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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!
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
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!
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.
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.
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.
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
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!!!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
4 years ago
We came out to Brenner Pass last night to celebrate Mothers Day with my lady and her mom. I honestly didn't expect much walking up to the place because it's tucked away in a random little spot of Scotts Addition, but I was wrong. Very modern and sleek, along with some fantastic food. We shared the fried oysters, the gratin potatoes, and last but not least, the lamb sausage, which set the night up to be something special. I mean, it was exceptional. The service was excellent, Sydney was her name and the entrees set the bar even higher. We may have found one of our new favorite restaurants. Thank you for a special night and for helping celebrate a loved woman. read more
4 years ago
We came here for dinner after drinks and snacks at Pinky's. Our reservation was for 5:30 and we arrived 5:05 and our table was ready. We asked to sit at the bar for a drink before being seated, and they were more than happy to accommodate. At the bar, we had the Clandestine Maneuvers (olive oil gin, size, vermouth blend, celery, bay leaf, black peppercorns) and the Petrichor (Japanese whisky, pineau des Charentes, quinquina blanc, and umami). The Clandestine was a riff on a martini and was very good. The Petrichor was very interesting, and almost had a chocolate aftertaste. We really liked both drinks. For dinner, we ordered the marinated artichokes, flammkuchen, and the arctic char. It was all excellent. The marinated artichokes were paired terrifically with potato chips, olive blend, anchovies, and aioli. The flammkuchen was my personal favorite. It was a pizza dough base, with tallegio cheese, persillade (green salsa blend), crushed chilis, and anchovies with potatoes. We split the Arctic char, which was served over braised fennel, and chive oil. The fish was cooked to perfection and the braised fennel and fava beans were perfectly buttery. Such a great meal and highly recommend Brenner Pass to everyone. read more
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9 years ago
I'd like to thank the world's worst first date for inadvertently leading me to this ridiculously wonderful restaurant. I don't think I've ever bolted from someone quite so fast. I'll leave it at that! Fortunately, a Yelp friend was free and nearby, so we salvaged the night by walking over to Brenner Pass. It was down the street by happenstance and we took the chance to visit on a Saturday night without a reservation. Definitely book in advance if you can, as they do fill up. The bar area is first come, first serve, and we were lucky to snag a couple seats. I've been back twice since in the last few weeks, and I'm just totally obsessed. If my wallet could handle it, I'd legit eat here daily. AMBIANCE: Cool, chill, clean, modern, open. It's not huge but it's laid out well. In addition to the gorgeous bar area, I love the tables along the back wall. I'll definitely request that section for future reservations. And when the weather gets consistently warmer, I'd also love to dine outside. They have a nice section of outdoor tables. DRINKS: BP has one of the best-curated beer selections I've seen in RVA. I've had stuff from Hill Farmstead, De Molen, Collective Arts, and locals. I'd like to request LoverBeer. I adore that Italian brewery and have yet to find it in RVA. I also love their cocktails! I need to branch out more, but I've tried sips of the sherry cobbler and their rum mojito drink. One of these days I'll try the gin with egg white, but I keep getting pulled back into their beer menu! It just pairs so well with the Alpine-inspired cuisine! FOOD: - Fondue (Gruyere, Emmentaler): Be careful ordering more dishes if you go for this! It's SO filling. Probably best to have four people for it. My friend and I struggled through and didn't finish it. The fondue comes with a heaping portion of pickles, fingerling potatoes, and sourdough bread. I loved it with the bread! - Fondue Frites: This is my favorite plate. Even my mom loved it, and she doesn't like cheese. That's saying something. I've had it twice now, and it's just so darn good with the crispy speck and pickles and smooth fondue and ugh; I just love it so much. - Fondue Burger: Yes, a $16 burger is outrageous, but it's worth the price tag IMO! Only thing is that the chef hasn't listened to me each time I've ordered it. I said 'medium, without pink but not burned'...the first time it was bright pink inside. Last time was pink but not bright. I just had to not look at it, because the actual flavor was delectable. Guess I'll trust the chef! The burger comes with plain fries and a housemade thick aioli. - Cheese and Charcuterie: I've had several different pieces, but the Tete de Moine is now my go-to. It's so darn pretty and accessible and wonderful. [How many adjectives have I used in this review now...? Haha.] Fontina is also nice, and the prosciutto is a fair portion. Goes well with the spicy mustard! - House Bread: Sourdough bread that comes with a gob of amazing butter. I made sure none of that pretty stuff went to waste! - Bolognese Bianco: Definitely a solid pasta dish. I have leftovers to eat for lunch tomorrow. I'm excited. - Spigarello and Ricotta Agnolotti: Pass. The only fail I've had on their menu so far. $18 for a small bit of pasta that just didn't feel very inventive or unique. - Brussel Sprouts: There's really no need to order additional sides here, but the sprouts are top tier. - Honey Gelato: Oh, my goodness. This stuff was awesome. Each time I've visited, I've spent about $60 split, post-tax/tip. It's worth it for the quality and quantity of different dishes available. BP is such a hidden gem in RVA, and I wish them so much success in the future. read more
4 years ago
Beautiful dinner date. Just what we needed ! Perfect service and every dish was expertly crafted. Will be back for sure. read more
I had high expectations after driving over 7 hours. We had a very early 5pm dinner reservation. It was an unusual situation but nonetheless the 4 of us were all excited. For starters, when we arrived it was empty as expected with an early reso. So we started with some cocktails which are very good. From presentation to taste we were very pleased. We started with fondue to share. The actual cheese was very tasty- the actual food to dip was odd and seemed like it was dumped on a plate: cubes of bread, mini pickles, prosciutto, broccoli and fingerling potatoes. It was above ok. For dinner 2 of us got the beef Tortelli, 1 Bolognese Bianco and the Rib Eye. The Tortelli comes out as 4 Tortellis on top of a sauce. When first served there was kind of a let down like- that's all??? However, the taste was incredibly flavorful and very yummy. It's true I was a tad yearning for one more- but it's so flavorful. The bolognese is also- super flavorful. Fresh, fresh pasta. So good and a healthy portion. I wasn't able to taste the rib eye as our son sucked it down. He did however offer a taste of the potato. Like a latke hash brown - yum. Overall the flavor was good. It is on the pricier side for Richmond, however it is definitely a place with super fresh ingredients and extreme flavor. Good atmosphere and really good, knowledgeable service. read more
4 years ago
The food here is amazing. We got the flammekuchen, Brenner burger and crispy pork and chocolate torte. Everything was amazing. Our waiter Will was extremely attentive and very nice, he really made the dining experience better. read more
5 years ago
We had been wanting to come to Brenner Pass for some time and a Friday night date before we give birth afforded us the opportunity finally! Service was very good. Our water was never without refilling, they were attentive without being overbearing, and hospitable enough that I felt they were taking care of us without being annoying. I do wish they had asked if we had any dietary restrictions for a couple of reasons that we'll get into in a moment. We had two apps, two entrees, and two desserts. For the apps we had the Flammkuchen and the Warm Delicata Salad. Since we had no idea what a Flammkuchen was, we were surprised to find a flat-bread type dish come out with all of the ingredients listed on the menu - the way they presented it on the menu we thought it was going to be a potato dish. It was good, just not what we expected. For the Warm Delicata Salad, it was tasty with the squash and the sweet potatoes in it (very fall!), but there was a white creamy sauce on the bottom that I had no idea what it was and it was not mentioned in the description. I think they need to get better at putting ALL of the ingredients on the menu, since I was trying to avoid a lot of dairy since I'm 9 mo's pregnant and am not sure what is pasteurized and what isn't at restaurants. For entrees my hubs got the famed Fondue burger and I got the beef tortelli. The fondue burger was large and definitely decadent, but we both agree that it would be better if the fondue cheese was on the side and you could dip the burger into it since the bottom bun got absolutely soaked, rendering you to have to eat with a fork and a knife. It was also cooked well-done, though we had asked for the recommended medium-rare that our server had recommended it be ordered at. The fries that came with it were standard and nothing interesting. The beef tortelli was drenched in chili oil, which was a nice kick but it was just overpowering in the taste. The meal was also only 4 pieces - while I know this is on an upper scale of dining and I was personally fine with 4 pieces, I could see where someone would be completely off put that they would get only 4 pieces in an entree (particularly if they didn't order apps like my husband and I had). For desserts we got the Black Forest Paris-Brest and the Pineapple Cream Pie. The BFPB was beautiful, but the sheer amount of cherry reduction caused it to be overly sweet and the actual pastry part felt stale and rather hard. It was a tough dessert to eat, so we ended up eating the cream and a small amount of the cherry reduction. The PCP was beautiful too and the meringue was silky and not overly sweet on top of the pineapple chunks inside, but it felt more like a tart than a "cream pie" with the chunks inside. My husband couldn't finish this and let me take a few bites more than I should have. He had a few cocktails and they were kind to make me a mocktail that was quite yummy with blueberry syrup and ginger beer. I believe he had the Stones Left Unturned and the Midnight City cocktails, both of which were excellent and fragrant (I had a whiff and a kitten-sip). I would recommend coming here for cocktails and potentially their charcuterie which looked epic when we saw others getting it, but I would not recommend their mains. We will try to see if we can check out Metzger to compare, but we won't be going out of our way to come back to Brenner Pass anytime soon. read more
I came here for restaurant week and it was delicious. Such an experience! Very unique flavors which I try to look for during restaurant week. The ambiance is nice and classy but also casual. Service was also very good. You can street park or there is parking behind the building. read more
Stopped in for dinner last night and enjoyed the experience overall. First, between my friend and me, we got our reservation kinda messed up. It was scheduled for 5:45, but I didn't arrive until 6:15 and he didn't arrive until 6:35. They held a table for us anyway. Super cool of them. Service was excellent both from our waiter and the sommelier who tried to suggest a wine that we'd like despite our tastes not really matching with the Alpine theme. We ended up with an okay bottle of red. No major complaints. The menu is decidedly limited. I got the trout. My friend got the steak. We shared kale (a la carte), oysters and the salted caramel tart. All of the plates were beautifully presented. And everything was good, but nothing was incredible. The dessert was super tiny. Almost laughably so. The decor is clean and soft and beautiful. Decidedly modern and chic. It was a great experience. I just wish the food blew me away. Not sure if I'd go back for dinner, but more than likely will to hang out at the bar. read more
4 years ago
Good food and good ambiance. Would consider this more of an occasion place but the food was great even if the portions are on the smaller side! Waitress was incredibly friendly and recommended lots of dishes. Also they give you a sweet card for your birthday! read more
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7 years ago
I love the ambiance of this place. I haven't had any dishes that have wowed me but I highly recommend getting a cheese plate. There is a cheese cart they will bring out so you can see, learn about and taste the various cheeses on the menu BEFORE you decide which ones you want to order. I've never seen this at a restaurant before. It's genius. I would come back just for that experience. read more
5 years ago
This place exceeded my expectations, because of the service!! David, our waiter was so knowledgeable. The food was outstanding. I just landed in Richmond from San Francisco- this is where I had dinner. I'm so happy to have found this place. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more
4 years ago
4 years ago
My daughter and I are exploring all the best restaurants in Richmond on every Friday and we are very happy that we went to Brenner Pass and watched Top Chef afterwards. Every thing was memorable from cocktail to dessert. We went for only Seafood Tower, but ended up with fried Oyester ( the sauce makes it unique) the Robiolla cheese with puff pastry, chocolate and pear tart. even Sorbet carrot, ginger mezcal (which I was hesitant) were The Great! read more
Time to do a new review! I have been back several times since my first visit and this place just keeps getting better! They have wonderful cocktails, amazing beer and wine selections. I love every time I go in I can get beer from The Veil. I have tried their oysters and their charcuterie trays and they are delicious but their steak tartare is just amazing. Nothing much else like it. Their fondue burger is wonderful and I even grew to like their family style fondue. Their service is also impeccable. I'm constantly impressed. read more
4 years ago
Freaking amazing food in addition to an equally amazing staff with high levels of experience. We love all of the bartenders and staff that assisted us throughout the night, THANKS RACHEL!! For being so busy no one seemed to be shaken and continued with providing stellar service throughout our visit. Can't wait to go back, shout out to the chef and Rachel for being extremely informative - from the exemplary food to the complex and relaxing drinks. We will be back many times!! Thank you BP!! Update: BP continues to excel, believe it or not how could you get any better than extreme excellence!! Brittany, you and your staff have done an amazing job!! We love you all Rachel, Tommy, Shannon, Andres, Maureen and etc!! read more
How the heck have I missed reviewing this place? Have been several times now, experience has been pretty uniformly great. The buzz on this joint was lit AF from the day they opened, took me until this year for my birthday to remember to snag a reservation - this place is still pretty hot in a very-foodie town - but I finally got in there. Cocktail delivery is solid - I'm a classicist who likes booze flavored booze, so a good dry martini is one of my very favorite things. The dish I've loved the most so far is a glorious Arctic char with olive bagna cauda and slightly pickled yellow squash. It was so good I've had it on two visits. The menu changes frequently, so don't go in counting on exactly that, but know that whatever they offer up will be worth trying. Only miss, and why they aren't snagging 5 stars, was a disappointing version of quenelles, which I have long loved and was delighted to see on a menu again. Sadly, the ones I had at Brenner Pass were doughy, not airy-light like the ones I loved in NYC French joynts a couple decades ago, or in Paris any time. One of the best places in the RVA right now. Definitely check it out. read more
8 years ago
Oh. My. Gahhhhhd. I'm in love. So my husband and i go out a lot, but mostly to cheap, hole-in-the-wall spots. We ended up with a little more money than anticipated this month, so he offered to treat me to the restaurant of my choice, with money as no object (but we were both kinda thinkin about $100.00 or under. Back to that later.)! I researched a little and found this little gem, beaming brightly in stylish Scott's Addition. I actually made the reservation online, which was awesome! They provide options of the next available times if the one you enter isn't available. Our res was for 8:15 and we pulled up in our über with roaring appetites and fancy people clothes. We had a little trouble locating the door, but honestly we a bit goofy like dat sometimes, so it coulda been us lol. The decor features dim lighting, clean lines and rustic chic without going a little too far into the whole "Fixer Upper" fad. I found it very tasteful. Our hostess had our table prepared for us when we got inside and our server cheerfully greeted us after. I didn't know which wine i wanted so i asked for a suggestion, giving an example of wines I've liked. The waitress brought out a tasting glass with their house red wine, a wine that is actually especially made for the restaurant! I thought that was amazing, and the wine was really good. It's bold and spicy without being too "yechhh, red wine". J got a farmhouse ale that was brewed by The Veil specially for Brenner as well!! Both tasted stupendous paired with their house baked sourdough and homemade cultured butter. My mouth is watering right now just picturing it! I think we devoured the whole thing in like 5 minutes!! After the bread, i knew i wanted to do a cheeseboard. A good cheeseboard is like one of my all time favorite things in life. This one did not disappoint!! We ordered the servers 3 cheese suggestions. They were fancy cheeses and i can't remember the names of any of them to be honest. One tasted kinda spanish, like a salty manchego. One was sharper like a cheddar, and my favorite one was similar to a very very creamy Brie . Our waitress hooked us up with a GORGEOUS arrangement of toast points, figs, a raisin compote, mustard, hot cherry peppers, and grape jelly to pair with our cheeses!! Probably the best thing I've ever put in my mouth. Honestly. Then came the entrees...oh mah gahhh. My husband got their burger, which is made with ground brisket and spare rib!! So tender and delicious and they actually cooked it medium like he ordered, which rarely happens!! It was to dieeeee for, and they gave him enough fries to feed an army (and a fry-stealing wife). I ordered their Cacio e Pepe spaghetti. It was some miraculous combination of cracked black pepper, garlic, Parmesan, and olive oil and the most delicious house made fresh pasta i've ever tasted. Best of all, i had leftovers to eat for lunch the next day!!! We thought about dessert, but were too stuffed!! I decided to order a mocha while waiting for the check. Blanchard's coffee is located right next door, so you can imagine how divine this cup of coffee was!! Creamy, sweet but not too sweet or rich, and super chocolatey. Mmmmm. The bill came to about $100.00 exactly!! Expensive for sure, but amazing quality, amazing quantity, and i got 3 drinks (including the mocha)! If you are looking for a wonderful experience through and through, make your res for BP ASAP!! You won't regret it! We will certainly be back for the next excuse to dine fancy that i can think of. read more
5 years ago
Wow, went here for date night last week and was absolutely blown away by the food, drinks, and staff. Definitely more of a special occasion spot, given the price. Already planning on heading back! read more
8 years ago
Have been hearing so much about Brenner Pass and finally got the chance to try it out over the weekend - wow I am so glad I did. Some main points: Pleasant dining atmosphere and experience, attentive and friendly staff, great beverage menu and selection, dishes are delicious but still have room for improvement. Right as I enter, I was already drawn by the whole vibe of the restaurant: bright, simplistic, yet cozy. My partner and I got the fondue for appetizer and I would say the portion size is perfect for 2-3 people (4 might be a stretch). No complains at all for the fondue although personally I wouldn't order the fondue as a regular starter to my meal, and it is more of an experience. Here is where the improvement part comes in. For the entree, I got the chestnut cacio e pepe topped with duck confit. SUPER creamy spaghetti dish - absolutely delicious for the first few bites but it can get a bit heavy and overwhelming due to the amount of butter and cheese. My partner got the fondue burger - best bacon I have had in a burger, so crispy! However, the first note I got from the burger is just salty. Very salty. Still a quality burger, but it is a bit hard to finish as well. For dessert, got the marjolaine even though both of us were already stuffed from the entree. The only suggestion would be to add more banana gelato (perhaps just to balance out the heaviness from the entree?) Overall, both my partner and I had a great time at Brenner Pass; we will definitely return to try other dishes and make different choices on dishes based on this experience. Would recommend for the potential I see in the restaurant. For more food shots, please feel free to check out my instagram! read more
Came here for my birthday dinner with the hubby. We've heard such great things about this place and finally had a reason to try it out! Be warned, this pricing of this location can be pretty expensive. Easily made reservations through the OpenTable app about 1-2 weeks in advance. Plenty of parking around the location when we went to our reservation around 6:30 pm. We were greeted by friendly faces and told us who our server for the evening would be. We had Grant and he was great at helping us decides on the plates that we wanted to try out. For starter drinks we ended up getting the "House Negroni" and "Take me to the Fair" cocktails. For appetizer, we decided on their Zucchini Blossom Fritti, Beef Tartare, and Matafan. The zucchini blossom fritti was fabulous - it was light and had delicious flavor. I wanted the Beef Tartare because...who doesn't? It was also another delicious plate. The Matafan was really interesting. It had "Buratta, Leek,Cherry Tomato, Nasturtium". It was an interesting taste and highly recommend by our server. As for our entree, we decided to try out Omble Chevalier and the steak au poivre (requested it to be cooked rare). The Omble Chevalier was "Arctic Char, Summer Squash, Olive Bagna Cauda, Farro". The display was beautifully done and tasted really good (personally, much better than any fish I've cooked). The Steak Au Poivre was my favorite!!!!! I requested it to be cooked rare and rare it came out. The description of it on the menu showed "Dry Aged NY Strip, Green and Black Peppercorn, Tartiflette". It was AMAZING!!!! Talk about steak melting in your mouth! Now that I'm no longer pregnant, you can sure bet I'm going to order my steaks rare. (I refuse to eat steak during my whole pregnancy because I didn't want to eat a well-done cooked steak - haha). Anyways, I've never had the potato tartiflette before and it was beautifully paired with the steak. The portions size were perfectly done, definitely did not have any room for desserts afterwards. Because it was my birthday, we also got some complementary chocolate bon bons. SOOOOOOO good! Our server, service, and food were excellent. I wouldn't mind coming back here again - especially for the steak! Cocktails were fancy and our server was on top of everything (especially with the recommendations). The atmosphere was enjoyable and we left full and satisfied. Would recommend this place to all of our friends. read more
6 years ago
Brenner Pass' take out game has been on point lately. My boyfriend and I have ordered from them several times throughout the spring and summer and it has always been delicious. We can't wait to dine in when it's safe again! read more
8 years ago
We had a reservation for 9pm. When we came in, restaurant was half empty. However, they told us we would have to wait for a table. We were very surprised! We decided to sit at the bar since it was also half empty. They came by after 10 min saying our table was ready but at that point we have already ordered at the bar. Was a very strange experience. Appetizers were good but main course dishes were kinda meh and overpriced. read more
5 years ago
Best meal I've had in a while. Great service. Easily accommodated reseating is from split up group of 8 to 6 seated together. The waiter was super helpful and nice. Delicious drinks. We got the focaccia, burger, crispy pork shank, rockfish, and the half chicken. Best chicken I've probably ever had. RUN DONT WALK HERE read more
Location: Austria-Italy border/Elevation: 1,370 m (4,495 ft)/Range: The Alps/Coordinates: 47'0'12"N 1 1 '30'27"E. I know...I sound like a geologist, but the name of this Modern European restaurant, found in Richmond's Scott's Addition, has Mr. RVA learning quite a bit. This stylish, debonair, and smooth locale is where Chef Brittanny Anderson; recipient of the James Beard Foundation 2018 Award for Best Chef in the Mid-Atlantic, brings the flare of traditional European cuisines into the modern age. The atmosphere is scenic; peering into beautiful blues and amazing ambers in a contemporary setting. The Germans call it Bnpas. Italians refer to it as Passo del Brnnero...Ladies and Gentlemen of Discovering RVA, I lead you to the zenith known as, Brenner Pass. @brennerpassrva . Appetizer- Beef Tartare- Handcut and marinated pieces of Sirloin, chopped Shallots and Cornichons, with zesty Capers. The two viles...your choice of House Cayenne Pepper Sauce and House Worcestershire Sauce. . You know I have to try new things. I refuse to let preconceived thoughts limit exploration. . Entree- Roasted Chicken- Well seasoned and Oven Roasted Chicken in a creamy Crawfish Fricassée with fresh Morel Mushrooms, and tender Marble Potatoes. . Wine Pairing- a glass of 2017 "Acini Sparsi" from the Orsolani Winery, Canavese, Italy. . Kevin- Thank you for your hospitality, service, and recommendations. You were patient with me, as I was attempting to pick just the "right one." . Chef Brittanny- Chef B! That smile on my face screamed, "I can't believe I'm in the kitchen, standing next to the Best Chef in the Mid Atlantic!" Thank you so much for taking the time to host me. Much obliged and cheers to you! @brittanny_anderson . #discoveringrva . #804 #va #virginia #rva #richmond #richmondva #rvadine #rvaeats #Rvafood #food #foodies #foodshare #foodstagram #foodiesofinstagram #yummy #foodblog #foodblogger #foodlover #foodpost #foodography #delicious #delish #foodpic #eating #foodandwine #eeeeeats #foodiegram #igfood #lifestyle read more
2 years ago
9 years ago
Walking into Brenner Pass, I did not know what to expect. The atmosphere was modern, open and elegant in decor. There was no quirky art on the wall and the space was simple; however, its classiness was still obvious. I felt as if I was dining in a semi-fine dining establishment in Upper East Side Manhattan rather than my beloved neighborhood Scott's Addition in good old Richmond, Va. Once our drinks came out, I was also impressed. My Negroni, while definitely strong, was the perfect drink to wet my appetite and stir the conversation. The citrus notes of the Campari were perfectly complimented with an orange peel garnish on top. And then, there was the food... We ordered a fondue appetizer. The fondue itself was mostly gruyere-based and quite tasty. The accompaniments with it also worked quite well between the salty and savory speck, the tangy crisp cornichons, and most importantly the essential carbohydrates, potatoes and bread, being the perfect devices to dip. Overall, the fondue was a delightful start to the meal. Moving on to the entrée is where I really was able to see Brenner Pass's artistry. I ordered the duck medium rare and was very pleased. The meat itself was cooked exactly the way I enjoy my ducks cooked- crispy skin with a moist, pink center. The pear butter and small slices of pear worked surprisingly perfectly with the rich duck meat and, also, with the even richer liver mouse. My girlfriend ordered the Omble Chevalier, which I was also fortunate to try and I can only speak positively on that dish, as well. To conclude, Brenner Pass is a restaurant I can't recommend more highly. I am so delighted Richmond has attracted chefs like this and believe that Brenner Pass, along with Acacia, Shagbark and a few others, are probably the best "fine dining" establishments in this city. read more
Yummmmmmy! Loved this restaurant! The ambience is great, classy and upscale without feeling stuffy. The wine list is great! The bartender did a great job with our craft cocktails! We split the cheese and charcuterie plate, which was amazing! I then got the Gnocci with lamb on a bed of smoked ricotta....need I say more. It was delightful and not as heavy as you think! My coworkers got the steak au poivre which was oh la la. Check this Richmond spot out!! read more
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3200 Rockbridge St
Ste 100
Richmond, VA 23230
Scott's Addition
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It was a nice experience and a beautiful atmosphere, but the food is just good, not exceptional.
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