Braut Haus has done a great job of transforming the old Oregano's parking court into a laid back, shady beer garden filled with picnic tables, tether ball, ping pong and corn hole games.
The ambiance is casual and not too raucous - a good antidote to some of the high octane bars up the street. Filled with a non-trendy, mixed-age crowd, the BH seems more akin to a downtown Phx joint - vaguely but unoppressively hipster.
The menu sounded enticing but overall the food was a bit lackluster. I ordered charcuterie plates of goat cheese, sliced pears and pee pollen, and a cheddarwurst brat. My boyfriend had a burger. All the food was dry - even the pears.
Prices are reasonable however servings are small.
The service was perfect - friendly, attentive, efficient: an A+.
Brat Haus provides an outdoor eating/drinking experience different from other downtown Scottsdale restaurants and bars. I'll be back to give the food another shot.