The Berghoff Main Menu | Chicago's Historic German Restaurant (2024)

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Welcome Back to The Berghoff Restaurant Gretchen's Potato Pancakes Potato Pierogies Mini Brat and Knockwurst Stuffed Mushrooms Bavarian Pretzel Applewood Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Wisconsin Fried Cheese Curds Alsatian Onion and Apple Soup Fried Calamari Soup of the Day Berghoff House Salad Cajun Chicken Salad Green Bean Caesar Salad Roasted Beet Salad BBQ Chicken Salad Paleo Salad Panko Crusted Goat Cheese Salad Italian Salad Watermelon Salad Reuben Sandwich Berghoff Bacon Burger Hot Corned Beef Sandwich Roast Beef Sandwich Bratwurst Sandwich Codfish Sandwich The "Cuboff" Black Bean Burger Grilled Lamb Burger Black Angus Burger Turkey BLT Marinated Portobello Panini BBQ Pulled Pork Meatball Sandwich Wiener Schnitzel Sauerbraten Sausage Trio Jäger Schnitzel Chicken Schnitzel Seared Whitefish Game Sausage Plate Molasses Crusted Pork Chop Spatzleknödel Hungarian Goulash Fried Green Tomato Stack Linguine & Meatballs Deconstructed Chicken Cordon Bleu Smoked Salmon Napoleon Adams Street Beer Battered Cod Schlachteplatte Cedar Plank Salmon Beef Medallions Fish Tacos Reuben Egg Rolls Currywurst Lemon Tortellini Buffalo Chicken Wrap Chicken Enchilada Sautéed Calves Liver Mashed Potatoes Sauerkraut Red Cabbage German Potato Salad Coleslaw Potato Pancakes Spätzle Creamed Spinach Berghoff Chips Berghoff Root Beer Starry Fiji (16oz) Espresso Double espresso Cappuccino Berghoff Diet Root Beer Ginger Ale Perrier or Pellegrino (16.9oz) Hot Tea (Assorted) Pepsi Lemonade Coffee (regular or decaf) Americano Diet Pepsi Iced Tea Latte Apple Strudel Black Forest Cake German Chocolate Cake Salted Caramel Cheesecake Flourless Chocolate Cake Old World Apple Cake Berghoff Root Beer Float ASB Stout Float* Make a Reservation FAQs

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  • Appetizers
  • Salads
  • Sandwiches
  • Entrees
  • Sides
  • Beverages
  • Dessert

Gretchen's Potato Pancakes

$ 12.50

Landjager, Brie, and apples over potato pancakes, drizzled with fig marmalade and topped with bacon

Potato Pierogies

$ 12.50

Sauteed dumplings topped with a beurre blanc, served with a side of sour cream and quinoa and arugula salad

Mini Brat and Knockwurst

$ 11.25

Served with German Potato salad and sauerkraut.

Stuffed Mushrooms

$ 10.00

Oven-roasted mushroom caps, stuffed with Berghoff's famous creamed spinach, topped with Parmesan cheese

Bavarian Pretzel

$ 11.95

Served with beer cheddar cheese dipping sauce and sweet mustard

Applewood Bacon Wrapped Shrimp

$ 13.50

Topped with a barbeque sauce glaze, served with a side of cheese polenta

Wisconsin Fried Cheese Curds

$ 11.95

Deep-fried with a chickpea wasabi dipping sauce

Alsatian Onion and Apple Soup

$ 7.95

A beef broth with Granny Smith apples, and onions, rye crostini, and baked Muenster cheese

Fried Calamari

$ 12.95

Served with tomato sauce, lemon vinaigrette and grilled lemons

Soup of the Day

$ 6.95

Berghoff House Salad

$ 13.75

Field green, shaved fennel, asparagus, in a citrus vinaigrette

Cajun Chicken Salad

$ 23.50

Mixed greens, citrus segments, red radishes, avocado, peppers, onions and tomatoes, tossed in a French mustard vinaigrette

Green Bean Caesar Salad

$ 17.95

Fingerling potatoes, lemon caper Caesar dressing and shaved Parmesan cheese

Roasted Beet Salad

$ 19.95

Mixed greens, with bell peppers, onions, and goat cheese, tossed in a mustard vinaigrette

BBQ Chicken Salad

$ 19.95

Grilled barbeque chicken over romaine lettuce with cucumbers, onion, tomatoes, kidney beans, corn, and wontons

Paleo Salad

$ 24.50

Seared Salmon, baby kale, strawberries, blueberries, and roasted root vegetables, tossed in a lemon vinaigrette

Panko Crusted Goat Cheese Salad

$ 21.00

Mixed greens, grape tomatoes, peppers, onions and fried leeks, tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette

Italian Salad

$ 20.50

Served with capicollo, Genoa salami, provolone cheese, chopped romaine lettuce, peppers, and Italian dressing

Watermelon Salad

$ 20.50

Cajun chicken, queso fresco, fried tortilla, watermelon radish, pickled red onion, and oranges in a chili lime dressing

Served with Berghoff seasoned chips & a pickle

Reuben Sandwich

$ 18.95

Hand-carved corned beef or turkey, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Thousand Island dressing, served on a grilled house-made rye

Berghoff Bacon Burger

$ 19.25

Topped with cheddar cheese, apple-wood bacon, fried onion straws, and fried jalapeño served on a house-made Kaiser roll with French fries

Hot Corned Beef Sandwich

$ 16.95

Our classic hand-carved corned beef served on house-made rye bread

Roast Beef Sandwich

$ 18.95

Hand-cared hot roast beef on a 9” sub served with horseradish cream, tomato, and pepper jack cheese, topped with arugula

Bratwurst Sandwich

$ 13.95

Grilled veal bratwurst, topped with sauerkraut, served on a Bavarian pretzel roll

Codfish Sandwich

$ 17.00

Fried cod topped with lettuce, tomato, and tartar sauce, and a coleslaw garnish

The "Cuboff"

$ 17.95

Berghoff Cuban with pulled pork, ham, swiss, and pickles served on a sub roll

Black Bean Burger

$ 18.00

Topped with Muenster cheese, guacamole, lettuce, and tomatoes, served with sweet potato fries and a side of Sriracha aioli

Grilled Lamb Burger

$ 21.95

Infused with roasted garlic, onions and feta cheese, topped with lettuce, tomato, fried onions, and garlic aioli, on a house-made Kaiser bun, served with sweet potato fries

Black Angus Burger

$ 18.25

Grilled 8oz Black Angus topped with Bleu cheese, arugula, tomato, and house-made Kaiser roll

Turkey BLT

$ 19.95

Hand-Carved turkey, panini pressed on sourdough with jalapeno bacon, brie cheese, avocado, kale and apricot glaze

Marinated Portobello Panini

$ 19.75

With oyster mushrooms served with arugula, pepper jack cheese, roasted red pepper garlic aioli on a nine inch roll.

BBQ Pulled Pork

$ 15.95

BBQ pulled pork on a Kaiser roll with pickled red onions, topped with cole slaw

Meatball Sandwich

$ 16.95

Meatballs in marinara sauce, topped with mozzarella & Parmesan cheese

Wiener Schnitzel

$ 25.50

Breaded pan-fried veal cutlet, served with Berghoff's famous creamed spinach and house-made spätzle
A la Holstein $27.00

Sauerbraten

$ 25.00

Marinated roasted sirloin of beef, topped with sweet and sour gravy, served with a melange of vegetables and buttermilk whipped potatoes

Sausage Trio

$ 21.75

Bratwurst, knockwurst, and smoked Thüringer, served with sauerkraut and German potato salad

Jäger Schnitzel

$ 25.95

Pork cutlets, topped with mushrooms, bacon, and a Jägermeister-infused sauce, served with caramelized root vegetables and house-made spätzel

Chicken Schnitzel

$ 19.95

Sauteed breaded chicken cutlet, topped with a house-made marinara sauce, served with house-made spätzel and Berghoff's famous creamed spinach

Seared Whitefish

$ 22.50

Topped with a beurre blanc sauce over a green pea risotto cake, with spinach served with grilled asparagus and carrots

Game Sausage Plate

$ 23.95

Boar, venison, and duck sausages topped with a rich Madeira sauce served with caramelized root vegetables and house-made spätzel

Molasses Crusted Pork Chop

$ 21.95

Topped with an apple bourbon sauce, served with mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus and carrots

Spatzleknödel

$ 18.95

A spätzle dumpling, stuffed with smoked gouda, chicken andouille, spinach, and fried leeks, topped with Sriracha aioli, served with a quinoa and arugula salad

Hungarian Goulash

$ 19.95

Over buttermilk whipped potatoes drizzled with sour cream

Fried Green Tomato Stack

$ 19.25

With herbed goat cheese, balsamic tomato bruschetta and drizzle of honey served with a quinoa arugula salad

Linguine & Meatballs

$ 15.95

Linguine pasta with shaved Parmesan and garlic bread

Deconstructed Chicken Cordon Bleu

$ 22.50

Served over fingerling potatoes, with julienne ham and Swiss cheese and a mushroom marsala sauce with grilled asparagus and carrots

Smoked Salmon Napoleon

$ 20.50

Served on potato pancakes with caper dill cream cheese, cucumber tomato, and house chips

Adams Street Beer Battered Cod

$ 18.50

Served with coleslaw, tartar sauce, and house-made chips

Schlachteplatte

$ 24.00

Smoked pork-chop served over sauerkraut with chopped bratwurst, knockwurst, and smoked Thuringer

Cedar Plank Salmon

$ 23.95

Salmon grilled over a cedar plank, topped with lemon oil and microgreens, served with roasted fingerling potatoes, and grilled carrots

Beef Medallions

$ 24.25

Topped with a smoked red onion demi-glaze and grilled onions, served with roasted fingerling potatoes, grilled asparagus and carrots

Fish Tacos

$ 16.95

Blackened salmon and cod with radish slaw, avocado slices and avocado serrano cream on corn tortillas

Reuben Egg Rolls

$ 15.95

Served with soup of the day and chips

Currywurst

$ 14.95

Smoke thüringer spicy sausage with curry ketchup and French fries

Lemon Tortellini

$ 17.95

Served with fresh spinach and blistered tomatoes in a roasted garlic cream

Buffalo Chicken Wrap

$ 15.95

Grilled chicken with lettuce, tomato, choice of ranch or blue cheese dressing, and a side of chips.

Chicken Enchilada

$ 17.95

Corn tortillas, queso fresco and green salsa with a side of Mexican rice and a side salad

Sautéed Calves Liver

$ 17.95

Sautéed onions, bacon, whipped potatoes and grilled asparagus

Mashed Potatoes

$ 4.50

Sauerkraut

$ 4.50

Red Cabbage

$ 4.50

German Potato Salad

$ 4.50

Coleslaw

$ 4.50

Potato Pancakes

$ 4.50

Spätzle

$ 4.50

Creamed Spinach

$ 4.50

Berghoff Chips

$ 4.50

Berghoff Root Beer

$ 3.60

Starry

$ 3.40

Fiji (16oz)

$ 3.40

Espresso

$ 3.65

Double espresso

$ 5.00

Cappuccino

$ 4.80

Berghoff Diet Root Beer

$ 3.60

Ginger Ale

$ 3.40

Perrier or Pellegrino (16.9oz)

$ 3.40

Hot Tea (Assorted)

$ 3.40

Pepsi

$ 3.40

Lemonade

$ 3.40

Coffee (regular or decaf)

$ 3.40

Americano

$ 3.40

Diet Pepsi

$ 3.40

Iced Tea

$ 3.40

Latte

$ 4.80

Apple Strudel

$ 8.00

Granny Smith apples, pecans, and golden raisins surrounded by a flaky strudel crust, topped with caramel sauce and powdered sugar

Black Forest Cake

$ 9.00

Layered chocolate and yellow cakes, sour cherries, raspberry preserve, chocolate mousse, whipped cream, garnished with chocolate shavings

German Chocolate Cake

$ 9.50

Dark chocolate cake, toasted almonds and pecans, coconut filling, chocolate buttercream, chocolate sauce

Salted Caramel Cheesecake

$ 9.00

Salted almond crust, caramel sauce, whipped cream

Flourless Chocolate Cake

$ 9.50

Rich and smooth chocolate cake, chocolate ganache, raspberry coulis, whipped cream

Old World Apple Cake

$ 8.25

Warm apple cake with bourbon sauce

Berghoff Root Beer Float

$ 6.00

ASB Stout Float*

$ 10.00

Adams Street Brewery stout with a scoop of vanilla ice cream
*Alcoholic beverage for 21 and over

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FAQs

What is Berghoff famous for? ›

The Berghoff Restaurant is an iconic Chicago classic, serving German-American style cuisine and history since 1898. With traditional Berghoff dishes, contemporary American fare, seasonal menus, vegetarian and gluten-free options, there is truly something for everyone.

Why did the Berghoff close? ›

The Berghoff Cafe

In March of 2020 due to the statewide mandated Covid-19 shutdown, the Cafe closed it's doors.

Who is the owner of Berghoff Restaurant? ›

In 2016, Carlyn Berghoff, CEO of Berghoff Catering & Restaurant Group, transitioned out of the restaurant by selling her assets to Berghoff Restaurant Company of Delaware, which is owned and operated by her brother, Pete Berghoff.

Where is BergHoff from? ›

BergHoff history: Starting several years ago in Belgium, BergHoff committed to high-quality kitchen materials, and outstanding designs. BergHoff became the brand that brings design and innovation to every kitchen, which has brought us recognition for our aesthetics and functionality.

Is BergHoff cookware safe? ›

CeraGreen NONSTICK COOKWARE: BergHOFF's CeraGreen, 100% Non-Toxic, Free of PFAS and PTFE, Non-stick coating for healthier no-oil or low oil cooking.

What restaurant closed because of the movie the menu? ›

Someone else said: "Noma announcing its shutting down to become a cult right after the menu comes out is so good." A third wrote: "There is absolutely zero doubt in my mind that The Menu was the nail in the coffin for Noma."

Why did they close Steakhouse 55? ›

The Disneyland Hotel was home for decades to Steakhouse 55 and its predecessors until the restaurant met its demise during the COVID-19 pandemic. Walt Disney Imagineering created a new Lobby Lounge in the former Steakhouse 55 location.

Why did Chef and the Farmer close? ›

We did not bury, dehydrate or reconcentrate things in our kitchen, but everyone — even the interns — got paid. Even so, Chef & the Farmer closed, in large part because the inefficiencies, stress and fatigue brought by an unsustainable business model became impossible to ignore.

Who is the owner of Wolfgang Restaurant? ›

Wolfgang's Steakhouse was created by Wolfgang Zwiener, who launched his career as head waiter at a top steakhouse in New York City.

Who is the owner of Osteria Philly? ›

Executive Chef/Owner of Osteria, Jeff Michaud, began his cooking career at age 13 in a pizza shop in New Hampshire, where he was raised. Inspired by the cooking and beautiful wedding cakes made by his grandmother Jacqueline, Jeff attended the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY, and graduated in 1998.

Who is the owner of Irvine Grill? ›

Ariarad and her sister, Ana, are behind new Mex-Med destination Aria Kitchen in Irvine—think Persian tacos. They also own Persian go-to Irvine Grill, and their father was the longtime owner of local landmark Super Irvine market and Caspian restaurant.

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