Those looking to embrace traditional bites of Oktoberfest can with Paramount Events Drop-Off Specials. The team will deliver and set up the food. Order by emailing dropoff@paramounteventschicago.com or call 773.880.8068.
Downtown
LondonHouse Chicago
LondonHouse Chicago is embracing the Oktoberfest spirit with special offerings at each of its restaurants, available Sept.16 - Oct. 27.
Gold Coast
LAUREL
LAUREL, located at The Talbott Hotel is transforming its patio into a Beer Garden to celebrate Oktoberfest. From Oct. 1 through 31, guests can choose from a selection of beers, including exclusive and limited-edition Oktoberfest and seasonal brews from local breweries in partnership with Glunz Beer. Additionally, every Tuesday in October, from 5-7 p.m., brewery guest speakers will be on hand to discuss their beers, offer free samples, and give away swag to attendees.
Photo courtesy of The Talbott Hotel
River North
Hard Rock Cafe Chicago
This Oktoberfest, Hard Rock Cafe Chicago will be offering a special Octoberfest Menu. Available from Sept. 18 through Oct. 6. Hard Rock Cafe Chicago will also host a Beer Stein Hoisting Competition sponsored by Sam Adams on Oct. 17 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. This free event challenges participants to test their strength and endurance by seeing who can hold a beer stein the longest. Winners will receive prizes.The Octoberfest special menu will also be available on the night of the competition. Registrations are free and can be made via Eventbrite or Hard Rock Cafe’s website.
Photo courtesy of Hard Rock Cafe Chicago
South Loop
Chicago Firehouse Restaurant
TheChicago Firehouse Restaurant has announced a multi-day Oktoberfest Celebration from Friday, September 27 through Sunday, September 29 at the South Loop restaurant. The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant will offer diners a special menu of German culinary options and festive folk music by the Die Musikmeisters Band on Friday September 27 from 6:30-9:30 pm. In addition to this special Oktoberfest menu, diners will also have access to The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant’s full menu.
- Housemade Giant Bavarian Pretzel: served with warm beer cheese and spicy brown mustard.
- Sauerkraut and Sausage Platter, for two: a German spread with weisswurst, bratwurst, knackwurst and smoked pork belly braised in sauerkraut with apples, riesling and potatoes, housemade beer mustard, pickled beets and rye bread.
- Pork Loin Schnitzel: served with housemade spaetzle, dill and lemon.
- Grilled Bratwurst: served with caramelized onions, sauerkraut, dȕsseldorf mustard on a pretzel bun and german potato salad.
- Apfelkuchen: for something sweet, a traditional german apple cake
Streeterville
Chicago Burger Company
The Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk will host Barktoberfest, an outdoor, pet-friendly event with PUPS Pet Club. Attendees can shop local pet vendors, dog-friendly activities including photo opps, and treats for humans and animals alike. The event is free to attend, with a cash bar available for food and beverages.
The event will take place on Saturday, September 21, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Special menu items like Chicago Burger Company’s Barkuterie Board, Bark Burger, Cookie Treat and Pup Cup.
And PUPS Pet Package, a room offering that includes a welcome goodie bag and 10% off daycare and grooming services from PUPS Pet Club.
Photo courtesy of The Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk
West Loop
Cruz Blanca
Cruz Blanca Brewpub’s Executive Chef Brian Enyart is joining forces with industry veterans Mark Steuer for a month-long Oktoberfest Biergarten. Each Saturday starting September 28th, Chicagoans can pop over to Cruz for an Oktoberfest fusion menu— crispy cheese curds, tacos, PQM’s signature meats, sandwiches, and more, set to the tune of live polka music. Cruz Blanca will have exclusive seasonal beer pairings, including their very own Oktoberfest brew, Das Bueno. No tickets are needed, but reservations are available on Eventbrite.
Time Out Market Chicago
Guests will be offered traditional German food and drinks, as well as a variety of activities and entertainment. Kicking off the day with a keg tapping at 11am with Gutenburg chef, Jorge Kauam, he will then be grilling on Time Out’s front patio as he offers a variety of pretzels, brats, and even a foot-long brat from 1-5pm.
Guests can purchase a half litre stein to sip their brews and stick around for the stein hoisting competition (no purchase necessary). See who can hold their stein the longest, where the winner's time will be entered into the national competition against the World's Strongest Man.
German band, Frankkmusic, will be performing from 2-4pm making their way in and outside the market. RSVP on Eventbrite.
Gaijin
Gaijin’s Katsu-Curry ($25) is Chef Paul Virant's nod to Oktoberfest, featuring a crispy pork cutlet (comparable to Germany’s weinerscnitzel) topped with a rich, thicker curry sauce.
Girl & the Goat
Celebrate Oktoberfest G.O.A.T.-style on Sunday, September 22nd, from 12pm - 2pm at Girl & the Goat. Passed bites, including Potato Dumplings with Caramelized Onions and Horseradish Cream; Hot Beer Cheese with Housemade Bread; Sausage Bao with Pickled Mustard and Cabbage; Crispy Sauerbraten; and Brats with Kraut and Hot Mustard! Spiteful, Solemn Oath, Surly, Revolution, Hopewell & Haymarket, will be on hand, serving local Märzen brews. Right Bee Cider and a selection of wines will also be available. The $75 ticket includes 6 drink tickets and all the food you can eat. Additional drink tickets will be available for purchase and if it’s rainy or cold, the event will be held indoors. Purchase on OpenTable.
West Town
Heritage Restaurant & Caviar Bar
From September 22-October 6, à la carte dishes and a special three-course prix-fixe tasting menu, bringing the Eastern European-German heritage of Chefs Guy and Shane to life.
Keep the German food going on October 8th for National Pierogi Day. The team will celebrate by bringing back three classic Heritage pierogi.
Cruz Blanca will have exclusive seasonal beer pairings, including their own Oktoberfest brew, Das Bueno. Courtesy of Cruz Blanca.
Multiple Locations
Old Town Pour House
Old Town Pour House with locations in Chicago, Oak Brook and Naperville, is celebrating Oktoberfest by showcasing a variety of German beers and festive dishes.
Hannah's Bretzel
This year, Hannah’s offers an expanded Oktüberfest Menu of three specialty menu items available until October 31. Starting with the return of their Oktüberfest Sandwich made with pan roasted Niman Ranch antibiotic and hormone-free pork bratwurst, Grandma Nina’s probiotic bavarian sauerkraut, whole grain honey mustard and caramelized onions. Hannah’s is also introducing two new specials for the holiday season, the Oktüberfest Bratwurst + Kale soup made with Niman Ranch antibiotic and hormone-free bratwurst, sliced olive oil kale, diced carrots, white onion, touch of garlic and bay leaf, and their Oktüberfest Bratwurst Kale Bowl. Hannah’s also has their bretzels available for bulk ordering on their website.
Suburbs
Sketchbook Brewery
Sketchbook Brewery’s Oktoberfest will be held September 20-22 in both Skokie and Evanston. They will have hammerschlagen, stein-holding competitions, beer, kids activities, food and live music (Skokie) all weekend long.
Avondale
Those looking to embrace traditional bites of Oktoberfest can with Paramount Events Drop-Off Specials. The team will deliver and set up the food. Order by emailing dropoff@paramounteventschicago.com or call 773.880.8068.
Downtown
LondonHouse Chicago is embracing the Oktoberfest spirit with special offerings at each of its restaurants, available Sept.16 - Oct. 27.
Gold Coast
LAUREL, located at The Talbott Hotel is transforming its patio into a Beer Garden to celebrate Oktoberfest. From Oct. 1 through 31, guests can choose from a selection of beers, including exclusive and limited-edition Oktoberfest and seasonal brews from local breweries in partnership with Glunz Beer. Additionally, every Tuesday in October, from 5-7 p.m., brewery guest speakers will be on hand to discuss their beers, offer free samples, and give away swag to attendees.
River North
This Oktoberfest, Hard Rock Cafe Chicago will be offering a special Octoberfest Menu. Available from Sept. 18 through Oct. 6. Hard Rock Cafe Chicago will also host a Beer Stein Hoisting Competition sponsored by Sam Adams on Oct. 17 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. This free event challenges participants to test their strength and endurance by seeing who can hold a beer stein the longest. Winners will receive prizes.The Octoberfest special menu will also be available on the night of the competition. Registrations are free and can be made via Eventbrite or Hard Rock Cafe’s website.
South Loop
The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant has announced a multi-day Oktoberfest Celebration from Friday, September 27 through Sunday, September 29 at the South Loop restaurant. The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant will offer diners a special menu of German culinary options and festive folk music by the Die Musikmeisters Band on Friday September 27 from 6:30-9:30 pm. In addition to this special Oktoberfest menu, diners will also have access to The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant’s full menu.
- Housemade Giant Bavarian Pretzel: served with warm beer cheese and spicy brown mustard.
- Sauerkraut and Sausage Platter, for two: a German spread with weisswurst, bratwurst, knackwurst and smoked pork belly braised in sauerkraut with apples, riesling and potatoes, housemade beer mustard, pickled beets and rye bread.
- Pork Loin Schnitzel: served with housemade spaetzle, dill and lemon.
- Grilled Bratwurst: served with caramelized onions, sauerkraut, dȕsseldorf mustard on a pretzel bun and german potato salad.
- Apfelkuchen: for something sweet, a traditional german apple cake
Streeterville
The Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk will host Barktoberfest, an outdoor, pet-friendly event with PUPS Pet Club. Attendees can shop local pet vendors, dog-friendly activities including photo opps, and treats for humans and animals alike. The event is free to attend, with a cash bar available for food and beverages.
The event will take place on Saturday, September 21, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Special menu items like Chicago Burger Company’s Barkuterie Board, Bark Burger, Cookie Treat and Pup Cup.
And PUPS Pet Package, a room offering that includes a welcome goodie bag and 10% off daycare and grooming services from PUPS Pet Club.
West Loop
Cruz Blanca Brewpub’s Executive Chef Brian Enyart is joining forces with industry veterans Mark Steuer for a month-long Oktoberfest Biergarten. Each Saturday starting September 28th, Chicagoans can pop over to Cruz for an Oktoberfest fusion menu— crispy cheese curds, tacos, PQM’s signature meats, sandwiches, and more, set to the tune of live polka music. Cruz Blanca will have exclusive seasonal beer pairings, including their very own Oktoberfest brew, Das Bueno. No tickets are needed, but reservations are available on Eventbrite.
Guests will be offered traditional German food and drinks, as well as a variety of activities and entertainment. Kicking off the day with a keg tapping at 11am with Gutenburg chef, Jorge Kauam, he will then be grilling on Time Out’s front patio as he offers a variety of pretzels, brats, and even a foot-long brat from 1-5pm.
Guests can purchase a half litre stein to sip their brews and stick around for the stein hoisting competition (no purchase necessary). See who can hold their stein the longest, where the winner's time will be entered into the national competition against the World's Strongest Man.
German band, Frankkmusic, will be performing from 2-4pm making their way in and outside the market. RSVP on Eventbrite.
Gaijin’s Katsu-Curry ($25) is Chef Paul Virant's nod to Oktoberfest, featuring a crispy pork cutlet (comparable to Germany’s weinerscnitzel) topped with a rich, thicker curry sauce.
Celebrate Oktoberfest G.O.A.T.-style on Sunday, September 22nd, from 12pm - 2pm at Girl & the Goat. Passed bites, including Potato Dumplings with Caramelized Onions and Horseradish Cream; Hot Beer Cheese with Housemade Bread; Sausage Bao with Pickled Mustard and Cabbage; Crispy Sauerbraten; and Brats with Kraut and Hot Mustard! Spiteful, Solemn Oath, Surly, Revolution, Hopewell & Haymarket, will be on hand, serving local Märzen brews. Right Bee Cider and a selection of wines will also be available. The $75 ticket includes 6 drink tickets and all the food you can eat. Additional drink tickets will be available for purchase and if it’s rainy or cold, the event will be held indoors. Purchase on OpenTable.
West Town
From September 22-October 6, à la carte dishes and a special three-course prix-fixe tasting menu, bringing the Eastern European-German heritage of Chefs Guy and Shane to life.
Keep the German food going on October 8th for National Pierogi Day. The team will celebrate by bringing back three classic Heritage pierogi.
Multiple Locations
Old Town Pour House with locations in Chicago, Oak Brook and Naperville, is celebrating Oktoberfest by showcasing a variety of German beers and festive dishes.
This year, Hannah’s offers an expanded Oktüberfest Menu of three specialty menu items available until October 31. Starting with the return of their Oktüberfest Sandwich made with pan roasted Niman Ranch antibiotic and hormone-free pork bratwurst, Grandma Nina’s probiotic bavarian sauerkraut, whole grain honey mustard and caramelized onions. Hannah’s is also introducing two new specials for the holiday season, the Oktüberfest Bratwurst + Kale soup made with Niman Ranch antibiotic and hormone-free bratwurst, sliced olive oil kale, diced carrots, white onion, touch of garlic and bay leaf, and their Oktüberfest Bratwurst Kale Bowl. Hannah’s also has their bretzels available for bulk ordering on their website.
Suburbs
Sketchbook Brewery’s Oktoberfest will be held September 20-22 in both Skokie and Evanston. They will have hammerschlagen, stein-holding competitions, beer, kids activities, food and live music (Skokie) all weekend long.
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