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The Dearborn

American restaurant · 145 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60602, United States · United States

4.7 on Google · 9,902 reviews · View on Google Maps

Manipulation score

Clean

Completed Aug 5, 2026 · 184 reviews flagged

How this score works

The score estimates how strongly this place's review record matches known manipulation patterns, from 0 (no signs) to 100. Verdicts: Clean below 40, Suspicious from 40, Likely Manipulated from 70; Review Drive when the flags are mostly staff asking customers for named reviews. It rises with the share of reviews flagged and how suspicious each one is.

Burst
— an abnormal spike of five-star reviews in a single day compared to the place's usual pace.
Low activity account
— the reviewer has almost no other reviews, photos, or Local Guide history; throwaway accounts look like this.
Duplicate text
— the wording is nearly identical to another review of the same place.

Verdicts are statistical estimates based on public review patterns, not accusations. Full methodology, signal definitions and known limits →

Case conclusion

What the numbers say

999 reviews examined

Google rating
4.7★

All reviews shown by Google

Not-flagged average
4.8★

815 examined reviews

Flagged
18%

184 of 999

Coverage
10%

999 of 9,902 Google reviews

“Not flagged” means no configured Revdict signal matched; it does not prove a review is genuine. Data fetched Aug 5, 2026.

Review brief

What reviews not flagged by Revdict say

Reviewers frequently praise The Dearborn for its vibrant atmosphere, creative cocktails, and standout dishes like the fish and chips and burgers. While the majority highlight exceptional customer service and memorable dining experiences, some note that certain menu items can feel pricey or underwhelming.

+ Repeated strengths

Fish and Chips

Reviewers frequently recommend the fish and chips, often describing them as massive, fresh, and exceptionally delicious.

3 supporting reviews

5★ · 2026-04-25

Food was excellent. Fish and chips were the best I’ve had. The port flight was a great dessert. Great service as well.

5★ · 2026-05-14

Went to dinner(without a reservation) and this place was very busy. Managed to find s seat at the bar and ordered dinner. Gnocchi was very good. Fish and chips was also very good (it best Bobby Flay). Highly recommended. Service - b...

5★ · 2026-05-14

Best fish and chips in the world!! Just been there again, even better omg..

Burgers

Reviewers praise the burgers as juicy, flavorful, and among the best options on the menu.

3 supporting reviews

5★ · 2026-04-25

Wonderful New American restaurant featuring a rich and flavorful menu, excellent service and rich decor. We had a fantastic brunch here today, enjoying all the dishes: Pork Carnitas "Chilaquiles" (tomatillo salsa, slow roasted pork should...

5★ · 2026-05-17

We were seated outside on a beautiful day after attending Les Miserable at the Cadillac Palace theatre, it was roughly 2 blocks away, With no reservation, staff was great, and checked on us often. Our party had fish and chips which was an...

5★ · 2026-08-01

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing burger—juicy, flavorful, and one of the best I’ve had in Chicago. Our waitress was friendly, attentive, and made the experience even better. Great food and excellent service. I’ll definitely be back!

− Repeated complaints

Pricing and Value

Some reviewers feel that certain dishes and drinks are overpriced relative to their quality or portion size.

3 supporting reviews

3★ · 2026-04-22

Food average ,over priced

3★ · 2026-04-29

We are from California, San Diego, specifically, so we are used to high prices. But these prices were extremely high, even for us. We had no reservation and were told it was a 45 min wait. After 15 mins they had a table ready. We had the fi...

3★ · 2026-05-09

Everything is overpriced but expected. Salad, fish and chips were just okay. 1/2 chicken was really good. Amazing sage gravy on it and it fell off the bone. Asked server for a little sage gravy to bring home since I couldn’t finish it. Was...

Greasiness in Fried Foods

A few reviewers report that items like the fish and chips or fried chicken can occasionally taste overly greasy or heavy.

2 supporting reviews

3★ · 2026-05-30

My husband and I recently dined at The Dearborn, and overall, our experience was just okay. The restaurant has a very nice atmosphere, and the space is attractive and welcoming, which made for a pleasant dining environment. I ordered the A...

5★ · 2026-08-03

Food was good but thought the fish and chips were oily! But everything else was fantastic

Noise and Crowds

Reviewers note that the dining room and bar area can get very busy and loud, making conversation difficult at times.

3 supporting reviews

5★ · 2026-05-06

We came here for a dinner after a conference and used Google reviews as a reason why we picked it. The place was fun and easy to find. Our waitress was awesome and the food and drinks were great. It was a tad loud but otherwise nice.

5★ · 2026-05-18

A place with a pub atmosphere with delicious food. A little noisy but nice, including sports games on the screens, specialty beers and alcohol. Nice.

4★ · 2026-05-31

Service and food were both slow, though our server was fantastic and seemed stretched thin with too many tables. The restaurant was already very busy and loud at 5:15 p.m. on a Saturday. The food was just okay. The fries in both the poutin...

Good for

  • Pre-theater dinner and drinks near the Goodman and Cadillac Palace theatres
  • Celebrating special occasions and birthdays with attentive service
  • Casual business lunches and lively after-work gatherings

Avoid if

  • You are sensitive to high ambient noise levels in busy restaurants
  • You are looking for budget-friendly dining options
  • You prefer light, non-greasy fried dishes
Summarized from 293 text reviews not flagged by Revdict · 2026-04-21 to 2026-08-05 · Summaries can miss context; open the supporting reviews before deciding.

Review anatomy

Reviews per month

Reviews per month, total and flagged
MonthReviewsFlagged
Apr ’2610823
May ’2629864
Jun ’2625537
Jul ’2629953
Aug ’26397

Rating distribution

5★
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1★

Evidence

  • low activity account 183 reviews flagged weight 0.8
  • generic account 1 reviews flagged weight 1

Flagged reviews

Showing the 10 most suspicious of 184 flagged reviews.

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John Weatherbolt

91 reviews · Local Guide

★★★★★

2026-07-28

Completely obsessed with this spot! The vibe was awesome, the team took great care of us, and every dish was delicious. But the real star was the Brussels sprouts—they were crispy, flavorful, and seriously addictive. I never thought I'd be talking about vegetables this much, but they were that good....
generic account suspicion 85
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Gwangseong Kim

2 reviews

★★★★★

2026-04-19

low activity account suspicion 48
Dwayne Smith profile photo

Dwayne Smith

1 review

★★★★★

2026-04-19

Deanna....Was very helpful ! Great service
low activity account suspicion 48
Ryan Chiaverini profile photo

Ryan Chiaverini

1 review

★★★★★

2026-04-19

low activity account suspicion 48
Cristina Ainley profile photo

Cristina Ainley

1 review

★★★★★

2026-04-20

low activity account suspicion 48
Andrea Jackson profile photo

Andrea Jackson

1 review

★★★★★

2026-04-22

low activity account suspicion 48
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S Henley

1 review

★★★★★

2026-04-23

low activity account suspicion 48
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Nicholas Mcleod

1 review

★★★★★

2026-04-23

Server was very sweet and always checking up on us. They are welcoming and joyful. Great atmosphere, clam and moody.🙌
low activity account suspicion 48
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Caitlyn Lawrence

2 reviews

★★★★★

2026-04-23

low activity account suspicion 48
Kayla Warner profile photo

Kayla Warner

1 review

★★★★★

2026-04-24

low activity account suspicion 48

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