Abbey W.

Had one of THE best meals I've had in some time at Brenner Pass a few weekends ago. Starting with the drinks, I had the delicious Pearental Advisory cocktail & my date had a tasty beer. We moved on to sharing the beef tartare which was seasoned wonderfully. As our main, we split the scallops & a beautiful potato side dish I can't remember the name of but it was an amazing pairing. The scallops were some of the best I've ever eaten! To finish, we got coffees & split the pecorino cake, which our waiter described as a mix between a cheesecake & a pound cake. Wow! It was absolutely amazing. The ice cream & dried figs and apricots topped it off perfectly. Additionally, the intimate atmosphere of the restaurant was perfect for a date night!

Jenny H.

Earthy crisp decorated vibe with warm lighting. High ceiling in part of restaurant makes it a bit loud if your seated in the main area so go early if you like a quieter evening. We were seated on the border of the entrance and main area so we're able to have ez convos. Service was friendly and helpful from start to finish. I ordered the Crayola Goatee which is a whiskey based drink and it was delish and incredibly smooth. My son enjoyed the alcohol free "the substance" which was refreshing and light with a nice warm spice finish and my husband got a dark lager on draft which he really liked- always challenging to find a dark beer on draft at most places. We ordered the fondue for the appetizer along with a few drinks and loved all of it! So sad I forgot to take a picture of the towering dippers for the fondue! It was so impressive I got lost in the moment. Yay! The dippers included roasted cauliflower, cornichons, bread, potatoes and speck. All of it was perfect with the melted cheese . For dinner we got the arctic char, the ribeye and the cacio de Pepe. We were all very happy with our choices. The char was delicate and incredibly flavorful and was rich and light at the same time. My husband and son split the ribeye and the pasta which made the perfect plate. Opinions stating that the ribeye was better than bookbinders were made and no arguments offered . For dessert the smoked pumpkin pot de Creme won easily over the chocolate torte and the pistachio financier came in close second for its uniqueness. The torte was the only less than stellar item of the evening but everything else was so good it didn't matter. We will definitely be back

Casey S.

I was so excited to try Brenner Pass for the first time and it exceeded my expectations! The restaurant has a beautiful interior as well as a shaded patio. The cool lighting and candles make it a great place for for a celebratory dinner or date night. You can also make reservations in advance. The menu rotates in order to serve what is fresh and in season. I order the Tuna Confit. It was divine! The ingredients were all incredibly fresh and flavorful. I enjoy every bite! My friend's scalloped dish also looked fantastic. Additionally, the serve specialty drinks and desserts. We order the Pot de Crème and I would highly recommend it. The chocolate was super rich and smooth, the cream was nice & fluffy, and the salted cocoa nips on top added so much texture and flavor. You need to try it!

Elyse E.

Really enjoyable spot from a recent Top Chef contestant. Probably my favorite of many top-tier spots on our most recent trip to Richmond. Our server was kind, funny, and attentive. We quickly ordered wine, and picked the Kolfolk Intra! The Wild Red, which was fantastic. We paired this with the fondue appetizer. We were warned that the fondue could be a bit too large as it is meant to serve up to 4, but we were like "watch this" and devoured the entire thing easily because it was SO delicious. Whoever thought to provide little cocktail pickles/ cornichons as dipping material is a genius. We still had room afterward somehow, so we also ordered the bolognese bianco, which was extremely unique and very memorable and tasty. For dessert, we finished things off with the chocolate pot de creme, which might be one of my top desserts of all time. Really. Everything was pleasant and the atmosphere was refined. This meal was definitely a treat in many ways, but I hope to be back on our next trip down to RVA for more of that amazing fondue - and everything else.

Cecilia F.

Went to Brenner Pass for a work dinner. It was a Tuesday evening so the restaurant was quiet. We had a great time. We weren't a huge party so the setting was great. We had an attentive server, who appeared to be very mindful and gave us time and space to talk. Being available while not persistent. I enjoyed a rum based cocktail to start with, it was delicious. It was strong yet smooth and easy to drink. We ordered the donuts to share as starters, why it's called donut is a mystery. But it was delicious. Very rich flavor! Although happy we shared as a full one would have been excessive. For the main course, some of my party chose the mackerel or burger. I went for the scallops. They were very well cooked and the eggplant purée and sides went great together. We ordered a variety of desserts to share: highly recommend the chocolate mousse. That was the winner for me! Great experience all around.

Jordan H.

Not impressed. We went for valentine's day and it was $85 per person with a prix fixed menu. We ordered the snapper tartare, mussels, rockfish, fried hen of the woods mushrooms, chocolate torte and the elevated Funnel cakes (I forgot the name of them). We also ordered 4 drinks total and they were so inconsistent. The first one was okay, but the next 2, which were the same drinks were not good at all. The appetizers were okay. We enjoyed the mussels, so I was excited for the rest of the course, but was severely let down. The rockfish was pretty small and had very fishy skin on top. The best thing on the plate were the mustard greens, so that's saying something. The fried hen of the woods mushrooms with risotto was super disappointing. The risotto was soooo overcooked and soggy. Then we got our desserts and were flabbergasted with how small the chocolate torte was. I wanted to ask the waitress where the rest of it was. Overall, after spending over $300, we will unfortunately not be coming back.

Aki T.

It was Saturday, I am glad we made a reservation. We had our seat on time. Food was ok but really nothing special. The roast beef was pretty dry, and the meatloaf tasted no meat inside. Salads were great! Fresh green with delicious dressing. The best thing to eat were French Toast and grilled oranges. We saw people there with families and friends. With $35 per person before tip and tax, we wish we had more delicious food or at least with one drink. We paid our parking for $14!! Even it says it's free on weekends

Sierra J.

Had a lovely time at Brenner Pass to celebrate our anniversary! When we arrived there was a card awaiting us which was a lovely touch. The bartender poured us two glass of complimentary bubbles to celebrate! We started with oysters and the crudo which were amazing!!! The crudo was bright and refreshing. The oysters were wavelengths from VA. I am not normally an east coast oyster girl but these were delicious! For entrees my husband got the burger and I got the octopus and pepperoni gnocchi. Both were decadent! The burger was so good one of the best my husband has had. It's perfectly juicy and the horseradish on it goes so well with everything. The gnocchi was awesome-- if you haven't had octopus don't be afraid it the octopus is tender and a lovely part of the dish. For dessert we got the pot de crème which was also great and had a layer of a coffee whip situation on top. It was so good! I got two drinks the solipsis -- kind of like a white Negroni and the Palermo - margarita like. My husband had a Mezcal Negroni type drink and another drink that we can't recall the name of! But it was awesome as well. Definitely check out brenner pass!!!

Jake W.

Brenner Pass is our favorite fine dining spot in Richmond. I will also argue they make the best Ribeye in town! For drinks we had: - Not Peeling Well - if you are in the mood for a sweet apple flavored cocktail this is for you. Also much larger portion than most cocktails here. - Solipsis - light, tanqueray based drink that went wonderfully with the Flounder. - Espresso Martini - on par with what you would expect. The grilled focaccia is a must order, they always mix up the butters and cheeses. It never misses. The ribeye is the best in town, perfectly flavored, often offered with delicious truffles, and this time with tasty side of creamed spinach. Burger was good, but would recommend ordering something more interesting. Savory donut was delicious and if you like raw fish try the crudo, the presentation was wonderful. The Tartiflette is also a must order, we get it as a side to our main course every time. The hearty bacon mixed with scalloped potatoes is to die for. Brenner Pass always keeps the menu fresh! The service is always great here as well. I highly recommend for a date night or special occasion!

Miss L.

Brenner Pass is the most exceptional restaurant in every way: modern industrial styling, inviting ambience, outstanding staff, wonderful menu offerings, specialty cocktails, and a well priced wine selection. The restaurant is spacious, yet separated into intimate dining areas with a wooden slatted decorative wall, varying tables sizes, and an elegant bar area, allowing for private conversations and buffered noise. The wait staff is top notch, super friendly and well versed in the menu options. My daughter and I came to celebrate my birthday. I was showered with well wishes - a birthday card with a sweet message from the staff waiting at my seat, a complimentary glass of sparkling wine for me and my daughter, and a lit candle with my dessert. For dinner, I went with fish of the day: snapper - made to perfection. My daughter had a gourmet burger with delicate, crispy fries. We shared the banana zeppole with a rum caramel and ginger sauce. We loved every bite of our main courses and dessert. The restaurant will introduce a new dining concept following a brief closure at the end of August. I look forward to a new spin on this amazing establishment!

Jen R.

Delicious food and lovely ambience! The roasted eggplant and potato gratin small plates were our favorite! So many exciting delicious flavors! The pastas were good but I think they were a little pricey ($26-34) for the portion size. The pork agnolotti was $26 and not extremely filling. Service was friendly and efficient. Food came out quickly. I would go back to try more seasonal dishes.

Katie W.

I went with some friends to Brenner Pass for the first time and was impressed with the experience. The staff was attentive and the service was quick. And the food was delicious. We had a 9pm reservation, so by the time we were there, they had run out of several entree options, but everyone in the group was able to find something they enjoyed. The restaurant is located in a quiet section of Scott's Addition, and parking was easy to find. The restaurant had very stylish decoration, but we did notice that when the restaurant was full, it got very loud and was hard to hear - the acoustics aren't the best. We still had an enjoyable time.

Tori S.

I love the ambiance of Brenner Pass, however because of their open concept it can get quite loud if you're near a particularly rowdy party like we were. The staff recognized this almost immediately though and moved us to another, much quieter area across the restaurant, which we were very appreciative of. We tried quite a few different items on their rotating menu, which were good. This is a more expensive menu so I tend to have higher expectations when it comes to flavor; especially if the portions are small which they were. In the end it was a nice meal, but it didn't blow me away for the price point.