Metzger Bar and Butchery
801 N 23rd St, Richmond
(804) 325-3147
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The hasenpfeffer was shockingly good, and the Something Seasonal cocktail tasted just like Christmas morning. Amazing!
Very unique place. Great food and service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I have been on a few occasions, ones to eat with my son for dinner and the others just to relax I the ambiance and enjoy cocktails. Every time I was greatest right away and made to feel welcome. It is dim lighting and candlelit in the evening, and rustic chic describes it well. It gives the feel of fine dinig but welcoming. The menu changes regularly and it is always creative and spectacular. My son really enjoyed the fish he had and the carrot cake. The bartender is very kind and does a great lemon drop cocktail. They are so courteous to their customers and take the time to notify them ahead of there is anything going on that may affect the quality of their experience (like when the ac broke in the storm etc, the warned people walking in that it could be a little warm and called those with reservations). It truly is a wonderful spot to grab an amazing meal, cocktail, and have a wonderful experience at the same time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Metzger has an incredible attention to detail on their menu. I am excited to return with each change of the season!
The house red, a Zweigelt, is so flavorful and distinct. Cocktails are creative and well-crafted while the tap list always has something I want. Today they had Maine Lunch.
We ordered the chicory salad, an herbal adventure of crisp and crunchy with a balance of bitterness and creaminess from the labneh dressing.
The house-smoked local oysters followed with elegant garnishes and ingredients. Well-seasoned homemade crackers rounded out the dish, plated beautifully with tomato ‘petals’.
We always enjoy the charred cabbage here. Perfectly tender and silky, savory from the bagna cauda and cured egg, with crispies from the gremolata.
Dessert was a tough choice— I adore the funnel cake with sherry soaked apples!! But today we opted for the melon cake with sencha buttercream and cantaloupe Bavarian cream layered into a chiffon cake. All of the delicate flavors were so balanced and complementary. The stone fruit sundae with almond ice cream had the richest fresh cherries.
Been here many times over the years and in impressed every time.
Vegetarian options: There are many veg dishes that are positively scrumptious!
Parking: Always lots of easy street parking!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wiener Schnitzel, Chicken Schnitzel with Gravy, Whole Roasted Maitake
Every time I’ve been here, I’ve had an amazing experience. The service has been amazing and the variety of the menu really sets this place apart.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Schnitzel with Gravy, Charcuterie Board
This was our third time at Metzger. The previous two times were amazing but this was our last. I ordered the Half chicken which was -literally- half a chicken. The foot was sticking off the plate. Apparently it’s a joke the chef enjoys playing on customers but for a $34 entree- it was extremely unappetizing. Anyways! Our waiter was amazing and very attentive. If you get anything else I’m sure you’ll love it
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 5
We enjoyed the meal at Metzger. However, after waiting around 20 minutes for our server to arrive at our table, we were told that our drinks and dessert would be complimentary due to the wait. We appreciated the gesture and enjoyed the meal, but when the check arrived, we still had to pay for our drinks. The lack of follow through definitely left our experience a bit disappointing.
Excellent knowledgeable service. Wonderful new tastes. We Started with the endive salad which was enough for the 3( and would have worked for 4) of us to share along with “bread and Butter I had the Prawns which was a wonderful fun choice....favor wise and eating experience. My friends totally enjoyed their choices. Truly a happening place as it filled up for “date night on the Hill. We went early for Saturday dinner ... good choice.
Amazing food selection and top knotch service. The prawns were best I've ever had! The tomato garlic and butter sauce they cook it down in is phenomenal. A must try
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The setting and staff are great. The menu is interesting and adventurous. The Prawns were great! Realizing that German food is “heavy and starchy” we were still disappointed not to have had any fresher tasting options without as much buttery, cheesy fried bland variety. The Spaetzle is particularly bland- just know what you are getting into. We will try again especially if we are really hungry - because we know the quality of the bar, the kitchen and staff- we would just check the menu prior to make sure we are all on the same page.
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Literally the best meal I've ever had! Perfectly cooked venison with charred fennel and cabbage! Bright bursts of kumquat were a treat that made each bite perfect. Our new date spot for creative cocktails and a unique menu.
terrible food terrible service terrible people hopefully the health department or the FBI will step in and shut this place down
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
We arrived early and found it to be a great little unique location that paid attention to detail. We were almost an hour early for our reservation and willing to wait but they were able to accommodate us and seated us promptly. The service was great, the food and drink even better. Highly recommend.
What is the awful smell in this restaurant? Was invited with a group and we were sick to our stomachs .... the smell of soured or rotting food ingredients was over whelming. No thank you!
Amazing food and service. The prawns were the best I've had, and the cobia appetizer and Kale salad with zuchhini. stilton, and baked pretzels were imaginative and perfectly balanced. Well be back,
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