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Is Boka Restaurant Still Open? Best Thing I Ever Ate Update (Chicago, IL)

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As of September 2026, Boka Restaurant is listed open on bokachicago.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Primary source
bokachicago.com ·
Secondary source
Google ·

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What the source shows: Boka's website was modified as recently as September 4, 2026, carries a 2026 copyright, and Google Places lists it as operational.

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What happened after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

Best Thing I Ever Ate featured Boka in the 'Holiday' episode, highlighting a seasonal dish from the Chicago restaurant's menu. Boka is a seasonal American restaurant operated by Boka Restaurant Group, a Chicago hospitality company that runs several dining rooms across the city, at 1729 N Halsted St in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood. Boka's website, whose server reported a last-modified date of 2026-09-04, carried a 2026 copyright notice and listed current pages for its menu, private dining program, and an ongoing restaurant-week promotion, along with site sections on accessibility and an email newsletter sign-up. Google Places, checked 2026-09-07, lists the business status as operational. No closure, relocation, or ownership-change announcement has surfaced. Boka continues to appear under its original name at its Halsted Street location in Lincoln Park, still listed as part of the Boka Restaurant Group portfolio.

Featured on Best Thing I Ever Ate

Season / episode
Season 2, Episode 1
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Holiday
What was featured
A seasonal American dish from Boka's Chicago menu
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Boka Restaurant

Frequently asked questions

Is Boka Restaurant still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Boka Restaurant is listed open on bokachicago.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Boka Restaurant after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

Best Thing I Ever Ate featured Boka in the 'Holiday' episode, highlighting a seasonal dish from the Chicago restaurant's menu. As of September 2026, Boka Restaurant is listed open on bokachicago.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Boka Restaurant located?

1729 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Best Thing I Ever Ate featured Boka Restaurant?

Season 2, Episode 1 of Best Thing I Ever Ate. The episode is titled “Holiday”.

Is Boka Restaurant still using the Best Thing I Ever Ate menu or branding?

Best Thing I Ever Ate featured Boka in the 'Holiday' episode, highlighting a seasonal dish from the Chicago restaurant's menu. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Visit info

Address
1729 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
bokachicago.com

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Sources

  • bokachicago.com — http://www.bokachicago.com/
  • Google — https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=41.913555099999996,-87.6480103

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