The Dearborn - American restaurant in Chicago - 145 N Dearborn St, USA

The good. Burger was fantastic, although a bit on the rare side of the requested medium. Fries were among the best I've ever had, perfect texture, firm on the outside, fluffy on the inside. The server was attentive and knowledgeable. The liquor menu (scotch) was good. My one gripe is where the server sat me. I was dining alone, in town on business. The restaurant was maybe 1/2 full. She sat me in a long line of 2 person tables - the kind of tables with a large couch like bench on one side and chairs on the other. This had approx. ten 2 person tables. She sat me between two other couples (3 occupied, rather tight tables in a row, then 6-7 empty tables on the other side). She put the menu down, and rather quickly left without even checking if this seating was okay. It was tight and awkward, and really detracted from the cool atmosphere to be sardined in between 2 talkative couples, as a solo who just wanted a quiet meal out (especially with so many open seats that would have been better). Otherwise it would have been a 5.

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.

The fish and chips were definitely the highlight paired with the Japanese curry. The meze plate was also a great appetizer. The burger Wellington and the Midwest fried chicken were average. Chicken was a little dry and the sauces weren't memorable. Brussels sprouts were good but a bit bitter. Service could have been more attentive as there were long stretches of time where our server wasn't around. Overall pretty average for the price and location.

Okay, so yes the prices are expensive but being in Chicago it’s very standard. We came here to celebrate a special occasion. They gave us free champagne. Service was superb. The whole restaurant looked classy. I recommend setting up a reservation just in case. We ordered the Midwest fried chicken and the Dearborn burger. The fried chicken was crispy, flavorful from the buttermilk and maple/mustard glaze, and a slight heat from the hot sauce. You have to try it at least once. The burger was easily one of my favorites and I had a lot of burgers. I ordered it medium rare so the meat just melted into my mouth. Meat was great quality. The Wisconsin cheddar and the special sauce increased the overall delish scale.

Stopped by for dinner and beers with work colleagues.l and sat at the bar area. We started with the burrata and the mezze plate. Both were very tasty. I like the pita and the hummus on the mezze plate. I'd definitely get that again. For round two, we got the fried chicken, the croquettes and the pizza. The chicken was super delicious. Nicely fried and excellent sweet sauce. I liked the pizza although it was closer to flatbread because the crust was very flat and thin. Decent list of beers. The cocktail list was probably more impressive. Service was very friendly and attentive. Five stars! Overall, enjoyed my meal and would come back again.

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.

The Fish 'n Chips were truly excellent. They're currently running three Hamilton themed cocktails on the menu since the shoe is running in the theater just down the street; tried the Angelica's Kiss and it blew me away. Our server was Whitney and she checked in on us quickly and consistently. Will def go back here.