Well...I tried really hard to like this place...the 3 star rating is for the food only. I was horribly disappointed with our service. So, I'll start with the positives. The good was delicious! The brussel sprouts and shaved fall vegetables were a got with everyone. The olives were just olives...honestly we only ordered them because the bar "didn't have any" to make our dirty martinis...so we improvised. The entrees were pricey. We all rated the risotto as the best. The spinach meatballs were also yummy. The texture was a little too soft for me, but it was still good. The dessert was really really good...do yourself a favor and get the honey budino. You will definitely thank me for that... Now the bad...it was mostly the service. We came in on a Monday night. It was pretty empty when we got there but the hostess made a big deal about us not having reservations....ummm okay...there were 7 people therr5, but whatever. After a lot of deep sighing we were seated. Our server then began to take our drink order. That's when the absence of olives was discovered. After a lot of back and forth (she insisted she could recommend cocktails based on what we were in the mood for but just kept suggesting dirty martinis) we finally placed drink orders. It took forever for 2 martinis to come out. All the appetizers and the drinks that our other friends (who were late)ordered came out before 2 dirty martinis sans olives. There was also quite a delay between the courses. It took forever to get our food and dessert. The interior is very modern and industrial. This tends to make it pretty loud in there. We could barely hear our server. As I said, the food was the redeeming quality here. But for the price and the service I'm not sure I will done here again. read more

See all

When you have two little boys at home keeping you busy around the clock, an opportunity to spend some exclusive time with your spouse becomes a cherished luxury. And when you can afford such luxury, you don't want to take any chances with the (dinner) venue. Well, we chose Brenner Pass for our early Valentine-day dinner last night, and were NOT disappointed. The Buddhist artwork in the vestibule was reminiscent of the Karakoram Pass instead of the eponymous mountain pass in the Alps, but as we caught a few quick glances of the other tables -- brimming with delicate cheese platters -- on our way to our table, we felt reassured. We had (rather devoured) the Fondue Frites and Bread +Butter for appetizers, the 'Spigarello Ricotta + Agnolotti' and Swordfish for the main course, and Creme Brûlée and Gianduja Tart for dessert. Everything was top-notch, except for the swordfish dressing that was a bit too salty. The cocktails -- House Negroni and Wasenhorn -- were fabulous. tldr; great food (they make everything from scratch), friendly staff, and cozy ambience. read more

See all

I found out about this place from Nathan's - Metzger butchery - fantastic BTW - and was quite surprised at the level of quality and ambiance. They just opened a coffee / sandwich place next door also called Chairlift. I will have go back and visit for a later review. So I looked up Brenner pass in google and is described below. Very interesting read - Wikipedia is a mountain pass through the Alps which forms the border between Italy and Austria. It is one of the principal passes of the Eastern Alpine range and has the lowest altitude among Alpine passes of the area So, I had the mushroom risotto as a start. 4 different type of mushroom. Delicious The we went to the fondue small plate- perfect size delicious Then we did the rabbit - OMG so good !!! Also . We take the art of mixology seriously. Nothing more wonderful than a great Manhattan. This place has that dialed in perfectly. I will be going back again to make sure I was not dreaming I had a few drinks , good times, good times read more

See all

Came to Brenner Pass last weekend for an impromptu meal with a party of 3. The restaurant was winding down from what I assume was a busy dinner service - this place has a lot of buzz. We didn't have reservations and after a brief non verbal exchange that seemed to assert we *should* have - we were taken to an area near the bar with several empty tables.. haha Now I've been twice and both experiences were good. However, BLUF, they're losing 2 stars for portion size. Not sure what happened in the last year but apparently there's been a blight in the fields of Scott's Addition as of late. The Cappeletti: $18, delicious, 6 chunks of pasta. You read that right. The Fried Oysters: $16, VERY good and very pretty. 5 oysters. Not so bad for a small plate but this is Virginia and we literally make all the oysters here *shrug* The Crab Risotto: $26, about 1/2 inch of risotto in a shallow plate-bowl. Good presentation, little flavor and the crabs ran away from the kitchen, sadly. Again, this is Virginia, we make the crabs, too. This place is gorgeous, new, trendy, and cool. The food is consistently pretty and creative. The staff is great. But for the life of me, I can't wrap my head around places like this that think they can serve such small portions! And we're talking about $20 for these dishes. If their model is to sell 2 or 3 plates per guest - cool - but communicate that to every guest. I mean that crab dish was pretty pricy for a snack.. Recommend for drinks or for happy hour. Dinner here is meant to be for special occasions - 3 courses and probably $100 per guest. read more

Bottom line: Brenner Pass has only been open for a week, and there are still some rough edges on the service. The meal we had was very good. Brenner Pass is located in Scott's Addition, nestled among the old warehouses toward the back of the old industrial area. The space itself appears larger than it really is -- high ceilings, intelligent layout, oversized bar area and open concept on the public areas all combine to make the room inviting and feel uncrowded even when full. We arrived for a 7:30 PM reservation and were promptly seated. There were perhaps two or three open tables besides ours, so it was pretty full. The bar area was full but not overcrowded. The clientele was dressed in everything -- shorts, skirts, long dresses, shirt and tie, jeans. The menu looks very good, and there are a number of things we want to come back and try. Last night we settled on sharing the fondue (gruyere and emmentaller cheese with an accompanying plate of baguette chunks, fingerling potatoes, cornichon pickles, and speck.) The menu advised it was to serve 2 to 4 people. It was a generous portion for two, but would be a light to mid appetizer if you really tried to share four ways. Served without fondue forks, we were left to decide whether to use our silverware or hand-dip the various components. Everything did just fine on the dinner forks, though the bread was tough enough to be a bit awkward on the forks. I was concerned that there was not enough cheese for the meal, but it was really just fine. The flame died underneath the pot long before the fondue was eaten, so it was a bit of a race to finish before the cheese hardened. Still, I suppose this is better than overheating and burning it. Upon serving it the waiter advised us that the restaurant was trying a new heating source for the fondue this evening because there had been complaints that the prior method wasn't hot enough, so if the cheese got too hot let them know. No one came back to check on whether this was the case until we were about done, so it is fortunate that the concern was unwarranted. I will not go into any more details on service as it would be piling on, other than to say that a greater familiarity with the menu and components will serve the wait staff well. I am confident that this will resolve itself as this new restaurant gets more days of experience under its belt. Anyway, the fondue -- delicious. Well balanced cheese without the overuse of kirsch that tempts some folks preparing cheese fondue. The potatoes, speck, and cornichons were excellent with it. Not mentioned on the menu but included on the plate were cocktail onions. These were fantastic as a contrast with the rest of the plate. Next we had a salad course. I had the Fragola Salad (Lollo Rosso, strawberry, cherry peppers, straciatella, pistachios, whey vinaigrette) that was a really nice, sharp follow up to the fondue. The sweetness of the strawberries and the coolness of the dressing was a good mix with the bite of the cherry peppers. My wife had the Salad Lyonaisse (Frisee, bacon, soft boiled egg, mustard) that was even better - I could eat that often. $12 is a bit high for a salad, but what can you do? We had decided to leave and get dessert elsewhere when my wife spied a souffle across the room. So we sat. Her dulcey souffle with creme anglaise was perfect - as airy and rich as you could hope. My honey budino was even better, decadent even. A thick honey custard topped with a wonderful tuile and the perfect amount of strawberry sorbet. The desserts were in my mind the best part of the meal. Cocktails (we didn't have them) looked interesting. Also we spied the burger on a table nearby -- good sized and apparently perfectly cooked with a crusty exterior and pink center. Maybe next time. Overall, the meal was a success. Total ticket: two teas, one fondue, two salads, two desserts totaled $95 before tip. read more

See all

From the moment I walked in, I felt like I was in a different city. Great atmosphere, beautifully decorated and modern. Cocktails were on point, craftily made. Then moving onto the fondue appetizer was a perfect decision, with delicious cornichon and speck - a quick flashback to a melting pot experience. With all this, I was really looking forward to my final meal. I was ready to give this review 5 stars but unfortunately my meal cost me one whole star. A burger lover and recommended by the waiter, ordered the Fondue Burger and added the "tres epique" to make it... epic. Unfortunately, this burger missed the mark and I think it was mainly due to the sauce in the burger, which was akin to a wasabi/horseradish sauce.. it was so overpowering that I couldn't eat more than 2-3 bites. (Fries on the side were good, however). I tried my friends dish as well and it was good (Not great). I've added pics that might convince you to actually get these items and one of the few times I feel like the visual didn't match the taste. I think the main attractions at this restaurant the ambiance, drinks, and fondue appetizer. Nonetheless, I'd definitely return and try the cheeses next time as well. Overall, it gets 3 stars from me read more

Brenner Pass - Modern European Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

See all

*The stars are based on a combination of other experiences at Brenner Pass and tonight's experience, which I would rate as 1.5 stars. I wouldn't feel right lowering the overall rating of a normally delicious restaurant so drastically* I have now gotten takeout from BP during Covid three times. The first two experiences were amazing, with me getting the Schnitzel sandwich with curry mustard both of those times, while my partner got the Fondue Burger. I don't know if it's because they now are doing takeout service at both locations, but tonight was not good. I'm not here to bash, but to let readers, and the chefs, aware of how improvements can be made. I ordered the special PEI Mussels and a side of fries. First off, the mussels, themselves, were fine. However, there was no indication that the broth had cream in it. I do not like cream based sauces at all and they actually upset my stomach. So that was a HUGE bummer, as I usually get mussels just to sop up the broth with the bread. The bread, however, was just a sub from a bag, sliced, buttered, and toasted, as opposed to the usual bread they have at BP. 2/3 of the mussels went into the trash. Another let down. The fries, $6, were not the same frites they had been selling. These were thicker, unseasoned, and similar to what you would get at a diner, plus undercooked. After baking them for 10 in the toaster oven, they were almost edible, but I think that $6 was a waste. My partner had the fondue burger and fries again and he had the same issue with the fries. His burger was overcooked and dry. "The Dijon mustard and the cornichon were the highlight". We also got the Rosemary Caramel Pear sundae, and that was actually pretty good and definitely my hightlight. For the price that is being paid, even takeout should be done well. If a wonderful establishment is going to lower its standards, they should meet them in price. It's very difficult to justify spending $60 on food and 20% on tip when the food is subpar. I will support Brenner Pass and Metzger when the food quality goes back to standard, but for now, I wish them luck. read more

I lived in Richmond for 7 years and often come back to visit family and friends. I've also traveled extensively in Switzerland, Austria and Bavaria, and speak fluent German and southern German dialects. I wanted to like Brenner Pass. I did not. The fondue I had was lukewarm at best. The Flammkueche which is called the Tarte Flambee in France did not taste anything like where you wouild find it in Alsace. They say they have a love for the Alpine Region but it's clear most have never been anywhere near it. Snooty and supercilious attiude when you even ask that question. And not a soul could understand a lick of German. u Only self-important hipsters would give this high marks for imitating Swiss, German, etc. foods that they themselves have never tried. Go over the Cafe Rustika instead. You'll be a lot happier than wasting money here. read more

We had lobster rissoto, and veal. Very little lobster and rissoto had a strange flavor. Never tasted anything like it before so hard to describe. Fried Veal is huge but not good, I much rather have a country fried steak from a local diner. Lighting is dim especially after sunset. My girlfriend ordered a virgin drink... Something with lemonade lavender syrup pineapple juice and sparkling water. It was very sour at first and shippable after we added sweetneer. Pass on Brenner pass. read more

Brenner Pass - Modern European Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Met some friends at the bar for drinks and nibbles. Funky and eclectic for sure. Great cocktail menu and fun food items. We had some cheese, charcuterie (you get to pick what you want which I like) and they provided the accompaniments. This is an upcoming area with fun shops and other places to try. We took an uber, but there was lots of street parking. Enjoy! read more

Spectacular experience! Had this place on my list to try for the raw bar, but was nudged in that direction earlier than anticipated by one of the Cirrus owners. He knew we were looking for cocktails and a few small plates and his recommendation was spot on. It was a fairly busy Saturday night; yet kismet showed us 2 open bar stools with a perfect view of practically all sides of the restaurant. Rachel immediately greeted us and whipped up two perfect, signature drinks to get us started. She helped us navigate the menu and pick just the right selection of apps and small plates to share. We met a few people at the bar that offered great conversation and more wonderful recommendations. I can't pick a favorite dish - each item we ordered was unique and made with care. Look at the photos and see for yourself. We would (and probably will) order every one of those dishes again. We also tried the trout and beef tartare (not pictured, both AMAZING). Can't wait to go back for the raw bar. Hope Rachel will be there, she is a stellar bartender with a great personality! read more

See all

We made reservations on a Friday at 7, and the place was already packed, particularly by the bar. When we walked in, we were hit with a strong, odd smell (turns out that at Chairlift on Fridays they do a raclette night, which is a particularly smelly cheese and the culprit of the smell). We were glad to find that it was just cheese! Overall, the food was very good; nothing was out of this world amazing and the portions were a bit small for the price, but we enjoyed the experience. We started with the fondue, which was delicious! I got the spigarello and ricotta agnolotti as my entree, and it was the most interesting pasta I've ever had! It was fresh and zesty, not necessarily words I'd use to describe a pasta, but good nonetheless! My husband got the wild boar shank, which was well-portioned and tasty! We ended the meal with coffee porfiterole and creme brulee. The creme brulee was fantastic! read more

See all

Great meal, drinks and service. The lamb dish was by far the favorite. The artichoke appetizer was also quite outstanding w egg aioli, anchovies and crispy thin sweet potato chips. We thoroughly enjoyed everything. read more

Food is decent quality albeit expensive for quantity. But one star rating comes from the management and staff who I found disrespectful and intolerant. Be warned- not an inclusive space. read more

Walked in with my coworker and we were told it was "Restaurant week" and needed a reservation. However the hostess was able to work us in no problems! The ambiance is classy yet casual pace. The staff is all very friendly and everyone helps one another. The speed of service was spot on, never waiting or feeling rushed at any point in time. Since it was restaurant week we were given the options for their 3 course meal. I ordered the Foccacia appetizer which had a delicious squash marmalade, kale and Beaufort. The bread was dense and everything blended nicely. For my main course I ordered the duck and it was decadent. The squash was cooked perfectly and the sauce was the right amount sweet flavor to compliment both the duck and squash. For the dessert I ordered the Brown Sugar Pavlova. I was disappointed by this. It was like a hardened marshmallow with shaved pears and cream on top. However I still recommend this place as I really didn't have any issues and enjoyed myself throughout the meal. read more

See all

Very good! We tried the diot appetizer and charcuterie board with prosciutto, fontina and robiola du latti. Their crackers are the perfect pairing with the cheese. The robiola was my personal favorite. The setup is wonderful, open and bright. I wish we could have sat at the bar but many of the spots were reserved. Make sure to reserve a spot at the bar if you're going on a Friday or Saturday. Parking is mostly street parking. read more

Based on one weekday visit, an attractive spot for the younger clientele (20/30's). Lively bar scene. Tempting menu from which we unfortunately chose the fried oysters, burger and pasta with clams which, except for the fries, were over saturated with oil and butter. read more

Beautiful restaurant and great food. We got Tartare a la rue de bouef, Strozzapretti, Polpetta e polenta, and a meat and cheese mixture. They all were so delicious, my favorite was the Strozzapretti- spinach dumplings. The meatballs were a hit and flavorful. Highly recommend this place for a nice date or just dinner in general. read more

See all

Amazing atmosphere, food, drink & staff!! Cannot wait to come here again! Fresh pasta that melts in your mouth, quality burger from meat they ground themselves. Nothing bad to say. read more

To celebrate our anniversary, our first visit left us loving everything about the experience. We had 6:30 reservations on a Friday, and the place wasn't crowded. We were immediately congratulated by a group at the next table, as they had seen the "Happy Anniversary" card left on our table. Within minutes, we had complimentary glasses of bubbly. Both were thoughtful touches. As the evening progressed more diners arrived, yet it wasn't too noisy because the tables aren't crammed together. We had the BEST server, Selena. She was very attentive and so friendly. Started with Confit Tuna, followed by Duck for my wife, Pork Tenderloin for me. We shared a few bites and both agreed that each was excellent! Dessert for her was Chocolate Pot de Creme, Zeppole for me. Again, we shared enough to agree that each was very good! The Zeppole was different from anything I ever remember trying before, and I will have it again. Give them a try; I can't imagine you being disappointed! read more

My husband threw a birthday dinner for me recently at Brenner Pass and it was phenomenal. Krystle Did a great job coordinating all of the arrangements including custom made menus and flowers. We dined in their private dining room behind Chair Lift. There were 16 of us and we were treated to open bar, hors d'oeuvres including oysters and a selection of cheeses, a delicious three-course meal (with various selections), and a custom made birthday cake created by Olivia, the wonderful Pastry Chef, that was truly the best I'd ever had. The service was impeccable and we were treated like kings! The entire evening was truly memorable. I have also been to Brenner Pass for dinner in the regular dining room several times, celebrated New Years Eve there, and had post-theater drinks at the bar. Overall, the attention to detail and quality of ingredients make every visit there truly enjoyable. read more

Fantastic brunch spot! We've been here for brunch twice since they started offering it and loved everything we've ever had here. The restaurant is stunning and service is quality as well! On our first vist we enjoyed the confit chicken thigh hash ($14) and the rabbit sausage croissant-which ($14). Both were excellent and we swore we'd each get the same thing the next time. We added a lovely bottle of rose on this occasion. Our second visit, being the fickle customers that we are, we chose different entrees! This time the fondue burger ($16) and the eggs in pergatory ($12). Again, loved every bite. This time we enjoyed a couple of beers with our meal. My favorite was the house beer, brewed for Brenner Pass by it's neighbor, The Veil. read more

Not good for the price, service was terrible had had ask twice for drink order for about 150.00 per person service should be better. It wasn't just the dring orders, or total lack of service We should not have to aske the hostess where are drinks are at. Brenner Pass, will be pass nice time around read more

We went there for dinner on a Monday night, so the place wasn't very crowded. We were seated right away and placed a drink order. I was not terribly impressed with their wine by the glass selection. It was limited and I felt over-priced. their overall wine selection is adequate, but not spectacular. For apps, we had the Malakoff, which is essentially a large ball of fried cheese...but it is spectacular! The gruyere was delicious and served up just right. Even better was the tuna carpaccio! Delicate and delicious! I was craving a burger and had the fondue burger. Very well done and with a ton of fries. I was full. The other entrees were also very good. Their grilled endive and their fennel side dishes pleased the low carb gang. This is not an inexpensive place and is probably going to be a special occasion kind of deal for us, but it lives up to the hype. read more

5 stars for the atmosphere, 3.5 stars for the food. I was really excited to try this place, be for warned - it's different. If you're looking for a unique dining experience this is it. Cocktails: I heard great things, but to be honest I didn't enjoy the one I got. I ordered the alpine slide - there was no flavor. For $12 I hoped for a lot more. My friend ordered the snow bunny - $11. Better than mine, but nothing extraordinary. I would skip the cocktails if I were to come back. Appetizers: ordered the tartiflette croquette. I can't remember what exactly this is - but it was good! Entrees: I ordered the beef tartare ($14) - I really enjoyed it. Mix all the ingredients together. My friends ordered the Strazzapretti ($16) - spinach dumplings. I enjoyed the bite of hers that I had. My other friend got the poletta e polenta ($20) - meatballs with polenta. Sounds good, but I didn't enjoy hers as much. She didn't finish and commented that every bite is the same flavor and she got tired of it. If I were to come back I'd go to the bar, have a glass of wine and maybe do a cheese board. Or try to frys with fondue. read more

Brenner Pass - Beef tartare - Modern European Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

See all

My husband and I went to Brenner Pass on a whim tonight - cupboards were bare and we are tired of takeout. I just had to come home and post because everything was so amazing! Cocktails were very good, shared the radish salad which had fried capers, raw radishes and roasted radishes with some delicious greens. For entrées, he had the Arctic Char with oysters and a butter sauce that was just perfect. I had the gnocchi with crispy parsnips and the most wonderful cream sauce. The gnocchi were like perfect pillows. The dish seemed small at first but was the perfect size to be filling and leave room for a fabulous dessert. My husband enjoyed the pavlova with grapefruit sorbet and I had the chocolate pear tart with a perfect amount of fresh whip cream. Service was perfect - attentive but not overbearing, never missing a beat. We also enjoyed not being crowded in so tightly as to be uncomfortable, the pleasant noise level so we could enjoy a conversation and the easy parking. Sorry for no photos, but we were just enjoying the meal so very much! If you haven't been, add it to your list of musts! read more

Nice area for a restaurant. We street parked and I didn't see a parking lot in sight. We were in time for restaurant week so there was a prefix menu. Appetizer was delicious. I would have preferred the croquette to hold together a little bit better but were still delicious. For dinner I chose the fondue burger, it was well prepared juicy even at medium cooked and the flavors complimented each other well. The dessert was a pumpkin gateau it was extremely dense of a cake. Mirroring a pound cake but bordering being dry which I didn't care for. The flavor was excellent just a little overly baked. The hostess was so nice fitting us in while they had multiple reservations coming in for restaurant week. I would like to try their normal menu! Definitely will come back read more

Brenner Pass - Restaurant week menu - Modern European Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

See all

So far is one of my favorite restaurant in town. Chic and delicious in one place. The decor is very nice . I heard the owner is the runner up of a tv cooking competition. read more

See all

This place goes above and beyond to make you feel special. Our waiter was attentive, funny, and 100% on top of it. We were celebrating an anniversary and he brought out free champagne, let us test try our wine and a sherry later on, and wrote happy anniversary on our dessert plate. We got the tartare and the tomato + bread soup. Both were delicious - tartare was cut to perfection and so tender. The tomato + bread soup took tomato soup to another level. Crunchy, savory croutons, sprinkles of bacon, a little heat, and delicious in-season tomatoes transformed into a soup. For the entrees we got the rabbit and the seafood risotto. The rabbit was cooked perfectly - didn't taste gamey nor was it chewy. The seafood risotto tho...is a must. Plenty of shrimp, clams, and a lobster claw on top, creamy smooth risotto mixed with dill and tarragon. My god. After all that, we settled for just ice cream for dessert haha. All in all, fantastic service, delicious food, and a night made even more special. read more

See all

I adore the interior, and will definitely be back for happy hour. My favourite parts of the menu are the apps and cheese. We ordered a cheese plate to share, letting the chef select. Not a one disappointed, great selections that went well together. I didn't find an entree that appealed, so I went with a few sides instead. I loved the cauliflower - perfectly seasoned with lemon and capers. The roasted carrots were also tasty. My tablemate ordered the burger and was completely disappointed - the bun was black/burned. We asked if the bun was supposed to be black, and the server had the strangest non-response of "do you want a new bun?" which didn't answer our question. Assuming the bun should not be burned, they really shouldn't have served it. However, if this is the way it's supposed to be, then please answer our question accordingly. The replacement bun was still rather dark, so maybe it's a choice. The burger itself was not a huge hit, either. The fries, however, super tasty. All in all, we agreed it's a great spot in Scott's Addition. We'll likely just go for drinks and grazing on small plates, which is almost always my favourite part of any meal, anyway. read more

Always have a great experience at Brenner Pass! If you can parallel park, this might just be your new favorite restaurant as well! Went last night and realized I didn't have a reviewed in so, I knew I needed to get that done! To start we had the charcuterie board, you cannot go wrong with this! Unfortunately, I forgot to take a picture because I was too busy diving in! We also got the oysters for the appetizer, loved these as well! For my meal, since we went with a larger group, the menu was fixed. I got the spring salad, scallops and creme brulee! I cannot say enough about the scallops! They were wonderful! The pictures don't do the food justice so run, don't walk to Brenner Pass! Cheers! read more

See all

Very excited to come here with friends but greeted by hostess with attitude that didn't let us know there was community seating. Sat at the community table and ordered cheese fondue. My menu had a small bug squished in between the last page, but I figured it was a small mistake. Then ordered my drink, very delicious, but found a bug on the side of the glass. Finally, the fondue comes, and it tastes just fine. Except on the veggie plate, MORE BUGS! Let the waiter know at this point and they brought out a new plate of veggies without apologizing or comping ANY of our items. I expected more from somewhere so highly rated. Sure, y'all have a great aesthetic, but that does not make up for rude staff and BUGS. read more

Man I am so behind on my reviews, but I have to do a quick one about this place! Came here a couple of times now and I have to admit, the good things here are great. What really worked for me: Bread + Butter plate - that cultured butter though!! Cheese selection - awesome Charcuterie - awesome. CHICKEN LIVER MOUSSE is amazing! I gave this place a 5 based on this alone. The quality here is nearly as good as the one we had at Frenchie in Paris. Pasta and Large dishes: Steak Tartare, Linguini Fini, Steak au Poivre. Dessert: Rhubarb galette, Dulcey Souflee What doesn't work for me: Lukewarm service: Both times I came in, the servers weren't rude by any means but they just didn't seem eager to help. Don't get me wrong, waters were refilled and plates were cleared effortlessly, but I really missed some more personable service for such a restaurant. Almost perfect experience though, will still come back for cheese and meat and maybe the fondue burger one day. read more

Not too impressive. Was there on a Tuesday evening, nice enough sitting outside and the wait staff were efficient and friendly. The menu was extremely limited (which might be excusable due to pandemic conditions - I don't know). It was also irritatingly full of French terms for various food items - an unnecessary affectation and trying too hard to inject some Continental dash to the menu. I ordered a prosciutto sandwich, which seemed a safe bet. What I got was a big, sloppy mess that in no way could be eaten as a sandwich and wouldn't have been that good if it were. My wife (who ordered the same thing) and I stirred around in it for a while and gave up. Probably should give Brenner Pass a second chance, but I don't have either the money or stomach or patience for that kind of examination. read more

Love this place. The atmosphere is very open and inviting. The food is unbelievable. We had the burger with pimento cheese which was outstanding. On another visit we had the baramundi which was awesome. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

We had made a reservation for a booth inside for our friend's birthday and somehow ended up with a table outside and was told by management there wasn't anything that could be done. That was disappointing, but I understand that these things happen. The food however, wasn't really enjoyable. A few of my friends ordered the burger and it would've been okay if not for an OVERWHELMING mustard sauce on it. All of us agreed that it completely ruined the burger. My other friend order the gnocchi, which was over cooked mush. Service was nice enough, but we felt very rushed. Overall, wasn't an amazing, or even good, experience and for the price there are definitely better restaurants to eat at in Richmond. I wouldn't recommend this place. read more

The ambiance here is great, the set-up is very modern and great to come with a group of friends or on a date. The food is delicious as well. When I came here I started at the bar and ordered the fondue frites to share with my friend. They were delicious: cheesy and salty which is the perfect flavor combination for fries. After more of my friends came we switched to a table where I ordered a charcuterie board for the table. It was good to start off with when you have a lot of friends. I was really hoping to get the fondue but they were out of it and I was upset because that's what I wanted to go there for. The cheeses were more of a mild cheese however than cheddar. I ordered the steak au poivre instead and was very pleased. Next time I plan to get the fondue! read more

See all

Ate here the first night visiting in town. Good drinks. They let us try the glasses of wine before ordering a whole glass which i thought was really nice. All of the food was really good. The trout with the sauce was soooo good. (i know, not very specific but i forget what it was called). Also the steak was really well prepared. We didn't stay for dessert, but the menu looked really tasty read more

Coming from Los Angeles where cost of living is way higher, and I surprised I could splurge on a meal without spending a fortune! I arrived right before they stopped serving dinner, at 10pm, and waited about 4 min before someone came to lead me to a table, which I guess makes sense because there's a low chance anyone will show up at this hour; however, I did make a reservation... Anyways, I ordered 2 shrimp and 2 clams from the raw bar just as an appetizer, but I was blown away by how they presented it. Besides a dimly lit candle was a relatively large dish with various condiments and sauces to complement the small amount of seafood I ordered! Then, I ordered the steak au poivre just to treat myself, and I was pretty satisfied. The steak was just okay, as there were a lot of fat and tendons, but what stood out for me was the rectangular potato stack which they carefully cooked as a lot of thinly sliced potatoes are layered, buttered, and topped with bacon. It was a slightly memorable experience but it still is worthwhile to visit; however, I don't live here so it will be a while before I go back to this place. read more

Brenner Pass - Modern European Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

See all

Mediocre at best. The mussels were fishy (probably the worst I've ever had to be honest). The pasta was fine. Great ambiance with bleh food.