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Boka

Tracked on 3 lists across 3 authorities, ranked as high as #121.

1729 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA Website ↗ Contemporary American

After more than a decade of excellence, Chef/owner Lee Wolen’s flagship shines as bright as ever. The relaxed dining room fitted with banquettes and mirrored light bulbs exudes elegance with a bit of romance and quirk. All the while, an appealing modern menu celebrates seasonal ingredients with bold preparations and exceptional clarity. Brown butter-toasted Hokkaido scallops accompanied by green garlic puree, green strawberry, buckwheat, and an aerated sabayon sauce is particularly skillful. Don't sleep on the pasta, especially the house-made ricotta gnocchetti bathed in a rich and creamy sauce and topped with crispy chicken skin and shaved cheese. The talented cocktail program is its own adventure.

The record

Every list it's on

Boka appears on 3 of the lists Mouga tracks — ranked or rated on 1, and written up on 2 more. Here's the full trail, dated and linked to each source.

Ranked & rated
oadguides.comTop Restaurants in North America 20262026
#121
Reviewed & mentioned
Reviewed
Michelin Master Restaurants All Categories_July16_2026 USA 2026michelin master restaurants all categories_July16_2026 USA 20262026
Listed