The Berghoff Restaurant – German
Stepping into this historic Chicago landmark feels like a journey back in time, where dark wood paneling and stained glass create a storied backdrop for hearty, Old World comfort. The air is thick with the savory scent of sizzling bratwurst and golden-brown potato pancakes, while plates of pillowy pierogies and warm, salt-dusted pretzels bring a taste of European tradition to the heart of the city. Whether tucking into a bowl of rich Alsatian onion soup or sharing a platter of crispy Wisconsin cheese curds, diners find a timeless sanctuary where every bite celebrates a century of culinary heritage.
17, West Adams Street, Chicago, IL, 60603 +13124273170 https://www.theberghoff.com/0Cuisine: German
Price range: $$
Dietary options: vegetarian, gluten-free, nut-free, high-protein, dairy-free, keto, low-carb, vegan, mediterranean, pescatarian, diabetic, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, sugar-free, whole30, paleo, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, weight-watchers, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, atkins, volumetrics, detox, alkaline, zone, tlc, aip, raw-food, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, slow-carb, pegan, lectin-free, candida
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Saturday
- 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Menu
- Gretchen's Potato Pancakes - $14.95: Landjager, Brie, fig marmalade, green apple, bacon Dietary tags: Nut-Free
- Bavarian Pretzel - $13.95: Sweet mustard, house-made beer cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Mini Brat and Knockwurst - $12.25: German potato salad and sauerkraut Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Wisconsin Fried Cheese Curds - $13.95: Chickpea wasabi crust, apricot wasabi sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Stuffed Mushrooms - $10: Mushroom caps, creamed spinach, Parmesan cheese Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- Alsatian Onion and Apple Soup - $8.95: Beef broth, Granny Smith apples, onions, rye crostini, Muenster cheese Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Volumetrics
- Potato Pierogies - $13.95: Beurre blanc sauce, quinoa arugula salad, sour cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Soup of the Day - $7.95 Dietary tags: Volumetrics
- Berghoff House Salad - $15.5: Field greens, shaved fennel asparagus, tomatoes, lemon vinaigrette Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- BBQ Chicken Salad - $22.95: Grilled BBQ chicken, romaine lettuce, cucumbers, onion, tomatoes, kidney beans, corn, ranch Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Cajun Chicken Salad - $24.5: Mixed greens, citrus segments, blueberries, strawberries, red radishes, avocado, peppers, onions, tomatoes, lemon vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Zone, Volumetrics, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Roasted Beet Salad - $22.95: Mixed greens, bell peppers, onions, goat cheese, house lemon vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Caesar Salad - $17.95: Romaine lettuce, warm polenta croutons, shaved Parmesan cheese, Caesar dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Volumetrics
- Panko Crusted Goat Cheese Salad - $22.95: Mixed greens, grape tomatoes, peppers, onions, fried leeks, balsamic vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Paleo Salad - $25.95: Seared Salmon, baby kale, strawberries, blueberries, roasted root vegetables, lemon vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan, Candida
- Reuben Sandwich - $21.95: Hand-carved corned beef or turkey, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, Thousand Island dressing, house-made rye Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Berghoff Bacon Burger - $21.95: Cheddar cheese, apple-wood bacon, fried onion straws, fried jalapeño, house-made Kaiser roll, fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Hot Corned Beef Sandwich - $18.95: Hand-carved corned beef, house-made rye Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- ASB Burger - $20.95: 8oz Black Angus, American cheese, fried egg, red onion, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise, house-made Kaiser roll Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Roast Beef Sandwich - $19.95: Hand-carved hot roast beef, horseradish cream, tomato, pepper jack cheese, arugula Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Grilled Lamb Burger - $22.95: Garlic, mint, lemon, feta, mixed greens, tamato, Fried onion straws, garlic aioli, house-made Kaiser roll, sweet potato fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- BBQ Pulled Pork - $18.5: BBQ pulled pork, pickled red onions, cole slaw, house-made Kaiser roll Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Codfish Sandwich - $17.95: Fried cod, lettuce, tomato, cole slaw, tartar sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Bratwurst - $14.95: Veal bratwurst, sauerkraut, Bavarian pretzel roll Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Black Bean Burger - $19.95: Muenster cheese, guacamole, lettuce, tomatoes, Sriracha aioli, sweet potato fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber
- Turkey BTLA - $21.5: Hand-carved turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado, Sriracha aioli, sourdough Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Marinated Portobello Panini - $19.95: Oyster mushrooms, pepper jack cheese, roasted red pepper, garlic aioli, 9" roll Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Wiener Schnitzel - $27.95: Pan-fried breaded veal cutlet, creamed spinach, house-made spätzle Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Sauerbraten - $27.5: Marinated roasted beef sirloin, sweet and sour gravy, asparagus, green beans, mashed potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Sausage Trio - $22.95: Bratwurst, knockwurst, and smoked Thüringer, sauerkraut, German potato salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Jäger Schnitzel - $27.95: Pan seared Pork cutlets, mushrooms, bacon, Jägermeister-infused sauce, caramelized root vegetables, house-made spätzle Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Deconstructed Chicken Cordon Bleu - $23.95: Ham, Swiss cheese, mushroom marsala sauce, asparagus, carrots, fingerling potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Chicken Schnitzel - $22.95: Pan fried breaded chicken cutlet, marinara, creamed spinach, house-made spätzle Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Rahm Schnitzel - $25.95: Breaded pork cutlet, mushroom tomato sauce, sour cream, mashed potatoes, green beans, asparagus Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Adams Street Beer Battered Cod - $19.95: House-brewed, beer-battered cod, cole slaw, tartar sauce, house-made chips Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Seared Whitefish - $23.95: Green pea risotto cake, sauteed spinach, asparagus, carrots, beurre blanc sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Mayo-Clinic
- Currywurst - $17.25: Smoke Thüringer, fries, curry ketchup Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Game Sausage Plate - $25.95: Wild boar, venison, duck, Madeira sauce served, caramelized root vegetables, leeks, house-made spätzle Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Schlachteplatte - $25.5: Smoked pork-chop, chopped bratwurst, knockwurst, smoked Thuringer, sauerkraut, fingerling potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Molasses Crusted Pork Chop - $23.95: Bacon, apple bourbon sauce, asparagus, carrots, mashed potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Beef Medallions - $26.95: Smoked red onion demi-glace, grilled onions, roasted fingerling potatoes, carrots, asparagus, grape tomatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Cedar Plank Salmon - $25.95: Lemon oil, microgreens, roasted fingerling potatoes, asparagus, carrots Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Candida
- Hungarian Goulash - $25.95: Beef chuck, mashed potatoes, sour cream, fried onion straws Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Alsatian Meatloaf - $25.95: Veal, mushroom, roasted pistachio, red wine prune demi-glace, sauteed spinach, mashed potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Lemon Tortellini - $19.75: Spinach, dill, blistered tomatoes, roasted garlic cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- German Gnocchi - $19.5: Smoked Thuringer, spinach, cheese sauce, mascarpone Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Linguine & Meatballs - $15.95: Linguine pasta, marinara sauce, shaved Parmesan cheese, garlic bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Bread Basket - $2: House-made rye, sourdough, wheat, lavash Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol
- Mashed Potatoes - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Sauerkraut - $4.5 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Lectin-Free
- Potato Pancakes - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Red Cabbage - $4.5 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Lectin-Free
- Spätzle - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- German Potato Salad - $4.5 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Creamed Spinach - $4.5 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, High-Fiber
- Coleslaw - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Berghoff Chips - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Vegetables of the Day - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Berghoff Root Beer - $3.6
- Berghoff Diet Root Beer - $3.6
- Cream Soda - $3.6
- Orange Cream Soda - $3.6
- Grape Soda - $3.6
- Pepsi - $3.4
- Pepsi Zero - $3.4
- Starry - $3.4
- Ginger Ale - $3.4
- Lemonade - $3.4
- Iced Tea - $3.4
- Fiji (16oz) - $3.4
- Perrier or Pellegrino (16.9oz) - $3.4
- Infusco Coffee - $3.4
- Infusco Espresso - $3.65
- Double espresso - $5
- Americano - $4.3
- Latte - $4.8: Caramel, Hazelnut, Vanilla
- Cappuccino - $4.8: Caramel, Hazelnut, Vanilla
- Hot Tea (Assorted) - $3.4
- Apple Strudel - $9.25: Granny Smith apples, pecans, and golden raisins surrounded by a flaky strudel crust, topped with caramel sauce and powdered sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Black Forest Cake - $11.5: Layered chocolate and yellow cakes, sour cherries, raspberry preserve, chocolate mousse, whipped cream, garnished with chocolate shavings Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- German Chocolate Cake - $11.5: Dark chocolate cake, toasted almonds and pecans, coconut filling, chocolate buttercream, chocolate sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Salted Caramel Cheesecake - $11.5: Salted almond crust, caramel sauce, whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Flourless Chocolate Cake - $11.25: Rich and smooth chocolate cake, chocolate ganache, raspberry coulis, whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Berghoff Root Beer Float - $6.5