I had the schnitzel, German potato salad and cucumber salad and they were great. Fast service, generous portions and the hefeweizen was delicious. But the true star of the experience was my AMAZING waitress Amber! I'm meeting my friend at the airport to pick her up and it's her birthday. Her one request was to bring some kind of adult beverage to meet her after she flew across the country. I bought a bottle of prosecco to go and not only did Amber give plastic cups for me to take but gave me a bag of ice to make sure it was cold. She wisely said "No one wants warm prosecco". Next time I'm in the area I'll definitely be back! read more

The Bier Garden - Cucumber salad - German Near Me - Portsmouth, Virginia

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Was surprised to see what looked like a pretty authentic bier garten in Portsmouth and wasn't disappointed. Beer menu didn't quite match the stock, I was really looking forward to an Augustiner Edelstoff, which was out. kristalweissbier was in though. Schnitzel was good to very good, the crust was particularly tasty, but not nearly the appropriate size. Mushroom gravy was tasty too but rationed out rather than drenching the meal. Spatzle was unique but tasty, and red cabbage cut through and had fabulous flavor. I was surprised the potato salad was but of a disappointment. Good atmosphere, restock the beer, and I'll be back! read more

Took my husband here celebrate his promotion. He LOVES German food. He lived in Germany for a couple of years and he wanted to get some good German food. It definitely checked the box. Food was great! Service was great! And it was a cute little restaurant. Definitely think we will come back to try some other things on the menu. My favorite was the cucumber salad and the squash! First time trying the rouland (steak) and it was pretty good! Get the gravy! read more

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I remember coming here a few years ago with my husband and loving the food and drinks but this time around the food wasn't good at all and portions are smaller. German potatoes was very sour and the mustard dipping sauce for the pretzel was very salty. The sausage as you can see was very slim. Prices are also higher but everything has been going up in these times. read more

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The appetizers were all good, but the entrée I ordered wasn't really my thing. The staff was nice and service was quick, but overall it was just okay not somewhere I'd rush back to. read more

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The restaurant is extremely dirty. German restaurant owners take pride in cleanliness. This establishment needs a ton of TLC. Waitress was pleasant. Food was okay. read more

The Bier Garden - German Near Me - Portsmouth, Virginia

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Ambiance is fantastic. Very wonderful staff. Food is legit German food. With over 350 beers available, you have to visit this place!!! read more

The Bier Garden - German Near Me - Portsmouth, Virginia

Recently, one of my co-workers took a job in Georgia. To celebrate his last day, we went here for lunch. I used to pass by this place on the way home from work in the past, but never had a moment to try them out until now. Would this first time go off without a hitch? All of us got seated in separate tables. It is a small place with tables and some pool tables. They also have an outside patio. It is outdated, but a very good neighborhood spot. We all submitted orders days before since our party was just under 20 people. I ordered the Reuben sandwich with bier battered fries. It was very good and delicious. It had enough protein along with fries to keep yours truly full for the rest of the afternoon. Everyone else liked their selection and the waitresses tended to each one of us. Great service indeed. A nice first-time for myself. A welcoming neighborhood place where locals can enjoy. I can definitely see Sophia ordering from here when I bring her for the next visit. Till next time :) read more

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We are from the Carolina's. Our family came to Virginia Beach for a weekend getaway. As we searched the area for a German restaurant, we came the Bier Garden. Our server, Hailey, was fantastic!. She provided service with a smile and was very accommodating. The size of the schnitzel was well proportioned and seasoned. I also recommend trying the schnitzel bites. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone that is looking for great hospitality and a comfortable environment. read more

A staple that you have to go to once even if you don't like German food or beer. I am that person so I had low expectations. Well, I was pleasantly surprised. You walk in through an outdoor patio that feels very much like you are in Germany. We sat at the bar and enjoyed the air conditioning and beer and wine. We ordered a pretzel...well because...you have to. It looked very homemade and the mustard was amazing! The menu obviously was primarily german food but there were other options for someone like me. Turkey, salads, etc. I walked around and loved the building. Very old and charming. Maybe could use some touch ups but definitely not the main stream you see everywhere else. They even have a back patio and a gift shop in the back. Everything German. And that is where we bought the mustard they use for the pretzels. A very family owned restaurant with 3 generations that day working. Everyone was very friendly. I would definitely go back. read more

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ALWAYS a favorite place. The beer selection is stellar, with emphasis on Belgian and German. Strong draft list with many Belgian family breweries and traditional German breweries represented. The bottle list is extensive and fairly priced. Usually you will get the correct glass for your beer, also. A family owed and run establishment, and a favorite with locals and visitors too. Nice ambiance. Good sized dining room, a porch that's enclosed in the cooler weather, and a few outdoor tables. The food is German style. Not many vegetarian options, just a couple that may not be appealing if you don't want spaetzel or a veggie burger. If you like German food then this place has it. I like the giant pretzel with beer cheese and spicy mustard. They also have a cute gift shop with German specialty items out back. They know their beer here. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. read more

I'm off today and was a little hungry so I thought I'd stop in. Unfortunately I didn't get a chance to enjoy any food because there was no hostess or bartender anywhere to be found. I waited about 15 minutes and just left. I'll give them a try again... eventually read more

I've been going here for a very, very long time. I've seen quite a few servers, beers, and changes come and go. This might be my first 'less than 5' rating. Lately, I can't put my finger on it, but things have been on the slow downslope. The beers are still a staple, but the changes with the beer market haven't been in the same swing. You can tell that between the menu and the beers, there hasn't been much investment in updating their offerings. I'm ok with this, mainly because now I know what to usually expect when I arrive. The only downside is that the the quality of things we used to get has been diminishing. It's not "oh this place is horrible" bad... just noticeably 'different'. I hope they really find their mojo again. Food Taste: 4 Overall Service: 4 Value of food to cost: 4 Facility: 4 Repeat customer: yes Dog Friendly: patio (2) read more

When you enter the area; it's very cool. Really feels like you're walking into a Garden. Its about this point when the reality set in. No don't get me wrong they have a massive beer menu... the price is massive as well. I ordered the two sausage combo! Which came with 2 sides Was excited not many places have red cabbage on the menu . My other side was " German style potato salad. The both tasted store bought you would have a hard time convincing me other wise Over All the place is outdated and falling apart. Cleanliness is sub par for sure! I wouldn't recommend this place. read more

Great beer garden with outdoor seating, a nice selection of German draft beers and a pretty authentic cuisine. Can't go wrong with the Jaegerschnitzel with Spaetzle! read more

Cozy place that offers authentic German food. The food was good, the service was good. I would go back if I was in the area. read more

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Unfortunately this my first time going to a German restaurant, maybe my last. A friend and me were in the area for the farmers market and decided to give this place a try. At first I thought I would try brunch, but I'm a French toast, waffle or pancake girl and that was available on the brunch menu. So shift gears I did try some of the traditional items on the menu. The restaurant did not appear ( I say appear lightly) because we weee seated outside, so who knows how busy inside was. But outside it wasn't busy. But the wait time for the simplest items was ridiculously long. My friend ordered a pretzel which she thought would be warm, but that was not the case. I ordered a side of spatzle and asked for gravy on the side well they put the gravy on the noodles we waited over 45 minutes and the spatzle was cold. I also ordered a side or potatoes they had a German name for them basically seasoned sliced potatoes fried. But they were cold and flavorless. Our waiter gave as a nice warning that we might want to order our food if we we're ordering main dishes right away because the kitchen is running about 45 minutes a ticket. We listened typically we wait till after we ate most of our appetizers. Moving on to our main meals I ordered a Caesar salad with chicken, with mustard vinaigrette on the side, because I was not impressed with the appetizers. The chicken looked good but was again cold so I asked the server if the chicken was fresh cooked and I was informed it was. Let's talk about the romaine lettuce as I'm looking at my salad and cutting it up I notice lots of dirt on my lettuce. I informed our server that the lettuce hasn't been washed. Too me that is UNACCEPTABLE! The waiter snatched the bowl so fast I wasn't even able to snap a photo. Not to mention there wasn't any croutons on my salad. My friend ordered a Reuben sandwich with a Caesar salad in the side. She didn't eat her salad after the situation with my salad. She did say that the Reuben was very good. Debating on whether or not to try a dessert I decided to try I was tossed between the hazelnut torte and the chocolate praline crunch which both sounded good. I asked our server what they recommend he informed me that the hazelnut torte is gluten feee, and SUGAR-FREE which is a hard pass for me, I like all my sugar lol. So the chocolate cake with praline crunch it is. I had high expectations for this which failed miserably. I did not see or taste praline crunch at all the chocolate cake was very, I mean very dry. There was lots of whip cream even in the center, which had I known I would of passed. I'm not a fan of whip cream and it didn't say that in the description that there's whip cream in the center of the cake. Just to note Gordon Ramsay would rip this place apart just on the serve ware alone. When plates, bowls, and cups have any chips they need to be removed from the service line. Of course we had bowls, and plates with chips. The other thing that's a pet peeve PRESENTATION all dishes should look presentable I should not see grease or dipping of anything on white bowls and plates, you should look at them before serving them if you spill on the sides you should wipe it up. A little care goes a long way. I will say our server was very nice and super friendly. He did remove most of my items from my bill due to the issues except the potatoes. Side note he offered to give me the dessert due to all the issues and wait time for our food, so I did not inform him about the issues with the cake. As you can tell by the review I will not solicit this establishment again and I wouldn't recommend. read more

Came here on a whim... I'm normally not a sandwich girl when I go out to eat, but this was everything and then some! The ambience outside is very relaxing, I love the garden feel. Please don't think you are going to come here and get a Coors light or Heineken. Lol all of the beer here is imported and there's quite an extensive list. Parking is parallel, so be prepared to walk if there's nothing in front. read more

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Love this place!! Authentic German food with an amazing beer selection and the staff is always very nice and welcoming. The food is fresh and tasty every time we go. Highly recommend you check this place out! We go every chance we get! read more

We had the pork schnitzel with German potato salad and cucumber salad. Delicious. Great service. Schnitzel served was nice and hot. Restaurant had the feeling of being in Germany with a German theme. read more

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Such a cool spot, especially if you have the opportunity to sit outside. The greenery is gorgeous. Inside, you can definitely feel the German-inspired ambience and all of the food smelled good, however we didn't try anything. We came on a Friday night and waited to ask to sit out on the patio, but staff members walked by us many times without helping, so we just wandered to the back and sat at the bar. The bartender was awesome, beer list was good. Sitting inside though, it wasn't much of an "experience". It was an average stop at a bar. We may come back in the future for a true meal read more

The Bier Garden - Hefe - German Near Me - Portsmouth, Virginia

Delicious German Food in the heart of downtown Portsmouth! For a quick review would return when in the area for some good beers and food! Read on for specifics! Parking: We found street parking just a half block away and I can see it being tough to find parking later on a Saturday evening. There might be a garage or a lot near by and next time will look into that! Ambiance/Inside: : It's not too large of a place and has a homey feel. Tables are a little close but nothing too bad. They do have a large covered patio with heaters with some larger tables There is also a small bar area with some tables as well. Food: We enjoyed the following: Free pretzel with Yelp check-in. Nice and soft and we added on the beer cheese. Schnitzel-oh so yummy!!! The pork was nicely cooked and crunchy. I had the mushroom sauce on the side and it was very flavorful. For my sides I had the spatzel salad and the pepper/onion vegetable that starts with an L. Everything was so delicious!!! Knock wurst-my husband enjoyed his sausage and his sides of sauerkraut and potato salad. I had a bite of everything and it was all good as well! Beer-My husband enjoyed the extensive beer menu (it's a binder) and the two German beers he had. Our waitress was nice and brought him a sample of the beer to first try. Server/Service: Our server was extremely sweet and we had a nice chat about Germany as she was from there. Or pretzel did come out after our meal but they said that they had had a mix-up in the kitchen. It also was a little slow getting our check and getting it taken care of. read more

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Great food and even better staff. Candy was a pleasure to talk with and the beer selection was incredible! Definitely worth the visit in Portsmouth read more

Reminds us of the 2 times we lived in Germany !!!! Their food tastes EXACTLY like we were back there. The ambiance is awesome and the Staff is wonderful !!!! read more

What a massive disappointment. I've been wanting to try The Bier Garden for so long because there's nothing like it in Hampton Roads, and I love German food! My guy and I traveled over 35 minutes solely to eat here. We arrived to a quiet restaurant only to stand and wait several minutes before even being addressed by the many staff that walked by. No hello, no "we'll be right with you". I felt maybe we were actually invisible. Finally a literal child came to show us to our seats. We sat again for far too long without ever being addressed. Tables sat after us received drinks and put their orders in while we were overlooked entirely. I finally decided we should just leave. We were confronted as we left and a waitress told us that she apologized, but there was confusion over whose table it was. But the restaurant was near empty? Many staff walked by and never even had the courtesy to acknowledge us? I literally lost money to come eat here only to leave hungry, disappointed, and hopeful that another German restaurant will open soon. This ain't it, for me. read more

Good German food and a huge beer selection. I got the schnitzel Ruben twice there because it was so good. Service was friendly and the atmosphere was good. I would definitely visit again if I was in the area. read more

The Bier Garden - Schnitzel Ruben (chicken) - German Near Me - Portsmouth, Virginia

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We go long stretches forgetting about the Bier Garden, since it's across a toll tunnel, but we're always so excited when we think about it again! I remembered the food being good, but these last two visits really impressed me, with everything being SO delicious. It's hard for me to not get the Schnitzel with Mushroom Gravy, which is always perfectly fried and packed with flavor. The sauerkraut is also one of my favorites anywhere, served warm with bits of bacon. It's also probably horribly American of me to order the fries as a side, but their fries are some of my favorites anywhere, and pair excellently with their house made ranch. We love the beer selection, and our servers have always even helpful with recommendations when needed. The last few times we've gone around 5:30, and been seated quickly on their covered patio. On our most recent visit the wait times on a Sunday did creep up as we enjoyed our dinner, I think largely due to them being short staffed at the time. You can enjoy a beer while you wait, but be aware the bar might also be a bit backed up. Still with it in our opinion! Don't forget to check in on Yelp for a free pretzel! We highly recommend adding a side of the Bier Cheese with it. It's phenomenal! read more

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My son and I went for dinner last night at the Bier Garden. Our server was Corey and she was wonderful!! We asked for suggestions on drinks, food, dessert and she made excellent suggestions. The food was great and it wasn't crowded so the ambiance was very good. I can't say enough good things about Corey! If you are there and you get her as your server, you will have a wonderful experience! read more

My experience here was a little strange. I'm not sure how to rate it. We stopped in on a Saturday afternoon. The server asked if we had a reservation. We didn't. She seemed confused about whether or not we could be seated. She walked around, talked to someone, then sat us. Most of the diners who were on the patio with us were gone within ten minutes and many others were sat after us, so I am not sure what the whole reservation thing was about. The service was slow and perfunctory. The waitress checked on us only once, long after the food was served. I had to flag her down after that to get dessert and the check. I didn't need a lot of attention and had an interesting companion, so it didn't impact anything. It's not fast food. That's okay. We weren't in a hurry. We ordered the Bier Garden Burger with Lescho for the side ($14), Reuben and beer battered fries ($11), one lemonade ($3), apfel strudel ($10), and gluten free hazelnut torte ($9). Everything was hot and tasty. My companion said the Lescho tasted like ratatouille. I got the fries because I never had beer battered fries. They don't taste any different from any other fries. I used to work in a German restaurant that was owned by a woman from Bavaria. The food is authentic. The hazelnut torte was not crazy sweet (good thing) and was very dry. I think it was old. So, it was a very mixed experience. Add to that that with the tip, I walked out $63 lighter. I ordered dessert from the table menu which didn't have the prices on it, but in no world does that add up to $63. Since it was taking so long to get anyone's attention, I paid it without complaint, but it doesn't make me want to return. read more

I absolutely love this place. The schnitzel is my go to every time. Great ambiance and great staff. I always make a point to go there when I am back in town. read more

Atmosphere: Situated in an area of town that is diverse and confortable. The restaurant itself is a little run down which adds to the feel. The space is tight and cramped, what you might expect in the city. Food: Exceptional, the sausages, beef, vegetables, cabbage and beer battered fries were great. I have not been to Germany so I can't comment on how traditional it was but none the less it was great. Service: Nothing to note, friendly and adequate. Overall: I would go back. The food was good and the beer selection was dope! read more

Great food and service. Love the schnitzel, bockwurst, knackwurst and of course the kielbasa! The bier selection is expansive! Will be back!

It's so hard to find a German restaurant around town. This is a very authentic German Restaurant, the food is amazing. I've gone to Germany and the meals I tried tasted the same there and at this restaurant. This place has a bar area as well and an extensive gift shop with European products. Service depends on who is the server, I've had good servers and bad ones as well. I still give this place 5 stars, but I think the service could be better. The restaurant itself is very cute and unique. read more

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We met up with some family friends at the Bier Garden for lunch in Portsmouth earlier this year. What prompted us to choose this dining venue had origins in how our families met; our families were both living in Germany, belonging to the same support communities and social networks. Living in Deustchland, we developed our appreciation for German cuisine, and of course German beer. After leaving Germany, we would often reminisce on our time there and seek out German cuisine whenever practical. I wouldn't say that our taste for German cuisine is refined, however, we generally knew what we sought out in the dishes. With that being said, the Bier Garden had exceeded our expectations and delivered an authentic experience from start to finish. Beginning with the location, the venue sits on a main thoroughfare through the city of Portsmouth. There is street parking, but depending on your luck, it is a hit-or-miss. We had intentions of going to the Children's Museum of Virginia, so we opted to park at the public lot just behind the museum which sits several blocks away - not too bad of a walk. The Bier Garden almost sits almost inconspicuously amongst the other dining venues in the row, however the gated alleyway stands out above others. It was raining that day, so there was a decent sized puddle that we had to navigate through in order to get to the entrance. As we entered, it felt like we had stepped through a portal that brought us back to Bavaria. Aside from the outcrop dining area, much of the interior design was in similar fashion to what we experienced dining throughout Germany. Similarly, holding true to said economically-efficient design, the space was rather tight, but cozy. We brought in a stroller and had to set it away from where we sat. The hosts and waitresses were incredibly friendly and welcoming. They were quite accommodating and patient, especially with the number of children in our party. The menu was surprisingly diverse in selections and offerings. Similarly, the beer selections exceeded our expectations as well. We settled on some Dunkels, pairing them with schnitzels and spatzel, which turned out wonderfully. The potato salad was a bit-underwhelming (less vinegary than we liked), but overall the food and beverages hit the spot. Overall, a great venue, and a perfect spot to sit down with family and friends to enjoy a nice meal. read more

Schnitzel was great! And the beer batter fries. Beer cheese is Lots of German ppl, my mother included, and it's good food!! read more

The Bier Garden - Entry way! - German Near Me - Portsmouth, Virginia

After a long walk around the local area, I decided on this place as a quick stop for lunch. I was pleasantly surprised at the quaint atmosphere of the outdoor seating area. Simple but inviting for large parties. Service was excellent, friendly, and fast. One thing that was cool, the music...German music played in the background while cars passed noisily by... It was a fun little vibe. As for the Noël, it was crisp, light, delicious with a little bite. Yet very refershing. Serving sizes are perfect, not too much, not too little. Just right. The flavors were spot on, the food was hearty. My favorite German restaurant thus far. read more

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My family visited the Bier Garden this past weekend for a late lunch. I ordered the Jager Schnitnzel, which came out as a tough, dried up, plain piece of pork. No mushroom sauce. My wife had the Schweinhaxe which came out as dried-up and tough so hard she could barely cut with a steak knife. We lived in 3 different locations for 9 years in Germany. We know what authentic German food is supposed to be. We were VERY DISAPPOINTED and would not recommend this restaurant. read more

We travel to Portsmouth for Bier Garden. Amazing food, beer cheese is to die for and the schnitzel bites are great every time. Don't get me started on the spatzle We usually order online just because that's what we're used to but we love picking up our order and waiting in the little garden area that truly transports you to a European bistro! Hostesses are always quick to bring us our food and it's always packaged well. read more

We had dinner at The Bier Garden in honor of Volksfest (aka Oktoberfest) in Germany. I made a reservation for 8 and we had one more sow unexpectedly. When I arrived early to make sure we could get seated I was given a few options. The first option was outside in what looked to be a store room with some folding chairs and some outdoor chairs. This was not suitable, especially for the larger gentlemen apart of our group. I was then seated inside another area and was told we'd have the two larger tables and another side table we could move if needed. Sadly this wasn't the truth because they then sat another family on the other table my group was supposed to get. We ended up having 9 people scrunched together on one table meant for maybe 6 people. As for the food, it was okay. The large pretzel didn't have any salt or butter on it. I ordered the sausage platter (not really a platter) with German potato salad and sauerkraut. My one bockwurst (was supposed to have two) was okay, but was hard to eat without flatware. Finally we just got up to get our own since I server was too busy (seemed very overwhelmed). Finally I ordered dessert, only to find all the cakes I'd wanted to order were not available. The cake I did settle for, the chocolate praline, was not very good, definitely store bought. read more

The Bier Garden - Sausage platter with German potato salad and sauerkraut - German Near Me - Portsmouth, Virginia

Schnitzel was overcooked, perhaps dirty oil. Server was nice and attentive but food wasn't good at all. read more