The Berghoff Restaurant Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to The Berghoff Restaurant, a beloved gem located in the heart of Chicago at 17 W Adams St. Known for its authentic German-American cuisine, this eatery delights patrons with a diverse and flavorful menu that appeals to all tastes.
Start your meal with their exceptional appetizers, like Gretchen's Potato Pancake, or indulge in deep-fried Cheese Curds. For a heartier option, the Berkhoff Bacon Burger and the Turkey BLT Sandwich are customer favorites, paired perfectly with unique house-made sauces. Vegetarian patrons will appreciate the vibrant Goat Cheese Salad and the flavorful Paleo Salad.
Each dish embodies a commitment to quality, as highlighted by rave reviews from guests who have savored the generous portions and prompt service. Whether you're a local or just passing through, The Berghoff offers a delightful escape for those craving hearty, satisfying meals.
Appetizers
Potato Pierogi
Sautéed dumplings topped with a beurre blanc sauce, served with a side of sour cream and quinoa and arugula salad
Gretchen's Potato Pancake
Landjäger, Brie, and apples over potato pancakes, drizzled with fig marmalade and topped with bacon
Cheese Curds
Deep-fried with a chickpea wasabi crust served with a ginger-apricot wasabi dipping sauce
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
Topped with a barbecue sauce glaze served with a side of cheese polenta
Stuffed Mushroom
Oven-roasted mushroom caps, stuffed with Berghoff’s famous creamed spinach topped with parmesan cheese
Bavarian Pretzel
Served with beer cheddar cheese dipping sauce and sweet mustard
Small Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce, warm polenta croutons, shaved Parmesan cheese, and a cheese crostini tossed in a creamy Caesar dressing
Paleo Salad
Seared salmon, baby kale, strawberries, blueberries, and roasted root vegetables tossed in a lemon vinaigrette
Goat Cheese Salad
Mixed greens, grape tomatoes, peppers, onions, and fried leeks tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette
Garden Salad
Chicken Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce, warm polenta croutons, chicken, shaved Parmesan cheese, and a cheese crostini tossed in a creamy Caesar dressing
Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce, warm polenta croutons, shaved Parmesan cheese, and a cheese crostini tossed in a creamy Caesar dressing
Berghoff House Salad
Field greens, shaved fennel, asparagus, and tomatoes tossed in a citrus vinaigrette
BBQ Chicken Salad
Salads
Sandwiches
Turkey Reuben
Hand-carved corned beef or turkey, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Thousand Island dressing served on grilled house-made rye
Turkey BLT Sandwich
Panini on sourdough with jalapeno bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado, sriracha aioli, fried jalapeno, and house chips
Roast Beef Sandwich
Hand-carved hot roast beef, caramelized onions, pepperoncini peppers, and provolone cheese served on a French baguette with a beef au jus
Reuben Sandwhich
Hand-carved corned beef or turkey, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Thousand Island dressing served on grilled house-made rye
Mushroom Panini
Caramelized mushrooms and onions, heirloom tomato, spinach, and Fontina cheese pressed on house-made sourdough
Hot Corned Beef
Hand-carved hot corned beef served on house-made rye and house-made chips
Grilled Lamb Burger
Infused lamb patty with roasted garlic, fresh mint, and lemon, topped with feta cheese, arugula, tomato, and lemon aioli, on a house-made Kaiser bun, served with sweet potato fries
Fried Codfish Sandwich
Fried cod topped with lettuce, tomato, tartar sauce, and a coleslaw garnish
Bratwurst
Grilled veal bratwurst, topped with sauerkraut served on a Bavarian pretzel roll
Black Angus Burger
Grilled 10 oz. Black Angus topped with bleu cheese, arugula, tomato, and house-made bleu cheese dressing
Berghoff Bacon Burger
Grilled 10 oz. Black Angus beef, topped with cheddar cheese, applewood bacon, fried onion straws, and a bourbon barbecue sauce, served on a house-made Kaiser roll
Sauerbraten
Marinated roasted sirloin of beef topped with sweet and sour gravy with your choice of sides
Wiener Schnitzel A La Holstein
Breaded pan-fried veal cutlet topped with a fried egg with your choice of sides
Smoked Salmon Stack
Served on house-made potato pancakes with a caper dill cream cheese, cucumber, tomato, sriracha aioli, and house chips
Beef Medallion
Topped with a smoked red onion demi-glace with your choice of sides
Wiener Schnitzel
Breaded pan-fried veal cutlet with your choice of sides
Sausage Trio
Bratwurst, knockwurst, and smoked Thüringer with your choice of sides
Jäger Schnitzel
Pork cutlet, topped with mushrooms, bacon, and a Jägermeister-infused sauce with your choice of sides
Beer Battered Cod
Beer battered in Adams Street lager, and house-made tartar with your choice of sides
Entrees
Sides
Spätzle
Sauerkraut
Red Cabbage
Potato Pancake
Mashed Potato
German Potato Salad
Creamed Spinach
Berghoff Potato Chips
Cranberry Juice
Arnold Palmer
Iced Tea
Lemonade
Soda
Your choice of Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, and more