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Boonie's Filipino Restaurant

4.5 (226 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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Ishani B.

Warm, cozy, family style eating space that is both modern and welcoming. The server was attentive and walked us through the entire menu suggesting some amazing options. The meat was cooked well and extremely flavorful. Rooted in tradition, the dishes stand out.

Kit C.

Wow so impressed with Boonie! First of all, love all the plants they have at the front of the restaurant! Service was so attentive, professional and friendly. The food was amazing! We only got to try 2 things as we intentionally came here for snack. Absolutely loved the salon and the kare kare. Can't wait to visit again and try the other options!

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Isabel T.

Sizzling sisig was delicious!! We also got the salad and cod which were so good. I only wish I got the garlic rice instead of the regular. Our server was very nice and food came out fast. The interior was clean and calm. I'd love to come back!

Banana old fashioned
Peter P.

What an amazing restaurant. Filipino food has been elevated to new levels at this cozy spot. If you think of Filipino cuisine 'humble', then you really need to come to Boonie's. Service is sublime. The bar program is outstanding. And the food otherworldly. If you're lucky, the chef will come to your table and prepare a dish table side. This is definitely a place that I will return to whenever I'm in Chicago.

Bbl sandwich, lumpia
Christina H.

Got broken up with in the morning and the food here really healed my soul haha. The lumpia was hot and fresh and the pork filling was juicy. Everyone raved about the breakfast sandwich so of course I had to try it- it had Vigan longganisa, silky egg, smoked gouda, hashbrown on bibingka. I've never had bibingka before and it was tasty but a little thick for my liking. Overall, flavors were delish and service was 10/10. My server Christine was very sweet and attentive. I'd come back!!

Sizzling Sisig
Pan J.

Very good Filipino food! We got the lumpiang (yum), sisig (yum), garlic rice (super simple but super yum), and adobo broccoli (yum!!). Everything was seasoned perfectly and the drinks were amazing. I got the hibiscus habanero Negroni and would recommend. Slightly busy on a Saturday night but the service and ambiance was great.

Nolan F.

We shared: 1. BBL sandwich - Vigan longganisa, silky egg, smoked gouda, hashbrown 2. Bistek Silog - marinated beef short rib, calamansi caramelized onions, garlic rice 3. Redline Express - shrimp, crispy pork, long beans in spicy coconut sauce, white rice BBL was tasty overall, reminiscent of a mcgriddle with the sweet buns which didn't have much structural integrity. The beef short rib didn't really fall off the bone and hard to eat chewy. Garlic rice was crispy, flavorful, excellent. Crispy pork in Redline Express was dry/tough and the skin was not crispy. Not enough sauce. Service was good and friendly. Not a fan of eating in dim lighting.

Pancit Canton I VEGAN I stir fried ramen noodle, scallion ginger oil
Laura S.

First time dining at Boonie's. First experience eating Filipino food. Our server was knowledgeable about the menu, answered questions and made the experience easy to navigate. Food was paced nicely and although we ordered several dishes our two top was never crowded. Ambiance was cozy without feeling crowded.

Krispy Pata
Ernie H.

Look if you're Filipino looking for traditional cooking stop reading and go some where else. For everyone else let's continue. Boonies is an upscale, elegant, date night restaurant that happens to serve Filipino fusion. For starters we had Shanghai lumpia(egg rolls) good, satti(chicken marinade with mochi corn bread) better, sinigang salad - excellent! The $2 garlic rice is worth the upgrade. Our mains was gulay Kare Kare excellent veggie dish. I would have preferred some beef - Im nitpicking. We also had the prettiest Krispy pata I've had. Regardless of what you choose the quality drips on all the dishes. I rank the food because I have too but really they are all good. I like Bonnie's I don't know what else to say.

Rie U.

Best damn fried chicken! Really generous portions and super tasty. It also came out piping hot!! Definitely burned my mouth while eating it but i didn't even care, it was so good. The short ribs were also very tasty and flavorful. The Pork belly wasn't like the pork belly at Bayan Ko. It was quite lean and not tender. The lumpia was also only okay. Good flavors but the pork was too lean so it wasn't juicy. The sisig was also only okay. I'm glad I tried Boonie's but I think I'm more of a Bayan Ko girl.

The BBL
Tina L.

Come here for lunch & get the BBL. Just do it. This was without a doubt the BEST breakfast sandwich I've ever had. The taste is comparable to a fancy McGriddle. I actually told my server this & he informed me that the chef designed this sandwich to be like a McGriddle! If you love a good sweet & savory combo like I do, you gotta check this out. The restaurant is cozy n homey with all the cute family photos, but also chic! Def returning!

Sinigang salad
Lisa S.

Tried Boonie's for the first time and it did not disappoint. I had the lechon and gulay kare kare, both of which were making their debut on the menu that day--and wow. As a Filipino, I came in with high expectations (and a little skepticism), but the lechon surprised me in the best way. I was expecting something heavier that would leave me in a food coma, but it was beautifully balanced, crispy, flavorful, and paired perfectly with the veggie kare kare. I've only ever had kare kare with oxtail, so the veggie version was new to me--and I loved it. I also tried the sinigang salad, which unfortunately missed the mark. It didn't evoke any familiar Filipino flavors for me and felt a bit underwhelming. Dessert was turon, but it came with a plantain purée rather than whole slices, which took away some of that classic texture and experience I was hoping for. That said, the highs far outweighed the lows. I'm already planning my next visit--and can't wait to bring my parents. A fresh and exciting take on Filipino food that still respects the roots.

Bistek Silog
Harden K.

Boone's Filipino Restaurant delivered an amazing dining experience. I started with Bundok's Fried Chicken, which was perfectly crispy, crunchy, and juicy. The house-made signature barbecue sauce on the side was flavorful and made each bite even better. For my main dish, I had the Bistek Silog with marinated beef short rib, calamansi, and caramelized onions. The short rib was incredibly tender and juicy, paired perfectly with fresh garlic rice and a runny egg on top--simple, comforting, and packed with flavor. The service was outstanding--friendly, polite, and attentive to dietary needs. The ambiance was cozy, warm, and vibrant while still feeling intimate. Boone's is definitely a spot worth visiting, and I'll be back.

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This restaurant deserves a Michelin Star!! Never disappointed! Food is freshly made their sisig is the best!

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Order ahead online!!! We placed an order at 8:45 right when online ordering opened. The order was…read moreready by 10:00am. When we got there the line outside was about two blocks and people stated moving slowly. One in line even said she looked to place online ordering but it was showing ready at 1:30pm. So plan ahead! The breakfast sandwich was delicious! The bun was thin and soft and the hashbrown thin and crispy which was perfect. We also got an assortment of pastries to try of different flavors. The guava and cheese ensaymada was a favorite! The staff for picking up online orders were very nice! The team was very organized and efficient with pick up orders. Only tough part was interior area by pick up is small.

Pro tip: Set an alarm and be ready to order online at 8:45 a.m…read more Even though I logged on right at 8:45 a.m., my order wasn't ready until around 10:30-10:45 a.m. By the time I arrived, the line was easily two blocks long. I was lucky enough to snag a parking spot from someone pulling out right in front, and I was even happier to skip the line and walk straight in to pick up my order. Order ahead--it is absolutely the move. The drinks aren't sitting around waiting for pickup either. It seemed like they were making my matcha latte right as I arrived, which I appreciated. The star of the show was the huckleberry pastry--absolutely worth the hype. The longanisa breakfast sandwich was delicious but very substantial. For us, one sandwich was the perfect amount to share among three people; I think it would feel pretty heavy as a solo breakfast. The apple hand pie was one of the best I've had, and even the simple cookie was surprisingly delicious. We also tried a blueberry muffin, which was solid as well. The restaurant itself is cute, the space is clean, and the restrooms were spotless. Would I go back? Absolutely. But next time I'll definitely follow the pro tip and order ahead.

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My boyfriend and I moved to Lakeview in September 2025, and ever since then we've passed Kubo…read morecountless times, each time smelling the incredible aroma filling the neighborhood. We've said to ourselves over and over, we have to try Kubo! We finally decided to go in for lunch on a cold Sunday (3/22) and we had the most wonderful meal. The space was clean, welcoming, and lively with other diners. There's plenty of seating and although I usually highly dislike high top seating, their bar seating was incredibly comfortable. We ordered the chicken eggrolls and two orders of the chicken adobo. All of our food came out very fast, and we had very attentive service. March Madness is currently going on and was playing in the restaurant. We are basketball fans so this was a plus, and we were asked if the game that was currently on was our preferred game to watch, which was very thoughtful. The food was incredible. The eggrolls were incredibly flavorful and the chicken in the chicken adobo fell off the bone easily. The sauce on the chicken was delicious and it mixed so well with the garlic rice. We cannot wait to bring friends and family to this restaurant in the future. The hot food made us feel so whole on a cold and extremely windy day. In the summer, I cannot wait to sit on their spacious, covered patio. Thank you Kubo for a wonderful experience!

Three of us without reservation were seated quickly. The wait person was friendly. I wish I would…read morehave gotten his name a great guy. We ordered drinks from a well stocked bar. We had the chicken lumpia, first which were long not like the normal finger length I'm used to. Lots of tender meat inside. Wow. Then had the lechon kawaii, deep fried sea bass and the pancit with rice noodles. We were knocked out by the presentation of the sea bass. OMG it was perfectly crispy, The flavors were clean and fresh. Definitely a must order. The pork belly was also perfectly cooked. The pancit loaded with chicken and veggies. This is a must return place. THe inside was cozy and not noisy. We could talk without shouting.

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Perhaps we came on an off day because we love A Taste of the Phillipines at various markets and…read morewanted to support the brick and mortar. But the moment we walked in, we felt like we were bothering the staff. We walked up to the register and she asked us what we wanted. When we asked a question about the menu she restated the menu name saying that what it is. We started ordering and she kept aggressively asking is that all you want? And we just rushed and ordered and sat down. We ordered the lumpia, the breakfast sandwich, and the pork belly with garlic rice. We also ordered a pandan cold brew and a ube cold brew. For dessert I got an ube cookie. The lumpia came out almost immediately, but was super super salty. I took one bite and couldn't finish it even with the sweet chili sauce but my husband kept eating at it. Our entrees came out shortly after the sandwich was good, and the pork belly was crispy. It was a great size portion. We waited to eat our food until we got our drinks, which came out quite a bit later after we got our food. The drinks were great and full of flavor. After we finished our meal, we went to the counter to find someone to ask for our cookie because we hadn't received and we were the only ones In the restaurant. It took a while until someone came out, so we rang the bell. She gave us our cookie after checking we never got it. So we took it to go. Overall the food was exactly what it was listed as, but I don't know I'll come back to the brick and mortar maybe just support them at various pop up markets.

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Bayan Ko was honestly just amazing…read more The food was insanely good--every bite hit. Nothing felt overworked or pretentious, just really thoughtful, well-executed dishes that tasted incredible. It's the kind of place where you can tell there's a great chef behind the food, but it still feels homey, comfortable, and genuinely welcoming. We did the wine pairing and it was fantastic. Our server kept refining it throughout the meal, adjusting pours and choices as we went, which made the whole experience feel personal instead of scripted. Everything paired beautifully and actually made the food better. The vibe is casual in the best way--warm, relaxed, and fun--while still delivering food that easily deserves Michelin-level recognition. No gimmicks, no misses, just really good food made by people who clearly care. 11/10. Would go back immediately.

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