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The Bavarian Lodge

The Bavarian Lodge

German Restaurant and Pub$$$$
Lisle
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    Sean W.
    "Great authentic German food and out of this world beer list"(11 Tips)
    Ruben G.
    "hands down one of the best places for beer lovers!"(3 Tips)
    Fran A.
    "Schnitzels, great!"(5 Tips)
    Todd N.
    "Try the Liver Dumpling Soup - The dumpling is made of liver, kind of..."(2 Tips)
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  • Darius K.
    Darius KalinauskasAugust 26, 2018
    Wow the portions are good size but vary from what you order is soup is very small the main is just huge. Hunters schnitzel was amazing and you get 2 of them in the plate ;] also great beer selection.
  • Todd N.
    Todd NorrisApril 2, 2015
    Try the Triple Schnitzel Platter - German spinach is great with bacon and a little cream, schnitzel are all just awesome, spaetzle is also very good (via @Foodspotting)
  • Tom N.heart icon on user image
    Tom NawaraNovember 6, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    With such a tremendous selection, it's hard to pick just one (or two or three). Remember that you can order a 5oz sampler of just about any of their beers - try more in a single visit!
  • Time Out Chicago
    Time Out ChicagoFebruary 22, 2012
    While the Lodge is beer-heavy, featuring a rotating selection of German and Belgian craft brews, meads and Trappist ales, its Dark and Stormy cocktail is one of the best in or outside the city. Read more
  • Jason K.heart icon on user image
    Jason KopplinApril 29, 2016
    They have a ton of great beers on top (and bottles/cans too). The Scotch Egg & Duck Wings appetizers were both interesting & pretty good. They have a great selection of German food.
  • Joseph P.
    Joseph PrincipeSeptember 27, 2018
    Tons of Belgian, German, other European and North American, even Australian beer selections plus authentic Bavarian foods. Beer selections change seasonally.
  • Dave O.
    Dave OlversonOctober 1, 2012
    Important place for beer lovers. Yes, great German beers offered, but they don't stop there. American craft brews are present as well. Make sure to chat up your server as they know their stuff!
  • D A.heart icon on user image
    D AJuly 21, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    We come for the beer and stay for the food! Pretzel basket and wurst app is awesome with a pour from their ever-changing draft list. The spatzle soup in great!
  • Tom N.heart icon on user image
    Tom NawaraDecember 31, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    The beer list is one of the best. Period. Try a bunch by ordering sample sizes - they will do that for almost anything on tap.
  • Fran A.heart icon on user image
    Fran AllenJune 30, 2017
    OMG best German food in the Chicago area. Potato pancakes, awesome. Schnitzels, great!
  • Pam P.heart icon on user image
    Pam P.October 26, 2015
    Huge draft beer list, American craft and imports. Large menu featuring mostly German dishes. The portions are gigantic!
  • Todd N.
    Todd NorrisApril 2, 2015
    Try the Liver Dumpling Soup - The dumpling is made of liver, kind of firm pate in a nice full flavor broth (via @Foodspotting)
  • Terrass M.heart icon on user image
    Terrass MisherApril 16, 2015
    Try the duck wings they're pretty awesome. The bartenders are amazing also!
  • Rick E.heart icon on user image
    Rick EcksteinApril 1, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    The BEST craft beer, domestic and European, place in the world! Also, the most knowledgeable and attentive staff!
  • Dave K.
    Dave KokandyDecember 21, 2013
    My favorite thing on the menu (besides the beer, of course) is the Weiner Schnitzel ala Holstein.
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    MarcAugust 31, 2018
    Been here 10+ times
    Good continental European food...but amazing beer.
  • Chris H.heart icon on user image
    Chris HickmanJuly 15, 2021
    German food (pub fare), craft and import beers, no TV's or music
  • Andrew
    AndrewOctober 21, 2012
    As German as you can get in Lisle. Try their laundry list of beers. You will not be disappointed.
  • Chris W.
    Chris WahlSeptember 27, 2013
    Always check the daily beer list and ask the server for suggestions or more details, they are extremely knowledgeable.
  • Nathan J.
    Nathan JohnsonAugust 25, 2012
    amazing beer selections and great food! Don't miss the thuringer sausage or the pretzel rolls.
  • Mike O.heart icon on user image
    Mike O'BrienAugust 4, 2012
    Fantastic selection of Belgian beers on tap and wonderful Germany food.
  • Abhay S.heart icon on user image
    Abhay ShahOctober 26, 2022
    Great beers, very informed waitstaff
  • Sean W.heart icon on user image
    Sean WardDecember 7, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Great authentic German food and out of this world beer list
  • Mike M.heart icon on user image
    Mike MarusinJanuary 28, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    This us a beer lovers heaven!!!
  • Jason M.
    Jason MuhrFebruary 18, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Liver dumpling soup is where it's at
  • Ruben G.
    Ruben GuerraSeptember 16, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Mmmmm beeeeerrrrrrr! this is hands down one of the best places for beer lovers! and the fooood rocks!!! sooo good
  • michael
    michaelOctober 29, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Tyler is awesome at the bar & Goldschlager goes down so well! Shaken, not stirred
  • Shannon J.heart icon on user image
    Shannon JeropkeJune 19, 2016
    The German food is legit!
  • Brandonheart icon on user image
    BrandonDecember 20, 2014
    Great beers and solid food
  • James B.
    James BiglerJuly 30, 2010
    Been here 100+ times
    Beer selection is amazing. Especially the rare europeans. Great food and atmosphere, too.
  • Eric L.heart icon on user image
    Eric LopezDecember 31, 2016
    Potato dumplings for sure.
  • Tom B.heart icon on user image
    Tom BrunzelleJanuary 26, 2013
    Been here 100+ times
    Best draft house in Chicago-land.
  • lew h.
    lew hMay 26, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Bring a a friend or three and try the Oktoberfest platter for two
  • Mark P.
    Mark PeacockJanuary 5, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Phenomenal craft beer selection....
  • Debra D.heart icon on user image
    Debra DaunJune 27, 2015
    Goulash and pierogis!
  • Erica M.
    Erica MarshallJune 7, 2012
    Kitchen closes at 10pm (during the week at least).
  • Eric R.
    Eric RobertsJune 3, 2010
    Great food and they have 3 types of very yummy Mead.
  • Danette C.heart icon on user image
    Danette ConnorsMarch 5, 2016
    Delicous Sauerbraten
  • lucy :.
    lucy :)October 26, 2012
    Yay beer! So many to try...
  • Ashley K.
    Ashley KrucekOctober 13, 2012
    Duck duck duck!
  • Leslie L.
    Leslie LawrenceMarch 19, 2011
    Great authentic German fare.
  • Auggie R.
    Auggie RodriguezMarch 8, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Ask for the Jan De Lichte. Try and pronounce it...
  • Neli I.
    Neli IvanovaNovember 7, 2010
    Love this place
  • Elisabeth J.
    Elisabeth JarzenOctober 17, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    hunterscnitzel......yum
  • Fluid M.
    Fluid MotorUnionDecember 2, 2011
    They tapped a keg in 12 mins flat. Wtf!!!
  • Jay C.
    Jay ChapmanNovember 19, 2010
    Surly Darkness!
  • Matt K.
    Matt K.February 7, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Enjoy the selection..:-)
  • Kenheart icon on user image
    KenSeptember 28, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Ich bin Berliner
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