Bocas Grill Brickell

This was our first night in Miami and the restaurant wasn't far from the hotel so we walked there. The drinks and the food were amazing!!! Felix was the bartender/waiter and he really knows what he is doing. Total pro. Inside the bar was nice. We could hold a conversation and there was plenty of good decor to satisfy the views.

I don't think you can go wrong here....everything tasty. I can't recommend any more than the next person as I had a great meal and so did my co-worker. Authentic with upscale touch.

Bocas Grill is a great restaurant for those who are searching for Venezuelan Latin fusion cuisine. Every dish we tried was a flavor explosion, from the traditional arepas to the mouthwatering fusion creations. And don't even get me started on their amazing over the top desserts; they're pure indulgence! The only minor hiccup is parking, which can be a bit limited during peak hours. However, the delightful culinary journey at Bocas Grill is absolutely worth it. Highly recommended!

When in Miami, of course one must have Cuban food! This place was perfect for atmosphere, service and delicious food!! There were so many creative choices we all got something different to share! Delicious!!The ambiance was really cool and they even had a robot food runner! Such fun!! Anel our server was fantastic. She was so sweet and attentive! This is a must in Miami!

I decided to stop and grab lunch from here one day since it was right around the corner from my hotel. As soon as you walk, there was a host stand but no one was there. So I wasn't sure if I should stand there or walk up to the bar. I did walk up to the bar and told the lady I wanted to order food to go. I ordered the Pichana bowl because I had never had it before. It does come with a soup or salad. I got a salad with it but I would suggest you choose a soup since the meal already comes with a salad. It didn't take long at all for the meal to be prepared. I wish they had provided napkins for the order.If you are in the area and want a light lunch, the food was good.

Siempre había querido visitar Bocas Grill en Miami, y qué mejor que hacerlo a la hora del brunch. El ambiente súper agradable y el servicio profesional Thank you so much!!!

Venuezuelan but they cook as much as possible in a wok.I had ceviche and soup, so the question of grill versus wok didn't come up.I assume that this Venezuelan cook likes woks better than grills for the same reason Chinese cooks like woks better than grills.You can flash saute things quickly so they retain their flavor.We avoided the question of "If Ron DeSantis is anti-woke, does that mean he is anti-wok too?"I suspect the answer is yes, but nobody knows for sure.Stupid political jokes aside,Bocas is a first rate place.I endorse it highly.* * *Our table ordered all sorts of different things.Everyone was happy.The star of the table was Fosforera, a spectacular Seafood/Tomato soup.When I was oohing and aahing with pleasure,Everyone else at the table wanted spoons to check out the Fosforera themselves.They oohed and aahed too.On the comfort food side, there was a creamy ceviche.I don't know how you make a ceviche creamy.But this one was.The seafood was high quality and plentiful.The sauce was lovely.* * *Starches in general were not lovely.My soup was served with an arepa that could have served as second base in a softball game.Plantain chips on my ceviche were plantain's answer to wood chips.I didn't care.When you have soup that good and ceviche that good,They could have given me a real second base and real wood chips.I still would have been happy.* * *Two high technology notes.a) The to-go orders are brought out by a waiter robot.I have seen waiter robots in about a half dozen places.They still seem like a comedy act when I see them.They didn't run over anybody or spill their soups.They looked cute.b) One whole wall is given to a giant composite screen of about twenty four very large TV screens.They broadcast travelogue pictures of beautiful Miami - with an emphasis on a drone flying over the beaches and causeways.They were nice pictures and we enjoyed seeing them the first 128 times.But I could see how that could get wearing.At one point, management changed the screen to network television - in order to catch the Miami Open which was in progress.There is nothing quite like a commercial for the latest anti-shingles drug lit as bright as Times Square and covering the entire wall of a restaurant.I suppose I should be just as happy they were not selling a laxative.* * *Still foibles and fumbles aside, Bocas is a wonderful place where I would love to eat again.The only thing harder to find than a good boyfriend is a good restaurant fish soup.When you find a really excellent one, its a keeper.

We wanted to walk the dogs and grab a bite. Sometimes it is difficult to find the right spot but Bocas is our friendly neighborhood restaurant. We get to sit outside with our pups and enjoy the service and excellent food. Even with three mid size dogs they always make us feel welcome. We were in the mood for fish so we went for Ceviche, tropical for my husband and the classic for me. The seasoning was on point and the fish fresh and delicious (take a look at the presentation). I also ordered a Maracuja Sangria that did not disappoint.

I started with a Pina Colada (exceptionally smooth, delicious flavor), and the sampler reloaded (tequenos were the highlight, everything else was ok). Entrees included the picanha (which lacked flavor, was very chewy, and unevenly cooked) and the Jalea rice (rice seasoned well, but the shrimp, calamari, and fish were coated in too much batter). The chicha venezolana is a mushy Arroz con leche (it wasn't chilled enough, the bottom was warm, the top was cold, and it had an off-putting consistency. Julian was a very polite waiter. The ambiance is nice, but the food quality is lacking.

The food was so great! My drink was delicious. I had the El Catire!! YUM!! Our server was very attentive. His name was Javier, he was excellent. The atmosphere was lovely as well.We will be back. Bocas was recommended by the valet from our hotel. It was just an 11 minute walk.