Metzger Bar and Butchery Menu

Welcome to Metzger Bar and Butchery, a unique culinary destination nestled in Richmond, VA. This charming establishment fuses German influences with seasonal flair, offering a thoughtfully curated menu that captivates the senses. Visitors rave about the flavorful house red wine, a Zweigelt from Austria, perfectly complementing dishes like the exquisitely crafted chicory salad and house-smoked local oysters adorned with elegant garnishes.

The creative twist on traditional German fare is a highlight, exemplified by the perfectly fried schnitzel, enhanced by a blend of caviar and tangy mustard sauce. The cozy ambiance, combined with attentive service, ensures a memorable dining experience, whether for brunch or dinner. Don't miss the charred cabbage or the delectable melon cake layered with sencha buttercream, both crafted to balance refined flavors.

Metzger is a culinary gem that promises delightful dishes and a warm atmosphere, making every visit a celebration of great food.

Wines By The Glass

House Sparkling - Elbling

Hild. Mosel. Germany

House White - Gruner Veltliner

Arndorfer. Kamptal. Austria

House Rose - Pinot Noir

Stein. Mosel. Germany

House Red - Zweigelt

Anton bauer, niederosterreich. Austria

Downtown Soulville

Dickel rye. Gin.cocchi rosa, grapefruit, hopped honey

$12.00

Schadenfreude

Tequila, mezcal, ruby port, elderflower, elisir novasalus

$12.00

Easy Listening

Gin, swedish punsch, pineapple, apricot, lime

$14.00

Going Clear

Mezcal, virago gin, cocchi americano, bitter bianco, chocolate bitters

$14.00

Turbo Bling

Rye, yellow chartreuese, kammer obstler, stroh jagertee

$15.00

Cocktails

Draft Beers

Eggenberg “Hopfenkonig” Pils

12 oz

$7.00

Nicaraguan Craft Beer Co. “Panga Drops' Kellerbier,

16 oz

$7.00

Marlowe “Eager To Share” (Pale Ale)

13 oz

$8.00

Oxbow “Crossfade” (Saison),

12 oz

$8.00

Cava

Casas del mar 'blanc de blancs' penedes, spain

Grüner Veltliner

Paul direder, wagram, austria

Pinot Blanc, Grüner, Etc

Tinhof 'bioblanc' austria

Scheurebe

Strauss 'sämling 88' austria

White Wine

Red Wine

Zweigelt

Paul direder, wagram, austria

Cabernet Franc

Dom. Guion 'cuvée domaine' loire, france

Barbera

Bocchino 'arduine' piemonte, italy

Pinot Noir

Meinklang, burgenland, austria

Bayerischer Banhof Leipziger Gose 330ml

$10.00

Professor Fritz Briem Berliner Weisse 500ml

$14.00

Reissdorf Kölsch 500ml

$9.00

Pinkus Organic Ur-Pils 500ml

$8.00

Schlenkerla Helles Lager 500ml

$10.00

Schneider Weisse Original 500ml

$9.00

Schneider Meine Hopfenweisse 500ml

$10.00

Schneider Unser Aventinus 500ml

$10.00

Schneider Unser Aventinus Eisbock 330 Ml

$12.00

Schneider Marie's Rendezvous 370ml

$17.00

Ayinger Altbairisch Dunkel 500ml

$8.00

Weihenstephaner Korbinian Doppelbock 500ml

$8.00

Radier

(Schneider weisse & limonata)

$6.00

Beer - German Bottles

Beer - Other Beer & Cider

Victory Prima Pils 12oz

$4.00

North Coast Red Seal Ale 12oz

$5.00

North Coast Old Rasputin Stout 12oz

$6.00

Potter's Rotating Seasonal Cider 500ml

$17.00

Mahrs Brau Helles Lager

Blue Jacket Dreaming

Bock rauch bier

$7.00

Bier Stadt

Bock rauch bier

$7.00

Ommegang Saisonztraminer

Saison brewed w/ gewurztraminer grapes

$9.00

Drafts

After Dinner Drinks

Underberg

'After a good meal to feel bright and alert'

$3.00

Cardamaro

$5.00

Fernet Branca

$6.00

Strega

$8.00

Cynar

$7.00

Cynar 70

$8.00

Amaro Montenegro

$7.00

Cocchi Torino

$5.00

Averna

$7.00

Barolo Chinato

$9.00

Stroh Jagertee

$10.00

Jägermeister

$7.00

Amaro Nonino

$10.00

Aperol

$7.00

Green Chartreuse

V.e.p. per oz

$22.00

After Dinner Drinks - Bitter & Herbal

After Dinner Drinks - Wine

Alvear Pedro Ximenez Sherry

'Solera 1927'

$9.00

Hidalgo Oloroso 'Gobernador'

$7.00

H&H Rainwater Madeira

$7.00

Steindorfer Beerenaauslese

$13.00

Paul Marie Pineau Des Charentes

$9.00

Butler Nephew L.b.v. Port '07

$6.00

Butler Nephew Tawney 10 Yr Port

$6.00

Oysters, Clams, & Crudo

Daily selection, see chalkboard *

Queen's Plateau

Dozen oysters, dozen clams, seasonal tartare, ½ dozen shrimp, trout roe, assorted condiments*

$70.00

Raw

Raw - Caviar

Trout Roe

$18.00

American Paddlefish

$28.00

American Sturgeon

$39.00

Escarole Salad

Radicchio, satsuma, hazelnut, landaff

$8.00

Wild Mushroom Soup

Lentils, roasted maitake, crispy speck, soft egg

$10.00

Beet Tartare

Citrus yogurt, trout roe, pumpkin, smoked beet consommé

$10.00

Chicken Liver Mousse Tart

Apple cassis jelly, chicken skin sablé

$9.00

Bone Marrow

Pistachio gremolata, cured olive, pickled cippolini

$12.00

Brussels Sprouts

Fried squid, spicy beer honey, fennel relish

$10.00

Fleischkuechle

German-style meatballs, quark, pork jus, pickled raisins

$15.00

Small

Snacks

Pickled Eggs, Anchovy Mayo

$5.00

Sausage

$5.00

Trout Rillettes, Pickled Onion

$5.00

Stout Braised Pork Pie

$8.00

Housemade Bread Basket

$8.00

Schnitzel

Duck fat-roasted fingerling potatoes, beer-braised sauerkraut

$18.00

Fluke

Celery root, cassis mustard, farro, currants

$23.00

Delicata Squash

Rye berries, walnuts, pear, sage, radicchio, brown butter cream

$18.00

Roast Chicken

Black truffle butter, schmaltz-roasted vegetables

Pork Chop

Beer brined, herb spaetzle, jus

$21.00

Duck Breast

Chestnuts, stuffed cabbage, crabapple, fermented pear

$24.00

Hasenpfeffer

Speck-wrapped rabbit loin, schupfnudeln, carrots, juniper

$26.00

Large

Others

Gingerbread

Pear. Pumpkin ice cream