Biergarten-not so fun for couples?

We are not really a social couple, but we loved the food & entertainment at the beer garden lunch. DW & I sat across from an adult mother & daughter and we had a nice time learning where each other was from, talking WDW, etc. The table was filled out by a group of 2 couples that obviously were there together & we didn't really interact with them. We definitely want to return--it was a really good meal at a decent price---plus a really fun stage show!
 
the idea of sharing a communal table with strangers - the "ewww" factor is really high on that one - plus, we're a bit anti-social at meals....

(all i can imagine is being seated at a table with a family with loud kids, or people who spit food when they're eating, or use their own utensils instead of the serving utensils - i could go on and on....)

Our experience, as 2 adults has been positive. I expect kids at disney, and I'm ok with happy kids enjoying the chicken dance with the band. :) I've actually never dined anywhere (inside or outside of Disney) that I saw people spitting on food, or carrying their own utensils to the buffet rather than using the serving utensils Disney provides at the buffet station. :rolleyes:

That said, the atmosphere at the Biergarten probably isn't for everyone. For us, it brings back nice memories of going to fests in Germany. :goodvibes
 
We've eaten at the Biergarten many times and I've only had one bad experience with tablemates. This woman totally freaked out about sharing a table with us (even though they'd told her at the reservation desk) and was extremely rude to us and acted like we'd somehow stolen her family's table (even though we were there first) and loudly reminded her children that they were not supposed to talk to strangers. :rolleyes: Our server apologized to me repeatedly because this woman was so rude.

The good news--all other times, we've had lovely tablemates. On our last trip, my dd and her friend didn't want to go so it was just the two of us. We were seated with three other couples--all older couples. One man was celebrating his 70th birthday. We had the BEST time chatting with them --so much so that I didn't want to leave after dinner. So, yes, as a couple, you can have a wonderful time at the Biergarten.
 
Have eaten their with a large group and small group of people . I go not think it gets that noisey till the band starts to play which is fine with us. I think the food is good and it a nice time to take eat slowly and enjoy your food and company. Have had people at our table and never any issue. You could make a reservation for early lunch and may be eating alone. If quite just ask server to give you a table is able.
 

We had to share once at Biergarten and once at Teppan Edo. Both experiences were pleasant! At Teppan Edo we got off to a shaky start....They sat a couple with us, before the couple sat down the man looked at us.... 3 out of 5 of my family were wearing NY Yankees garb...He shook his head smiling saying "Great I'm a Red Sox season ticket holder and they put me with a bunch of Yankee fans". :scared1: We all hit it off (:stir: He was OK.....for a Red Sox fan!).Though he didn't seem to like it when the cook started a "Let's Go Yankees" chant !
 
DW and I are not outgoing people and have never had a problem with the Biergarten. It is one of the few places we don't mind being with strangers, aside from the ocassional Japanese dinner.
 
My husband and I really enjoy the Biergarten. It's one place we don't get tired of. Yeah, the communal seating can be daunting but I can tell that in all the times we've been there, we've only had 1/2 of a bad experience with the other people at our table. We try and sit across from each other and never had a problem talking that way or, of course, next to each other is fine too but then we're staring into someone else's face for the dinner!

The 1/2 bad experience is really a great story. We were seated with two older ladies (older than us) who were seated across from each other. A couple who were walkups and decided to eat there after being shown the inside were seated across from each other next to the ladies. We took the next two across from each other seats.

The other couple said absolutely NOTHING. Not to each other, not to any of us. I can't even remember if they ordered drinks. They got up for the food, ate one plate and without a word to each other or to anyone, got up and left. We thought they were going for another plate but they never came back!!!!
Meanwhile, a single diner was seated next to me. Once we all determined that the other couple were totally gone (you could cut the tension in the air between them with a knife), my husband and I slid down to where the two ladies were and we all opened up and started talking. Turns out the single guy was in the Air Force and stationed in Germany so he and my husband gabbed all during dinner. The two ladies were from Philadelphia (I grew up near there) so I talked with them the entire time. We had so much fun, we all forgot Illuminations was coming up!

As far as loudness goes, yeah, the band is loud but, well, they are a band. ESPN Club is about at the same level.

Give it a try. How are YOU going to know if YOU like it if YOU don't go?
 
My DH and I love to eat at the Biergarten and have found that we have been seated with nice people every time. We've been there 4 times and every time with get seated with other couples or families that are all adults. We've meet lots of nice people and always enjoy it. It is a must do on our vacation.
 
My husband and I really enjoy the Biergarten. It's one place we don't get tired of. Yeah, the communal seating can be daunting but I can tell that in all the times we've been there, we've only had 1/2 of a bad experience with the other people at our table. We try and sit across from each other and never had a problem talking that way or, of course, next to each other is fine too but then we're staring into someone else's face for the dinner!

The 1/2 bad experience is really a great story. We were seated with two older ladies (older than us) who were seated across from each other. A couple who were walkups and decided to eat there after being shown the inside were seated across from each other next to the ladies. We took the next two across from each other seats.

The other couple said absolutely NOTHING. Not to each other, not to any of us. I can't even remember if they ordered drinks. They got up for the food, ate one plate and without a word to each other or to anyone, got up and left. We thought they were going for another plate but they never came back!!!!
Meanwhile, a single diner was seated next to me. Once we all determined that the other couple were totally gone (you could cut the tension in the air between them with a knife), my husband and I slid down to where the two ladies were and we all opened up and started talking. Turns out the single guy was in the Air Force and stationed in Germany so he and my husband gabbed all during dinner. The two ladies were from Philadelphia (I grew up near there) so I talked with them the entire time. We had so much fun, we all forgot Illuminations was coming up!

As far as loudness goes, yeah, the band is loud but, well, they are a band. ESPN Club is about at the same level.

Give it a try. How are YOU going to know if YOU like it if YOU don't go?

LOL:dance3: :dance3: :dance3: the couple who didn't talk at all(my DH says I never stop) and who were so tense! That's so funny. Iam warming up to the idea of the Biergarten and i think we'll keep the ressies. DH and I are travelling alone and as much as I loathe communal tables..it seems a funny experience may come of it, or at least it may not be as bad as I originally thought. I think my DH and I would have had a hard time keeping a straight face with the tense couple at our table and would have wasted endless time speculating as to their problems.:rotfl:
 

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