Edelweiss Restaurant

4.6

539 Reviews

$30 and under

German

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2 people

Nov 26, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 4 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

Edelweiss German-American Restaurant is one of Chicago’s favorite German restaurants. It has been a family-owned dining destination for over 30 years.

The menu features an impressive array of traditional, well-crafted German specialties along with classics like the American steak, chicken and seafood dishes. A gluten free menu and kids menu are also available. We offer 16 beers on tap as well as a variety of craft and international beers, wine and schnapps. Our bar area is an excellent venue to watch sports and play the slot machines while enjoying our daily bar and menu specials.

Patio is first come first serve, please call the restaurant to book this reservation.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
German, Beer Garden, American
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon, Wed–Sun 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(708) 452-6040
Website
http://edelweissdining.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
The Edelweiss is the perfect place to host your special events and parties. Whatever the style or budget, the Edelweiss has a package that will make your event or party a time for all to remember.
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Edelweiss Restaurant can accommodate all your special event needs. We offer a semi-private back room can seat up to 110 guests and our seasonal beer garden can seat up to 40.

Location
7650 W Irving Park Rd, Norridge, IL 60706
Neighborhood
Norridge
Cross street
Overhill
Parking details
Free parking is available in our lot, on Irving Park Road, and Joe Sieb center (located a half a block west of the restaurant).
Public transit
CTA Bus 80 and 326; 10 minute ride from the CTA Blue Line Cumberland stop
Entertainment
Live MusicSat 6:30pm-10:00pm Sun 3:00pm-7:00pm
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Fried Wisconsin Cheese Curds$14.00
Beer battered fried Wisconsin cheese curds served with a zesty ranch
Bavarian Pretzel$14.00
Served with a Stella Artois gouda cheese dip and sweet and spicy honey mustard
Sausage Sampler$18.00
Bratwurst, thuringer, and cheese knackwurst sausages served with German mustard and a side of sauerkraut
Hackepeter (Steak Tartar)$18.00
Freshly ground top sirloin with onions, capers, mustard, paprika and egg yolk served with rye bread
Potato Pancakes$12.00
Four of our famous homemade potato pancakes with applesauce and sour cream
Sauerkraut Croquettes$14.00
Four croquettes made with sauerkraut, sausage and cheese in a crispy, golden brown breading; served with a homemade thousand island dressing
Fried Calamari$18.00
Served with tangy cocktail sauce
Wings$13.00
Eight jumbo chicken wings (plain, spicy, bbq, garlic parmesan) served with carrots and celery sticks; choice of ranch or blue cheese dressing
Basket of Bread$1.95
Serves two

Sandwiches

All sandwiches are served with a cup of soup and french fries, or coleslaw

Edelburger$18.00
Hand formed half pound sirloin beef burger* char-grilled to perfection, served on a brioche bun with your choice of cheese
Steak Sandwich$20.00
Lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle
Pubwich$16.00
Bavarian ham and Swiss cheese topped with lettuce, sliced pickles, pepperoncini served on a toasted brioche bun
Ham & Cheese Pretzel Panini$17.00
Bavarian ham and Swiss cheese melted together on our famous pretzel
Schnitzel Sandwich$17.00
Crispy chicken schnitzel with lettuce, tomato and buffalo sauce served on a brioche bun
Sausage Sandwich$16.00
Choice of sausage, sauerkraut, spicy mustard on a toasted French roll topped with grilled onions

Salads

Add to any salad: Grilled chicken $7, Pork or chicken schnitzel $7, Blackened salmon $14. Homemade salad dressings: Thousand island, Ranch, Creamy garlic, Zesty house vinaigrette, Fat free raspberry vinaigrette, Blue cheese, Caesar

House Salad$4.00
Assorted mixed greens and fresh garden vegetables
- Small$4.00
- Large$7.00
Edelweiss Salad$14.00
Mixed greens, candied cranberries, toasted pecans, and blue cheese
Caesar Salad$12.00
Romaine lettuce tossed with homemade Caesar dressing, seasoned croutons, parmesan romano cheese

Soups

Tages Suppe$4.00
- Cup$4.00
- Bowl$6.00
Liver Dumpling$6.00
- Cup$6.00
- Bowl$9.00
Goulashsuppe$6.00
- Cup$6.00
- Bowl$9.00

Edelweiss Signatures

All Entrees come with soup of the day & choice of two sides (excludes Edelweiss Platter, Beef Stroganoff and Hackbraten). Substitute soup of the day for house salad +$3, Goulash soup or liver dumpling soup +$4

Edelweiss Platter$34.00
A sampler platter for all tastes! Includes Sauerbraten, Chicken Schnitzel, Bratwurst and Roast Pork Loin served with German fries, red cabbage, sauerkraut and spätzle
Chef's Cut Steak$0.00
Mashed potato, vegetable of the day
- MP$0.00
Bayerischer Schweinshaxe$35.00
Our famous three pound pork shank baked to crispy perfection and served atop our bock beer sauce
Sauerbraten$29.00
Braised sirloin marinated in herbs, spices & wine topped with a sweet and sour sauce...
Hackbraten$25.00
German meatloaf accompanied with mashed potatoes, mushroom gravy, vegetable of the day and toast topped with crispy fried onions
Beer Battered Cod$24.00
Served with fries and coleslaw
Schnitzel$30.00
A classic! Two tender cutlets seasoned and lightly breaded, fried to a golden brown
- Wiener$30.00
- Schwein (Pork)$27.00
- Huhner (Chicken)$27.00
Beef Stroganoff$27.00
Tender beef served over egg noodles in a rich sherry cream gravy with caramelized onions and roasted baby mushrooms
Stuffed Cabbage Rolls$25.00
Stuffed with pork, beef and rice and baked in a tangy tomato sauce
Salmon$31.00
Served blackened, broiled, or with a horseradish crust with a lemon butter sauce
Jager Schnitzel$29.00
Fried pork medallions served in a hunters sauce of bacon, onions, mushrooms and a hint of cognac
Rouladen$29.00
Thinly sliced beef stuffed with onions, carrots, pickles bacon and spices with a rich red wine sauce...
Sauteed Cod$27.00
With onions, cherry tomatoes, capers and a sherry wine butter sauce
Roast Pork Loin$28.00
Slow roasted with fresh herbs topped with a pork gravy

Local Favorites

Currywurst$19.00
A Berlin original! Two grilled bratwurst topped with a tangy curry ketchup; served with French Fries
Wurstplatte$24.00
Your choice of three homemade sausages including bratwurst, thuringer, or cheese knackwurst - $1 topped with green onions with your choice of two sides
Cheesy Spätzle$18.00
Our version of adult mac and cheese! Homemade spätzle in a creamy cheese sauce
Perogien$19.00
Dumplings stuffed with a potato and cheese filling pan fried golden brown in butter and served with sour cream and fresh chives

Sides

Sauerkraut$6.00
German Cucumber Salad$6.00
Fresh Cut French Fries$6.00
Mashed Potatoes$6.00
Red Cabbage$6.00
Pickled Beets$6.00
Vegetable of the Day$6.00
Spätzle$6.00
German Fries$6.00
Cole Slaw$6.00

What 539 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

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Northwest Suburbs
Best Ambiance
Northwest Suburbs
Best Value

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Edelweiss Restaurant offers a charming German dining experience with "authentic food" and a "very friendly" atmosphere. Guests rave about the "amazing food and service," generous portions, and lively entertainment, especially during Oktoberfest. While service can be slow when busy, the delightful staff and cozy ambiance make it a must-visit.

539 Reviews

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theresa
Cincinnati
47 reviews
vip
5.0
47 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Edelweiss serves up some of the best authentic German food and beer in the Chicago area. Everyone enjoyed their meal! You Must try the sauerkraut croquettes appetizer. The beer pretzels are huge and delicious. Truly the best German food that we’ve had in a long time.
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Larry
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 11, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great German music, and selection of traditional food. They had a large selection of draft beer.
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JEFFREY
Chicago
39 reviews
4.0
39 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Edelweiss restaurant never disappoints, we have been coming here for decades and always pleased. The Edelweiss platter and the Weiner Schnitzel. This was the last day of their Oktoberfest celebration, and the entertainment was very festive. Edelweiss is our go to German restaurant. We will be back!
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Diana
Chicago
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A very lively and unique experience! Very authentic atmosphere and delicious, German food. I am a fan of soft pretzels and theirs is Epic! (Kinda wished the cheese dipping sauce was warm though.) The honey mustard dipping sauce was delicious! The dishes we tried were all very yummy! Lots of families and regulars here (you can tell people keep returning for generations!), but we still felt very welcome for first timers. The Band was fun and lively and the Alphorn was a hoot! My Swiss great grandparents and grandfather would have loved it!
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Jamie
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely amazing! The food was incredible (we brought a German woman with us and she loved it) and the music was even better!! Great place for kids because of the music!!
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Ellen
Chicago
46 reviews
vip
5.0
46 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were there for a midweek lunch. Order the Bavarian pretzel as an appetizer – it’s fabulous and comes with a cheese sauce and a honey mustard. Both of our entrées were delicious and plentiful – enough to take home for leftovers. One of the few remaining German restaurants in Chicago– let’s keep it open!
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Helen
Chicago
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Elizabeth was our Server and she was outstanding to all our needs. She explained the drink and food menu and was very patient with my group of 5 women. All meals were served quickly (once we decided what we wanted) and so was our coffee and dessert. We were celebrating a birthday so we had a complimentary brownie which was served with whip cream. Elizabeth is definitely an asset to Edelweiss!! Delicious food and drinks all around. She also served our bottle of wine when needed.
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luann
Chicago
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great German food and entertainment at a reasonable price.
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Joanne
Chicago
65 reviews
vip
3.0
65 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
We have visited Edelweiss during the past fourteen years for Octoberfest. As always, the food was excellent and the entertainment by Alpine Thunder was great. However, the service ruined the evening. This was not the fault of our server. She explained they were short staffed. It appears that she had to cover almost half of the restaurant with the help of a few busboys. The restaurant was full of many large parties. It took almost 15 minutes to place our drink order and another 10 minutes for the for drinks to arrive. Dinner dragged on for a full two hours. For a German restaurant to have no contingency plan for adequate wait staff on Saturday evening during Octoberfest is the definition of poor management.
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Margaret
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Very fun, energetic vibe with the German band playing and lots of diners. Service a bit slow, but once they get to you...the service was spot on, with all courses from appetizers to drinks to soup course, dinner and dessert arriving in just the right timing. We had a big group of 7 with everyone happy with their order. Because we had 3 birthdays in the group, we rec'd big bday mugs, happy Bday singing, and special dessert and candles. They also took care of cutting and beautifully serving the 3-layer cake we brought. We were one of the last tables to leave since we were also opening gifts and they never made us feel like we needed to rush out. Very fun, memorable group bday outing.
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FAQs

Edelweiss Restaurant does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates. Edelweiss Restaurant also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (708) 452-6040.

Edelweiss Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 539 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 26, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

7650 W Irving Park Rd, Norridge, IL 60706

Additional information

Cross street
Overhill
Neighborhood
Norridge
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon, Wed–Sun 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
German, Beer Garden, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Free parking is available in our lot, on Irving Park Road, and Joe Sieb center (located a half a block west of the restaurant).
Public transit
CTA Bus 80 and 326; 10 minute ride from the CTA Blue Line Cumberland stop
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Entertainment
Live MusicSat 6:30pm-10:00pm Sun 3:00pm-7:00pm
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://edelweissdining.com/
Phone number
(708) 452-6040
Catering
The Edelweiss is the perfect place to host your special events and parties. Whatever the style or budget, the Edelweiss has a package that will make your event or party a time for all to remember.
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Edelweiss Restaurant can accommodate all your special event needs. We offer a semi-private back room can seat up to 110 guests and our seasonal beer garden can seat up to 40.

Edelweiss Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Edelweiss Platter

House Salad

Caesar Salad

Appetizers

Fried Wisconsin Cheese Curds$14.00

Bavarian Pretzel$14.00

Sausage Sampler$18.00

Hackepeter (Steak Tartar)$18.00

Potato Pancakes$12.00

Sauerkraut Croquettes$14.00

Fried Calamari$18.00

Wings$13.00

Basket of Bread$1.95

Sandwiches

Edelburger$18.00

Steak Sandwich$20.00

Pubwich$16.00

Ham & Cheese Pretzel Panini$17.00

Schnitzel Sandwich$17.00

Sausage Sandwich$16.00

Salads

House Salad$4.00

Edelweiss Salad$14.00

Caesar Salad$12.00

Soups

Tages Suppe$4.00

Liver Dumpling$6.00

Goulashsuppe$6.00

Edelweiss Signatures

Edelweiss Platter$34.00

Chef's Cut Steak$0.00

Bayerischer Schweinshaxe$35.00

Sauerbraten$29.00

Hackbraten$25.00

Beer Battered Cod$24.00

Schnitzel$30.00

Beef Stroganoff$27.00

Stuffed Cabbage Rolls$25.00

Salmon$31.00

Jager Schnitzel$29.00

Rouladen$29.00

Sauteed Cod$27.00

Roast Pork Loin$28.00

Local Favorites

Currywurst$19.00

Wurstplatte$24.00

Cheesy Spätzle$18.00

Perogien$19.00

Sides

Sauerkraut$6.00

German Cucumber Salad$6.00

Fresh Cut French Fries$6.00

Mashed Potatoes$6.00

Red Cabbage$6.00

Pickled Beets$6.00

Vegetable of the Day$6.00

Spätzle$6.00

German Fries$6.00

Cole Slaw$6.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

Does Edelweiss Restaurant offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Edelweiss Restaurant restaurant rated?

Is Edelweiss Restaurant currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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