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Boka

Boka

New American Restaurant and American Restaurant$$$$
Lincoln Park, Chicago
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    Has a stamp of approval from Michelin Travel & Lifestyle and Eater
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    Leslie L.
    "Lee Wolen is a master."(5 Tips)
    Samuel G.
    "The tasting menu was one of the best meals I’ve ever had."(9 Tips)
    Adam S.
    "The tasting menu with wine pairings was outstanding."(5 Tips)
    Urban Nomad
    "One Michelin star"(3 Tips)
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  • Jake S.
    Jake SungApril 27, 2012
    Everything on menu is delicious. Try GRILLED BABY OCTOPUS and BEEF TENDERLOIN. You won't regret.
  • Sarah B.
    Sarah BeckleyDecember 29, 2011
    Ask for the gluten-free bread option even if you are not. It's a spiced flax seed cracker. Delicious!
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    AsJune 14, 2019
    all is great! Ricotta dumplings is the best 🥂
  • Frank N.
    Frank NgNovember 23, 2013
    Not a great restaurant that said in all the feedback! The food is average! The drinks selection is very good but not excellent! The service is mediocre except the bartender! Coco panna rest os better
  • Shodmon I.
    Shodmon IbragimovMarch 20, 2011
    Great romantic restaurant in the area! Best Chef in town! Delicious food and friendly service! Make reservations today!
  • Martha F.heart icon on user image
    Martha FelixJanuary 2, 2016
    Fois gras mousse, fish crudo with barley pops and aged-beef broth
  • Alexandra
    AlexandraFebruary 8, 2013
    Delicious scallops and great to go to for restaurant week!
  • Erick N.
    Erick NeuMay 8, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    Chef Wolen is the god of chicken; sexiest and best chicken dish in the Midwest
  • Corey M.
    Corey MeyerMarch 9, 2014
    Wow! Gnudi was absolutely INCREDIBLE!!!! You must try it.
  • Lisa B.heart icon on user image
    Lisa B.August 9, 2015
    The duck was so rich and juicy that it was like eating a prime rib.
  • Adam S.heart icon on user image
    Adam SeanJune 22, 2019
    The tasting menu with wine pairings was outstanding.
  • Leon S.
    Leon SkitJanuary 12, 2020
    The dumplings were the best part of the dinner and were, unfortunately, extremely over-salted.
  • Colin L.heart icon on user image
    Colin LeeFebruary 15, 2020
    Their foie gras dish is an innovative take
  • Ringo R.
    Ringo Rira (erika)May 21, 2016
    'On the shore' is a must try. Refreshing.
  • Justin H.heart icon on user image
    Justin HolimanNovember 13, 2022
    Tasting menu might be the best meal I have ever had.
  • Corey P.
    Corey ParkerFebruary 14, 2014
    Amazing food and service. Get the short ribs!
  • Erick N.
    Erick NeuMay 8, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    The octopus appetizer is consistently amazing
  • Martha F.heart icon on user image
    Martha FelixJanuary 2, 2016
    1 Michelin star - go for grand tasting with wine pairing
  • Emily B.
    Emily BeldenSeptember 11, 2012
    Go for the tasting menu. Well worth it!
  • ISC C.heart icon on user image
    ISC ChicagoAugust 19, 2023
    After dinner small bite dessert on the house
  • Mark C.
    Mark ChoonMarch 7, 2010
    At the Bar - if they offer "Dealers Choice" for cocktails - get it!! The night we were there was a bartender from Violet Hour!
  • Lizzie R.
    Lizzie RanshawAugust 11, 2013
    Must try the edamame Mac n cheese!!!!
  • Xiaolong K.heart icon on user image
    Xiaolong KuangOctober 14, 2016
    7 course dinner menu is pretty good.
  • J
    JDecember 19, 2010
    The 6 course tasting menu is the absolute best value and sample the amazing range
  • Stephen I.
    Stephen ImigSeptember 11, 2011
    Wow...very disappointing experience :( Went in for the 6 course tasting and decided to do the wine pairing. How can a restaurant receive a 1 star Michelin rating...yet have no Sommelier?
  • TV Food Maps
    TV Food MapsAugust 26, 2014
    Check out Boka Restaurant as seen on Best Thing I Ever Ate Read more
  • Edward H.heart icon on user image
    Edward HenryJanuary 26, 2016
    Great for a nice date night
  • Diego M.
    Diego MogollonFebruary 24, 2012
    Wagyu ravioli, eel and shrimp terrine :)
  • Hynek S.
    Hynek StehnoNovember 18, 2013
    Excellent food and venue
  • Time Out Chicago
    Time Out ChicagoNovember 2, 2011
    Pastry chef Kate Neumann rarely disappoints with the desserts at this sophisticated Mediterranean restaurant. Read more
  • Foodspotting
    FoodspottingNovember 18, 2010
    Try the Maine Diver Scallops And Korean Shortribs
  • Courtney W.
    Courtney WolfeDecember 10, 2012
    Try the Diver Sea Scallops
  • Chris V.heart icon on user image
    Chris VanKulaAugust 21, 2014
    Cocktails, entrees
  • Time Out Chicago
    Time Out ChicagoOctober 19, 2011
    Pastry chef Kate Neumann rarely disappoints with the desserts at this sophisticated Mediterranean restaurant.
  • Omar P.
    Omar PerezApril 21, 2013
    Try the Halibut With Persimmon Saboyan
  • Terris A.
    Terris AleneFebruary 24, 2011
    Love their drink selection and their creative ideas. Thank you Griffin for a fun night!
  • Time Out Chicago
    Time Out ChicagoFebruary 15, 2011
    Thought you’d want to know: Kevin Boehm & Rob Katz have been nominated for Restaurateurs of the Year in Time Out Chicago’s 2011 Eat Out Awards. Vote now! Read more
  • Jeff
    JeffNovember 15, 2012
    2013 - 1 Michelin Star
  • Omar P.
    Omar PerezApril 21, 2013
    Try the Grilled Octopus
  • Max V.heart icon on user image
    Max Van BelApril 8, 2017
    DELICIOUS!
  • Matt S.
    Matt SannaJuly 24, 2015
    Find Bill Murray.
  • Frank N.
    Frank NgNovember 23, 2013
    Follow me on instagram @frankng01 or @frankng02
  • Jonathan G.
    Jonathan GreenspahnMarch 2, 2010
    Get the side of mac and cheese with Edamame...sooo good
  • Urban Nomad
    Urban NomadDecember 16, 2013
    One Michelin star
  • Teri P.
    Teri PytelOctober 13, 2012
    Great bar.
  • Jonathan G.heart icon on user image
    Jonathan GoldsteinJuly 22, 2016
    Everythinf
  • Erik H.
    Erik HallowayJanuary 27, 2012
    Weston cocktail
  • Kathy
    KathyDecember 17, 2011
    Edamame mac & cheese, everything else is overrated and overpriced
  • Vanessa F.
    Vanessa FoxJuly 20, 2013
    Worst "nice" dinner service I've ever had. :-/
  • Daniel H.
    Daniel HerdeanSeptember 29, 2010
    Average tasting food...VERY EXPENSIVE
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