THE BAVARIAN LODGE

German Restaurant | Pub | Beer Bar

A family-owned destination since 1986, The Bavarian Lodge serves classic German comfort food, a deep rotating beer list, and a warm, old-world tavern experience that has made us a local institution.

Kitchen Hours:

Weds & Thurs: 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Friday: 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Saturday: 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Sunday: 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays

The Bar is Open One Hour Later
No Carryouts During Peak Dining Times
We Do Not Accept Reservations

For four decades, The Bavarian Lodge has been a destination for those seeking authentic German fare, serious beer, and a relaxed, unhurried meal. We’re known for traditional favorites, a full bar, and one of the most respected beer selections in the area.

Whether you’re joining us for schnitzel, sausages, roast duck, or a selection from our curated 42-draft beer list, we want you to settle in and enjoy yourselves. We are walk-in only, do not take reservations, and are best enjoyed at a leisurely pace.

Our beer program features a constantly rotating draft list with careful attention to proper glassware, a deep bottle selection, and the kind of range that has made us a longtime go-to for imported classics, rare offerings, and standout craft beer.

Hours - Location - INFO

Kitchen Hours

Wednesday & Thursday: 4:00 to 9:00 pm
Friday: 4:00 to 10:00 pm
Saturday:
12:00 to 10:00 pm
Sunday:
12:00 to 9:00 pm
Closed Mondays & Tuesdays

The Bar is Open One Hour Later
No Carryouts During Peak Dining Times

RESERVATIONS & SEATING
All seating is first-come, first-served. We don’t take reservations—except for parties of five or more on Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. Just check in with our friendly front desk when you arrive.

If there’s a wait, we’ll text you when your table’s ready. To keep things running smoothly, we require your whole party to be present before we seat you.

LARGE GROUPS
Our space works best for parties of eight or fewer. Bigger groups may need to split up across multiple tables. And same deal—no seating until your full group is here. Thanks for rolling with it!

ADDITIONAL PARKING
Please Respect Our Neighbors
If our main lot is full, feel free to use our overflow parking next door at Gator Chef (1808 Ogden Ave – entrance just west of us). Our front door is an easy walk via the Ogden sidewalk.

We strongly encourage using our lots instead of street parking. If you do park on the street, please keep it neighborly—keep noise down, don’t litter, and avoid side street traffic when possible.

Important: No parking on the east side of Devon Ave (you will be ticketed). And please don’t block driveways, mailboxes, or use lawns and driveways for turn-arounds. Thanks for being cool.

CARRYOUT ORDERS
Carryout is online-only—no phone orders, please. Pay through the site, then swing by the bar to pick up. You're welcome to park by the front door with hazards on while you run in.

Heads-up: We often hit pause on carryout during peak hours (especially Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays in fall and winter) when the kitchen’s getting crushed. If the online ordering link isn’t working, that means carryout is temporarily closed (or we’re closed for the day). Also, we don’t do catering, and can’t usually fill giant to-go orders. Need more than 5 entrées? Shoot us a text (or give us a call) at 630-241-4701, and we’ll let you know if the kitchen can handle it.

To place a to-go order, hit the link below. For more helpful information, please visit our FAQ page.


CONTACT US

(630) 241-4701
Voice or Text
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Outside of Business Hours:

1) Send a Text Message to 630-241-4701. We monitor this number for texts at most times, and will reply as soon as we can, often within a matter of minutes.
2) Send Us an
Email. We check our email a few times a day and will get back to you soon.


Location & Map

We are located on Ogden Avenue, in Lisle, Illinois. That's 1 1/2 miles west of the North-South Tollway (I-355) and 1 1/2 miles east of Naperville Rd, on Ogden Ave. We are just three blocks west of Rt 53, between Yackley and Schwartz Ave, on the north side of the street.