Fun! ... with a few caveats. First, get there within 45 minutes of it opening, which is at 2:00pm. After that time period, you're gonna be hovering over the tables like a hawk looking for a spot to rest your big ass steins. If you see a small bench spot, go ahead and ask to squeeze in. Most folks will be friendly enough to scooch a bit for you and your friends (hopefully it's just 1 or 2 only). I'd definitely spring for an entire 1L stein. You think you'd only be game for half a liter... but chances are you're gonna be having a fun time chatting with your friends and sitting al fresco on a warm afternoon... you'll want to stay longer and drink more. And it sucks majorly to have to line up again... guarantee another 30 min wait. Speaking of the wait... they need another person behind the taps! 2 cashiers can take the orders and 1 tap master can be dispensing the golden goodness. This can hurry along the wait a lot faster. But honestly, that'd probably fill this up really fast and there really isn't enough seats for such a big crowd. As for the food... loved the bratwurst! It comes with dijon mustard, horseradish that'll singe your nose hairs, and a giant heap of sauerkraut. Though I was bit confused why it had sooo much liquid in the baskets it is served in. That could be drained out a little better. Brats are moist and flavorful. The kraut was great! I ate it like it was a side salad! Deviled eggs were pickled in beet juice... gave it a unique sweet tang. I added a goop of horseradish to balance it out. Hoo wee! Waitresses are really fast with serving the food and they're always coming around to pick up your empty dishes/glasses. They either do that to replenish for the bar or they want to retrieve those back before it ends up in some TimBuk2 bag (yoink!). Also, you will no doubt bust out your bad German accent during your stay here. Auf Wiedersehen! read more

BEER: 4.5 Not a large selection of beer, but definitely a great one! I probably had one of the best hefeweizens I've ever tasted in the US; it was the closest thing to the hefeweizens I tried in Munich. The red ale was also a solid choice. FOOD: 3 Can't really say much, but I had their pretzels and pickles. Pretzels were okay, kind of dry. Homemade pickles were great. ATMOSPHERE: 5 Outside, picnic style seating only. Laid-back. Cute. It reminded me of a backyard. read more

Dear Yelp, Be careful what you order. Food is delicious but if you're not careful they might give you more food than you intended to order. Check your receipt before paying. Order a pretzel and lemonade soda! read more

3.5 stars On a sunny day, this is a great place to escape to and people watch. It's very minimal (small fenced in area with some benches and tables) but there is usually always a line to purchase beer/food. There are long picnic tables and benches to sit down with your beer (good selection but only sell 0.5 or 1L). Beer is good, food is average. Seems like they almost want to promote turnover since the barrier to getting a 2nd drink is pretty high (would have to get back in line). We would've liked to stay longer and get another beer but was not in the mood to stand back in line for another 20-30 min. read more

Pretty impressed with Biergarten. The space is cool and reminds me of a slightly more antiseptic Zeitgeist. Their pretzels are very nice--warm and chewy but with a good taste. I'd imagine if I ate sausage they'd be pretty good too. Taking credit cards is a big plus--though I wish they had a slightly larger selection of beers. There really don't have anything "big"--even the dark larger tastes more like a light ale than a porter. read more

We walked by here on the way to Smitten's across the street and knew that we had to check this place out. It's an old parking lot decked out with shipping containers that have been converted into food/beverage stands. I had the Hefeweizen. My friend ordered some deviled eggs, along with a small bottle of some novelty German drink called Underberg. I have to say that Underberg is probably one of the nastiest drinks I've ever tried, it tasted like an alcoholic version of some potent Chinese herbal medicine. The eggs were dyed a bright, artificial pink, not too sure what the point of this was aside from wow factor. They were darn tasty though. Beer was good as well. It's always nice to be able to enjoy beer outside, although it was pretty chilly that day. We did notice that the employees were handing out blankets to whoever wanted to bundle up some more. Very thoughtful. read more

Relaxing outdoor space in the middle of SF? Yep, it does exist. Walking by you might mistake it for an rundown park with its miscellaneous picnics tables scattered about, but work taking the detour in. I visited on a Wednesday night when the burger special runs - a time I highly recommend. Less crowded than weekend afternoons and food is excellent. If it gets cold just ask for a blanket! They have plenty to share. read more

Been here twice in the past two weeks. Solid beer and food options, though slightly expensive. The bratwurst was amazing! There's nothing special about the place though, nothing that gives it any character, that's my main complaint. But overall it's a nice place to grab a beer outside on a nice day. read more

Biergarten is a perfect place to go during the day when the sun is out. It gets cold and breezy when the sun goes down, and they do have blankets (which is a nice touch!), but it is outdoors so there's that. The beer mixers are delicious! I love the lemon soda/beer combo, and their food selection is solid German street food. However, the line does get long, so beat the rush by coming at an earlier than usual lunch time. read more

Came here on a sunny Sunday afternoon with a group of girlfriends ready to get our chill & drank on. You order at the counter and grab one of their picnic tables outside. Apparently its hard to get a table, but we came around 1:30pm and there were many tables available. So come right when they open if you don't want to wait for seating! They don't allow pets (unfortunately), but I explained that my little Maltese was a service dog and they allowed him in under the condition that he stays leashed and on the ground the entire time and not on the tables. Fair enough! Thanks Biergarten for being understanding :) I had the frankfurter and the cider since I'm not a beer drinker. The frankfurter was delicious and came with a generous serving of sauerkraut. I'm not usually a fan of sauerkraut but I found it to be delicious! The cider was not too dry and not too sweet, perfect in my opinion. The service is prompt, the prices are reasonable, and the beer and food options are vast and tasty! We had the deviled eggs, the brat basket, and the gnome burger- everything was delicious. Biergarten is a gem in Hayes Valley and a place that me and my friends will come hang out on the weekends. read more

Beers, check. Snacks, check. Fun atmosphere and blankets for the city's chilly days, check. read more

Finally been to the Biergarten - it's across the street from me but it took me 10 months to try it! Good thing for half days. And a testament to how popular it is! Beer selection is okay -- you could always go to suppenkuche for beer without a wait. The real advantage is having a pretzel, a pickle, or a brat outside on long picnic tables with groups of up to ten to a table. They carded a friend of ours who was over 40. He didn't have his ID because we were doing a company offsite before that required running. They didn't care. Color me ignorant, but that feels like some pretty unempowered employees IMHO. Are we in sf? Die Bier garten habt real estate but that's it in my opinion. Outside drinking and food and ample space? Go to the falafel place. read more

I actually really like this place, but the hassle of getting either beer or food makes it just okay. Pros: - Great location - Outside atmosphere - Great beer & Decent Food Cons: - Time spent standing in line - Time spent away from the rest of your party standing in line - Time spent with the rest of your party standing in line - No pets (but I don't hold this against them, every business gets to choose their preference) read more

First of all, I have to say the whole concept of a "beer garden" is freaking awesome! Biergarten is exactly what its name implies, which is essentially an casual, fun outdoors gastropub that serves up an eclectric menu of German favorites like Bratwurst with fresh pretzles, maple syrup bacon bread pudding and wide array of drinks. They are currently in the process of expanding the business so expect longer hours during the coming summer. My friend and I had very fortunately stumbled upon Biergarten on our way to Chantal Guillon for macaroons, while waiting to be seated for dinner. Both of us decided to return after our dinner reservation for late night (~7pm) spirits and snacks. Although they were bustling with people around dinner time, the crowd began to thin down when we got there...so there was no line and plenty of blankets, seating available. And now I can proudly say that we were very happy with this decision! There were 2 draft beers, 2 wines offerings that evening with several snacks. We decided on a white dessert wine, Pilsner and maple syrup bacon bread pudding to share. Everything was delicious, although the bread pudding was a little burnt at the bottom. Our Pilsner was big enough to be shared between the two of us. The warmly lit ambiance and complimentary blankets offered a nice shelter against the chilly winter night, overall making the scenery extremely sweet and comfortable...to the extent in which I ended up taking a short nap amidst our talking, snacking and drinking. Overall, it was the icing on top of great evening. Even though I didn't eat here...judging by the hungry bites my fellow customers were taking, the menus would definitely be worth exploring! The portions of their entrees may not filling enough for dinner but would serve as generous snacks to pair with drinks. I would say that this is a great place to for a laid-back hangout with friends on a weekday night, after work, or weekend. Good choice! Will definitely be returning with more friends read more

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We came on a Sunday afternoon at around 1pm when they opened. Soon after, all the tables filled up and the lineup for beer and food reached 45 minutes. Food: curry wurst / bratwurst were delicious. Had the wheat beer too which was pretty good. Overall, pretty decent. Setting: picnic bench-type seating with no overhead shading. Bring sunblock or cover up. Lots of us got burned. There are two separate washrooms for men and women though I was told there's a urinal in the women's washroom. Summary: prepare to wait. Bring sunblock. Go early for a table. read more

The idea is awesome. Fence off an outdoor area and serve beer. On a sunny day, it doesn't get any better than this if you you are just looking for something to pass the time by with some good friends. The Beer: The beer is good German imports. It's not gonna blow your mind away or anything, but its good. They usually have 2 or 3 on tap. And you have two size options. The liter or half. $14/$7. The Food: Didn't try, but the pretzels looked good. The Setting: In the middle of Hayes Valley next to a park and some other food stands makes it a gem in the city. There is plenty of sun when the sun is out and a lot of SF culture. Not much to the fenced off area but the food bar, beer bar, and picnic tables to hang out at. Simple. What I don't like: The lines. I recommend getting a liter if you planning on hanging around for a bit. As with most things in SF, lines here can get ridiculous. Of course this also depends on how lucky you are. Anything after lunch is insane on a sunny day. It could take you almost half an hour to get a beer and seated. And you'll have to get back in line if you want more beer! Maybe an express line for those that already got beer and just want a refill? If that was the case I would have given this place 5 stars!!! read more

We were on our way to Smitten and stumbled across this little gem. Even though I had given up beer (well, newly given up as a month and a half ago) and a most of us didn't drink beer, I am SO glad we did anyways! It's such a cute idea and would be an awesome place to hang out and catch up with friends in the summer. It was still winter though and a little chilly at 4PM in the afternoon, but hey. When in SF.... do what San Franciscians do right? We waiting probably a little over half an hour to make our way to the front. The girl pouring our beer was super nice and knowledgable and informed us of the different brews they had on draft. We even got to sample a few of them! I forgot which one we got, but it was tasty. Two size options: A liter or a half. With my newly found appreciation for clean eating and giving up beer, I opted for the half. Wise choice on my behalf. *Pats on back* By the time we all got our beers and wine, a table opened up. Score! Then it got chilly the longer we stayed out there. Probably around 5PM. The nice lady that worked there asked us if we wanted blankets. YES! Double score! Definitely an awesome place to check out! read more

One of my favourite places in Hayes Valley especially when it's not too cold outside. They have half litre and 1 litre jugs of beers, for $8-9 and $15-16 respectively. The selection of beers is quite good. The place has large picnic-style benches. If you go on warm evenings it can get pretty crowded, but usually you should be able to find a spot. They also have some snacks, such as pretzels, pretzel knots, deviled eggs. I thought the pretzels were fantastic! I love the place overall, though wish they had heating lamps - that would make it an all-year around spot for me, as opposed to just a summer spot. read more

Imagine a small, cozy parking lot filled with picnic tables and people who serve you beer and food from repurposed shipping containers, and you have Biergarten. Simple, no fuss, no frills. Beer is limited to a handful of selections, but all of them are good, so no problems there. Food was very tasty -- good sausages, excellent salads. The pretzels aren't worth all the ranting and raving, but they're still good. This place gets really popular really quick, especially on a nice day, so get here early or be prepared to wait. I got here 30 minutes after opening and had to wait another 30 just to get my food. Friends who joined us later had to wait even longer. read more

The beer selection is very limited, but the ones I tried were delicious. The prices for a 1L serving are pretty spendy, though, so I suggest asking to taste first if you're not familiar with the beers to ensure you like what you're getting. So far I've only tried a few things from the kitchen, but everything I've tried was really good. The pickles and deviled eggs were great snacks (though I'm not really sure I'm feeling the bright pink dye (beets?) on the eggs). Sausages were delicious too. Service is quick though the lines are usually pretty long. Other patrons have been really friendly about sharing the limited number of tables. They have heavy blankets for colder days and nights. How cool is that? My only complaints are that it does get VERY crowded. You can end up waiting for 15+ minutes to get a drink, and even longer to snag a table. I wish their opening hours weren't so limited, as it's tough to get a group together while they're open. Finally, they don't allow smoking. Not a big deal for me, as I don't smoke, but it's yet another reason I have trouble convincing friends to come here. Sometimes we wonder why we didn't just go to Zeitgeist.. read more

Cute outdoor venue near park with amazing pork sliders but warm beer. read more

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Sweet place for beer outdoors. All ages so we took our daughter who loved the pretzels and sausages. Great beer in 1/2 liters and liters. Don't let the "not good for all ages" deter you. We had fun in the sun...though as it's SF it's mostly cold. Wear layers. read more

Since this city seems to have a huge lack of restaurants/bars with nice outdoor patios, this place is a little gem in my opinion. With giant tables (that are to be shared with strangers and friends alike) overlooking the small park in Hayes Valley, the Biergarten makes a perfect destination for a sunny afternoon. After dark, they turn on the hanging lights above. This would give the place a romantic atmosphere, if it weren't for people shouting "chug, chug, chug!!!" around you. Yes, the line to the bar can get a little long, but use that time to make a new friends with some of the folks waiting there with you. Once you order, don't forget to grab a pretzel or bratwurst basket to go with your with a tasty beverage. read more

What an awesome place to spend a chill afternoon sipping on some beer, or for some full on day drinking! This little outdoor beer garden is located in Hayes Valley, right next to a little park with a playground. Almost makes you feel like you're in a suburb, and not right in the middle of the city! We came on a sunny Sunday afternoon a couple minutes after they opened. The line was relatively short and a couple tables were free. After we sat down though, the place started to fill up FAST! Before long, there were people standing around waiting for tables, and the line was out the entrance! I suggest trying to come as close to opening as possible, cause this place gets packed. The beers they have are unique and tasty, and are fairly priced. They offer half and full liter glasses. I didn't get the chance to sample the food, the pretzels looked amazing! Maybe next time... read more

Outdoor drinking! Gets very packed. But it is a great social atmosphere with communal picnic bench seating. Get: The 1L Beer. The line gets long and isn't that quick, so you want to minimize your visits. Frankfurt Special - Skinny sausage on a pretzel bun with a pile of sauerkraut, jalapeño slices, and mustard. read more

You gotta ask yourself one question. "Do I feel like getting wasted?" Well do ya? Punks! The biergarten is a great place for someone to get hammered. Just kidding. The line itself takes about 45 minutes so naturally the first question I asked myself was "2 steins or 1." It's very important you see because 2 balances the very fine art of being happy and off your chair hammered and 1 is "oh i am definitely going to be sober by the time i get my second one." I opted for two steins. It was an absolutely wonderful decision and the sun was shining brighter than it had before I started drinking. So point of the story. Don't be a wuss and double fist some steins. I promise it isn't lonely on the floor. Five stars for atmosphere (cute as hell), beers, food, bathrooms (so cute). Minus one for the line that put me in that awful 2v1 predicament in the first place. read more

Hier ist mein lieblings kneipe! Ich habe das Bier und der Lebensmittel sehr gern. ;) Haha Ok just kidding, I won't attempt a German review... Yes, this really is my favorite hangout after work because it's outside and the beer and food rocks! The people that work here are super nice, the bathrooms are clean (plus it's a good idea to have storage containers for restrooms) and lastly, the atmosphere is great. Everyone looks like they're having a great time and I love bringing people here. Super 5 star bonus earner: Even if it's cold outside, thank you for providing plenty of warm blankets! Now that's taking care of your customers! read more

I love Biergarten and so has everyone I've brought here. I also like the concept of reusing old shipping containers and turning them into this beer garden. Every time I'm here I must get the deviled eggs. A few other items I recommend are the pork belly sliders, the bratwurst platter, pretzel and the gnome burger. The curry potatoes that accompany the bratwurst are great. They have good German beer! Outdoor communal seating allows for socialization amongst other patrons. I said it once and I'll say it again, I love Biergarten. read more

Biergarten - Deviled eggs - German Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Coming here definitely made my friends and I reminisce about our recent time studying abroad in Germany. Though it was certainly a different experience, I think this place did a pretty accurate job in replicating the atmosphere of a typical German Biergarten. More so like ones you might see in Berlin with it's industrial urban feel. The beer was good, slightly more expensive that we were used to, but can't complain too much about that since we were used to buying beer for 3 Euros a pop in Germany. So...bad comparison. One suggestion I might make is maybe add some fries to the menu? Currywurst just isn't the same without some pommes. Other than that this is a great place to drink, hang out and catch up with friends. read more

The prices are steep. Large selection of craft beers tho the bites weren't great. The pretzel was not fresh. It was stale bread and cold (w/ mustard, and horseradish). The Bratwurst came with potatoes and seemed more traditional & reasonable. read more

Terrible food!!!! My sandwich the "cheese knot" was TINY, and the cheese inside was not even melted in the center. The pretzel was soggy. This food was definitely not made with any care. I wish I had eaten before I went. The beer and rose were good but that didn't justify the terrible food to me. Will not be coming back. read more

Biergarten - The inside of my sandwich- disgusting - German Near Me - San Francisco, California

I like the conecpt of drinking outside (admirer of Zeitgeist). They do sell half and full liter beers at reasonalbe prices. It's still new so expect to wait on long lines but the turnover is pretty fast so by the time you get a beer/food, there will be a place to sit. I must say, after ordering food with our beer, the cost skyrocketed. The food is very expensive for what you get. For the cost of aONE bratwurst and some sauerkraut, you can buy 2 packages of Aidelle's sausages (I'm just sayin'). Despite my 2 star rating, I will go back for the beer and ambience - but I will eat first. read more

One of the few true outdoor places to drink in the city to enjoy some nice bavarian brews. For the most part its a pretty legit beer garden with great beer decent small bites and a nice place to hipster watch. Their line system is of course, puts the TSA to shame. They really ought to fix that. read more

My cousin showed me the Yelp page for Biergarten and I tinged at the thought of going here. Hipsters. Cold SF weather. (insert something crummy about SF). Was I wrong! When I got here with my cousin and her friend I was expecting the line to stretch out into the sidewalk but it didn't, so the wait time was very reasonable. Also keep an eye out for a space opening up so you can sit down with your glorious liter of beer. When I went to order, the person working the taps was very friendly and helped me choose a beer, even offering me if I wanted to try some to make sure I would like it. We all got a liter of Edelweiss and that was enjoyable. As for the food (I'm not sure if it was because I was hungry or not) we ordered the bratwurst with sauerkraut and that was pretty delish. Later we asked the server as he was cleaning up our trays what he would recommend. He said that the sliders (cow tongue and pork belly) were good. I was thrown off when he said cow tongue but I just bit the bullet and ate it. It was pretty delicious on my part. Never know unless you try... I also saw the reviews for Biergarten and saw some contradicting things. The one review saying they couldn't get a knife? There were knifes and forks a plenty! When we ran out of napkins we flagged down a server and he put in more napkins in the cup where it was organized with the forks and knives. And I'm not sick from the food... Although it was my first time there, some pro-tips to follow by the next time I go: 1. Dress in layers (SF weather can get really cold and windy in an instant). 2. If you start getting cold, they lend out blankets, but get them before they lend them all out! 3. Just get the liter. Don't skimp out on yourself. 3. It'll probably be better to come on a "off" day, as in Wednesday or Thursday probably when they open up or later in the evening. I went on a Wednesday at around 6:30PM and it looked like it was dying out around 8PM ish. 4. GO WITH FRIENDS!!! read more

You can probably find me here on any given Saturday afternoon. The bier is good. The atmosphere is cool. The prices are moderate. Sadly I have yet to try the food. I always end up getting filled up on bier and decide to stumble across the street to Smitten for an ice cream dinner. read more

I came to Biergarten for a quick bite but quickly made friends in the outdoor friendly atmosphere. I ordered the bratwurst with a tangy sauerkraut and spicy brown mustard on pretzel bread. When my sausage arrived it protruded out of both sides of the short pretzel bun, which kind of reminded me of the Scandinavian hot-dogs. This allowed me to taste the meat, which was very tasty. I was pleased to find the heaping amount of sauerkraut on top and paired with the mustard and freshly baked pretzel bun I was in heaven. I'm sad to say I didn't stay long enough to grab a beer but the selection looked more than adequate and I'm sure would go very well with the food. I'll be back to try something else and drink up for last time! read more

Okay beer but count me in on a sunny SF day! I had huge expectations, Biergarten, because you're German. Your Organic Wheat beer was a disappointment but I liked the easygoing environment. Please surprise me with your dark beer next time! I'll be back! read more

Food was amazing, beer is cold and refreshing. Friendly and fast service. Great place to spend an afternoon with friends. The cider is crisp and refreshing without being too sweet. The sausage platter is fantastic. The pretzel is served with horseradish and mustard, and the pickles are fresh and crisp. read more

Love their beer! Love the atmosphere! Love their sausages! We need more of these authentic beer garden in the city! It is a great hang out place anytime of the day and kids friendly too. read more

Biergarten - German Near Me - San Francisco, California

There's not a lot I enjoy doing more on a lazy San Francisco afternoon than sitting back, enjoying the fresh air, and drinking. It didn't take a genius to decide that this kind of place might thrive in a place like Hayes Valley, but I applaud him nonetheless. There's plenty of tables, they've got a great location and on a nice day, this place is pretty close to perfect. But the wait can be long (or really long) and even with a beer, can get pretty bone-chillingly cold. If you can will yourself to look past that, you're golden! read more