HillGarten

This was SUCH a great surprise and really gives me throwbacks to the German beer gardens. If the weather is nice, HillGarten is entirely outdoors, made to handle big groups of people, and very German-slanted. It's a really cute place.PROS:-I, admittedly, don't really like being out in the sun. There are tons of shaded spots here, even under the full day's sunlight. -They have quite a few beer taps, and they're all numbered on the sign. This makes it a whole lot easier/faster to order the beer you want. They had some German imports too! -Very German menu. They have some neat American takes, but there were a lot of German throwbacks too (like Kasespatzel!).-Pretzel is gigantic (priced so, too, but it made a full dinner for two people without needing a snack later), and the beer cheese that goes with it is good. I'd definitely recommend the extra beer cheese they offer if you're someone who really likes to smother in cheese. -Indoor restrooms built into the kitchen/bar building. You're not in outhouses or barely-there outdoor restrooms. They feel like standard bathrooms. CONS:-Chairs are a little uncomfortable for sitting for long periods of time. I'm not sure if anyone has ever said metal chairs are super comfortable, though, but just something to keep in mind. They have picnic tables too. -Parking might require a bit of creativity. They have a few spots next to the building from the alleyway, but I mean "a few". Like 5. If anything is going on here, you'll need to find street parking. Nearby street parking is free for 2 hour spurts. -Hillgarten is, literally, next to one of the busiest Hilliard downtown roads in the area. Expect the buzzing of cars pretty constantly, but it turns into background noise unless one of those "everyone needs to hear my car!" people drives through.

The wife and I got the sausage charcuterie with house sausage. The jalapeno and regular bratwurst were delicious. Nice and spicy. Appreciated the fennel in the regular one. The plain is too plain for me. Casing on the bratwurst seemed appropriately snappy. It is was served with two mustards and small pickles, a classic sour kraut with caraway seed. Which was delicate but very nice. There were also roasted onions and bell peppers. There's a grassy area, being reseeded for spring, probs gonna be reopened soon. We saw a dog bowl so these folks are dog friendly. The restrooms are around back.  A note: It might feel the pricey side but it makes sense. There's a lot of love put into the food. They're on Untappd so you can check drafts. Which are $6.50- $8, affordable. Definitely on par with draft prices around Columbus. The käsespätzle is SO yummy. It's made to order with crispy onions, fresh onions and green onions. (Like a New American version of Käsespätzle). Definitely spiced well, compared to the other Käsespätzle at hofbrauhaus. It's SO much better here. Seriously, it's so good. I can't wait to make it back out to Hilliard. I'll keep an eye their socials and website for events.

It's cute, it's "unique," the food, drinks and service are FINE, but IMHO, it's a HUGE gimmick. At least during the colder months, it might be worth one visit to check out the "igloos" set up in the front, but the hassle of zipping yourself in and out of there, the either freezing or roasting temps (the igloos are heated) and the set up is not the most conducive to hanging out, eating and drinking with friends. The food (some, not all "German-style") the drinks (some VERY good cocktail choices) and the service are all very good. The tiny table in the center of the "igloo" might not have been the best for what my group of 5-6 people ordered. Our (giant!!) pretzels, hummus platter and other assorted apps barely fit on the table, but we made it work, mostly... Service was good, and our group seemed happy with the menu, venue, etc., but I'd only go back in warmer weather, as I didn't really like the winter tent/igloo setup....Give it a try, YOU might enjoy it... I might see you back there in warmer weather!!

Fun place to hand out with friends! Came by for an after dinner drink with a few friends and enjoyed a nice place to sit and talk. The staff was friendly and able to answer questions about the beer and cocktail choices. They do serve food too but we did not try anything.

Came here for the first time and I really enjoyed my experience! They have a great cocktail menu that's seasonal and lots of different brat options, including a vegan dog!! I ordered the spicy brat and my boyfriend ordered the dad frankenfurter. We also had a side of potato salad and two margaritas. I ordered the seasonal pineapple jalapeño marg and he had an original. It was all fantastic and the place had such a fun atmosphere for a beautiful day. Will be back soon!!

Wow. I kept driving past this place and finally stopped by to check it out. The customer service was superb. The gentleman working the bar asked us if we'd been here before and since we hadn't, he explained the menu and told us what was popular/his personal favorites. He was kind and patient with us as we decided on what to get. We got a few drinks and some food and sat by the fire place. The fire was nice since it was a chilly night. Although the chairs are made of medal, they have blankets available for the chairs! Even though it was 40° outside, it definitely did not feel like it. I was so warm and toasty. For food, we got the pretzel which was huge! The cheese dip was absolutely scrumptious. The Mac and cheese was also very tasty and had fried onion on it. If you're looking for a laid back outing, with amazing customer service, definitely check Hillgarten out! Totally recommend it.

At night this place is so pretty with all the lights, and the igloos. Love the large fire pits and the tent that is available in the winter months. Not sure it will be available once the weather warms up. Good beer, wine and a few cocktails. I haven't had any of the food but looks good. Dog friendly as well. Worth checking out along with all the other things to check out in old Hilliard.

Located in Old Hilliard, this location is great in the summer but we wanted to see what it was like it colder weather. They have outdoor seating around fires, igloos for rent and a large heated tent. They have lots of local beers on tap and some food to order as well. It was cozy in the tent and the service was wonderful!

Absolutely adorable little place that was a great addition to Old Hilliard. It's German inspired, hence the food and drink names. They also play some German music (although not all the time). The shining gem here is definitely the bretzel, which is huge (pictured below). I shared it with two other people, and it was so delicious, I still wanted more when it was done! We went through the cheese dip really fast though. Not sure if we could've gotten a refill on that, but that's on us for not asking!The service here is really great and friendly. They would come up to check in on us and then quickly bus our tables, so we weren't all cluttered. We spilled some salt on the table, and they kindly wiped it away for us. We saw an engagement party happening here, so it is clear this is a spot for all occasions. We were just here for a casual afternoon, and I'd definitely come back. Thank you for the amazing experience!

Closed for no reason, and the phone tells you that they are open. I called that morning to tell them that 12 people would be eating together at 1. A machine answered, and it gave the hours they are open that day. They closed, and did not even bother to change the machine, so we showed up to a totally closed restaurant.They are too totally cheap to print menus. They tell you that you have to read the menu on your phone.It is not a real beer garden - just a picnic place. The ground is covered by cement, stone, grass - no room for flowers. If you are expecting a real beer "garden", like in Europe, this is clearly not it.