Chicago Brauhaus

"If Lincoln Square isn't on your radar, we suggest you broaden your horizon. Chicago Brauhaus isn't quite the Augustiner or Hofbrauhaus of Munich, but it's a good time. Along with traditional German fare, you can find some traditional German beers to go along with the music and dance floor in back. The meal won't be the best you've ever had, but it makes for an adventurous and fun night. Our advice is to stick to the basics like sausages and bratwurst with the food, and don't be afraid to get a little loose. Prost! We haven’t been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists." - Team Infatuation

"Chicago Brauhaus, a significant cultural venue, was saved from extinction by DANK Haus by moving the restaurant’s bar and mementos inside its building." - Naomi Waxman

"When news broke that Chicago Brauhaus closed three years ago, regulars mourned the loss of a German-American icon. The beloved spot was where customers drank beer out of glass boots while listening to the sounds of dancing men playing tubas and drums while wearing lederhosen, Brauhaus spent more than half a century in Lincoln Square." - Naomi Waxman

"Known for a bustling, family-friendly atmosphere that drew generations of regulars, the Chicago Brauhaus gave patrons a year-round Oktoberfest with lederhosen-clad musicians, massive beer steins, and hearty German fare. The restaurant became a preferred location among neighbors for wedding receptions, family holiday gatherings, and celebrations of all kinds, where diners of all ages mingled and danced together. The restaurant closed in spring 2017 after more than half a century." - Naomi Waxman

"DANK Haus, the North Side’s active German-American cultural group, is raising funds in the hope of recreating Lincoln Square’s iconic Chicago Brauhaus, which closed in 2017 after 52 years, according to Block Club Chicago. The DANK Haus German American Cultural Center has raised more than $4,500 thus far on a GoFundMe and plans to use pieces from the original Brauhaus (including doors, chandeliers, and its well-known red bar) on the second floor of its center at 4740 N. Western Avenue." - Naomi Waxman