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Sushi by Bou- Gold Coast Chicago @ Claridge House, Chicago, IL

Sushi by Bou- Gold Coast Chicago @ Claridge House

4.7 (232)
$50 and over
Sushi
1244 N Dearborn Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60610

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2 people
7:00 PM
animated flamesBooked 9 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
Step into Sushi By Bou Gold Coast, where every bite is a step back to the roaring 20s! Our curated Omakase, meaning "Chef's Choice,"' promises a journey through culinary elegance and refinement. Choose from our classic 12-course offering at $65, or indulge in the opulent 'Bougie' Omakase, $100 for 17 pieces, seated hourly. Nestled in the Claridge House Hotel our Gold Coast Bou is where Gatsby glamor meets the art of sushi amidst jazz tunes and speakeasy vibes. Elevate your experience with exotic cocktails and premium sake, perfect for sushi pairing. Date Nights, Birthdays, or intimate private seatings, let us whisk you away on a journey of urban mystique. Visit all of our unique locations, each with its own culture-inspired vibe! Reserve now to secure a coveted seat at Sushi By Bou.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Asian, Japanese
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef Bouhadana
  • Catering
    For catering, please email catering@sushibybou.com.
  • Private party facilities
    Private Dining at Sushi by Bou Enjoy a personalized omakase experience in an exclusive, private setting. For inquiries, contact: bobbiejean@simplevenue.com.
  • Private party contact
    Bobbie Jean Cibene: (954) 856-1497
  • Neighborhood
    River North (Chicago)
  • Cross street
    W Goethe Street
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Clark & Goethe (Bus 22,36)
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Late Night, Private Room, Wine

Experiences

  • 60 MINUTE, 12-COURSE SIGNATURE OMAKASE $65

    Multiple dates available
    Indulge in a culinary journey like no other with our chef curated, 12-course Edomae style omakase experience. Each dish is not only a masterpiece of flavor, texture, and presentation but also an invitation to engage directly with the creation process. Guests are encouraged to participate in some preparations, each designed to mesmerize and induce awe and wonder with every bite. Sushi by Bou does not require prepayment. We collect your credit card details and you are charged only if you breach our cancellation policy.
    60 MINUTE, 12-COURSE SIGNATURE OMAKASE $65 Photo
  • 60 MINUTE, 17-COURSE BOUGIE OMAKASE $100

    Multiple dates available
    Elevate your dining experience with our exclusive “Bougie” 17-course Omakase. Begin by joining in a "Kanpai!" toast with our chefs. This ceremonial tradition sets the stage for a captivating culinary adventure, enhanced by a chef-created hand roll designed as crescendo to your omakase adventure. This upgraded experience offers a more extensive exploration of seasonal, imported fish from Japan and around the world, curated to provide a richer, more intricate tasting exploration, making this an exceptional culinary elevation from our 12-course offering. Sushi by Bou does not require prepayment. We collect your credit card details and you are charged only if you breach our cancellation policy.
    60 MINUTE, 17-COURSE BOUGIE OMAKASE $100 Photo

Private dining

What 232 people are saying

Sushi by Bou- Gold Coast Chicago @ Claridge House 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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Sushi

  • Chicago

    Sushi

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sushi by Bou at Gold Coast Chicago offers a "phenomenal meal" and "amazing food" with a unique omakase experience. The "friendly staff," including celebrated hosts like Chelsea, creates an intimate, engaging atmosphere. Diners praise the "deliciously curated" sushi and "perfect" sake, making it a "destination meal" for sushi lovers.
232 Reviews
  1. Gloria

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The classic omakase experience was outstanding. Our favorites were the miso cod and the Toro. Will be back soon.
    Sushi by Bou- Gold Coast Chicago @ Claridge HouseResponded 6 days ago
    Hello Gloria, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the classic omakase experience at Sushi by Bou- Gold Coast Chicago @ Claridge House. It's wonderful to know that our miso cod and Toro were your favorites! We're looking forward to your next visit. Best regards, The Management Team

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  2. Igor VIP

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic sushi with paired sake. Perfect dinner experience
    Sushi by Bou- Gold Coast Chicago @ Claridge HouseResponded 6 days ago
    Hey Igor, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our sushi and paired sake. It's great to know that your dinner experience at Sushi by Bou- Gold Coast Chicago @ Claridge House was perfect. Your kind words mean a lot to us. We can't wait to welcome you back for another fantastic experience. Best wishes, The Management Team

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  3. Rawicha

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were in town for a birthday and booked the 17 course. We had a fantastic experience at the Gold Coast location with chef Jane and Chelsea. Definitely coming back next time we’re in town!
    Sushi by Bou- Gold Coast Chicago @ Claridge HouseResponded on May 26, 2025
    Thanks for the review, Rawicha! We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic experience with us at Sushi by Bou- Gold Coast Chicago @ Claridge House. It's wonderful to know that our chef's creativity and the food made your birthday celebration special. We're already looking forward to your next visit next time you're in town!

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  4. Brandon

    Columbus1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing. The 17-course omakase was worth every penny, the chef was very polite and engaging, and each piece of sushi was a deliciously curated work of art. Not to mention the sake was delightful as well. A destination meal for sushi lovers for certain.
    Sushi by Bou- Gold Coast Chicago @ Claridge HouseResponded on May 18, 2025
    Thanks for the feedback, Brandon! We're thrilled to hear that you had an amazing experience at Sushi by Bou- Gold Coast Chicago @ Claridge House. It's great to know that you enjoyed our 17-course omakase and found each piece of sushi to be curated and beautiful. We're also glad that the sake added to your dining experience. Your kind words have truly made our day! We can't wait to welcome you back for another destination meal for sushi lovers.

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  5. Lizzy

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing experience at Sushi by Bou! The chef was super nice, and the staff was lovely! Definitely recommend getting the yuzu lemonade (spiked or unspiked) and the bougie omakase was the way to go. Such a great dinner!
    Sushi by Bou- Gold Coast Chicago @ Claridge HouseResponded on May 18, 2025
    Thanks for the feedback, Lizzy! We're thrilled to hear you had an amazing experience at Sushi by Bou - Claridge House. Your kind words about our chef and staff truly made our day. It's wonderful to know that we could provide you with a great dining experience. We're glad you loved our yuzu lemonade and bouigue omakase. We look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable meal soon!

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  6. John VIP

    Chicago / Illinois27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chef Tan was amazing and informative. Chelsea was a great host as always

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  7. Marcus VIP

    Chicago / Illinois70 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another amazing experience in Sushi by Bou. Is not only the freshness of the ingredients .. is not only the expertise of the chefs.. is not only the attention of the staff.. is the great people who are dedicated to giving you a GOOD moment. Highly recommended.
    Sushi by Bou- Gold Coast Chicago @ Claridge HouseResponded on May 5, 2025
    Thanks for the feedback, Marcus! We're thrilled to hear that you had another amazing experience at Sushi by Bou- Gold Coast Chicago @ Claridge House. It's wonderful to know that you appreciated our freshness of ingredients, expertise of chefs, and attention of our staff. We strive to provide a great experience and your kind words are a testament to our efforts. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another good time!

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  8. Evelyn VIP

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated a friend’s birthday here and absolutely loved it! The chef was incredible, every bite was perfect, and the staff were all so attentive and friendly - they made it a very special night!
    Sushi by Bou- Gold Coast Chicago @ Claridge HouseResponded on May 5, 2025
    Hey Evelyn, We're absolutely thrilled to hear that you chose Sushi by Bou- Gold Coast Chicago @ Claridge House for your friend's birthday celebration! It's wonderful to know that every bite was perfect and that you had a memorable night. We always strive to make our guests feel special and it's great to hear that we succeeded. Thank you for your kind words and high ratings. We look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable dining experience! Best Regards, The Management Team

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  9. LISA VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the BEST time. Food was incredible, chef was fantastic and the service was among the best of any dining experience I’ve had. Highly recommend!
    Sushi by Bou- Gold Coast Chicago @ Claridge HouseResponded on May 5, 2025
    Thanks for the review, Lisa! We're thrilled to hear that you had the best time at Sushi by Bou- Gold Coast Chicago @ Claridge House. It's wonderful to know that our chef and service met your expectations and that you found our food incredible. Your high recommendation means a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back for another fantastic dining experience soon!

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  10. Pablo

    Mexico City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice service, nice ambience and nice experience for the Omakase, but pricy for low quality protein
    Sushi by Bou- Gold Coast Chicago @ Claridge HouseResponded on May 18, 2025
    Thanks for the review, Pablo! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our service, ambience, and Omakase experience at Sushi by Bou- Gold Coast Chicago @ Claridge House. We appreciate your feedback on our pricing, and we're always looking for ways to improve. We hope to see you again soon for another enjoyable dining experience!

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Sushi by Bou- Gold Coast Chicago @ Claridge House is rated 4.7 stars by 232 OpenTable diners.

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  3. Chicago / Illinois
  4. Chicago
  5. River North (Chicago)

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
animated flamesBooked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Sushi by Bou- Gold Coast Chicago @ Claridge House

1244 N Dearborn Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60610

Additional information

  • Cross street
    W Goethe Street
  • Neighborhood
    River North (Chicago)
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Asian, Japanese
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Clark & Goethe (Bus 22,36)
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Bouhadana
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Late Night, Private Room, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    For catering, please email catering@sushibybou.com.
  • Private party facilities
    Private Dining at Sushi by Bou Enjoy a personalized omakase experience in an exclusive, private setting. For inquiries, contact: bobbiejean@simplevenue.com.
  • Private party contact
    Bobbie Jean Cibene: (954) 856-1497
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