What diners order at BOKA
Tripadvisor reviewers keep recommending the duck, and the scallops and black truffle chicken get praise too. The menu changes, so check what's on it for your date before planning the meal around one dish.
Several Tripadvisor reviewers describe knowledgeable service and thoughtful touches for celebrations. Others found the service less personal or the portions smaller than they expected. The tasting menu isn't automatically the better choice for a celebration, so compare it with ordering à la carte.
How much does dinner at BOKA cost for two?
Two tasting menus cost $390. BOKA adds a 4% surcharge to every check in place of raising menu prices, and you can ask to have it taken off. With it, two tasting menus come to $405.60. With two standard wine pairings the total is $603.20, and with two non-alcoholic pairings it's $561.60. All of that is before tax and tip. BOKA doesn't list a service charge.
À la carte can cost far less. The kampachi, the scallops, the black truffle chicken and the halibut come to $157 for two, or $163.28 with the surcharge, before drinks and dessert. That's our example order, not a recommendation.
Dinner menu and prices · Hours, booking and visitor policies
When do BOKA reservations open?
Book on OpenTable or by phone at (312) 337-6070, up to 60 days ahead. BOKA recommends reservations for the bar as well as the dining room, though it takes walk-ins when there's room.
Parties of five or fewer pay no cancellation fee, and the restaurant only asks for notice. Parties of six or more need a credit card hold at booking and are charged $50 per person if they cancel without notice.
Dinner runs Sunday to Thursday from 5 to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 5 to 10 p.m.
Hours, booking and visitor policies
For six or more, ask how much cancellation notice is required. Also ask about transfers and the regular table-size limit. The private Terrace and buyout capacities are separate event limits.
For five or fewer, ask how much is charged at booking, even when cancellation carries no fee.
Diets, bottles and arrival
BOKA says it can handle most common allergies and restrictions, including vegetarian, pescatarian and vegan diets and gluten, dairy and nut allergies. Note them when you book. Corkage is $50 per 750 ml bottle, two bottles per table at most, for wines that aren't on BOKA's list. There's no formal dress code.
Valet costs $19 for the first four hours, at the stand in front of the entrance on Halsted Street. Only trained service animals are allowed. Ask BOKA about step-free access before booking if you need it.
Hours, booking and visitor policies
OpenTable flags wheelchair access, but does not describe your entrance or restroom route. Ask for the tasting-menu finish time before planning another Lincoln Park activity after dinner.
Compare before booking
Elske sets a two-hour table time for two guests. BOKA does not publish a tasting-menu duration, so Elske supplies a firmer planning estimate for an event afterward. BOKA's no-fee cancellation rule for five or fewer is useful when travel plans may change.
Alinea's November Salon costs $948 for two with mandatory service, before tax and drinks; BOKA's tasting is $405.60 with its removable surcharge. BOKA also lets each guest order à la carte, while Alinea sells prepaid experiences.
Sources
Prices and policies change, so confirm the terms for your date before paying.
- Diner reviews on Tripadvisor
- Dinner menu and prices
- Hours, booking and visitor policies
- Dinner, dessert and beverage menus
- OpenTable: public listing, September 30
Checked September 30, 2026. Found a change? Send a correction with a source link.