Since 2003, Boka has solidified its place as one of Chicago’s most iconic restaurants. Chef Lee Wolen’s seasonal American food centers on beautiful ingredients and expertly executed preparations, delivering à la carte dishes and a hyper-seasonal tasting menu with graceful, genuine hospitality. With a distinctive combination of unparalleled service, a visionary chef, and exceptional design, Boka exemplifies Boka Restaurant Group’s core mission to create unique, timeless restaurants.

Since joining Boka as Chef Partner, Wolen  has garnered a Michelin star from 2013 to present; “3 Stars” and “Chef of the Year” from the Chicago Tribune; and “Chef of the Year” and “Restaurant of the Year” at the Jean Banchet Awards. In 2023, Chef Wolen launched his inaugural Boka: The Cookbook, celebrating the restaurant and Wolen’s tenure as Chef Partner.