The Dearborn – American
Polished brass and warm leather set the stage in this vibrant urban tavern, where the hum of a lively crowd meets the comforting aroma of golden-brown Midwest fried chicken. The kitchen masterfully bridges global inspiration and heartland comfort, offering everything from the bright, citrusy zing of Peruvian-style ceviche to the indulgent, buttery warmth of house-made Parker House rolls. Whether sharing a plate of sticky, glazed pork ribs or savoring delicate cacio e pepe caramelle, diners find themselves immersed in a culinary journey that feels both adventurous and deeply familiar.
145, North Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL, 60602 +13123841242 https://www.thedearborntavern.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, nut-free, vegetarian, low-carb, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, keto, mediterranean, pescatarian, diabetic, sugar-free, heart-healthy, low-fat, plant-based, whole30, paleo, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, weight-watchers, low-cholesterol, raw-food, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, carnivore, zone, aip, low-fodmap, mayo-clinic, lectin-free, pegan, slow-carb, candida
Currently open
Hours
- Monday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Tuesday - Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Menu
- Parker House Rolls - $12: nordic creamery wisconsin butter, maldon sea salt, chives Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Peruvian-Style Ceviche - $20: shrimp & crab, lime, cilantro, leche de tigre, red onions, garlic chips, fresno chili, avocado, hominy Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Prosciutto & White Cheddar Croquettes - $18: brussels sprout salad, dried cranberries, chipotle-yogurt sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Salmon Tataki - $20: sweet soy-sesame sauce, garlic chips, pickled fresno chili, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Atkins, Raw-Food
- Sticky Catalpa Grove Farms Pork Ribs - $21: braised & flash fried, sweet-chili sauce, pickled peppers, scallions, sesame seeds, garlic chips Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free
- Curry Poutine - $22: japanese curry, fries, cheese curds Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Burrata - $20: marinated beets, blistered tomatoes, mâche, ohba, sweet miso vinaigrette, country sourdough Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Midwest Fried Chicken - $22: 24-hour salt brine, buttermilk-marinated chicken, maple mustard glaze, housemade hot sauce, dill pickles Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Meze Platter & Housemade Pita - $21: white bean hummus, eggplant mousse, tabbouleh, fatoush salad, tzatziki, housemade pita bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Cacio E Pepe Caramelle Pasta - $26: pecorino & black pepper stuffed pasta, black truffle-cream sauce, fresh herbs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Midwest Is Best Salad - $20: werp farms mix greens, port-soaked dried cranberries, 6 month-aged manchego cheese, honeycrisp apples, candied pecans, lardons of nueske’s bacon, champagne-mustard seed vinaigrette Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, High-Fiber, Volumetrics
- Market Salad - $18: hand-selected local finds from market today Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan
- Spring Caesar - $18: little gem, endive, crouton crumbs, shaved pecorino, egg yolk vinaigrette, spring peas, white anchovies Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Spicy Chicken & Mushroom Soup (Cup) - $8: spicy chicken broth, sesame, napa cabbage, four star mushroom medley, pulled chicken, nueske's bacon, scallions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Volumetrics
- Spicy Chicken & Mushroom Soup (Bowl) - $16: spicy chicken broth, sesame, napa cabbage, four star mushroom medley, pulled chicken, nueske's bacon, scallions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Volumetrics
- The Dearborn Burger - $25: USDA prime ground beef, wisconsin cheddar, special sauce, dill pickle, bibb lettuce, brioche bun Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- The Cubano - $24: pork belly carnitas, jamón serrano, spicy yellow mustard, aged swiss, dill pickles, soft grilled baguette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Corned Beef Reuben - $24: marble rye, saurkraut, swiss cheese, 1000 island Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Buffalo Chicken Sandwich - $23: blue cheese-boursin spread, buttermilk-battered chicken thigh, dill pickle, housemade buffalo sauce, rainbow slaw Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chicken Shawarma Lavash - $26: feta cheese, marinated red cabbage, roasted garlic sauce, hot sauce, pressed & grilled lavash Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- Mushroom Melt - $23: truffle aioli, medley of four star mushrooms, chanterelles, aged swiss, shiitake dipping broth, soft grilled baguette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Fried Calamari BLT - $27: dill & caper aioli, black pepper bacon, lettuce, heirloom tomato, hoagie bun Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Burger Wellington - $30: USDA prime ground beef, cambozola, caramelized onions, mushroom, puff pastry, dijonnaise, frisee Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Cured Meats & Hot Honey Pizza - $26: tempesta artisan pepperoni, pecorino, mozzarella, housemade pomodoro sauce, fresh basil, heaven's habanero honey Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Prosciutto Tarte Flambée Pizza - $26: truffle bianca sauce, la quercia prosciutto, caramelized onions, aged gruyère cheese, cured egg yolk drizzle, grated parmesan Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Crispy Buffalo Chicken Pizza - $24: crispy chicken thighs, buffalo mozzarella, blue cheese crumbles, pickled red onions, fried jalapeno peppers, buffalo sauce, ranch drizzle, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Spicy Lobster, Shrimp & Burrata Pizza - $40: marinated lobster & shrimp, pomodoro, burrata, basil oil, calabrian chili, crispy shallots, chives Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Protein Bowl - $24: arugula, tatsoi, quinoa, herb-yogurt dressing, pepitas, feta cheese, avocado, cucumber, shaved carrots, medium-boiled egg Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Fish & Chips - $28: tempura-battered Icelandic cod, rainbow slaw, remoulade, charred lemon, fries, malt vinegar Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Shrimp & Grits - $25: cheddar and fresh corn grits, gulf shrimp, creole butter Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Pan-Roasted Day Boat Scallops - $45: cauilflower purée, frisée & radicchio salad, lemon-caper beurre blanc, fresh citrus Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Lectin-Free
- Stuffed Miller Amish Chicken - $36: foie gras & herb-stuffed chicken breast, kabocha squash purée, mélange of farrow, chanterelle mushrooms, butternut & delicata squash Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber
- Amish Curry Chicken - $36: housemade coconut curry, spring peas, potatoes, sweet & spicy curry sauce, toasted almonds, cilantro, housemade pita bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free
- Wagyu Short Rib - $45: aged hooks cheddar polenta, pomegranate jus, crispy shallots, fried mortadella Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Seasonal Vegetable Quiche - $15: house made vegetable and cheese quiche Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Salmon Gravlax Plate - $18: black pepper-crusted salmon gravlax, capers, cucumber, heirloom cherry tomato, pickled red onion, herb cream cheese, bagel crisps Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Pork Carnitas Chilaquiles - $20: tomatillo salsa, slow roasted pork shoulder, tortilla chips, queso fresco, over easy eggs, cilantro, avocado, crema Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- American Breakfast - $22: eggs, hashbrowns, bacon, sausage, toast Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Fried Perch Benedict - $28: cornflake-breaded lake superior perch, wilted spinach, english muffin, poached eggs, creole hollandaise Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Fried Chicken & Waffle - $25: buttermilk breaded chicken thighs, liege waffle, maple mustard glaze, heavens habanero honey, pickled fresno chili Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Corned Beef Hash & Eggs - $27: housemade corned beef, onions, creole potatoes, emmental cheese sauce, fried eggs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Shakshuka - $22: harissa-based tomato & pepper broth, baked eggs, feta cheese, toasted sourdough Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Croissant Monkey Bread - $12: crème anglaise Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- PBJ & Berries French Toast - $24: brioche french toast stuffed with peanut butter & seasonal jam, candied peanuts, chantilly Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Beignets (2) & Nutella Sauce - $10: nutella sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Profiteroles & Pistachio - $12: choux pastry, vanilla bean gelato, dark chocolate sauce, candied pistachios, raspberries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Caramel Apple Crisp Cheesecake - $13: warm apple cake, cheesecake mousse, apple cider pie topper, caramel sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Almond & Dark Chocolate Tart - $13: almond crust, frangipane filling, dark chocolate ganache, marcona almonds, chocolate gelato Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Valrhona Double Chocolate Chip Cookies (2) - $8: milk & dark chocolate Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Gelato/Sorbet Scoop - $5: Choice of Vanilla Bean, Chocolate, Salted Caramel, or Seasonal Sorbet Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Ice Cream Flight - $9: Selection of three scoops Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Old Fashioned - $18: george dickel 8yr bourbon, raw sugar demerara, regan’s orange bitters
- Daley Manhattan - $18: drip infused select dickel rye 90p, carpano classic sweet vermouth, angostura bitters
- DB Spanish G&T - $17: db gin, fever tree tonic, fresh lemon, thyme & juniper berries
- Guinness Draft - $11: irish dry stout, ireland {4.2% abv}
- Coffee - $4: Big Shoulders Coffee
- Kilogram Tea - $5: Peppermint, Chamomile, King Crimson, Jasmine Green, or English Breakfast
- Parmesan Truffle Fries - $13: truffle oil, parmesan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Crispy Brussels Sprouts - $13: pepitas, parmesan, champagne-mustard seed dressing Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Atkins, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Add Roasted Chicken Breast - $8 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, Zone, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Add Gulf Shrimp - $10 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, Zone, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Add Scottish Salmon - $12 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free