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Boka

$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 68 times today
Experiences are available.
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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 Star

    2024

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    MICHELIN 1 Star

    2022

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.

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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
  • 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
    our 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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Experiences

  • Restaurant Week 4 Course Tasting Menu

    $60.00 per person

    Jan 24, 2025 - Feb 9, 2025
    Join us for Restaurant Week from January 24 to February 9. Guests can enjoy a special 4-course prix fixe dinner menu for $60 with an optional wine pairing for and additional $40. During this time we will NOT offer our regular à la carte or 8-course tasting menus. Price does not include taxes, fees and service charges.
    Restaurant Week 4 Course Tasting Menu Photo
  • Valentine's Day at Boka

    $235.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Feb 14, 2025 only
    Join us at Boka this Valentine’s Day for an unforgettable evening. We will be offering a specially curated 7-course tasting menu to highlighting the flavors of the season and the spirit of romance. We look forward to sharing this heartfelt occasion with you and celebrating all things love. If you would like to elevate your evening, we will be offering a reserve wine pairing for $165 per person. If you have specific questions about the tasting menu, please reach out to info@bokachicago.com for more details.
    Valentine's Day at Boka Photo

What 7,252 people are saying

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago

    Contemporary American

Review summary

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Boka offers a "polished dining experience" with inventive dishes and attentive service that "never disappoints." Guests rave about the "exceptional food and service," particularly during Restaurant Week. Highlights include the "best duck in the city" and creative tasting menus. While some note minor inconsistencies, Boka remains a "true gem" in Chicago's culinary scene.

7,252 Reviews
  1. Jeff

    VIP

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dining experience as always. Previous visits have not been during Restaurant Week, but we didn't feel any difference in service, food quality or presentation. Courses were well spaced and not rushed. My only comment is that we weren't asked about coffee or an after-dinner drink with our desert, and I would have had a glass of port. Our server was not around when desert was served to place an order and after desert, I didn't want it anymore. Kind of felt like they wanted to turn the table a little faster and didn't want us to linger.

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  2. Shixian

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    great experience there good food good evironment。

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  3. Tina

    Chicago

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely restaurant week menu and wine pairing. Loved the duck ravioli, scallop, pork, and the desserts were amazing.

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  4. Jude

    VIP

    Chicago

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s always such a pleasure dining at BOKA! This experience was amazing. The service is top notch. This years RW menu was outstanding! Thank you for always turning us on to something new & refreshing :)

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  5. Sarah

    Nashville

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for Restaurant Week. The food was incredible and an exceptional value for $60.

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  6. Matt

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Visited Boka for restaurant week and the food was a standout, with great flavors across the board. The ambiance is terrific and the price represented a good value, with course portions appropriate. The biggest surprise was the service - it was a balance between efficient and cold. Our server had little warmth or desire to connect with us, when our dessert was served the food runner could not describe one of the dishes at all, and the check was "dropped" while we were halfway int dessert - no ask for coffee or tea, and certainly a sign to pay and leave.

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  7. Melody

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely excellent in every way. We enjoyed everything! We will be back for the tasting menu.

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  8. Sam

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was excellent and food came out very fast! Would recommend trying for restaurant week!

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  9. Nathan

    Caribbean

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Highly recommend a wine pairing with your meal for a next level experience!

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  10. Connor

    Richmond

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was good, but it was so stuffy inside the restaurant that I started feeling sick by the middle of the meal. Once I stepped outside I immediately started feeling better

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Boka is rated 4.8 stars by 7252 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
7:00 PM
Booked 68 times today
Experiences are available.
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
    (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
    our Event Sales Manager: (312) 337-6070
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