The Bavarian Lodge

Fantastic place! My server was friendly, knowledgeable, and on point. I had the Braumeister's Platter with a side of sauerkraut and could only finish half. Everything was delicious. Finished with some Raspberry Kolachky. My only issue was parking. There's a very limited parking space, which was packed even at around 7pm, but there's additional parking next door. They have a small souvenir selection, but sadly they don't do growlers anymore. Overall a wonderful experience, atmosphere, food, and service. Highly recommended.

Fantastic food and very extensive beer and Meade list. Service was excellent too. Sort of loud here but the conversation was still able to continue with elevated voices. I had the 4 meat German Platter. Delicious and got to try more foods. Our table ordered the duck and someone ordered the pork shank. That was the best out of all of us. We shared the plates to sample everything. Portions are on the larger side. The liver soup was on point. Very good! The only meal that was a disappointment was the beef stroganoff. Maybe it was us that expected a different texture. It still tastes good but did not fit our mental image of what it should look like. Kids menu actually has lots of choices foe the kids! Thank you foe that! It was packed. Apparently we walked in on the 1st day of oktoberfest and they had tapped a real wooden keg too! It was awesome. Was told 45 minute wait. Ended up being 20 and we hit the bar for a pint of on tap as we waited. Looked the part and enjoyed the German style atmosphere. They have a winner here and I can see why it gets great reviews. Thanks for a good time and delicious meal!

I can not say enough good things about this restaurant! The service was top notch... quick, personable, efficient. The atmosphere was a great old world feel & the food was German comfort food.. a solid win all the way around. I will be returning next time I pass through! I would have posted more picks, but my mind went into eating mode instead of sharing. Maybe next time... lol

One of my favorite places on earth! 1 BIG negative is that they have over 40 beers on tap and they do NOT allow you to have tasters. Great beers that you can only find here and great food. A little over priced but quality is top notch! The list of German and central European beers is exceptional and they always have the seasonal beers. Food is a great variety of German and Central European choices.

Three generations of our family went there for mother's day. They don't take reservations so be prepared to wait. Since there were six of us I expected a wait. There seemed to be an endless line of people going in and coming out. Once we were seated the wait staff took care of us immediately. There was no wait for drinks and hors d'oeuvres. Our main coarses were also served without delay. For the most part the food was excellent except for the dish I ordered, the pork shank. It was a little more on the fat side than I had expected. I have had the same dish in Germany and have not encountered this issue.

Was in the mood for some good German food while staying out in Oak Brook. Tracked down the place and gave it a shot. The atmosphere was amazing, service was excellent and the food was awesome! I absolutely enjoyed my Wiener schnitzel and my server was able to make this happen…1 fillet chicken and 1 pork. My spatzle was tasty and the sauerkraut was delicious. My friend got the sauerbraten and was very satisfied. If you’re in the area and looking for some great German food with a wonderful atmosphere to eat in, then come out and support this local gem. I highly recommend it!

The spritzel accompanying the duck dish lacked flavor and was excessively salted. My husband found his meal to be satisfactory. While the ambiance was pleasant, the overall experience did not justify the cost. The waiter forgot to refill our drinks and forgot my husband's birthday dessert as well. Will not be returning

The Bavarian Lodge is a cozy spot with a unique old-world charm. Known for its impressive beer selection, it’s a great place for anyone who enjoys craft brews. The menu has hearty German classics like schnitzel, sausages, and pretzels, along with some American options. Portions are generous, and the flavors are authentic. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, though it can get quite crowded during peak times. Prices are fair for the quality and variety offered.