Dear Margaret
French restaurant · Lakeview
2965 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
Highlights
Nestled in Lakeview, Dear Margaret is a charming French-Canadian bistro celebrating local ingredients with cozy vibes and exquisite, shareable dishes.
Nestled in Lakeview, Dear Margaret is a charming French-Canadian bistro celebrating local ingredients with cozy vibes and exquisite, shareable dishes.
"A French Canadian restaurant in Lakeview that won for Best Hospitality at the 2025 Jean Banchet Awards." - Ashok Selvam
"Dear Margaret, a charming tribute to French-Canadian cuisine tucked inside a homey space in Lakeview, has blossomed into a neighborhood destination from longtime Chicago restaurant publicist and owner Lacey Irby and chef Ryan Brosseau. Together, the pair first secured Bib Gourmand recognition in 2022." - Eater Staff, Ashok Selvam
"A contemporary restaurant offering a unique dining experience with innovative dishes." - MICHELIN Guide
"A French-Canadian small plates restaurant in Chicago known for its service and a system for clearing tables that emphasizes minimal disruption." - ByMaggie Hennessy
"If you’re looking for a leisurely spot where you can commiserate about your former boss, or discuss important topics like which Chicago bar has the best turtle races, book a table at Dear Margaret in Lincoln Park. This charming French Canadian restaurant has tasty dishes like foie gras terrine with fluffy milk bread, duck breast with lentils, and a friendly team who will leave you alone while you debate how French a French Canadian restaurant technically is. In other words, it’s exactly the kind of place where you will want to take extra time to finish off that bottle of Pinot." - sam faye, adrian kane, john ringor, nick allen
