Buchner's Bierhalle

"First, the good the staff was great and the kirsch tortes was very good although a bit overpriced. I ordered the Jägerschnitzel which I was quite excited about. Instead of a hearty and flavorful mushroom gravy, I got a very bland cream gravy with mushrooms. The schnitzel itself was mediocre at best. The secret to a good schnitzel, besides the breading, is a thin, tenderized meat. This "schnitzel" was simply a breaded lean boneless porkchop. The sides that came with my schnitzel were green beans and potato salad. Both of which had a fork each and didn't touch it again. I will say their charcuterie plates looked amazing, and I will give the place a second try. Mainly because of staff and the atmosphere of the place. Maybe schnitzel isn't their strength."

"My better half truly felt transported back to Germany. The menu is great, food very genuine. Would have taken more photos of the plates, but we ended up devouring it before remembering to do so. You will have to get your German on there yourselves, don't just take my word for it! Great selection of wine and beer as well!"

"My wife and I went for a date night on a Friday night. We sat outside which was perfect! They had a DJ playing great music with a chill atmosphere. The service was great! The server provided great beer recommendations to compliment our appetizer (huge pretzel) and meals (bratwurst). This will now be a regular spot for us. The inside is beautifully done also!"

"I know most people come here for beer. I’m not a beer drinker, so let me tell you about the food. First, I waited way too long to try this place. I think I was worried I wasn’t cool enough or something (it’s a speakeasy behind a vape shop). But I finally went and I found what I believe is the best restaurant in Jacksonville. The music and vibe are great. It looks kind of like someone set up a bar and tiny restaurant in your German grandma’s dining room. You can tell that the entire staff, from the hostess at the very front of the house to the chef at the back,love the place, the food, each other, and their guests. And let me tell you about the food. I actually do have a German grandmother and I have been fortunate to visit Germany and Austria. This is the best pretzel and best schnitzel I have had in the United States. On my first visit I had the käsespätzle with truffle and it was so rich and comforting. Since then I have had the leberkäse and the Reuben. My husband gets the jägerschnitzel every time. The Rueben is great, but I am kind of obsessed with the leberkäse. It’s so simple but so delicious. And the potato pancakes are outstanding - puffy and crisp at the same time. The desserts…OMG. They had me at kirsche torte. Everyone has German Chocolate cake, which is not my thing. Kirsche torte - also called Black Forest cake - is where it’s at. Dark chocolate cake with whipped cream frosting and stuffed with cherries. On my most recent visit they had a new/seasonal strawberry cake and that was also outstanding. If you haven’t been, make a reservation and check it out ASAP."

"Loved the environment, food was delicious, and service was great. Went for Father's Day lunch. German beer choices were outstanding and the pretzel was perfect for sharing. The curry wurst, knackwurst, wurst platter, and spargel salad were so good and very authentic. Only downside was it wasn't white asparagus, but understandable as it is usually in season in the spring (at least in Germany). Finished the meal with a slice of the pistachio cake which was also perfect for sharing. Highly recommend and will definitely be back."