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Creative American cuisine in a stylish, modern setting with a lounge & candelit back garden patio.
Hours
| Thursday | 5–9 PM |
| Friday | 5–10 PM |
| Saturday | 5–10 PM |
| Sunday | 5–9 PM |
| Monday | 5–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1729 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614
Phone: (312) 337-6070
Website: http://www.bokachicago.com/
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Reservations: opentable.com
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Reviews
Ana Xue
I’ve heard and read great reviews about Boka for years, so I was excited to finally secure a reservation on the last day of Restaurant Week. Unfortunately, from the moment we walked in, the experience was very disappointing. Only one member of the front staff was friendly; the rest had an unpleasant demeanor. Throughout the evening, I felt unwelcome and rushed. We were seated in a crowded section of the restaurant—where all the RW guests were placed—while other areas appeared noticeably more spacious and “had more time”.
I also expected exceptional food with a “wow wow-wee wow” factor from a Michelin-starred restaurant. Unfortunately, those expectations weren’t met. All the dishes were under-seasoned, and the hot courses were served at room temperature. The roasted scallops and the miso caramel brownie were the only dishes I enjoyed. The portions were extremely small and expensive, especially considering the food quality, atmosphere, and service I would expect from a Michelin Star ⭐.
Since the RW menu wasn’t presented at its best, I have no interest in trying the regular menu. Overall, the experience and reviews were overhyped and not worth the price! I would recommend saving your money, dining somewhere with a more welcoming atmosphere, and greater care put into both service and food. I do NOT recommend! Period.
… moreI also expected exceptional food with a “wow wow-wee wow” factor from a Michelin-starred restaurant. Unfortunately, those expectations weren’t met. All the dishes were under-seasoned, and the hot courses were served at room temperature. The roasted scallops and the miso caramel brownie were the only dishes I enjoyed. The portions were extremely small and expensive, especially considering the food quality, atmosphere, and service I would expect from a Michelin Star ⭐.
Since the RW menu wasn’t presented at its best, I have no interest in trying the regular menu. Overall, the experience and reviews were overhyped and not worth the price! I would recommend saving your money, dining somewhere with a more welcoming atmosphere, and greater care put into both service and food. I do NOT recommend! Period.
Vipin Menon
Boka is here to remind you what dining out should feel like. Went in during CRW, expecting the usual hustle, but Boka delivered a masterclass in hospitality from the first greeting to the last crumb. The atmosphere? Effortlessly chic, perfect for a night when you want to feel a little fancy but also cozy and intimate.
Cocktails set the tone: the Lady of the Lake was a revelation—crisp, complex, reminding me of that lingering Arak taste profile. My only quibble? A plastic straw in the other drink. Boka, you’re too pretty for that.
The course plates were all criminally gorgeous. Roasted beet salad struck such a beautiful balance between earthy and bright, while the cook on scallop was la parfait . Duck Leg Tortelli – Rich, bold, and deeply satisfying. The roasted chicken was a top technique of crispy skin and juicy meat, though the rutabaga side was a bit too sour for my taste.
Service was warm, attentive, and refreshingly unpretentious. Sweet touch – dressing up a desert for Bday celebration!
Whether you’re a food snob or just hungry, Boka leaves you with a full belly, a happy heart, and a newfound respect for culinary artistry.
… moreCocktails set the tone: the Lady of the Lake was a revelation—crisp, complex, reminding me of that lingering Arak taste profile. My only quibble? A plastic straw in the other drink. Boka, you’re too pretty for that.
The course plates were all criminally gorgeous. Roasted beet salad struck such a beautiful balance between earthy and bright, while the cook on scallop was la parfait . Duck Leg Tortelli – Rich, bold, and deeply satisfying. The roasted chicken was a top technique of crispy skin and juicy meat, though the rutabaga side was a bit too sour for my taste.
Service was warm, attentive, and refreshingly unpretentious. Sweet touch – dressing up a desert for Bday celebration!
Whether you’re a food snob or just hungry, Boka leaves you with a full belly, a happy heart, and a newfound respect for culinary artistry.
Jonathan Leonard
Wow, what an incredible meal. From the moment we walked in, everything at Boka was top-notch.
Every plate that came out was almost too beautiful to eat, but I’m glad we did! The flavors in every dish were just amazing. We started with the caviar and it was the perfect kickoff to the dinner. And I have to say, don’t sleep on the chicken dish. I know it sounds simple, but it was genuinely my favorite thing we ordered all night, cooked perfectly.
The vibe is great for a special night out, and the cocktails were fantastic. What really stood out, though, was the staff. Everyone was so friendly, and their wine suggestions were spot on, which made the whole experience even better.
We had an unforgettable night. Boka is definitely worth it for a special occasion. 5 stars, easily!
… moreEvery plate that came out was almost too beautiful to eat, but I’m glad we did! The flavors in every dish were just amazing. We started with the caviar and it was the perfect kickoff to the dinner. And I have to say, don’t sleep on the chicken dish. I know it sounds simple, but it was genuinely my favorite thing we ordered all night, cooked perfectly.
The vibe is great for a special night out, and the cocktails were fantastic. What really stood out, though, was the staff. Everyone was so friendly, and their wine suggestions were spot on, which made the whole experience even better.
We had an unforgettable night. Boka is definitely worth it for a special occasion. 5 stars, easily!
David Bathje
My wife and I visited here for our anniversary on Saturday 2/21/26. The service was fantastic! To start they handed us menus with our anniversary printed on them. I started with a drink that was amazing, their What’s Up Doc cocktail and I highly recommend it. We came at 5pm and they gave us one of the best seats in the house. Our critic would be on the scallops and my wife’s entree the short rib. The scallops – we decided to share, so the kitchen split the plate for us, the scallops had a great texture, but they came out warmish and COVERED in sauce. The short rib – was a nice sized portion but tasted like corned beef, not what either of us expected. The desert was the highlight of our dinner we ordered the Namelaka and it was delicious!
One final statement. I know this is a Michelin star restaurant known for it’s food and service but my vocation is in the maintenance field. So I was disappointed when I used the men’s washroom. The washroom had a goober on the wall directly next to the sink, there was a chip in the ceramic space heater, and the first door you see as you head downstairs to the bathroom was very askew.
Regardless of all that we did have a great experience. Thank you to the staff for being so attentive!
… moreOne final statement. I know this is a Michelin star restaurant known for it’s food and service but my vocation is in the maintenance field. So I was disappointed when I used the men’s washroom. The washroom had a goober on the wall directly next to the sink, there was a chip in the ceramic space heater, and the first door you see as you head downstairs to the bathroom was very askew.
Regardless of all that we did have a great experience. Thank you to the staff for being so attentive!
Mahshad N
Boka is a well-known Chicago restaurant, and we visited during Chicago Restaurant Week with a 10:30 PM reservation. Upon arrival, we encountered a long wait with no clear time estimate, which was unexpected given the emphasis on reservations.
While our server was polite, there was little guidance through the menu, and service pacing was inconsistent. My drink arrived at least 10 minutes after my husband’s, and an appetizer was initially delivered incorrectly, with minimal explanation throughout the meal, and the check was mistakenly presented for a neighboring table suggesting a broader lack of attention to detail.
The sunchoke soup felt quite heavy for a starter. The roasted chicken, however, was excellent; tender, well-executed, and the standout dish of the evening.
Despite noting a birthday celebration in advance, it went unacknowledged until reminded, and after a reminder, a single candle was brought separately, which felt more procedural than celebratory and did not reflect a sense of occasion.
Having dined at Michelin-level restaurants before, this experience was genuinely surprising. Even accounting for the volume of Restaurant Week, the evening lacked cohesion, intentional pacing, and a consistent sense of hospitality. Service felt transactional rather than experiential, with multiple servers delivering dishes in quick succession and minimal engagement.
… moreWhile our server was polite, there was little guidance through the menu, and service pacing was inconsistent. My drink arrived at least 10 minutes after my husband’s, and an appetizer was initially delivered incorrectly, with minimal explanation throughout the meal, and the check was mistakenly presented for a neighboring table suggesting a broader lack of attention to detail.
The sunchoke soup felt quite heavy for a starter. The roasted chicken, however, was excellent; tender, well-executed, and the standout dish of the evening.
Despite noting a birthday celebration in advance, it went unacknowledged until reminded, and after a reminder, a single candle was brought separately, which felt more procedural than celebratory and did not reflect a sense of occasion.
Having dined at Michelin-level restaurants before, this experience was genuinely surprising. Even accounting for the volume of Restaurant Week, the evening lacked cohesion, intentional pacing, and a consistent sense of hospitality. Service felt transactional rather than experiential, with multiple servers delivering dishes in quick succession and minimal engagement.
Rafael Silva
I thought the service was great, extremely attentive. I also enjoyed that it did not feel pretentious. For a 1 MS spot, I expected a bit more.
I had the brown butter scallops and the Dry aged duck.
Brown butter scallops needed way more brown butter flavor. I feel like the foam took away from the aesthetics and the taste of the dish. Scallops were expertly cooked
The dry aged duck is a very strong dish, crispy top, cooked to perfection. Heart sausage, puree and the shiitake mushroom didn’t wow me as well. Honestly, good restaurant, just a bit expensive for what you get.
Cocktail with mezcal and tequila was fine.
… moreI had the brown butter scallops and the Dry aged duck.
Brown butter scallops needed way more brown butter flavor. I feel like the foam took away from the aesthetics and the taste of the dish. Scallops were expertly cooked
The dry aged duck is a very strong dish, crispy top, cooked to perfection. Heart sausage, puree and the shiitake mushroom didn’t wow me as well. Honestly, good restaurant, just a bit expensive for what you get.
Cocktail with mezcal and tequila was fine.
Adibah S
Dropped by Boka as a group to celebrate a birthday. We loved it the moment we stepped in until we left. Every single course was well executed, and honestly I have 0 complaints. It got to a point where I was shocked we had more food coming. Loved how extremely accomodating Boka was to our dietary restrictions too 🙂
… moreTKO
Delicious. Even the initial bread roll and butter was great.
On the fancier side and small portions so probably wouldn’t go all the time. Came for restaurant Week 2026.
I did like that the people bringing the food would tell you what it was, but I couldn’t hear what they were saying.
… moreOn the fancier side and small portions so probably wouldn’t go all the time. Came for restaurant Week 2026.
I did like that the people bringing the food would tell you what it was, but I couldn’t hear what they were saying.
Alex
What an experience! They were running about 30 minutes behind on reservations when we arrived but once we sat down, everything picked up and was incredible. Jesse was our waiter and he did so good. The 3 of us did the 8 course tasting menu and were around until close to 11PM. His energy was HIGH. He made the night fun and enjoyable. The food was incredible as well. The best piece of fish and best pasta I’ve ever eaten. It was well worth the food.
I also do not like wine. However, I am happy to say I had 8 glasses of really good wine with my food. It might have changed my perspective. Really well done dinner and service. Highly recommend.
… moreI also do not like wine. However, I am happy to say I had 8 glasses of really good wine with my food. It might have changed my perspective. Really well done dinner and service. Highly recommend.
Lauren Sun
Went for restaurant week and incredibly disappointed by the service and how they treated us. The food was mid and cold, the dessert tasted like Tums, but the most disappointing thing was the service. We had an 8:45 pm reservation and arrived at 8:45 (with one of us arriving at 8:35). They didn’t seat us for over 20 minutes past our reservation time and we were just standing there. I went in a group of 5 and not a single round of food was given to the correct person. We all objectively look different and so it was really baffling why the orders were getting delivered to the wrong people, repeatedly. Not that it would have made it justifiable if we did look similar but anyways. I had to switch plates with my friends for almost every meal. And it was different people getting the wrong orders every single time. And when I had inquired about a candle for my friend’s bday, they placed the candle in front of me instead of my friend. I was the one that asked for it???????? And I specifically said “It’s my friend’s birthday. The guy with the glasses” and pointed to him. Also our main server seemed to refuse to make eye contact with us and rarely looked at us while he was talking, but seemed like he was not doing the same to other tables.
The silverware placed at every course was placed haphazardly to the point where I felt like I was reaching into my friend’s plating area to get my fork. And the entire time it felt so rushed, like they seated us late for reasons that we weren’t responsible for and were making it up by rushing our food
Anyways, really disappointing service for such a highly regarded restaurant. We left feeling like we were treated like an after thought and will not be coming back any time soon.
… moreThe silverware placed at every course was placed haphazardly to the point where I felt like I was reaching into my friend’s plating area to get my fork. And the entire time it felt so rushed, like they seated us late for reasons that we weren’t responsible for and were making it up by rushing our food
Anyways, really disappointing service for such a highly regarded restaurant. We left feeling like we were treated like an after thought and will not be coming back any time soon.