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10/26/2026
We are super excited to announce more popups on select Wednesdays this fall, hosted Frontier Chicago (1072 N. Milwaukee Ave.) in West Town! Each evening features an entrée, sides, and dessert for a set price. Some evenings can accommodate vegetarian or gluten-free. On sale via Tock link in bio! Time slots available between 6-8pm. Beverages will be available for purchase each evening; not included in ticket price. **Additionally** mark your calendars for Burgers & Poutine with our pal Hatchet Burger at Frontier on Wednesday, Dec. 16, on sale separately soon!
10/07/2026
Dear Margaret, a year ago this evening, life with you as we knew it burnt up. It’s hard to explain that grief. Everything ended so abruptly, and your loss was felt deeply by all those who loved you: our guests and regulars, our little restaurant family, me and Chef Ryan. We are still grieving, if I’m being honest. But we are also moving forward. Doors are opening. We’re cooking again and hosting intimate popup dinners that remind me of what a special community you created. We have more plans in the works; it feels good to stretch those muscles. We’re making big plans. We know we will bring you back, even if looking for new real estate makes Ryan’s catchphrase ring even truer than before: Everything Takes Forever. But it’s more than that. Everything good takes forever. Everything worth it takes forever. We deserve to be together again, no matter how long it takes. See you soon for 2.0. The energy is shifting. I feel it. Ever yours, Lacey
07/30/2026
Chef Ryan makes duck confit tacos with white beans, fennel slaw, and pickled onion for Mercadito Tacos for Strength, available at both Chicago locations (108 W. Kinzie, River North; 2423 N. Lincoln Ave., Lincoln Park) for the month of August! Thanks for having us Chef !
07/01/2026
Thankful to be popping up with our friends Ox Bar & Hearth! This special, one-night-only, seasonally focused dinner features a collab menu (swipe for a peek ➡️) from Ryan Brosseau and John Asbaty and the Ox Bar & Hearth crew. Thursday, July 16th, 5pm, $195/person. Reservations required; book at link in bio
05/20/2026
This evening, we’re excited to launch our popup series P.S.- Miss You Dearly, an intimate weekly dinner with Dear Margaret, while we continue looking for a new permanent home. The first six events are sold out, but keep an eye on social media and our newsletter for more
05/15/2026
We’re recipe testing for our new popup series P.S- Miss You Dearly. (First run currently sold out, but stay tuned for more events!) Today, Chef Ryan prepares a mousseline with golden chicken (a breed with a higher fat content closer to a duck). The mousseline will become a component of the golden chicken and foie gras ballotine course
05/13/2026
Announcing P.S.- Miss You Dearly (a Dear Margaret popup series) ❤️🌾 Join Dear Margaret for an intimate multi-course dinner at a 10-seat communal table in West Town, featuring seasonally inspired dishes from Executive Chef Ryan Brosseau. Wednesdays May 20-June 24 at 6:30pm; $175. Book on Tock
04/07/2026
Welp, it’s officially been six months, since a fire shuttered our restaurant. We are still looking for the right space to reopen in. And in the meantime, Chef Ryan lets us in on a little secret: spring popup dinners coming soon! Stay tuned for all the details (we will announce on social media and to our newsletter list), and thanks for your patience. We miss serving y’all so very much 🫶
02/01/2026
Back at it—in another kitchen that isn’t our own—Chef Ryan demonstrates how to break down and clean up a huge honkin’ sturgeon. This fish was part of a dish for a special event (as we are trying to keep ourselves busy until we find a new home for Dear Margaret)
01/16/2026
Five years ago today, we opened the doors to Dear Margaret (1st ed.). And this is certainly not how we planned on spending our fifth birthday (no burgers? no poutine? no Canadian tuxedoed staff?? no Rush soundtrack?!?). If the fire has taught us anything, it’s to be wildly grateful in the moment, every chance you get. And for opportunity that appears only when the smoke clears (literally). We can’t wait to bring you Dear Margaret (2nd ed.) and are so very close to having a real, tangible update for you on our forthcoming new home! Thank you for your patience, your words of support and encouragement, and your love for what we do. Thank you for the memories at 2965 N. Lincoln. We are already living in the future when we’ll be breaking bread across the table and consuming ungodly amounts of Duck Liver Mousse ❤️ 🌾
Address
2965 N. Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL
60657
To get to N. Lincoln Avenue in Chicago, you can take the Brown Line train to the Diversey station and then walk west on Diversey Avenue until you reach N. Lincoln Avenue. Alternatively, you can take the #11 Lincoln Avenue bus and get off at the intersection of N. Lincoln and Diversey.
If you are driving, there is street parking available on N. Lincoln Avenue and nearby side streets. You can also park in the parking lot located at the corner of W. Wrightwood Avenue and N. Sheffield Avenue, which is a short walk from N. Lincoln Avenue.
One thing to note is that N. Lincoln Avenue runs diagonally through Chicago, so it's important to pay attention to the street signs when navigating the area.
Opening Hours
| Wednesday |
5pm - 10pm |
| Thursday |
5pm - 10pm |
| Friday |
5pm - 10pm |
| Saturday |
5pm - 10pm |
| Sunday |
5pm - 9pm |
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What people say
French cuisine is known for its elegance, sophistication, and attention to detail. It's no wonder that French restaurants have become a staple in the culinary world. Dear Margaret, located on N. Lincoln Avenue in Chicago, is a shining example of what makes French restaurants so special.
Dear Margaret is not just any French restaurant; it's a love letter to Midwestern ingredients written in elevated and honest French-Canadian cuisine. The menu features dishes that are both creative and delicious, showcasing the best of what the region has to offer.
One standout dish is the Spinach Panisse with carrot & yogurt purée, honey-roasted pistachio, radish, brûléed shallot, French sorrel, and toasted spices. This dish is a perfect example of how Dear Margaret takes classic French techniques and combines them with local ingredients to create something truly unique.
Another must-try dish is the Duck Breast Magret with duck fat Parisian gnocchi, fontina cheese sauce, English peas, charred ramps, and strawberry bbq sauce. The combination of flavors in this dish is simply divine.
But it's not just about the food at Dear Margaret; the atmosphere is equally impressive. The patio is open for outdoor dining when weather permits and features beautiful flowers that add to the ambiance.
Overall, Dear Margaret is an exceptional French restaurant that should be on every foodie's list. With its creative dishes made from locally sourced ingredients and charming atmosphere, it's no wonder why this restaurant has become a favorite among locals and visitors alike.
