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Boka Restaurant


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4.0 of 5 stars 54 ratings
54 ratings
5.0 of 5 stars
22
4.0 of 5 stars
15
3.0 of 5 stars
14
2.0 of 5 stars
2
1.0 of 5 stars
1
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#101 of 4,512 restaurants in Chicago
  • Cuisines: American
  • Price range*: $31-$40
  • Neighborhood: Calumet

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3 of 5 stars
okiyoshi   1 contribution
chicago
Oct 13, 2009

I was here last year and the food, service, atmosphere and table were all superb! So I took my uncle and cousins there from out of town and it really isn't a restaurant for family. We were seated in patio area which was enclosed because of the cold and if you are eating at Boka in the winter definitely get... more

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5 of 5 stars
Davunger   10 contributions
New York, NY
Jul 15, 2009

Boka was wonderful. Amazing nouvelle cuisine, tastefully furnished with ample space between the tables, and the staff was great. This is a gem of a place, from the pork belly appetizer to the beef special and on to the inventive desserts. more

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3 of 5 stars
cmbassett   8 contributions
Boston MA
Jun 14, 2009

The restaurant itself is beautiful, but everything else is just okay. The service is on the pretentious side (our server took the time to "explain the menu" - I think at this point in my life I understand what appetizers and entrees are) I tried several appetizers, a salad, a fish entree and dessert. It was pretty hit or miss,... more

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4 of 5 stars
luluva   4 contributions
Virginia Beach, VA
May 31, 2009

I love going to different cities and trying out different restaurants. My husband is picky and wouldn't enjoy a tasting menu, which ruled out Alinea, L20 and some other places I was considering. I saw that Boka had beef tenderloin (which he'll definitely eat), so we tried it out. Wow! The pork belly first course was awesome! Great contrasting flavors!... more

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5 of 5 stars
SoniaBChicago   49 contributions
Apr 17, 2009

Never had a bad thing here-- always a pleasure. Go here for exciting flavors and dependable service. more

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5 of 5 stars
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Mar 1, 2009

Best dining experience in awhile -- food, staff and ambiance combined. more

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4 of 5 stars
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Jan 3, 2009

Cool atmosphere. Decent food (small portions). Service is nice, but pretentious. more

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4 of 5 stars
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Oct 12, 2008

They have the yummiest mozzarella and tomato appetizer I've ever tasted. The risotto was amazing. more

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3 of 5 stars
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Sep 23, 2008

The food is pretty good - some of the desserts were a little odd. The indoor garden area in back is nice. more

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5 of 5 stars
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Aug 16, 2008

great suprise, heard bad things then read about a kitchen change out. Man the food was great, pork cheeks exploded in your mouth. i can't recommend the desert that is taragon cake with candied fennel enough... sounds odd but man the best desert I have had in years. Fantastic.... save yourself a few bucks and go here instead of Trotters!... more

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Boka Restaurant Address

1729 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614
Tel: (312) 337-5820
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.