Gerst Bavarian Haus

2100 W Franklin St, Evansville
(812) 424-1420

Recent Reviews

Dr Haxs

You ever get in the mood for something different. This is the place to break the routine.Being of partial German decent, I highly value good homemade food from the region, and atmosphere to enhance enjoyment. Gerst Haus rocks!This is a German Bar, some 20 to 30 beverages on tap. Wide variety of local brews, German brew, and my favorite, stouts. Was actually difficult choosing my stout, they had so many.Service was great, friendly, and helpful for our visit. Plenty of seating, booths and tables, not to mention the full-length bar.We had ham balls as our appetizers, tasted OK, but no our cup of tea... We had beef stroganoff, it was delicious and hit the spot, noodles ? ? smothered in gray, chunks of tender roast beef, and bake mushrooms ? ? in perfect balance. Came with garlic toast which helped get every bit of the gravy off the bowl.The place is charming with hardwood detail, German art, flags, craftsmanship and engineering simplicity ? it felt like being there.Parking: We were able to park right in front, but I would expect that is rare. Many restaurants on this street, so parking is tight.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Beef Stroganoff, Potato Pancakes, Pretzels

Buddy Swift

We ate fans of Gerst Haus. Great beer choices, ok pricing, similar to every other restaurant's pricing. I'm not a huge fan of German style food, but everyone else loves it. Definitely recommend Gerst Bavarian Haus!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

GLR

We had a late lunch their today with our family. The restaurant was minimally crowded and in an old general store type building. The service was good and the food was excellent. We started out with their humongous pretzel and dipping sauce. Yum yum. We also tried the loaded potato skins and doing them equally tasteful. For our main dish we split the sampler platter. You can seemed from several entrees and this was an excellent choice to experience quiet a variety of food and sides.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fried Oyster Basket, Munich Cheese Dip, Beef Stroganoff, Bratwurst Mashed Potatoes and Gravy Creamy Coleslaw, Cornbread, Cucumber and Onion, Hot German Potato Salad, Pretzels

Bunny Hunt

We love Gerst Haus!! Delicious food and great service. Everything we've tried is good!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Beef Stroganoff, German Fries, Pretzels, Corned Beef & Cabbage

SFC R.L. Bright USA Ret. (Pawnee Strider74a)

We eat here often. We stopped in April 2024. Service was great, food was excellent. We had all traditional German food, we have been to Germany. Gerst Haus is as close as it gets. We did have Fried Oysters for the appetizer. They were great.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Adam Beyl

Best place in

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Michael Blandina

First time there. It was nice. Not too loud.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Stewart Haddock

High ceiling!

Pamela Reising

Fabulous place with great service. My first visit, my husband had been a couple of times since he is in area for work. Love the character and history of the building. Our server was amazing and knowledgeable. She made great recommendations especially about the beers. Started with the big pretzel (not on the menu but ask for it, you won't be sorry). I had corned beef and cabbage while my husband chose schnitzel. Both were great serving sizes and really good. We decided to take dessert, apple struesal, to go for home and it was perfect.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pretzels, Corned Beef & Cabbage

ashley turner

It's sometimes hit or miss. Sometimes the food is great and then other times it's just meh. Paprika chicken is to die for!Kid-friendliness: Very kid friendly

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Hungarian Paprika Chicken

ALICIA

Great experience as my family comes from a German heritage. Food was good as well as service! Will definitely come back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Cheryl Feinstein

One of my favorite Evansville places to eat!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Angie Thomas

The staff was friendly. The authentic German food was delicious. The goulash was delicious. The atmosphere was interesting.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Potato Pancakes, Hot German Potato Salad

Caleb Vandendorpe

The dinner plate sized pretzel was AMAZING ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pretzels

Mike Taylor

Old building, long established restaurant, cozy excellent German

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Beef Stroganoff, Sauerbraten, Hot German Potato Salad

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