Ludwig's Biergarten
German · Mountain View
About Ludwig's Biergarten
At Ludwig's Biergarten, we invite you to experience the warmth of traditional German hospitality in the heart of Mountain View. Inspired by our Google reviews and customer feedback, we've crafted a festive atmosphere that pairs perfectly with our delicious dishes. Like schnitzel and pretzels, our me...
At Ludwig's Biergarten, we invite you to experience the warmth of traditional German hospitality in the heart of Mountain View. Inspired by our Google reviews and customer feedback, we've crafted a festive atmosphere that pairs perfectly with our delicious dishes. Like schnitzel and pretzels, our meals are made with love, using only the finest ingredients. Our customers rave about our attentive service, which is always accompanied by a hearty smile. In our cozy beer garden setting, you'll feel like you're in the Alps – minus the altitude! Come taste the difference for yourself at Ludwig's Biergarten, where every visit feels like a Bavarian getaway.
What Customers Say About Ludwig's Biergarten
Ludwig's Biergarten is a popular German restaurant known for its authentic cuisine and excellent beer selection. Many reviewers rave about the sausages and schnitzel. The atmosphere is lively, especially during events like trivia night and Oktoberfest. Some find it pricey.
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Tip: Try the sausages and the beer selection. Consider visiting during trivia night for a fun experience.
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Ludwig's Biergarten Mountain View Reviews
Absolutely amazing lentil loaf with mashed potatoes and a carrot apple salad. Fresh and flavorful. They have a vegetarian prep chef and you can tell. Also had the double wheat beer and it was fantastic.
German beer garden in downtown Mountain View is legit--even my friend from Germany says so. 4.5 Food: 4.25 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4.5 Cost to worth it rating: 4 ($18 for 2 sausages w sides, $30 full schnitzel with sides) Opentableable: no Return worthiness: yes Highlights - Sausages: SO good. Get to pick from a few. My faves are the Ludwig's Fränkische which is like a thicker bratwurst and the Käsekrainer that has little cubes of melty cheese inside 5 stars - Pretzel: warm and great version, bit smaller than expected. Like the flavor of the beer cheese sauce but it's a thinner versions 4 stars - Burger: my son has had it and it's good with good fries too. 4 stars - Schnitzel: large and flat breaded pork but not so much flavor. Nice with spetzel. Cool they have options for a half portion or veggie version if that's your thing. 3.5 stars - Lots of beers to choose from: including the oldest brewery in the world - Mulled wine in winter: very tasty with great spices 4.5 stars - Friendly new female owner who appreciates her customers - Open outdoor seating with some coverage and traditional picnic tables. Also some tables indoor for a different vibe. Lowlights - Bit of a wait for food: when we went they were open but the kitchen wasn't yet - Qr code menu has an order button but you can't order Fun place to hang out and we'll be back.
Ludwig’s Biergarten is such a delightful spot! We started with the pretzel, which was reasonably priced, though the selection of sauces felt a bit expensive. I ordered the pork schnitzel—it was delicious, but I was surprised that it came as pork tenders with scrappy pieces rather than one solid cut. I chose spaetzel as my side and thought it was very bland. Super disappointed and wished I ordered fries instead. I did appreciate that you can choose a full or half order. Service was very good, and my husband really enjoyed the two-sausage combo; both sausages were very tasty. Overall, the food was a smidge on the pricey side, but the beer was reasonably priced with lots of great options. A fun place to relax and enjoy a good meal.
I visited this new restaurant yesterday and was genuinely impressed. I ordered the sausage sampler with sauerkraut — it was actually the first time I’ve ever tried sauerkraut, and I ended up loving it. The sausages were absolutely unbelievable in flavor, easily some of the best I’ve had. They also have a great beer selection. I went with a 1-liter Weihenstephaner black, which paired perfectly with the meal. The prices are very reasonable, and the overall experience was fantastic. I highly recommend this place for a visit with family or friends. A great spot to relax, enjoy good food
Oktoberfest was my first time to Ludwig’s (how did I not know about this place before now) and I was floored by the food and beer selection. Not only was the Paulaner Hefe-weizen crisp and cold but it all paired well with the food I ordered, a vegan option of bratwurst (finally a place that serves it), sauerkraut that was tasty and not mushy and just right flavored mashed potatoes. I will definitely be coming back!
I had such a wonderful experience here! The food was delicious, and the warm, inviting ambience made it even more enjoyable. The owner is incredibly attentive and generous, making every guest feel welcomed. I happened to visit on celebrity trivia night, which was a blast—the host kept the energy high and made sure everyone felt included. Between the great food, lively atmosphere, and friendly service, I can’t wait to come back! (PS Pets Friendly)
I went to this place while on a work trip as we were craving some good German food. The sausages were absolutely fantastic. The beer selection was excellent and had something for everyone. I personally had the sausage bites appetizer and the cheese spaetzle dish. Both were extremely delicious and I can't wait to go back the next time I'm in the area.
We had an amazing dining experience! The food was absolutely delicious, and the service was top-notch. Everything we tried was fantastic, especially the sliders and the Bratwurstplatte (Sausage Sampler). The fries with cheese were a standout as well. We’re already planning to come back soon to try the Wiener Schnitzel—it’s definitely on our list! Highly recommend this place to anyone looking for great food and an excellent atmosphere.
I was there a couple times for team building and college alumni events. Beer selection is great. Food served was good (schnitzel, bratwurst, pretzel, salad) The bartender was great - spending time with me explaining the samples I requested. The rest of the staff was not so friendly - telling the group to stay out of certain area and reminding us the rules
Great spot for a casual hangout with a good selection of craft beers. While the atmosphere and drinks are the main draw, the food menu is somewhat limited and standard pub fare. It’s a perfect place for a round of drinks, though you might want to plan for dinner elsewhere.
Came here for Wednesday night trivia. Trivia was super fun and very casual. Lots of the teams seemed to comprise of coworkers. Plenty of time to talk between questions. The patio was a great place for it, it was warm with all the heat lamps and had a really cozy vibe for hanging out for a couple hours. One heads up, the website says trivia runs from 6–9, but it actually went from about 6:30–8:30. Drinks were solid, beer selection was plentiful and can’t go wrong with it. Food not so much. We ordered the cauliflower wings and the German mac and cheese. The cauliflower wings were buffalo-style and decent, but they were pretty light on sauce. The German mac and cheese was a letdown, bland and kind of dry, with most of the flavor coming from black pepper. The crispy onions sounded good in theory but were soft and soggy. Overall, this is a great spot for trivia and beers with friends, but just don’t come here expecting the food to be amazing.
Really mixed bag on the food. Red cabbage was amazing - maybe the best I've ever had. Spatzel was legitimately awful and tasted like dirt. I got two sausages and one tasted like a hot dog while the other was fantastic. Veal schnitzel was pretty good. I'm sure if you came here often, you'd narrow down the best items to make this place 5 stars. Appreciated that they had both German and local beers to choose from.
Good selection of beer and non-alcoholic malt drinks. Had the pork schnitzel, it was not as thin and tender as I had them in Germany. But the fries were delicious. Sourkraut was probably from a jar. Good service, vibe, and location. Prices are slightly higher than what I am willing to pay if they wanted me to come often. Just being honest. My bill was close to $40
Food is great. A bit on the pricy side but I will pay for good food. Everything we ordered was delicious, from the soft pretzel to the steak and to the dessert plate. Service was so so. We came on a Sunday and not super busy. While most of the customers were dining outside, server was playing on his phone sitting inside the restaurant.
We came here to try out German beer and food. The sausage was ok. The pork knuckle, however, was a mixed experience. When served fresh, it felt overwhelming — a huge portion where the fat and lean meat stayed very separate. Interestingly, after taking the leftovers home and putting them in the air fryer, the dish improved a lot. The extra cooking helped render out some of the oil, which then soaked into the leaner parts of the meat, making it taste much more balanced — not too fatty, not too dry.
Well if you wanna have a fun afternoon with great food and beer, well this is definitely a place you should visit , as a bonus they serve German food ! They have tons of different types of beer on tap And the food is really good. There are not many German restaurants out here. But this must my top one in the area.
I was here a year ago, when the place was under a different management and had a really bad lunch. But a new owner came in, and recently responded to my review and encouraged me to give the place a second chance. I am glad I did! We stopped by for lunch this week and the food was delicious. All we had - the chicken sandwich, a chicken schnitzel plate, and a duo of sausages tasted delicious. Including the sides. So glad the kitchen had a turnaround! My only suggestion would be to increase the portion of the entree we had. The service was nice and friendly, and we liked the background music. Hopefully the new management will also replace the wooden seating at some point. It was as uncomfortable as I remembered.
I ordered the currywurst and pommes and the sausage was spicy and flavorful. My friend got the wienerschnitzel which I tried and thought was super bland and basically all breading. I thought the price was definitely a bit steep… 2 entrees and 2 drinks were $78? 😭 and the food quality seems to vary based on the item. I liked the outdoors seating. Service staff were nice.
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