The Dearborn Menu

Welcome to The Dearborn, a premier American restaurant nestled at 145 N Dearborn St, Chicago. With a menu designed to showcase the essence of American cuisine, The Dearborn delivers an array of flavors that resonate with both tradition and innovation.

The highlight is undoubtedly the The Dearborn Burger, featuring USDA Prime beef paired with Wisconsin cheddar and a special sauce—all encased in a freshly baked brioche bun. If you're in the mood for something different, try the Cuban Sandwich or the award-winning fish and chips, celebrated for its crispy exterior and tender fish.

Dinings are embellished with culinary gems like Parmesan Truffle Fries and Crispy Brussels Sprouts, which elevate each meal. The ambiance is warm, perfect for a celebration or a casual lunch. Immerse yourself in a dining experience that blends comfort, quality, and locally-inspired dishes at The Dearborn—you won’t be disappointed.

Lunch & Dinner Atelier & First Course

• Everything Parker House Rolls

  nordic creamery wisconsin butter, maldon sea salt, chives

  US$10.00

• Peruvian-Style Ceviche

  shrimp & crab, lime, cilantro, leche con tigre, red onions, garlic chips, fresno chili, avocado, hominy

  US$20.00

• Prosciutto & White Cheddar Croquettes

  shaved brussels sprout salad, dried cranberries, honey-lemon vinaigrette, chipotle-yogurt sauce

  US$18.00

• The Dearborn 'Meze' Plate

  white bean hummus, eggplant mousse, tabbouleh, fatoush salad, tzatziki, homemade pita bread

  US$20.00

• Burrata

  marinated beet, blistered tomato, mâche, ohba, sweet misovinaigrette, grilled bread

  US$19.00

• Midwest Fried Chicken

  buttermilk-marinated chicken, maple mustard glaze, dill pickle, housemade hot sauce

  US$21.00

• Smoked Wisconsin Rainbow Trout Scotch Egg (Dinner Only)

  farm egg, house smoked trout, shaved asparagus salad, fines herbs aioli, Closed Loop Farms petite green salad

  US$22.00

• Sticky Catalpa Grove Farms Pork Ribs (Dinner Only)

  braised & flash fried, sweet-chili sauce, pickled peppers, scallions, sesame seeds

  US$21.00

• Uovo Raviolo & Spring Vegetables(Dinner Only)

  Mint Creek Farm Egg yolk, ricotta-pecorino filling, morel mushrooms, asparagus, fava beans, Wisconsin Cultured butter with sea salt & Fines herbs, pea tendrils

  US$19.00

• Salmon Tataki (Dinner Only)

  sweet soy-sesame sauce, garlic chips, pickled fresno chili, cilantro, black truffle

  US$21.00

Lunch & Dinner—Salads & Vegetables

• Midwest is Best Salad

  Werp farms mixed greens, dried cranberries, 6 month-aged manchego cheese, honeycrisp apples, candied walnuts, lardons of Nueske’s bacon, champagne-mustard seed vinaigrette

  US$20.00

• Market Salad

  Farmers grow it, we put it in a salad. *Ask your server about todays finds.*

  US$18.00

• New Skool Caesar

  little gem, endive, crouton crumbs, shaved pecorino, egg yolk vinaigrette, spring peas, white anchovies

  US$18.00

• Spicy Chicken & Mushroom Soup

  spicy chicken broth, sesame, napa cabbage, four star mushroom medley, pulled chicken, nueske’s bacon, scallions

  US$16.00

Between Bread (Lunch Sandwiches)

• The Dearborn Burger*

  USDA Prime beef, Wisconsin cheddar, special sauce, dill pickles, bibb lettuce, brioche bun

  US$24.00

• The Cubano

  pork belly carnitas, jamón serrano, spicy yellow mustard, aged swiss, dill pickles, soft grilled baguette

  US$21.00

• Corned Beef Reuben

  sauerkraut, swiss, 1000 island, marble rye

  US$20.00

• Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

  blue-cheese boursin spread, buttermilk battered chicken breast, dill pickles, house made buffalo sauce, rainbow slaw, ciabatta bread

  US$18.00

• Chicken Shawarma Lavash

  feta cheese, marinated red cabbage, roasted garlic sauce, hot sauce, pressed & grilled lavash

  US$19.00

• Mushroom Melt

  4-star mushroom medley, truffle boursin spread, aged swiss, caramelized onions, shiitake dipping broth

  US$20.00

• Fried Calamari BLT

  dill & caper aioli, black pepper bacon, lettuce, heirloom tomato, hoagie bun

  US$22.00

Lunch & Dinner— Pizza

• Chicago-Made Pepperoni & Hot Honey Pizza

  tempesta artisan pepperoni, pecorino, mozzarella, housemade pomodoro sauce, fresh basil, heaven's habanero honey

  US$25.00

• Prosciutto "Tart Flambee"

  truffle bianca sauce, la quercia prosciutto, caramelized onions, aged gruyere cheese, cured egg yolk drizzle, grated parmesan

  US$26.00

• Crispy Buffalo Chicken

  crispy chicken thighs, Buffalo mozzarella, blue cheese crumbles, pickled red onions, fried jalapeno peppers, buffalo sauce, ranch drizzle, cilantro

  US$24.00

• Burrata & Heirloom Tomato

  white anchovies, fresh basil, kalamata olives, almond pesto drizzle, saba, mache

  US$23.00

Lunch Entrees

• Shrimp & Grits

  cheddar & fresh corn grits, gulf shrimp, creole butter

  US$21.00

• Fish & Chips *The One That Beat Bobby Flay*

  icelandic cod, dearborn fries, rainbow slaw, charred lemon & malt vinegar

  US$26.00

• Midwest Protein Bowl

  baby kale, arugula, tatsoi, quinoa, herb-yogurt dressing, pepitas, feta cheese, avocado, cucumber, shaved carrots, medium-boiled egg

  US$22.00

Lunch & Dinner Enhancements

• Parmesan Truffle Fries

  truffle oil, parmesan cheese

  US$12.00

• Crispy Brussels Sprouts

  pepitas, parmesan, champagne-mustard seed vinaigrette

  US$13.00

Burgers

• The Dearborn Burger

  USDA Prime beef, wisconsin cheddar, special sauce, dill pickle, bibb lettuce, brioche bun

  US$24.00

• Burger Wellington

  USDA prime ground beef, cambozola, caramelized onions, mushroom, puff pastry, dijonnaise, frisee

  US$26.00

Specialties

• Pan-Fried Walleye

  grilled corn succotash, piperade, wilted cavolo Nero, brown butter beurre blanc

  US$36.00

• Stuffed Miller Amish Chicken

  foie gras & herb-stuffed chicken breast, minted pea mousse, melange of farro, chanterelle mushrooms, corn & peas, salad of cilantro, pickled frenos & shaved fennel

  US$34.00

• Amish Chicken Curry

  housemade coconut curry, spring peas, potatoes, sweet & spicy curry paste, toasted almonds, cilantro, house made pita bread

  US$33.00

• Chicago's Finest Fish & Chips (Lunch & Dinner)

  icelandic cod, served with Dearborn fries, rainbow slaw, charred lemon, remoulade & malt vinegar

  US$26.00

• 10oz 45-Day Dry Aged USDA Prime RIbeye

  celery root puree, roasted knob onions, grilled scallion chimichurri, blistered jimmy nardello peppers, house steak sauce

  US$36.00

• Rohan Duck Breast

  cassis-beet gel, grilled summer stone fruit, tart cherry-port jus, duck rillettes "cigar"

  US$45.00

a reason to sit around the table together a little longer...

• Profiteroles & Pistachio

  choux pastry with crunchy top, vanilla bean gelato, dark chocolate sauce, candied pistachios, raspberries

  US$12.00

• Caramel Apple Crisp Cheesecake

  warm apple cake, cheesecake mousse, apple cider pie topper, caramel sauce

  US$13.00

• Warm Chocolate Basque Cake

  hot chocolate pudding center, dark chocolate chip ice cream

  US$14.00

• Valrhona Double Chocolate Chip Cookies

  milk & dark chocolate

  US$6.00

• Seasonal Gelato & Sorbet

  variety of seasonal flavors

  US$5.00

Coffee Desserts

• Irish Coffee

  irish whiskey, demerara, coffee, fresh cream

  US$14.00

• Classic Espresso 'Tini

  hangar one vodka, mr. black coffee liqueur, espresso, demerara

  US$17.00

• Mezcal 'Tini

  banhez espadin & barril, mr. black coffee liqueur, espresso, demerara

  US$17.00

• Moody Tongue Chocolate Churro Porter

  madagascar vanilla, oaxacan chocolate, mexican cinnamon, chicago [7%]

  US$9.00

Brunch

• Salmon Gravlax Plate

  black pepper-crusted salmon gravlax, caperberry, cucumber, heirloom cherry tomato, pickled red onion, herb cream cheese, bagel crisps

  US$18.00

• Dearborn Quiche

  always vegetarian, ask your server about today's ingredients

  US$15.00

• #Basicaf American Breakfast

  eggs, hash browns, bacon, sausage, toast

  US$22.00

• Pork Carnitas "Chilaquiles"*

  tomatillo salsa, slow roasted pork shoulder, tortilla chips, queso fresco, over easy eggs, cilantro, avocado, crema, blistered jalapeno, charred lime

  US$20.00

• Fried Perch Benedict

  cornflake-crusted lake superior Perch, wilted spinach, English muffin, poached eggs, creole hollandaise

  US$28.00

• Fried Chicken & Waffles

  buttermilk-breaded chicken thighs, square waffles, maple mustard glaze, heaven's habanero honey, pickled Fresno chili

  US$25.00

• Shrimp & Grits

  wild gulf shrimp, cheddar & fresh corn grits, creole butter

  US$21.00

• Corned Beef Hash & Eggs

  Housemade corned beef, onions, creole potatoes, emmental cheese sauce, fried eggs

  US$27.00

• Shakshuka

  harissa-based tomato & pepper broth, baked eggs, feta cheese, toasted sourdough for dipping

  US$22.00

Brunch - Sweet Treats from the Pastry Department

• Blueberry Buckle

  coffee cake studded with fresh blueberries & topped with crumbly cinnamon streusel, blueberry compote

  US$10.00

• Croissant Monkey Bread

  crème anglaise

  US$12.00

• PB & J French Toast

  brioche french toast stuffed with peanut butter & raspberry jam - topped with candied peanuts, chantilly

  US$24.00

• Beignets (2)

  new orleans-style beignets, nutella sauce

  US$10.00

Rising Costs

• as a way to offset rising costs associated with the restaurant (food, beverage, labor, benefis, supplies), we have added a 3.25% surcharge t