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The Berghoff Restaurant, Chicago, IL

The Berghoff Restaurant

4.6
4.6
2488 Reviews
$30 and under
German

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2 people
19:00
Booked 29 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
  • Great for craft beers
---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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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    German, American, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (312) 427-3170
  • Website
    http://www.theberghoff.com/
  • 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
  • Location
    17 W Adams St, Chicago, IL 60603
  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options

Menu

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What 2,488 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Berghoff Restaurant in Chicago is a historic gem, renowned for its "excellent German food and beer" alongside a lively atmosphere. Diners rave about the "great service" and authentic experience, with menu highlights including schnitzel, sausages, and homemade root beer. Though some note inconsistencies, the charm remains unmatched for many.

2,488 Reviews

  1. Defne

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The menu at Berghoff is a celebration of hearty German comfort food, with a few American twists. Known for its superb beer selection (including the Berghoff beer brewed in-house), the food is just as impressive.

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  2. Steven

    Grand Rapids

    30 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    30 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This was an experience I truly suggest anyone should have. Old world ambience and festive atmosphere. The food was heartfelt and ample. Very much comfort food. I had the pork shoulder which was tender and very tasteful.

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  3. Fred

    Chicago

    49 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Berghoff is a slice of Chicago with the first liquor license after Prohibition. It’s been years since I’ve visited the Berghoff, but the service was great, the venerable old dining room still cozy but brighter and more up-to-date and the German fare as reliably good.

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  4. Goran

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Clumsy, forgetful and clueless staff (forgetting orders repeatedly, getting drinks wrong, charging for items then not bringing them... the food is decent but not more than that, the drinks are shamelessly overpriced, the place is loud... I have no idea why people like it; we're not setting foot in there again.

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  5. Farah

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved everything about this place! Food was amazing, especially the potato pierogies. Our server, Susan, was wonderful. It was my first time here and I will definitely be back!

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  6. Nanu

    Greater Boston

    91 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    91 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely dinner. We both had a veal dish and everything was delicious. And we topped it off with the apple strudel. We will definitely be back.

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  7. Florence

    Chicago

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Eat here whenever I’m in the area Best Wiener schnitzel I’ve ever had!!! Will definitely be back

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  8. Marge

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The Berghoff is one of our favorite restaurants. We have been going there for 40 years. The food is always delicious. Service is adequate. We have often felt rushed and that we were bothering the wait staff if we requested something or asked a question.It is a good thing the food is so good and the restaurant is beautiful.

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  9. Eilleen

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    2.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was good. Decorated for the holidays. $19.99 for a small ruben sandwich, not worth it. Only come here if you have no other options.

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  10. Marne

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience and iconic atmosphere. Will be returning.

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FAQs

The Berghoff Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 427-3170.

The Berghoff Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 2488 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 29 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Berghoff Restaurant

17 W Adams St, Chicago, IL 60603

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    State and Adams Street
  • Area
    Downtown / Loop
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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
    Gluten-free Options
  • Website
    http://www.theberghoff.com/
  • 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
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