Potato Pierogi
$12.50Tender pan-sautéed potato dumplings topped with a rich beurre blanc sauce, served alongside fresh sour cream and a crisp quinoa-arugula salad.
Tender pan-sautéed potato dumplings topped with a rich beurre blanc sauce, served alongside fresh sour cream and a crisp quinoa-arugula salad.
Crispy golden potato pancakes layered with savory Landjäger sausage, melted Brie cheese, and sweet apples, finished with a fig marmalade drizzle and crispy bacon.
Crispy deep-fried Wisconsin cheese curds coated in a crunchy chickpea-wasabi crust, served with a sweet and tangy ginger-apricot wasabi dipping sauce.
Succulent jumbo shrimp wrapped in smoky bacon, brushed with a rich barbecue sauce glaze and served over creamy cheesy polenta.
Plump oven-roasted mushroom caps filled with signature Berghoff creamed spinach and baked to perfection with a golden parmesan crust.
Traditional oversized warm Bavarian soft pretzel sprinkled with coarse sea salt, served with warm beer-cheddar cheese sauce and house sweet mustard.
Crisp romaine lettuce tossed in rich creamy Caesar dressing, crowned with warm polenta croutons, aged shaved Parmesan, and a crunchy cheese crostini.
Pan-seared salmon fillet served over tender baby kale with fresh strawberries, blueberries, and roasted root vegetables, tossed in a bright lemon vinaigrette.
Fresh mixed greens with sweet grape tomatoes, bell peppers, sliced red onions, creamy goat cheese, and crispy fried leeks, dressed in a tangy balsamic vinaigrette.
Crisp garden greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, shredded carrots, and red onions served with your choice of house dressing.
Tender grilled chicken breast served over crisp romaine lettuce tossed in creamy Caesar dressing, with warm polenta croutons, shaved Parmesan, and a cheese crostini.
Classic crisp romaine lettuce tossed with signature creamy Caesar dressing, warm polenta croutons, shaved Parmesan cheese, and a baked cheese crostini.
Delicate field greens combined with paper-thin shaved fennel, fresh tender asparagus tips, and ripe tomatoes, lightened with a refreshing citrus vinaigrette.
Tender grilled chicken tossed in sweet barbecue sauce over fresh greens, sweet corn, black beans, diced tomatoes, and crunchy tortilla strips with ranch dressing.
Hand-carved roasted turkey breast topped with melted Swiss cheese, tangy sauerkraut, and creamy Thousand Island dressing pressed between slices of grilled house-made rye.
Pressed sourdough panini packed with sliced turkey, spicy jalapeno bacon, crisp lettuce, ripe tomato, creamy avocado, sriracha aioli, and crispy fried jalapenos, served with house chips.
Warm hand-carved roast beef piled high on a French baguette with sweet caramelized onions, zesty pepperoncini peppers, and melted provolone cheese, served with rich beef au jus.
Classic hand-carved hot corned beef, melted Swiss cheese, savory sauerkraut, and rich Thousand Island dressing served hot on toasted house-made rye bread.
Sautéed caramelized mushrooms and onions, sliced heirloom tomato, fresh spinach, and rich melted Fontina cheese toasted to perfection on house-made sourdough bread.
Generous portion of warm, tender hand-carved corned beef stacked high on house-made rye bread, served with crisp house potato chips.
Juicy lamb burger patty seasoned with roasted garlic, fresh mint, and citrus, topped with crumbled feta, peppery arugula, tomato, and lemon aioli on a toasted Kaiser bun, served with sweet potato fries.
Golden fried cod fillet topped with fresh lettuce, ripe tomato, and house-made tartar sauce on a toasted bun, garnished with creamy coleslaw.
Traditional grilled veal bratwurst sausage topped with tangy warm sauerkraut, served inside a soft Bavarian pretzel roll.
Grilled 10 oz. Black Angus beef patty layered with tangy blue cheese crumble, fresh arugula, ripe tomato slice, and rich house-made blue cheese dressing.
10 oz. Black Angus beef patty topped with sharp cheddar, smoky applewood bacon, crispy fried onion straws, and rich bourbon barbecue sauce on a house-made Kaiser roll.
Traditional German slow-marinated roasted sirloin of beef, sliced and smothered in a rich sweet-and-sour gravy, served with your choice of traditional sides.
Tender veal cutlet breaded and pan-fried to a golden crisp, crowned with a sunny-side-up fried egg, served with traditional sides.
Silky smoked salmon layered over crisp house-made potato pancakes with caper-dill cream cheese, sliced cucumber, ripe tomato, sriracha aioli drizzle, and house chips.
Tender grilled beef medallions drizzled with a velvety smoked red onion demi-glace sauce, paired with your choice of classic sides.
Classic German thin-pounded veal cutlet, lightly breaded and pan-fried until golden and crackly, served with fresh lemon slices and choice of sides.
A hearty sampling of authentic German sausages featuring grilled bratwurst, juicy knockwurst, and smoked Thüringer, served with your choice of traditional sides.
Tender pork cutlet sautéed and topped with earthy wild mushrooms, savory bacon, and a rich Jägermeister-infused mushroom sauce.
Fresh cod fillets dipped in Adams Street lager beer batter and fried to golden perfection, served with house-made tartar sauce and your choice of sides.
House-made tender German egg noodles sautéed in fresh butter and parsley.
Authentic slow-simmered German sauerkraut with a subtle, tart taste profile.
Sweet and sour braised red cabbage cooked slow with apples and warm spices.
Golden crispy German potato pancake served with sour cream or sweet applesauce.
Creamy whipped Yukon Gold potatoes prepared with butter and cream.
Warm German-style potato salad tossed in a tangy bacon vinaigrette with sweet onions.
Berghoff's legendary velvety spinach simmered in heavy cream, garlic, and aged parmesan.
House-made thickly sliced crunchy potato chips seasoned with fine sea salt.
Chilled tart and sweet cranberry juice served over ice.
Refreshing blend of freshly brewed black iced tea and sweet lemonade.
Freshly brewed unsweetened black iced tea served over ice with lemon.
Sweet and tangy freshly squeezed style lemonade served ice cold.
Selection of ice-cold fountain sodas including Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, and Sierra Mist.
Warm flaky German apple strudel packed with spiced cinnamon apples, paired with rich vanilla ice cream.
Rich chocolate layer cake filled and topped with classic coconut-pecan caramel frosting.
Traditional German warm spiced apple strudel wrapped in crisp pastry dough and dusted with powdered sugar.
Creamy New York style cheesecake topped with a rich salted caramel drizzle.
Layers of chocolate sponge cake, tart cherry filling, and fluffy whipped cream, finished with dark chocolate shavings.
Standing as one of Chicago’s most iconic culinary landmarks, The Berghoff Restaurant delivers an authentic taste of Old-World German hospitality right in the heart of the downtown Loop. Established over a century ago, this grand institution retains its vintage heritage while executing classic, heart-warming recipes that range from braised sauerbraten and hand-carved sandwiches to scratch-made spätzle and house-brewed draft beverages.
Stepping inside reveals expansive wood-paneled dining rooms, stained glass accents, and a classic mahogany bar that captures historic Chicago spirit. The ambient energy shifts throughout the day: brisk and lively during weekday lunches when local professionals and museum visitors fill the room, transitioning to a more relaxed, unhurried pace by evening. Despite the restaurant's scale, the attentive service team keeps tables flowing smoothly and efficiently.
Entrees generally range from $17 to $25.50, offering substantial, filling portions rich in traditional braised meats and buttered starches. A la carte sides—such as buttered spätzle, sweet-and-sour red cabbage, or legendary creamed spinach—and starters average between $4.50 and $12.50. Most diners can expect a satisfying meal between $25 and $45 per person including beverages.
While traditional German cuisine leans heavily on wheat and pork, dietary flexibility is available. The Sausage Trio and Bacon Wrapped Shrimp provide naturally gluten-free selections, while potato pierogies, stuffed mushroom caps, and fresh field green salads cater well to vegetarians. Be sure to order the draft root beer or local Adams Street lager. To avoid midday rush hours, visit in the early evening around 5:00 PM.
226 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60604
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Yes, The Berghoff is widely celebrated for its signature draft root beer and house-made cream soda served cold on tap, offering traditional sweetness and free refills.
Gluten-free choices include the Sausage Trio platter (bratwurst, knockwurst, and Thüringer sausage), Bacon Wrapped Shrimp over cheesy polenta, Stuffed Mushrooms with creamed spinach, and the Paleo Salad with seared salmon.
Yes, entrees come with your choice of classic sides, allowing diners to pick between buttered spätzle egg noodles, sweet-and-sour braised red cabbage, warm German potato salad, or crispy golden potato pancakes served with applesauce.
With expansive historic dining rooms and a veteran waitstaff, The Berghoff comfortably handles large groups, family gatherings, and convention attendees with prompt, coordinated service.
Hand-carved sandwiches like the Reuben and Hot Corned Beef cost between $15.45 and $18.50, while hearty German main courses like Sauerbraten, Jäger Schnitzel, and Wiener Schnitzel range from $20.00 to $25.50.
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