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Midtown BierGarten

4.3 (549 reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 8:30 pm

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Moderate noise
Good for kids
Dogs allowed

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3 sausage plate with cucumber salad. Loved it!!!!
Daniel A.

Love it! Staff was super friendly and helpful! Terrific outdoor seating. (Only outdoor seating) beer was terrific! And I had the sausage plate with the cucumber salad. Loved it! Definitely will be back!

Lety G.

The food here is phenomenal and immediately made me miss being in Munich during Oktoberfest! The gentleman that was taking orders and outing beers was super nice! It was pretty packed when my friends and I arrived but were still able to find seating. They have a great selection of beers and again the food was incredible, especially the pretzel with beer cheese.

Starburst
Courtney L.

Great spot for a drink! Me and a coworker came here after work to catch up. We both ordered the Starburst beer. It is fruity and refreshing and delicious! Just an FYI, they only have an outdoor seating area

Sammy B.

We absolutely loved our experience at the Midtown BierGarten! This outdoor BierGarten had lots of seating and such a pretty atmosphere with the fall leaves. There was even cornhole and other games to play. The service was great! The bartender was "in character" with the German accent and lingo, he was super awesome. We tried the Starburst beer SO YUMMY! If you stop by you also have to try the pretzel, fries, and Belgian waffle!

Starburst
Stevie W.

Walked in off the street, an it was so nice after every other place had a line to not have to deal with that. The kitchen was closed, but the bartender was quick to let us know. I tried a grapefruit Hefeweizen mixed with a pomegranate cider which they call a starburst there and it was delicious!

Belgies and a Starburst. My partner had the Dunkel.
Sara E.

Midtown Biergarten is one of my partner's favorite places to go for a bite to eat and a drink. This authentic charming beer garden is open air with tables and benches straight from Germany. Whenever possible, co-owner Sean Derfield makes sure that many of the beers on tap are from Germany as well. There's a limited menu featuring German sausages, salads, pretzels and Belgian Waffle sandwiches. On our latest visit, for Valentine's Day, we enjoyed the Starburst, a signature blend of rattler and cider, with a refreshing light and sweet taste. We also tried the belgie of the month, which featured pastrami and andouille sauce. We love Biergarten for the range of people it attracts, the fun ambiance and casual nature. If it's not raining, stop in for a taste of the old country in Midtown.

Michelle L.

Every Thursday during June for Pride Month, Der Biergarten is giving 20% of all Starburst and Pretzel sales to Sac LGBT Community Center! They're open until 8:30PM on Thursdays. The Starburst drink ($8.75) is the Schofferhofer grapefruit hefeweizen (wheat beer) at the bottom topped with local pomegranate cider (Two Rivers or Nitty's?). I got the 500ml size but it does come in a larger mug/volume if you desire/dare. You can also get it as a frozen slushy too! The soft buttered/salted pretzels are $5.50 each and come with sweet and spicy mustards. I added a cup of beer cheese for $1. 2 hour street parking, not too hard to find table seating, line for drinks/food wasn't long at all of a wait for a Thursday evening. Dog friendly patio, water is self serve. They also have Belgian waffle sandwiches (monthly special is pulled pork), fries, currywurst, dessert strudels and waffles too. Come check them out! Open later on Fridays and weekends of course.

Derfinator Dog, sub veggie dog and no BBQ sauce
Sadie H.

Went early on a Thursday, was able to find free parking easily despite being in the busy center of midtown. There are long community tables, a cornhole row, and small patio. Dogs and smoking allowed, but all furry friends were well behaved. As it was early it wasn't packed, but there were at least four other small groups there. The gentleman behind the counter was enthusiastic and enjoyed talking to regulars, making the place feel very "local" in a nice way. I had the Derfinator Dog, without barbecue sauce, and a stein of Stiegl Raspberry Radler. The staff/kitchen was super accommodating, I was able to get a veggie dog wrapped in bacon to substitute the usual beef dog. The Derfinator was very good. Whatever brand of veggie dog they use has the exact same texture as a meat one, and was well seasoned by itself. The produce was fresh and not overwhelming, I was able to consistently take bites without losing any toppings which was preferred. The cream cheese went well with the hot sauce, and the homemade secret garlic sauce was great--going to ask for a side of it with the fries next time. The Radler was great. Refreshing, fruity, and low ABV make it a very easy drink to put away. The raspberry is the most prominent flavor, without much beer vibe. Absolutely recommend. Not tried but offered by the bartender: Radler Moscow Mule, which I'll definitely be having next time.

Anuja S.

Midtown Biergarten is such a fun, laid-back spot to hang out in Sacramento. Big communal tables, all outdoor seating, and a friendly, neighborhood vibe. Highlights: - Awesome selection of German and craft beers--lots to explore. - Pretzels and garlic fries are the perfect snack. - Super dog-friendly and great for groups. - They were running a fun contest where whoever holds a 5-lb beer mug the longest over three weekends wins a ticket to Oktoberfest in NYC. Such a unique idea that added to the lively atmosphere! Just a heads up: it gets crowded on weekends, and there's no indoor seating, so check the weather. Overall, one of my favorite places to relax with friends over good beer and a bit of friendly competition.

Garlic fries
Lili M.

Have been here a few times with friends and will definitely keep coming back. Great lowkey spot to hang out and have some drinks outdoors. A good amount of seating considering how busy it gets, they have some games like hack sack, heaters for when it's cold and shade covers for when it's hot or drizzling. The staff have always been nice and friendly when I've been. They answer questions about the drinks on tap and will give samples so you can get a drink you like. The food is also tasty, I've had the pretzel and garlic fries. The garlic fries are a must! Their pomegranate cider is my favorite currently but I'll be trying more from their extensive menu. Super nice Biergarten in a really convenient area, right in midtown near a bunch of other food and drink spots and small shops.

Garlic fries
Jordan M.

Forever in love with this spot. It is the perfect casual spot to enjoy a great beer. I'm not super into beer but the starburst is delicious! Highly recommend to anyone looking to try something new. The service is great and food comes out quickly.

Sausage platter w/ garlic fries.
Joshua U.

Decided to drop by Midtown Biergarten and it was exactly what I needed. It's an extremely relaxing spot with good vibes, and perfect for just chilling with some food and a beer. I decided to grab a pretzel and the sausage platter with garlic fries. Pretzel was warm, soft, salt. Came with mustard, ranch and other sauces which were a plus that had a nice little kick. Nothing fancy, just done right. The sausage platter was tasty. Couple of different kinds of their most popular sausage, all good, fries were crispy and hit the spot. Great pairing with any drink they have to offer honestly. Staff were cool, food was great. I'd definitely drop in again soon.

Allison R.

Loved my hotdog! The place was busy but not too busy to be comfortable, the service was friendly and quick. Will go again

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Prost to you and your visit Loredo...

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Beer was ok, but they allow smoking in the biergarten. Yuck. I won't be back, unfortunately.

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So excited to discover this place. I will come to midtown JUST for this. The food and beer were great!

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Ask the Community - Midtown BierGarten

R small hood dogs allowed inside?

All dogs on leash are welcome, but you are responsible for them. We do not have a inside area, only outdoors, we are closed when it rains, or rain is expected.

What does their flammkucken taste like? Those who have traveled to Germany and tried this dish, does it really taste like the traditionally flammkucken in Germany?

It is probably the closest thing that you're going to get for flammkucken in midtown. There are some other German Resturant's that may be easier to get more authentic food, however if it's authenticity that you're looking for, der Biergarten ist es… Read more

Is it kid friendly?

Yes we are kid friendly till 7pm on most days; kids are always welcome with an adult escort. It's just after 7pm, we make it 21 and over so we do not have problems with under age trying to get a beer. So if they are with a 21 and over they are… Read more

Is there mist to keep the patio cool?

Yes! It is very refreshing!

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