I have been to the Dearborn many times as a patron and now as a frequent performer and every experience has been nothing short of delicious and delightful! The food is always on point and the wait staff are always so kind and attentive. Not only would I recommend this place for the fantastic food and staff but the restaurant is also beautiful. This is a great place if you’re looking for a meal before a show, an awesome brunch or just a night out for perfect dinner. My top recommendations are the burger, parfait for brunch or the pork chop! ���
My wife and I celebrated our 5th wedding anniversary in Chicago over the past couple of days, and after looking for restaurants downtown, I decided to make a reservation at The Dearborn. Other than buying tickets to see Hamilton, this was easily the best choice we made while in Chicago. 5 stars does not do this place justice. Our server Mike, was probably the best server we've ever had and the food was outstanding. Cocktails were good, wine list is great (with a great choice of bottles for under $100), and the ambiance was superb. From the Shwarma tacos to the scallops and barley risotto to the homemade churros and ice cream this place is a homerun. We will never take another trip to Chicago without dining at The Dearborn! Kudos to the whole team!
The food, the drinks, the service, the ambiance...all fantastic!
It was just a short walk from our hotel at Cambria so we decided to give it a try. For my entree I ordered the Dearborn Burger and it was so delicious. I ended up eating the whole thing and paid for it big time later but it was so delicious. They charged $5 to add bacon and $2 to add onions which was pricey!
Now the drinks were good as well. I really liked the peaches,peaches, peaches cocktail & their take on the Bramble was fine.
It was my birthday and they did a complimentary dessert with a candle.
Our server was very attentive and funny. Great experience.
Oh, also...we made reservations for 7:30pm or somewhere around that but arrived 30 minutes before. We were seated right away. I would still make a reservation just for times sake but it seems that if you walk in with a small party, you can get seated pretty quickly.
Great brunch location with fast service and quality food.
Wagyu sandwich was delicious, tender beef, and solid seasoning.
Brussels sprouts, however, were bit oily due to excess oil and choice of cheese, I would not recommend if you seek something light for your side dish.
Macaroni and cheese was on point with balanced seasoning and with good textures.
Chicken wings were a great appetizer. It’s slightly on the sweet side but the hot sauce makes the flavor perfectly balanced. Super crispy shell and tender, fall-of-the-bone meat were the highlights.
Our server was attentive.
Old school Chicago restaurant with a large selection of American food and great cocktail options served by workers in classic Chicago style.
We came for lunch and it was packed, so I'd recommend making a reservation vs walking in. The buffalo chicken sandwich and the BLT were amazing, the portions and side of fries were huge and one easily would feed two people.
They also have good bourbon drinks, bartenders are not rookies by any means.
Coming for brunch or dinner are both great as the menu fits either need, can't wait to come back for the burger. At least 10 came out of the kitchen as we were there.
Came for lunch, got seated right away in the bar area and really enjoyed our experience. Our server, Ting, was very attentive, and we ordered the everything Parkerhouse rolls, and the beat Bobby Flay fish and chips. Both of them came out piping hot and fresh. They make the rolls to order and Really are perfection!
Great service, great food, great ambiance! What more can I say? Tried the bone marrow for the first time was so delicious as well as the fish ceviche, melt in your mouth! The burger Wellington was something I’d never tried before (only ever had beef Wellington) but it was so delicious!
The peaches peaches peaches cocktail was amazing! The ‘how do you like them apples’ cocktail was just ok. All in all fantastic date night out! I’d come again!
Maria Angela Richardson
+5
We had a lovely time celebrating my teenager’s birthday. I called ahead to reserve a table of 5, and was warmly and swiftly taken care of. The food was delicious, the ambient laid back yet fancy, the server (Angelo) was efficient, kind, and friendly, and finally, in the end Amy, one of the owners came to congratulate my daughter and thank us. A kind touch! I highly recommend this location.
Came in for lunch and Olivia was our server. She was very attentive and informative about everything. The place was extremely clean and nicely decorated with a cozy feel. The food was outstanding! We got fried chicken and fish n chips! As we were leaving we asked for good dessert spot for after a show we were headed to later on. She said they have the best desserts and to come back later. That we did. Highly recommend this place! Twice in one day and I would do it again……
This place was good but didn't really live up to the hype. It was loud, service was meh and the food was good but also super heavy. The ice creams were okay but there is an apple dutch ice cream and pie plate advertised and not served. This was a bummer because it was part of the reason we went there. Our serverwas pretty hard pressing us for drinks. I'm not sure if it's because we were sat at the tables by the bar but that wasn't our choice. We had a reservation for 6pm, arrived timely and sat around 6:20pm. Our food came out pretty quickly and we were able to make it to our show on time.
Went here to celebrate friends birthdays and we had such an amazing experience. From the food, to the drinks, and the exceptional service given by all the staff. From the beginning to the end we felt very welcomed and not to mention, the food was very tasty and filling. Bar and atmosphere all around was very nice as well. Thank you
A hang out spot, a date night rendezvous or a private event, The Dearborn had all these vibes when I stopped in for dinner with my family. Reservations suggested but I was lucky to nab a table for what looked to be a very busy Wednesday night. Bar was packed, dining room was 90% full. Great energy and everyone was having a good time, you could hear it. Didn't mind as we were there to soak in the vibe and to eat! The Dearborn Burger (added a fried egg) was the best burger I've had in Chicago thus far. Notable mentions: the duck and foie gras dumplings, and the Wellington Burger. Pastry shell was so savory and delicious, I could eat that any day! This spot has the best Fish n' Chips per the menu and it Beat Bobby Flay. Congrats!
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