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Pivovar, Waco, TX

Pivovar

4.5
4.5
322 Reviews
$31 to $50
Brewery
Pivovar features a brewery, restaurant, beer garden, bakery, hotel and beer spa. The main floor showcases a traditional Czech brewery specialized for bottom fermented Czech Pilsner lagers. Pivovar is cutting-edge facility implemented in the historical building “New Katy hotel” located in Downtown Waco, immediately next door to the famous Magnolia Silos. Our fusion of Czech and American food makes Pivovar a new cultural pillar to Waco that you are sure to enjoy.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 27 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Brewery, Czech, Steakhouse

  • Hours of operation

    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:30 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (254) 224-6552

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Neighborhood

    Waco

  • Parking details

    Private Lot

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 322 people are saying

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Central Texas

    Good for groups

  • Central Texas

    Hot spot

  • Central Texas

    Lively

  • Central Texas

    Most Booked

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience2
    It’s a nice place. The food was good. Good Location. But. They don’t serve burgers or sandwiches on their dinner menu. Half our party of 7 didn’t get to order what they wanted. They also didn’t have a few items that are on the menu. And NO pretzels.
  2. Konacallahans

    Dallas

    52 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved this place! First off, amazing atmosphere. Great place to have a fun dinner with friends. The food was fantastic, everyone loved their dish, from the onion rings to the stuffed peppers to the cucumber salad, to the schnitzel, to the goulash, to the pork shank, to the salmon. The cocktails and beers were also above reproach. If I had one criticism, it would be the limited wine list. Nevertheless, I can't wait to go back.
  3. MitchM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere and terrific service. We really had a great time and the staff took care of us.
  4. PhilipM

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    The server didn't know anything about the menu and wasn't very friendly, we were told multiple things on the already small menu were unavailable, our food came out very cold, and it was overpriced for the portions served.
  5. JP86

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Drinks were pretty decent. My husband got the schnitzel and was pleased with it. I got the goulash and it was cold. There was about as much fat as there was meat with just a smear of mashed potatoes. For $32 I would have thought there would be more food.
  6. LittleMiss

    SW Indiana

    17 reviews

    1.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall1food1service4ambience2
    This was the worst meal I have ever eaten. We all ordered and many different things off of the menu and none of them were very good. Not even the children’s cheese pizza tasted good. Our service was very good but the noise level in this restaurant is extremely loud, so if you are hard of hearing, this would not be a good thing for you, my husband wears a hearing aid and it’s hard for him to hear. I was very disappointed in this restaurant when requested a item officer luncheon menu, they refused to make it not very accommodating for a restaurant I will not go back here again.
  7. NauticalDreamer

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    There was no place to park. We would come back if there was a place to park however that was a turnoff. The service and food was great however.
  8. LisaS

    Kansas City

    18 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience5
    It was ok. My steak was good. The seafood risotto, wasn’t the best. Fish and chips was enjoyable. The r brown was bitter not sweet. Great location. We didn’t drink from the bar.
  9. TanyaD

    Dallas

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Excellent food. Had the schnitzel and fish and chips. Even the tartar sauce was excellent. Always love to enjoy live music.
  10. OlenaD

    Fort Lauderdale

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was my husband’s birthday, and we absolutely loved this experience! Everything from food to the atmosphere and ambience was amazing!!!
  11. trinab

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Second time eating here and we have loved each and every item !
  12. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience4
    Our experience was okay, the music was great and the restaurant was beautiful. Our food was terrible and expensive and our service was okay. Definitely will not go back.
  13. Steph

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love this restaurant and their attention to detail! The food is amazing and the atmosphere is exceptional.
  14. OpenTable Diner

    Central Texas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Pivovar is always delish!
  15. Lucy

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fun Valentine’s Day date dinner. My husband loved the Fish and Chips!
  16. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely wonderful!!! Would stay there again next time!
  17. QuentinH

    Amarillo

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was great and fast. Food was delicious, and the live music was very good.
  18. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great restaurant, food, service and ambiance!! Would definitely recommend and will come again next time we are in town!
  19. casiec

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome atmosphere, food, service and a really cool band! Will definitely be back! :)
  20. GracieD

    Dallas

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 6, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience1
    My hostess begrudgingly gave us a booth instead of a large middle table and gave us dirty looks our entire meal. The menu was good, the drink were to. My desert was tasty and there was no music do the vibe was off.
  21. bditty

    Austin

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    The pricing on the menu here on OpenTable is not correct. The pricing is double + what you see here on Open Table. There were ≈7 pages of food menu but several of the pages weren't available to order. I had to change my option a couple of times because of what was actually available. The food was alright but not worth the price. The waiter was friendly but couldn't bridge the gap of the rest of the experience.
  22. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had phenomenal schnitzel and my fiancé had a great charcuterie board. The staff was super helpful! They helped us get some pastries after hours and the atmosphere was incredible! I loved it and think it’s an amazing addition to Waco’s food scene. 10/10
  23. AbbyE

    Dallas

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Everything we ordered was great! Our group had schnitzel, salmon, seafood risotto, and the fish and chips. We especially liked the onion rings as an appetizer.
  24. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Colton was amazing!!!
  25. GardenQuilter62

    Phoenix

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A great place to celebrate Life great moments! We had a Lovely time together at Pivovar!
  26. PeterE

    San Antonio

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent, fun ambiance, and food. Steak perfect, Schnitzel outstanding as were the mousse and bread pudding. Great live music to boot
  27. CarolE

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Cool vibe in this new dining venue in the coolest part of downtown. great addition to the number of dining choices, long overdue for residents and visitors.
  28. JohnH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I took three exchange students from the Czech Republic to the Pivovar. They were extremely impressed by the restaurant and commented it reminded them of an upscale establishment in Prague or Brno. The table visit by the manager was greatly appreciated,
  29. AnthonyC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Found this restaurant by chance. Looking for a place to go for a special event, beautiful and the food was so delicious having the goulash ending with the cheesecake vanilla bean ice cream, and the beer and wine flights are highly recommended to experience the brewery side of the house. Will be going back to enjoy again.
  30. StacyP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 5, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    I cannot wait to go back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  31. OpenTable Diner

    San Antonio

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and cocktails. Our server, Bryan, was very helpful and attentive.
  32. LelaL

    Central Texas

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall3food2service5ambience5
    The beef goulash consisted of two ribs. Both were small and honestly one was almost totally just fat. The fries were coated and not just potatoes. The fish was fine and so was the mashed potatoes and the cabbage. The last time I got the beef goulash it was much better and the fries were good. Things have seemed to change. Not for the better.
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Rated noise level as moderate but there was an awesome band/singer! Everything was wonderful and our party was not disappointed.
  34. BridgetteC

    Las Vegas

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    Amazing food right there at bottom level of the hotel but with separate outdoor entrance. Free 2 beers and breakfast with our room which were both superb. For dinner the Seafood Risotto and Pork Shank were superb! The ultra light beers were very good and not as light as one would expect for "ultra light". The only complaint was they must have been short staffed as our waitress which was working very hard only came to bring us drinks and take our order and then only other time she stopped by was to bring the check when we were done. We never got a chance to get waters or order a second round of drinks. Kids menu does not include the grilled cheese like the website suggests.
  35. JackR

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 26, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We enjoyed our meal very much. Hostess was snooty and difficult when we didn't like the table because the afternoon sun was shining straight in our eyes. Our waiter, Kyler, was very good and attentive. Food was excellent but small portions, everything was alacart and pricey. Thus the lower value rating. My filet mignon was excellent as were the brusell sprouts ( which I don't normally like, or eat ). The beer was very good. The place is quite nice and relatively quiet. Overall it was a good dining experience and we will probably go back. Waco is an hour+ drive for us.
  36. Kristi

    Tallahassee

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had lunch with out of town family here on Christmas Eve. Great, attentive service. Gods was even better than visits here previously. A fun place to go with friends and family!!
  37. KandRP

    Central Texas

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 23, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Great ambiance, new improved menu, and a very nice experience
  38. KateR

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 22, 2022

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    I ordered blackened catfish and had to cut it with a knife. Both dinners were warm, not hot.
  39. OpenTable Diner

    San Antonio

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Arrived just before lunch, huge portions
  40. jvaltierra

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was outstanding - we both had the schnitzel and it was delicious.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Distancing maintained in common areas
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Pivovar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (254) 224-6552.

Pivovar is rated 4.5 stars by 322 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 27 times today
Google Map for Pivovar

320 S 8th St, Waco, TX 76701

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Waco

  • Hours of operation

    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:30 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Brewery, Czech, Steakhouse

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Private Lot

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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