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Boleo

Restaurant Bar Event venue Lounge Night club South american restaurant

Chic South American rooftop restaurant & cocktail lounge with a retractable roof atop a hotel. People often mention great, amazing, staff, minutes, cocktails, delicious, service, recommend,


Address

122 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60603, United States

Website

www.boleochicago.com

Contact

+1 312-750-9007

Price rating

$$$ $

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (450 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 5 to 10 pm
  • Wednesday: 5 to 10 pm
  • Thursday: 5 to 10 pm
  • Friday: 5 to 10 pm
  • Saturday: 5 to 10 pm
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: Closed

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: great (8) amazing (8) staff (7) minutes (7) cocktails (7) delicious (7) service (6) recommend (6)
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  • 4/5 Dr. Atalie Ashley W. 2 years ago on Google
    Ambiance: lovely - indoors, but still feels like a city rooftop (just without the bad weather and noise). Music was a little loud while the DJ was present, but went back to a conversation-friendly level once he left. Food: we tried several items on the menu and everything was well seasoned, perfect temperature, and a good balance of textures. Drinks were reasonably strong and flavorful. Service: the most friendly and energetic host I've met in a long time. He sets a great tone for the restaurant. The wait staff are kind and knowledgeable, but it appears that they fill the dining room with more customers than the staff can manage. We were seated immediately upon arrival and brought water, but it took another 15 minutes for one of the waiters (who we kept staring at) to tell is that "someone will be with you shortly." Our food came out relatively quickly after we ordered, save one item (the sliders) that arrived around 35 minutes later (after we'd asked a few times). A four star review because I'm assuming they were not like this pre-COVID. Everyone is short staffed and much of the world is still closed. But if the wait times are normal, this is a three star review.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 David L. 1 year ago on Google
    Never written a review before but the money we wasted here stings a bit. We don’t eat in the loop that often but made an exception for date night. Paid >$100 for a meal that was generously worth $50 even with the vibes. Had a reservation in advance but was stuck in a side booth by the bar where the waitress promptly forgot about us for 15-20 minutes at a time. Portions were laughably small which would usually make you think it must be good or at least some attempt at fancy right? No... Save your money and your time.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ankit C. 2 years ago on Google
    What an amazing place in the heart of city! They go above and beyond to make your experience wonderful. The fox den cocktail was star of the night, (added with a tequila shot 🤪) Boleo okd fashioned was also good! Appetizer : chicken skewers were the best, must try! Good music, quick service, fun times! Definitely recommend.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tracy N. 2 years ago on Google
    Great experience! Delicious food and cocktails! Below is a photo made special by one the chef's as a possible permanent item on the menu. It was delicious! He described to us how his mother used to make this for him at home when he was younger 🥰❤. It was fantastic. Please make this a menu item! It was the best that we had!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Alicia 1 year ago on Google
    The food and drinks were delicious but the service was subpar. For a $30 steak the size of a child’s hand and a $23 cup of fried rice, I’d expect a more personal dining experience to make the $100 meal worth it. Edit: after reading more reviews, I noticed the same thing happening to a few people. We made a reservation and were seated right away but then waited 15 minutes for a waitress to come, by then we were fully ready to order, so we did. Food and drinks came out pretty quick. But after eating our child size portions within 10 minutes. Our waitress, Malika, never came back. We saw her running drinks to other tables, I'm sure overloaded with work. But with all the other staff there I’d assume some others could pick up the slack. We waited till our drinks were done and about 10 minutes after that asked a different server for our check, 15 minutes after that I finally went to the bar to close our tab. We wanted to go somewhere else but literally couldn’t leave because we were waiting to pay. For a 15 minute meal and a 45 minute wait for service, $100 was not worth the price at all. Wouldn’t recommend.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 John W. 9 months ago on Google
    We went a few years ago for our anniversary date. The staff was very accommodating even giving us 2 free wine glasses for the occasion. The roof opening/closing is pretty cool to see.

  • 5/5 Tessa F. 8 months ago on Google
    An amazing restaurant! A bit pricey, but it was a special occasion and totally worth it. We went at 7 on a Friday and were seated immediately. The service was incredible and very fast — our 3 course meal took about an hour and some change. The fries, sliders, chicken empanada, roasted chicken, and soufflé were delicious, as well as each of the cocktails. My only complaint is that the music was a bit loud, which made conversation difficult.

  • 5/5 Joseph D. 6 months ago on Google
    Their first Salsa Night event was really fun. Music and DJ both did an excellent job. 👍 I look forward to attending their next event.

  • 5/5 Deb M. 8 months ago on Google
    Amazingly kind, hardworking staff! We made dinner out of their happy hour menu and were quite happy with our selections! Ceviche, pollo, and pork belly sliders were so yummy and plenty filling! Don’t forget to have a pisco sour… they’re amazing!! ENJOY!

  • 5/5 Carly B. 10 months ago on Google
    Had an amazing experience at Boleo between the drinks and food recommendations from our bartender, Will. We enjoyed a refreshing take on a caipiriñha, tuna appetizer, and chicken empanadas! Everything he suggested was spot-on and super satisfying. Would definitely visit again!

  • 5/5 Ornella d. 1 year ago on Google
    The food was incredible and the desserts even better 😍. Love this place.

  • 3/5 Richa F. 11 months ago on Google
    The place is actually amazing ! With lovely ambience however the service was super slow and they kept forgetting our order. The only person who was doing well was Jace and we want to thank him for his attempt to make us feel comfortable. He is a great employee

  • 4/5 Ethan G. 1 year ago on Google
    The staff are friendly and the food is delicious (if light on vegetarian options), but the craft beer selection is wanting (though I suppose most go there for the craft cocktails). Would recommend overall.

  • 4/5 Jon and Amanda L. 1 year ago on Google
    Fun find! This restaurant is on the roof of the Gray hotel. There is a roof that opens in nice weather. We tried the Hongos Anticuchos, a lovely mushroom dish with great sauce. We also ordered the Arroz Chaufa, which is a great flavored fried rice of sorts. Lastly we tried the Lomo Saltado, a delicious beef dish topped with fries. Sadly, the cocktails felt a little expensive. Our server was friendly and efficient. We would recommend trying this place.

  • 5/5 Alison G. 1 year ago on Google
    I’ve always loved Boleo for great food, cocktails, and atmosphere but our bartender, Will really stood out today. A large group of us were looking to find a last minute spot to celebrate and we stumbled into Boleo. Will did an amazing job managing out large group while still delivering great cocktails! Recognizing the special occasion, he even jumped in to take pictures and learn about our group. This review of Boleo is long overdue but big thank you to our bartender for reminding me what a gem this spot is!

  • 5/5 Judit Ildikó S. 1 year ago on Google
    tastiest food i had in the week !!! great chef seevice was not on the top of situation

  • 1/5 Derrick S. 2 years ago on Google
    Was super excited to eat here after wanting to go pre-Covid. I could not have been less pleased with the food. I am not even sure what to say other than every course was bad... and I do not mean under expectations or just not very good. We did not finish any courses including the ceviche, beef stir fry, etc. We will not be back.

  • 5/5 Nan W. 3 years ago on Google
    Possibly my new fav restaurant. Came here with a friend tonight for a late dinner and wow. First, the service is wonderful, including being served our dessert by the chef himself. Second, the ambience is sophisticated yet relaxed and without pretention. Third, the food is phenomenal without the ridic pricetag. We ordered the Hongos Anitcuchos, Empanada Pollo, Yaquitas, Pan Con Chicharron Slider, and the Chocolate Souffle. Every dish played with different colors, flavors, and textures. Every bite seemed to be a new discovery. The highlight was definitely the sliders. The pork belly and sweet potato pair so well with each other. Def coming back!

  • 5/5 Jenny Valdés Del V. 2 years ago on Google
    This is probably one of the most amazing, tasty places to eat. They put so much thought jnto their dishes. The chicken skewers and the cassava fries are my personal favorite! Excellent cocktails too, they used to have an amazing sangria but they took it off the menu. Personnel are always very kind and the place has a cool vibe. I recommend reserving ahead of time.

  • 5/5 Paul C. 2 years ago on Google
    The food was flavorful and my cocktail was astounding. If I were staying at the Gray hotel another night, I'd break my own rule and eat here again so that I could try more delicious things.

  • 4/5 Haley D. 2 years ago on Google
    Had a fun work event here! The open roof was really nice, especially in COVID times, and the atmosphere was fun. Food was pretty good but some were just fine. Still, great spot and would def recommend!

  • 5/5 Christina H. 2 years ago on Google
    Really cute enclosed rooftop space, casual but upscale. The food was delicious! Friendly staff. Definitely plan to eat here again!


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Happy-hour food
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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