"...that first taste proved so surprisingly emotional that I cried with relief." — Louisa Chu, Chicago Tribune critic

"...that first taste proved so surprisingly emotional that I cried with relief." — Louisa Chu, Chicago Tribune critic

"Comfort and decadence is at the heart." — Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand 2022

"Comfort and decadence is at the heart." — Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand 2022

"Thanks to the grace of its cooking and service, Dear Margaret feels like an old soul." — Brett Anderson, The New York Times contributor

"Thanks to the grace of its cooking and service, Dear Margaret feels like an old soul." — Brett Anderson, The New York Times contributor

Supper & Sustenance

Midwestern ingredients • French-Canadian inspiration

Serving wine and beer only

Outdoor dining available!
Patio is first-come, first-served (no reservations), weather permitting

Upcoming:

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Meals on Wheels Celebrity Chef Ball
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Dear Margaret will be closed Friday, October 14 to participate in the Meals on Wheels Celebrity Chef Ball.

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Fall closure
Dear Margaret

Dear Margaret will observe fall closure break Sunday, October 16 and Wednesday, October 19, 2022. Thank you.

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Something very special happens when we sit down for a meal that focuses on the company we keep, the fleeting harvests, and genuine sustenance.

We are truly fed.

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