Ludwigs Biergarten Mountain View

Oktoberfest was my first time to Ludwig’s (how did I not know about this place before now) and I was floored by the food and beer selection. Not only was the Paulaner Hefe-weizen crisp and cold but it all paired well with the food I ordered, a vegan option of bratwurst (finally a place that serves it), sauerkraut that was tasty and not mushy and just right flavored mashed potatoes.

I will definitely be coming back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Bad experience. Wait time is too long. Food is not worth the wait.

Service: 1

Absolutely satisfied with everything.

Extended variety of beers
You have to order on bar and sit in any empty spot
Kitchen close early

loafin around

Food is great. A bit on the pricy side but I will pay for good food. Everything we ordered was delicious, from the soft pretzel to the steak and to the dessert plate.

Service was so so. We came on a Sunday and not super busy. While most of the customers were dining outside, server was playing on his phone sitting inside the restaurant.

We came here to try out German beer and food. The sausage was ok. The pork knuckle, however, was a mixed experience. When served fresh, it felt overwhelming — a huge portion where the fat and lean meat stayed very separate.

Interestingly, after taking the leftovers home and putting them in the air fryer, the dish improved a lot. The extra cooking helped render out some of the oil, which then soaked into the leaner parts of the meat, making it taste much more balanced — not too fatty, not too dry.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

Fantastic beer selection with a reasonably priced Biergarten style menu and a fun atmosphere.

Will definitely be back for a future happy hour!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Best, beer garden in mountain View

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I had such a wonderful experience here! The food was delicious, and the warm, inviting ambience made it even more enjoyable. The owner is incredibly attentive and generous, making every guest feel welcomed.

I happened to visit on celebrity trivia night, which was a blast—the host kept the energy high and made sure everyone felt included. Between the great food, lively atmosphere, and friendly service, I can’t wait to come back!

(PS Pets Friendly)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This is a great place. If you have not been there, don't hesitate.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Well if you wanna have a fun afternoon with great food and beer, well this is definitely a place you should visit , as a bonus they serve German food ! They have tons of different types of beer on tap And the food is really good. There are not many German restaurants out here. But this must my top one in the area.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

For those of us who grew up in Mountain view,this was the old Wenner schnitzel. Good food,great atmosphere

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nice biergarten on the quiet side. Really good beer. Sausages I had were not particularly great. Runny, soupy, warm potato salad made with sliced potatoes was just stupid. I would go back for the beer and the service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 4

Astonishingly overpriced. $150 for a couple entrees, couple appetizers and a couple beers. I found the quality of food to be sub-par.

Spätzle was acceptable, although I've had better at Geist in Bangalore somehow. Schnitzel was just sad. Oily, mealy and rather unappetizing. Beers were great obviously, priced somewhat more reasonably than food. Service was mediocre, but eh.

I was happy to find a Biergarten right here in MV, but I will not be returning. There's so so so many better ones out there.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 4