Being a California boy (born and raised) my only way to get a Fish & Chip meal was at a fast food franchise called H. Salts Fish & Chips; and it was fairly good. Several golf trips to the U.K. (Britain, Scotland, Wales) I got my fair share of excellent Fish & Chips; the best being in Ullapool, Scotland at The Seafood Shack I have never had better! But, leave it to Chicago to deliver some of the best fish and chips I've ever had in the USA, here at The Dearborn restaurant in the Chicago loop. Everything about The Dearborn's signature dish just worked in every way: The fish was fried perfectly The fish itself was moist and delicious The chips (fries) were excellent The coleslaw was the perfect side dish The tartar sauce was scrumptious My Krobacher Pilsner paired perfectly with my dinner The service was spot on And sitting at the bar watching the NBA playoffs didn't hurt either. I did have a scoop of delicious salted caramel gelato that finished this meal perfectly. Having such delicious fish & chips a few blocks away from where I live is certainly better than flying "over the pond" (a British term for the Atlantic Ocean). read more

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This is an excellent spot for a special occasion! I visited recently with a large group for brunch and we had a great experience all around. Regardless of the time of day and especially during peak hours, I would definitely recommend making a reservation to air on the safe side. The staff prepared our table super quickly and was very attentive- they really went above and beyond throughout the meal. I do not recommend skipping the drinks! I ordered the seasonal Si Se Puede, Tia mezcal cocktail, which was quite spicy and perfectly sweet. For appetizers, we shared the parkerhouse rolls. The rolls were soft and buttery with a delicious whipped butter spread. For the main dish, I ordered the Dearborn Burger. It was solid overall and the portion size was very generous. I tried the fish and chips as well which were excellent. Would definitely order this next time! For dessert, we tried the sticky toffee date cake. I liked that it was not too heavy, and the Heath bar crumbles added a nice crunch. My only wishlist would be to have more of that delicious sauce to scoop up! We left with ample leftovers and in high spirits. Definitely looking forward to visiting again and trying more of the menu! read more

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(Kari's Rating 8.75/10) Came with three friends on a Sunday evening around 7:30 PM. My party was already seated so I was able to walk in and just meet them. They were already ordering drinks so I chimed in very last minute and ordered an amaretto sour which was absolutely delicious. I wanted a second, but it was a Sunday evening. Yes-it was that good! We started with the rolls, which were really fluffy and warm, came in a set of four with a special seasoned butter. We also got the artichoke cheese appetizer, which I thought was a dip, but it actually came out on a very flat plate as seasoned artichoke with cheese, it was actually pretty delicious. For entrées, we ordered the scallops, the Cesar Salad, the Dearborn burger, and the Parmesan gnocchi. My (3) scallops were absolutely amazing, they were crispy and heated to perfection in the middle, they were not rubbery or fishy. I did think they gave a little too much beurre blanc is it almost overpowered the dish. We decided we did not need to get dessert as the dinner was already filling as it is. I would definitely come back and order the scallops again, but only for a special occasion as they were relatively expensive clocking in at $45. read more

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This is a nice spot to stop in while in Downtown Chicago. The ribs are excellent with a sweet and spicy sauce. I enjoyed the fish and chips as well but thought they had a tad too much salt. The service was amazing and the server was very knowledgeable on menu items. The restaurant is a decent size abut tables are packed in tightly. read more

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5/5 without a doubt. Vibe and food couldn't be better. I can't wait to get back to try more. The burger Wellington was fun, unique and super well cooked. Soup is great. Can't wait to try the fish and chips. Won't be my last time here for sure. read more

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We made a reservation easily and were seated right away. The staff were serviceable, but nothing impressive. Our waitress was very robotic. Prices seemed high, especially the drinks. Food was good and this place was fine, but nothing that wowed. read more

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Good dinner here last night. My work friend and I ate the bar. Beertender was personable, and his drinks were good as well. I had the Burger Wellington, which was delicious. Truffle fries were also very good. read more

The Dearborn - Burger Wellington - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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We have frequented The Dearborn over several years for different personal and work purposes. Their food quality and attentive service has remained consistent. Therefore we continue to have a pleasant dine-in experience and The Dearborn remains one of our rotating choices. Some of our favorites are: Dearborn burger Fish and chips Mushroom truffle grilled cheese Fried calamari BLT Looking forward to our next return and to try something new on the menu! read more

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Taking in dinner bf going to musical. Loved the vibe of the restaurant. It was very busy but they had plenty of employees taking care of customers. Ordered a thin crust pizza, spicy lobster shrimp burutta. I loved the thin crust. The spicy aspect was right at the border for being too spicy but I enjoyed it. I would prefer more shrimp/lobster. For dessert, I had salted caramel gelato. It was delicious. My first time to have it. read more

The Dearborn - Spicy Lobster, Shrimp & Burrata Pizza - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I've had very mixed experiences at The Dearborn. Sometimes the quality of the food is great, other times I've had to send back my order. I do enjoy the Palmer House Rolls, as those are most consistent. Good location in the loop to meet for a business dinner. read more

The Dearborn - Fish and Chips - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Stopped by The Dearborn for a meal before a show at the Chicago Theatre and sat in the bar area since there was no wait -- always a win. The ambiance is lovely and modern, making it a great pre-theater spot. Drinks were solid. I ordered the lychee martini, which oddly didn't come with a lychee at first, but once I asked, they quickly brought me two. Not a big deal, but fresh lychee should really already come with a lychee drink. The fish and chips were hands down the best I've had. They claim to be the best, award winning, and it clearly isn't just smoke. It's a bit pricey for a single filet, but it was a good size and cooked perfectly. I'd happily pay a little more if they offered two filets because the fish itself was that good. The fish comes with fries and coleslaw, which were typical, nothing to write home about. Service was fair -- nothing bad, nothing standout. One small downside: the bathroom situation. It's tucked away down some stairs, which felt like a strange layout choice. Overall, a solid choice for drinks and a great meal before a show. I'd definitely come back, especially for those fish and chips. Wish I had a genie to pop me in there for lunch today! read more

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Nice spot in the loop. Normally, I'm against $30 burgers but the Wellington burger was unique enough to make it worth it. Service was a little slow but they got hit really hard with a rush right after I sat down at the bar so I won't hold it against them. read more

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First meal in Chicago! Great attentive service provided by Cooper, a fine gentleman from New Hampshire with a great sense of humor. Had the Fish N Chips that apparently beat Chef Bobby Flay. The fish was crisp and flakey, accompanied by perfect fries. Their Glazed Fried Chicken with the glaze on the side was tasty as well. chicken. Two iced cold Pilsners to wash it down. Nice comfortable seating and atmosphere. read more

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Came in without a reservation and was seated promptly, which was a great start. We were seated at a table with wide leather chairs that were surprisingly comfortable and made the experience feel relaxed right away. Our waitress was attentive throughout the meal and checked in on us regularly without being overbearing. We started with the sticky pork rib. It definitely packs a spicy kick, though it leans more on the sweeter side, maybe a bit too sweet for my taste. The flavor was good overall, but the meat could have been more tender. For mains, we ordered the fish and chips and upgraded to truffle fries. The fish was buttery and flaky, and the breading was nice and light, which I really enjoyed. The fries had good flavor but could have been a little crispier. We also tried the prosciutto tavern-style pizza, which was the biggest letdown. It really needed more crispiness. Both the crust and overall texture felt soggy. The flavors were quite muted, and none of the toppings added much texture or contrast, which made the pizza fall flat. read more

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Really great experience at the Dearborn recently. Stopped in after visiting Millennium park on a Sunday. Sat in the bar area and it was perfectly decorated for the holidays. The staff was amazing, drinks were great, and the food was really good. Kept it simple with a pizza but was impressed, will return back! Pro Tip: located close to theater district so a good pre/post visit read more

The Dearborn - Crispy Buffalo Chicken Pizza & fries - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We come here every time we are in town. This visit was really great. The atmosphere is lively and the staff were amazing. The food came out perfect and the bartender made wonderful drinks. Enjoyable all around experience with friends read more

Just had my first, amazing experience at The Dearborn! After visiting Santa at Macy's with my husband and twin toddlers, we walked over for brunch. Even though online reservations looked full, we called and were seated immediately. The restaurant is swanky, clean, and beautifully decorated. The coat racks next to the tables were super convenient for storing our bulky winter gear and diaper bag. The service was outstanding; our server was friendly and always on top of things. They didn't have a physical kids' menu, but offered plenty of kid-friendly choices like grilled cheese, buttered noodles, cheeseburger, chicken fingers, and pizza, which all come with fries. My husband and I split the corned beef and the PB&J French toast, while the boys shared a grilled cheese and shrimp with grits. We also upgraded their fries to truffle fries. Everything was incredibly delicious! I can't wait to go back and try more of their menu! read more

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The Dearborn is a very nice restaurant for a nice meal downtown. The food was tasty, particularly the fried perch Benedict, which is a nice variation of the classic dish. I enjoyed their tea presentation with little clear pots for you to steep your tea to your liking. The ambiance is very relaxing, though nice with the TVs to stream football games on a Sunday afternoon. There was a live band when we went that sounded great. The staff was alright - greeted nicely at the front. The only reason I'm not giving them 5 stars is because nothing particularly "wowed" me for a nicer restaurant in downtown. It's a safe bet for a meal, but nothing crazy special. read more

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We tried many dishes; the Scotch Egg was my favorite! The house rolls were excellent too. We also tried the Buffalo Chicken Sandwich and the fish and chips. Yum! read more

Wonderful warm place for sure. Every time we pay a visit here when come to the city and do some shopping on the State st. Very busy place during the weekend. My kids have always loved the steak here. And fish and chips I typically go for a salad with an appetizer which never disappoints me. Wait staff was always very attentive and friendly. read more

The Dearborn - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Fish & chips here are excellent! This place is what I'm looking forward to when I visit read more

The Dearborn - Fish & Chips "Traditional" Icelandic Cod - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I truly enjoyed my experience at this restaurant. I decided to drop by while I was in town. I came here right before I was leaving because it had been on my list of places to visit. It is centrally located and was pretty close to my hotel. I sat in the bar area and my waitress was very attentive and friendly. I highly recommend the pepperoni pizza and you have to end your meal with the chocolate chip cookies. I truly enjoyed the cookies and the whole meal. It's a very cute restaurant. It gives a little upscale vibes. Perfect for date night or a girls night out. read more

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I went here on a Sat night before a show and got a spot at the bar. It was very busy but received attention very quickly. I was not hungry so just got an app of croquettes. They were good. I paired it with the house cab from Italy which was a little too dry. The bar stool became uncomfortable after an hour. The menu is a one pager and did not have a lot that interested me. Best for drinks. Very beautiful inside. read more

The Dearborn - Croquettes - Four croquettes topped with yellow sauce are placed on a bed of shredded lettuce and small dried cranberries on a dark, triangular ceramic plate. The dish is set on a dark table with a glass of water, a wine glass, and a napkin visible in the background, indicating a dining environment. - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Came on a holiday weekend for dinner. Atmosphere was lively but not loud, and nicely lit and sort of romantic. Server was attentive and knowledgeable. We ordered the Midwest is Best salad, Caesar salad, and Parmesan truffle fries. Everything was tasty. The fries were spectacular. Crunchy and flavorful, in a large paper cone. It was like every single one was dipped in butter before it was fried. Didn't even use ketchup; they were perfect. Would definitely get again as an indulgence. read more

Found this spot on a foot cruise after visiting Cloud Gate and the Cultural Center. It did not disappoint. Great spot for lunch a some cocktails. Menu has plenty of options, we opted for the pizza/flat breads as a shareable lunch. Staff were attentive, timely and friendly. The pizzas were super tasty. read more

The Dearborn - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

What a stunning spot to rest our exhausted feet after a day of sightseeing. The whole decor and vibe was so relaxing, chic, modern and just felt upscale but not so much you feel you have to sit 90 degrees straight in your seat or risk looking like a slob in a fancy restaurant. Husband got the burger and I of course had to get the famous Fish and Chips! Neither of them disappointed and we were having such a wonderful time just chatting and enjoying the atmosphere we opted for drinks and dessert. DIVINEEE. Now this was over a couple years ago and I'm only just now getting to this review but make no mistake I remember this experience clearly. Around the time we went the new Mario movie had come out so they had a "Peaches peaches peach peaches peachs" cocktail that to this day I am still searching for a peach cocktail that even comes close to how delicious the one I had at the Dearborn was. We can't wait to go back! read more

Easily one of our favorite restaurants in Chicago. The food and service here are fantastic and definitely worthy to check out. This might be the best bread i've ever had. The duck was fantastic and so was the amish chicken. We also enjoyed a hot honey pizza option and a couple of drinks. We didn't get many pictures because the food was so good there was no time for the camera to eat before us lol We also really appreciated they had a cocktail they donated a portion of to a good cause, so we made sure to order a round of those drinks. Overall 10/10!!! Must go! read more

The Dearborn - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This establishment was our first dining experience after arriving in Chicago for my husband's surprise birthday trip. This establishment was very easy to locate and aesthetically perfect! It was so beautiful in there! The decor was amazing! It was a total of 6 of us. As soon as we entered the establishment, the hostesses at the front stand were very kind. They were very pleasant and led us to our seats. We were greeted shortly after by Stacy. Stacy was very witty! We loved Stacy! Stacy came out at the appropriate times, took our food/ beverage orders perfectly, and had a sense of humor that we really appreciated. Collectively, we had the following. Brunch Punch Fried Chicken & Waffles Parker House Rolls Croissant Monkey Bread #BasicAF American Breakfast Dearborn Burger White Peach & Razz White Sangria We loved each and everything! The beverages were all amazing, the food was all well plated and delish. We would absolutely order the same items again and again. Although we had many stops after leaving, we laughed about how Stacy communicated with us and raved about the food the rest of the weekend. Job well done Dearborn, Stacy is a gem! Do whatever's necessary to keep her forever! read more

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Have been here a few times and always enjoyed it. Came this time for restaurant week and once again enjoyed the food - the filet medallion was tender enough to cut with a knife and the cauliflower soup was smooth and flavorful. The only part we didn't love was the almond tart - didn't really have much flavor to it. As always the restaurant was clean, the service was good and the music was at the right volume to be able to have a conversation. read more

The Dearborn - Bengiet and almond tart dessert - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I have passed by this place so many times on my way to work or when leaving work and the place is always busy. They have a glass window that opens out in the warm months so that is a prime seating area. My friend and I decided to have dinner here on 9/17/25. I had had a hard workday so was looking forward to our dinner. Walk in and it's hoppin'! Very busy inside. They sat us at a very comfortable booth which we appreciated. They have an extensive menu. We started out with drinks - I had the lemondrop martini and she had a non-alcoholic beer. We enjoyed our drinks. Next came the food. We ordered the fried chicken and the fish and chips. Both were so delicious! We shared everything. I have been dreaming about that fish ever since so I must go back and have it. It's such a long piece of divine battered fish. Our male waiter was kind and attentive. The establishment didn't rush us out or give us a time limit which we really appreciated as we had alot to catch up on as it had been awhile since we've seen each other. A really nice touch was an African American manager came over to ask how our experience was. He was dressed very nicely and told us the restaurant appreciated our business and looked forward to having us back. Now, that's what I call GOOD BUSINESS! I can't wait to come back. I still dream about that fish and need to make it reality to have it all to myself, LOL. Thanks The Dearborn, you have sold me! A+++! read more

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Stopped for a late dinner. The food was very good. Started with the Mezze Plate. Hummus, pita, babaganoush, all excellent. Tried the hot honey pizza, which had great flavor. we also ordered two of their burgers. They only come rare. However, not an issue as they were very good. The one minor issue, we ordered two sides of fries with the burgers. It would have been nice to know that a side of fries is HUGE and we could have just split one order. Wish the server had given us a heads up on that. read more

Update (Oct 2025) Decided to give the Dearborn another shot! I got the Midwest fried chicken and it was very good. The sauce was sweet and spicy and the chicken was very crispy. The Brussels sprouts were good too but definitely plan on sharing them if you get them because it's a large portion. Unfortunately, they sat us in the back corner of the restaurant and it smelled like sour mop water the entire time smh. I probably won't be returning. read more

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Live music during Sunday brunch offered a great vibe. We got our Parker house rolls and Bloody Mary super fast. Both very good! Off to a good start, but then we waited 45 minutes for our mains. Our server came by once toward the end of the 45 to let us know our food was on the way. Pretty sure the holdup was in the back of the house. The burger was good, but nothing extraordinary. The fish and chips "that beat Bobby Flay" had a light, crispy batter and the cod was a moist, substantial chunk of fish. Food: 4 stars Service: 2.5 stars 3.25% operational fee. Reservations on Tock are a must. read more

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I met a friend after work at The Dearborn in Downtown Chicago. We both enjoyed our meal. She had the fish and chips and I had a cheeseburger. Both were great. I also loved my mocktail but I can't remember the name. Thankfully I got a reservation because there were a lot of people dining after work. There may have been broadway play happening across the street too. But even with the crowd, my friend and I could hear our conversation which was great because we had plenty to catch up on! read more

The Dearborn - Mocktail - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Top notch food and service! Staff is so professional and attentive while the food is so good! Great low lit intimate atmosphere that gives you a cozy yet upscale experience. Do yourself a favor and get the Brussel sprouts! Kudos for asking about allergies too! read more

Booked online prior to arriving in Chicago for a week vacation. Cute ambience, had a window seat, which was great as the sun was setting. Staff was overly attentive and helpful. We had wine and cocktails to start, which were fabulous. The waitress guided us with great menu choices. We were very happy with our meals. My steak was cooked perfectly. We had been there to celebrate a birthday while in town and they brought out a wonderfully warm cookie with a candle, which was great. I will say the starter ribs were extremely difficult to eat because they had very very little meat on them. The flavor was there on the bone but not much else. We would definitely return to the spot in the future if visiting again. read more

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This was our first stop on our Chicago location. I liked the ambience of the restaurant. It was a very modern decor. We were seated quickly at a bar table and I was happy to catch up on baseball. We ordered the Reuben and Parmesan fries to split. This actually was just enough to fill us up for a late lunch. This place is great so definitely stop by. read more

The Dearborn - Corned Beef Reuben and Parmesan Truffle Fries - New American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My wife and I visited the well managed restaurant a couple of nights ago and absolutely loved it. She ordered a pasta dish and ordered a curry chicken meals. Both were outstanding and found the staff to be friendly and efficient. Great service and ambiance! Highly recommend! read more

Love the lychee drink! This place has a reputation for elevated bar food that's another level. The drinks met expectations. The food was good too. Not customizable. I was asked four times if I had allergies and said no but I didn't like mushrooms. Ordered the burger Wellington without mushrooms and was told that wasn't an option it's premade with everything that's in it. It was still good. Sauce was excellent. Burger had a flaky crust and red beef. Service was slow. Asked for water three times and it was forgotten. Not a particularly busy day but not a good service day. Drinks are 18 dollars. Burger was 26 and fries were extra. Still, a nice vibe. Open window gives a good comfortable feel. Five star vibes with one star service. read more

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It was nice to find a great bar that didn't charge a cover. ‍ I didn't try the food but loved the service and ambiance. read more