Despite my love for the blue line, I'd be happy to take you up on your offer if I'm able to make it in.

I've only eaten at the Berghoff once. I had meat (covered in gravy) and potatoes (boiled) - hope to repeat that!

Count me in Willie. I had a great time last week, so I'm good...I think.

I will plan to attend this event. Promise.

we went last night for one last dinner (sniff), The line was nearly to the end of the block and the wait was 2.5 hours. They pulled the 2 tops out of line, so we only had to wait over an hour. However, for us wusses, the 26 degree temps were a bit too much.

It was good too. :)

lala

Now I'm a definite no, as my plans have changed - I'll have to grab something from the Berghoff cafe in ORD as I pass through at lunchtime. Have fun without me!

Willie, I don't know whether you made reservations in anticipation of a similar sized group, but I read yesterday that all reservations are taken. Waiting times currently are from 45 minutes to 2 1/2 hours. People are advised to dress for the weather and waiting in line outside.

No I had not made reservations as I was waiting till closer to the date for a final group count.

I don't wait well for a restaurant and I really can't think of one I would wait for more than 30 minutes for. Perhaps the dinner start time should be bumped up or pushed back to get in w/o a long wait time?

I could do earlier that evening, if necessary.

I'd love to join y'all, but I have another meeting that night that can't be conveniently rescheduled. At least I work just a block away from the restaurant and can get over there for lunch!

Dave

If we need to adjust times, that works for me.

Sweet Willie:

I'd like to attend, maybe bringing Frau Doktor Professor toomanybooks and toomanybooks, Jr., but I know I'll get substantial objections to a big wait in line. Maybe we could make it at an odd hour.

Will they serve food in the bar?

My brother from ATL will be here on business Feb. 8 and I'm trying to talk him into a Berghoff stop.

So has a time been set for this? I would really appreciate it if we can do dinner around 6pm-ish.

I offer to walk over at 5:30 and get a table.

Omar, I hope you're not walking over tonight after work...the date is 21Feb (oops :o )

They aren't giving out any more reservations and I don't think we have one.

Plus they won't seat you until your entire party is present.

We don't have a reservation as I was waiting until closer to the actual date, oh well.

I have to be honest, I'm not a fan of waiting for any restaurant, so the earlier the better on this day. I'll call them and see if they'll say how long the average wait is at 5:30PM if one does not have a reservation. if longer than 30 minutes, I'm out of this one.