Metzger Bar and Butchery

Finally made it to Metzger for dinner.

My husband and I wanted to do a date night somewhere so I reviewed my list of restaurants I wanted to try and Metzger and Brennen Pass were both on the list. I was lucky to snag a Friday night reservation for 2 and we were seated in a lovely room to the back right. Chris was our server and greeted us promptly and took drink orders. My husband got their version of a gin and tonic and I got a gin martini. Both were expertly crafted. For appetizers we got the smoked oysters and bread service. The oysters were awesome and came served in a cute tin can. I wonder if they're made in house but it didn't really matter because they were so good. The bread was good and was served with a cottage cheese and butter mixture with a few radishes on top. I really enjoyed it and was surprised by the cottage cheese and butter combo.

For entrees my husband got the hanger steak and I got the schnitzel. The hanger steak was amazing. The schnitzel was fine but it needed potatoes or something to balance the fried and rich aspect of the brown butter hollandaise. It did have some pickled veg on top so that helped.

Overall we had a nice dinner and a great night out. Service was excellent and it seemed like Chris our server was covering most of the restaurant but the rest of the staff helped him.

We will definitely make another trip to Metzger and I definitely want to try Brennen Pass. The irony is that on Saturday morning I was watching Food Network Tournament of Champions and Brittany, the chef and owner was on. She mentioned Brenner Pass and 'sexy Alpine' food and putting Virginia on the food map. That was kind of cool. She did win her first round. Hope to see her on future episodes. Love seeing badass chefs from Virgina and really love it when it's a badass female chef.

High end cuisine that is always interesting and delicious. Of the several times that I have been to Metzger over the last four years I can safely say that I have always been impressed and intrigued by the food. There have been steaks that were larger than my head!

The service is classy, The ambiance is chic. While you can attend in jeans, most people are dressed in a level above that.

Definitely a great place to go for a date. It is cozy, romantic, and only sometimes a little loud.

I visited with my gf for my birthday. She has German blood so we wanted to try some German fare. The restaurant was dark but cozy. Lillie was wonderful and dedicated to ensuring a great experience for us. The food was fantastic. I had schnitzel for the first time. Loved it. We shared a roasted beet salad that was also delicious. I definitely recommend this restaurant.

My husband and I had a beautiful date night last night at Metzger and we will definitely be back! Service from start to finish was excellent. We shared the Parker house rolls for an appetizer, and they were absolutely divine. For entrées, I had the pork chop And he had the venison. Although I'm typically not a fan of gamey meats, the venison was absolutely incredible. My pork chop was perfectly cooked, perfectly seasoned. One of the best meals we've had this year! For dessert, we shared the Yuzu Panna cotta, that was topped with a blood orange hibiscus granita. It was the perfect ending to our meal. Don't walk, RUN to Metzger ASAP!!

I've never really tried German food before, so I was eager to try Metzger Bar and Butchery when I heard about it. The chicken schnitzel was delicious, but definitely filling since the chicken is fried. The Semolina Pappardelle (a mushroom pasta) had a unique flavor combining mushrooms, saffron, and hint of citrus but also was creamy. I actually really enjoyed the pasta since I have not tasted anything like it before! The server was very attentive. The restaurant was not super busy (since it was a Tuesday night), but the ambiance was still very cozy and intimate. I am happy I was able to try this restaurant and recommend if you want to try a modern take on German food!

Went there for dinner. We had the bread and butter, and the schnitzel. Everything was seriously delicious. The bread was my fav, I joked that I could eat just the bread as a whole meal and be very happy. Highly recommended trying this place out!

6/1/2023. Y'all.. I really don't believe I am equipped to do justice to the amazing meal we enjoyed this evening. No seriously, the level of execution on each dish served, the layers of tastes in each bite, the service, the everything served with love ... holy schadenffreude! If you are not eating here you are missing out on some phenomenal eats!

Our server Sharon was so welcoming and shared such tantalizing detail about the dishes. Our bartender Nick was also so in tune with our requests and went out of his way to serve some delightful after dinner drinks.

As for the food... whoa! Chef Emma is a petite powerhouse! Many thanks to our gracious hosts for a simply outstanding, extremely generous, and welcoming experience.

This place came highly recommended by a a local I know. In fact, its his favorite restaurant in Richmond. I decided to give it a go for brunch yesterday. I love the neighborhood its in but parking was a nightmare. I had to drive around a lot and found a spot about a block away. The place itself is cozy with a couple of outdoor seats. Lily, the bartender, was awesome. The drink menu here is solid, as is the food menu. I decided to get the Lamb Tartare which is served with an Egg on top and it everything sits on a thick slice of Rye I believe. It was an excellent brunch selection. I found the prices to be fair as well. I don't believe I've ever been to a German restaurant before but I really enjoyed the experience and can see this place becoming a regular brunch spot while I'm in town.

The food was sooooo good ... we tried every dish .... The cocktails and wine were served with impeccable service... thanks to Steve, Lilly, Nick , Emma and the whole team for an amazing experience.

A really cozy little spot. I recommend making reservations, just because it's not a huge place.

The menu changes, I'm assuming based on the quality of ingredients they can get.

This time, we got 2 small plates/appetizers- country fried morel mushrooms - morels topped with crispy chicken skin, with some charred leeks, and some kind of liver mousse that was also gently fried. So so tasty. We also got the lamb tartare,minced lamb mixed with deliciousness, on top of some kind of substantial crunchy wheat bread, and topped with crispy shallots. Really good. We ate every single crumb of both.

For our mains, we got the pork schnitzel, which I think they typically have - a large, thin pork cutlet, lightly breaded and fried, topped with a slaw of crunchy vegetables (I think celery and maybe fennel root?), with a sauce, and a lemon for squeezing. The perfect bite.

We also got the skate wing, which was lightly breaded and fried, topped with microgreens and mint, and over a slightly spicy sauce. So unexpected and yummy. We'd definitely get it again.

They also made a delicious mocktail - I asked for something not too sweet, and they gave me a grapefruit drink with tonic that was soooo good and refreshing!

We love Metzger.

I wish I had taken more food pics, but we were honestly too busy eating.