The Best German Restaurants In Chicago - Chicago - The Infatuation

"Edelweiss doesn’t have quite the history of Augustiner-Keller or Hofbrauhaus of Munich, but it’s still an institution, albeit a neighborhood one. This family-friendly Norridge restaurant is a solid spot for drinking Bavarian beer and eating brats, sauerbraten, and chicken schnitzel. But the real draw is having a meal in a semi-themed dining room filled with dark wood, kitschy decor, and servers carrying around giant soft pretzels on hangers. That, and a visit during Oktoberfest means having your dinner accompanied by a lively oompah band." - nick allen, john ringor, veda kilaru