Nestled in the heart of Germantown, this stylish eatery blends American fare with vibrant cocktails and a festive champagne garden, making it a must-visit.
"This popular Germantown restaurant turns heads with its well-appointed spaces. Geist’s interior includes brick walls, soaring ceilings, plush leather banquets in blues and tans, and crystal chandeliers. Meanwhile, the charming all-weather patio, aka the Champagne Garden, features brick fencing, wrought iron, and a brick fireplace, plus a robust Champagne menu. You can order the full, seasonally-rotating menu outside, which might include mains like seabass in a beurre blanc sauce and pork chop served with warm potato salad." - Kellie Walton
"Once a blacksmith shop that originally opened in 1886, Geist is a Germantown staple that’s known as much for its brunch as it is for its champagne garden—a charming covered patio with greenery, a wood-burning oven, and string lights. You’ll still get some blacksmith workshop energy here, with the odd crystal chandelier and blue velvet banquette thrown in for good effect, and it’s a cool, sort of under-the-radar spot. Bring some out-of-towners on a Sunday morning for banana bread french toast soaked in bourbon and caramel, cinnamon rolls topped with cream cheese icing, and a bowl of shrimp and grits studded with bacon. If the weather’s nice, settle into a spot on the aforementioned patio with a bottle of champagne and a juicy burger." - jackie gutierrez jones 2
"Once a blacksmith shop that originally opened in 1886, Geist is a Germantown staple that’s known as much for its brunch as it is for its champagne garden—a charming covered patio with greenery, a wood-burning oven, and string lights. You’ll still get some blacksmith workshop energy here, with the odd crystal chandelier and blue velvet banquette thrown in for good effect, and it’s a cool, sort of under-the-radar spot. Bring some out-of-towners on a Sunday morning for banana bread french toast soaked in bourbon and caramel, cinnamon rolls topped with cream cheese icing, and a bowl of shrimp and grits studded with bacon. If the weather’s nice, settle into a spot on the aforementioned patio with a bottle of champagne and a juicy burger." - Jackie Gutierrez-Jones
"Once a blacksmith shop that originally opened in 1886, Geist is a Germantown staple that briefly closed after the 2020 tornado devastated the neighborhood. But it’s back and better than ever—and that includes brunch. You’ll still get some blacksmith workshop energy here, with the odd crystal chandelier and blue velvet banquette thrown in for good effect, and it’s a cool, sort of under-the-radar spot. Bring some out-of-towners on a Sunday morning for banana bread french toast soaked in bourbon, cinnamon rolls topped with cream cheese icing, and a rich pork belly and short rib hash swimming in runny eggs. " - Jackie Gutierrez Jones 2
"Jefferson Street eatery Geist reopened in 2020 with an upgraded Champagne garden after the historic building (built in 1886) sustained severe tornado damage. Enjoy buckets of Champagne on ice — winter or summer — in the brick-lined outdoor area under a retractable patio covering equipped with multiple heaters." - Clara Wang, Jackie Gutierrez-Jones
