what a pleasant surprise .. Pretzel and cheese was amazing - both our meals were fantastic, perfect portion size and the pickles were yummy .. The young lady was patient with us, so kind and pleasant- as we had never even heard of this place and it's been there for 6 years .. Though we were just passing through - we look forward to coming back .. If you're looking for something new and different, this is your spot - you won't be disappointed .. read more

Visit Fest on a sunny spring afternoon when the doors are rolled up, the umbrellas are out, and the flowers are blooming in their hanging boxes. I felt like I was transported to Germany! You can order from one of the long tables using a QR code--those tables feel very European and enable you to chat with other patrons--or you can order at the register and your server will bring the delicious food to you. I had wonderfully prepared schnitzel (so crisp outside, moist inside), tasty German potato salad and a fresh, vinegary cucumber tomato onion salad. I also enjoyed an ice-cold dry Riesling. It was a fantastic meal! As an aside, I had previously tried Fest through one of the meal delivery services and the food was just as delicious! They use eco friendly packaging that keeps the food just as warm as styrofoam. I'm told they have live music on the outside patio from time to time, which sounds like a lot of fun. Highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Classic German-style food and beers perfect for the beginning of the Fall season. Stopped here on our way back from a quick trip to Richmond and were feeling like something hearty. The food was all delicious and exactly what you'd expect from a quality restaurant of this style. The servers were all teenagers, but they all did a good job being friendly and helpful. I would recommend that some of their staff have options for people looking for recommendations. When I asked a young lady working there for assistance on making a choice her reply was "I don't eat this food". I want to be able to trust that the servers know the food well and are able to provide top notch service to the guests. Aside from that it was a great experience. read more

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This is my neighborhood bar. The staff is young and enthusiastic. The food Is straightforward and delicious. Andy manages the place and does a great job. And the beer....well that's the reason. read more

Have been there at least 3 times but this visit was different. Had a single order left at our table that was not ours. When our order one entre was missing, totally missed when ordered. Manager took care of it and charged half price. read more

Great food and now even more beers! Staff is friendly and the outdoor patio is great for summer! read more

Fest Biergarten - Beer Gardens Near Me - Midlothian, Virginia

The food is amazing ! Everything we have tried is amazing love this place, kids friendly read more

Fest Biergarten - Giant Bavarian Pretzel - Beer Gardens Near Me - Midlothian, Virginia

I came into this establishment not knowing what I wanted at first but Lexi did an absolutely amazing job at going over the drinks/food with us. The food was quick and delicious. The drinks can get massive here! Very quiet spot as it was near closing but we still got top quality service. Definitely check out this tidy establishment for good eats and good drinks. read more

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Service is slow. Lifeless ass employees. Burgers are mid and taste like the type of shit they give you in school. Don't recommend if you want something good in your stomach. read more

Good European style food and good selection of beer. Relaxed atmosphere. Order your food/drinks at the counter and find a seat in the "fest hall" or outside. Today was 90+ outside so we sat in the AC :) Dog friendly. read more

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We are always so pleased when we come here! The food is delicious, served fairly quickly, and a good beer selection! We like to take friends here when we need something local and chill. They have improved a lot since we have been coming here. The 'servers' actually come to check in the tables from time to time. Well done! read more

I have went here many times, but this review is about the last time I went. The Bavarian pretzel was spectacular as always (especially the beer cheese dip), but the chicken wings were a bit meh. I found a dead fly in one of them. read more

My wife and I had just driven 30 minutes to the middle of no where chasing a gelato truck and we decided that we needed some real food. Recognizing that we were in a new area I seized the opportunity to try Fest which has long been on my to do list. The setup is incredible, plenty of outdoor seating with heatlamps and a fire. Indoor they offer long picnic tables and several different areas to sit. While they offer QR menu codes (which is nothing new) you have the option of ordering directly from your table which is a nice way to cut out the middle man. I am still recovering from a bachelor party the week prior so I laid off the booze but this was the first time I was seriously tempted to get a drink. They had a wide variety of beers and GREAT prices. The food looked amazing as well. I ultimately got a burger with pineapple, bbq sauce and onions and my wife got a beyond burger with mushrooms onions and cheese. Both were really great. The ONLY thing keeping me from giving this place a 5 star rating is that there were no TVs. They advertise game specials, have wings and beer but unfortunately there is no tv to watch any games. While Fest is a little farther out, it is definitely worth the trek and I will be going during the spring and summer time. read more

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Good beer selection, simple but tasty food in a beer hall atmosphere. Great neighborhood joint

Fest is awesome. Great place to bring a group for a good selection of beers and awesome food!! We come here quite often when we just wants a nice relaxing get together. We always start with the giant pretzel and beer cheese to pit with our choice of drinks. While I love their wursts, I have to say I've been pulled recently to the Kentucky Derby Chicken Sandwich. It's a HUGE chicken breast, cooked perfectly so it's crunchy and juicy! Seasoned well! My friends are fond of their burgers, highlighting the Philly cheesesteak burger and the Alamo burger. I keep meaning to try these, but that dang chicken sandwich is so tasty. Also, spring for the fries. They are delicious. The warm potato salad is also legit! read more

Fest Biergarten - Smoked kielbasa with beer cheese and bacon, and bacon cheddar sausage with Munster cheese and ketchup. Ace Guava for me - Beer Gardens Near Me - Midlothian, Virginia

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I always get the sausages when I go here and they are delicious. Their pretzels are very big and fluffy. Burgers I've heard are great too. They did extensions recently and there's a lot more tables in there now so it's easier to sit inside. read more

I hate to write this, but changes need to be made. This place has consistently gone downhill and the lack of crowds show that the attention to quality is not there. I've been let down the past few times I've eaten here, getting food that's not even a fraction as good as it was a few months ago or especially a few years ago. Just got my favorite sandwich here, the upstate, and the chicken was sad. I can't even think of another word to describe it. Sad effort put into making it. Sad presentation. Just a sad sandwich that used to be one of my absolute favorites. You used to get a big filet of white meat, fried up and dipped in sauce. Now it's about the size of a deck of cards and mostly fat. The $2 extra for the 15 cold fries I got seems to be a bit much. Hopefully this place gets better as the beer selection is still pretty decent. read more

GREAT food, GREAT UPBEAT atmosphere and perfect service! We take company there! Everybody loves their unique menu and giant pretzel! It's just a great place to eat! Not too expensive, either! read more

Summertime is here and this is the new hot spot to be. Attention all locals, if you haven't been here yet what are you waiting for. This needs to be your next night (or day) out. Booooo! All of these negative reviews are wrong. I need to say one of the things that stopped me from coming sooner were the poor reviews. Those people are crazy. Most of the bad reviews aren't from real Yelp fans. They are from people who had one issue with one thing that have written one review. If you want to get out to a bar that has some good options for food come on down. We sat at the bar and the bartender was so attentive and helpful. I wish I got her name but when the bill came it said Samuel. I don't think that was her name. We got one of the pretzels. It was real good and it came out real quick. I really need to come back and try more food next time. I was also nervous about bringing a kid because of the reviews. They do have kid options that i didn't know about. So next time kid will come. The bartender did tell us that since it is warmer it is busier because of the outdoor seating. She also said that it is family friendly. It does seem that way. There will be live music Friday and Saturdays. Please please please come in and waive a good review so that people can know to come here more. This place is owned by the owners of Capital Ale House. I asked the bartender. Also, please bring cash. They pay there people like they do in Europe. They aren't paid based in getting tips like in the U.S. So if you want to leave a tip on a credit card have a little cash on you. read more

Came here a while ago to give this place a try. I'm so glad I did. It has become one of my favorite spots in the area for a great German Beer. 1) Place is clean and welcoming. Love the German appeal and the seating. 2) People that work here are very friendly and attentive. 3) Beer is excelente! Cold steins and glasses. Food is good. Sausages are great! Overall I love this place and will continue to come whenever I can. Love the live music and the friendly environment. I recommend it to you all! read more

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Casual atmosphere and friendly staff. Ordered a variety of food and it was very warm and delish! The cheese sauce for the pretzel was especially nice. White Mac and cheese should be experienced as well. Seating in certain areas was dark, I would recommend outside on a nice day. We will be back read more

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Updated review! We have been several times for takeout and it's always very good. Tonight I had to tell you about the pork schnitzel!! SOOOO GOOD!!! Definitely try it!!! Hubby had the chicken Parm and said it was very good. He also said the wings were good. So don't wait any longer. Try this place! Everything I've had is delish! Door dash Review: I have not been here in person Felt the need to preface the review with that note bc I can't speak to the atmosphere or service in the restaurant. I would give 3.5 stars for my dash experience so rounded up to be fair. Food: we both ordered the Kentucky Derby chicken sandwich with fries. They were really good! The fries were crispy and flavorful. The breading on the chicken is great! I bet this would be awesome served fresh out of the kitchen with only 1 minute travel time we also ordered a Bavarian pretzel. It's huge! It was really good but a bit too salty. I could taste the fire on the pretzel from the oven though, which was great! My complaints: it took a while. My dasher waited quite a bit for the order and there was confusion. They did not have the soda we ordered. Also, I had asked for pickles on the side for one sandwich. Instead I got no pickles on one sandwich and pickles on the side for the other. Overall I was pleased and I know we will order delivery again. I also plan to go in person to try it out too. read more

This is the only German restaurant that I know of in the RVA area. It is very good! Prices are reasonable. Service is good. I would go there more often were it not such a far ride from Quinton, VA. read more

Fun, unique little place to get a dog and a drink!this place has only been open for a few weeks, but I imagine it will become a hit with the local area folks, as it encourages people to mingle and dine together on the long picnic style tables. The food is casual, but with a unique flair...dogs, but some great choices...lamb, beef, pork, turkey... and if you don't want a dog? Chicken fillets Are available. Bartender mentioned they are hoping to have live music on the patio (which is well equipped with propane heaters and blankets for those wanting the winter campfire experience). Overall, a fun time! read more

The food we ordered was delicious, service was exceptional (we sat at the bar). Loved the ambiance. The only thing missing were TVs. We would definitely come here more often if we could watch sports (just a suggestion...) Highly recommend if you are looking for something a little different than your average restaurant. read more

Friendly patrons and lots of seating in and outdoors. The beer selection is ok...we are coming from beer town (PDX). The staff are a bit aloof, not knowledgeable, and slow. I purchased a bottled Weizen and the staff member seemed confused when we told him that Germany doesn't sell twist off bottles and asked that they open my beer. I had a burger, pretty tasty actually. My side of potato salad was a little nondescript, but not bad. We met some very sweet locals who let us share their table. Patio allows dogs. read more

Your ordering process is atrocious. There should not be ten minutes between entries ordered at the same time. When I walked up to inquire about my wife's entree the man who appeared to be a manager said, "Don't worry, we're workin' on it Bro.." Good luck. That is the last time we will ever done with you. It's not that good and not worth the money spent. read more

This place was really good! We wanted to try out their patio, but it ended up being cold and rainy. I have also seen photos of their burgers on Instagram and have really wanted to try one. I got the All-American burger with an extra patty added on and chips. I love a good classic cheeseburger. Flavor was decent, but as I am a burger fanatic, it didn't not knock my socks off. While ordering from my phone, there was nowhere to specify how I wanted my burger cooked. It came out well done, which is fine, but honestly that is what took away a lot of the flavor I'm sure. You can tell from the picture that it is very well done and shriveled up a bit in size. It also, had a strong charbroiled taste, some people love that. I'd prefer more of a medium to medium-well and still juicy. The chips were pretty good as well, but again very well cooked and super crispy. Maybe left in the fryer little too long. Again, some people like that, but I'm not into having all of my food over cooked that much. We had a group of four and placed our orders through our phones, the food took about 20 minutes to arrive. The ordering was slightly confusing. You have to see the menu using a QR code, no big deal. The confusing part was that it grouped our entire table of four as one bill even though we ordered separately from our own phones and each had to enter a card number to order. When I asked an employee how to separate, she didn't know, but said she could split it up at the register. My debit card ended up being charged/held twice and then refunded through the ToastTab app. My friend ended up paying for the entire bill and I had cash to give him so it all worked out, just sort of a strange process, surely put into place due to COVID. Next time I will just place my order at the register up front. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, service was friendly, and food was good. I will absolutely be back again, but this time I will hopefully sit on the patio, and I will order my food at the register and request my burger medium-well. This place has potential to be GREAT. read more

Fest Biergarten - The All American Burger - Beer Gardens Near Me - Midlothian, Virginia

Fantastic experience. The food is phenomenal and the atmosphere is laidback! Highly recommend read more

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Had a great dinner at Fest! Highly recommend! Not only the food is great but customer service is amazing. We ate in a couple weeks ago and the food was delicious. Tonight, I got wings to go. Unfortunately, they were cooked a little too done. I called the restaurant and spoke to the manager. He went above and beyond my expectations!! Not only did he remake the wings he refunded my money for having to drive back to the restaurant. I was very shocked and happy!! Today, you don't find many restaurants give great customer service like this. I just wanted to say Thank You! We look forward to seeing you soon!! read more

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It was a lovely Spring day and our family headed from Bon Air out to Woodlake to visit Fest. Big umbrellas cover long wooden tables creating a Oktoberfest type atmosphere. We stared at the menu on the wall for a bit before someone offered us the paper menus. "These are much easier to read. The wall is confusing." Then...make it less confusing? Anyway, she patiently walked us through the food options, offering recommendations for food and drink. We placed our order and took a seat outside. After a slightly longer wait than expected, our food arrived. I got a hot dog with brie, fig jam, and sweet Bavarian mustard on the side. Listen..it was AMAZING. The bun was split top with both sides posted. The dog itself was good and the brie and jam took it over the top. I had to ask for the mustard but it was a great sweet/tart flavor. The fries were plenty tasty too. Someone in our party got their hot dog on mac and cheese. The mac was cheesy with good flavor. It was a really good experience overall. I look forward to going back to try some of their other topping combos and sausages. read more

I came in for a beer after work last week, and was not greeted when I walked in. When employees finally popped their heads up front, they didn't even notice me. The staff was obviously intoxicated and I was ignored. The night may have been winding down, but that is no excuse. I walked out without a drink and went elsewhere. I will definitely not be returning. read more

We have been coming here for about 6 months now and every visit has been a pleasure. It is a local spot in the midst of corporatism that is chesterfield that you can find a great stein of beer at a decent rate. The owner above all gave us a free pretzel with beer cheese to make our day! Which by the way is sehr güt! There is plenty of seating indoors and a lovely patio outside. Good turning and a good product overall. Danke schön Fest. read more

Fest Biergarten - a glass of beer on a table - Beer Gardens Near Me - Midlothian, Virginia

Went today for the first time so we were a little unfamiliar with how to order, where to get your drinks, etc. The waiter or host was very nice but didn't explain that you go get your bottled soda after ordering and your water as well. Basically you order by scanning the QR code and pay before you ever get your food just like if you were ordering for pickup. They bring the food out to you along with silverware and condiments. The food was very good. My wife got the grilled chicken sandwich and mac & cheese, and I got the food as pictured. We got the pretzel for an app which comes with the delicious sweet mustard and we also got the beer cheese for an extra $2. All in all a good meal and a place we will visit again. read more

Fest Biergarten - Smoked kielbasa with grilled onions, chili, and ketchup with delicious fries. - Beer Gardens Near Me - Midlothian, Virginia

I've been to Fest 3 times and have had great experiences each time. The first two times I stopped in with Schweety and we grabbed seats at the bar. They feature 8 to 10 draft beers, focusing on German styles and regional craft beers. Be aware.... they only serve liters and half liters. Happy Hour is 11:00am to 6:00pm, too! On one of those visits there was a $10 schnitzel special with 2 sides which was a great snack for the two of us to share! On the second, we enjoyed the GIANT pretzel, $8, with an assortment of German mustards. YUM! Today, me and 8 of my friends went for lunch and they did a great job. Each of our orders were placed quickly at the counter. It seemed that there is only one front of house person, and she did a great job of taking our orders, and delivering hot, tasty food. I loved the "Upstate" chicken sandwich ($10.50) which was crispy and hot with garlic buffalo sauce, lettuce, tomato and blue chees dressing with a side of fries. Others had burgers, brats, and hot dogs. Everyone seemed pleased with their food. Long tables with benches make Fest a great place to take large groups. Patio seating is also available. read more

So glad we gave this place a chance! We were in a burger mood, and played a little Yelp-roulette. Very nice, extensive, beer and cider list. Tables are spaced out well, and constant Covid cleaning by the staff. We shared some wings. Really enjoyed the pineapple bbq sauce, and the thai chili sauce. He had the burger, and loved the sauteed onions, and cheese. I had the pork schnizel. Nice ratio of bun: pork: pickles. The only thing I wish was different, was that sodas were in bottles, and were $2.50. (They do have complimentary self-serve water.) Music game was on point, and nice, vibrant atmosphere. We will be back. read more

Service was poor. The girl at the register had her ear buds in and was not paying attention half of the time. The beer was good and cold. The food was ok. Overall, it was way too expensive for the product that I received. read more

Average tasting food, empty restaurant, inattentive staff and dirty tables I won't be returning.

After visiting Germany and attending Oktoberfest, we had to check this place out. My hubby was interested in the beer, I was there for the food!! They were out of schnitzel (bummer) but we were able to have the pretzel and currywurst which both tasted good. I especially liked that you can order from your phone at your table and everything is brought straight to your table, no waiting in line to order! You can also check out by phone which makes it convenient and cuts down on personal contact. I'll be back for the pretzel MOST DEFINITELY!! read more

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This was our second visit, both times have been great experiences. Ample seating both inside and outdoors. You order at the counter, which I like, they bring your food to you. Food quality very good, and unlike everywhere else, they manage to keep their prices reasonable. Get there during happy hour for happy hour prices. Really good German beer selection, served not in plastic cups (like most local brewerys), but in real mugs. I had a Dunkel Heifenvisen and a really tasty BBQ chicken sandwich. Pretzels with cheese for apps. 5 of us and two grandbabies, everyone had a great time. Only negative was Mother Nature's fault, a bit toasty outside, but large umbrellas and overhangs really helped, come on fall read more