Boho

Tonight I joined a couple of friends for dinner at Boho before seeing a movie at the Archlight in Hollywood, right next door. The convenience of the restaurant and the variety of foods on the menu were our man reasons for going there. The other thing that made it desirable is that they took reservations for 6 or more--so we wouldn't be shut out and scrambling to find something new.

The restaurant is a hodgepodge of mismatched chairs and tables that somehow add up to modern elegance. While nobody was really dressed up for dinner it felt like a place you could go and dress up and not feel weird about it.

Boho brands itself as a Gastropub which means it concentrates its menu on quality food and ingredients but also has a hefty menu of unique alcoholic beverages in glasses as unique as the flavor for the floozies.

The drinks were flowing at our table and it seemed like the food came out just as soon as we ordered. The burger looked delicious, the halibut and chicken looked well thought out and just different enough to stand out. The pile o' ribs was actually a pretty good sized pile--surprising based on the nature of the restaurant. I had the salad Nicoise which is my weakness. Next time I may go for one of the unusual pizzas such Lemon Verbana or Smoked Salmon or Potato...but I couldn't pass up my favorite salad. It wasn't amazing but was pretty delicious, there was plenty of ahi, cooked perfectly on top, along with the usual suspects. This salad also had grilled peppers which added a really nice sweetness to the dish. I also tasted someone else's belgium fries and they were indeed double fried with an extra crust. With the garlic aioli they really had a nice punch.

Since we had too much time on our hands, and the boys were drinking heavily at the other end of the table, we decided to sample some of the $7 desserts. As is with quality restaurants, it is all about quality not quantity. The Chocolate Cake Bread pudding, while delicious, was only three small strips of pudding and a small scoop of vanilla. The presentation was fantastic though and the flavors melded together perfectly. My friend got the strawberry rhubarb pie which was certainly a better choice in terms of value. Next time I'm getting the doughnuts.

I would definitely go back to Boho. It is a little pricey but good for a special dinner. It is also convenient if you want to make a movie next door. The food was pretty delicious and fit that classiness you expect from the Hollywood of your dreams.





Boho
6801 Hollywood Blvd #411
Hollywood, CA 90028

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