What a scam! I have overpaid for many meals in my life, but never as badly as this one. On arrival, we were told that the Mother's Day brunch "special" was $95 a head. The rain was pouring down and we decided to stay. For a $95 brunch, I would expect a lot. Even in a city like LA or NY, 95 bucks should get you a little lobster, shrimp, a chocolate fountain and probably unlimited mimosas or bloodies. In Waco, TX, at Pivovar, it got us, a decent prime rib, schnitzel, cucumber salad, barley risotto and cheesecake. Wow! $700 bucks for a family meal that would have been no more than $200 off the menu. Way to rip people off on Mother's Day. Congrats to the crooks who run this place. I will say the noise level was great. Cause the few groups of us who fell for the scam didn't begin to fill even 1/8th of the restaurant.
Pedro F.
The place looks very nice. The short ribs are super tender. The knowledge of the bartender was on point. But if you're thinking of eating at the bar, better go to a high table. The bar is too far to reach the plate. There's a big distance between the chair, food rest and bar. Other than that, I may come back.
Mariah S.
Had the pork shank and shared the pretzel and they were both AMAZING! First time having Czech food and it did not disappoint. Would highly recommend
yvonne c.
Great brewery, awesome ambience and food and beer were soo good! Service was great as well. Husband got the Texas stuffed schnitzel and i got the fish and chips and not were delicious! They have a beer garden outside and games to play. Would definitely recommend !
MichaelD
Pivovar has been one of my favorites since opening. This was a lunch visit and sadly we were so disappointed. The lunch menu was limited, but I ordered something I've had before which was really lacking. Very skimpy ingredients in the Cobb salad compared to what is usually fairly abundant and fresh. It didn't seem like the veggies and ingredients were even fresh. My friend had a sandwich that she was similarly not thrilled with, though the meat amount was extreme, the sauerkraut was limited and dressing was almost non existent and bread not really what she expected since the bakery items are usually so good. I love the restaurant ambiance and the servers and workers were all wonderful and welcoming as always. I hope this was only a one time bad experience food wise. Our family is a big fan of the schnitzel and mushroom gravy, as well as several of the fish dishes. We will give it another try and assume this was just a bad day.
Tiffany T.
We were at magnolias and ran into this wonderful spot during a huge storm. We sat at the bar and had a wonderful bartender. He was working his butt off taking tables and helping us. The beer premium lager and Vienna lager were delicious. We had the fried cheese and it was to dies for. I love the different cheeses. Such a great idea. We had a blast here waiting out the storm!
Edward Y.
Had the Czech schnitzel and it was perfect. Crispy crust and hot inside. Our party ordered the brussel sprouts and broccoli appetizers and they were also quite tasty. Missed out on the local brews as I was the designated driver. My loss as everyone loved their beer choices.
Valerie C.
We visited Waco for the eclipse and ate here for lunch the Sunday before. The soft pretzel was delicious, the best we've ever had. My husband ordered the braised pork shank and it was so good, the meat falling off the bone. I got the three sausages with corn and sauerkraut. Each was very tasty. We'd highly recommend.
Lacey R.
Beer spa was fun and a unique, relaxing experience. You can play any music you want, get a flight of beer, wine or whiskey. Went here on an anniversary weekend and definitely recommend. (I would skip the charcuterie if I went back, a lot of similar, indecipherable sausage.)
L L
8:11 PM Wednesday- unfortunately turned away -kitchen closed . Website said 9pm. Restaurant was 50% full. SMH - do you want business? I’ve been here before & made it a repeat.
Food was great! The fried cheese, braised ribs, and creme brulee cheesecake were each fantastic. I liked their dark beer. My wife said the schnitzel was pretty good too.We had a great server and the atmosphere was good.
Service: 5
Ron Ammerman
Was very excited to try this place out. Went there at 5pm on 3-27 place was empty. Thought my wife and I would get good service. Waited about 10 min no one came to get our drink order or even greet our table. 3 guys were at the front just talking to each other the whole time. We got up and left.
Jocelyne Rosas
The food was delicious. Had enough flavor to it. Dessert was also delicious.
Service: 5
Kenneth Trlicek
The wife and I shared the Pork Shank, and the sausage platter! Delicious! Service was spot one!
Service: 5
Lynn Reichl
One word… Flavor.The textures, the flavors, everything was spot on here.We began our evening at the beautiful bar. The entire space is comfortable and authentic, but somehow modern. If you are a wine drinker don't even bother looking at the wine menu, just ask for the house red and you will get the best blend I’ve had in a while. It’s a Czeck wine which fits the theme. My husband enjoyed the beer sampler and he is a major German beer snob so I didn’t think he would like most of them. Both he and I were pleasantly surprised. All except the dark lager were exceptional, but he’s not a fan of dark beer anyway. I thought the dark lager was excellent ! We enjoyed the schnitzel, and the pork shank. Everything was cooked to perfection, super flavorful, and memorable. The service here is also wonderful. We were greeted by a friendly and accommodating lady, followed by excellent bar and table service. The staff is knowledgeable. If you’re wondering if it is too fancy for you, we saw families dressed more casually andOthers dressed very nice. So anything goes here! It’s a relaxed environment, a great place for a family to come and enjoy, but also a great place for a special date. If I had company coming to town, this would be exactly where I would bring them.
What a scam! I have overpaid for many meals in my life, but never as badly as this one. On arrival, we were told that the Mother's Day brunch "special" was $95 a head. The rain was pouring down and we decided to stay. For a $95 brunch, I would expect a lot. Even in a city like LA or NY, 95 bucks should get you a little lobster, shrimp, a chocolate fountain and probably unlimited mimosas or bloodies. In Waco, TX, at Pivovar, it got us, a decent prime rib, schnitzel, cucumber salad, barley risotto and cheesecake. Wow! $700 bucks for a family meal that would have been no more than $200 off the menu. Way to rip people off on Mother's Day. Congrats to the crooks who run this place. I will say the noise level was great. Cause the few groups of us who fell for the scam didn't begin to fill even 1/8th of the restaurant.
The place looks very nice. The short ribs are super tender. The knowledge of the bartender was on point. But if you're thinking of eating at the bar, better go to a high table. The bar is too far to reach the plate. There's a big distance between the chair, food rest and bar. Other than that, I may come back.
Had the pork shank and shared the pretzel and they were both AMAZING! First time having Czech food and it did not disappoint. Would highly recommend
Great brewery, awesome ambience and food and beer were soo good! Service was great as well. Husband got the Texas stuffed schnitzel and i got the fish and chips and not were delicious! They have a beer garden outside and games to play. Would definitely recommend !
Pivovar has been one of my favorites since opening. This was a lunch visit and sadly we were so disappointed. The lunch menu was limited, but I ordered something I've had before which was really lacking. Very skimpy ingredients in the Cobb salad compared to what is usually fairly abundant and fresh. It didn't seem like the veggies and ingredients were even fresh. My friend had a sandwich that she was similarly not thrilled with, though the meat amount was extreme, the sauerkraut was limited and dressing was almost non existent and bread not really what she expected since the bakery items are usually so good. I love the restaurant ambiance and the servers and workers were all wonderful and welcoming as always. I hope this was only a one time bad experience food wise. Our family is a big fan of the schnitzel and mushroom gravy, as well as several of the fish dishes. We will give it another try and assume this was just a bad day.
We were at magnolias and ran into this wonderful spot during a huge storm. We sat at the bar and had a wonderful bartender. He was working his butt off taking tables and helping us. The beer premium lager and Vienna lager were delicious. We had the fried cheese and it was to dies for. I love the different cheeses. Such a great idea. We had a blast here waiting out the storm!
Had the Czech schnitzel and it was perfect. Crispy crust and hot inside. Our party ordered the brussel sprouts and broccoli appetizers and they were also quite tasty. Missed out on the local brews as I was the designated driver. My loss as everyone loved their beer choices.
We visited Waco for the eclipse and ate here for lunch the Sunday before. The soft pretzel was delicious, the best we've ever had. My husband ordered the braised pork shank and it was so good, the meat falling off the bone. I got the three sausages with corn and sauerkraut. Each was very tasty. We'd highly recommend.
Beer spa was fun and a unique, relaxing experience. You can play any music you want, get a flight of beer, wine or whiskey. Went here on an anniversary weekend and definitely recommend. (I would skip the charcuterie if I went back, a lot of similar, indecipherable sausage.)
8:11 PM Wednesday- unfortunately turned away -kitchen closed . Website said 9pm. Restaurant was 50% full. SMH - do you want business? I’ve been here before & made it a repeat.
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Food was great! The fried cheese, braised ribs, and creme brulee cheesecake were each fantastic. I liked their dark beer. My wife said the schnitzel was pretty good too.We had a great server and the atmosphere was good.
Service: 5
Was very excited to try this place out. Went there at 5pm on 3-27 place was empty. Thought my wife and I would get good service. Waited about 10 min no one came to get our drink order or even greet our table. 3 guys were at the front just talking to each other the whole time. We got up and left.
The food was delicious. Had enough flavor to it. Dessert was also delicious.
Service: 5
The wife and I shared the Pork Shank, and the sausage platter! Delicious! Service was spot one!
Service: 5
One word… Flavor.The textures, the flavors, everything was spot on here.We began our evening at the beautiful bar. The entire space is comfortable and authentic, but somehow modern. If you are a wine drinker don't even bother looking at the wine menu, just ask for the house red and you will get the best blend I’ve had in a while. It’s a Czeck wine which fits the theme. My husband enjoyed the beer sampler and he is a major German beer snob so I didn’t think he would like most of them. Both he and I were pleasantly surprised. All except the dark lager were exceptional, but he’s not a fan of dark beer anyway. I thought the dark lager was excellent ! We enjoyed the schnitzel, and the pork shank. Everything was cooked to perfection, super flavorful, and memorable. The service here is also wonderful. We were greeted by a friendly and accommodating lady, followed by excellent bar and table service. The staff is knowledgeable. If you’re wondering if it is too fancy for you, we saw families dressed more casually andOthers dressed very nice. So anything goes here! It’s a relaxed environment, a great place for a family to come and enjoy, but also a great place for a special date. If I had company coming to town, this would be exactly where I would bring them.
Service: 5