100% would recommend this restaurant!!!! we arrived right at 5pm when they open back up for the day. firstly the atmosphere and customer service is top tier. everyone is super attentive and welcoming. we started off with mixed drinks, with a very wide selection, each drink we tried was perfectly mixed and balanced. we definitely would recommend the french martini and vette city. as for appetizers, we tried the fried pickles and jalapeños. the batter was light but crunchy and flavorful and the house made ranch paired perfectly with them. main courses i would 1000% recommend the chicken rosa. such a delicious dish with a creamy mash potatoes side and perfectly seasoned and sautéed fresh vegetable side. the lemon caper sauce paired with the chicken was stunning. chicken was cooked perfectly and still very juicy. the basil pasta dish was al dente with a rich, herby, and creamy sauce. the crème brûlée was the most delicious dessert to end the meal with a perfectly crunchy sugar top not too charred and the crème part was flavored very nicely with a good vanilla taste. 5/5 WOULD RECOMMEND read more

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We were staying in Bowling Green on our trip to Mammoth Cave NP and decided on Gerard's for lunch. I ordered the Fig & Brie Burger, and my husband decided on the KY Sunrise. We had a hard time deciding between the two, and agreed to split them when they arrived. It's hard to pick a favorite because they were both so good! The combination of flavors on the Fig & Brie was delicious and the egg on the KY Sunrise was divine! You can't go wrong with either of them. We both had sweet potato fries with a side of the smoky aioli for dipping. They were perfectly cooked, which is hard to do. Often sweet potato fries are either burnt or undercooked, but not these! So glad we found this gem on our short stay! read more

Great food and good service. Parking is a chore since it is down town. Neat old restored building. I had the schnitzel which needed gravel but was ok. Jeff had the Cuban and said it was very good. Sweet tea was great. Service was great. read more

Gerard's 1907 Tavern - Weiner schnitzel - New American Near Me - Bowling Green, Kentucky

We were looking for a dinner spot near the ice cream shop planned for after dinner and Gerard's 1907 looked promising by their online menu. Street parking was easily found and we were greeted & seated immediately upon our arrival. Our server was friendly and very attentive from start to finish. The inside decor was urban & laid back, offering high top seating, tables and bar seating. Sports were being playing on the tv's around the bar & dining space. I opted for one of my favorites, beef stroganoff. Food arrived hot, within a reasonable time and presentation was perfect. I didn't read the menu closely enough so I didn't realize potatoes were served in lieu of the usual egg noodles. The potatoes were good though and the beef was tender. I would've hoped for more mushrooms, as the dish seemed to have less than one small mushroom in total (sliced thinly) but I enjoyed the amount of red onions in the dish. Overall, everyone in our group was satisfied with the food and experience here. I would be trying another dish next time though. read more

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We enjoy eating at Gerard's. Mostly the food but a lot due to the atmosphere. Our waiter was over the top great! Go with the plan to spend time enjoying your food. Spend some time selecting your meal. Talk to the staff about your selection. It's a great place to eat. read more

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Overrated and overpriced, absolutely no parking and rude service. Met some friends there who was told it was an average place before we walked down to the Ballpark for a night baseball game recently. Should've just spent 8 dollars on a hot dog and warm beer! read more

We were looking on Yelp for a highly rated lunch spot and almost chose a couple other places nearby, but decided to stop here after checking out the menu. We're glad we did. The service, food, and prices were all excellent. The hostess and wait staff were friendly, attentive, and welcoming. We had the Wienerschnitzel and it was outstanding, and the sauerkraut was some of the best we've ever had. You really can't go wrong with this great place in Bowling Green. read more

Gerard's 1907 Tavern - Table - New American Near Me - Bowling Green, Kentucky

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I normally don't write reviews. So let me just say the salmon is so good it moved me write this review. The lemon caper sauce will surprise you and vegetables that come with it complement the dish well. The basil pesto needs a breadstick with it, but also has fantastic flavor and quality to the ingredients. The music is also kept at a nice quiet volume as compared to most restaurants. read more

Gerard's 1907 Tavern - Basil pesto pasta - New American Near Me - Bowling Green, Kentucky

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Our group stopped here for a Tuesday lunch during a visit to Bowling Green. Service was fantastic and the restaurant was very comfortable and inviting. Several of us ordered the special of the day -- bacon cheeseburger with choice of side (sweet potato fries for me) -- and were all satisfied and pleased. Would love to visit again in the future when in this neck of the woods. read more

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What a great place! Food was fantastic! Had great service too. We were seated at the bar and had full service. Nicely restored building with a few outside tables. Located in the center of a quaint downtown. our number one place to eat in town. You gotta try this place! read more

Gerard's 1907 Tavern - New American Near Me - Bowling Green, Kentucky

We arrived just in time without reservations. They seated us quickly and the place began to fill up. Most folks knew to get reservations. The line was out the door when we left. The food was delicious and a good selection of local beers on tap. The Hostess stopped to talk with us and told us more about their locally sourced ingredients. They also had some tempting specials on the board. This was a great dining experience in a casual atmosphere. read more

Gerard's 1907 Tavern - Cuban Sandwich Sweet Potato fries - New American Near Me - Bowling Green, Kentucky

Great place downtown that had great service and atmosphere. Had the soup of day (bean) and a Cuban sandwich and both were delicious. Highly recommend you try them if you haven't been there, you won't be disappointed. read more

Excellent place Good food Reasonable fast service with ok prices Backwoods location not far from town read more

Hands down one of the best burgers I've ever had. First, we came here on New Year's Eve, the staff was impeccable, kind, and in great spirits. They were closing in about an hour and did not shoo us away. Our waitress, I wish I recalled her name, was hilarious - she got our sarcastic jokes and kept advising how she loved our family dynamic (we are a bunch of kooks). So many options to choose from, they change their menu out a lot because a few items/pictures I saw were no longer there - which is fine. I love it when restaurants are constantly swapping out items! I got the Fig & Brie Burger, and wow, just wooooow. The cheese was gooey and thick, the Mediterranean fig spread and the perfect amount to have that sweet and savory, and the jalapenos added a perfect pinch, not spicy, but just made my mouth dance! I suggest the sweet potato fries too! My husband got the Nashville Hot sandwich, which was a thick piece of chicken, juicy, and the colesaw had a perfect crunch. Drinks: I got a seasonal old fashion I believe with vanilla and then a seasonal gin with bubbles, both outstanding. You know this place has a bunch of chefs because my brother-in-law changed on of the sauces on his burger and our waitress came out and wanted to double check because the "chef advises it would change the flavors/texture, etc." ... that's when you know you're at the right place! lol read more

Gerard's 1907 Tavern - Fig & Brie Burger - New American Near Me - Bowling Green, Kentucky

The princess and my princess experience was top notched we had a great time and the food is delicious and the people's are friendly and the wait period is short and timeless what a great way to create fun loving memories read more

Amazing food!! What a cool place, great atmosphere great friendly staff very good food! Being on vacation from California we haven't had great food in Kentucky until tonight!! Gerard's delivered !! 100% earned the 5 stars read more

So good! The Brussels sprouts! Amazing! Fish and chips were superb. I had the sweet potato fries and they were savory and so good. The homemade ketchup with horseradish was aces as well. read more

Dined here with friends late this afternoon and very much enjoyed it! Morgan M. was our server - she was welcoming, pleasant, and just plain wonderful. She genuinely appeared to appreciate our patronage. Morgan recommended the Fig and Brie burger. My wife and I both ordered it, and it turned out to be a great choice. One of the best burgers I've ever had. Our friends ordered a salmon special, and fish and chips. They both cleaned their plates! Cocktails were very good, I'm not exactly sure what everybody else ordered, but their glasses were emptied. I had a Newcastle Ale, which was served quickly and cold. Perfect. The restaurant is also tastefully decorated and clean. Again, Morgan was very attentive, giving us just the right amount of attention. Very pleasant young lady. I also felt this restaurant offered good value and fantastic food and drink. Looking forward to returning! Edit: I wanted to compliment Morgan one more time for her wonderful performance, and say that ALL food that I saw being served looked amazing. Highly recommended! read more

First time here! Came with friends and what a pleasant experience! Our server was to notch, letting us know the specials. We all got the fish n chips, was delicious, but started with the beer cheese dip, also tasty! She timed our appetizer, soups and salad, and mains perfectly. Definitely coming back to try other things on the menu. read more

Hamburgers were delicious and received as requested. I had Burger of the Day!!!! Service was top notch....thanks to Tyler H. We did not have reservations but accommodated us. read more

Great spot. Stopped by while in town on a Friday night. We had a fig&brie burger along with pork tenderloin sandwich. Comfy cozy bar. Nice time right downtown. read more

Excellent food and service. Will be back again next time in town. Had the pork chop it was delicious

Amazing food and awesome staff! The Brussels sprouts were perfect. It was a great place for a date night. read more

Gerard's 1907 Tavern - Burger and Brussels sprouts - New American Near Me - Bowling Green, Kentucky

I ordered the Wiener Schnitzel that came with mashed potatoes and sauerkraut. Short of the kraut it was extremely bland with very little flavor. Very disappointing to say the least. The gentleman who came out and asked us what we thought was not very happy hearing the honest review. That said Maya the waitress was very pleasant, efficient, and polite. read more

Was passing through town & saw great reviews for this quaint little downtown spot. It has a rustic, exposed brick kind of style I love. Staff was friendly especially the bartender who made an amazing lemondrop martini & their seasonal "cowboys don't cry" bourbon concoction for fall. Absolutely delicious! The star of the show was the Cuban sandwich with sweet potato fries on the side. Mouthwatering! This place is definitely worth the few extra minutes it'll take to get off the highway, but so worth it. read more

Gerard's 1907 Tavern - Cuban sandwich and sweet potato fries - New American Near Me - Bowling Green, Kentucky

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the food and the service was fantastic they we're so kind however I want to raise concern for the treatment of the employees I'm not exactly sure who's in charge but I saw a man presumably the manager yell and berate a young girl i also have heard rumors of promotions been gained through hr violation activities but the workers are amazing it's just who's running it that has me a concerned read more

Our favorite restaurant in Bowling Green. Great cocktails and amazing food. We've tried everything on the menu and nothing disappoints.

My favorite restaurant in BG! Unique and tasty menu, great mixed drinks, number one service. Thank you Gerard's read more

So.. About last night... @gerards1907tavern did NOT disappoint our girls night. First encounter commentary. The menu is delightful, and the food was incredible. 1st-3rd photo description: Appetizers: #friedgreentomatoes w/ sriracha sauce -- WHOA; Just whoa. Highly recommend. #friedbrussellsprouts w/ Horseradish-- the flavor was tasty - not as spicy as I had hoped, with horseradish, but the flavors worked! Entree: #Cubansandwich & #sweetpotatofries Okay, so those who KNOW ME know how serious I get about a Cuban, because, let's be honest... Cuban's are one of my absolute favorite foods from childhood and growing up in Florida. Flavor was ON POINT. If you want a good Cuban sandwich, add this establishment to your list. Overall experience was wonderful, waitress was very warm in spirit and timely. Atmosphere was welcoming and hipster-esque. Will definitely be back! read more

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I can't speak to the service or the ambiance of this restaurant, but the food is AWESOME! I had a variety of their catered items and ALL of it was delicious!!! Sorry no pictures, but I just didn't think of it, not being at the restaurant.... I had seared salmon, chicken rosa, mashed potatoes, mixed veggies, and basil pesto pasta and every single bite was simply DELECTABLE. If you need a nice meal catered, THIS is the place to go! Would to check out the restaurant. read more

Although I returned to Bowling Green eight years ago, I had not eaten at Gerard's Tavern. My significant other stated he had been there before, but I had never. This eatery is obviously very popular and has a great following because it was quite busy on a Thursday evening around 6:30 pm. I was satisfied with my burger and sweet potato fries, and my partner was satisfied with his fish and french fries. One thing that slightly alarmed me was we did order the fried mushrooms as the appetizer special of the day. They were fabulous, but I had not realized they were $12 so it came out to ~1 per mushroom. Alas, I digress. I truly want to come in this restaurant because my ADHD South had stuck a gift card. I bought at a cancer fundraiser rally actually a few years ago. I had found it in a drawer. It did not indicate the amount, but I think it was $20-$25. The server, who had been absolutely fabulous and was training another server was gone for a while trying to settle our tab and indeed, they could not find that gift card in the system. Apparently they had changed systems and I have had a couple of gift cards expire in the past -- which I really don't think gift cards should have an expiration date. Ultimately, and good faith, they gave us $20 off the tab based on the identifiable gift card and my explanation of having had it awhile. Based on that alone, I would definitely return to this restaurant, even if the food had not been delightful. Integrity is a huge thing in my brain and I appreciate it so much. Once again, I have become quite verbose. Ultimately, I would definitely recommend dining at Gerard's Tavern, especially if you are looking for a cozy and quaint atmosphere. read more

I really enjoyed eating at Gerard's. It was suggested to us by a local and the food was quite delicious. We had the Beef Stroganoff with a Caesar Salad on the side and the Chicken Rosa. The flavor of the Stroganoff was excellent as was the Chicken. The salad was crisp and fresh. So...why the 4 stars instead of 5? Because even though it was good, beef stroganoff came with mashed potatoes instead of the traditional noodles. Second, stroganoff is made with sour cream in the gravy and this dish didn't taste like it had any sour cream. Therefore it was closer to a really good beef manhattan rather than stroganoff. Still good though, just not perfect. read more

Gerard's 1907 Tavern - Beef "Stroganoff" over mashed potatoes - New American Near Me - Bowling Green, Kentucky

Was absolutely delicious, last minute stop heading back to Nashville. Totally best tasting appetizer and the dinner and cocktails were amazing. The service was was excellent and the Brussels sprout appetizer was to die for. We will be back again for sure. read more

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A favorite place to eat downtown! Not big so plan ahead. Reservations accepted and recommended during holidays and special occasions!

Food was fantastic. Highly recommend the salmon as some of the best I have ever had. Won't be disappointed with chicken, beef , pasta, sides. Inside and outside dining available. read more

Arrived on a Thursday night right at 5:00. No reservation but we were seated right away. Cocktails served quickly. Waiter gave us the evening Specials but we chose off the menu. We enjoyed a delicious Caesar salad and our entrees were served shortly after. Hubby had the stroganoff (no noodles?) but the flavor was spot on! I had the Chicken Rosa-Heavenly!!!! I will dream about this meal for a long time! We passed on dessert opting instead for Brusters Ice Cream. Wait staff was attentive but not annoying. We're from out of state but we might have to make a weekend trek back here just to eat at Gerards 1907 Tavern! read more

Gerard's 1907 Tavern - Tableside Drinks for June 2024. In addition to their specialty cocktails, full bar, beer & wine. - New American Near Me - Bowling Green, Kentucky

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We came in on a Wednesday evening, a group of eight. I did not see the ability to make reservations on their website, so I assumed they did not take them. This place is tiny. The hostess seemed annoyed when we ask about a wait time or if she could accommodate our group, and replied that she did not know. We asked if we could wait at the bar. The hostess was not very helpful and appeared either inexperienced or put out. Unfortunately they were not able to seat us together after waiting 45 minutes. They placed us at two table that were perpendicular to each other. When we asked if we could turn one of the tables 90 degrees so we could sit linearly they declined. The table were against wall and an already locked door, so this just seemed petty on their part and like they did not want to be inconvenienced. I would not recommend without reservations. Otherwise, the food and drinks were very good. read more

There are very few restaurants in BG that are as consistent and enjoyable as Gerald's. It's our go-to place, especially when we have out of town guests. The 1st place on our minds is always Gerard's for great food, drinks and service. This place epitomizes the charm of Bowling Green! read more

Fantastic, above and beyond customer service. The food is great, excellent flavors and not super fancy, just solidly good food. I stayed in town a week and ate here twice. read more

Took a chance on a Saturday night without a reservation-accommodated us at the bar and it was just fantastic! Comfortable seating, wonderful cocktails, shrimp & grits app was super and our burgers were perfect! Just such a great evening with attentive staff who really made it fun and relaxing! Thank you! read more