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Boleo, Chicago, IL

Boleo

4.3
4.3
566 Reviews
$30 and under
Latin American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
The cuisine and culture of Latin America make their way to the Windy City in our industrial-chic rooftop bar and lounge, Boleo, where you can find small plates for snacking and sharing, delicious cocktails that transport you to Peru, and house music that will make you want to learn to salsa. Come rain or shine we have you covered with our retractable roof!
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Latin American, South American, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (312) 750-9012
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Executive Chef Luis Silva
  • Catering
    Reception style, buffet offerings, plated dinners, family style arrangements, various beverage packages, full open bar, custom cocktail creations
  • Private party facilities
    Named for a move from the Argentine tango, Boleo brings the dramatic flavors and sultry beats of South America to the best rooftop in the Loop for Chicagoans to enjoy year-round. Forget the 15-hour flight: All it takes to get to Boleo is a 15-story elevator ride to the top of The Kimpton Gray Hotel.
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown / Loop
  • Cross Street
    South LaSalle Street
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Monroe Blue Line, Washington/Wells Brown, Orange, Pink, and Purple lines
  • Entertainment
    Boleo features an eclectic blend of South American fusion sounds from our nightly resident vibe curators.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Boleo NYE Prix Fixe

    US$65.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Boleo 3 course NYE Prix Fixe Menu
    Boleo NYE Prix Fixe photo

Offers

  • Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Tue - 3:00 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.,Thu - Fri - 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.,Sat - 3:00 p.m. - 10:15 p.m.
    Beat the Happy Hour rush and head up to the rooftop early. We're serving gourmet bar bites with a Pan-Latin twist like our Pan con Chicharon Slider with crispy pork belly, Chilcanos with house-made Pisco and a selection of discounted wine and beer.

    Happy Hour photo

What 566 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Latin American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Boleo offers an "amazing ambience" with flavorful dishes like Lomo Saltado and Arroz Chaufa. Located on the 15th floor of the Kimpton Gray Hotel, it features a "lovely happy hour location" with exceptional service. While menu options are limited, the vibrant atmosphere and charismatic service make it worth a visit.

566 Reviews
  1. Joel

    VIP

    Chicago

    34 reviews

    3.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was attentive and pleasant. Alcoholic drinks were overpriced. The ceviche appetizer and yucca fries were not great, but tasty. The chicken antecucho and caesar salad were blah. In the summer, with the roof retracted, the ambience may be lovely; with the roof in place, the space feels cavernous and sound reverberates. Boleo is not up to Kimpton standards.
    BoleoResponded 6 days ago
    Joel, thank you for the honest feedback! We are happy to hear that our team took care of you during your time at Boleo. We will take your feedback regarding our menu back to our kitchen. Thank you again for your honesty. Salud, The Team at Boleo

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  2. beth

    VIP

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    2.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was very slow and inattentive. Food had good flavor, but one dish came out lukewarm and another was overcooked. Overall disappointing.
    BoleoResponded on November 21, 2024
    Beth, thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We want to create an elevated escape at Boleo, and although the flavors may have been on point, we’re disappointed to hear that the service and food temperatures missed the mark. If there’s anything we can do to make this right, please reach out to our team. We hope that we have the chance to deliver an outstanding experience for you sometime soon. Salud, The Team at Boleo

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  3. Randi

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing and so well done, and Chase was an excellent server!
    BoleoResponded on October 14, 2024
    Thanks for the feedback, Randi! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and found it well done. We'll be sure to let Chase know about your kind comments too. We'd love to keep the party going soon, please join us again! Salud, The Team at Boleo

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  4. Robert

    VIP

    Tucson

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on September 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Service with a Smile, Excellent Food and Fairly Priced. Will return.
    BoleoResponded on October 2, 2024
    Hi Robert! Thanks for sharing some kind words about Boleo. We're thrilled to hear that our team took great care of you and that our Pan-Latin bites were to your liking. We'd love the chance to serve you again soon. You're always welcome on the rooftop. Salud, The Team at Boleo

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  5. Mindy

    VIP

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Waiter was great recommended good choices. Happy hour prices are good. Setting was excellent and it was quiet enough to hear each other speak. Tapas and sangria were excellent!
    BoleoResponded on October 2, 2024
    Thanks for stopping by the happiest hours in The Loop, Mindy! We're excited to hear that our bartenders took great care of you and that our signature sangria and tapas impressed. We'd love to prepare more Pan-Latin plates soon. Just say when! Salud, The Team at Boleo

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As part of the pre-theatre birthday celebration for my girlfriend, we came to Boleo for dinner. As a beautiful rooftop bar with a retractable roof, it makes for a lovely happy hour location. We had a few appetizers and split some empanadas. Yuca fries are always a favorite of mine so I loved the yaquitas. The waitress asked if we were celebrating a birthday and when she found out we were, we got a complementary glass of rosè. Capping it all off with a candle in our little dessert cake, we had a wonderful experience at Boleo and would definitely recommend coming here before going to a show in the Loop.
    BoleoResponded on September 19, 2024
    Thanks for taking the time to share some kind words about Boleo! We're honored that we could play a part in your girlfriend's birthday celebration and that our team ensured we celebrated right. We'd love to have you both back for Happy Hour again soon. Salud, The Team at Boleo

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a great experience! New flavor combinations and everyone was so nice! Service was spectacular and I loved every second of it. Shout out to my server who had me try lychee for the first time. YUM!
    BoleoResponded on September 13, 2024
    Thanks for joining us on the rooftop and for taking the time to share some kind words. We're thrilled to hear that your server took great care of you and that we could even introduce you to lychee— We'll be sure they get their flowers. We can't wait for the chance to prepare some more Pan-Latin plates. Just say when! Salud, The Team at Boleo

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  8. Adam

    VIP

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great outdoor space. Quite a nice place to hang out for a drink. Food was fair. Empanadas had a very oily aftertaste. Ceviche lacked flavor and was a little fishy. Salmon entree was good but very salty. Maybe an off night for the kitchen but with so many great restaurants I’d only recommend this one for the atmosphere
    BoleoResponded on August 31, 2024
    Hi Adam, Thanks for taking the time to share a detailed review. While we're glad you enjoyed our vibrant rooftop in the Loop, it sounds like we didn't quite deliver with our Pan-Latin plates. Please don't hesitate to reach out to our team directly via the info in our private note. We hope we have the chance to prepare some exceptional plates in the future. Best, The Team at Boleo

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  9. LaReina

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our experience has always been amazing. The dancing , the music, and the service has been exceptional every time!
    BoleoResponded on August 20, 2024
    Thanks for the kind words and 5 stars! We're thrilled to hear that our team continues to deliver impressive dining experiences that live up to the spirit of South America. We'll be sure to thank Guillermo personally. He is one of our very best and we're so fortunate to have him on the team. Let's keep these good vibes going sometime soon. We're having live music on Sat. August 31 and we'd love to see you there. Salud, The Team at Boleo

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  10. Enzo

    VIP

    New York City

    68 reviews

    3.0

    68 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Setting was great but feel they exaggerated the views of the city skyline. One can see the tip of the Wills (Sears) Tower at best. The menu was limited. For a small plates restaurant with a South American twist, there could have been more elections and more geared to that theme. The large plates were fine. Good sized portion for the price but again, felt limited and not innovative. Our server, Chase, was great. We enjoyed his company.
    BoleoResponded on August 20, 2024
    Enzo, Thank you for taking the time to provide some feedback regarding your dining experience. Our guests' insights are invaluable. We're very sorry to hear that you felt misled with the view. We are lucky to have a retractable rooftop that allows us limited views of the Willis Tower, but we failed to communicate this clearly. Additionally, were there any dishes or countries you would like to see represented in our Pan-Latin menu? We will be sure to thank Chase personally for his hospitality. He's an absolute gem. We hope that we have the chance to deliver a 5-star dining experience for you in the future. Please don't hesitate to reach out to us directly ahead of a future visit. We will do everything we can to ensure it's a more positive experience. Best, The Team at Boleo

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FAQs

Boleo is rated 4.3 stars by 566 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Boleo

122 West Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 60603

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    South LaSalle Street
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown / Loop
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Latin American, South American, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Monroe Blue Line, Washington/Wells Brown, Orange, Pink, and Purple lines
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Executive Chef Luis Silva
  • Entertainment
    Boleo features an eclectic blend of South American fusion sounds from our nightly resident vibe curators.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (312) 750-9012
  • Catering
    Reception style, buffet offerings, plated dinners, family style arrangements, various beverage packages, full open bar, custom cocktail creations
  • Private party facilities
    Named for a move from the Argentine tango, Boleo brings the dramatic flavors and sultry beats of South America to the best rooftop in the Loop for Chicagoans to enjoy year-round. Forget the 15-hour flight: All it takes to get to Boleo is a 15-story elevator ride to the top of The Kimpton Gray Hotel.
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