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
Schadenfreude
Tequila, mezcal, ruby port, elderflower, elisir novasalus
Easy Listening
Gin, swedish punsch, pineapple, apricot, lime
Going Clear
Mezcal, virago gin, cocchi americano, bitter bianco, chocolate bitters
Turbo Bling
Rye, yellow chartreuese, kammer obstler, stroh jagertee
Cocktails
Draft Beers
Eggenberg “Hopfenkonig” Pils
12 oz
Nicaraguan Craft Beer Co. “Panga Drops' Kellerbier,
16 oz
Marlowe “Eager To Share” (Pale Ale)
13 oz
Oxbow “Crossfade” (Saison),
12 oz
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
Professor Fritz Briem Berliner Weisse 500ml
Reissdorf Kölsch 500ml
Pinkus Organic Ur-Pils 500ml
Schlenkerla Helles Lager 500ml
Schneider Weisse Original 500ml
Schneider Meine Hopfenweisse 500ml
Schneider Unser Aventinus 500ml
Schneider Unser Aventinus Eisbock 330 Ml
Schneider Marie's Rendezvous 370ml
Ayinger Altbairisch Dunkel 500ml
Weihenstephaner Korbinian Doppelbock 500ml
Radier
(Schneider weisse & limonata)
Beer - German Bottles
Beer - Other Beer & Cider
Victory Prima Pils 12oz
North Coast Red Seal Ale 12oz
North Coast Old Rasputin Stout 12oz
Potter's Rotating Seasonal Cider 500ml
Mahrs Brau Helles Lager
Blue Jacket Dreaming
Bock rauch bier
Bier Stadt
Bock rauch bier
Ommegang Saisonztraminer
Saison brewed w/ gewurztraminer grapes
Drafts
After Dinner Drinks
Underberg
'After a good meal to feel bright and alert'
Cardamaro
Fernet Branca
Strega
Cynar
Cynar 70
Amaro Montenegro
Cocchi Torino
Averna
Barolo Chinato
Stroh Jagertee
Jägermeister
Amaro Nonino
Aperol
Green Chartreuse
V.e.p. per oz
After Dinner Drinks - Bitter & Herbal
After Dinner Drinks - Wine
Alvear Pedro Ximenez Sherry
'Solera 1927'
Hidalgo Oloroso 'Gobernador'
H&H Rainwater Madeira
Steindorfer Beerenaauslese
Paul Marie Pineau Des Charentes
Butler Nephew L.b.v. Port '07
Butler Nephew Tawney 10 Yr Port
Oysters, Clams, & Crudo
Daily selection, see chalkboard *
Queen's Plateau
Dozen oysters, dozen clams, seasonal tartare, ½ dozen shrimp, trout roe, assorted condiments*
Raw
Raw - Caviar
Trout Roe
American Paddlefish
American Sturgeon
Escarole Salad
Radicchio, satsuma, hazelnut, landaff
Wild Mushroom Soup
Lentils, roasted maitake, crispy speck, soft egg
Beet Tartare
Citrus yogurt, trout roe, pumpkin, smoked beet consommé
Chicken Liver Mousse Tart
Apple cassis jelly, chicken skin sablé
Bone Marrow
Pistachio gremolata, cured olive, pickled cippolini
Brussels Sprouts
Fried squid, spicy beer honey, fennel relish
Fleischkuechle
German-style meatballs, quark, pork jus, pickled raisins
Small
Snacks
Pickled Eggs, Anchovy Mayo
Sausage
Trout Rillettes, Pickled Onion
Stout Braised Pork Pie
Housemade Bread Basket
Schnitzel
Duck fat-roasted fingerling potatoes, beer-braised sauerkraut
Fluke
Celery root, cassis mustard, farro, currants
Delicata Squash
Rye berries, walnuts, pear, sage, radicchio, brown butter cream
Roast Chicken
Black truffle butter, schmaltz-roasted vegetables
Pork Chop
Beer brined, herb spaetzle, jus
Duck Breast
Chestnuts, stuffed cabbage, crabapple, fermented pear
Hasenpfeffer
Speck-wrapped rabbit loin, schupfnudeln, carrots, juniper
Large
Others
Gingerbread
Pear. Pumpkin ice cream