The Dearborn Menu
Introducing The Dearborn, a trendy and classy New American restaurant located in the heart of Chicago's Theater District. Offering a variety of beer, wine, and spirits, along with delicious breakfast and brunch options, The Dearborn stands out for its exceptional service and top-notch cuisine.
Customer reviews rave about the professional and attentive staff, with special mentions for servers like Carson and Melissa. The ambience of the restaurant is described as warm, cozy, and upscale, with both indoor and outdoor seating options available.
The menu features must-try dishes like the Midwest fried chicken, Dearborn burger, fish and chips, and Amish curry chicken. Cocktails are creative and tasty, and the bartenders are dressed to impress. The service is outstanding, with knowledgeable servers making fantastic recommendations.
Overall, The Dearborn offers a five-star dining experience with delicious food, great drinks, and impeccable service that keeps customers coming back for more.
Lunch & Dinner—Starters
Everything Parker House Rolls
boursin cheese spread
Peruvian-Style Ceviche
shrimp & crab, lime, cilantro, leche con tigre, red onions, garlic chips, fresno chili, avocado, hominy
The Dearborn 'Meze' Plate
white bean hummus, eggplant mousse, tabbouleh, fatoush salad, tzatziki, homemade pita bread
Burrata
marinated beet, blistered tomato, mâche, ohba, sweet misovinaigrette, grilled bread
Prosciutto & White Cheddar Croquettes
shaved brussels sprout salad, dried cranberries, honey-lemon vinaigrette, chipotle-yogurt sauce
Midwest Fried Chicken
buttermilk-marinated chicken, maple mustard glaze, dill pickle, housemade hot sauce
Crab & Tuna Nachos (Dinner Only)
housemade tortilla chips, snow crab, marinated tuna, unagi sauce, wasabi aioli, cilantro, pickled red onions & jalapeños, smoked trout roe
Bone Marrow (Dinner Only)
sourdough, caper gremolata, boquerones
DIY Steak Tartare
quail egg yolk, shallot, capers, dijon, cornichons, pickled fresno chili, cilantro, sourdough, charred lemon
Black Truffle Cacio E Pepe
housemade pasta, chives, pecorino, black truffle butter, black peppercorns
Market Salad
Farmers grow it, we put it in a salad. Ask your server about todays finds.
"Spring" Caesar Salad
little gem, endive, crouton crumbs, shaved pecorino, egg yolk vinaigrette, spring peas, white anchovies
Midwest Is Best Salad
Werp farms mixed greens, dried cranberries, month-aged manchego cheese, honeycrisp apples, candied walnuts, lardons of Nueske’s bacon, champagne-mustard seed vinaigrette
Spicy Chicken & Mushroom Soup
spicy chicken broth, sesame, napa cabbage, four star mushroom medley, pulled chicken, nueske’s bacon, scallions
Lunch & Dinner—Soups and Salads
Lunch Sandwiches
The Dearborn Burger
cdk beef, Wisconsin cheddar, special sauce, dill pickles, bibb lettuce, brioche bun
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
blue-cheese boursin spread, buttermilk battered chicken breast, dill pickles, house made buffalo sauce, rainbow slaw, ciabatta bread
Corned Beef Reuben
sauerkraut, swiss, island, marble rye
Spanish Ham Sandwich
jamon serrano, chorizo, manchego cheese, black olive, piquillo peppers, mayo, fresh tomato, fresh basil, red onion, arugula, truffle oil, rustic ciabatta
Fried Calamari BLT
dill & caper aioli, black pepper bacon, lettuce, heirloom tomato, hoagie bun
Cured Meats & Hot Honey Pizza
pepperoni, spanish chorizo, jamon serrano, pecorino, mozzarella, housemade pomodoro sauce, fresh basil, heaven's habanero honey
Prosciutto & Fried Egg
bianca sauce, saba, arugula, mozzarella, chili flakes
Baby Kale & Wild Mushrooms
medley of foraged mushrooms, petite kale, house made Pomodoro sauce, mozzarella
Lunch & Dinner— Pizza
Panini (Lunch Monday-Friday)
Mushroom & Truffle
truffle aioli, medley of four star mushrooms, chanterelles, aged swiss, shiitake dipping broth, soft grilled baguette
The Cubano
pork belly carnitas, jamón serrano, spicy yellow mustard, aged swiss, dill pickles, soft grilled baguette
Chicken Shawarma Lavash
feta cheese, marinated red cabbage, roasted garlic sauce, hot sauce, pressed & grilled lavash
Shrimp & Grits
cheddar & fresh corn grits, gulf shrimp, creole butter
Fish & Chips The One That Beat Bobby Flay
icelandic cod, dearborn fries, rainbow slaw, charred lemon & malt vinegar
Protein Bowl
baby kale, arugula, tatsoi, quinoa, herb-yogurt dressing, pepitas, feta cheese, avocado, cucumber, shaved carrots, medium-boiled egg
Lunch Entrees
Lunch & Dinner Enhancements
Parmesan Truffle Fries
truffle oil, parmesan cheese
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
pepitas, parmesan, champagne-mustard seed vinaigrette
Oysters On The Half Shell
cucumber mignonette, charred lemon, bloody mary cocktail sauce
Grilled & Chilled Shrimp Cocktail
mustard seed aioli, cocktail sauce
Salmon Tataki
sweet soy-sesame sauce, garlic chips, pickled fresno chili, cilantro, black truffle
Raw Bar (Dinner Only)
Butcher Block
oz Bavette
served with choice of mash and sauce
oz NY Strip
served with choice of mash and sauce
oz Filet Mignon
served with choice of mash and sauce
oz Ribeye
served with choice of mash and sauce
The Whole Block
oz portions of our steaks, served with choice of mash and sauce
Burger Wellington
USDA prime ground beef, cambozola, caramelized onions, mushroom, puff pastry, dijonnaise, frisee
The Dearborn Burger
cdk farms beef, wisconsin cheddar, special sauce, dill pickle, bibb lettuce, brioche bun
Rohan Duck Breast
honey & szechuan peppercorn
Amish Chicken Curry
spring peas, potatoes, sweet & spicy curry paste, toasted almonds, cilantro, house made pita bread
Alaskan Halibut Provencal
black olives, capers, fresh tomato sauce, piquillo peppers, pei mussels, basil, sopping bread, almond pesto
Miller Amish Chicken
airline cut, medley of roasted vegetables, housemade parmesan gnocchi, natural jus
Chicago's Finest Fish & Chips
icelandic cod, served with Dearborn fries, rainbow slaw, charred lemon, remoulade & malt vinegar
Specialties
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
Meyer Lemon Semifreddo
coconut mousse, lemon curd, shortbread cookies, sweet-pickled blueberries, toasted coconut, flowers
Warm Chocolate Basque Cake
hot chocolate pudding center, dark chocolate chip ice cream
Valrhona Double Chocolate Chip Cookies
milk & dark chocolate
Seasonal Gelato & Sorbet
variety of seasonal flavors
Irish Coffee
irish whiskey, demerara, coffee, fresh cream
Classic Espresso 'Tini
hangar one vodka, mr. black coffee liqueur, espresso, demerara
Mezcal 'Tini
banhez espadin & barril, mr. black coffee liqueur, espresso, demerara
Moody Tongue Chocolate Churro Porter
madagascar vanilla, oaxacan chocolate, mexican cinnamon, chicago [%]
Coffee Desserts
Brunch
Salmon Gravlax Plate
black pepper-crusted salmon gravlax, caperberry, cucumber, heirloom cherry tomato, pickled red onion, herb cream cheese, bagel crisps
Dearborn Quiche
always vegetarian, ask your server about today's ingredients
Chesapeake Bay Crab Cake Scotch Egg
maryland-style crab cake, soft-boiled egg, frisee salad, old bayoli
Basicaf American Breakfast
eggs, hash browns, bacon, sausage, toast
Pork Carnitas "Chilaquiles"
tomatillo salsa, slow roasted pork shoulder, tortilla chips, queso fresco, over easy eggs, cilantro, avocado, crema, blistered jalapeno, charred lime
Fried Perch Benedict
cornflake-crusted lake superior Perch, wilted spinach, English muffin, poached eggs, creole hollandaise
Prosciutto & Artichoke Pizza
bianca sauce, roasted cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, fried egg, truffle oil & herb oil
Al Pastor Duck Noodles
"Al Pastor" duck, pan-fried HI-style noodles, guajillo-hoisin sauce, shiitake mushrooms, fried duck egg, scallions
Fried Chicken & Waffles
buttermilk-breaded chicken thighs, square waffles, maple mustard glaze, heaven's habanero honey, pickled Fresno chili
Shrimp & Grits
wild gulf shrimp, cheddar & fresh corn grits, creole butter
Corned Beef Hash & Eggs
Housemade corned beef, onions, creole potatoes, emmental cheese sauce, fried eggs
Shakshuka
harissa-based tomato & pepper broth, baked eggs, feta cheese, toasted sourdough for dipping
Blueberry Buckle
coffee cake studded with fresh blueberries & topped with crumbly cinnamon streusel, blueberry compote
Croissant Monkey Bread
crème anglaise
PB & J French Toast
brioche french toast stuffed with peanut butter & raspberry jam - topped with candied peanuts, chantilly
Beignets ()
new orleans-style beignets, nutella sauce
