Brenner Pass in Richmond

Always a treat. Happy hour oysters and the mushroom soup were phenomenal. Great wine and helpful friendly service.

Great food and a greater staff.

sitting at the bar mostly - the action is great the food impeccable. the wine selection well curated. oysters fresh. pasta dishes are great. the steak is always tasty. highly recommend reservations

Selena took incredible care of us and made our experience outstanding. My mom was in town for one night and the staff really made this dinner special. The food was unreal and the service was even better. 10s across the board.

Menu changes and is always filled with absolutely delicious options. Locally sourced items. Ambience is lovely. Service is attentive. Cocktails are standouts.

Amazing chef crafted food with uniquely peefect flavor profiles on traditional dishes. Excellent service. Definitely worth treating yourself or a loved one.

Quiet tonight on the patio but can be noisy inside.

I took my husband to Brenner Pass for our anniversary this past weekend. When setting the reservation, I did note that it was our anniversary, but did not make any requests. Upon arrival, I was struck by the genuine warm kindness exuding from all members on the staff. We were seated, where there was a subtle note wishing us a happy anniversary. Our server was exceptionally attentive, professional, and kind. He knew the menu inside and out, and was able to confidently answer any questions. He clearly enjoyed the food he was serving, and made informed suggestions. Our pumpkin bread appetizer was phenomenal. You need this in your life. The perfect blend of sweet and salty and well as a diversity of textures just excellent. My Arctic char was also a fantastic dish. My spouse s risotto, while tasty, was a bit overwhelmed with a certain smoky flavor. We finished with coffees and DELICIOUS zeppole with a decadent lemon sauce. In the end, as the server was bringing our check, he delivered a small celebratory cocktail but just to drive home the level of attention and service he noticed we weren t drinking and made sure it was a non-alcoholic toast. A small but very impactful gesture of kindness as my husband and I have been dry for almost 2 years. Thank you!! Your people made this night out a lovely experience.

We had the charcuterie, mushroom soup, arctic char, mussels and smoked pumpkin pot de creme which were all spectacular and our server graham was amazing! Highly recommend.

We ate at Brenner Pass tonight and the food was top notch. Our server, Grant, outshined the food! He was knowledgeable, genuinely kind, and took the time to explain the menu items to us. We were super happy with our food selections (thanks to Grant) and super happy with the service! We could also tell the Chef puts a lot of thought into the textures of the dishes and knocked everything we tried out of the park. Thanks for a great meal and experience.

Fun, interesting wine selection. Some of the by the glass wines are natural but arent labeled as such, so be warned if you dont like that style. Food was also really good, and service was awesome.

Brenner Pass has always been great, but it seems theyve gotten even better. The paired-down menu is spot on - everything we had was amazing! The service is always top-notch, too, and Jess exemplified that last night.

Great cocktails, oysters, and pasta. We enjoyed our evening out!

Consistently great food and drinks. Never disappoints!

One of the best meals I have had in the past 12 months. We had the Flounder special which was amazing.

Brenner Pass gets 4 stars and not 5 because of the limited menu. Otherwise, food and service were great.

Consistently one of the best restaurants in Richmond.

Service was fine, but when making the reservation they asked if we were celebrating anything and mentioned a birthday toast which did not happen. They were out of almost half the menu on our visit. The $55 ribeye was a good portion of meat but came out blue rare when we all asked for medium rare, and the sauce was too thin. The creamed spinach side was two or three bites at most. Absolutely not worth the price. Didn t have dessert as they were out of that as well.

Dinner date at the bar. Had some nice cocktails, oysters, then the crab risotto for wife and octopus gnocchi for me. Delicious and fun.

Love the aesthetic, food, and service here. We had the seafood tower which was hands down one of the most unique seafood towers weve had thus far. The ceviche was delish, as were the oysters and shrimp. We also had the burger and fries. The burger is gourmet and has very rich flavors. Will definitely be back.

Great service and meal! The staff were surprisingly uninterruptive but still very attentive. Only complaint is that my colleague ordered smarter, and I wanted to steal his pasta!

Unfortunately like many of the places in Scotts Addition, it is overpriced and not worth the hype. Zeppole at the end of dinner were fine. Fondue had ingredients listed that looked great. Unfortunately, extra strong mustard covered half the plate that the fondue dipping ingredients came on, making them inedible. When we asked for replacement bread, we got it. Then when the check came there was a charge for the replacement bread. No where on the menu did it say half the fondue food would be covered in extra strength mustard. Maybe thats Swiss culture but pretty disappointing overall. If it is going to cost so much, it should be done well and transparently.

Everything was wonderful. We look forward to going back.

Been going here since they opened, and it s still my favorite restaurant in Richmond for a special night out.

Looking for a cute romantic restaurant. I recommend giving this place a try. Service was 10/10, drinks were superb, I got the wine Horn State fair, tasted similar to an old fashion. dinner: the sea food tower was certainly eye catching and delicious but $80 was way over priced, baked oysters are a must try. Reseda Farms Ribeye was my main dish and wow it was 10/10!

Probably one of the best restaurants I ve ever eaten at. Menu was varied & subtly complex. Food pairings were unexpected and delicious. Waiter (Grant) was knowledgeable about menu (both food & drink) and made fabulous suggestions. We tried several things that we weren t sure about and loved everything. We ordered wines, mixed drinks, apps, entrees & desserts. Also pleasantly unrushed. If you get a chance to eat here, go! And ask for Grant as your waiter. Enjoy!

Brenner Pass is currently resting on its laurels a bit too much. Three out of four of our dishes were very good (the tartiflette, bolognese bianco, and duck) - the lone exception was the roasted oysters, which were borderline undercooked). The real issue was the service, which I felt was slow and inattentive. Our server didnt know if they had sauvignon blanc by the glass, while some dishes took forever to arrive. At the table next to us, we witnessed main courses for two of the group being brought in take-out containers - the restaurant had simply forgotten to submit - or make - these orders. These are little things, but at a restaurant of Brenner Pass supposed caliber, you expect better.

We reserved a table on New Years Eve with a fixed menu at a premium price. The portions were extremely small and I dont even eat a lot. We ended up going elsewhere afterwards for more food. The food also lacked flavor for this highly rated restaurant. Also I ordered an espresso martini and it was flavored with licorice even though this was not a craft cocktail on the menu.

I went to Brenner Pass last night with my husband and a friend, and felt distinctly... whelmed by the experience. What an uneven meal that was. Some dishes like the pork and duck entrees were notable only for being bland and dry, while the pasta entree was absolutely phenomenal. The steak tartare was just OK but too salty, but the beet salad was excellent. The dessert I got- the hazelnut torte- was truly terrible. It was only memorable for being one of the worst desserts Ive ever had at a such an expensive restaurant. My friend got something different (I forget what it was), and it was great. The cocktails were delicious, and I really did like our server. The service seems attentive without being overbearing, which I appreciate. Overall, Id say my experience here was more frustrating than anything else. They can obviously do some things very well, but others are just not very good. Unless youre lucky and happen to order the right thing, youll just get something that sounds interesting and ambitious but is just mediocre, bland, and overdone. Unfortunately, this place just isnt worth the high price at all. I dont think Ill come back.

Best meal weve had in awhile. The service was outstanding, the food was delicious and fresh, and the drinks were spot-on. One of the consistently best places in Richmond these days.

My son came from Louisiana to visit us in Virginia went to Brenner Pass the food is excellent the service was excellent everyone was very nice recommend this place .the lamb ,pasta,duck, fish was excellent all the food we had was excellent

Do you serve Christians at this location? I know you don t at Metzgar.

Food sadly was mediocre. And priced out of site. 20$ hamburger ordered medium and overcooked. Pasta dish was just plain and 30$. Wouldnt do it again.

Six entrees where so salty need to fix that s, everything else it was great.

We had such an amazing meal! The steak tartare and chard cabbage were extremely delicious. We would particularly recommend the cabbage! For mains we had the pork chop and ribeye. Both were delicious but the pork chop was a step above any recent main my wife and I have recently tried. A true melt in your mouth experience. Delicious drinks, and not a single thing to complain about!!

Rockfish, vodka mule, fried oysters recommended

Last minute valentines day dinner. The food was awesome ,service outstanding, drinks better. Had a great experience save the day!!

The food was excellent but the portions were a little small. Staff were friendly and helpful. The only negative is the environment - Brenner Pass falls into the common modern trope of hard floors, walls, and ceilings, so it s loud and echoey. Some sound treatments would go a long way towards helping the environment they re going for.

Absolutely incredible! I wish I had ordered more, I will be back to taste the whole menu.

Had a delicious dinner with a friend yesterday. Service impeccable and parking was so easy. The potato gratin appetizer was a creamy indulgence and my friend enjoyed the raw appetizers. Drinks were perfection and I was almost tempted to have a second. I had the pasta dish and my friend had mushroom risotto which was the better of the two. We finished with a creamy lemon cheesecake made from goat cheese!! The atmosphere is so relaxing and I will go back.

Didnt eat. Restaurant was empty but didnt take any walk ins. Hostess was very snooty and not very welcoming.

Great atmosphere and great food!!!

We enjoyed it! We decided on sharing small plates. They were large portions and plated beautifully. The charcuterie plate was our favorite. Quality products and housemade bread/condiments! The fried oyster batter was delicious, with just the right amount of seasoning. The crust on the flammkuchen was to die for. Love all of the different textures in their pineapple dessert. A great choice for foodies:) Parking: No issue with street parking but there were also lot spaces behind the restaurant

This place is amazing. If you are thinking about going, go.

This was truly an excellent dinner. One of the best cheese boards Ive ever had, and all of our dishes were excellent.

For what we paid I was expecting better food and all of the buzz. Perhaps it was the dishes we ordered. The gnocchi was good but my fish was incredibly overly salted and it was a tiny piece of fish atop a roasted onion in broth. That was it. I dont need heaping portions, but I honestly wonder if something was missing from the plate. My husbands burger and fries was okay he says but he didnt think it was amazing. Service was nice and we enjoyed our cocktails and wine. Just dont think well be back by our own choice. Ive had better dining experiences at this price point.

Delicious!

Presentation and service are nice but for the price and choices, I would pass. Luckily this was on a friend s dime. Their palate paid a lot for my chicken, and their small chop.

Fantastic experience. Concept is open and airy. Ambiance is bustling, but not overwhelming. Scallop crudo was delicious and so light. Summer squash and tomato was out of this world. Scallop entree was fantastic as well. Loved every bite. Pricy, but the quality is 100% worth it. Great for an amazing date night!

We haven t even left and I had to do this review. We have had the greatest time tonight from the sweet hostess, to our server Katie, who was fabulous! Amazing cocktails, spectacular food. Started with 6 Matheson oysters and a charcuterie, then the micro green salad, we then split the rib eye and whole fish, which was snapper tonight. Everything was fantastic! We finished with coffee and the pot de crème, to die for.

Great food. The only issue is it s loud at times.

While the service was super kind, I can t stress how bad this food is for these prices. Our appetizer which was gassed up to be a delicious dip for bread ended up being a bowl with just damn corn and mushrooms coming with no bread (20 bucks and probably couldn t fill a 3 year old). Then as someone who absolutely loves seafood, the trout for 36 bucks was probably a 4 by 4 inch square filet that tasted no better than the fish at Applebees topped with disgusting add ons. My girlfriend got the rib eye which was a tad over cooked but still enjoyable but later on felt sick and 50 bucks was crazy. As a couple of 20 year olds who were probably 15 years younger than the next oldest people, I love spending money on new meals and experiences but please stay away from this place. Truly ruined our mood for the night and would have rather had a night in.

One of the most amazing restaurants in the Richmond area. Absolutely amazing selection of food and cocktails. Do not skip out on this wonderful dining experience!

I do believe our experience is probably a fluke and if we ever go back it could be alot better. We waited many years to visit and really built this place up. Some of our dishes were very good, but the service honestly set the mood for an unpleasant dinner. That and the charred black potatoes gratin dish. I believe it when people give this place amazing reviews and I think if we came on a different day and a different server we would have too.

Holy cow, so tasty. The patio was nice, everyone was super friendly and attentive, but not overbearing, and the food was awesome.

Good food but waayyyyyyy overpriced. Like $175 without alcohol. Way better options in Richmond for this price point and culinary experience.

Never unhappy when I leave but not blown away

Brenner Pass perfectly embodies the hip and modern aspects of Scott s Addition. The ambiance is wonderful. Additionally, the food was mouth watering. Each dish was inventive and delicious! I would recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a modern culinary experience.

I ve been here my last 2 birthdays. Brenner Pass is great, full stop. Anything less than 4 or 5 stars is absurd and should be ignored.

Wow. In town on a work trip and recommended by Delta Hotel staff. Baked oysters. Scallops. Duck. Maroon cocktail. All genuinely amazing. I ordered a weird cocktail hoping it would be great. It was undrinkable but our waiter switched it out with no fuss. Truly great food and service.

Everything was great. Our server was incredible.

Live this place! Great food and amazing service!! Reservations are a must! Ask for David at the bar.

Innovative menu with a brilliant bar.

Went here for dinner before going to a show at The Altria. Sabrina was wonderful and took great care of us. We enjoyed a delicious meal and fun libations. Soooo gooood. Best burger Ive had in a while!!! Yum yum yum

Loved the menu options.

Round two at Brenner Pass for my wife s birthday with the in-laws, and it was a total win! The staff were friendly right from the start, making us feel at ease. The food? Amazing as ever! There s something about the menu here that just hits the right note every time. We dug into our meals and each dish was a conversation pauser yeah, it s that good. What really sets Brenner Pass apart is the chill vibe coupled with attentive service. The staff were on point with recommendations and made sure our celebration rolled on smoothly. It s the kind of place that s got the formula for a good time down pat: great food plus great service in a great space. Brenner Pass, you ve got yourself some fans. If you re in RVA, swing by for a meal, you won t be disappointed!

Outstanding service, very knowledgeable waitstaff, very pleasant experience. Delicious food. Bit pricey but worth it

Best fondue I ve had outside of Switzerland

Love meal. The duck was fantastic accompanied with the squash and potato. Yummy yummy. Fall veggie salad was a surprise with a spicy dressing.

Excellent food, drinks, and service.

$20 for a burger and fries. Dont think Ill be going back.

Amazing food and great service! The gnocchi should be illegal.

This is a great special date night place. I love the small plates but save some room for the entrées. The Tartiflette was amazing. Thinly sliced potatos in a cast iron dish. Creamy and the bacon comes thru nicely. Wife ordered the duck. I dont like duck that much but i would definitely order this dish. Tender, well seasoned and not too gamey. I had the Pork Loin. OMG. The fingerling potatoes were to die for. Barely had any room for dessert. I would love to sit at the bar next time.

This place is delicious and the vibe is on point. It s this uncanny union of lively and relaxing, perfect for impromptu date now or chill dinner with friends. HIGHLY recommend- the staff know their stuff and the spot is beautiful.

Service was great and I like the atmosphere/layout. However, something about the menu fell flat. I was not overly impressed by the food but had an overall good experience. I would go back, but maybe only for happy hour drinks and apps.

I definitely missed the coffee shop however I prefer the bar great place

Fantastic food and Grant was so kind, fun and helpful. If your visiting out of town and looking for something Michelin star quality for an affordable price, come here! Great representation of alpine fresh food!!!

Lovely, friendly atmosphere, attentive service, excellent food. Quality continental components presented with contemporary sensitivity and flair. Definitely worth a trip to RVA. Thanks for the excellent hospitality!

Overall, the experience at Brenner Pass was stellar. The staff was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable and they were wonderful at recommending dishes. The interior was gorgeous and modern (especially the bar) with earth tones, greys, and light wood. Its also very spacious inside so at no point do you feel cramped or uncomfortable. The cocktails we ordered were the Coy Mistress, Wasenhorn: From Ashes and Some Kind of Wonderful. The Some Kind of Wonderful cocktail was the star of the show for me because the clarified milk punch felt like drinking velvet and tasted almost like the best lemon bar youve ever had with a hint of dill. For dinner we had the focaccia, fried oysters, tartiflette, asparagus risotto and nettle agnolotti. Everything was pretty much mind blowing but I will say we were both slightly let down by the risotto. I think the flavor was supposed to be quite delicate and subtle, but the contrast against the other dishes which were jam packed with flavor made it seem a bit underwhelming but still very good! The tartiflette made me think of childhood, as well as the urge to go camping and do some cast iron cooking over a fire, basically it was the best cheesy potato gratin Ive ever had. The fried oysters were perfection, especially the base of roasted onion aioli. We wanted to fit in some dessert but just didnt have any room left. I cant wait to visit Brenner Pass again and I look forward to their seasonal menu changes.

Overall great experience, we did wait a few more minutes than I would have liked initially but once the waitress came it was quick service after, the food was amazing and the ambiance was warm and inviting. This is the perfect date night spot or hang out with your best friends.

One of the best restaurants Ive been to in or out of Richmond. Service was fantastic and the food was amazing.

I left this place simply feeling happy. This is a classic you get what you pay for the food and drinks are completely worth the unique, tasty experience. Highly recommend giving it a try, especially the rhubarb sundae.

Now I see what all the fuss is about. One of the most perfect meals Ive ever had, from start to finish. The Snow Bunny cocktails went down easy. Nice touch with the eco-friendly straw. Appetizers were amazing: artichokes, fondue and even the focaccia. My entree, the quail, was so savory and delicious. The house made tagliatelle was amazing. Milk cake and espresso for dessert. Highly recommended. The waitress was as professional as you could imagine.

Very attentive staff. Food was good. I think I had extremely high expectations going in.

Stopped by for an appetizer and a cocktail! My son ordered the Seafood Tower app which was impressive with an emphasis on raw oysters. I enjoyed the Beef Tartare and a Manhattan at the bar. Attentive server and nice atmosphere and food!

One of the best restaurant experiences I have had.

Fabulous

Delicious and filling with creative cocktails and an excellent wine list

Amazing food and service. Very nice atmosphere and modern decor. Make your reservation early as they fill quickly, for good reason. You will not be disappointed. Parking: Lot just behind the building

This restaurant serves up a fantastic culinary experience equipped with both unique flavors and fine experiences. TLDR: It s difficult to say what you should order. The menu changes (oh so eloquently), but trust in your servers expertise. The cocktail menu and bar are on point. Check this place out for your next night out. $300 for fondue, 4 entrees, a bottle of wine, 3 drinks, 2 desserts, and 2 espresso. Appetizers: Plenty of seafood options but we went with the fondue. I very fun, and tasty cheese dish with excellent dipping options. Dipping the smoked prosciutto was my personal favorite. Entrees: The menu here changes to keep things fresh. The burger stays constant and I tried it. Super savory and topped with fondue cheese and crispy smoked meat. Others had the flounder, pork ravioli, and crab risotto. Personally the flounder with dill crème wine out for me. The chef here really knows what they are doing. Drinks: Fantastic wine list. Things you won t see elsewhere are here. They either have an in house sommelier or consult with a unique wine supplier. Cocktails are perfectly mixed and served with cut ice. Dessert: We tried the crème brûlée with fresh peaches along with the honeydew sorbet. Fresh blacked peaches mixed with the crème was sooooo good. I asked they put a candle in my espresso (it was my birthday) and as a fantastic joke they gave me a tiny 1 cake with a candle. Hilarious! Atmosphere: Clean, fresh, and well appointed. You won t be disappointed in this take on a lovely evening. Real candles provide ambience along with modern but comfortable seating. Staff: If I could put this staff in every restaurant I would never be unsatisfied with my experience. I hope they make a TED talk. Appetizers

Pros: Creative well prepared dishes that is served by a knowledge, friendly staff. Many of the dishes here are unique and full of flavor, great wine list and fully stocked bar with good bartenders. I have been multiple times and each time they did not disappoint. Cons: None really, it is an expensive place, but quality dinning experience are.

Great food and excellent service.

Oysters top notch. Cheese and chaceteurie very tasty. Fantabulous cocktails.

The rainbow trout was delicious!

I loved the setting and atmosphere, but didnt enjoy either menu item I ordered. I still plan on giving it another try.

Wow. Fabulous food and great service! You get what you pay for. In the heart of Scotts Addition.

Went here last November for my wedding/elopement dinner with my wife and another couple to celebrate. Service was very friendly and cocktails were sufficient, but my Ossobuco was very raw at the bone...a seemingly impossible feat for a dish that is typically braised for a couple hours at least. I didnt send it back because I didnt feel like having a $35 entree reheated into a dry, tough, brick. I just microwaved it at home the next day for lunch...oh well. Likely wont come back again unless a friend insists. Its pretty disappointing for a place that is so highly regarded to not be able to cook a pretty straightforward dish correctly. I also had a drink order that never came to the table and I only remembered after I paid the check.

Great dinner. Food was excellent and high quality. The service there was great too. The steak was awesome and the charcuterie plate was nice.

Perfect dining experience with the best and most thoughtful/attentive staff.

Worst food Ive been served in a long time, undercooked and tough . dont waste your time or money here!!!

Poor service. Unprofessional.

We were served undercooked meat and when I brought it to the waiters attention he was rude about it. Service was also pretty slow despite there being hardly anyone in the restaurant.

What a beautiful place! I had my birthday dinner there with 7 friends this weekend. Our server was knowledgeable, gave great recommendations, and made us feel so invited. The service over was impeccable, waters never empty, empty dishes whisked away so quickly! We did a lot of shared plates, small bites to start, and shared entrees, they did a full flatware & plates which was so lovely. The duck breast over polenta, tartiflette, and croquette we re the biggest hit but you can never forget a cheese a meat board. Our favorite cocktails were The Lords Work and Cap Gun Standoff, also to have 8 cocktails come out at the same time is always a great indexation of how the evening will go. Could not recommend this place more!

One of my favorite eats in town. Always reliable for a delicious meal, great burgers and creative cuisine!

Zero stars wouldnt be enough. As Im typing this I am at a nearby restaurant that accommoded us immediately due to weather. We had a 5pm reservation here and we were sat under a canopy on the street corner as it started raining. We asked to be seated in the tent area but were denied for reasons that were very unclear and were still trying to understand what the reasons were. To top it off, the drinks we received were awful. The egg white sours they provided were a joke. It felt like I was drinking foamy orange juice. This is obviously an establishment that doesnt mind watering down drinks and providing subpar service to gentrified millennials who dont know any better. Avoid this place like the plague.

Was very pleased with both the food and the COVID-19 precautions! Porch was a little chilly and windy, but that wasnt their fault.

Lovely outdoor ambiance, friendly wait staff, amazing dinner and drinks. If you like burgers, get the Brenner Pass burger. The fries that come with it were simple but sooo good (seasoned with salt + pepper + thin and crisp). The duck was also yummy, we cleaned our plates! Will definitely be back. They take rezzies on Resy if you have the app!

Food was great and our waiter was super nice. Thank you for a nice birthday treat.

Excellent dinner. Charming staff. Will return.

As a fan of the show Top Chef, our first stop on a weekend getaway from D.C. to Richmond was Brenner Pass, helmed by Top Chef Portland contestant Brittany Anderson. Celebrating my birthday, we saw Brenner Pass as our main birthday dinner celebration. Heres our experience: 1) Food: The menu is Alpine inspired with fondue, cheese boards and gnocchi on the menu. Even the more American items like burgers have an Alpine spin to them (fondue on a burger- genius!). For a group of three adults and one toddler, we ordered the fondue, both burgers and agnolotti. Everything was very good except for the agnolotti, which was fine, but not outstanding. The cheese in the fondue was excellent and it comes with a plate of potatoes, bread, asparagus and speck. The Brenner Pass Burger comes with fondue on it making it pop. The fries that come with the burgers are perfectly fried. 2) Drinks: They have a full beer, wine and cocktail menu. They make their own cocktails that hit all types of preferences. As someone who prefers slightly more sweet drinks, I ordered the Escalation and found it refreshing. 3) Space: During the pandemic, they have outdoor seating only. An open-air tent is set up with small tables. When you use the restrooms inside, take in the space. Its beautifully designed and very welcoming. 4) Service: This was an area that needed improvement, but it was also a very windy evening, which I think threw off our server. Also, our table was in the corner, which maybe was hard to see, but service was very slow. It took 15 minutes for us to be acknowledged. If we needed anything, we had to proactively get out of our chairs and find our server. When she was with us, she wasnt very friendly. 5) Price: Its all more expensive, but were used to that coming from Washington, D.C. However, $36 for a smaller pot of fondue seemed a bit much. A nice touch was the personal card waiting for us on the table wishing me a happy birthday. :)

Overall great food! Last time I was there in September dogs were allowed on the patio and so we made a reservation for restaurant week and when we arrived with my harmless cockapoo we were told we couldnt have dogs and that we couldnt sit under the tent and had to sit at a table that was cold due to strong winds that night. I also thought there was a special menu for restaurant week but there wasnt.

Im halfway through this meal and I will remember that chicken liver mousse for the rest of my rich, fulfilling life. Addendum: yeah if youre looking at Google you gotta stop in. Check out the fondue burger while youre here its an ethereral flavor.

Service excellant. Food was very good and different than your average run of mill food. We plan on going again

Really great drinks and food. Staff sometimes a little aloof, but if you can look past that it s really a fantastic restaurant.

Fantastic dinner. Excellent service.

Really wanted to like Brennar Pass but we were a bit disappointed. We waited for our first starter for 30+ minutes, after being seated first. The squid was overcooked and the risotto inside was a bit undercooked and grainy. The char was delicious, but underwhelming sitting on oversalted sliced potatoes, and way too expensive for what we got. The sunchokes were probably the best thing we ordered, but there was a bit too much chevre underneath, if were being extra picky. While the Brennar Burger had a lot going on, and was a bit salty, the fries were great. And lastly for desserts, the strawberry tahini sundae was good, and surprisingly large. The olive oil cake was tasty but the pistachio gelato with it was tasteless. Overall, underwhelmed and disappointed for an expensive meal.

For the price, this should be a better experience. We were first to be seated It, and it took over 35 minutes for our appetizer to arrive. During that time, nobody came to check on us or keep us updated. The food itself is not par with the cost. The $30 char is just a piece of fish over basic pan-fried potatoes-that were horribly salty, so much so I had to scrape it off with a fork to make it edible. The French fries with the brenner burger are fine, but nothing special; you can find equally good French fries at far lesser price points...the burger is sloppy topped with a comical flood of various sauces (also salty) which is a shame because the meat itself was actually very good. This is a case of everything but the kitchen sink gone wrong. The strawberry tahini sundae was by far the best thing we ate-well balanced and unique flavors. I wont be going back...theres far better in Richmond at this price.

Attentive service and a fast kitchen and bar, everything was delicious.

Swift service. Great starters. Enjoyed the rose choice. Overall great experience.

There are some really creative dishes on this menu! I haven t eaten out a lot in the past year bc I ve felt like most of the things I eat in restaurants I can make better at home...not so with this place. Also, whoever invented the strawberry tahini sundae is a straight up genius. The only critique I have is that some of the food was a little too salty.

My fav place in all of RVA. The best oysters, the best wine but most importantly the kindest staff around

My go to fine dining establishment in Richmond. They always knock it out of the park, from the atmosphere and drinks to the service and food! We went to celebrate my new job. Again, the food was absolutely fantastic! I especially loved the veal with the citrus herb gremolata on top; steak was fall off the bone tender and the surrounding gravy flavorful. The chicken liver mousse appetizer was a bit smoky for my tastes but beautifully plated and interesting. Be sure to snag a reservation in advance, as they fill up fast-- even on weekdays!

Really nice atmosphere, cocktails were great, and food was well balanced and interesting. Looks like a nice place for events as well. The endive salad was particularly delicious. Pescatarian friendly menu.

Great service, amazing cocktails, and even better food! Well definitely be back for those seasonal menu changes!

I love everything about this place

Always amazing food, our favorite upscale dining in Richmond.

The hostess was kind and prompt to greet us upon arrival. Our server, David was great at suggesting and explaining the dishes. Our food was delicious. Our only complaint is the wait time for both drinks and food. It was far too long even for a busy weeknight although there were plenty of open tables. I think I may give this place a try again but I hope the service is not as slow next time.

Delicious! Drinks were amazing!!

A little over priced for what you get and did not taste the best. Will definitely not be back.

Started off cold because of AC air blowing on our table. We were moved thankfully. Because the food made up for it. Tuna Crudo was spectacular. Will go back for sure.

I took my 3 sisters here for dinner while I was in town last weekend. I thought it was great, but do have opinions about the dishes and wine. Oysters were excellent. Cheese plate was standard and yummy although I wasn t impressed by 1 of the 2 cheeses. It was waxy and did not taste like much. Maybe that was intentional - the soft cheese was pungent and so creamy. It was incredible. The sauvignon blanc was not ideal - very oaky for my taste and did not remind me of a mineral-y and juicy sauvignon blanc - more like a chardonnay. The entrees were fine. We have 2 lobster pasta, beef tortellini and scallop fish. Everyone at all of their food, but my sisters hated the smoked eggplant purée. I thought it was jarring, but with the scallops it was a completely different flavor. The scallops needed some acidity (I think) but otherwise thought it was impressive the smoked eggplant was so intense alone and completely changed when eaten with the scallops. Service was good, mocktails a great option for the youngest sister or non drinkers. I am changing my 4 stars to 5. Even though I really wanted to be wowed by the menu, we obviously liked it bc we ate everything and had a great time - the wait staff was attentive but not intrusive. Food came out at the proper times and in order. Drinks always refilled (wine and margs). Overall great experience.

Weve been to Brenner Pass several times and have always had a wonderful experience but most recently was probably our favorite. We reserved seating at the bar and Justin served us. He was incredibly attentive and you could tell he really cared not only about the drinks but the food as well as he explained many of the dishes and the components to us in detail. Everything that we had was delicious and I could not rave more about the Fall 2021 menu. If youre looking for a nice, almost chef-table-like experience, I would definitely recommend sitting at the bar and asking questions about the menu and the drinks. It definitely makes for a more enjoyable and interactive experience!

Hands down the best chicken Ive ever had at a restaurant. When (not if) I go back, I honestly dont think I can ever order anything else. It was perfectly seasoned and incredibly juicy. Everything else was also amazing from the ambiance to the service, they even greeted is with champagne because it was a friends birthday. 100/100 would recommend

Awesome experience. Ate too much. But all was delicious and wine was great.

A little pricey

Great atmosphere and service. The chicken was phenomenal.

Great as always! Charcuterie board is a must..the beef tortelli was also good, and you can never go wrong with the burger!

Amazing place! The restaurant and food are equally beautiful and it s absolutely delicious! Highly recommend!

Great food and drink selectio. Menu listed by size so you can easily do drinks and apps, or go through a multicourse dinner.

Excellent food, great service, perfect outdoor distanced space!

Freaking amazing food in addition to an equally amazing staff with high levels of experience. We love all of the bartenders and staff that assisted us throughout the night, THANKS RACHEL!! For being so busy no one seemed to be shaken and continued with providing stellar service throughout our visit. Cant wait to go back, shout out to the chef and Rachel for being extremely informative - from the exemplary food to the complex and relaxing drinks. We will be back many times!! Thank you BP!! Update: BP continues to excel, believe it or not how could you get any better than extreme excellence!! Brittany, you and your staff have done an amazing job!! We love you all Rachel, Tommy, Shannon, Andres, Maureen and etc!! If you love food pictures check out my Instagram and follow. @rationsandoldfashioneds #vafoodie

Brenner Pass has done a wonderful job setting up a COVID safe outdoor space that still feels upscale + heaters for the colder weather. The food: incredible. (Try the flammkuchen!) The service: friendly and on point. You ll want a reservation

Exquisite. The burger was extremely rich, perfectly cooked and unique. The flammkuchen appetizer was delicious as well; onions were melt in your mouth. My wife enjoyed her cocktail and the glass of wine I had was great. Would recommend

Good food and service

Food was good but then again we didn t really get to try it because the kitchen closed before we could order. Our reservation was for 8:45 and we ordered appetizers and a bottle of wine only to find out the kitchen had closed before we could put in entrees. So.. there goes our once in 6 months date night... after ordering a $65 bottle of wine without being told the kitchen was closing. Why seat a table at 8:45 knowing the kitchen was going to close? We spend nearly $200 without eating an entree.

Their menu was divided into sections one of which was small plates and another of which was large plates. I thought large plates was going to be kind of like an entire meal and small plates was more like appetizers. That turned out to be kind of wrong which I guess is my fault so it doesnt bother me as much but what does bother me is the inconsistent sizes within those categories. My SO got the veal schnitzel and I got the rockfish, we were planning on just getting those two dishes when the waitress turned around and to warn us that the rockfish was kind of small and did we want to get a small plate as well. I was thrown off guard and asked for the Saffron risotto and she left. When we got our food the difference between the serving sizes was comical. Her schnitzel was literally going over the sides of her full sized dinner plate while I had a tiny portion of fish. I truly dont understand how these two dishes can both be considered to be in the same category. Also just in case, the Shaved fennel and celery salad that comes with the schnitzel is not what you would expect a salad to be but is just a small amount cooked and placed on top of the dish. I hoped that the saffron risotto would be enough to help me have a complete meal but it tasted of soap and was overall bland. Very disappointing, especially from such a well regarded restaurant. Only giving two stars instead of one because the waitress had a bit of foresight and the alcohol selection was fun.