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The Berghoff Restaurant, Chicago, IL

The Berghoff Restaurant

4.6
4.6
2527 Reviews
$30 and under
German

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2 people
20:30
Booked 24 times today
  • Charming
  • Great for craft beers
  • Neighbourhood gem
---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 11:30–16:00 Sat 11:00–16:00 Dinner Mon–Sat 16:00–20:00
  • 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.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.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 2,527 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, a Chicago icon since 1896, offers "excellent food" and a vibrant "old-world ambience." Guests rave about the authentic German fare and "fantastic beer selection." The service is often praised as "attentive and friendly," making it a must-visit for a delightful culinary experience.

2,527 Reviews

  1. Ryan

    VIP

    Baja California

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Classic spot and that’s what it is. Not great not bad. Would love to see this Chicago icon improve a bit.

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  2. NAZUL

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was delicious but many people made the service to be slow

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  3. Ann

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Alan, our waiter, was excellent - friendly and attentive. The holiday decorations were outstanding!

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  4. JeffM

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    There’s no place like the Berghoff. And no place like the Berghoff at Christmas. It’s quintessential Chicago. But service was off on our recent visit, even accounting for the busy holiday season. It started with a 30 minute wait just for a server to arrive, necessitating a contact with restaurant staff to remedy. Service was fine after that, but it made us question management's effectiveness (acknowledging the challenges of the hospitality industry). To its credit, a round of drink was comped. Food was tasty all around. The room, exquisite everyday, was pure sparkle with the holiday décor. We will return, but during this season be prepared to be patient. Servers are essential workers and their efforts are greatly appreciated.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    St. Louis

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Divan, did a great job even though she had a lot of tables. The restaurant was beautifully decorated for Christmas, and the food was as good as ever. Entrees are accompanied by side dishes, and are generous, so no need for additional food to be ordered. The restaurant was crowded and thus a bit noisy, but that is to be expected. All the staff worked hard to keep up. Very authentic German food.

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  6. Jim

    Chicago

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service, wonderful setting. Our server was so sweet. Everyone around us were so friendly.

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  7. Susie

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    The restaurant is so bright and so loud! Turn down the lights a bit and people will lower their voices! It’s not particularly pretty and the food is okay.

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  8. Brent

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Berghoff is one of my favorite restaurants in Chicago and I always fit it in during a visit there. It's a classic and you just can't go wrong.

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  9. Dorothy

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice atmosphere. Good service. Only issue was that the coffee could have been warmer.

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  10. Rebecca

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great experience, great staff! Was loud with all the holiday groups, so that might be unusual. There was a line waiting for the doors to open, so we were glad to have reservations. Definitely try the onion/apple soup- it was amazing!

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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 2527 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
20:30
Booked 24 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 11:30–16:00 Sat 11:00–16:00 Dinner Mon–Sat 16:00–20:00
  • 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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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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