. I would skip that. Prime tenderloin and Maine lobster for 85 dollars was good but it was a taste. Go to Jeff Ruby's. With tip we spent 500 dollars. We passed on dessert so they gave us 2 scoops of Gelato. It was worth trying Boca. Food was excellent but not at thise prices. This is in the old Maisonette restaurant. That was a 5 star Michelin restaurant that we ate at 3 times including our engagement.
What an incredible experience. We were so well taken care of at Boca. This was our first time visiting and it was such a pleasant surprise. Obviously it's on every top list in Cincinnati, but I had never had anyone I knew recommend it before. We went for my partner's birthday. Cocktails were incredible. Our waitress told us how the menu is mostly made up of small, shareable plates. We got the scallop with Brussels (not pictured) and the elote pasta. Both were delicious, but very very small, even for two people. The beef Wellington was the main reason we went. It's really the only place in Cincinnati that has a traditional one on the menu. It is plenty of food for two people to split, and it was really the star of the show. Worth it right there. Our dessert was also incredible. The wait staff also brought out a little complimentary ice cream with a candle for my partner, which was very nice. Overall we had a great time, but it was way pricier than what we anticipated. Great food, great atmosphere, but probably one of the most expensive places in the whole city. Great for a special occasion.