We went here for lunch on a Wednesday. The big beer hall style tables and benches were all cleaned and organized, and we were greeted immediately. You can order at the counter or by scanning a QR code from the tables. It was our first time, so we had some questions, which the server patiently answered. He was just delightful- friendly and knowledgeable about the food and the drinks they had on tap. Food was brought to the table as quickly as possible- they cook to order, and we had burgers, a chicken sandwich, and schnitzel platters. The burger people complained a bit about the buns being so big and making it hard to eat, but they were happy with the sandwiches overall. The chips that came with were delicious- not at all greasy, and nicely salted. The schnitzel comes with two sides. One had a salad and fries, the other coleslaw and warm German potato salad. The fries were hot, crispy, and properly seasoned, and the coleslaw and side salad were pretty standard. The potato salad stole the show- warm, baconey, and vinegar forward. Just excellent. The schnitzels were tender and nicely breaded, exactly right. The gravy on the side was peppery, but nothing special. The only disappointment was the bottled horseradish mustard on the table, which had no horseradish or mustard flavor. I wish they had a German mustard or even a spicy deli mustard on the table. Drinks- they have lots of beer, cider, and wine choices on tap, but for non alcoholic and soft drinks only cans or bottles of Boylans. I really appreciated that they have self serve ice water. I wish they had a couple nonalcoholic beers or ciders on tap. Overall, this is a fun restaurant. The pork shanks they were preparing for the evening special looked spectacular, so next time we'll come in the evening! read more

Fest Biergarten - Schnitzel platter with coleslaw and German potato salad - Beer Gardens Near Me - Midlothian, Virginia

We enjoyed the friendly service, music, outdoor seating, and quick service. Great place for families. read more

Fest Biergarten - It was a great spot after church on 360. - Beer Gardens Near Me - Midlothian, Virginia

Had the Alamo burger with a side of sauerkraut. I Iike the community table seating and staff was attentive. Stein Society is a great offering as well if you live in the area. read more

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I've been here quite a few times. Normally settling on the Fancy Nancy or Schnitzel. Well worth stopping by on Sunday to get the $11 Schnitzel Platter with 2 sides. Cucumber Salad and the Sauerkraut are also always a hit. German Potato salad is also good but to igjt it was a bit oily. read more

Authentic German bierfest hall food at a great price and fun ambiance. The burgers and other items are on point, and the beer selection not overwhelming, but just right. read more

I've lived in Germany for over 14 years and my Mother was German. The food at Fest equals some of that same German food I had growing up and while serving in the military overseas. The schnitzel sandwich is so flavorful. The potato salad is so authentic tasting. And you have got to try the giant Bavarian pretzel with beer cheese and mustard. Great selection of German beers. The service is outstanding, and the staff is super friendly! And the restaurant reminds me of the old Oktoberfest days in Munich with its long tables. If you can't afford to fly to Germany for Oktoberfest, this is the closet place to it! read more

Fest Biergarten - Schnitzel Sandwich - Beer Gardens Near Me - Midlothian, Virginia

A great place for German (and other European) beers. Nice environment, friendly staff, and good food as well. Highly recommend.

Great beer cheese burgers, and chips. Dill pickle reminded me of the ones my mom used to make (yes it was yummy ) Service was awesome, and the ambiance is perfect for a relaxed place to eat after work. Will be back! Thank you Fest Midlothian! read more

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I've liked this place for a while now. Nice atmosphere, friendly staff, reasonable prices. The food is great, nice selection of beers and other drinks. read more

Fest Biergarten - Herta huewar, bratwurst, side of German potato salad. Herta huewar -beyond sausage, side of cucumber salad - Beer Gardens Near Me - Midlothian, Virginia

I love sausage so this is a no brainer. The schnitzel is great and even better on Sunday - $5 schnitzel sandwiches or $10 schnitzel platters. I also like the live music on the patio in the warmer months. I have been there about 8 times over the past year, and it is always good service with the same level of food each time. Absolutely worth a visit. I would love if they got a full liquor license. read more

Really delicious menu with a fun relaxed seating area. The people working there were very nice explaining the specials on the menu and making suggestions. Sunday is the day to go if you want schnitzel! read more

I was looking for someplace new to have a drink and I decided to stop in today. I was able to try a few samples, which helped me decide on the Paulaner Lager. I ordered a giant pretzel to go with my beer. The pretzel was huge and came with some German mustard which went well with it. The service was good, the workers were friendly, and the beer was nice and cold. My only complaint was the price of the pretzel--at $9, it was almost the same price as a burger. There was a good assortment of beers to choose from. It's definitely worth revisiting when I'm in the area. read more

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The food is great and the service is always friendly and good. We love the patio and having dinner out there! read more

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My husband and I went on a Wednesday around lunch after visiting the Richmond Zoo. There were a few customers. After speaking with the staff, I was told they get busy on Wednesday Polish Days and Sunday $5 schnitzel days. The Schnitzel Sandwich was so yummy. Think chick fil a but with pork tenderloin and a more robust potato roll. Their cole slaw was very peppery and not laden with mayo. I'd say it's more of a vinegar base but didn't have the sour flavor of vinegar. We shared the giant pretzel which lived up to its name. The cheese dip was good as was the spicy ketchup with horseradish. One small comment: I think they need a larger bowl for their side salad. There were lots of beer choices, local and international. I would have loved to have been able to sit and try a few more. Especially since the beers were served with a frosty mug. Nothing like a truly cold beer. The decor allows for lots of interaction with others in the German Style. They have very large square tables with benches and long tables with benches. Another comment: some of us old folks need back support which we found on benches up against the wall. Maybe some bar stools with backs?? The staff were very nice. The food was yummy and the beer selection was great. I'd be a regular if I didn't live 45 minutes away. read more

Fest Biergarten - Left to right: Giant pretzel, side salad, schnitzel sandwich and Fest Cole slaw. 2 cold beers - Beer Gardens Near Me - Midlothian, Virginia

We enjoyed our Monday lunch here. Each item we ordered was perfectly tasty and everything your tastebuds for German food would crave. We ordered the Bavarian pretzel with beer cheese, sausage sampler, the Texan and a side of sauerkraut and potato salad. I recommend them all! Paired with a lovely light beer that the cashier recommended with a sample. The restaurant is styled as I would imagine Oktoberfest here would be a 10/10. Thank you for a great lunch with my family :) read more

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Great prices, Great beer, great German food. Will be frequenting this place for lunch!

Food quality is above average for this area. Service was attentive and above average for this.

I can't wait to go back! I stumbled upon Fest when we were driving to the Zoo. I made a mental note that we should try it and I'm so glad we did. We met friends for lunch and were greeted upon arrival. We could order at the table or at the counter. The QR codes made it very easy to see the extensive menu. There was so much to choose from. We started with the giant pretzel and cheese sauce. It was really good. It seemed to be a little buttery and garlicky. Very yummy! I got the beer cheese burger and fries for lunch which was also very good! Only thing I would change would be the mixed greens to regular iceberg lettuce. The iceberg lettuce would have added a nice crunch. read more

Fest Biergarten - Pretzel - Beer Gardens Near Me - Midlothian, Virginia

Fun atmosphere with a large selection of beer and food options to fit every pallet. If you're not a beer drinker, they offer wine too. In the warmer months their patio is fur baby friendly. read more

Great food, drink selection, friendly service, and a welcoming vibe. Always a solid choice! Great for a sunny day outside

As a former soldier stationed in Germany, I do not like this places German beers. I love Hefeweizen but theirs are not good. Their pretzels are the only good thing in my opinion. This is not nor ever would be a German restaurant that I would take someone to reminisce about my days in Germany! read more

This place is good, but they are always out of something, usually it's the german potato salad. Today is Sunday, when they advertise schnitzel, I waited in line for 20+ minutes only to find out that at only 230pm they are out of schnitzel. So, no schnitzel on Schnitzel Sunday:-/ read more

Food was awesome, sausage tasted amazing! Beer selection was cool, recommend the full size if you wanna be carted away later.

Stopped in on a visit to the area. Lots of good beers on tap, we tried a variety of them. We had a pretzel, which was huge, between us, but unfortunately, they cleared it from the table while we were getting another beer. read more

I'll be honest, I'm not sure how I didn't know this place existed till now. But now that I know they are going to be seeing me! I stopped in for lunch with my partner and after sampling a few things on tap and agonizing over the menu, I settled on a deliciously tart radler an absolutely magical Hunter (with duck and bacon sausage, beet chutney, and goat cheese), and the apple salad to share. Honestly, I don't think you can really go wrong. The pretzel was excellent, the beer cheese is excellent, the sausages are out of this world and I am eventually going to try every single one of them. Twice. read more

What an incredible little secret. Food and serve was amazing. Portions were very generous. Love the beer choices. Definitely coming back!

I have to preface this review that I got a sandwich for takeout. Overall it was pretty good with marinated and well seasoned grilled chicken and homemade chips. The staff was friendly and they left the to-go box cracked open in the bag to prevent everything getting soggy from the heat of the cooked chicken, which I appreciated. Even with that courtesy the spring mix lettuce in top didn't travel as well as I would hoped. I also had added a side of ranch hoping that in a place that made homemade chips they also had homemade ranch. I was disappointed to find that it was bottle. I'd give the place another chance, but I'll probably dine in next time. read more

Fest Biergarten - Grilled chicken sandwich with homemade chips - Beer Gardens Near Me - Midlothian, Virginia

My wife and I are big fans of this place. It's one of the few German themed places in the area. They have Snitzel, all types of wurst, yummy pretzels and lots of beer options. We always start with their beer pretzel with beer cheese and are never disappointed. It's huge and so tasty. Then I go for either the brats or snitzel. The brat is so good and has beer cheese on it that makes it so awesome. For the kiddos you can get chicken tenders and fries which are just as good as anything else. The staff are nice and very helpful. One complaint would be that there's nothing really to do here. No TVs, no sort of activity on the tables. It's great for a group or some one on one time but not really a place for a Sunday sports evening. read more

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Fest specialty is german sausages and hot dogs along with German beer on draft. It is fun to go to for food, beer, and ambiance. I see lots of people who have made this place a routine basis. I found the food and beer to be great and a wonderful place to gather with friends and family They do have a children's menu, too read more

Delicious food. Pretty expansive menu and a nice change from the usual Richmond fare. Good prices. Can't go wrong with the pretzels or pierogis. read more

Service is terrible. The staff consists of children. Food ends up sitting in the back until you threaten to ask for your money back. Then when you receive the food, it's lukewarm and beyond mediocre. Save yourself the trouble and spend your money somewhere else. They definitely don't deserve it. First impressions are the most impactful and they dropped the ball. Never coming here again. read more

Our family loves the food and atmosphere of Fest. It's a great place to have one pint or setup with a large group on a nice day.

Great please and the closest I've seen to an actual German beer hall..... just with a better food selection. Lots of beer choices on tap. Lots of varieties of sausages with a variety of condiments. They also do a really nice soft pretzel. It is counter service so don't just sit and expect to be served. There is a variety of indoor and outdoor seating options. Inside can be a little noisy so if you are trying to chat with friends might want to go for the outdoor option. I would go back here next time I'm up that way. read more

Pretty cool spot to grab beers with friends. Didn't get to try all the food on this trip, but the pretzel that I did have was pretty awesome! Not a mustard guy, but this stuff surprised me and I enjoyed it. The cheese dip was still the obvious choice though. Can't wait to return to try more! read more

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Love love love this place. Super friendly and food is Devine. Highly recommend the schnitzel sandwiches

The schnitzel platter was delicious. The gravy was the best I have ever had. The service was excellent. I will definitely be going back.

By far the worst experience. Ordered the Philly Burger: a beef burger with fries and chicken Caesar salad. 1. Called in order, was given a pick up time. Arrived during the expected time order wasn't ready. They prepared it has we waited. (It wasn't packed in there). 2. Our food was HORRIBLE. My beef burger, tasted like spicy SAUSAGE. My up charged fries were not edible, they were cold and hard. After consuming the sausage burger (3 bites) I was sick to my stomach. Needless to say I've had a rough night. Disclaimer: I ate at this restaurant when they first opened. The food was ok then. Now, I would never go back. read more

Excellent spot for European brews and food. Loved the atmosphere and the friendly service. The inside feels like Germany.

Fest is a family favorite! We bring our out-of-town guests to eat here every chance we get and we love dining on the patio. We've sampled a lot of the menu and we've never been disappointed! The best is the Akron Ohio and the German Potato Salad! I love that you can order from the table with a QR code! Since we usually have a large group it removes the stress of trying to get everyone to decide quickly. We can browse the menu and order as a group. read more

Visit Fest on a sunny spring afternoon when the doors are rolled up, the umbrellas are out, and the flowers are blooming in their hanging boxes. I felt like I was transported to Germany! You can order from one of the long tables using a QR code--those tables feel very European and enable you to chat with other patrons--or you can order at the register and your server will bring the delicious food to you. I had wonderfully prepared schnitzel (so crisp outside, moist inside), tasty German potato salad and a fresh, vinegary cucumber tomato onion salad. I also enjoyed an ice-cold dry Riesling. It was a fantastic meal! As an aside, I had previously tried Fest through one of the meal delivery services and the food was just as delicious! They use eco friendly packaging that keeps the food just as warm as styrofoam. I'm told they have live music on the outside patio from time to time, which sounds like a lot of fun. Highly recommend this restaurant. read more