Sushi by Bou- Gold Coast Chicago @ Claridge House

First off, the staff were extremely friendly!! They even offered us free sake. Ambiance was also really nice-- the restaurant is located on the first floor of a hotel, so it was pretty posh and very clean.We got the omakase-- the fish quality was good, but not great. I've been to a lot of omakases in Asia so it might not be fair to make this comparison, but I definitely did think that the rice quality could be a bit better. But overall, for the price, I think it's a pretty safe choice if you're craving some sushi!

This was my boyfriend and I's first omakase experience and it was so fun and the sushi was fantastic!!We were amongst the last diners and the staff were immediately so friendly. The previous set of diners were running late, so we did have to wait for about 30 minutes or so. However, they gave us plenty of free sake to make up for the wait!The chef was really nice and explained all the dishes. I think for $60, the 12 course menu we got was a pretty good deal, though the serving sizes do reflect the price as the pieces are a bit small! The wagyuni was probably my favorite! After the set amount of pieces, you can then order your favorites a la carte.We also got some free mochi since they were out of a lot of their flavors by the end of the night.The interior was so cool too and definitely gave some intimate vibes.Overall, an amazing dinner only made better by the extremely friendly chef and servers :)

Great sushi, packed with lots of depth and flavor, the $60 CRW Omakase was delicious. Cute spot at the Claridge Hotel, nice bar seating. Service was good, but I felt it went by really quick, so in some ways, it felt a bit rushed. I think we were done in 40 minutes.Having been to a few Omakase experiences, I'd say that flavor was great here, but the pieces are smaller than I've had at other experiences I've joined.Worth checking out because it truly is delicious overall. My favorite was the Wayguni. I paired my Omakase with a glass of Heavensake. Bill after everything + tip $100.

This omakase experience was 12 courses for $60. It was supposed to be an hour long but our omakase started almost half an hour later since they were running late. I thought maybe that meant our experience would run 30 min late as well but it ended up getting squeezed within 30 min... overall the entire experience felt super rushed. The pieces were all coming out too quickly and they were not only on the smaller side but also lacked the mind blowing freshness I usually find in omakases. There are definitely better omakase spots out there.

If you've been wanting to try and omakase but not ready to say screw it and drop $100-$200 per person, Sushi by Bou $60 omakase is a perfect way to dip your toes in the water. We went to the Gold Coast location inside Claridge house. All the fish was buttery and smooth, but definitely smaller pieces and not as creative as other Omakase's I've been too. I will admit I left a little hungry. But again, for a $60 omakase, it was still an enjoyable experience and great for beginners. When you get into the more creative tastings, you'll sometimes be eating weird combos that might scare you at first. I did wish they explained more about where the fish came from and the prep process. My favorite pieces were the Miso Cod and Unagi. I also like they write down the tasting menu for the night. A $60 omakase did accidentally turn into a $168 buck meal after 3 glasses of wine and tip and tax.... oops. Overall it was a fun dinner with my friends and would come back, 7.8/10 dinner experience.

what a wonderful first omakase experience. i had wanted to try omakase for a while, and at $60, this can't be beat. note that the restaurant week "deal" isn't really a deal because the basic 12-course omakase is regularly $60. i'm not mad though because this was the best sushi i've had to date. some highlights were the wagyu with uni, the fatty tuna with truffle salt, and the miso cod. the workers here are all very nice and will ensure your experience is a memorable one. the ambiance is also very swanky - i believe this location is 1920s themed? check out pics of 10/12 of the basic omakase menu (yelp only lets you upload 10)!i WILL return to try the bougie 17-course!

Had a fantastic time doing omakase at Sushi by Bou! Each course was delicious, and the cocktail flight was amazing! The service was so friendly, but my one complaint is that we didn't get seated until 8:50pm for an 8pm dinner reservation, which was late for a weeknight.

Second time coming here and they just deliver! I love the ambiance and the space of this omakase spot. They have beautiful couches and chairs for everyone in the waiting area. You get greeted by the enthusiastic front desk and they provide you your drink while you wait for the bar area to finish their previous reservation. It's a great experience watching the chef create each item off the menu. They do a wonderful job describing what's in each item and carefully create a masterpiece everytime! The fatty tuna and the salmon roe are to die for. We also appreciated the shot of sake at the end with the chef. My boyfriend and I came during restaurant week and it was about $170 including tip and tax. Highly recommend!

Still dreaming about my meal here. Easily in the top 10 meals I have ever eaten but this is my first time doing omakase so I don't have much to compare to.You may not be full after the chefs choice but you are able to order your favorites and the chef will whip them up! The hamachi was so so so good.

Celebrated my promotion with a bomb dot com surprise @sushibybou_ Lincoln Park ChicagoGreat vibe, albeit a bit fast with a 1.5h seating, it was still a really fun and intimate seating the 12-course omakase just kept getting better and better with my favorite salmon roe, fatty tuna, salmon belly, wagyu uni, towards the end!Then we ordered their a la carte specials , the Big Mac & Bou of Chi. Big Mac as you can see is a huge hand roll with wagyu, toro, scallop, and uni. All my FAVORITES. Bou of Chi had wagyu, scallop mayo, truffle , & crunchy fried scallops. I'd say these are must orders We did the same pairing + champagne and ended with 4 awesome flavors of mochi ice creamOMAKASE:HAMACHI yellowtailAKAMI lean tunaBOTAN EBI* spotted prawnIKURA salmon roeBINCHO* albacore MAGURO* chopped tunaHOTATE* ScallopGINDARA* miso codTORO* fatty tunaSAKE salmonWAGYUNI* surf & turfUNAGI bbq eel