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Boka

Name: Boka
Address: 1729 North Halsted, Chicago, IL, United States, 60614
Telephone: (312) 337-6070
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

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$31 to $50

Contemporary American

1729 North Halsted, Chicago, IL 60614

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2 people

Jun 30, 2025

8:30 PM

Booked 66 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Fancy

Michelin-starred Boka Restaurant has been a cornerstone of Chicago’s dining scene since 2003. In 2014, following a major renovation, Chef Lee Wolen joined as Executive Chef and Partner, quickly gaining critical acclaim. Named “Chef of the Year” by both Phil Vettel of the Chicago Tribune and Eater Chicago in 2014, and again in 2015, Lee has helped elevate Boka to new heights. The restaurant offers contemporary American cuisine that highlights seasonal ingredients sourced from local farms. The sophisticated yet inviting ambiance sets the stage for an exceptional dining experience, with daily-changing tasting menus that showcase timeless and seasonal American flavors.

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Executive chef: Lee Wolen

MICHELIN 1 Star2024
MICHELIN 1 Star2022

From the OpenTable editors: Open since 2003, acclaimed chef Lee Wolen’s one MICHELIN-Starred restaurant continues to serve up some of the city’s best contemporary American fare—all in a glam, greenery-decked dining room. The approachable, refined menu celebrates seasonal ingredients with bold preparations and exceptional clarity—black-truffle roasted chicken and porcini ricotta gnudi are two standouts. Bonus points for a charming, tree-lined back patio.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American, Seafood
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(312) 337-6070
Website
https://www.bokachicago.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
Executive Chef Lee Wolen serves seasonal American cuisine in a warm & elegant fine dining atmosphere. Whatever your next occasion is, whether it be large, small, formal, or informal, BOKA can cater to all of your needs.
Private party contact
Event Sales Manager: (312) 337-6070

Location
1729 North Halsted, Chicago, IL 60614
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2024
2. MICHELIN 1 Star 2022
Neighborhood
Lincoln Park
Cross street
Willow
Parking details
Street parking available.
Public transit
Red Line "El" stop at Clyborn & North Ave
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Black Truffle Roasted Chicken$43.00
morel mushroom, spring onion, Madeira
Colorado Lamb Loin$55.00
asparagus, ramp, black garlic
Slow Cooked Arctic Char$47.00
turnip, maitake, lemongrass
Slow Roasted Beef Short Rib$51.00
gai lan, celery root, bordelaisE
Lion's Mane Mushroom$35.00
cauliflower, smoked date, sprouted lentils
*Whole Roasted Dry Aged Duck$70.00
mandarin, sunchoke, duck heart sausage
- for one$70.00
- for two$145.00

Tasting Menu

We kindly request full table participation when choosing the tasting menu.

Eight Course Tasting Menu$195.00
Standard Wine Pairing$95.00
Reserve Wine Pairing$190.00
Non-Alcoholic Pairing$70.00

Surcharge

As a way to offset rising costs associated with the restaurant (food, beverage, labor, benefits, supplies), we have added a 4% surcharge to all checks. We do this in lieu of increased menu prices. You may request to have this removed from your bill.

What 7,367 people are saying

Boka reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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Chicago / Illinois
Contemporary American
Chicago
Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Boka delivers an unforgettable dining experience with its "phenomenally complex menu" and "world-class service." Guests rave about dishes like the "best duck I've ever eaten" and the creative tasting menus. The ambiance is sophisticated yet welcoming, making it perfect for special occasions or a memorable night out.

7,367 Reviews

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Mark VIP
Chicago / Illinois95 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Continues to be our favorite go to restaurant in Chicago.
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Andrew VIP
Orange County4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hadn’t seen my best friend in a while and wanted to have a really delicious meal. Booked a little last minute so all that was available was bar-seating but it was absolutely perfect for the occasion. Mandy and Jesse took terrific care of us and balanced 8 courses of easily some of the best dishes I’ve ever tasted with a casual vibe. Everything was terrific - I chose to go with the standard wine pairing which was generous in volume. Highlights were the Grilled Green Asparagus (I know, asparagus!), the slow-roasted Colorado lamb loin, and the ocean trout. Those were truly delicious but the Black Truffle Scarpinocc was, and I don’t say this lightly, -the- best pasta course I have ever had in my life. This was a meal that I will never forget. Thank you, chefs and the whole team at Boka.
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Roxanne VIP
Chicago / Illinois2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Decent food and excellent service. AC on the cold side.
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Walaiporn
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have a wonderful experience here especially the foods and cocktails was beautiful and amazing. Overall satisfied we love it a lot. We here for celebrating our summer break and they make it 100% the best! we can’t wait to get back to try testing menu. This is the right decision ever. Btw,We got Oysters,Scallops,Beef tartare,Chickens truffles,Dry-aged duck end up with Strawberries sake. You can’t miss any of them.
BokaResponded 4 days ago
Hello Walaiporn, We are thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful experience at Boka! It's fantastic to know that our food, cocktails, and service exceeded your expectations. We strive to make every celebration special and it's heartening to hear that we succeeded in your case. Your feedback means a lot to us and we can't wait to welcome you back.
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Betsy VIP
New York City20 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Truly a great meal. The ricotta tortelli with peas and was a triumph. The chicken and duck were as good as described by several critics. The dessert called Strawberry Sake was complex and delicious.
BokaResponded 4 days ago
Hey Betsy, We're overjoyed to hear that you enjoyed your meal at Boka! We're glad that our menu was a hit with you! Your kind words mean a lot to us and we can't wait to welcome you back for another delightful meal soon.
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Alexandra VIP
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was impeccable, all that you would expect from a Michelin dining experience. The chef’s tasting menu was spectacular, it doesn’t include anything from the a la carte menu so it’s truly a unique experience every time. We will absolutely be returning again
BokaResponded 4 days ago
Thanks for visiting us, Alexandra! We're thrilled to hear that you had an exceptional experience at Boka. It's wonderful to know that our tasting menu added to your enjoyment. We strive to provide a unique and memorable dining experience for all our guests. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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Stefanie VIP
Washington, D.C. Area7 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and service.Would highly recommend to anyone visiting or living in chicago
BokaResponded on June 23, 2025
Thank you for the kind remarks about your experience, Stefanie! We hope to have the opportunity to host you again in the future.
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Carter
Kansas City / Kansas1 review
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best meals that my wife and I have ever had. There wasn’t a single dish that disappointed, and the price was well worth it. The service was exceptional. Our waiter was very polite and did a great job of keeping an eye on us throughout the night.
BokaResponded on June 23, 2025
We're overjoyed to hear that we were a part of your best meal experience! It's wonderful to know that you and your wife enjoyed every single dish that we serve, and felt very looked after by our team. We always strive to provide our guests with exceptional service and it's heartening to know that you appreciated it. Thank you for your kind words and we look forward to hosting you again soon!
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David VIP
Chicago / Illinois12 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
It has been a decade since we dined here. Brief impressions. Four hostesses at the hostess stand. Smarmy waiter. Drinks were diluted. Steak tartare was more vegetable than meat. Artic Char was grossly oversalted so much so that it seemed to salted cod from Portugal.
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Roman VIP
Chicago / Illinois9 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I sat at the bar and had drinks and an a la carte meal. The food was delicious and the service from the bartender was exceptional. When I told him that I was trying to limit saturated fat, he went back to talk with the pastry chef who came up with a delicious dessert for me. It showed how much the restaurant cares about every guest!
BokaResponded on June 23, 2025
Hello Roman, We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic experience at Boka! It's wonderful to know that our team's efforts were appreciated and that you felt very cared for! We hope to see you again soon.
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FAQs

Boka is rated 4.8 stars by 7367 OpenTable diners.

Boka does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 30, 2025

8:30 PM

Booked 66 times today

1729 North Halsted, Chicago, IL 60614

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2024
2. MICHELIN 1 Star 2022
Cross street
Willow
Neighborhood
Lincoln Park
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street parking available.
Public transit
Red Line "El" stop at Clyborn & North Ave
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.bokachicago.com/
Phone number
(312) 337-6070
Private party facilities
Executive Chef Lee Wolen serves seasonal American cuisine in a warm & elegant fine dining atmosphere. Whatever your next occasion is, whether it be large, small, formal, or informal, BOKA can cater to all of your needs.
Private party contact
Event Sales Manager: (312) 337-6070

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Roasted Chicken

Dark Chocolate

Duck Leg Ravioli

TO BEGIN

*Chicken Liver Mousse$11.00

*Golden Osetra Caviar$31.00

*Beausoleil Oyster$6.00

COLD

*Lightly Cured Kampachi$31.00

*Dry Aged Beef Tartare$29.00

Marinated Cherry Tomatoes$24.00

HOT

Brown Butter Roasted Hokkaido Scallops$31.00

Roasted Veal Sweetbreads$30.00

◊Spring Pea Tortelli$28.00

Ricotta Gnocchetti$24.00

ENTRÉES

Black Truffle Roasted Chicken$43.00

Colorado Lamb Loin$55.00

Slow Cooked Arctic Char$47.00

Slow Roasted Beef Short Rib$51.00

Lion's Mane Mushroom$35.00

*Whole Roasted Dry Aged Duck$70.00

Tasting Menu

Eight Course Tasting Menu$195.00

Standard Wine Pairing$95.00

Reserve Wine Pairing$190.00

Non-Alcoholic Pairing$70.00

Surcharge

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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Does Boka offer gift cards?

Is Boka currently accepting reservations?

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Additional information

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Editor’s choice: 12 favorite restaurants in Chicago

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