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Name: Bohemian House
Address: 11 West Illinois St, Chicago, IL, United States, 60654
Telephone: (312) 955-0439
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

Bohemian House

4.5

947 Reviews

$31 to $50

European

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Bohemian House captures the lighthearted and carefree essence of Bohemian culture. Exposed brick walls and wood timber, eclectic décor, warm earth tones and soft lighting set the backdrop for a comfortable and sociable dining experience.

Guest can expect to enjoy an original menu of approachable Bohemian-inspired fare with influences from the Czech Repulic, Germany and Austria. Acquainting Central Europe to the Central U.S., our culinary team takes a fresh approach to traditional favorites, utilizing the best of what's in season. Our menu presents a variety of dishes that are ideal for sharing, for dinner, weekday lunch, and weekend brunch.

To complement the cuisine, we present an eclectic selection of traditional European spirits and brews. Our cocktails are crafted with fresh, seasonal ingredients and feature house-infused spirits from time to time. Our carefully-curated, extensive selection of beer includes European and domestic artisan brewers.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
European, Austrian, German
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Extended Brunch Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(312) 955-0439
Website
http://www.bohochicago.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Bohemian House is available for corporate buyouts, weddings, and other events and can accommodate up to 95 guests for a seated dining experience or up to 125 for a reception-style event. A full restaurant buyout includes exclusive access to the entire restaurant and a special, customized menu.
Private party contact
Matt Repogle: (866) 588-6204

Location
11 West Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60654
Neighborhood
River North (Chicago)
Cross street
State St
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Grand Red-Line.
Additional
Cafe, Full Bar, Late Night, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 947 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

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Hammer
Chicago
60 reviews
vip
1.0
60 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2018
overall1food1service1ambience1
Worst meal I ever had. The food had no taste at all. We may as well have not eaten anything. And service was non-existent. We never even saw our server. There was not even a host to greet us. We have no idea how this restaurant stays in business.
HK
HassanK
Chicago
5 reviews
vip
1.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 30, 2018
overall1food1service2ambience2
The worst restaurant in downtown Chicago! The menu has 4 entrees and ran out of two on a Saturday night at 8:30pm. We ordered a bunch of appetizers that had no taste and bland. The only entrees that were left on menu were horrible in taste. Wine selection was also extremely week. I DO NOT RECOMMEND this restaurant and needs a major make over for their menu otherwise it needs to SHUTT DOWN IMMEDIATELY.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 30, 2018
overall1food2service1ambience4
This restaurant has gone downhill. We used to love the food but service and food were very disappointing this time. They ran out of the dish that several of us ordered (out of a very limited selection) and just threw down new menus and asked us to choose something else. Food took forever despite us being seated right by the kitchen. There were no options on the menu for one of my friends who is vegetarian and the waiter was not helpful in providing suggestions. Food was lukewarm when it arrived.
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efhh
Washington DC
81 reviews
vip
4.0
81 reviews
Dined on September 26, 2018
overall4food5service4ambience5
Ultimately we had a fine experience, but the evening had a rough start. I booked a specific day because an email from the restaurant’s mailing list promised a special Bohemia menu that night. (I am of Bohemian descent.) When we arrived we realized that special menu had been changed to the following night and we learned the correction had been made on the website but no corrected email had been sent. The Chef came to our table and offered us the entree planned for the next night. We ordered it and it was delicious. Bottom line: keep your chef but fire your communications people!
SM
SaraMc
Chicago
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2018
overall4food4service3ambience5
We enjoyed our casual lunch, but wondered if the service was always a bit slow. Food was delicious and we loved the interior setting.
BB
BarbaraB
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fun evening with friends and great food and drinks.
EJ
EsterJ
New York Area
14 reviews
vip
3.0
14 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2018
overall3food2service3ambience3
Over priced .... schnitzel, their signature dish was quite dry
MA
MallikA
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 23, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great service
MH
MargaretH
Baltimore
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience4
Wait staff very attentive and helpful with food and drink choices GreAt Czech beer Authentic and delicious Eastern European food Pastries were outstanding
LG
LarisaG
Naples
3 reviews
vip
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2018
overall1food1service3ambience3
Please return the previous chef! Food was awful. Menu was changed and reduced and now it is not European/German kitchen. We were so disappointed. Last time visited November 2017 and experience was very positive but not this time. As previous reviewers said I agree food is mediocre. Only one positive moment-beer was fresh.
B
Bp562hs
Chicago
29 reviews
vip
4.0
29 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2018
overall4food4service3ambience5
Wonderful choice of beer selection! Food is different, be open to be taste. I'll be back.
G
Gabi
Chicago
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 12, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
I LOVE THIS PLACE. The food was absolutely amazing. The waitress was super personable. We didn't have any drinks, but OMG.. THE FOOD! This place is underrated. Definitely coming back for brunch, special occasions, or even for fun.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 12, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice ambiance, traditional dishes, excellent service. Menu strikes a good balance of having enough selection without overwhelming the guest with choices. Perfect portion sizes served quickly. Will be going back.
s
srqrob
Chicago
51 reviews
vip
4.0
51 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2018
overall4food4service3ambience3
The food was very good and the server was pleasant and efficient. The busser kind of hovered and took one plate before we were both finished. Good beer list. The menu is limited and expensive 4 places serving this food. The dumplings are small and not light. Cucumber salad was excellent. A pleasant experience overall.
CJ
CJon
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 7, 2018
overall1food1service2ambience4
I don’t really know what has happened since the new executive chef has taken over. All of the food has become self-consciously fancy, but it lacks all of the quality and form that would make it any good. Universally, everything tastes worse than it did before the changeover. Who pre-cuts sausage and then places a dollop of sour cream on each medallion, situated around chucks of cold Gouda and lukewarm sauerkraut? The cold cream cools the sausage and makes the whole thing gross to eat. It doesn’t even make sense conceptually: would you pre-slice a filet mignon? Some foods you can assume your customer knows how to navigate. The appetizers too were either flavorless as compared to the old version, or simply shallow and tasteless. I’m extremely shocked that something so good could fall so fast.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Columbus
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 3, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was amazing and the service exceeded expectations! Would definitely recommend eating here.
PF
PaulF
Chicago
19 reviews
4.0
19 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2018
overall4food4service4ambience4
Delicious Central European food. Chicken and sausage platter were two large portion entrees receiving high marks. Pretzel bread was outstanding; don't miss it. Skip appetizers.
M
Marcella
Chicago
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2018
overall3food3service3ambience3
My husband and I liked it but it has a limited menu for vegetarians.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2018
overall5food5service4ambience5
Very nice and different.... Would be good to have some kids choices.
E
Edita
San Francisco
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2018
overall5food5service4ambience5
We enjoyed the most langos, schnitzel and Czech beer. Food was tasty and authentic.
CM
CathyM
San Francisco
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on August 23, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
The restaurant had very interesting menu items. The roasted beet and goat cheese salad was superb. The only negative was that the menu was rather limited in choices for entrees, making it harder for a less adventurous diner to find something to choose.
C
Chilly
Atlanta Metro
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 16, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best chicken paprikash I've ever had in my life. Bar none.
EH
EricH
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2018
overall5food4service5ambience5
Server was friendly and informative. Food was unique and unlike anything I've had at other Chicago restaurants, and I mean that in a good way. Menu is always changing, so that's a good reason to return. Decor and cocktails were superb.
VP
ViktoriaP
Chicago
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 10, 2018
overall3food1service1ambience3
The new menu that they call more accessible, is very disappointing. The restaurant became generic with the boring beet salad, tomato soup and slider to offer. The authentic Hungarian langos became Slovakian as two small portions with tomato sauce and the chicken paprikas has now a smokey flavor. I atmosphere is still cool, but I used to come here for the delicious and unique food. Not anymore.
g
georgiapeach
New York Area
23 reviews
vip
2.0
23 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2018
overall2food1service2ambience2
Saw good reviews for restaurant so we thought we would give it a try while staying in Chicago. BIG mistake! Food was mediocre and not cheap.
GM
GerManny
New England
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2018
overall5food4service5ambience4
Nice beer selection and almost authentic European taste. Unfortunately, I had two very different experiences: heavenly and a-ok. I look forward to the return of heavenly.
SD
ShaneD
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 31, 2018
overall4food3service4ambience5
Everything was great and the small plates were fantastic. My only constructive feedback is with regard to the Schnitzel. My business partner and I both thought that it was dry, otherwise I would have given 4 or 5 stars for the foot.
OT
OpenTable Diner
St. Louis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 30, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was fantastic. Would definitely come back.
P
Poppy
Chicago
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding! Delicious! Excellent! We will be back!!!
DF
DaniF
Chicago
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Manny took such great care of us! Our server was also knowledgeable and kind. Definitely a nice quiet spot from the craziness that is River North. Bring your date or bring you friends...great share style menu. Thanks Manny!
DS
DeimanteS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 28, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved it! Can’t wait to come back. The food was full of flavor that you will not find at a bar type restaurant.
D
Diner
Washington DC
11 reviews
2.0
11 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2018
overall2food2service2ambience2
Disappointed. Friends had recommended BoHo but doubt I’ll go back again since the food and service are just fair. Maybe evening scene is more lively.
MR
MichelR
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great time, in a booth, and everyone tried different beers and cocktails that were delicious. Fish plate was really excellent. All out entrees were terrific. Service was smooth and friendly. I'd definitely go back and recommend Bohemian House to anyone.
f
foodie
Chicago
67 reviews
vip
4.0
67 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2018
overall4food4service5ambience3
My big issue with BoHo is that it's really hard to eat heavy food in an environment that's dark and overly loud. I'd go more often if they turned down the music and brought up the lights a bit. No one should have to use a flashlight to read a menu in a restaurant, that is the litmus test for TOO DARK. Also, the portions are really too big - the small plates need to be smaller and less pricey.
AR
AndreaR
Philadelphia
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on July 20, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were in Chicago for mini weekend getaway. We celebrated my son’s and husband’s birthdays. What a great experience. Our waitress was amazing and so thoughtful and accommodating. The food is out of this world. Interior decoration is gorgeous. We had a wonderful evening
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 20, 2018
overall2food2service4ambience5
Pretty presentation but flavors were not my favorite. Good drinks though
EO
ErikaO
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 14, 2018
overall5food5service2ambience5
Waitress was not attentive but food was awesome
OT
OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on July 11, 2018
overall5food4service5ambience5
Absolutely loved the selection of the fish and charcuterie board.
CO
CescoOsteriaAug
Washington DC
59 reviews
vip
3.0
59 reviews
Dined on July 8, 2018
overall3food3service3ambience4
tasty Bohemian beer flight, pork schnitzel slightly undersalted, homemade beef cheek pierogies "tastes authentic", good cocktail (infused fashion). Great ambiance.
JB
JoelB
Chicago
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 8, 2018
overall4food4service5ambience4
Charming place for brunch, excellent good, enjoy the combinations. The mimisos are quite tasty.

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Bohemian House is rated 4.5 stars by 947 OpenTable diners.