646724 Sat Aug 22 17:37:18 -0700 2009 9 6 Southwest 0 4968851 How are the portion sizes at Noca? I'm not concerned for myself but my boyfriend loves food. I'd hate for him to walk out hungry. Thanks again everyone :-) Sat Aug 22 17:37:18 -0700 2009 245890 Staceyy 1 4968880 There is a wide divergence of opinion on that subject. Some think they are small and others think they are perfectly adequate in size. If you are expecting gargantuan plates of food and leaving so stuffed you can barely move, then you will be disappointed. That being said, I am a big guy and a hefty eater and I have never walked out of Noca without being satisfied. The food is rich and, IMO, fairly priced based on the portion size and the quality of ingredients (not to mention the artistry of the work of the chef). But ask your server for suggestions. I found the Steak Frites with Melted Leeks always satisfies my appetite. Sat Aug 22 17:57:05 -0700 2009 4968851 10633 Seth Chadwick 2 4969311 I agree with Seth on the sizing. I'm a big guy as well and I've always left Noca stuffed. We do always get an app each and dessert, as well as the main course. We have been left wanting more of a course, but mostly because it was so good. Sat Aug 22 22:21:02 -0700 2009 4968880 21290 Firenza00 1 4969409 Don't go expecting Cheesecake Factory portion sizes. Sun Aug 23 00:58:24 -0700 2009 4968851 11583 ipsedixit 2 4970530 Thanks everyone. I wouldn't want cheesecake factory portions. (RIDICULOUS THERE!) Sounds perfect. Can't wait! Sun Aug 23 14:09:18 -0700 2009 4969409 245890 Staceyy 1 4977962 I just had to reply... my husband and I ate at Noca for one of the Sunday night suppers. It was a 3 course meal-- delicious, by the way. I stupidly felt compelled to eat ALL the food as it was too good to stop. I have not been that miserable since I stuffed myself at Cyrus in Healdsburg a few years ago! I thought the portions were on the large side that night for that caliber of restaurant. Not sure how the regular menu compares. Tue Aug 25 18:55:26 -0700 2009 4968851 123225 PopcornSally 2 4977985 My partner and I were definitely in the Clean Plate Club the last time we ate at NOCA. We ordered from the regular menu and made a meal out of 5 starters + 1 amuse + 2 desserts (one of which we ordered, one of which Eliot sent to the table). We were both about this far [<-->] from being uncomfortably full. Tue Aug 25 19:05:40 -0700 2009 4977962 86822 hohokam 1 4982872 I really liked Noca, but did think the portions were small. Left feeling satisfied, but we ordered a lot of food. Thu Aug 27 10:14:42 -0700 2009 4968851 1102689 phoenix patty 1 4983580 We just ate at Noca again last Saturday. We left stuffed, and it didn't seem like we ate that much. Shared 2 starters, each had one pork belly slider (holy moly, they're good!) and shared the steak frites. Ok we also had one doughnut for dessert, but that's it. :) I don't think portion size will be an issue for your boyfriend. More importantly, the food is awesome! We brought some friends who hadn't been there yet, and they're still raving about it. Barry Thu Aug 27 13:37:43 -0700 2009 4968851 11411 barry 1 4987273 After an amuse bouche, appetizer, entree, dessert and some wine -- each -- I wished that more food had been served, and I seldom order dessert. The quality was excellent, supporting the consensus on this board. Fri Aug 28 17:16:57 -0700 2009 4968851 85615 misohungrychewlow