Oh. My. GOODNESS!! If you want to be immersed in all things Germanic, this is the place for you. I can't even begin to describe the myriad collection/decorations in here. Hummel figurines, German army action figures, model WW2 airplanes, rifles, stuffed bears, rams, foxes, goat, pheasants, cuckoo clocks, German army model tanks, cars, trains, antler chandeliers, beer steins, more antlers. I mean, wow. Also 4.little private niches for parties of 2. And an alpenhorn. And band on week ends. Beer: all draft are German. Big selection. Wine: good selection. Food: reg Ameican stuff (If you MUST!), burgers,salads, fish, pasta; but that's not why you come here. It's for the belly busting German food. Included with dinner, gratis were breads, flavored butters, crudites, liverwurst. Nice surprise! Dinners include soup or salad, 2 sides & whopping portions. Our group of 4 had goulash soup, liver dumpling soup, 2 salads; chicken schnitzel, Kassler ripchen, Jagerschnitzel, schnitzel a la Holstein. Sides of spaetzle, dumpling, red cabbage, veg. Black Forest cake for dessert. Quality was VERY good. Very large portions! Service was attentive & thoughtful, friendly but not intrusive. Parking is free & plentiful. Easy to find, in a strip mall, right off Rt 45, 5 mins south of I-80. Highly recommend. read more

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5 Stars for our server for being awesome! We ordered the typical Pork Schnitzel, yes the portion is huge (well, for the price.. it should be). Two people can share. But oh boy, it's bland! If not for the gravy and side dish, no taste at all. Beer is ok. It's a typical biergarten, very loud inside... can't hear the music or the entertainer singing some german songs. read more

Chef Klaus' Bier Stube - Two glass beer mugs filled with dark beer are placed on a blue and white checkered table in a restaurant decorated with animal trophies and vintage items. - German Near Me - Frankfort, Illinois

Complimentary appetizer plate with liver sausage, pretzel and veggies. Choice of salad or soup, liver dumpling is very good. Excellent wiener schnitzel of veal or pork comes with 2 sides, I had the German fries and red cabbage. Roast duck also very good. Large selection of German and Austrian beers 12 oz or large steins. Attentive service and Ample parking. German band on weekends. read more

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... read more

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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! read more

Chef Klaus' Bier Stube - Jager for a Sunday - German Near Me - Frankfort, Illinois

Every single time we have gone the food has been outstanding. The waitstaff super friendly and always recommends something different. There really hasn't been anything that has been bad here. The food has been top notch. The ambiance changes depending on the night you go. Best go on the night when the band comes in for live performances. read more

Authentic menu set in the unique German atmosphere. Traditional music, check the schedule. It's fun to bring the family when the band is playing. Tip the band and you get to ring the bell! Swing by the bar and check out the Bear! read more

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

Took friends to experience the fun of Chef Klaus. They loved the decor and thought the food was superb. We had the steak tartar as our appetizer. 2 had the roast pork, and I had the Wiener schnitzel. All were excellent. We split for apple strudel. Best anywhere. read more

The food is incredibly delicious! A wonderful variety, and everything they make is fresh, highest of quality, and absolutely delicious! If you're not sure what to order, ask your server because they know all about the food and will give spot on advice as to what to order. No one will be disappointed! The service is five star, the place is clean, has wonderful, fun ambience! The apple strudel! OMG! I never had apple strudel like this before in my life. It is so obviously freshly made that day ( and they say so!) and loaded, I mean, loaded with apples and lovely flavor! I've been going here since I was a child and the quality has never changed. Superior! read more

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! read more

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Went with a small group. Waitress was not informative. We all had to share the same 2 veggies and potatoes which we did not know. For the price everything is an up charge, potato pancakes, goulash, broccoli. Give us one piece of schnitzel and let us get a good side. Huge portion of meat and $10 up charge to share. Up charge was the only word she knew. Entertainment was fabulous. read more

I was with 2 friends. Dinner was great until I asked for a receipt!!!! Waiter said we don't give receipts! I had just handed him $90 in cash. How does a restaurant NOT PROVIDE A RECEIPT? When I take clients to dinner, I must provide the receipt to my company in order to get paid!! THIS IS TOTAL BULL and seems quite illegal!!!!!!!!! read more

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

Had the Saurbraten and it was delicious. I had it with the red cabbage and a potato dumpling. The service was good. The place was doneup with a lot of German knick snacks that were interesting and they had a one man band that was entertaining. The only down side was they wouldn't split the bill. Everyone enjoyed the place and said they would come back. read more

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. read more

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We went here last evening with a group of 15 . The 2 servers (I wish I remembered their names) were delightful and took good care of our group. The food was good and plentiful. We've been here numerous years but never with a large group. read more

I made reservations for 10 of us last night. We were in the room with the musicians. We had the family style meal and entrees. My sister in law brought a birthday cake for her husband. We had 3 people at our table celebrating this month. They put hats on our friends sang and the Grand Poma was hilarious. The food was excellent and the service was phenomenal. What a memorable night! It will be hard to top the next time we get together. Many thanks read more

The food is German, so lots of vinegar. I had the roulade, which was good, but the neat was extremely dry, even though there was a sauce. The cabbage was so sour that I couldn't eat it, but the baked sweet potato was wonderful. Mario was my server and he was so polite and considerate. He's actually the reason I gave this place 4 stars. The hostess at tge front was the coldest person I've encountered. She didn't ask if I had a preference for my seating, and basically just dropped the menus he on the table. She and her partner ignored me as I said hello, as well. Not very welvoming. read more

First time here... Great German restaurant with a very interesting interior decor... There is all kinds of World War II memorabilia, model airplanes and guns. I never seen so many G.I. Joe's in my life. LOL Started off with the Oysters Rockefeller and we loved them! I had the Pork Hungarian Goulash over spätzle which was very tender and I loved the paprika gravy. My friend had the Rhine River Schnitzel and hehe said it was very good The portions were so huge that we both wound up taking half hour food home !Our first time here... read more

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Always a good meal. Love the schnitzel. But more importantly, the service is top notch. Upon entering, the kind hostess (the one with cute dark bob cut) greeted us warmly and let us know what the specials were. After the tasty meal, the hostess's wished a good night. So welcoming! Definitely going back. read more

I was at a table on Monday night and witnessed a situation at the bar area between a customer and a bartender. What I witnessed was so unprofessional between how the bartender treated the paying customer. Just be aware of how customers are treated at this establishment. Not good. read more

We went with 12 friends on 10/18/25. We have been going here for years. the service is always abrupt and rude by someone. The 2 hostesses just took our end table, despite us saying we were waiting for a few friends. They flung my friend's purse. Taking this table put one of our friend's having a small corner area to sit at. there was no room for her plate of food. when we originally took our table back, after they walked away, the short, dark haired lady told my friend, sitting on this corner to "relax" and rudely walked away. The owner doesn't care. he lets his staff spread rudeness. It is every time. our make water was good. read more

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

Great food wonderful service!! Love this place!!l The menu is always delicious, the staff is always friendly, love the atmosphere. read more

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

Visited the restaurant twice in one month and I have to say that I have really enjoyed the food and ambiance both times. Truly authentic, generous portions and the prices are fair. The stroganoff and liver dumplings are amazing! read more

Staff was very friendly and helpful. Great service and a really fun environment. The place is filled with antiques and it was so neat see all the old german stuff. I had a schnitzel with mushroom gravy and Swiss cheese. Was good I look forward to trying the other versions. I had some raw oysters too but they were not that good in my opinion. The german beer I tried was fantastic, very light and refreshing. read more

Chef Klaus' Bier Stube - A plate of baked dish with melted cheese and meat, accompanied by breaded meat, sauces, and condiments on a white tablecloth. - German Near Me - Frankfort, Illinois

My wife and I came to celebrate our 44th Anniversary. Our server Ann was very friendly and told us about all the specials. She made sure our dinner was perfect. The food is authentic German style. Just like in Germany. It tastes so good. The restaurant is well decorated making you feel you're actually eating in Germany. Yes there is lots of German artifacts from WWII but it is like a little museum. We liked see it was very interesting. read more

Chef Klaus' Bier Stube - Our dinner choice the German Farm House meal. It was delicious.! - German Near Me - Frankfort, Illinois

Service was great, portions are huge, the interior so fascinating and reminiscent of my travels to Germany- very nostalgic. read more

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We always love the Bier Stube, food and service is always great. Lunch date this time, but have been on the weekends for dinner and live music read more

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A friend and I went as he had been here before. I haven't had this type of quality since my stint in Germany. Just as I remembered. The restaurant is in a strip mall tucked away yet once inside you feel like you're at a lodge. Chock full of German kitsch you can't possibly see it all in one trip! I had the jager schnitzel since it was my first time here so went basic. It was so tender and gravy was delicious! They give you bread and spread before your meal which was nice. I forgot the name of what my friend had but it had Swiss cheese and sausage with his breaded schnitzel. He wouldn't let me taste lol I tried picketed beets which actually weren't bad to my surprise. We will be going back as it was authentic down to the outfits and decor. They also had a gentleman singing with his machine at the front of the restaurant. Granted it was Frank Sinatra but who doesn't like frank? read more

Chef Klaus' Bier Stube - Jager schnitzel - A dish featuring Jager schnitzel topped with mushroom gravy and surrounded by sautéed mushrooms and onions. - German Near Me - Frankfort, Illinois

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It's such an authentic, delicious, fun restaurant. Each plate was better than the last. Portions were HUGE!!! We had 3 in our party, Each of us went home with enough leftovers for 2 extra meals. We especially LOVED our waitress Sandie! She was knowledgeable and fun! Each item she suggested was DELICIOUS! Finally, we truly enjoyed the atmosphere! It's like a mini museum of fun, interesting, and historic memorabilia. We've been to German, the food was just as delicious and authentic! Can't wait to revisit. read more

I have been here previously. Went there Sunday with family. Food quality most part good but sides were a disaster. Red cabbage was very vinegary, the sauerkraut was even worse. If that is possible it was more sour than out of can. The potato pancakes were burned. read more

Usually the food is great here, but something was definitely lacking recently. Ordered jaegar schnitzel, it "looked" good, lots of mushrooms &gravy. But it was absolutely tasteless. A friend ordered the same dish and agreed that it was disappointing. In addition the mashed potatoes seemed to be instant. Doubt we will return, for those prices a guest expects more read more

Our family has been going to this restaurant for 30+ years (including the original location). This will be our last. Visited tonight for a very special birthday. Was told (after the fact ) we could only order 4 large sides for the table instead of two individual sides per person because it was Oktoberfest. This was not advertised when making the reservation or after sitting down and pondering the menu. At $30+ a plate this is very upsetting and totally disregards the customer. There was a member in our party of 6 that had dietary restrictions and was not able to order separate sides. After speaking with the hostess, we were able to request two individual sides for him. When the bill came, an additional $10 was added for the individual sides. We were also told that the potatoes we ordered were an up charge. The waiter took that charge off after we questioned it because we were never told that selection would be extra. On top of it all, we did not share the birthday cake we bought because we were told there would be a $3.50 plating fee per person! read more

Have not been for a bit and so disappointed. Understood prices have had to go way up.... But food also shrunk and quality lacking. Ordered my favorite cordon blue and it was tough and chewy. Came out so fast must have been leftover and reheated from days ago. It used to be like a stuffed little football and now it was a softball with a sprinkle of cheese and outer layer of meat completely dried out. I would not risk it again. We were only the second table in today and seated right next to a large loud table. I assumed it was for the server convenience but we had a different server. Unpleasant. Could hear more of their conversation than our own. read more

Great oldskool German place. If you ever ate at the long-gone Brauhouse in Chicago's Lincoln Square back in the day you know more or less what to expect here. I had Jaegershnitzel with sides of red cabbage and potato pancakes, a bowl of liver dumpling sour and a liter of a schwarzbier they had on tap. The food was all well-prepared and tasty. I ate everything and walked out of there feeling like I might explode... I didn't want to waste food or bring it home. Our server was excellent and knowledgeable about the food choices and options and was able to suggest things for my dining companions. They had a guy in at 5pm playing an accordion, which was entertaining! I'll be back. read more

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

I went there last night with a friend and one word describes this place... Excellent! I really liked the German decorations, the bartender Will was very patient, attentive and makes a fantastic Key lime pie and Cosmopolitan martini. Also my chicken salad croissant sandwich was fresh and delicious and the best I've ever had! The owner also came by to ensure we were happy with our meal. That was a nice touch. This restaurant has ample food choices if you don't like German food. My friend ordered the bratwurst sandwich and that it was really good too. I will definitely be back! read more

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