Bolat African Cuisine - Lakeview - Chicago, IL 60657 | Metromix Chicago

Bolat African Cuisine



Neighborhood: Lakeview
3346 N. Clark St.

Chicago, IL 60657
773-665-1100

Bolat is temporarily closed for remodeling. Expect a summer '09 reopening.

This Lakeview African spot, a Taste of Chicago regular, serves a mix of Nigerian and Ghanian fare. Favorites include jollof rice and a variety of spicy stews, including peanut stew and the popular egusi (watermelon seed), traditionally served with fufu (boiled, pounded yams).

Getting There

Cross Streets:
Clark and Roscoe Streets
Parking:
Street
Public Transportation:
CTA bus: Clark-22; Red/Brown Line "L" stop: Belmont
Wheelchair Access:
Yes

The Basics

Hours:
11 a.m.-midnight Monday-Saturday; noon-9 p.m. Sunday
Cuisine:
African
Meals Served:
Dinner and Lunch
Price Range:
$$ ($9-$15)
Alcohol:
Full Bar

Features

Carryout:
Yes
Features:
Catering
Specialties:
Jollof rice with chicken or goat; egusi; ewedu (jute leaf soup); fufu
Payment Methods:
Cash and Major Credit Cards
Delivery:
Yes

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"exceptional value"

By dreamsicle from rivernorth, March 23, 2008

I am a worldly eater and i would say this ranks as one of the best if not my best experience for world cuisine. The ambiance was just enough, not t...

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"Hospitality was FANTASTIC"

By jolivola from UIC, March 4, 2008

I was interested to try African cuisine and decided to give this restaurant a shot. We had so much fun, will be going back soon. The food was fanta...

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"Being that I grew up..."

By CBG from Chicago, IL, April 30, 2007

Being that I grew up in Nigeria (and I'm not african), one thing I suggest is: Nigerian food is a taste you acquire and learn to appreciate over ti...

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