Metzger Bar and Butchery

Name: Metzger Bar and Butchery
Address: 801 N. 23rd St., Richmond, VA, United States, 23223
Telephone: (804) 325-3147
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (1117)

$31 to $50

Contemporary German

801 N. 23rd St., Richmond, VA 23223

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 30, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Great for creative cocktails
Neighborhood gem

Nestled in historic Union Hill, we specialize in contemporary German and European food from award winning chef Brittanny Anderson. Expect to see inspirations from classic German, French, Italian, Austrian & European cuisine, using local products. We specialize in German and Austrian wine from small producers, organic, and natural wines. Our cocktails are unique and approachable, featuring house made ingredients. We have a large German beer selection mixed with some local drafts. Our atmosphere is cozy and relaxed, great for special occasions or weekday date nights. We offer a private dining room and full restaurant buyouts. Come see us for dinner Tue-Sat, and Sunday brunch, and for happy hour at the bar Tue-Fri 5pm-9pm.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary German, Modern European, German
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(804) 325-3147
Website
http://www.metzgerbarandbutchery.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Brittanny Anderson
Private party facilities
Metzger will work with you to provide a highly customized, seasonal, and delicious menu for your event, creating an experience that will highlight the beauty of the season and the importance of your special occasion.

Location
801 N. 23rd St., Richmond, VA 23223
Neighborhood
Richmond
Cross street
Cedar St.
Parking details
Plenty of on-street parking, small parking lot behind building.
Public transit
GRTC Bus 44 toward Fairmount, 23rd & M stop, walk one block north to 23rd & Cedar
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Popular dishes

Frühstück Brett $18.00
Charcuterie and Cheese, Sub Rosa Bread, Soft Egg
Soft Scramble$16.00
Melted Leeks, Petite Salad, Crispy Shallots, Sub Rosa Bread
Hash$18.00
Bacon Lardons, Pickled Peppers, Onion Petals, Mustard Aioli, Sunny Egg
Grits & Eggs$20.00
Poached Eggs, Garlic Kale, Woodear Mushrooms, Salsa Macha
Schnitzel Sandwich$22.00
Bacon, Sunny Egg, Aioli, Slaw
Chicken Schnitzel and Gravy$28.00
Duck Fat Potatoes, Brat Gravy, Sunny Eggs
Pfannkucken$15.00
Carrot and Kumquat Jam, Cream Cheese Whip, Maple

What 1,117 people are saying

Metzger Bar and Butchery reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Virginia
Good for special occasions
Virginia
Lively
Richmond
Best Overall
Richmond
Best Service
Richmond
Great for fine wines
Richmond
Good for special occasions
Richmond
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Metzger Bar and Butchery in Richmond offers "one of the best brunches" with standout dishes like pork schnitzel and smoked oysters. Patrons rave about the "expert execution" of German-inspired dishes and "amazing cocktails." The cozy atmosphere and "welcoming, knowledgeable staff" make it a "must-visit" for delicious food and memorable experiences.

1,117 Reviews

L
Lauren
Washington DC7 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
One of the best brunches in Richmond. We had the pork schnitzel which is seriously magical. It is light and crispy, not greasy and not heavy. My grandmother was German so I’ve had a lot of schnitzel and nothing quite like this. The gravy was also incredible providing the right level of richness. Our group had the brunch special, a strawberry salad which was seriously tasty and refreshing, and then the crepe to finish. Cocktails were very good, including the mimosa which is normally too much OJ. This was the right amount. The coffee cocktail was impressive (and could sneak up on you!). Service was great. Bar was a bit slower than usual but miles ahead by comparison when you factor in that it was Easter. We were not rushed out even though we ended close to closing time (didn’t realize until later when we looked at the hours!). Candidly most places aren’t that understanding. Can’t wait to come back. Already planning a return trip.
Is this helpful?
A
Amber
Philadelphia8 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 18, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Good food - loved the bread and butter and schnitzel, but the service ruined it.
Is this helpful?
N
Nancy
Richmond5 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 16, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Cozy atmosphere. Service was good. Menu somewhat limited. Food was very good but all rich.
Is this helpful?
S
Sean
Richmond1 review
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great experience at Metzger Bar and Butchery! Everything we tried was delicious! ...will certainly return.
Is this helpful?
R
Rebecca
Richmond4 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 11, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Good food but nothing spectacular. Too much traffic in and out of back room, would have preferred to be in the main dining room instead of to the side. I’d like more ambience for the price of going out. Love to support local but think they could do better. Or maybe just don’t go if have to sit in the back room.
Is this helpful?
E
Ellen VIP
San Francisco65 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 4, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first visit to Metzgers and we were not disappointed. The service was friendly and efficient. The ambiance was perfect for visiting with friends. We ordered the smoked oysters which were absolutely delicious. The schnitzel was delicious, crispy and served with leeks, olives and hollandaise sauce which was a nice touch. The duck kasserole was very good but a little skimpy on the duck. That said, we would definitely visit again.
Is this helpful?
S
Susan VIP
Richmond3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Literally one of our favorite neighborhood restaurants, it never disappoints!
Is this helpful?
OT
OpenTable Diner
Richmond1 review
5.0
Dined on March 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
While the ingredients are traditionally German, the preparation is fully modern! Expert execution; also amazing cocktails. Really glad they are here on Open Table; it used to be tough to walk in.
Is this helpful?
M
Melissa
Richmond3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food, drinks & desserts were all delicious! We will definitely be going back!!!
Is this helpful?
BP
BenP
Chicago4 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 6, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great place to go for upper casual meal with plenty of flair
Is this helpful?

FAQs

Metzger Bar and Butchery is rated 4.7 stars by 1117 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 30, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

801 N. 23rd St., Richmond, VA 23223

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Cedar St.
Neighborhood
Richmond
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary German, Modern European, German
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Plenty of on-street parking, small parking lot behind building.
Public transit
GRTC Bus 44 toward Fairmount, 23rd & M stop, walk one block north to 23rd & Cedar
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Brittanny Anderson
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://www.metzgerbarandbutchery.com/
Phone number
(804) 325-3147
Private party facilities
Metzger will work with you to provide a highly customized, seasonal, and delicious menu for your event, creating an experience that will highlight the beauty of the season and the importance of your special occasion.

Metzger Bar and Butchery

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Popular dishes

Pork Schnitzel

Chicken Schnitzel and Gravy

Schnitzel Sandwich

Menu

Food

Frühstück Brett $18.00

Soft Scramble$16.00

Hash$18.00

Grits & Eggs$20.00

Schnitzel Sandwich$22.00

Chicken Schnitzel and Gravy$28.00

Pfannkucken$15.00

What 1,117 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is Metzger Bar and Butchery restaurant rated?

Is Metzger Bar and Butchery currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information