The Dearborn

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  Genna P

  ·2 months 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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  Sam

  ·2 months 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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  David Tellez

  ·2 months 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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  Jasmin Tellez

  ·2 months 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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  Saminda

  ·2 months 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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  Tony A

  ·2 months 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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  Courtney Smith

  ·2 months 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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  Josh Wilund

  ·2 months ago

  “We had the best service and what an incredible meal. The 1/2 Miller Amish Chicken will break your brain with umami. Probably the best tarragon cream sauce I’ve ever had. Coupled with chanterelle mushrooms, tarragon-mustard cream sauce, gnocchi, peas, it’s pretty ridiculous. I’d 100% order the peas, gnocchi and chanterelle on their own, anytime. And our server was incredible… she was so attentive, prompt and fun. Thank you! Please feel free to use my review as you see fit.”

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  Lanetra Jackson

  ·3 months ago

  “This was our first lunch in our epic trip to Chica. They set the bar very high! Annsling was our server and she was great! She made excellent recommendations and we thoroughly enjoyed our meal! The chef beat Bobby Flay with their Fish and Chips! I couldn't try it due to my allergy. But my momma did and loved it! Their burger was voted Best in Chicago! I totally agree! It was the perfect mix of meat, Gouda, and toppings! The Moscato was perfectly sweet and tasty! I will definitely visit again!”

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  Jane Larsen

  ·3 months ago

  “The Dearborn was a fantastic place to get lunch before we saw a show at the Goodman theater. Everything we ordered was delicious, especially the mushroom and asparagus gnocchi special. We had a table of eight and our server, Sam, was tremendous and especially attentive.”