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Boka
Cuisine: American, New American
Price Range: $$
10Best Says
Boka is like the kid in high school who was not only the quarterback and star of the musicals but you couldn't hate him because he was also a great guy. Four consecutive Michelin Stars, Best New Chef... Read More
Boka is like the kid in high school who was not only the quarterback and star of the musicals but you couldn't hate him because he was also a great guy. Four consecutive Michelin Stars, Best New Chef and Pastry Chef awards and an extensive redesign attract a conga line of curious diners old and new. Chef/Partner Lee Wolen (nominated again for a Beard Award) has his way with seasonal American cuisine elevating even pedestrian veg - carrots with sprouted lentils, mustard, salted peppercorn, sesame - as to stagger the taste buds. So imagine what he does with Whole Roasted Dry Aged Duck for two or Wild Striped Bass with French white asparagus, razor clams and green garlic.
Don't miss arresting, right-sized desserts by Meg Galus that won't make you groan but glad. Service is impeccable and you'll leave with an "everything is beautiful" feeling despite the steep tab.
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Address:
1729 N Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60614
312-337-6070
Hours:
- Restaurant: Sun-Thu 5pm-11pm; Fri-Sat 5pm-Midnight
- Bar: Sun-Fri 5pm-2am; Sat 5pm-3am
Website:
bokachicago.com
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Jacky Runice
Chicago Local Expert
- Best Restaurants: "Don't fear the eight-course tasting menu because dishes are light, flavor-focused and it's one surprise after another."
- Recommended as Best Restaurants Because: You have to give the Boka Restaurant Group its props - it has written the definitive menu on successful chef-driven restaurants.