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Boka

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$31 to $50
Contemporary American
1729 North Halsted, Chicago, IL 60614

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 83 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

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    MICHELIN 1 Star2024
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    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
  • 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
  • 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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What 7,405 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Contemporary American

  • Chicago

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Boka offers a "phenomenal dining experience" in Chicago, combining "impeccable service" with an innovative menu. Guests rave about the "amazing textures and flavors" and "outstanding wine program." Highlights include the "duck," "scallops," and a "creative tasting menu." Despite some noise concerns, Boka remains a top choice for special occasions.
7,405 Reviews
  1. Ekayan

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The desert was amazing, especially the chocolate oolong truffles.

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  2. therese VIP

    Chicago / Illinois45 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing EVERYTHING! Service was top notch- despite the sommelier being out fir the evening, our waiter was knowledgeable to offer a great jammy wine selection. Roasted mushroom chicken was an tasty dish that i’m still thinking about 24 hours later

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  3. Dawn VIP

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan11 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was just plain not good. We did the tasting menu and of 8 courses we liked 2. The fish was undercooked. Many of the items were excessively salty. None of the food was hot. For a restaurant of this caliber it was incredibly disappointing and very overpriced for the experience.

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  4. Steven VIP

    Nashville2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    First time for myself and guests at Boka. Apps were good. Main course (short ribs) were a bit tough and seemed too salty. The Artic Char was moist and delicious. Biggest issue was we were sat at a large, round table for our party of five and two of us were constantly bumped by wait staff moving through the area, without even as much as an acknowledgement from them. Wait staff also did some strange "reaching across" us to gather/place items. Cocktails were very good.

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  5. Julie VIP

    Chicago / Illinois19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a wonderful evening celebrating my dear friend’s birthday. Everything was perfect — from the bespoke menu wishing Mary a happy birthday to the friendly & professional service to the exquisite food. The only downside was that our lovely table near the window was in an area of the restaurant that was extremely loud. It didn’t help that we had a raucous table of 20-something men next to us. We literally were shouting all night to hear one another. Left with full, satiated stomachs and hoarse voices. Will be back, but will request a quieter spot.

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  6. Eric VIP

    Chicago / Illinois8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the most underrated restaurants in Chicago. Amazing food, impeccable service, outstanding wine program. Old school fine dining at its finest, with a modern touch. Unique and exceptional.

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  7. Rachael VIP

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Made our anniversary dinner special and the cocktails are seriously delicious

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Some Of the best food and one of the best meals I’ve ever had. Stars are well deserved.

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  9. James

    Nashville1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and attentiveness by staff really made this a top notch experience for the whole family. The service was professional yet friendly and attentive but not overbearing. This is not to mention the wonderful execution of the food. We ate from the a la carte menu but ordered several dishes as a family and shared around the table. The dishes we ordered were flavorful, had good textures, were well plated and well executed.

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  10. Keith VIP

    New York City20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, vibe and service!! One of the best experiences I’ve had dining in Chicago! Highly recommend

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FAQs

Boka is rated 4.8 stars by 7405 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 83 times today
Google Map for Boka

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
  • Phone number
  • 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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