Bolat African Cuisine
3.7
from - Neighborhood: Lakeview
- 3346 N. Clark St.
- Chicago, IL 60657
- 773-665-1100
- Price range: $$ ($9-$15)
This Lakeview African spot, once a Taste of Chicago regular, serves a mix of Nigerian and Ghanian fare. Favorites include jollof rice and a variety of spicy stews, including peanut stew and the popular egusi (watermelon seed), traditionally served with fufu (boiled, pounded yams). There's also a seasonal menu that changes every three months to focus on a different region of Africa. The bar is open later (till 2 a.m. most nights), serving a modern cocktail list packing lots of tropical fruits and bright flavors.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Clark and Roscoe Streets
- Parking:
- Street
- Public Transportation:
- CTA bus: Clark-22; Red/Brown Line "L" stop: Belmont
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 5 p.m.-2 a.m. Tuesday-Sunday (kitchen closes at 11 p.m.); closed Monday
- Cuisine:
- African
- Meals Served:
- Dinner
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- Accepted
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
Features
- Carryout:
- No
- Features:
- Catering
- Specialties:
- Jollof rice with chicken or goat; egusi; ewedu (jute leaf soup); fufu
- Payment Methods:
- Cash and Major Credit Cards
- Delivery:
- No
- Seating :
- For 45
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"Terrible"
By denise from gold coast, January 22, 2009
My boyfriend and I waited for our food for an hour while they served other customers (there were only 8 people in the entire restaurant including u...
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"Loved it"
By lavable11 from lavable11, May 20, 2008
I loved the food at Bolat. I am not the person who "tries new things," but my friend made me go with her because it is her favorite restaurant. I s...
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"Best African food in the city"
By amberjohnson from wrigleyville, May 20, 2008
I love African food more than any other ethnic food, and have eaten it all over the country, and in Africa as well. If you are looking to enjoy Afr...
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