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    LowBrau

    3.5 (1.3k reviews)
    ModerateGerman, Pubs
    Open 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    LOWBRAU ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Hipster
    Casual
    Outdoor seating

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    Spicy chicken
    Roman R.

    Lowbrau in Midtown Sacramento is straight-up a vibe. Parking can be a bit of a challenge depending on the time of day, but I've never had to park more than a couple of blocks away--totally manageable. The crowd is one of my favorite parts. It's a mix of ages and personalities, which gives the place a really welcoming, energetic feel. Add in a solid beer selection, and it's easy to settle in and stay awhile. We ordered a variety of sausages--Polish, spicy andouille, and bratwurst--and all of them delivered. Super flavorful, perfectly cooked, and exactly what you want with a cold beer. We also tried the LB burger and the spicy chicken sandwich, both of which were excellent and paired really well with the drinks. I'm not usually a big beer person, but even I found something I enjoyed--a light blonde that was crisp and easy to drink. Prices are reasonable for the quality and experience, and overall, it's just a fun place to hang out with friends. The only downside: it gets loud. Definitely not the spot for deep conversations, but perfect if you're there to eat, drink, and enjoy the energy with friends. I'll definitely be back.

    Nu H.

    Its a great spot for pregaming and bites. Few of our friends were bar hopping and stopped here for a drink. Theres no fee to enter however the hostess checked our ID. LowBrau is modern, with a rustic atmosphere and have a variety of craft beer selection. Place was big and had a lot of seating. I'm not a beer drinker so didn't order beer but wouldn't mind trying next time. Tonight we all order old fashioned & wild turkey whisky shot! Tables were moved as the DJ was getting ready to set up for the night. We didn't stay long enough to e what genre of music was played. Next time for sure.

    Inside
    Kristina M.

    I have been enjoying LowBrau on and off again for years now. I stopped in recently and of course there was a lively event such as a pub crawl going on. I feel like LowBrau often has events or festivities happening which is pretty cool. I enjoy the drinks, food and ambiance of this bar in the Lavender District. The servers are attentive and kind. They treat their customers right. If you are looking for a good time, check out LowBrau.

    Bavarian Pretzel
    Susan B.

    Came here Sunday evening and they were on the quieter side. We placed an order on the counter and seated ourselves. The place is pretty big. We ordered Bavarian pretzel, popcorn chicken and chicken sandwich. Food came out in a timely manner. The sandwich was crispy and juicy. It got a bit messy so be careful =P. Pretzel was soft in the inside. Popcorn chicken was good but nothing special about it. Self serve water station.

    Lili M.

    LowBrau is a staple for a night out. Depending on when you go you'll get a different experience. Some nights they have house music, electric music, pop music, etc.. Depending on the dj and the night you may get a lot of people dancing or it might feel kinda dead. Their themed dance nights are so fun and I think when they are busier. Motown Monday gets very very packed but the music is made for dancing and the energy is great for meeting new people. I've enjoyed all the drinks I've gotten here but my go tos are their ciders and the bees knees cocktail. The only food I've had here is their fries which are tasty so I'll have to check out the food menu sometime. Definitely come check it out on your next night out or if you wanna sit on the patio during the next nice weather day with your friends. The patio is also dog friendly and the location is so convenient.

    Polish dog
    Claire J.

    Surprisingly I've never left a review for lowbrau despite being there 30+ times for late night weekends, which is always a really fun time & such a social atmosphere, with all the picnic style tables, DJ's and great layout!!! Their sausages are fabulous & flavorful. I love the spicy andouille the best, and with the toppings (caramelized onion, jalapeño, hot chilis). They have this new Hazy IPA beer by Original Pattern called Not velvet but cashmere & it was soooooo good! Recommended by the bartender, we were highly impressed. She was also so sweet & all the workers were great & attentive. Such a dog spot, which we adore :) Really fun to come by and sit outside while the Saturday midtown farmers market is happening, a great place to people watch and hear live music on the street! Love you lowbrau!

    New brunch menu
    Antoinette P.

    The food has been mid for awhile. Since they stopped a rotation of sausages the menu has remained pretty stale. Every once in awhile you can come across the nicer happy hour or brunch special. Lowbrau is for the beers and the atmosphere.

    Jordan M.

    Lowbrau is a staple for the girls night out. The music is always hitting, drinks are always great, and vibes are always on point. The cocktails are delicious and reasonably priced. The cider is also top notch. I recommended the white linen cocktail or Nitty Smile cider. No matter what, you will enjoy the night at Lowbrau!

    Cobb salad with two sausages added. Excellent!
    Daniel A.

    Service and food are still excellent! Some good keto options. Salad and sausage. I'm in!

    Wifey and Paloma
    Felicia P.

    I have been here a handful of times...but I had to take a minute to post a review about the completely amazing service we received yesterday. We walked in around 6:15pm - unfortunately happy hour just ended. Our bartender Lynsey was the most welcoming and gave us food and drink menus. She was very efficient in making the drinks as well. Her attention to detail was insane. She noticed we were ordering a chicken sandwich to share so she asked if we wanted it cut in half, then she also offered us Waters before we took our drinks to go find a table to sit down. She just had so many good vibes and made the experience a great one. I ordered the Wifey cocktail which was pure deliciousness and bf ordered a Paloma which he thought was great too. Our hot chicken sandwich was quite tasty, but messy - definitely glad they brought us forks and extra napkins. The duck fat fries were so good and their house made ranch - out of this world. I liked the time we went too and it wasn't too crowded inside. I had been a few times before and have enjoyed drinks on the patio, a friend's birthday dinner, and their nightlife scene. All positive experiences. Bathrooms aren't bad either. Will definitely recommend this place to others and take visiting friends here. Thank you LowBrau!

    Kayla S.

    Great experience here and sooooo many dogs. We all love dogs in my group so we enjoyed that. If dogs are not for you you can still find a spot away from dogs but they will still very much be there lol. We ordered at the bar, both food and drinks. Then you sit at any table with your number. Our food and drinks were made fairly quickly. Big note: there are signs but we did not see them, there is an automatic 15% gratuity added to the tab, but it still asks for a tip when you pay so we added a normal amount of tip but ended up tipping a decent amount lol but that was on us, we were not there to read it was to have a good time lol Tables are communal and we were told if people are hogging the tables you can have them to move over lol especially after the farmers market they can put all their bags on the table so the bartender literally said to ask people to move their stuff if needed. I ordered a Caesar salad and it was definitely different in a good way. I would 100% order it again. We ordered the duck fat fries...no idea why we got 2 because literally NONE of us finished our food but they were delicious. Had to take a walk after this place lol A breakfast burrito was ordered was good, they took it home with them. Eggs Benedict was good but seems it was overcooked or left under the heat lamps or something. The hashbrowns were a no for her. But overall it was a great experience and we would go back.

    Sarah T.

    Low Brau's brunch and happy hour is so underrated! The Standard at Brunch was only $12 for two eggs, a thick housemade sausage, thick toast with maple bacon jam *drools*, and extra crispy hash browns. Sheesh, this was a steal for the portions they were dishing out. The morning cocktails cost more than the meal itself, but definitely worth it for this breakfast. At Happy Hour, the German beers are $5 and the corn dogs with curry ketchup are a must! The fries were overcooked for me because I'm one of those people who like semi-soggy fries. For the quality and price, I really cannot complain. Excellent for any occasion.

    Julien C.

    I came in with a few friends and we order two shooters around 12.30AM. The menu clearly says it $10 for each item we ordered. We were charge $11 each. On their wall, they have a sign saying they would automatically charge 15% to ALL tabs. We understand that (it's late, ppl forget to tip). However, my friends and I noticed the extra dollar charge immediately, it's not the idea that they didn't stick to what they were advertising, it's the fact that the first time we asked them, they "comp" one drink out of two. We went back and order the same thing and clearly say our first bartender trying to tell our second bartender how to approach us when the same mistake was made. He said "yeah so after 9pm, we charge $1 more".... Make it make sense. We're the same customers, ordering the same exact thing... We came in after 9pm, you tried to upcharge us (probably thinking people are too drunk to understand) by this time. We had just started our late night and it wasn't the idea of not being able to afford $1 more but it's the fact that this business thinks, and believes, that it's ethical to charge their customers more based on their intoxication. Music and cleanliness was great but the service is completely dishonest. Management needs a reality check. Not all is us are hammered.

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    burger was juicy and the bun held up to all the toppings. bartender let me try a sip of some sour before i committed to it

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    Ask the Community - LowBrau

    I recently visited and found a 15% "Health and Wellness charge" on my check. Is this a disguised mandatory tip, some kind of tax, or something else?

    I saw something like this on my check too. They called it an "Auto Gratuity" which defeats the purpose of a gratuity and makes it a service charge. Either way, they should have notified you in advance about the charge. It's a shady business… Read more

    Do they do bottomless mimosas?

    No bottomless ones but they serve a Megamosa which is basically half a bottle of champagne.

    What time does the kitchen close?

    Kitchen closes at 10 Su-Th and 11 Fri/Sat

    Is this Low Brau at all child friendly or should we avoid? Is it walking of Sheraton 1230 J?

    Its a bit of a walk from the Sheraton hotel but manageable! Kids are welcome during the day not at night!

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    Bonn Lair feels like the real thing to me, and that's pretty cool. Atmosphere is an A+; you may…read moreforget you're in Sacramento, or even in The Colonies. I can rely on Guinness on tap, or a nice selection of other European beers on tap if I'm not fancying a Guinness. The last time I was in was on St. Patrick's this week, and their food offerings were three meat eater choices. I had my heart set on one of the vegetarian pasties they used to have, but I knew it was a holiday so what was available was going to not be the regular thing. I don't come often enough to even know what's regular anymore. I don't eat meat, but I did have my Guinness so no harm done. I really like the choices of seating, between tables and chairs, the bar, booths, stools, benches, and outdoors. It can get pretty busy, but never so much that I've ever felt boxed in. There's a bit of a bottleneck to get a drink as the path to get past the bar is narrow, but staff are really great at working through those requests quickly. So, basically this is my go to if someone suggests a pub atmosphere. Every day. Ok not every day, but I had to throw that in ;-) They don't have a full bar, only wine and beer. Parking is typical East Sac, street parking, no meters. Bathrooms have character.

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    Flaky moist cod fish with only enough batter to do the job.
    Flaky moist cod fish with only enough batter to do the job.
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    4.3
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    BEST PRETZELS IVE EVER HAD! And with the beer cheese?? Umm yes please! Crispy fries? Sign me up!…read moreJuicy burger? I'm there! The staff are great! I'm so sad it's closing because I only just discovered this place a month ago! Definitely stop by before it's gone!

    Directly across the street from Gunther's ice cream sits this non-descript watering hole. There…read morewere patrons inside and out as well as many standing around the bar. I was able to get to the front of the line and order their burger that I was told was one of the best. I grabbed a beer as well because it was one of those days ya know! I took my number sign and found some space next to a couple playing card games on a bench inside. They had a self serve icewater area that I was able to fill up my water bottle. I was also able to grab some ketchup to enjoy those fries. My burger and fries was delivered and there were more fries than expected. I focused on those first because who like cold fries, right??? The fries were actually pretty good, an above average standard French fry with salt. The burger however was phenomenal. There was an amazing crust on the outside reminiscent of a backyard bbq. There was ample bacon, lettuce, cheese and sauce to make it a balanced bite. The bun was high end brioche style, they really went all out on quality of ingredients. A standard burger build but done perfectly! Beer was cold, food was great and the ambiance is a perfect local bar. Great spot to go if you don't mind hunting for a parking space.

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    OLD OLD MENU: Vegetable Rice & half a Turkey & Swiss Panini
    OLD OLD MENU: Vegetable Rice & half a Turkey & Swiss Panini
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    4.3
    (553 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    With their second location/expansion venue opening at the Old Sacramento waterfront very soon, they…read moredidn't run any Pride Month deals this year at the Midtown Biergarten. However, through their Facebook page you can sign up for "VIP Loyalty" and get a couple of cool offers. The ones I could claim were a FREE Pretzel or a FREE One Sausage Platter. Older offers included FREE Custom Dog or FREE French Fries. These are available Sunday through Friday only, one offer per visit, not valid with any other offers, dine-in only. Show in person to staff and get a special code to redeem. I love their giant pretzels and sausage platters, and the fruity Starburst grapefruit radler beer with pom cider is such a summer vibe. Most recent visit was also able to catch the Argentina World Cup game on the projector. For my FREE offer I went with the one sausage platter (picked bratwurst and potato salad), then also got a 500mL Starburst and a pretzel with added bier cheese. Judi got the Berliner dog (curry and fries) and a cucumber salad, and we shared an order of the S'mores Belgie dessert! I will be back soon for my FREE pretzel, and I must remember to try the Starburst as a slushie/frozen!

    5 stars for the staff. 5 stars for the beer…read more 2 stars for the food and prices. The sausage wasn't grilled properly, and the curry sauce seemed to be just ketchup with turmeric sprinkled on the fries. The portion was small. Overall, the food was disappointing.

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    Taps Available (8/1)
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    Sausage Platter
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    4.0
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    Went back for another lunch and it didn't disappoint. Yes, this place can be confusing because…read morethere are no servers and you have to order at the bar. I've watched many people seat themselves at tables and leave 10 minutes later because no one asked them what they wanted. Yes, the decor is stuck in the 90's, but I actually like it. The double smash burger I had was excellent. The bun they use is awesome and they charred the patty perfectly. It tasted way better than Fleming's Prime Steakhouse burger I had last week, that's for sure. The thick steak-cut fries are awesome, too. Over salted but nothing a cold beer can't cut through. Highly recommend their smash burger.

    I dropped by with a specific mission - to check out the Smashburger (as part of a burger…read morecompetition I'm participating in). If it wasn't for this "mission," there's a good chance I wouldn't have wandered in. I LOVE Sutter Street, but honestly I don't live nearby and don't have many reasons to come here. That said, I'm thankful for the mission and glad I dropped by. It's a super cute place and the bartender had a nice relaxed chill vibe to her. This is where I'd normally drop her name and give her kudos - but I didn't get her name. I thought her name would be on the receipt, but it wasn't! I assume her name isn't "Shift Night N" anyway, which would be weird - but that's what is listed for "server". Anyway... the burger... I liked it. I liked it a lot. I was not asked how I wanted it cooked (not expected or demanded by me) - but an observation that I toss in for comparison purposes. It was cooked to a solid medium, which is fine with me. Caramelized onions were standard - nice - but the tomato and lettuce were listed as 'optional' - and the bartender (Shift Night N) asked me if I wanted them. I opted in. The bun was above average - definitely a notch above the typical mass-produced buns often used elsewhere. I opted for sweet potato fries. They had good flavor. Personal preference-wise... I would have liked them to be cooked a smidge more. If/when I come back, I'll probably ask them to be crispy-er. Overall, thumbs up! I wouldn't hesitate to come back and try other things on the menu. #burgers

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    Cute place! Bartender is there, just being shy.
    Cute place! Bartender is there, just being shy.
    Fish n chips
    Fish n chips
    White teas! (Not green teas since they're made with vodka).

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    White teas! (Not green teas since they're made with vodka).

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