Metzger Bar and Butchery

Restaurant · Union Hill

Metzger Bar and Butchery

Restaurant · Union Hill

801 N 23rd St, Richmond, VA 23223

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A rustic-chic haven that serves up inventive German-inspired dishes with seasonal flair, perfect for cozy meals and exceptional cocktails.

801 N 23rd St, Richmond, VA 23223 Get directions

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"A popular German restaurant, Metzger Bar and Butchery, in Richmond turned away a conservative Christian organization last month, citing the group’s known stance against same-sex marriage and abortion rights as the cause. Located in Richmond’s Union Hill neighborhood, Metzger Bar and Butchery is a destination restaurant for those looking for riffs on falafel, schnitzel enhanced with curry mustard, and other inventive takes on German fare. Metzger’s chef and co-owner Brittanny Anderson, a Top Chef and Chopped alum, is also behind Alpine-influenced Brenner Pass." - Tierney Plumb

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"The German-influenced Metzger is a destination restaurant for inventive takes on dishes like schnitzel (enhanced with curry mustard) and knoedel (with chickpeas and eggplant as a falafel riff). The late summer menu features ingredients like corn and tomatoes in artful salads and chowders." - Missy Frederick

How to Spend 24 Fabulous Hours in Richmond, Va. - Eater DC

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"Anderson is best known for the German- and Alpine-influenced cooking style she developed at Richmond restaurants Metzger Bar and Butchery and Brenner Pass." - Gabe Hiatt

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Chef: Brittanny Anderson Hometown: Richmond, VA Current city of residence: Richmond, VA Occupation/Profession: Chef and Co-Owner of Metzger Bar and Butchery, Brenner Pass, and Black Lodge, Richmond, VA. Leni, Washington, D.C

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Chelsea Branson

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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.

Scott Freiwald

Google

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

Adi Jakupovic

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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.

Jerome Jackson

Google

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

Martha

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We had an amazing brunch here! Really interesting and tasty entrees and a delicious bloody mary. My friend and I both agreed the sausage patties were the best we've ever tasted. Our server was also great and very accommodating to requests. Would definitely return for brunch and would love to try dinner options some time. Thanks for a lovely experience!

John Russell

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Not sure what's happened here. Used to be one of my favorites but last night was a huge departure from what it used to be. The food was oversimplified and good but minimalist in presentation and portions and took forever to get to the table. Also the restaurant was too dark (hiding something?) And no more bottled beer on the menu despite seeing some stored with the wine on the way out. Hope this clears up but won't be back anytime soon.

C H

Google

Really cute hidden gem; great to have a low-key fine dining experience with friends and family. Would not recommend for parties larger than 6 people as it’s a small venue. Would 1000% recommend for girls night dessert, appetizer and drinks. Loved everything, but feel their German influence/inspiration/origins have been buried by the creative oeuvre of the chefs. Not complaining but miss having traditional german dishes and this used to be the place for that. Most of the menu is perfectly contemporary and complex in flavor, but the entrees were either too small or too salty. Loved the wine that was recommended to us, but was shocked by the wine prices. Just can’t get cheap good wine outside of Europe I guess. They have very friendly service staff; we will definitely be back.

Stacy Webb

Google

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.

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A Richmond Restaurant Denied Service to an Anti-Abortion Group - Eater DC

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How to Spend 24 Fabulous Hours in Richmond, Va. - Eater DC

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@eater

"Anderson is best known for the German- and Alpine-influenced cooking style she developed at Richmond restaurants Metzger Bar and Butchery and Brenner Pass." - Gabe Hiatt

‘Top Chef’ Portland Will Feature a Rising Star Who Just Opened an All-Day Cafe in D.C. - Eater DC

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@ilovetopchef

All the Restaurants from Top Chef, Season 18

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Chelsea Branson

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Scott Freiwald

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Adi Jakupovic

Google

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.

Jerome Jackson

Google

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

Martha

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John Russell

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C H

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Stacy Webb

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