The Dearborn

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  Sam

  ·4 weeks ago

  “6/1/26: Tony is an awesome waiter. I hope to get him next time I'm in. The brussel sprouts are so good! I have enjoyed everything I've had here, just make sure you make reservations. Original: Fish and chips was very good. I just needed a bit more tartar sauce from the beginning and it would have been perfect. I'm sure I could have got more if I asked, but I didn't. Service was great, atmosphere was good, but very busy that night (Wednesday night).”

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  Genna P

  ·4 weeks ago

  “OMG...the rabbit curry pot pie is out of this world. the curry has the right amount of heat and the rabbit melts in your mouth. our server Keven (sounds like Steven w a K) is knowledgeable about the menu and had good recommendations. The …”

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  Jasmin Tellez

  ·1 month ago

  “Had a wonderful experience! The staff and manager went above and beyond for our visit! They provided us with a private table and made my birthday feel very special. Provided a hand written note and a birthday dessert. The food was fabulous but the service and friendliness made it that much better. Can’t wait to go back when we are in Chicago.”

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  David Tellez

  ·1 month ago

  “We wanted to express our sincere gratitude for the exceptional experience at The Dearborn. The entire team, led by Bryan Fahy, provided truly outstanding service during our two visits. Their attentiveness and genuine care made us feel …”

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  Courtney Smith

  ·1 month ago

  “I’ve never written a review specifically for the contribution of the desire for a restaurant to succeed during these unstable financial times but this is it ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️and I give permission for my review to be used in a testimonial 😊 To start off, I almost removed a star for atmosphere because the 5/22/2016 private bridal party on the upper level treated the accessible bathroom as their private bathroom and my friend in a wheelchair had to wait for the women who used it as such to leave despite all the stalls in the regular women’s bathroom two doors down being fully available. It wasn’t the restaurants fault, it was the fault of the lack of awareness of the bridal party that other people besides them would need the bathroom. Thank you to the gentleman who apologized on their behalf for their ignorance. Thank you also for the waitress that showed us how to use the manual elevator to get to the bathroom and waited for us at that level to guide us to the bathroom that was occupied. My friend and I spilt a bottle of Italian wine 🍷 to toast our upcoming vacation, as well as some delicious fries. The fries I think were hand cut and well cooked, we both wished the serving was bigger! The barista let us taste a wine before we decided to split a different bottle, excellent service! She also refilled our glasses throughout our evening, and another bartender refilled our water. We were very well attended to 🥂 I smelled the curry chicken dish from the gentleman sitting next to me and it smelled divine 😍 then the woman next to my friend ordered the same thing and my friend whose ex husband is South Asian said it smelled just like what he used to make for dinner. I tried to get the ingredients to no avail lol. I will definitely order a vegan/vegetarian version the next time 😋 I ordered a fish and chips to go for my doorman because the menu said it beat a famous chef’s recipe and he loves fish and chips. He agreed it was the best he’s ever had! He said he will be coming for dinner very soon 👌🏾 I’m moving across the country next week but I’m so grateful I got to experience The Dearborn. I look forward to to dining here again when I come back home 🫶🏾”

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  Tony A

  ·1 month ago

  “I had dinner and drinks at The Dearborn while on a business trip with one of my colleagues, and we had a very good experience. The restaurant was busy but not overly noisy, which made it easy to have a conversation and enjoy the evening. The service was great throughout the meal. We both ordered the hamburger, which I highly recommend. It came with fries, and the portion was very generous. The food was flavorful, well prepared, and satisfying. Overall, it’s definitely a place to consider if you are visiting Chicago and looking for a lively restaurant with good food, great service, and a comfortable atmosphere.”

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  Saminda

  ·1 month ago

  “Wonderful New American restaurant featuring a rich and flavorful menu, excellent service and rich decor. We had a fantastic brunch here today, enjoying all the dishes: Pork Carnitas "Chilaquiles" (tomatillo salsa, slow roasted pork shoulder, tortilla chips, queso fresco, over easy eggs, cilantro, avocado, crema, blistered jalapeno, charred lime) The Dearborn Burger (prime ground beef, wisconsin cheddar, special sauce, dill pickle, bibb lettuce, brioche bun) - added bacon and it was epic. Fries were perfectly salted and crisp. Chicago's Finest Fish & Chips (tempura-battered icelandic cod served with Dearborn fries, rainbow slaw, charred lemon, remoulade & malt vinegar) - my daughter really savored the crisp fried fish For dessert, she has the beignets with Nutella sauce. Indulgent. I also enjoyed their house Bloody Mary (ketel one vodka, housemade bloody mary mix, pepperoncini, salami, cheddar, cheddar, lemon-served long) - robust and hearty, really delicious. Service was friendly, engaged and attentive. Loved the decor and the booths are cozy and beautiful to sit in and enjoy a nourishing comfort meal.”

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  Sybille Cybill

  ·3 months ago

  “The atmosphere is amazing! Outstanding customer service! I had the Dearborn burger menu, it was so delicious! The meat was perfectly cooked, the bun was super fresh and I loved the pickles and the caramelized onions in it too. My husband …”

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  Younghoon Koh

  ·3 months ago

  “We went to the Dearborn for dinner. Actually it was my second visit. We had four dishes including salmon tataki, fish & chips, wellington burger, and Midwest fired chicken. …”

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  Olaoluwa Bode-Omoleye

  ·4 months ago

  “The burger is the softest, juiciest, tastiest burger I have ever had. I also had the pork ribs which were delicious. Great service too! I like that they validate parking in the garage nearby. Awesome! The only negative is the additional surcharge a lot of restaurants keep adding to the bill these days. I find it quite annoying. Just increase the prices instead. I’d respect that better. Otherwise a pleasant experience.”