Der Biergarten opened in mid-September, just in time to launch into the German-style revelry of Oktoberfest 2010. The 7,000-square-foot restaurant features an indoor beer hall and an outdoor beer garden, both situated in an airy second story space above Marietta Street in Atlanta’s happening Luckie-Marietta District.
The look: Servers in traditional lederhosen, lively hand-painted murals by Atlanta artist Alexi Torres Alonso and a German-made model railroad that circles the restaurant create a Bavarian fantasy aura around the sturdy wood and stone build-out. Long communal tables add to the festive feeling.
The scene: On a recent Saturday evening, there was no mistaking that Oktoberfest partying was in full swing. A tuba-powered band pumped out a stomping set of oom-pah tunes, while the mostly young crowd toasted the occasion, clinking gigantic glass steins.
The menu: As expected, the menu has all the German favorites — pretzels, sausages, cured meats, schnitzel, sauerbraten and spaetzle with cheese and onions. On the side, there's sauerkraut, cucumber salad and warm potato salad. For dessert, look for apple strudel and Black Forest cake.
The drinks: Of course, German beer is the star of the drinks menu, with more than a dozen draft selections including Franzikaner, Weihenstephan, Warsteiner and Spaten, served in half-liter or liter steins or classic wheat beer glassware. But there are plenty of international wines, too.
The extras: Der Biergarten is available as an indoor/outdoor private event space. Oktoberfest fun continues through Oct. 31, with food and drink specials, such as $5 liters of selected beers. On Oct. 30, accordionist and vocalist Jacob Herzog plays German and Bavarian music.
Dining out
Der Biergarten
5 p.m. -- midnight Mondays -- Fridays; noon -- midnight Saturdays -- Sundays.
Snacks and starters, $2-$15; entrees, $8-$16; desserts, $5.
300 Marietta Street, Atlanta, 404-521-2728, www.derbiergarten.com
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