Bay Street Biergarten

Plenty of beer to choose from; if you can’t find a few that you like, maybe you don’t really like beer. We found more than a few that we enjoyed. We had an enjoyable dinner with our selections and found the atmosphere to be quite pleasant and inviting. We did go on a week night with no big sporting events so it was likely slower than normal.

Bay Street Biergarten is a nice place to get a lunch if you find yourself wandering around Charleston, South Carolina, on a nice sunny day. The patio has plenty of seating and a good-sized bar. The atmosphere was comfy, and the food was outstanding. On top of that, our server did a wonderful job taking care of us. We will be back when we visit Charleston again!!!

We got there right when it opened because the menu sounded interesting. They were setting up for Oktoberfest so kind of forgot about us here and there but overall good service. The food did not disappoint and did come out quick. The wedges, kielbasa pierogies, and pork belly burnt ends were so good. They seem to host alot of parties/ events so hopefully get to hit one next time were in town.

We were there Friday night with about 9 people. First of all, the DJ that was playing was absolutely amazing. His playlist hit hard and that really was the best part of the night for me. Let's get to the food. We ordered a pretzel as an appetizer, it was overproofed and way undercooked. I've never seen a pretzel this pale. Absolutely horrible and then $9 for this atrocious thing. Then came the food, it looked great but my plate was completely cold including the fries which is surprising as they looked like charcoal but somehow where also not crispy and again cold. I don't like confrontation so my friend send it back for me, after having to find a person to even do so. It came back out a few minutes later, idk what they did to the plate or if it was fresh it was the same sad spiel, just lukewarm now. I took one bite and left it at that. It was just not edible. Our waitress did not at any point ask if we wanted refills or dessert or even asked why I hadn't eaten. I mean, how could she have since she wasn't actually around to do so. The only other time we saw her is when we got the checks. Which btw I payed in full for a meal not edible. My friends all got luckier than me and seemed to have gotten hot meals and I am sad I didn't get to have the same experience.

The outside was a perfect place to sit, shade and umbrellas covering the areas was accommodating enough. They also had fly fans for the table which I haven’t seen elsewhere before. The wait staff was very nice. Stay outside to play some table tennis and cornhile as well. The food was very tasty, and felt like the kitchen staff out there heart into it. Thanks!

We went to this restaurant for lunch because it was not crowded. Everything was salty, the Mac and cheese (which was noodles in cheese sauce) was not edible. We ordered a Caesar Salad, it was a stalk of Romain cut in half then grilled. It was very hard to cut up on the plate which was too small for the stalk. It is hard to put dressing on a stalk , and the chicken on top was too salty. Now, we know why it was not crowded.

We totally expected German Food, somewhat close but they put their own spin on the food. Sat in an area where it felt like there was actually blowing right in you, our fault for not asking to move. The peirogis that I had were ok, 3 of them were just squares of pasta, no filling not near authentic but ok, the kielbasa was amazing. My wife had the schnitzel sandwich was terrible, and the Brussel sprouts were terrible (way over cooked). The brownie with syrup and ice cream was the best part of the meal. Also be prepared they have your check on machine, if you pay with credit card your bill is more, very confusing. Seems to be more of a neighborhood spot

The facility is a large sports bar environment with several televisions with inside and outside tables. There is a small stage for live music on occasions. Large beer menu and wines available. Good customer service. (Excellent Bam, Bam Shrimp).

Excellent TV viewing event space. Great indoor and outdoor ambiance; with heaters available Food was great. Service on point It was very loud inside Kitchen was running behind but that was explained and appetizer was comped Negative: 1 pint of beer was $12 So $60 in drafts for the two of us.

The service here was incredibly friendly! We didn't realize that the brunch ran all the way until 2pm on Sunday, and were a bit disappointed as we had looked at the other menu online before we went - but that's totally on us! Very family friendly on a Sunday afternoon, they had live music outside which was nice too. Food was good, burger was delicious and the avocado toast had probably two whole avocados worth on it.

Great place to grab some delicious German inspired food and "das bier"! The atmosphere was great - aka sports bar, the service was quick, and the meals were huge - I mean huge! It was awesome and will certainly put this place on the "list of favs".

Stopped in with a large group and had a great experience! The menu had a ton of GF/Vegan options which made it easy for our group to all pick something to enjoy. The servers were really helpful with making sure everything we ordered were free of allergens! They had great game day drink/food specials too! Definitely would come here again next time we're in town

Fall is here and we celebrated week 0 of college football season at Biergarten, where friends from every neighborhood in Charleston can meet in the middle to share laughs, good food, and of course, great beer!

Just sat for a Saturday lunch on a table for 10. 3 people ordered soup which were well over-salted. I, along with my son, ordered the Salmon BLT and both lacked flavor, mine lacked fish. The cole slaw tasted like raw vinegar. The waitress was stoich until it was time for the bill. That was the first time I saw her smile. Overall, it was a dissapointing experience. To end on a positive note, the location and ambiance are good and the hostess was welcoming. Bring the food and service up to speed and you'll have a winner.​

Went here for Oktoberfest celebration. Disappointed playing hip hop music . Bratwurst on pretzel roll was good but Bam Bam shrimp was all batter.

30 Bay St. Biergarten is one of my favorite places! The German food is pretty tasty and good serving size for the price point. Highly recommend the Haus Burger and tater tots! Their drink menu is fantastic! I had their Arnold Palmer which was delicious. It's a pretty big place. My family dined outside on the patio that was little lit with a great vibe! Outstanding customer service too!

I came here for dinner, and let me say, while this restaurant was freezing cold, it also made amazing food! The staff was nice and I enjoyed my time there! I don't have a photo of it, but the loaded tots were delicious! I loved them!!! I definitely will becoming back for those!

Came here for lunch on a saturday mainly because it's dog friendly. Got there around 230pm they sat us at a high chair area and that would have not worked well with our dog. So we asked them if we could get a bench. They said they would put us back on the list. So we sit outside and wait, and wait, and wait. It's almost 4pm and we see a BUNCH of tables open. We waited an hour just for a bench even though there was a bunch available. Very frustrating. When we finally sat down our server was very nicr and attentive. We were super hungry at that point so got a pretzel and out entrees ordered. I got the pierogi with kielbasa. My bf got the chopped beef sandwich. So the pretzel was DELICIOUS. I would order 3 of those, plus the beer cheese sauce yum. Everything else to me was meh. Pierogis were too much and not that good. It was a lot on the plate that didnt work well. So we orderes the tator tots as well loaded. Those were okay, kind of soggy but good flavor at least. The pretzel to me was the best thing and if we came back that's all i'd get. My boyfriend loved his sandwich and most of the food. The rose I got was deliciois. Atmosphere was okay, very loud with games and things going on. But lots of pups so love that Overall its a meh for me. i'd only ever go back for the pretzel and rose. It's also in a sketch neighborhood. Wouldn't feel safe going at night. Was an adventure overall.

Will always be bias to a place I can watch soccer with my pup. . Loved the vibes here and can't wait to return. Good selection of beer and their menu was appealing (we only had a pretzel though). Excited to come back for the euros!

Stopped in for an easy Sunday lunch. They have the nfl ticket with plenty of TVs all marked for which games are playing. We began with the pretzel appetizer- it was delicious! The pretzel tasted fresh, the mustard dip had a slightly sweet finish, and cheese dip had a great flavor. I ordered the Caesar salad with grilled chicken and my spouse had the double smash burger with tots. Everything tasted freshly made - including my salad dressing. Our server was consistently checking on us and all our food came out quickly. Highly recommend for a place to hangout and enjoy some bevies or grab a meal!

This spots is one of my favorites in the Charleston area! Not only is there tons of outdoor & indoor seating and lots of TVs for watching football, but their $5 happy hour deals can't be beat - the portion sizes are huge & the options are delicious and plentiful! Our server was super friendly and attentive and their was live music going on as we were leaving. Overall this spot can't be beat! Favorites -- crispy brussel sprouts with chick peas, pulled pork sandwich, tots, and brat.

I love the food here! It's fried and sauced up and super filling. Much better than your classic bar food- this is a place I go to eat and the drinks are a plus. I had the Bloody Mary- is was nothing crazy as I am a huge fan of the garnishes but it wasn't bad. My chicken plate was so yummy and I had so much left over I was able to eat on it for days. Will definitely be back.

I stopped here last night after work with a friend to check out their happy hour. It was honestly my first visit and I'm not sure why. It was still pretty early in the evening, so there was plenty of seating out on the patio and inside. We were greeted and sat at booth inside. It's cute, has a rustic vibe, and looked to be clean. The menu was a scannable QR code, which I couldn't get to work, but our server offered us a paper beer menu, which was much appreciated. We both sampled a couple of beers, got a happy hour priced pretzel, which came with cheese and mustard, which was tasty. My friend also ordered an entree of the kielbasa and periogies, which wasn't my favorite, but wasn't bad- just not my taste. All of the drinks and food came out quickly and the staff was friendly. Thankfully, even the bathroom was clean. I'd certainly go back.

Well it took us a long time to get service. The food was satisfactory, the view was lovely in the front patio underneath a beautiful tree tucked away from traffic

Love this place! It's perfect to watch a football game or just grab a bite. Highly recommend their chicken tenders

Best happy hour! I got a brat and a soft pretzel during their happy hour which runs Wednesday through Friday. The pretzel was amazing! It tasted, super soft and almost like it had been freshly baked. It came with the most delicious cheese sauce and a mustard sauce as well. The brat was also delicious and came with a few different toppings on the side which I thought was nice to be able to pick and choose which I wanted on top. The service was great and there is plenty of parking. Definitely come here for your happy hour needs!

We happened upon this lovely place during our first night in Charleston. Claire, our server, was so helpful. She answered all of our questions and timing of drinks and food was perfect. The food was amazing. I tried the She Crab soup which isn't pictured and it was amazing. The pork belly sub and Jagerschnitzel were perfectly made. The beer selection is good and the atmosphere out on the patio is very chill.

Decent bar with decent bar food and beers. Our server was super attentive, although it wasn't very crowded when we were there. Big indoor space, cool outdoor space, nice tucked away area that's still close enough to the rest of the city.

Delicious food, amazing atmosphere, and great service! Bay Street has both indoor and outdoor seating, which includes an outdoor patio and bar. There's a small game area outside with table tennis and what not, perfect for the family! Thursday nights they have a $1 wing special! Pair that with one of their many beers and you're in for a great night. Definitely a fun spot for everyone. Totally recommend going if you're visiting or even local to the area!

Bay Street Biergarten is a great take on German cuisine in the Charleston area! With a beautiful outdoor seating area on a beautiful Charleston night, it couldn't have been any better! The food was divine but the best part of the night was the beautiful golden retriever sitting right next to us!! Truly gorgeous and beautiful, I was so close to taking him home. The only minor issue was the waiter was a little quiet and timid, made me feel a little awky... but regardless the chipper bartender made up for it! Definitely would go back again

I could say 3 stars if you're just going for drinks but the food is terrible. We went on a nice night, sat on the patio and ordered the pierogies with kielbasa and the cheeseburger. My husband got a beer and I got a margarita. The drinks were fine. Our server was friendly, fast, courteous. The food was abysmal. They make it all ahead and hold it. That's obvious. I asked for the pepper sauce that comes with the pierogies to be held but was told it was all mixed together. I should have guessed they were premade and keeping them in that sauce is how they keep the pierogies from getting hard. So gross. The kielbasa was ice cold in the middle and our burger was very obviously hours old. It was overcooked, shrunken and dry. Don't serve food if you don't have cooks.

We just finished a delicious brunch! Forgot to take pictures. The chicken and waffles is to die for-chicken perfectly cooked and flavorful. I enjoyed The avocado toast with a poached egg added. It was perfect and just the right amount! I love Going here especially for the big screens and sports watching!

The best happy hour! Super affordable and always great service. Love the parking lot, and there is always tons of seating available.

Love the place and the ambience! It's nice and big, tvs, fun, environment. Decent beer selection, there were sours and ciders and lagers and things in between. The food was decent too, I tried the impossible burger, my daughter had a cheeseburger and my husband had the brats. We had a very nice dinner and it was great to sit and watch sports and relax.

This place is freakin awesome. Open past 10 pm, excellent music playlist, not gimmicky at all, has a diverse staff, and the food is delicious! What more could you want?

Went there once when traveling for work and sat at the bar for dinner. It was decent. Went back again but had to use the toilet before I was seated. That bathroom was so filthy I turned around and left. That's a nope for me.

This place caught me off guard! I wasn't expecting anything other than a rustic bar with a large beer selection. What I got was a great lunch and the best darn bourbon available for a damn good price. This place called Bay Street should be called Bear Street. Bears everywhere you look, it's fabulous. Live music outside adds to the overall quality of the laidback atmosphere. From the hostesses to the servers, and cool bartender, everyone was over the top spectacular. My wife got the pretzel and didn't even share. Must've been good because normally she'd save at least a bite for me. I got the Haus chips with Buffalo Chicken Dip. Chips were seasoned nicely with a house bbq dry rub. I thought the buffalo chicken dip had more chicken than most other establishments add to theirs. I enjoyed a local beer, but my experience only got better when my wife pointed out that Pappy Van Winkle 10 & 12 years were available. If your a whiskey person reading this you may have rolled your eyes already. But, when you ask for the price and the server says "Pappy 12 is $50 for 2 ounces" a decision has to be made. In Pennsylvania, all high sought after allocated like Pappy is lottery only. I'm basically guaranteed never to own a bottle unless I pay secondary market prices over $1000 a bottle. Then take into consideration that some establishments sell Pappy at $90 for 1 ounce. I just seen Weller 12 at a bar selling for $40 an ounce, Blanton's Gold for $25 an ounce. So having an opportunity to try Pappy 12 even at $50 for 2 ounces was an epic experience. Yes, it was worth every penny, and yes it lives up to the hype.

The food was presentable and good, however the brisket sandwich was dry and tasted more like pot roast and the jagerschnitzel was over breaded. The homemade chips were a fan favorite and the dips were good too. Waitress was nice and attentive... but they need to turn on the AC. We were sweating the whole time we were here. They have an amazing potential but they have a lot of fields to work on. We would still come back and give them another chance.

This is another spot you can't beat for drinks and nosh, and sometimes even some live music on the patio. We went on Mother's day for their mimosa special and has such a nice time. Vaccinated, and finally ready to head out a bit, being outside on a beautiful day was a great way to 'start' peeking out the door! Thanks for the delicious afternoon !

I took my sister out for brunch for her birthday and we were both very happy with her choice. We both had the Country Fried Schnitzel which had chicken schnitzel, eggs - any style - i had a soft scramble and my sister had over medium, rosemary sausage. I subbed the potatoes O'Brien and toast for avocado and sliced tomato in attempt to cut some of the carbs. But then, we followed up with a Bavarian pretzel with mustard and cheese. The pretzel was one of the best soft pretzels I've ever had - it had a bit of slight sweetness to it and the cheese was very flavorful. We ended our meal with German chocolate cake which was accompanied by praline ice cream. Both totally on point! Our server, Kelly, was very attentive and the service impeccable. I can't wait to go back to try a brat and spãtzle for dinner! I highly recommend this spot.

Really just needs a new chef... We ordered takeout to return to our hotel and watch NFL playoffs. The menu sounded delicious so we ordered and walked over to pick up our food. The bar vibe seemed fun and they had the game on every TV so we almost stayed to eat our food but headed back... Wedge Salad - They called to say they were out of iceberg lettuce...What? They subbed a cucumber salad at no charge which was nice of them, and I normally love a good German cucumber salad, but this was NOT good. Caesar Salad - They made it with a spring greens mix....What? Who makes Caesar salad with anything but romaine lettuce? Also, we asked for no croutons and they removed most of them, but if we were seriously GF, it could be a problem. Meh. Pork Rinds and Pimento - These were decent. Its an interesting combination that I've seen on many menus here in Charleston and a great way to eat pimento cheese with a GF dipper. I've had better pork rinds, but they were adequate and the pimento cheese was pretty good. Double Fried Wings with Haus Dry Rub - These were really good, especially if you like the crunch of a double fried wing. The wings were average size. The dips (1 blue cheese, 1 ranch) were no better than Kraft out of a bottle. Kielbasa and Pierogies - They should be embarrassed. The expectation of an establishment with the name "Biergarten" is that there is some level of German influence. I don't even know what that sauce was on the mass produced pierogies and the "kielbasa" was no better than a hot dog. I'm normally all about trying a chef's experimentation with flavors and being creative, but this is an epic fail. Take it off the menu. Or find a good brat, some homemade pierogies and some saurkraut! I will say that all staff interactions were warm and pleasant and they would get 5 stars!!!

The food was delicious and the service was super fast. The atmosphere is so warm and cozy. The pretzel was a little over done but still quite good.

Great place for lunch. We had burgers that were great, the sweet potato fries were super tasty and their German potato salad could be a meal on its own. Super happy they had Mango Cart beer. But the German chocolate cake was meh, VERY small slice, and it was cold and chewy. Also served on a caramel and raspberry sauce ( um no ). The service was good and friendly and I was sad we were missing the live music as we had to get to an adventure. Super happy we stop by here and would definitely eat here again.

Outstanding food and service. We came here because it was dog friendly, which has been hard for us to find on this trip.

Recently relocated from Milwaukee an authentic "biergarten" experience was high on my list. Bay Street did not disappoint...yummy local beer/sours. Great deals for happy hour, (4p-6-) including $5 off a liter of beer, bringing it down to $7...outstanding for that much great beer. I had the bratwurst on a pretzel roll for $5.00. Oddly enough, better than back in WI...all that great taste without the grease. My friends ordered the same and we all agreed they had just the right amount of spices in it. Came for trivia - well done, even if it was a little hard to hear. Good service and friendly bar servers. I will definitely be back in the garten soon. Another plus: for a bar downtown...parking!

This is the second time we've been here and on the whole, not planning to return. This review will speak specifically to our experience tonight. We had a 6:45 reservation and arrived on time. The hostess said they were working on clearing our table but there was already a clean table (just the picnic tables). We were asked to step aside and did while a group got seated ahead of us. It was 6:55 before we were sat and then 7:05 before we saw a waitress so we missed the end of happy hour. Our waitress was nice and took drink and app orders. She then was obviously sucked into a very large party - appeared to be a rehearsal dinner that they weren't expecting. We could see our drinks sitting on the bar for about 10 minutes before they were delivered. Our apps did come quickly and were good so the kitchen was moving nicely. By the time it was 7:40 and we had asked to be in our meals around 7:30, we grabbed the hostess and asked for a manager. Before the manager came, our waitress came back and did take our order. She was busting her butt the whole time, just should not have been given a table in addition to the large party. I expressed our concerns to the manager and he said we'll be sure to get some extra help over here. Okay, great - that's all we were looking for but it was obvious no one was coming to help our waitress. Then the manager who appeared to be drunk or high brought us two additional apps and said "these are on me". We said thanks but no thanks, we just had 4 different apps. He visibility got annoyed and said well I'm leaving these here. He then proceeded to walk about 5 feet away and very visibly complain about us and look at us. At this point we said okay we'd like to cash out. They did ultimately cancel the food that had not been delivered and give us a discount which was nice but the treatment by the manager was horrible.

Went during the Halloween season. Oktoberfest beer was divine. The chicken appetizer was delicious, pieces were huge and juicy. Service was adequate. The server took longer than was expected to come to our table and took forever to bring us our check. My favorite part of the restaurant was the music. 90s rock all night. Also plenty of TVs inside. Great place to watch a game. Booths were huge to accommodate groups comfortably. Nice decor.

I saw only 3-1/2 stars on this place and had to bump the rating. The bee selection is great; the food is great, and the staff is great. I hit this place every time I come to Charleston.

First time visiting - I will tell you there is a parking lot for customers, we parked all the way at the aquarium which is where we were going after and walked down and back, not a long long walk but still was a little chilly out. Anyways, our reservation was 1:15 but we got there probably 30 mins early and they were able to seat us. The food was really good and came out quick! Our server was friendly no complaints.

This was my second time at Bay Street Biergarten. This is my review for our most recent time, 1/1/2021: We had a party of 7 on a Friday night. There was no wait to sit outside. The service was good. Our waiter wore a mask. There were a couple things we ordered from the menu that they just didn't have, like the Biergarten Cobb Salad and Santa's Cookies. None of the entrees come with sides. For food, we recommend: - Smash Burger ($9) - Sweet Potato Fries ($4) - Tots ($4) - Shrimp Roll ($15) - good, but expensive - Biergarten Pretzel ($9) We feel neutral about/don't recommend: - Cheese Steak ($13) - if there was cheese, we couldn't taste it - Brussels Sprouts with Stout Vinegar ($4) - they were breaded, which was not clear on the menu - Fall Harvest Salad with Chicken ($13+$6) - it was okay, not spectacular For drinks, we got: - Holly Jolly ($9) - tasted like medicine, don't recommend - One Cool Cat ($12) - refreshing, good - Cabernet Sauvignon ($7) - it was decent - Wild Bramble Sour from Southern Barrel ($7) - very good - John Beere from Tradesman ($7) - tasted like beer - Summer Lovin' ($12) - good Overall, it's a cool ambiance. The outside is cute with the cafe lighting. The food could use some improvement. The service was good. We would go back. This was my review from 3/31/19, pre-Covid: Went for Backstreet Boys Brunch! The throwbacks were SO fun! Highly recommend checking out their 90s-themed brunches! The service was pretty terrible--it took 20+ minutes just to get menus. We had made a reservation, but when we got there, they said they didn't take reservations for their themed brunches. So they need to get that worked out. Food was good! Larger than Life mimosas were awesome. Would definitely go back for their themed brunches!

We came here for a quick drink and snack before dinner and ended up being there for over an hour. We each ordered a drink and one pretzel. We got our drinks quickly but after a while we were told that the pretzel would be coming any minute now. We were told this maybe three times and eventually, maybe 45 minutes later we finally got it. I suspect they kept forgetting and after we told them we wanted to go they said it was coming now. The pretzel was a pale beige and was practically raw. It was gooey and stretchy and inedible. We should have just left after 30 minutes but we wanted to give them a chance. They didn't charge us for it, but I definitely wouldn't attempt coming back again.

Nice bar but bad (false) German bar. It's nice because it has a good location and outdoor seating. They had 0 german beers on tap outside and like 1 or 2 in bottles. For food, I had a "just ok" bratwurst, other than that, all local food. I'm sure it's good but not German. Again, if i wasn't going expecting a German bar experience, I would be happy. Maybe change the name? Or the beers? Change one. Why listen to me? Ich bin eine deutsche mensch. Thanks, still had fun.

Beer selection is fantastic. It's always chaotic every time I go. Bar tender is in the weeds, hostesses can't keep up with the wait list. Food takes a while to get to us. I really like this place and everything is fantastic but when it's busy it's slow. I'll keep giving them chances.

Was not impressed. The hostess was a bit rude when I asked for a table with an umbrella. Since it was going to rain (which it did) I don't see that as a huge ask? It's only for two people. Once seated we waited over ten minutes to be greeted and order. We also ordered the pitcher of mimosa which came half full. I got the chopped salad which looked pretty pathetic as well. It wasn't even iceberg lettuce. And literally a handful of tomatoes, very finely chopped chicken and bleu cheese. It was pitiful. It's a bummer since it seems so busy and I had been meaning to try it. It's also not apparent there are two QR code's, one has the beer on it. The rest is on a separate menu. Overall quite disappointed.

Corey is the best bartender I've ever had by a mile and a half. Amazing person inside and out. Even if the food and drinks weren't spectacular I would come back here just for the service. Give Corey equity, she truly deserves it!!

We had such a great time at Bingo!! Really great atmosphere and service - would highly recommend if you're in the Charleston area

Cool chill biergarten with lots of outdoor seating. I liked all the brickwork and live music. My hefeweissen beer on draft was also very yummy. Easy spot to hang with a lot of friends, and there is outdoor table tennis, putting green, and cornhole to keep kids & adults entertained. Only negatives were you had to go up to the bar to get a drink and parking nearby isn't the greatest neighborhood.