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The Berghoff Restaurant, Chicago, IL

The Berghoff Restaurant

4.6
4.6
2533 Reviews
$30 and under
German

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
  • Charming
  • Great for craft beers
  • Neighborhood 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 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
  • 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.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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 2,533 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

Noise • Moderate

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.

2,533 Reviews

  1. Emily

    San Francisco

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    We were placed in a small side room and it was so disappointing. The other party in the room was very drunk and loud. Very sad that our annual tradition of going to this restaurant for a family holiday dinner was not great.

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  2. Ann

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food and drinks at reasonable prices. Lots of ambiance and excellent service.

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  3. Cathy

    VIP

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing classic German culinary experience! Food was perfect, our server (Marsha) was AWESOME and the holiday ambiance made it a wonderful experience. Only downside was the absence of dunkel on tap. Cannot wait to try it again! PROST!

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  4. C. J.

    Chicago

    101 reviews

    3.0

    101 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was okay — not as good as on previous visits. The service was very good.

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  5. Dirk

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful staff, fantastic food. Must visit when in Chicago.

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  6. Melinda

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I’ve been coming here for year since I was a kid. It was still very good, but the Black Forest cake wasn’t as good as it used to be. Can you bring back the original recipe?

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  7. Ryan

    VIP

    Baja California

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 20, 2024

    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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  8. NAZUL

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    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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  9. Ann

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 18, 2024

    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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  10. JeffM

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2024

    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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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 2533 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 23 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
  • Neighborhood
    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
    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
  • 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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