Boka
American restaurant · Lincoln Park ·
Seasonal American cuisine in a stylish setting with garden patio
Seasonal American cuisine in a stylish setting with garden patio
"A secret menu with two new items is now available at Portillo’s: customers can order chili cheese fries or a triple cheeseburger. They’re available exclusively to members of Portillo’s Perks, the chain’s free loyalty program, and can only be ordered through the in-restaurant kiosks. The company says these are only the first of many dishes planned for its secret menu." - Jeffy Mai
"Boka makes for a fancy-yet-still-cool night on the town. It’s ideal for big dates, and a good option for dinner with parents as well. The food is creative, and even boring-sounding things like grilled and glazed beets are impressive. You can order a la carte, or try the tasting menu for $195 if you really want to go all out." - team infatuation
"Boka makes for a fancy-yet-still-cool night on the town. It’s ideal for a big date once you’ve gotten to know each other, and a good option for dinner with the parents as well. The food is creative, and even boring-sounding things like grilled and glazed beets are impressive. You can order a la carte, or try the tasting menu for $195 if you really want to go all out. Get access to exclusive reservations at this spot with Chase Sapphire Reserve. New cardmembers get $300 in annual dining statement credits." - sam faye, adrian kane, john ringor, veda kilaru
"Chicago hospitality empire Boka Restaurant Group, which includes acclaimed spots like Girl & the Goat and Momotaro, is regarded by critics as one of the most exciting and dynamic groups in the city. Boka, the group’s flagship restaurant, first opened in 2003. Katz and Boehm lured Charlie Trotter’s chef de cuisine Giuseppe Tentori into Boka’s kitchen in 2007, and the restaurant received its first Michelin star three years later. The James Beard Foundation nominated the owner duo for Outstanding Restauranteur four times, and in 2019 they finally snagged the prize." - Naomi Waxman
"If Monday night sounds like a great time to live it up and spend $195 on an eight-course tasting menu, head to Boka. And if you’re not, there’s good news for you too: the a la carte options at this decades-old Lincoln Park American spot are equally delicious. Plus, the sophisticated but not too stuffy space works well whether you want a date night with low lighting and cozy booths, or just want to get some friends together to eat ricotta gnochetti and some of the best roast duck in the city. Get access to exclusive reservations at this spot with Chase Sapphire Reserve. New cardmembers get $300 in annual dining statement credits." - adrian kane, john ringor