Biergarten in Germany- Good or Bad ?

[Freedo]

Great place for the kids! The food and atmosphere are a big hit. It is also one of the cheapest places in the WS to eat, making it even more appealing. You will love it.

 

[bclplyr]

Big from me and hubby! Went there for the first time a few weeks ago and fell in love.

But we had to try the Biergarten this time - we've been to Germany twice now through our community band and sister city. Last year our sister city turned 1000 (yes, thousand! ) so the band went to help celebrate. Several nights of festivals - those Germans know how to throw a party!

The Biergarten very much made me feel like I was back in Germany. The band even played the toasting song we heard many times during the festival - hubby and I joined right in I felt the food was authentic - sure they throw a couple more American style dishes in, but overall I thought it was delicious.

We sat with a very nice family (who actually knew the library where I work!). I can see the potential for having obnoxious tablemates, but we got lucky. I think the main things to remember are 1) it's German food, which will not be to everyone's taste, and 2) it's group seating. If you don't like either of these, the Biergarten might not be for you.

I have one of the many videos of the bell player online (link to Youtube channel below - don't have a high enough post count to link in my message...)

 

[DaveClan]

Last monday's dinner in Biergarten was freakin great! The food rocked, the liter of beer was great. My GF had Beck's and I had the Heiffe Wesse (delicious). The food was great and the entertainment was fun/enjoyable.

I loved the schnitzel, german mashed potatoes, sausages, etc etc... Also, the bavarian cheesecake was awesome!

 

[itsallaboutme]

I'm glad to know many people love this restaurant! DH and I have an ADR for dinner in September. DH loves German food, me not so much but seems I will find some things to eat. Thanks!

 

[Golf4food]

Love the Biergarten. We don't normally like sitting with strangers in a restaurant but it has never been a problem at the Biergarten. Most of the time the families keep to themselves and we aren't bothered. Sometimes people will hit it off and have a nice conversation. We've never felt pressured either way. But the food is great, good selection, great entertainment, and I love the atmosphere - the decor, the lighting, etc.

 

[Kerri G]

Trying to be honest here & is is my first negative review. We didnt like it. It was my and my husband and DD4 & DD5. I usually like German Food but did not care for it at Biergarten. My DD5 is picky and wouldnt eat anything not even the mac & chhese. DD4 is not picky and did not eat anything not even the hot dog. The show was ok nothing to write home about. We actually couldnt wait to leave. I was kicking myself (and still am) for choosing this place over Askerus or the girls or Le Cellier for us. Maybe you should try it for yourselves though as I know alot of people DO like it, just not us.

 

[TigerKat]

We love it, in fact it is DS's(17) favorite restaurant in all of WDW!

 

[englishrose47]

As I have said I love it but I am not sure the family would, I think they'd find the food ok but the german band might not please or the table arrangements!!

 

[jwsteelman]

We love this restaurant. It is my favorite restaurant in all WDW. This coming trip I will be eating there 3 times.

 

[VAN]

Going in September during Free Dining, so will be eating at several "new" restaurants.

Just changed from a Spoodles (reading mixed reviews) ADR to the Biergarten. I am of German decent so am always interested in that cuisine, but originally just thought "heavy, fatty food". Based on all your good reviews, my DH and I plan to try it this trip.

We usually go to WDW annually, but try to stay within a budget. Especially, when the kids were small. We have gone most years to O'Hana's as a family treat and recently tried Hoop-de-doo-Review for the first time - can't believe we waited so long.

I'm now getting the same feeling from reading your reviews about the Biergarten - can't wait!