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Boca Bay

2025 Eastwood Rd, Wilmington, NC 28403-7216
910-256-1887
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Ranked #16 of 277 restaurants in Wilmington
Cuisines: Contemporary
Good for: Romantic, Groups, Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Buffet, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Romantic, Groups, Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Buffet, Dessert
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Raleigh
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15 reviews 15 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

Love the feel of this place. Charming and the food is delicious. We went for the happy hour menu, and we were very pleased. We had the clams and lettuce wraps. We are going back in a few days to have more of the same and try some new items.

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Oakland, Maryland
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116 reviews 116 reviews
93 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

I have eaten here 3 times, 2 times for Sunday brunch. Their Sunday brunch is quite lovely. Good chance it will be crowded, parking can be difficult, but they do offer valet parking. Food is what is king here. Many wonderful selections to choose from. Atmosphere is quite nice. Price is about as you would expect next to the beach... More

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cape cod, ma
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26 reviews 26 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

Trip advisor had a high rating for this place and we wanted the best for our first night in the area. Sad choice. Pricy bland food. Fish and pork dish were nearly tastless, but it had good crab bisque for $9 a bowl! Wouldn't go back, we found much better choices in the immediate area.

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Carolina Beach, North Carolina
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13 reviews 13 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

We had the Sunday brunch and found it to be fabulous. The buffet of foods seemed endless and the serve was as good as I have ever had. The wait staff were all friendly and very accommodating. I really must say it just a fabulous dining experience. Do make reservations!!

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Wilmington, North Carolina
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12 reviews 12 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

We went for brunch Easter Sunday. The food was good, and there was a nice variety to choose from. Great value.

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Holly Springs, North Carolina
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27 reviews 27 reviews
21 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

After an extremely disappointing meal at The Oceanic the night before, I was still in search of seafood. Luckily, I drove past Boca Bay earlier in the day and thought I'd give it try. It did not disappoint. The sourdough bread and butter are a nice start. The tuna trio is fresh and delicious with a spicy tuna roll that... More

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Houston, Texas
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41 reviews 41 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

The sour dough bread to start was excellent. The 4 of us shared a crab dip - yummy and very rich, it comes with toasted thin slices of sour dough. For entrees we had a variety among us which I will describe: - fettucini with scallops and shrimp: the pasta is a bit on the heavier side and the sauce... More

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Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
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10 reviews 10 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013

Delicious fresh quality food, good choices on wine list, nice atmosphere. My husband and I chose to eat at Boca Bay on our recent trip to Wilmington. We wanted fresh seafood while visiting the coast that wasn't fried and greasy (hard to find when staying in North Myrtle). Boca Bay satisfied our craving. Sunday-Thursday they offer a prix fixe menu... More

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Wilmington, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2013

There aren't many places in Wilmington that I can honestly say is worth the large price, but Boca Bay is worth it. The quality of the surroundings and the food and the service is just, well, worth it !!

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New York City, New York
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44 reviews 44 reviews
26 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013

We were 4 adults for dinner on a Wednesday night in March 2013 at 8 pm. We called ahead for reservations, were told we did not need them and then waited 35 minutes for a table because they were full. Frustrating. When we were seated, service and food were very good. Appetizers included crab dip served piping hot, crab chowder... More

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