145 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL 60602 312.384.1242
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The hardworking spirit of the American tavern is at our core. Our Executive Chef Aaron Cuschieri draws from that energy to create dishes that lean into Midwestern seasonality. Unfussy but rooted in classical technique. Made with care in our kitchen down to the last detail. Complemented by creative cocktails—stories in themselves—and our Pastry Chef Julianna Westgor’s deliciously nostalgic desserts with a modern twist. Dine with us or let us bring The Dearborn to your work or home.

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Starters

  • Ceviche

    cod, salmon, shrimp, crab, fennel, orange, tomato, cilantro, coriander-lime dressing, crispy tortillas

    $16

  • Burrata

    marinated beets, blistered tomatoes, mache, miso vinaigrette, grilled bread

    $17

  • Confit Rabbit Poutine

    confit rabbit, cheese curds, curry gravy, fries, scallions

    $18

    Egg $2

    Foie Gras $21

  • The Dearborn ‘Meze’ Plate

    white bean hummus, eggplant mousse, tabbouleh, fattoush salad, tzatziki, house made pita bread

    $18

  • Midwest Fried Chicken

    buttermilk-marinated chicken, maple mustard glaze, house made hot sauce, dill pickles

    $19

Soups & Salads

add avocado +3 | add roasted chicken +8 add seared shrimp +10 | add salmon* +13

  • Market Salad

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

    $16

  • Little Gem Caesar

    little gem lettuce, anchovy dressing, torn croutons, grana padano, pickled red onions, cherry tomatoes

    $16

    Boquerones $2

  • Chicken & Kale Soup

    Thyme scented bone broth with pulled chicken, wilted baby kale, Israeli couscous, carrot, onion, foraged mushrooms. Topped with parmesan cheese.

    $8

    $13

Enhancements

  • Everything Parker House Rolls

    boursin-cream cheese spread

    $6

  • Mashed Potatoes

    Yukon golds, cream, really good butter

    $10

    Gravy $2

  • Just Fries

    house made buttermilk dressing and ketchup

    $7

  • Parmesan Truffle Fries

    truffle oil, parmesan cheese

    $11

  • Crispy Brussel Sprouts

    pepitas, parmesan, champagne-mustard seed vinaigrette

    $12

Dearborn "Tavern" Pizza

{thin & crispy crust, db tomato sauce, square cut}

  • Volpi Pepperoni & Fresh Mozzarella

    classic house made Pomodoro sauce, Midwest pepperoni, fresh mozzarella, fontina, parmesan cheese

    $22

    White Anchovies $4

  • Prosciutto & Fried Egg

    truffle bianca sauce, saba, arugula, fontina cheese, chili flakes

    $24

    White Anchovies $4

  • Baby Kale & Wild Mushrooms

    medley of foraged mushrooms, petite kale, house made Pomodoro sauce, fontina and mozzarella cheese

    $20

    White Anchovies $4

Sandwiches

all sandwiches served with fries or house salad

  • The Burger*

    Catalpa Grove beef, Wisconsin cheddar, special sauce, dill pickles, bibb lettuce, brioche bun

    $17

    Caramelized onions $2

    Baker's bacon $5

  • The DB Steakhouse Burger*

    8oz bone marrow studded beef, Kona coffee rub, balsamic marinated onions, Maytag blue cheese, leaf lettuce, tomato, garlic aioli, house made steak sauce

    $22

  • Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

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

    $16

  • Corned Beef Reuben

    special sauce, swiss cheese, sauerkraut, marble rye

    $16

  • Roasted Pear Grilled Cheese

    fontina, swiss and brie cheese, roasted pear, caramelized onion, sherry gastrique, honey, toasted country miche

    $16

  • Tasting of Three Prosciuttos

    La Quercia prosciutto, Smoking Goose prosciutto, Prosciutto di Parma. Served on toasted bread, house made ricotta cheese, cornichons, truffle oil

    $21

All of the Fun, None of the Booze!

  • Spill the Tea

    ginger tea, hibiscus tea, peach nectar, lemon, candied ginger — wine glass over ice

    $8

  • Windmill Ginger Brew

    fresh ginger root {Geneva, IL}

    $6

  • Windmill Seasonal Ginger Brew

    $6

Lunch Entrees

  • Shrimp & Grits

    cheddar and fresh corn grits, gulf shrimp, creole butter

    $20

  • Fish & Chips * As seen on Bobby Flay *

    tempura-battered cod, rainbow slaw, remoulade, charred lemon, fries

    $22

  • Duck & Fries*

    pan roasted Rohan duck breast, fries, chimichurri

    $32

  • Robata Grilled Salmon Steak*

    avocado-wasabi dressing, smashed edamame, fennel, heart of palm & date salad

    $36

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Smaller Plates

  • Tasting of Three Prosciuttos

    La Quercia prosciutto, Smoking Goose prosciutto, Prosciutto di Parma. Served on toasted bread, house made ricotta cheese, cornichons, truffle oil.

    $21

  • Burrata

    marinated beets, blistered tomatoes, mache, miso vinaigrette, grilled bread

    $17

  • The Dearborn 'Meze' Plate

    white bean hummus, eggplant mousse, tabbouleh, fattoush salad, tzatziki, house made pita bread

    $18

  • Ceviche

    cod, salmon, shrimp, crab, fennel, orange, tomato, cilantro, coriander-lime dressing, crispy tortillas

    $16

  • Blue Crab & Bone Marrow*

    marinated blue crab, roasted bone marrow, cucumbers, fresh herb salad, pickled mustard seeds, toasted baguette

    $20

  • Midwest Fried Chicken

    buttermilk-marinated chicken, maple mustard glaze, house made hot sauce, dill pickles

    $19

  • Confit Rabbit Poutine

    confit rabbit, cheese curds, curry gravy, fries, scallions

    $18

    Foie Gras $21

Soups & Salads

add avocado +3 | add roasted chicken +8 add seared shrimp +10 | add salmon* +13

  • Market Salad

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

    $16

  • Little Gem Caesar

    little gem lettuce, anchovy dressing, torn croutons, grana padano, pickled red onions, cherry tomatoes

    $16

    Boquerones $2

  • Chicken & Kale Soup

    Thyme scented bone broth with pulled chicken, wilted baby kale, Israeli couscous, carrot, onion, foraged mushrooms. Topped with parmesan cheese.

    $8

    $13

Pub Stuff

  • The Burger*

    Catalpa Grove beef, Wisconsin cheddar, special sauce, dill pickles, bibb lettuce, brioche bun

    $17

    Caramelized onions $2

    Baker's bacon $5

    Wild mushrooms $6

    Foie Gras $21

  • The DB Steakhouse Burger*

    8oz bone marrow studded beef, Kona coffee rub, balsamic marinated onions, Maytag blue cheese, leaf lettuce, tomato, garlic aioli, house made steak sauce

    $22

  • Fish & Chips * As seen on Bobby Flay *

    tempura-battered cod, rainbow slaw, remoulade, charred lemon, fries

    $22

Dearborn "Tavern" Pizza

{thin & crispy crust, db tomato sauce, square cut}

  • Volpi Pepperoni & Fresh Mozzarella

    classic house made Pomodoro sauce, Midwest pepperoni, fresh mozzarella, fontina, parmesan cheese

    $22

    White anchovies $4

  • Prosciutto & Fried Egg

    truffle bianca sauce, saba, arugula, fontina cheese, chili flakes

    $24

    White anchovies $4

  • Baby Kale & Wild Mushroom

    medley of foraged mushrooms, petite kale, house made Pomodoro sauce, fontina and mozzarella cheese

    $20

    White anchovies $4

Larger Plates

  • Fresh Herb Roasted Chicken

    fava beans, English peas, foraged mushrooms, house-made gnocchi, spicy chicken sausage, tarragon scented jus, charred lemon

    $33

  • Robata Grilled Salmon Steak

    avocado-wasabi dressing, smashed edamame, fennel, heart of palm & date salad

    $36

  • Roasted Rohan Duck Breast*

    poblano, foie gras & roasted corn succotash, corn puree, duck rillette "cigar", cherry-thyme hunting jus

    $40

  • Beef Tenderloin

    Kona coffee rub, hedgehog mushrooms, heirloom carrots, celery root puree, roasted pearl onions, bone marrow steak sauce

    $47

  • 35-Day Dry Aged 22oz Porterhouse

    For two...or one...we don't judge! We're hungry too!! Served with natural jus and anchovy butter.

    $110

    with a reasonable portion of foie gras $135

    with an unreasonable portion of foie gras $185

Enhancements

  • Everything Parker House Rolls

    boursin-cream cheese spread

    $6

  • Just Fries

    house made buttermilk dressing and ketchup

    $7

  • Parmesan Truffle Fries

    truffle oil, parmesan cheese

    $11

  • Crispy Brussels Sprouts

    pepitas, parmesan, champagne-mustard seed vinaigrette

    $12

  • Mashed Potatoes

    Yukon golds, cream, really good butter

    $10

    Gravy $2

All Fun, No Booze

  • Spill The Tea

    ginger tea, hibiscus tea, peach nectar, lemon, candied ginger — wine glass over ice

    $8

  • Windmill Ginger Brew

    fresh ginger root {geneva, il}

    $8

  • Windmill Seasonal Ginger Brew

    $8

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Starters

  • Everything Parker House Rolls

    boursin-cream cheese spread

    $4

  • Tasting of Three Prosciuttos

    La Quercia prosciutto, Smoking Goose prosciutto, Prosciutto di Parma. Served on toasted bread, house made ricotta cheese, cornichons, truffle oil.

    $21

  • Shrimp & Grits

    cheddar and fresh corn grits, gulf shrimp, creole butter

    $18

  • Salmon Gravlax Plate

    black pepper crusted salmon gravlax, caper berries, cucumber, heirloom cherry tomatoes, pickled red onions, herb cream cheese, bagel crisps

    $17

  • Quiche

    house made vegetable and cheese quiche *talk to your server about today's selection*

    $14

Chef Juliana's DB Sweet Shop

  • Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread

    Chef Juliana's classic cinnamon roll dough in pull apart monkey bread form, glazed and topped with confectioners sugar and Chantilly cream

    $13

  • Beignets (3)

    NOLA style fried dough, powdered sugar, Nutella dip

    $10

    Chicory Frappé $5

Sweet and Savory

  • Dutch Apple Pancakes

    apple compote, cinnamon streusel, maple syrup

    $18

Soups & Salads

add avocado +3 | add roasted chicken +8 add seared shrimp +10 | add salmon* +13

  • Market Salad

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

    $16

  • Little Gem Caesar

    little gem lettuce, anchovy dressing, torn croutons, grana padano, pickled red onions, cherry tomatoes

    $16

Brunch Enhancements

  • Lyonnaise Potatoes

    twice cooked Yukon golds, herbs de provence, sautéed onions

    $8

  • Breakfast Sausage

    $9

  • Baker's bacon

    $9

  • Egg (1)

    $2

  • Crispy Brussel Sprouts

    pepitas, parmesan, champagne-mustard seed vinaigrette

    $12

Dearborn "Tavern" Pizza

thin & crispy crust, db tomato sauce, square cut

  • Volpi Pepperoni & Fresh Mozzarella

    classic house made Pomodoro sauce, Midwest pepperoni, fresh mozzarella, fontina, parmesan cheese

    $22

    White anchovies $4

  • The Brunch

    asparagus, goat cheese, prosciutto, poached egg, truffle

    $22

    White anchovies $4

  • Baby Kale & Wild Mushroom

    medley of foraged mushrooms, petite kale, house made Pomodoro sauce, fontina and mozzarella cheese

    $20

    White anchovies $4

A Fantasy of Eggs

  • Chorizo & Poblano Hash

    Yukon gold and sweet potatoes, poblano peppers, onion, shaved brussel sprouts, house made chorizo, egg your way, chipotle yogurt sauce, cilantro

    $21

  • Chicken Tinga Tostadas (2)

    fried corn tortillas, black beans, avocado, marinated chicken, queso fresco, sunny side eggs, Mexican crema, charred lime

    $18

  • Chef's Omelet

    brie, spinach, hedgehog mushrooms, caramelized onions, charred tomatoes, Lyonnaise potatoes

    $19

  • Confit Rabbit Poutine

    confit rabbit, cheese curds, curry gravy, fries, fried egg

    $20

    Foie Gras $21

Lunch-ish

  • The Burger*

    Catalpa Grove beef, Wisconsin cheddar, special sauce, dill pickles, bibb lettuce, brioche bun

    $17

    Caramelized onions $2

    Baker's bacon $5

  • The DB Steakhouse Burger*

    8oz bone marrow studded beef, Kona coffee rub, balsamic marinated onions, Maytag blue cheese, leaf lettuce, tomato, garlic aioli, house made steak sauce

    $22

  • Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

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

    $16

  • Grilled Salmon B.L.T

    robata grilled salmon, Baker's bacon, dijonnaise, leaf lettuce, tomato, avocado, everything spice, alfalfa sprouts, toasted ciabatta

    $21

  • Curry Chicken Salad on Croissant

    house made butter croissant, currants, apple, almonds, melted brie, leaf lettuce, tomato

    $15

  • Roasted Pear Grilled Cheese

    fontina, swiss & brie cheese, roasted pear, caramelized onion, sherry gastrique, honey, toasted country miche

    $16

Drink Your Sides

  • Block Bloody

    hangar one vodka, house made bloody mary mix, celery salt - served with a pony high life on the side... (midwest-style)

    $13

  • Classic Mimosa

    zardetto prosecco, fresh squeezed orange juice - flute

    $12

  • Peachy Bellini

    zardetto prosecco, peach nectar - flute

    $12

  • Irish Coffee

    irish whiskey, demerara, coffee, fresh cream

    $12

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Chef Juliana's Sweets & Treats

  • Mini Blueberry-Ginger Hand Pie

    flaky pie dough, vanilla bean glaze, buttermilk ice cream

    $10

  • Chef Juliana's Ice Cream Sandwiches

    house made ice cream between triple chocolate chip cookies

    $8

  • Chocolate & Peanut Butter Tart

    pretzel crust, chocolate ganache, peanut butter caramel, peanut butter powder, smoked vanilla ice cream

    $10

  • Caramelized White Chocolate Carrot Cake

    carrot cake, white chocolate "cheesecake" mousse, caramelized white chocolate glaze, gingersnap streusel

    $10

  • Take N' Bake Chef Juliana's Chocolate Chip Cookies

    6 frozen triple chocolate chip cookies

    $12

Ice Creams & Sorbets

  • Smoked Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

    $4

  • Buttermilk Ice Cream

    $4

  • Chocolate-Cherry Ice Cream

    $4

  • Birthday Cake Ice Cream

    $4

  • Guava Sorbet

    $4

Liquid Treats

  • Baileys Irish Cream

    $7

    $10

  • Old Elk "Nooku" Peppermint Bourbon Cream

    $12

  • Irish Coffee

    irish whiskey, demerara, coffee, fresh cream

    $13

Coffee & Tea

BIG SHOULDERS COFFEE & KILOGRAM TEA

  • Coffee

    $4

  • Cappuccino

    $6

  • Espresso

    $5

  • Latte

    $6

  • Mocha

    $6

  • Kilogram Tea

    $5

    Peppermint

    Chamomile

    King Crimson

    Jasmine Green

    English Breakfast

The Garden

  • Besos de Bayas

    Codigo tequila blanco, Giffard framboise, Aperol, mint simple syrup, lime juice, muddled mint, fresh raspberries

    $14

  • Hot Girl Summer

    Playpen vodka, Soho lychee liqueur, Domaine de Canton ginger liqueur, lemon juice, orange bitters, Butterfly Pea Flower. Topped with Prosecco.

    $14

  • Chilean Garden

    Catan pisco, Chareau aloe liqueur, blood orange concentrate, lemon juice, egg white, Peychauds bitters

    $14

  • Smokey Van Goh

    El Silencio mezcal, Windmill mango ginger beer, lime juice, tajin rim

    $14

  • Ceiling Breaker

    DB Gin, Luxardo marischino, Giffard creme de pamplemousse, lemon, Peychauds bitters

    $14

Classics

  • Old Fashioned

    maker’s mark 46 bourbon, raw sugar demerara, bitters — ice block

    $14

  • Daley Manhattan

    infused knob creek rye, punt e mes, bitters — rocks or up

    $14

  • Noble Society

    aberfeldy 12yr highland single malt scotch, orange marmalade demerara, regan’s orange bitters, angostura bitters, smoked applewood chip — gold leaf ice block

    $14

  • The DB Gin and Indian Tonic

    db gin, q mixers indian tonic, sliced grapefruit, juniper berries — classic bubble goblet

    $14

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