The Dearborn - Chicago (IL)

5 /5 Eric Charlton: We tried the fish and chips along with the shrimp and grits, and both dishes were outstanding. Everything was cooked just right, full of flavor, and the portions were generous enough to leave us completely satisfied. What truly set this visit apart were the thoughtful birthday touches—a complimentary cookie, a handwritten card from the staff, and even “Happy Birthday” printed on the menu. Those small details made the experience feel truly special and personal. It’s rare to find a place that puts so much care into both the food and the guest experience. I’ll definitely be back and will be recommending it to my family in Chicago.

5 /5 Paul Moreno: Phenomenal !!! Went for a birthday dinner and they accommodated our requests perfectly. :) Our waitress, Melissa, was knowledgeable and friendly. She consistently checked up on us and made an amazing recommendation for the "HUNG UP ON LYCHEES" cocktail. Our busser was prompt and courteous. A visit to the table by Mr. Samuels is always welcome. :) He genuinely seemed delighted to host us. :) We made the right call in getting croquettes as a starter. We would 100% get a larger order of them to snack on. The salad was lovely. The hot honey pizza & truffle fries combo was INSANE. We thought it would be smaller, as the menu didnt list a size, but it was more than enough for us to feel satisfied. :) With this being my 2nd visit to The Dearborn, Im 100% a customer for life. :)

3 /5 Michael Nagel: Dinner was underwhelming overall. The menu reads beautifully and the dish descriptions sound great, but both the atmosphere and execution missed the mark. My wife made reservations for a special occasion and we were seated in the kitchen access hallway, in a booth directly across from the employee coat closet. A manager should always check in with any table placed there—let me repeat: always. No one acknowledged that seating choice; the only people who interacted with us were staff walking by to hang up their coats. Food: • Ceviche: I had to reread the menu to confirm it was supposed to be made with lime and cilantro. Ours had none of the brightness or zip you’d expect—flat flavor, no freshness. • Spicy Chicken & Mushroom Soup: Easily the best thing we had—rich, flavorful, really well done. My partner thought there might be a bit of fish sauce in it, for those who are sensitive to that flavor. • Wagyu Steak: Tender, cooked nicely to medium‑rare, and very tasty, but it arrived looking lonely. For the price and the cut, I would’ve liked to see some thoughtful vegetable sides on the plate instead of just a great piece of meat on its own. • Dearborn Burger: Boring. Not bad, just forgettable—nowhere near a top‑10 burger in the city. With a menu this promising, the experience should be a lot better than “fine, but disappointing,” especially for a special occasion.

5 /5 Terrance Wynn: I really enjoyed my visit to this place and left feeling more than satisfied. The burger I ordered was incredibly juicy and cooked just right, full of rich flavor in every bite. The cocktails were equally impressive and felt carefully crafted rather than ordinary. The overall experience was enjoyable and definitely worth five stars, and I would gladly come back again.

4 /5 A P: Love this atmosphere. So many unique areas to sit and dine. Thee service was fantastic! Friendly, knowledgeable and timely. The food was good. This place was recommended for the burger, so I ordered that, done medium. You can see from the pic, it was a bit under done especially for two patties. The salads were just okay. The fish and chips were good and truffle fries stole the show. Our table had divided reviews about the civiche- but I loved it. Nice touch with the white beans. I would go back here and try more options.