The Dearborn
9 people recommendvia r/chicagofood11 comments cited below
What people say, in short
The Dearborn is a place that several commenters recommend for fish and chips; one says it is the best they have had in Chicago and another calls it fantastic. One praises a shrimp and lobster pizza. One commenter found the fish and chips good but not memorable.
Address
The Dearborn, 145 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60602
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Fish and chips, Shrimp and lobster pizza
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/hochunk99 in r/chicagofood · Feb 2026
Recently ate at The Dearborn and was thoroughly impressed.
- Recommendsu/idontwannabehere0923 in r/chicagofood · May 2026taste
Repeats reported praise that its fish and chips are great, without personal tasting.
- Recommendsu/egon07 in r/chicagofood · Jul 2026
Suggests this place during Lent.
- Recommendsu/disitdone in r/chicagofood · Oct 2025taste
Suggests the fish and chips there.
- Mixedu/anothercupcake in r/chicagofood · May 2026taste
Rates it as okay but not especially memorable.
- Recommendsu/LetMeTellYaSomething in r/chicagofood · Oct 2025taste
Recommends it; calls its fish and chips fantastic though it feels a bit upscale.
- Recommendsu/guy_following_you in r/chicagofood · Mar 2026taste
Says the shrimp-and-lobster pizza here was excellent and had a notable kick.
- Mixedu/westdan2 in r/chicagofood · May 2026taste
Tried its fish and chips; found them decent but not memorable.
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- Recommendsu/beerburgerspizza in r/chicagofood · May 2026
Lists it among the fish and chips picks.
- Recommendsu/Ball_FondIers in r/chicagofood · Feb 2026taste
Endorses The Dearborn as the best they have had in the city.
- Recommendsu/backpackfullofcheese in r/chicagofood · Feb 2024taste
Thinks the place is pretty good, though is unsure whether it comes with the usual accompaniments.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.