Bia Om

The space Bia Om has is simply a wonderful vibe and the perfect spot to sip some beer on a sunny weekend day. I wish the portions were larger or less expensive so you could get more small plates, but I’ll be back for the vibes and menu changes nonetheless! I’m excited to see if they release more beers brewed in house and how they continue to enhance their ambiance.

The service was great. Even on a busy day we had multiple waiters stop by to make sure everything was okay with our table. The food was good, but I wouldn't say this is a place to come for the food. Also a bit overpriced. But the atmosphere and outside area is fun.

On my fourth visit to Bia Om I felt the need to review in hope that owners will read. Bia Om is a great venue for Los Angeles with five star atmosphere… However you’ll be hard pressed to find a well priced item on the menu, which is a shame for somewhere that is modeled after a beer garden. Beer garden IMO = a generous place overflowing sudsy beer/ piles of steamy sauerkraut and stacks of wieners. Not 8$ mugs of fermented sugar water or little plates of sauerkraut (delicious) that I swear I could have eaten in two mouthfuls. My schnitzel was good but for 28$ I’ll pound my own pork. It’s disappointing that the generosity in atmosphere and design isn’t reflected in the menu, as whatever fun I’ve had here is tainted by obvious price gouging. Perhaps we’re paying for all the uncomfortable teak benches. It’s too bad that uncomplicated beer food can’t be made affordable and welcome a more diverse demographic representing LA. Future visits to Bia Om I’ll stick to drinking water, enjoying the company of friends, in the welcoming ‘garden’, without spending a dime!

I don’t usually post reviews but have to make an exception for this hidden gem - don’t know of anywhere in LA quite like it. Outdoor brew garden (beer made on site) with excellent German food and even better beer. We got a bunch of ambers, the potato noodles, the fish soup, the lamb chops, and a fruit tart for dessert… and wouldn’t change a thing. Atmosphere gets high marks too, looking forward to coming back with a bigger group of friends on a nice Saturday.

Beautiful porch. Friendly servers. Wish the menu felt more friendly also. Saw all the other reviews saying the food is good but really pricey and can't disagree with that. Got a tasty enough pretzel with maybe a tablespoonful of a cheesy sauce for $12? At $12 - Wish there was something like mini latke/tater tots or several hot pretzels/sticks. Paid $7 for a lemon water that tasted weak. A friend got the $8 lemon water that supposedly had more syrup. Neither was particularly refreshing certainly not worth the $$. When I have more cash in hand I don't mind spending more money on food but on this day, and trying to be mindful of my budget, nothing seemed idea/fun for an afternoon drink and bite. This place would be packed to the gills I think if they paid a little more attention to the diner who wants to pop in just for an hour or so and have a really satisfying happy hour.

The Fish Consommé was fantastic! I would really recommend ordering the more "adventurous" things on the menu, that is to say the things that you can't get at your average American iteration of the German beer garden. All of the food is fantastic, but I think the less traditional faire is where it becomes worth the price for me. Food is a bit pricey for your typical beer garden, but its obvious that a high level of care and personal pride go into the food and the beer made on the premises. The atmosphere is immaculate and the folks working the tables are so kind. I find the pay as you order setup a little odd, I don't know anywhere else that combines that with table side service and it makes for a strange middle ground in between counter service and actual table service, but not too big a turn off for me. Also not the most important thing, but the menus are truly so cute.

A royal rip off. The kind of new age restaurant that makes you walk across the giant restaurant to pour yourself a (tiny) glass of water and then charges you $35 for a single piece of schnitzel with no sides. Took our drink orders at last call and then about 15 minutes later with all of our drinks still half full, turned off all the lights and kicked us out. Absolutely no concept of service or hospitality here and you'll pay an arm and a leg for it too. A friend had warned me about the place before but I thought 'how bad can it be?' Worse than I expected.

We loved the atmosphere and seating area. The trees provided a lot of shade and it was a very nice patio. We weren’t as impressed with the food and thought they could lower the prices a bit. The pretzel was good!

Love Bia Om! Bia Om is a large "secret garden" to eat, drink and laugh on Sunset! I came for the amazing lager & wheat beers but stayed for the food! Potato finger noodles with cheese OMG! And the schnitzel!!! Kid-friendliness Yes, but like ALL restaurants kids are not allowed to run or walk freely around the restaurant potentially bothering guests! So Bia Om is great for kids as long as they are learning good restaurant manners from an attentive parent or guardian.