Do we need an ADR for Biergarten lunch in April?

[jeast]

I might make an ADR, but would rather not be tied to a time if there isn't usually a wait. Anyone know how the Biergarten does for lunch? How busy?

 

[mom2fivecs]

We walked up in June and only had about a 15 minute wait...so I say its probably pretty doable.

 

[jeast]

Great, thanks!

 

[DonaldTDuck]

Any time you don't have an ADR and you can't get in, you'll know why it's stressed to make them. Why take the chance. You can always cancel.

 

[disnut8]

Any time you don't have an ADR and you can't get in, you'll know why it's stressed to make them. Why take the chance. You can always cancel.

I agree. There's no cost to make a reservation and no penalty if you don't show up or if you cancel (preferable to cancel, of course).

 

[hildarumpole]

We had an ADR in June. A couple walked in just before us without an ADR and were told the soonest they could be seated was 4:00 for the 1st dinner seating. The restaurant wasn't packed, but I noticed there wasn't an abundance of waitstaff. Sometimes restaurants can't seat walk-ins, because of lack of staff. I agree with PPs. Make an ADR if you want to guarantee a lunch spot.