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The Berghoff Restaurant, Chicago, IL

The Berghoff Restaurant

4.5
4.5
1944 Reviews
$30 and under
German
---The Berghoff Restaurant is a Chicago landmark, serving German-style cuisine and culture since 1898. One of the oldest family-run businesses in the nation, now run by the fourth generation, Pete Berghoff. Today's Berghoff menus have evolved to add newer, lighter, and more contemporary dishes, but it's still the same old Berghoff, down to the famous root beer. In December 2018, the Berghoff family opened Adams Street Brewery, aptly named after the street they have called home for over a century, to nod to their brewing roots and commemorate the restaurant's 120th anniversary.




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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 37 times today

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    German, American, Contemporary American

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Tue–Sat 11:45 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–7:30 pm

  • Phone number

    (312) 427-3170

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Matthew Reichel

  • Catering

    Private Dining - The Berghoff Restaurant provides a truly unique event experience within the setting of the historic Berghoff building. Host your next event in one of our four private rooms. Contact us to start planning today!

  • Private party facilities

    The Berghoff Restaurant provides a truly unique event experience within the setting of the historic Berghoff building at 17 West Adams Street, in the heart of Chicago"s Loop. The Historic Berghoff building offers individuals or organizations access to four separate venues. Contact Jamaal Bashir l to book your next event--Jamaal@berghoff.com

  • Private party contact

    Jenna Musil: (844) 556-5484

  • Neighborhood

    Downtown / Loop

  • Cross street

    State and Adams Street

  • Parking details

    Reduced parking validation at InterPark Parking Garage, located at 17 E Adams.

  • Public transit

    Located in the heart of Chicago's Loop, easily accessible by CTA's Red, Blue, Green, Brown, Orange, and Pink lines and numerous bus routes.<br /><br />We offer validated parking at 17 E Adams-InterPark. Please make sure to bring your parking ticket to the restaurant, and ask your server or host to validate.<br /><br />SpotHero Parking<br /><br />Book convenient and affordable parking in advance through SpotHero, the nation’s leading parking reservations app.<br /><br />To reserve your parking spot, visit the Berghoff Restaurant SpotHero Parking Page and book a spot with rates up to 50% off drive-up.

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,944 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    it was our first time back in many years, and we are so glad we went. We made reservations on a Saturday night and were seated immediately, and were tended to buy friendly & attentive staff the entire time. The food was delicious, and I have to especially note their onion cheese and apple soup which is their version of a French onion soup. So delicious!
  2. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Food was fantastic, although you should not charge for the bread basket. Also, rye bread was not as good as it used to be. You also need more people working there on a Friday night. Deconstructed cordon blue was delicious, as was the beer.
  3. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Had Jaegerschnitzel - was a little light on mushrooms. Vegetables uninspiring. Beer was great, service great.
  4. RobertK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Reasonably priced and generous portions. Food was excellent! Enjoyable ambience. Highly recommend.
  5. Andrew

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall3food3service1ambience3
    Food was pretty good, pretty pricy but tasty. Service was terrible, waitress was abrasive and gave us no time to order. Ran up to table in a hurry and immediately demanded food and drink order while we were clearly still looking at the menu. Maybe this was because we had a 7:15 reservation and seating ends at 7:00? If a late reservation will make a waitress not want to wait, consider not taking reservations at that time. Would've been a better experience if we had time to consider our choices. Waitress was nice as we were able to leave but was pretty hurried most of the time.
  6. ErinC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Tasty food and excellent service. Looking forward to when I can visit again.
  7. PamelaA

    St. Louis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic meal, great waitress - everything I remembered from eating there in the 90's!
  8. Greg

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great, classic experience of a Chicago tradition. Food is very good for what is intended and the classic character is still there (based on clear recollections going back over 40 years).
  9. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    It was just okay. Definitely running off their history, but the food was mediocre at best. I would say to try it if you’ve never been, but don’t expect the best German cuisine.
  10. ChristineW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We stopped for a bite before heading to the theater. Great food and service! The best German Chocolate Cake we have ever had!
  11. EugeneC

    Chicago

    17 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    Stuffed mushrooms were tasty. Wiener schnitzel and fixings were good, and salmon special was very good. Side of sauerkraut went perfect with the schnitzel. Irish red beer and stout (nitro) were both excellent. Enjoyed our meal. Very noisy, though, as were in a very high traffic area between bar and main dining room, just outside the kitchen. Service was very pleasant, but slow. Seemed to be under-staffed
  12. Deb123

    Chicago

    17 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience2
    In town for a quick visit. First time back in decades; we were really looking forward to our experience. Love the dining room area! However we were sat in the saddest spot in the restaurant next to brewing tank in the foyer Asked to be moved; told no despite several - SEVERAL - open tables. Our server was great but lack of ambiance really made experience disappointing. Food was almost as good as I remembered but definitely showing effects of COVID eta changes. 🥲
  13. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We girls enjoyed a delicious lunch before going to a show! Everything was tasty and the wait staff was very helpful and attentive. We’ll be back.
  14. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 2, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    Restaurant closes at 7:30 on a week night. Not easy for a business dinner.
  15. Fred

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great dinner experience
  16. Anonymous

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waiter was great! I wish I remembered his name.
  17. Catt

    Chicago

    61 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    61 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Post theatre dinner. We had not been to this icon in years. Meals were delicious. We will be back.
  18. KathleenB

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Restaurant week menu was tasty and offered a twist on traditional dishes!
  19. sLTSENSITIVE

    Chicago

    28 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Good food sauce on Jager Schnitzel a bit salty
  20. Mark

    Des Moines

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was excellent. We were treated with kindness and respect by our server and she went out of her way to make our experience a memorable one.
  21. BlueCarribeanGal

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    We were three ladies celebrating one’s birthday. I had not been to the Berghoff in many years. We had a reservation for Saturday lunch and were seated immediately. Service was excellent. We got water and menus right away and our server was knowledgeable and attentive but not too much so. The Wiener Schnitzel and salmon over potato pancakes were as good as always. Our apple strudel (shared) came with a birthday candle and we lingered over it without feeling rushed. A very nice lunch and every bit as delicious and enjoyable as the Berghoff has been for many years.
  22. CharlesE

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Never disappoints every time I go there. The schnitzel is delicious the spaetzle is probably the best I have ever had and the made on site beer is ausgeseichnet. Basically every thing you want a German restaurant to be. The 125 year tradition is great, the staff friendly and helpful...I eat there every time I go to Chicago, starting when I lived in the area 40 years ago. Some things keep their quality over time. The Berghoff is one of those places!
  23. mckenziefitzx

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waiters were so kind and talkative. The food was amazing and came out at a reasonable pace.
  24. KirkL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    You will enjoy this restaurant and its atmosphere. It has a great menu and even can accommodate kids! The food is outstanding
  25. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    We always eat at The Berghoff whenever we are in Chicago! The food is outstanding! I love the pierogi! The German Chocolate and The Black Forest Cake are to die for. Great drinks too!
  26. Tgrady59

    Portland

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience3
    In a fit of nostalgia, we decided to get a reservation at The Berghoff, a place where we dined prior to getting engaged in 1984. Alas, while the lovely wood walls and stained glass were just as we remembered it, the place was not the same. First of all, the lighting in the main dining room was very bright, they need to dial back the lights to make the lighting match the warmth of all the beautiful old wood. We ordered drinks and I have to say, my Chardonnay was a healthy pour! We both ordered the Wienerschnitzel with spaetzle and creamed spinach. We also ordered the $3.00 bread basket. The bread basket consisted of some paper-thin cheese-covered crisps, which could have used more cheese, along with triangular pieces of white, wheat and rye bread which looked like they’d come right out of a loaf of bread you’d buy at the grocery store! Nothing to write home about, that’s for sure. The main course was delivered to the table within about 5-7 minutes of ordering which made you think they had them lined up under a heat lamp ready to go. The Wienerschnitzel was not super hot and a little dry and the same could be said for the spaetzel. The only redeeming factor was the creamed spinach which was hot and creamy. All in all, a disappointment, particularly considering that with tip, the dinner cost $88!! The server was pleasant enough but otherwise I wouldn’t return, considering the plethora of dining options in Chicago.
  27. AnneB

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great bratwurst with delicious, soft pretzel bun! Creamed spinach was delicious, too! Superb service! Shall go again for dinner.
  28. TrueCritic

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a lovely lunch with my colleagues at The Berghoff! Always great food and wonderful ambiance!
  29. MarycatherineD

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    My husband and I enjoyed our first time here. We went for restaurant week so the value was very good. Portions were very good and the food was delicious. They seemed a bit short staffed that evening so we didn't get that attentiveness. Overall it was a nice experience and we would go back again.
  30. DeniseS

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Restaurant Week The salmon with potato pancakes had a wonderful presentation. The portion was large. Sour cream and/or apple sauce should have been included. The apple strudel for dessert was good sized and delicious.
  31. lfgal

    Chicago

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Phenomenal food. Love the ambiance. How could I have gone 59 years without trying this restaurant? Love this place.
  32. JimK

    Western NC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Berghoff is amazing and dined during restaurant week. Pierogis best I've ever had, salad was incredible. Sausages fantastic, spaetzel good, and German potato salad (ordered extra side) tasty. Apple strudel delicious. Love the atmosphere!!!
  33. Steve

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Toll Deutsche Essen! Schmeckte gut und die Kellnerin war ausgezeichnet.
  34. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent, authentic food,great service, and a beautiful space!
  35. JanJ

    Chicago

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We went for dinner during Restaurant Week. I had not been here in a bunch of years--what a Classic spot! The menu offered a lot of choices and I was glad to see the suggestion of a beer pairing (4 different beers for tasting). The portions are good, the food is delicious comfort food, and the service is attentive. I am going to go back to sit in the bar area--it was really big with so many different kinds of bottles--it looked fun.
  36. Olivia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I come here all the time for date nights. My boyfriend and I have found it’s one of the best restaurants in Chicago that you really get your money’s worth out of. Their food is absolutely delicious and we’ve made it a plan to try everything on the menu.
  37. Jazz

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent restaurant. Great service. Always enjoy eating at Berghoff
  38. MandiN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything about this place was amazing, from the food to the service and the building itself. Prices are steep, however what one would expect to pay for being in downtown Chicago anyway. We will definitely be back!
  39. MarshallA

    Des Moines

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We always love coming to eat at the Berghoff, for almost 40 years now!
  40. Cchicago

    Chicago

    73 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    73 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    We went for Restaurant week to the Berghoff where I hadn't been in about 25 years. The decor hasn't changed. Luckily it wasn't crowded as we got there at 5:15. The homemade bread was good. The waiter was good but it would have been nice if he had told us his name. The food was good but nothing special. The weinerschnitzscel was nothing to write home about. It was dry and the creamed spinach was quite salty. The desert was good but not worth the calories. My friend had the Saurbrauten which I tasted. She really liked it because there was a ton of mashed potatoes and gravy. Who doesn't like that! The meat was tasty but it didn't look appetizing. All-in-all this is an old restaurant that in my humble opinion could use an update. I'll probably try it again in 25 years if I'm still around.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated

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You can order delivery directly from The Berghoff Restaurant using the Order Online button. The Berghoff Restaurant also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 427-3170.

The Berghoff Restaurant is rated 4.5 stars by 1944 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 37 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Other options

  • Order online
Google Map for The Berghoff Restaurant

17 W Adams St, Chicago, IL 60603

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    State and Adams Street

  • Neighborhood

    Downtown / Loop

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Tue–Sat 11:45 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–7:30 pm

  • Cuisines

    German, American, Contemporary American

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Reduced parking validation at InterPark Parking Garage, located at 17 E Adams.

  • Public transit

    Located in the heart of Chicago's Loop, easily accessible by CTA's Red, Blue, Green, Brown, Orange, and Pink lines and numerous bus routes.We offer validated parking at 17 E Adams-InterPark. Please make sure to bring your parking ticket to the restaurant, and ask your server or host to validate.SpotHero ParkingBook convenient and affordable parking in advance through SpotHero, the nation’s leading parking reservations app.To reserve your parking spot, visit the Berghoff Restaurant SpotHero Parking Page and book a spot with rates up to 50% off drive-up.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Matthew Reichel

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (312) 427-3170

  • Catering

    Private Dining - The Berghoff Restaurant provides a truly unique event experience within the setting of the historic Berghoff building. Host your next event in one of our four private rooms. Contact us to start planning today!

  • Private party facilities

    The Berghoff Restaurant provides a truly unique event experience within the setting of the historic Berghoff building at 17 West Adams Street, in the heart of Chicago"s Loop. The Historic Berghoff building offers individuals or organizations access to four separate venues. Contact Jamaal Bashir l to book your next event--Jamaal@berghoff.com

  • Private party contact

    Jenna Musil: (844) 556-5484

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