Bavarian Chef

I have been eating here a few times every few years, for 20+ years. Wonderful restaurant serving German food that is good for large and small groups. We over ordered this time not realizing how much food was coming. The portions on a lot of items could easily be shared (such as the soup). Service was good and everyone was friendly. We enjoyed the salad and the huge pretzel with cheese and mustard. The crab soup was good but too much. The sausage sampler was really good. The pork schnitzel tasted bland with only the mushroom sauce. Will return, thanks for the good job.

This was the perfect place to celebrate a special occasion with it still feeling special but not stuffy at all. OH MY GOODNESS. The food was immaculate, the service incredible, and the atmosphere so cozy. We sat in the upstairs part and it was so intimate and lovely. The drinks were well made and strong. The cake we had was delicious to the point where I had to take a moment. Overall a wonderful experience and we will definitely be coming back! Well worth the over hour drive.

We have been driving by this place for over 30 yrs and finally had a chance to give it a try while we were staying locally. It is not inexpensive but it is totally worth the price. Great assortment of meal options. I thoroughly enjoyed the sausage sampler, wife and son loved the Jaeger Schnitzel. The giant pretzel with their signature beer cheese is a must. The breads were out if this world. A few of the sides weren't to our taste but we got to try a lot of new things. Ohh, not that you will have room for it but the desert options were great. We had enough left over for a full meal, plus. Staff was great, very cordial and helpful with the menu. Nice German beer options as well. We will stop again when we get the chance.

Feels like being in a time warp of an old fashioned German living room. The restaurant serves authentic German food in a cozy atmosphere. Delicious beer from the tap. The portions are ginormous ! And besides your plate you also get 7 different side dishes. All very tasty and we couldn’t try the desserts as there was absolutely no room in our stomachs. We recommend it and it was fun.

Just visited today for the first time with my husband and 18months old and we left the place happy with full stomachs and satisfied taste buds! What a wonderful place. Staff is very friendly and they are wearing traditional outfits which matched the atmosphere so well! Drinks and food came out fairly quickly and it was absolutely delicious! Portions are gigantic, just the way we like it! Our daughter ate off our plates but she ate more than we expected, she absolutely loved everything! So did we! Thank you for a very pleasant dinner! If we’re ever back in Virginia, we’ll definitely dine here again! Danke schön!

Overall it was a pleasant dining experience because of the service. Everyone on the floor staff was attentive and nice. Where the experience fell off was the food. The battered escargot was good. The French onion soup had way too much cheese. The sausage sampler was underwhelming and the crab-stuffed salmon was also mediocre. The crab stuffing was pretty good but the salmon was overcooked. The dumplings were a real let down. Overall everything needs more salt and seasoning. For the price point, it was not a good value for the quality.

The food was phenomenal. Thanks to Em and partner wait staff for the great recommendations of Hungarian Gulaschsuppe, Schweinshaxe, and Mandel Schnitzel. Bring your appetite.

Our party of seven was extremely well taken care of! We were seated right at our reservation time and thoroughly enjoyed exploring the many menu options. The portions were quite generous and we all took portions of our entrees home to enjoy again later. We were seated upstairs so be sure to request accessible seating on the first level if needed.

Come hungry, and prepare to take food home. The portion sizes here are MASSIVE, but you do get bang for your back with all the meals. I've never been disappointed with any meal I've eaten here, and although it's a little far out from Charlottesville, it's 100% worth the drive The service here is great. They're quick to bring out food and keep your drinks topped up, even if you're only drinking water. The upstairs area is the coziest area for dining in; it feels like you're in a ski lodge dining room.

I can't say this place is authentic since I've never been to Germany but this place for sure lived up to my expectations. The food is fantastic. Absolutely loved the sliders, wieners, sauerkraut, potato dumplings, and creamed corn. They give you an ungodly amount of beer for a surprisingly great price $14 for a liter? I've gone to places that charge that much for a normal beer. The ambiance of the place feels authentic and the waitresses have very fitting outfits. While the place is fairly expensive the sheer amount of food they give you justifies that price. You can take home leftovers and have enough for more than two meals. The only questionable thing about this place is its location. Located right off of 29 seemingly near nothing of note is a fairly peculiar place. But it has been here forever so I guess they are doing something right. Would come again.

This is my rare treat place. Incredible portions and food. Never had a bad experience here. Usually you need reservations to get a seat but we arrived when it opened. This is a romantic place where you could share an entree and be full.

We came here for Sunday lunch and arrived as the restaurant opened, as we heard they got pretty busy as the day went on. The restaurant is in a really cool log cabin and is authentically decorated on the inside. The servers were super friendly, attentive, and the atmosphere was perfect for a German meal! Our son ordered the Wiener schnitzel, my wife ordered a special "Reuben schnitzel" that had corned beef on top smothered with sauerkraut, and I ordered the gluten free jager schnitzel. All were incredible! We chose the German potato salad, the red cabbage, the potato dumplings, and the spaetzle. Lastly, we ended with the flourless chocolate torte with raspberry filling and the crème brûlée with berries. It was a massive amount of food so we took tons to go! HIGHLY recommend!!!

We had a wonderful family meal here on Sunday. We've been here many, many times, and everything is always delicious. Service was a little "different" this time. Our server's assistant was very attentive and extremely efficient. Our actual server greeted us to take our order and presented desserts and our check. We felt neglected by her. At one point, another server saw that we needed attention and stopped to attend us, but our server was not visible. The restaurant only had another two tables or so, they were not busy. The German music is always nice. We just wish we had been shown a little more hospitality.

This place was amazing and I would come back in a heartbeat. I had the best ever opinion soup here. All the food was amazing with great flavor. They were fast and very responsive. The waitress was really attentive and always watched the table checking up on us. We had the veal and chicken dishes and a Cesar salad. All were just great. And the dessert I had was their most sold with orange liquor and the wife had the ice cream ball. We were very pleased on everything. The place is very quaint and has a great older charm. You should go to experience great food and services.

This is a must stop spot! The food is so good, portions are HUGE, and the service is great! And don't even get me started on the beer. Came here with my husband and we were blown away by how great this place is. Classic German bar and restaurant with traditional German decor. We got the steak and stein (daily special) and one of the veal entrees. Both were cooked very well and we definitely had leftovers. We would go here every month if we lived closer. 12/10 RECOMMEND

Yeah this place is amazing. I rarely give 5 star reviews especially for restaurants but Bavarian chef deserves it. The food service and atmosphere are all awesome and you will not be disappointed. We came here for dinner and I will say that the primary crowd here is folks who are my grandparents age. So don't expect trendy decor, loud music or experimental dishes. Expect a quit calm dinner, great portion sizes, awesome service and traditional perfectly done German food. For the atmosphere, the restaurant is decorated like a mix between my grandmas southern kitchen and a German home. The tables are beautifully set and it's one of the only places around cville that still does a full table setting, linens and all. Servers are either in german esque outfits or all black. The music is German and kept at a quiet volume. The service is impeccable. Our server was knowledgeable about the menu and very friendly and the food runner and other folks who passed by all checked on us but not excessively so. We felt accommodated and comfortable with their service and this enhanced our experience. Now onto the main event: the food. The food here is incredible. Seriously so good. And the portions are MAAAASSIVE! So prepare to take some home with you. We ordered the German pretzel to start and it came with beer cheese and brown mustard. This is the best pretzel I have and probably will ever have again. Perfectly done and the sauces were actually incredible. The beer cheese was rich and creamy with a great bold flavor. The brown mustard was also delicious and one of the best I've had. Kardinal Hall in cville does a pretzel and after Bavarian chef KH's beer cheese just tastes like water. BC is the real deal. For entrees my boyfriend ordered the Ziguener schnitzel and after much deliberation I ordered the Rueben schnitzel. The ziguener was a more traditional pork schnitzel, served on top of a red sauce of pepper tomato onion and bacon. Mine was served with sauerkraut, corned beef, melted cheese and thousand island on top. Oh my god. Both dishes were absolutely incredible. And the portion for one entree was enough to feed 3-4 people. It came with 2 sides each: we ordered the schnitzel (2-3/5), glazed carrots (4/5), potato salad (5/5) and the creamed corn (10000/5). I would go back just for the creamed corn.... We both went home with HEAVY to go boxes and mine fed me for at least 3 more meals. Some of the biggest portions I've seen in a LONG time. Overall, if you're on the fence you should try it out. The food here is really fabulous. It's a bit of a drive from cville, but worth it. The parking is ample and the drive is easy. Wheelchair accessible: yes Sensory friendly: not 100% sure but probably yes Family friendly: I'd call ahead to make sure there's room. Default tables seat 4 Child friendly: yes Reservation needed: don't think so but recommend Vegan/vegetarian friendly: not really. There's very few options without dairy or meat. Allergen friendly: i think the kitchen is able to accommodate some allergies but call ahead

We love German food so when we came to stay in Madison we knew we had to stop here for dinner! When we walked in, we were told would have to wait for an hour and a half or we could sit at the bar. So we sat at the bar Hot tip- make a reservation! They had a great spread of Paulener Beers (which my husband, who was deployed to Germany for a bit, LOVED) and I had the Black Forest martini which was probably better than any drink I've had this trip. We split the Zegliener Schnitzel which was a pork schnitzel with a delicious tomato based sauce, with a side of spatzle and potato salad. The potato salad was NEXT LEVEL! The spatzle on the other hand was not cheesy (which I had expected from all my previous German food experiences) so that was a bit disappointing. The portion sizes are huge so I highly recommend splitting a plate (keep in mind that does incur a $7 fee) We wish we could have stayed and eaten something off their delicious dessert spread but that will have to be next time. Highly, highly recommend!!

Probably one of the worst meals I've ever had. My girlfriend ordered the shrimp scampi. The shrimp were like eating rubber. Exceptionally overcooked. The creamed corn had so much sugar in it you couldn't finish it. The potato dumplings were stone cold, that's when we found out they cook by microwave. I ordered the Jager Schnitzel but was given Weiner Schnitzel. Either way it tasted blah and was as tough as shoe leather. The red cabbage was as sweet as the corn and tasted like 7-up. The spaetzle tasted like rubber bands. They guy in the kitchen is no chef but as long as he has a microwave he'll be in there ruining food. I had high hopes and several recommendations for this place but it was beyond awful.

The food and service was outstanding , That's Not the problem , this place is in a bad need of a Makeover inside and outside .

I have driven past this restaurant so many times and was excited to finally try it. If you are driving from UVA to DC or vice versa, it's definitely worth checking out. We got a pretzel for the table to start. To drink, I had the seasonal beer which was Oktoberfest. Then I had cream of wild mushroom soup, jalapeño stuffed bratwurst, and pumpkin cheesecake for dessert. The soup was delicious and a hearty portion. The bratwursts were a special that I would definitely recommend trying if they have them when you go. Picking out a dessert was very fun because they have an old school style dessert tray that they bring to the table. The food was yummy, environment was cozy on a cold day, and staff were attentive. Would recommend!

This place has never disappointed and you will never leave hungry. Tonight was no different. We both started off with the red pepper soup, which you should never come here and not get that. My wife ordered the Paprika Rahm Schnitzel and it turned out great and I ordered the Schweinshaxe, which is a big assed pork shank, covered with fried onion strings and man was it good. Oddly enough I had this in Germany a few months ago and was excited to see it as a special tonight. I only wish it would have come with sauerkraut instead of dressing.

Excellent German cuisine in the heart of Virginia. You def. need to make a reservation because this place is popular and fills up, especially on weekends. We ordered the soft pretzel, Bavarian Sausage Sampler, Pork Schnitzel, and a special 3-meat platter. Everything was AMAZING!! Note that the entrees are HUGE and you get 2 family style sides with each plate, so you'll def be taking some home. Also, there is an up charge for sharing entrees, which I totally understand. We had a great evening at The Bavarian Chef!!

My friends in Charlottesville had told me that I'd love this place, so when an occasion came for me to visit, we made reservations a month in advance (highly recommend). When we got here, we were greeted with a cozy, German interior and a packed house. Even though it was busy, the service was prompt and we had such a fun time enjoying the scenery. For dinner, we had the pretzel, sausage sampler, schnitzel and a variety of desserts (they're all good, it's hard to pick the best!). Sides are unlimited, so definitely make sure to take advantage of that!

We had our family Christmas dinner here last night with mixed reviews. After drivng past for 20+ years, I was a little disappointed. Here's what we ordered: Jäger Schnitzel - Great flavor, the veal was tough and drowning in the mushroom sauce. The sauce was delicious, just more sauce than veal and the bacon that should have been in the sauce was served separately (weird, should be in the sauce.) Rating - 3.5 out of 5 Teller Platter w/ Kasseler Ripperl, chicken Jägerschnitzel, Bauernwurst & a cocktail pretzel - Smoked pork chops had great flavor, were very moist, tender and delicious. Bauernwurst was okay (kind of store bought Hillshire Farm flavor and texture). Pretzel was good. Rating - 3.7 out of 5 Filet Wellington - Ordered medium, was served raw (literally, not rare but what is considered in the industry as a 'blue steak'). The Wellington was returned and very quickly returned and the pastry was soggy and the steak was steaming hot which typically means it was reheated in the microwave. Unsatisfactory #1 - to reheat in the microwave and #2 - a fresh Wellington cooke properly as ordered should have been served. The filet was seasoned nicely. Rating - 1 out of 5 Paprika Rahm Schnitzel - Best dish of the evening, the chicken was moist and tender and not seasoned as well as the rest of the dishes, but the creamy bell pepper sauce complimented the chicken nicely. Rating - 4.5 out of 5 All of the sides were good and very well seasoned with the exception of the Glaze Carrot. Processed out of the bag 'baby carrots' with the 'processed out of the bag baby carrot flavor'. Rating - 4 out of 5 Service - Very friendly, knowledgeable and attentive - 5 out of 5

We went to Bavarian Chef last week to celebrate my wife's 83rd birthday with two of our children and their family's along with her sister and brother in law. Even though there were 12 of us the service was spectacular except for possible coming back to refill the sides. They do family style for the sides which are all delicious. My favorite dish is the sausage platter but I tried the the Rubien schnitzel which was a special. It was humongous and delicious. I had two meals out of it. My favorite sides are red cabbage, German potato salad, creamed corn and potato dumplings. The only complaint I had was our party was seated on the second floor and my wife and I had difficulty getting up and down the stairs as they have no elevator. Reservations highly recommended.

Located shortly outside of Charlottesville, The Bavarian Chef is a great place to grab something to eat if you're in the area or passing through on a road trip. I got the "Wiener Schnitzel" which came with my choice of two sides. The portion of the "Wiener Schnitzel" was large and very flavorful. I highly recommend getting this dish. I also tried a couple of the sides and all of them were great! I especially enjoyed the "Creamed Corn". The size of the restaurant was decent. The inside had a good amount of tables as well as a bar seating area. The outside also had a good amount of seating in a patio-style deck area. Overall, The Bavarian Chef is a wonderful place to stop by and grab food especially if you like or want to try German food.

The food and ambiance were great. We only wished there was music! Restaurants without music are weird, especially an authentic German restaurant. Let's hear some tunes!

Quality food and setting for enjoyable meal with partner. Really enjoyed the flavors and attention to detail.

We had been wanting to try this restaurant for a year. Our son-in-law made reservations and he could only get 7:30. The food was great, very heavy. Keep in mind you get a table of 5 sides, the German Potato Salad was great. The only side we didn't like was the potato dumplings, but that could just be our preference. All the food is typical German, prepared rich, come hungry! The only problem we had was our waitress, we must've been one of the last sittings. We felt rushed and also could tell she was not happy to be there. However, others would rush in to clear the plates also. All together we were there less than an hour. Another items was the rib eye my wife ordered, it looked and tasted like prime rib. You can view the pictures for your decision. Without the service issue, I would've probably given them a 4.

The food tasted just like my grandmas. Amazing German cuisine. Would recommend to anyone in the area. Food came out quick. Service was wonderful. My boyfriend drank a few beers, which he liked all of them. And the summer sangria was delicious. But nothing beats that German chocolate cake.... Sooooo delicious! Also don't skip on the creamed corn, it was the best I've ever had.

Wow absolutely amazing food everything is perfected to make your taste buds water . Side, dishes, are a little bit bulky and kind of Blaine. Other than that wonderful .

I came here during Father's Day Weekend to try out their menu for the first time, and it did not disappoint. On special they had a giant pretzel and a pork shank entree, in which my husband enjoyed. I had the Three Sausage Entree that is normally on the menu and it was out of this world! It reminded me of home where there is a lot of European Foods. I'll definitely be coming back and I can't wait to try something else on the menu. This is probably in my top five favorite restaurants so far I've found outside Charlottesville. It's family friendly and has a very cute German environment. They also have an amazing dessert tray to choose from and many alcoholic beverages. The staff is very friendly and it would be a great spot to visit for some beer.

This is everything the reviews say and more. Great Food, Service and Ambiance. If you are looking for the upscale look every restaurant has then this isn't it. This is a warm and welcoming place. Great service. Delicious food in extra large proportions so you are guaranteed to enjoy the deliciousness on at least one more day. I can't wait to go return!

The Bavarian chef did not disappoint. Living in Germany 6.5 years and now I know where to go when I have a German food craving! I love a good breaded schnitzel with a jaeger sauce on the side. Everything was very delicious, and our server Megan was so detailed with giving the daily specials and talking us through the wine list. The restaurant is small and cozy, definitely gives a home-like feel. I'll definitely be back!

We are so glad we finally made it to the Bavarian Chef! We've lived in Cville for almost 4 years but just recently moved to Barboursville so no excuses now! It was a rainy cold Saturday afternoon (storm forecasted) but thanks to the staff for still coming out to cook and serve us great food. We were seated right away and the ambiance has been the same for over 50 years I read but that is part of what makes it special. You are greeted at first with a smile from the host and a warm and cozy bar then into the dining room area where there is German artwork, wallpaper, and pewter objects on the wall that were a bit dusty. Our server was Megan and she did a fantastic job explaining the mouth watering specials. We ordered a doublebock and festbeer along with a preztel to start which all came out quickly and were delicious. The best preztel we've had locally for sure along with a zesty cheese and mustard. Then we split the pork tenderloins with strawberry gin sauce and four different sides. Everything was so good! We can't wait to go back since it's been tough to find a restaurant post Covid that can hit all of the spots you want when going out to eat!

So glad we stopped here. Went on a Saturday night, slightly early for dinner, but it was pretty busy already. Luckily there was only about a 10 minute wait for a table for two. Very excited about the menu, though a late lunch meant I had some restraint. We both went with the wiener schnitzel, I went "traditional" (just no sauce) and my wife had it with the burgundy sauce. For sides we did the whipped potatoes, spätzle, green beans, and red cabbage. Also a 1/2 liter of beer each. Schnitzel was great. Pretty large pieces, thin, and tender. That right bit of fried flavor. Not sure which side was our fave since they were all pretty good. The whipped potatoes were interesting, smooth with a smokiness since they seemed to have bacon in them. Great place, good food, friendly staff. Will definitely be back if we're in the area again (and probably will remember to make reservations as a just-in-case.)

The roasted red pepper soup - so good! The pork shank was also fantastic. The weiner schnitzel wasn't super impressive, but it made for great leftovers. Of the sides, the red cabbage and the whipped potatoes were our favorite. They charge $7 to split an entree, but just do yourself a favor and pay the fee instead of ordering two separate dishes - it's way too much food for two people. It's a good option for some carb-heavy food after a day of hiking.

It was a bit of a drive for us, but we were so glad we went. Our party of 5 started with the giant pretzel to share. Best pretzel I have ever had! Bread was included, which was tasty and fresh. Most of us had the sausage platter, which all enjoyed. Because there were 5 of us, all the sides were provided with our meals. I believe you get two sides per entree, and they are served family style. When they run out, they offered more, so I suppose they are all you can eat. Various members of our party liked certain sides better than other sides, but I thought they were all great. We ended the meal by sharing a single piece of Black Forest cake between us all. And the bill was much lower than I was expecting. As a side note, they add 4% if you use a credit card or debit card, so you can avoid this added fee by paying in cash. Checks are not accepted.

Recommend making a reservation, it's fairly popular. I stopped in after a hike and got one of the cute little booth areas at the front, great ambiance and the food was amazing! French onion soup was so unique and flavorful, might be the best I've ever had. Pumpkin cheesecake I got to go was also amazing. Overall great experience.

My fiancé took me to The Bavarian Chef for my birthday tonight and I must say the special I ordered tonight, the steak, shrimp, & scallops covered with the most delicious sauce with two sides was one of the best meals I have had. The steak was ordered medium, and cooked to perfection, truly a melt in your mouth steak with 2 well-sized side orders of whipped potatoes and green beans. Needless to say, I'll have 1/2 of tonight's meal for dinner tomorrow. My fiancé ordered the German Sausage Sampler dinner are commented everything was delicious, good-proportioned plates, and the service was excellent. I, unfortunately can't remember our servers name, but I wish I did because she was excellent, not overbearing, and always checked on us just the right amount because we never had to wait or ask someone to get her for us. The ambience of the restaurant was a little dimmer than I am accustomed to and I may have only noticed because I'm having difficulty seeing smaller print and the menu was slightly difficult to see due to the dim lighting, but that's nothing and doesn't impact my decision to return at all. I would revisit this area of Virginia again, simply for the opportunity to eat here again. The prices are on the higher end, but my fiancé happily paid the bill. We are 100% okay paying a higher price for two excellent meals, especially for special occasions when the price justifies the quality, taste, service, and amount of food received, and The Bavarian Chef does just that! The building itself is a little unassuming, but do yourself a favor and stop by for a meal. I am sure your experience will not disappoint. We look forward to returning soon!

The fine cuisine and experience never disappoint. Very generous portions and always enough for a second if not third portion at home. Great people, steaks and the duck is most tender I've ever had.

Service and ambiance of the restaurant were both 10/10. Beer battered snails were delicious and very unique. Also loved the rotkraut. Snitzle was nice. Only thing that was kind of mid was the spätzle, but I can forgive that, as that might just be my tastes.

Quality food and atmosphere. Came here with a group and it was a long wait to get our food, however the customer service was quality. Dining is a little pricey but the amount of food and sides is worthwhile if you enjoy leftovers.

This place is AMAZING! Incredible Bavarian-style German food! The decor is kitschy (and awesome), but heck if you wanted fancy you would've went to DC or Charlottesville, right? The website says the restaurant is like a hug from Grandma!!! People should learn to read. It's literally like eating at Grandma's house! I ate with such a fury that I didn't take any pictures except for the sign when I left. ALL WE COULD DO WAS ENJOY THE FOOD AND INHALE IT! The people leaving bad reviews are awful people with poor tastes and little patience. Pay them no mind! You'll miss out on an incredible experience! HUGE portions! 4 free unlimited family style sides from a list of 8. So it's a great value. ANDDDDD the food is delicious! I'm still dreaming about it. Jäger schnitzel, Würst Platter, Weiner schnitzel all a chef's kiss! The red cabbage is incredible. And the desserts are great too. Make a reservation on the weekend! THEY GET BUSY! I'm not playing. This is not a drill! Or go early! You will not regret this experience!

As a UVA alum, this place has a special place in my heart. The venue has such a charm to it and such a rich personality. The staff there are warm and welcoming. The food is good quality while also so so filling! A lot of their schnitzel's sound so mouth wateringly good and I should probably try them all, but every time I go, the Mandel Schnitzel just beckons. I like the crunch of the almonds and think they complement the crunch breading of the schnitzel. And while the strawberry-gin sauce might sound strange, I think it really ties together the dish. It's never disappointed! Stop in while going to Charlottesville and you certainly won't regret it!

En route to Charlottesville, we stopped in for a German feast in their dog friendly, enclosed patio. Their pretzel and schnitzel are my go tos.

LOL at the reviews from those who criticized the dumplings and other German food who clearly have never had it before. Anyway... someone mentioned about getting the "stare down" when they arrived and told there was no seating. I definitely saw those eyes looking us up and down. After spending 11 hours driving, we still looked pretty damn good. the hostess found us a table, the world's smallest, but it was somewhere to sit without a reservation (which on a Thursday night at 7pm was definitely not needed, they just play it like it's important). The food choices were good. At first it seemed really expensive, but there's a ton of food. We are big eaters and even we were surprised. I got the wurst platter which had three Würste, mashed potato and sauerkraut. That sauerkraut was better than mine. Slowly simmered for hours nice and mellow. My friend got the schnitzel with paprika Soße and it was huge. We both took home more than half. Now, these came with four family sides which are refillable. We got Spätzle, Rotkohl red cabbage, Knödel dumplings and green beans. They came out in tiny bowls, but we seriously couldn't finish anything. The red cabbage and sauerkraut were seriously good.

We went to the Bavarian Chef for lunch yesterday. There was good, bad and ugly. First the good: Service was impeccable, prompt, and the waiters were very friendly. The jaegerschnitzel, schnitzel, and red cabbage were all prepared very well and tasted good. The dark beer was excellent. The bad: decor reminds us of a grandmother's house, stale, and in desperate need of an update or modernization. Rolls were given to us that were flat and unappealing. Food was suspiciously ready almost immediately after our decision to order. Makes me wonder if everything was prepared in advance. The ugly: The spaetzle was gummy, hard, and tasted store bought. Obviously not made to order or from scratch. Considering that the place was relatively empty there was no reason to have some, if not most, of the items prepared in advance.

We came here for lunch after this place was recommended by a lady at the nail salon. Hubby loves German food. Upon arrival, we wanted to dine outside since it was warmer there. For starters, hubby ordered the bratwurst platter and I had the Bavarian pretzel. For our meals, I ordered the chicken cordon bleu and he had the bratwurst schnitzel. I did not care for the chicken cordon bleu at all, and was forced to keep it nor exchange for something else. So we ended up taking it with us for disposal. Hubby said he liked his, with the exception of the some of the sides.

Great dinner! VERY LARGE portions. My wife and I shared the Bavarian sausage sampler appetizer. We then had a pork shank on sausage stuffing with brown gravy topped with crisp onions. Sides were German potato salad (warm), red cabbage, sauerkraut and whipped potatoes. We eat out frequently. This was easily in my top 5 meals out of the year and best German restaurant I've ever eaten in. Authentic down to the Paulaner draft beer. Service was fantastic. Definitely make it a point of going!

My wife and I only make it here once or twice a year but wish we could get here more. The food is always amazing and authentic. The service was impeccable. If you can, try to get Lisa. Her beautiful smile and wonderful personality really made our day!

Hubby ordered Rheinischer Sauerbraten with potato salad and glazed carrots. We found it was very, very vinegary, but tender. Could not really tell it was a sweet & sour sauce, more like a red vinegar sauce. It was the same with the potato salad. He did like the glazed carrots. I ordered Jager Schnitzel, the veal was so tough, it was difficult to eat, in fact, impossible for someone with partials. I did enjoy the mushroom sauce, even though it was very strong in flavor; the cream corn was very sweet and the creamed potatoes where alright, not sure of the seasonings they used, but the potatoes were brownish in color. All in all, this restaurant was not good for us. Oh, that the other thing, when the bill was presented to us, it was $5 less than they charged our card, not sure what the charge was, taxes or an added gratuity. Service was poor, near impossible to get the servers attention until she brought us the check.

Food, service and ambiance wunderbar! Best authentic German food in Northern Virginia. Nice drive from Fairfax. Always generous with servings. Have been dining there since 1995. Highly recommend to all of the Foodies that care about the whole experience

The Bavarian Chef was wonderful! Three friends and I wanted to use Charlottesville Restaraunt Week (Winter 2023) as an opportunity to visit new restaurants in the area. The menu was much more diverse than the competition, so we were excited to try a lot of interesting dishes. We ordered every item on the restaraunt week menu because none of us had any experience with German food. Everything was fantastic, but some highlights were the rich and complex oxtail soup, the crispy and balanced potato pancakes, the flaky crab-stuffed salmon, the perfectly tender yet beefy tenderloin medallion, the nut ball, and the creme brulee cheesecake. Service was warm and friendly, especially even though we took a little longer than closing to finish our food. As UVA students, The Bavarian Chef is a bit of a drive out. But the food is so ahead of most of the restaraunts around campus that we are planning on coming again.

Wow I came hungry and left insanely full. I ordered a Weiner schnitzel and a pretzel. The pretzel was warm and soft and the cheese was extremely liquid! If I were not lactose intolerant, I would have drank all the cheese!!! The mustard for the pretzel seemed to contain horse radish as it gave a super strong kick. The entrees come with a crazy amount of sides (potatoes, macaroni and cheese etc.) and they were unlimited!!!! My favorite was the potatoes and creamy corn. I ended up taking the Weiner schnitzel to go. The schnitzel was great and perfect to my liking! Finally we had a dessert of German chocolate cake and another dessert. Both were utterly delicious.

Bartender Curtis was excellent. Great service great food. We had the Pork Shank. It was delicious. Quaint restaurant with a family owned style and feel. We had a great dinner at the bar. Only complaint I have to make was the bar stools were low and in need of repair.

Our food had plastic in it and then they didn't comp the meal but said they didn't because we brought in some cupcakes, terrible service and food was bland. Highly not recommend. Money scheme!