Nestled in historic Union Hill, we specialize in contemporary German food from Chef de Cuisine, Emma Taylor, and overseen by award winning chef Brittanny Anderson. Expect to see inspirations from classic German, French, Italian, Austrian & European cuisine, using local products. We specialize in German and Austrian wine from small producers, organic, and natural wines. Our cocktails are unique and approachable, featuring house made ingredients. We have a large German beer selection mixed with some local drafts. Our atmosphere is cozy and relaxed, great for special occasions or weekday date nights. We offer a private dining room and full restaurant buyouts. Come see us for dinner Tue-Sat, and Sunday brunch, and for happy hour at the bar Tue-Fri 5pm-7pm.
Dining areas
Additional information
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary German, Modern European, German
Hours of Operation
Brunch
Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm
Dinner
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Metzger will work with you to provide a highly customized, seasonal, and delicious menu for your event, creating an experience that will highlight the beauty of the season and the importance of your special occasion.
Plenty of on-street parking, small parking lot behind building.
Public transit
GRTC Bus 44 toward Fairmount, 23rd & M stop, walk one block north to 23rd & Cedar
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wine
Experiences
New Years Eve at Metzger
US$95.00 per person
31 Dec 2024 only
2024 marked ten years of Metzger! Join us for a cozy and elegant evening to welcome the new year. Dinner will begin with a sparkling toast, followed by a three course prix fixe menu featuring both NYE specials and Metzger classics. We can't wait to celebrate with you! (Payments will be taken at the restaurant, not through Open Table)
Popular dishes
Menu
Food
Frühstück Brett US$18.00
Charcuterie and Cheese, Sub Rosa Bread, Soft Egg
Soft ScrambleUS$16.00
Melted Leeks, Petite Salad, Crispy Shallots, Sub Rosa Bread
Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant
4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
4.7Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value
Noise • Moderate
Diners' Choice Awards
Richmond
Best Service
Richmond
Best Ambience
Richmond
Best Value
Richmond
Innovative
Richmond
Neighbourhood gem
Richmond
Good for special occasions
Review summary
AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Metzger Bar and Butchery is a "hidden gem" in Richmond, offering "amazing food and service" with an ever-changing menu that keeps guests returning for more. Known for its creative German-inspired cuisine, the restaurant provides a cozy, atmospheric setting perfect for "date night on the Hill." Guests rave about the "superb brunch," unique cocktails, and attentive service, making it a must-visit culinary destination.
1,096 Reviews
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Michael
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
Overall 4
Food 4
Service 5
Ambience 5
Excellent Excellent Excellent. Ambience A+, Service A+, Food A. We’re going back, we may even make this a part of our restaurant rotation. A real gem. Only reason food did not get an A, it could have been slightly warmer. The taste, however was exceptional (there was literally not an empty table when we went so we know the kitchen was busy). Again, a great dining experience.
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Jeff
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 December 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
A special restaurant. Several visits and the food never fails to surprise in an excellent way.
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John
VIP
Washington DC
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 3 December 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
Great spot with exceptional food and drinks. Highly recommend!
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Rob
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 28 November 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Great food, great service, friendly servers. Cocktails were great as well!
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BruceM
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 27 November 2024
Overall 5
Food 4
Service 5
Ambience 5
Get the cabbage 👌😋 service was attentive but not overbearing. Cocktails were unique but broadly accessible. Will return 💯
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James
VIP
Richmond
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 21 November 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
The team, as always, does an incredible job. They obviously care deeply about giving their guests a wonderful experience and they succeed beautifully. Looking forward to being back again soon.
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Kevin
Richmond
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 21 November 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Everything about Metzger's is wonderful and words alone cannot express how amazing the dinning experience true is! The food, drinks and especially the service are all amazing!
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Alexandra
Richmond
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Cozy, sophisticated, but not at all stuffy. We devoured the Bread & Butter, and the Skate Schnitzel and Roasted Chicken were delicious! The Honeynut Squash Sundae was so unique and the perfect combination of subtle Fall flavors in an ice cream format.
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Ann
Richmond
35 reviews
4.0
35 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
Overall 4
Food 3
Service 5
Ambience 5
lovely room. attentive server. rabbit dish was dry. pasta dish ok.
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Charles
Richmond
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Delicious food and drink - plus an amazing server (Lilly) made the night wonderful! DO NOT miss the smoked oysters!
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FAQs
Metzger Bar and Butchery is rated 4.7 stars by 1096 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Metzger will work with you to provide a highly customized, seasonal, and delicious menu for your event, creating an experience that will highlight the beauty of the season and the importance of your special occasion.
