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    Chef Klaus' Bier Stube

    3.9 (401 reviews)
    ModerateGerman
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Private dining space... too cute - Taxidermy animals, including a fox and a raccoon, are positioned on a wooden platform above a restaurant's interior decor, decorated with Christmas lights.
    Laura F.

    Everything you're expecting from a bierhaus that has been around for 50 years, plus an extensive collection of WWII models and figures. Fantastic schnitzel and beer. Bring cash if you can since they do a 3% surcharge on credit cards and also seem to get a bit befuddled when technology doesn't work...

    Jager for a Sunday
    Abbigale T.

    Stopped into Chef Klaus' Bier Stube and had such a great meal! The schnitzel was fantastic, tender, and full of flavor. You can tell they really care about quality and tradition here. The atmosphere is warm, cozy, and has that classic German charm that makes you want to stay awhile. The only downside for me was the charge for sharing plates. The portions are generous, easily enough to split, so it's a bit disappointing to be charged extra just for sharing on top of the pricing already being a bit steeper for German food. Other than that, everything was wonderful. Great food, friendly service, and an authentic, welcoming vibe. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area!

    Healthy side of fresh sauerkraut! - A bowl of cooked sauerkraut is placed on a white plate with a decorative paper doily, in a restaurant setting at Chef Klaus' Bier Stube in Frankfort, IL.
    Marco N.

    I have past this staple restaurant for over 17 years on LaGrange Ave without stopping by, finally made the decision and try things out! If you order a dinner meal, you will get a very nice bread platter with yummy homemade butter, dark bread, liver pate (actually pretty good), and onions/carrots/celery. The portions won't let you leave hungry! The ambiance is a little difficult to describe in a few words, but let's just say it's very German and World War II focused! The music is very Oktoberfest/German party and will feature live music and singalongs! Saw a ton of repeat customers that the staff knew on a first name basis. Will the bartender is great! Believe he is there on the weekends! I will be back to try more of the rather large menu they have!

    Liver dumpling soup - A bowl of liver dumpling soup featuring a large meatball in a dark broth, garnished with chopped herbs, served on a white plate.
    Maricel J.

    This German restaurant is very unassuming because it is located on a strip. This place is truly a hidden gem! My son wanted to eat German food and chose this place to celebrate his birthday. I am glad we came here because the food is fantastic! Someone from their staff took a little break outside and as we walked up, he welcomed us and opened the door for us. He was very pleasant! We came during the Super Bowl, so it was not crowded, and they had the game on. The place has a lot of German decor. My son wanted to sit in a booth, and as we were getting ready to sit down, our waiter, Michael, came and asked if wanted to switch to a table. We decided to take him up on his suggestion and we are so glad we did because the amount of food that came out would not have been big enough to fit all the plates. They have an extensive beer menu, a dessert menu, Sunday Special menu, and their regular menu. Michael was an awesome waiter. He is very friendly and gave his suggestions/recommendations when it came to choosing the sides for our entrees. He also came back often to check in and see how we were doing. My husband had a Sunday Special: a half slab of baby back ribs, with red cabbage and mashed sweet potatoes, which I did not take a photo of. I also had a Sunday special: the walleye pike with green beans and potato casserole and my son had the wurst schnitzel with green beans and potato casserole. Everything was delicious and the portions are huge. We were too stuffed for dessert, but, we will definitely be going back and hopefully next time, we will have room for dessert! If you are in the area and feel like having good German food, I highly recommend giving this place a try.

    Appetizers brought to your table when you sit down. - A meal featuring a hot dog with celery, carrots, and onion on a plate, with bread and dessert options on separate dishes, set on a checkered tablecloth.

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    Always have a good time. Food is great. Always left overs to enjoy the next day. Love to decor.

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    Oh, the german potatoes! And the pork shank. And dinners come with the liverwurst and creme cheese. And the dunkel beer.

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    Always good food. Servers are friendly and attentive. We had steak and it was cooked perfectly

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    Food was OK nothing special extra salty compared to other German food. Was appalled to see Nazi propaganda displaced on wall!! Not cool!!

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    Food was excellent, the environment was excellent and the staff was excellent. Not much more I can say. I'll def come back!

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    The Bavarian Lodge - German beer, sausage, and pretzel - I was feeling very Bavarian!

    The Bavarian Lodge

    (900 reviews)

    $$

    It's spectacular! Beers food service …read more Food is absolutely delicious & so much you always have at least one full meal. I love the schnitzel cordon blu - which is served with ham and Swiss. Double mashed and whatever delicious soup they serve! And did I mention beer....ummmmmmmm

    We're big foodies. Shared four entrees and two appetizers. Thought it was good and definitely a…read moreplace to go to for an occasion. Lots of great dishes, a few not so great. The curry wurst was the bomb but needed more sauce. The sauce was heavenly though. The potato pancakes great and flavorful. The cabbage rolls tasty. The liver soup not my favorite only because it had a liver taste--which if you like, then you'll like it. The saurkraut and purple cabbage the best Ive ever tasted and worth getting. The spetzel so-so, not much flavor. Son liked it though. The bread dumplings ok. More like white bread. The big pork shank that is the prize-it was good but not as stellar as we thought it would be. And we did make sure to order it crispy like it said to and it wasn't. Looked like it was a little browned but even my young son said the fat isn't rendered. I think it would have been a lot better if it had been crispy like in other pictures on here. Disappointed. It's like $35. Not cheap. The beef with sauce (sauerbraten) was good, the sauce great, the beef ok. The special that was going on, the beef roulade. Nobody liked it at all. The stuff just didn't taste good together in it. Overall, it was a good experience. The waitress Rosie was amazing, most of the food was great to awesome. The ambiance was German and cozy. Our favorites: the curry wurst sauce, the saurkraut and red cabbage and the stuffed cabbage rolls.

    Edelweiss Restaurant - Bavarian Pretzel

    Edelweiss Restaurant

    (475 reviews)

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    Dunning

    Went to this neighborhood classic to celebrate a birthday and Edelweiss did not disappoint. We…read morewent on a Saturday during Octoberfest so they provided live music. The vocalist had a gorgeous voice and played the accordion with fast and nimble fingers! Overall a very lively performance with audience participation appreciated! Elizabeth was our waitress and brought our appetizers of cheese curds, giant pretzel and sausage sampler which was delicious. We were also served piping hot bowls of creamy mushroom soup that were so tasty! My main entree of wienershnitzle Ala Holstein was hearty and had a side of buttery spatzle and pickled red beets that paired lovely with the crispness of the shintzle. Another from our party ordered the gravy laden sauerbraten which was another standout classic! Dont miss the traditional dish of Bayerische Schweinshaxe especially if you are hankering for 3 pounds of roasted pork!! The flight of beers was a neat way to sample a few different beers! After you found your favorite beer you could then order a tall glass and continue your beer journey!!! If you are looking for old world German fare then come to Edelweiss and taste the comforting foods of Germany in a charming village restaurant atmosphere!!!

    Was looking for German food again when I came to Chicago for a work trip. I already tried the one…read morein the loop so I ventured out to this place. The reviews advertised authentic German food. As a German I had to try it. The potato pancakes were a good start, tasted like mom used to make. The Platter had a lot of food. I don't know what region this place is from, the sauerkraut and Blaukraut were not Bavarian, the Spätzle felt ready made and not home made. The Bratwurst was too fine for me, I'm thinking north German. The strudel was good tho. The service was fantastic! From host to server they took care of me and made sure I wanted for nothing, so I can't complain there. Decor wise this looks like what you'd imagine a German restaurant looking like in the US. Lots of banners advertising beer and German flags hanging on the walls with a collection of steins everywhere you look. Overall it's not "authentic" for me, but the food tasted good and the service was exceptional.

    Laschet's Inn - Roulade with spaetzle and cabbage.

    Laschet's Inn

    (614 reviews)

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    North Center

    I really enjoy coming here. Anytime I'm in the area...if I have any reason to shoot this way, I…read moremake the effort. Food was great. Chicken Paprikash with spaetzle and red cabbage was great. I started with a cup of goulash soup and dark rye bread. Fantastic. A complementary aperitif was served at the end. Excellent. Service was great. Very accommodating and very helpful. Seems like there are many regulars here and although I am not a regular I felt very welcomed. Ambience is local with a lot of history. Great pictures on the walls. Great posters on the walls. Bar with high tops out front low top tables a couple stairs up into the back. Great atmosphere. Plenty of German beer here good stuff on tap. The wine list also looked very good. I stuck with an HB and it was just fine. The cost of the food and drink I would say is on par with most places however, this is all home-cooked food. A far step up above many places. Definitely worth a visit.

    There was a short 10 min wait as they cleared a table on a Thursday night. The place was pretty…read morebusy and full around 7:30 pm. I've been here a few times where there's no wait and plenty of seats during the weekday too. This place has a cozy vibe and you can tell that they have a lot of regulars that come to watch the game for good beer and food. I ordered the Leberkase sandwich to try something different. I had to get used to it at first because it was just the meat with eggs. I even asked the waitress if I needed to put sauce on it, and she said no. It definitely grew on me the more I had it though. The texture was spam like, but the meat wasn't too salty so it was easy to eat. I enjoyed it, and I would get it again.

    Schnitzel Platz - Pretzel

    Schnitzel Platz

    (431 reviews)

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    Update 2026 - Oktoberfest at Schnitzel Platz…read more It's official. Celebrating Oktoberfest at Schnitzel Platz has become a tradition for us. Live music, dancing, interactive fun, flowing beer, and hearty German food, honestly, who argues with that combination? The place transforms into one big cheerful party where strangers toast like old friends and nobody leaves quietly. This year was extra special because it was my sister's, from Buenos Aires, first time experiencing the festivities , and she absolutely loved it. She left with a full belly and a few loud, happy memories that will probably resurface every time she hears an accordion. Service is always upbeat and fun, keeping pace with the festivities. The food is heavy in the best possible way, comforting, flavorful, and exactly what you want when you're raising a stein. Prost to traditions worth repeating.

    We came on a Saturday night and it was my 1st time dining at Schnitzel Platz and I don't have a lot…read moreof experience dining at German restaurants. Our server was very attentive and was able to answer all our questions we had about the menu. She definitely helped us decide on what to order. The menu is extensive with so many different kinds of Schnitzel to choose from along with a variety of entrees like pork shank and pork chops. We first started with the sauerkraut balls as an appetizer. These deep fried sauerkraut and smoked ham balls were served with a honey mustard like dipping sauce. Absolutely a must try. We also ordered a half order of the German potatoes pancakes and they were the best I've ever had. So light and crispy and we ordered a side of sour cream and apple sauce to complement the pancakes for extra up charge. For our entrees I went with the pork chop zingara. It was a healthy portion of breaded chops topped with mushrooms and tomatoes with ham. We chose the green beans and bread gravy as the sides. Absolutely delicious and plenty to take home as well. The also ordered the Deutsche Haus Platter - Breaded pork schnitzel, frikadelle (German chopped steak), assorted sausages. Served with home fries, red cabbage, and sauerkraut. You can substitute the sides if you want but kept our order as is and so glad we did. The home fries were really good. The entree was a great way to try a little of everything so I know exactly what I'll want to try the next time I come which I home will be in the near future. All the entrees come with soup or salad. We got the soups : the goulash and liver dumpling soup. The goulash had a kick from the paprika but it was very hearty. I am not a fan of liver but it was good too and the broth was rich. Schnitzel Platz offers great hearty and comfort German food with a very fun atmosphere filled with live music. Nice selection of German beers on tap too. The service was also great.

    The Berghoff Restaurant - Bread

    The Berghoff Restaurant

    (1.4k reviews)

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    The Loop

    Arrived about 2:00pm Sunday afternoon with my family of 4. No wait. Walked in and seated right…read moreaway. Waiter was professional and quick. Loved the history of the restaurant and enjoyed the wall art!! Wisconsin Fried Cheese Curds - Chickpea wasabi crust, apricot wasabi sauce Surprised by the dip being apricot but the taste was delicious!! Family loved. Would never know it was wasabi anything or chickpea crusted. Potato Pierogies (5) - Beurre blanc sauce, quinoa arugula salad, sour cream Very tasty. Definitely worth getting. I enjoyed the salad and the sour cream. Bread Basket - House-made rye, sourdough, wheat, lavash My family enjoyed the bread. 100% My son ordered and he ate it up. Disappointed it was not warm but still good. Wiener Schnitzel - A la Holstein - Pan-fried breaded veal cutlet, substituted fries instead of creamed spinach, pickle, house-made spätzle - German noodles, plus 2 fried easy side eggs, capers and anchovies Very good!! Family member could see why it was the most popular item on the menu. Enjoyed the spatzle as is that was underneath the breaded veal. Sauerbraten - Marinated roasted beef sirloin, sweet and sour gravy, asparagus, green beans, mashed potatoes Second most popular entree ordered on menu. Roast tender, gravy took some getting use to but was good overall. Went well with the potatoes and veggies - asparagus, carrot, green beans. Schlachteplatte - Smoked pork-chop, chopped bratwurst, knockwurst, smoked Thuringer, sauerkraut, fingerling potatoes Smoked pork-chop was smoky but a little dry per family member but other meats were tasty. I did enjoy it but I only sampled. Overall delicious. Ordered a side of spatzle - German noodles Disappointed spatzle was cold. Had them warm with butter elsewhere and was good. Lemon Tortellini - Spinach, dill, blistered tomatoes, roasted garlic cream. Very tasty!! Felt like the Tortellini melted in your mouth.

    Years ago, we used to dine in The Berghoff Restaurant in downtown Chicago very often when we were…read moreactively attending Broadway shows.  Its location makes it such an ideal restaurant to have a pre-show dinner.  A couple of days ago, we played it a visit again as we were going to a show in The CIBC Theatre, which is only a 4-minute walk away.  We parked at the Adams Wabash iParkit Garage, which is a mere 2-minute walk to the restaurant. The Berghoff has more to offer other than its ideal location.  The restaurant is the oldest restaurant in Chicago, but it is maintained really well, clean and beautiful.  When we visited, it was festively decorated for St. Patrick's Day. They serve delicious authentic German fare.  As we were in a hurry, each of us just ordered a drink and an entrée.  Berghoff must have tons of experience serving food for show goers, as the staff were efficient and the food came out quickly. Daughter had a In Cold Blood ($13) and a Reuben Sandwich ($21.95), hand-carved corned beef (or turkey), Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, on house-made rye.  She ordered it without Thousand Island dressing which was included in the menu.  Hubby and I each ordered a Wiener Schnitzel ($27.95 each), pan-fried breaded veal cutlet, creamed spinach, house-made spätzle.  He had a Root Beer ($3.6) and I had an Iced Tea ($3.4).  The Wiener Schnitzel was piping hot, nicely cooked with a crispy light batter and rather tender veal.  It even brought back good memories from our respective trips in Germany and Austria. I enjoyed the house-made spätzle a lot. Daughter liked her Reuben Sandwich too. There is a 3.5% surcharge to every check, as specified in their website. Good thing that it was not a surprise for us. Actually, the service stood out the most this time.  When we were caught in very slow traffic in the expressway on our way to the restaurant, I called The Berghoff and spoke to Brian on the phone, and told him we would be 15 minutes late.  He was very kind, assured we would have our table, and thanked me for telling him.  When we finally arrived 25 minutes late, Brian was still so welcoming, cheerful, and friendly.  As he was leading us into the dining area, he let us choose either a booth or a table.  Fortunately, it was still early for dinner, around 5:30 pm, there were still a few tables available.  When we were eating, the restaurant became packed. Our server, Isaiah, offered flawless service too.  He's also very kind, friendly, and professional.  I informed him that we only had an hour before we needed to leave for the show.  He assured us that he would make sure we leave on time, and he delivered his promise.  Actually, it only took us about 52 minutes from sitting down to finish!  Our dining experience at The Berghoff was delightful and perfect!

    Renate's German Restaurant - Apple Pancakes (4pc)

    Renate's German Restaurant

    (127 reviews)

    $$

    My wife and I are big fans of german food and there aren't enough German restaurants around. We…read morefinally remembered Renate's last night and stopped in. They remodelled in May and the place is so charming and quaint, yet updated. The server was wonderful, and dressed in traditional clothing. The food was the highlight though. Saurbraten was tangy and tender and Rouladen was juicy with a wondeful dark brown gravy. The sautkraut was german style, not sweet, which I love and the red cabbage was so good, even my wife who doesn't like it said it was good and continued eating it. Spaetzle was perfect and the warm potato salad was excellent. I love the boiled herb potatoes that came with the main course. Just excellent all around. Highest recommendation.

    I was really excited to try this place because normally I love German food. I wanted to try out…read moreanother restaurant vs the usual spot close to us. First thing I noticed was that the restaurant was unusually empty on a Saturday night, we were the only ones there. No problem because we have been to other empty restaurants before but the food was good. Second thing I noticed was that we can hear the microwave turn on frequently and the sound is disturbingly obvious. We ordered apple pancakes, Renate's sampler platter, cheesy spaetzle, and Kleiner haxen. We got the liver dumpling soup with each of our entrees. Most of it was bad but I'll talk about the good first. Complimentary bread was fine, it tasted like pretzel. It was soft and not too salty. Liver dumpling soup was hearty and the meat was tender. Broth was good. The brat was fine, tender and flavorful. Mashed potatoes were fine. Here comes the bad. Apple pancakes were too crunchy like reheated. It's not soft like regular pancakes. Not a lot of apples inside. The hammock was still frozen which was why it was so difficult to cut. I've had hock before and if it's made fresh, it'll cut easily. This one was frozen solid in the middle. We can hear them putting it back in the microwave. We took it home to reheat it in the oven. The sampler platter was mostly terrible. The schnitzel didn't even look like one (I've had it many times at other German restaurants). The sauerbraten and the gulasch bowl both had tough meats. You'll be chewing on this for like forever. The cheesy spaetzle they actually forgot but reheated it when I inquired about my order. Definitely wasn't fresh. It was unflavored. The owners did give us the cheesy spaetzle for free and 20% of the hock order. However, I think they should have given us the entire order of hock for free or 75% off. After all, it wasn't even cooked fresh and was still frozen in the middle. The husband was very apologetic but yeah apologies couldn't save this horrendous experience. I do not recommend coming here. If you do come, eat at your own risk.

    Chef Klaus' Bier Stube - german - Updated May 2026

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