Brilliant atmosphere, great food. When you need a place that won't disappoint this it. Would have been 5 stars but sometimes the waitstaff is a bit pokey. But not overly. read more

I love Gerhard's! I definitely recommend the causal dining area or outside over the formal dining area. Their pizzas are delicious & the chicken cordon bleu with mashed potatoes is my number one favorite! It's a great place to go with friends or family! read more

Tucked in between what would appear as a regular shopping strip, Gerhard's is a hidden gem in the Upstate of South Carolina. The casual/bar area is the perfect spot to get a drink and enjoy a brick oven pizza. The fireplace is a nice touch in cooler weather, while the open windows and outdoor seating creates an ideal spot for a summer evening. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are the best days to go for beer and pizza specials. Don't skip on the bread that comes with your meal. The spread is one of a kind! read more

One of my favorite restaurants in the area! I've only been a couple times because it's a more expensive venue, but definitely not overpriced. Service is great, I love the atmosphere (casual-side of the restaurant), and almost everything I've had has been very delicious. The menu is quite large so you have a ton of variety. I do wish there were a few vegetarian entree options, which is my only complaint. Do make sure you save room for dessert though, because those are amazing as well. read more

Had a wonderful dinner. I had the oysters and bacon wrapped shrimp. My friend had the lamb chops. What a great atmosphere. Will definitely come back. read more

This place was on my radar as soon as I landed in the area, and luckily a local coworker suggested it for our dinner one night. He and his wife are regulars and recommended nearly everything on the menu. And what a menu! So diverse - if you can't find something you like here then shame on you. I had the trout, blackened, with red cabbage on the side, plus a bite of some seared tuna (A+ on the seaweed salad, a first for me) and a taste of fried catfish. The trout was cooked perfectly, heavily seasoned and texturally appealing. My friends had (cat)fish and chips and the margherita pizza, both of which won rave reviews. If I had saved any room, I would've had some dessert too because the menu was full of tempting options. I loved hearing the story of the restaurant, the family involvement in it, and the whole place was charming and unique. My only complaint, and it was minor, was the service - it just seemed slow and disjointed. Otherwise, a fantastic experience, great food - if I'm ever in the area again I'll make it a point to come here. read more

Great food!! Don't let the location fool you, the atmosphere is warm and inviting. The food was fresh and tasty. The trout was melt in your mouth. The chicken cordon blu that my husband had was excellent. Right down the the warm fresh bread!! The outdoor seating was spacious and relaxing and cool because it was out of the sun. I wish we lived closer, but I highly recommend!!! read more

Love, love, love this restaurant. I have only eaten on the casual side but it is so comfortable. We love the atmosphere and the food is amazing. I ordered the small plate of Mahi Kabobs with rice. Wonderful!! The Mahi was cooked to perfection and the rice was so tasty. You saw that right....tasty rice. My husband ordered the NY Strip and baked potato. He loved his Strip. It was perfectly cooked and the seasoning was just right. One of the best he has ever had....his words and let me tell you, he knows his steaks. The service was wonderful per usual. We both had drinks and the bar made them just right. The only thing I regret is not having room for a Chocolate Martini. They have the best I have ever tasted. Next time I'll order that first. ;) read more

Best She Crab soup in the state. Delicious food and filling portions. There is a rotating special seasonal menu that changes often. Formal, casual, and Biergarten seating so there is something for every occasion. Family owned and they take great pride in what they do. Knowledgable staff. We've had a fantastic meal every single time. read more

Nice atmosphere, very slow, incompetent wait staff. The food was not worth the price paid

I Went to Gerhard's Cafe Last time I was in the are based on review here in Yelp. I eat at plenty of restaurants due to the amount of travel that I do and I have to say, that I was impressed! For dinner I had the Wild Boar, which was a little on the pricey side, but definitely worth it. If you've never had Boar before it's like the best pork you've ever tasted, cooked to perfect order.. At least at Gerhard's it was. I'll be stopping at Gerhards my time I'm in town. read more

I lived in Germany for 3 years and feel like I know a little about German food. The schnitzel is not bad, but not worth the price. The crab cakes are the worst I've ever had. They looked like popovers. Service is slow. Locals love this place. Go figure. read more

Excellent food, but slow terrible service. One waiter on duty for the fine dining restaurant. It is a shame the owners don't figure this out.... read more

Amazing place! Loved every minute of it. Feels like walking into an Austrian restaurant and the staff are wonderful. The price is definitely worth the service and food you receive. The portions are hearty and beautifully presented. Trivia on Tuesdays are so much fun! read more

Good food, but at somewhat high prices. Authentic ambiance. For a German restaurant, surprisingly poor selection of German beers. Offered 5% discount for cash payment on the menu. I paid cash but the change returned did not include discount. I had to specifically remind them of it. Excuse for not offering it freely was disingenuous. Not the best first impression. read more

I really enjoy eating and drinking at this place! The patio is my favorite and I love their spring rolls!! Nice selection of beer and wine and their food menu is really diverse. The food portions are large for the price! My wife and I could honestly split one of their burger entrees and leave full! read more

I feel let down by this restaurant. My husband and I just left because it is nothing even remotely close to what they advertise on their website. Today is my anniversary and my husband made reservations for 6:30. We knew that we could show up in casual clothing but we didn't realize that the place was laid out like a pub. When we entered the parking lot, it was really hard to find a parking space because there are very few street lamps in the parking lot. We had to park several rows over from the restaurant just because that was the only spot that was visible by the tiny bit of light that was given off by the puny street lamp that calls that lot home. When we entered the restaurant we were hit with an odd smell. I know Austrian food and I'm sorry, but there is no excuse for that smell...Cabbage doesnt even smell that bad! The hostess up front asked if we had a reservation. We told her the time and she said she would show us to our table. We had a hard time moving through the bar area. We realized that this place is nothing like what is advertised on their website as soon as we heard the music that was playing and were bumping into people and having to yell at each other at a dark table. We litterally could not read the menus because of how dark it was in there. After 5 minutes in the dark we were not acknowledged by anyone so we got up and left. I'm not happy because now we have to go find somewhere else to go for our anniversary this late at night and on such short notice. Total letdown. read more

Gerhard's used to be one of the best restaurants in Spartanburg. A few months ago I made such a big to-do about going there with my boyfriend and we were wildly disappointed. I got the peppercorn crusted sirloin (which used to be my favorite) and it was chewy and over-cooked. Our waitress was drunk, I think. She forgot our drink order twice and kept making inappropriate comments at our table and the check took FOREVER to arrive. Boyfriend liked his pork chop and potatoes. The panzanella salad (which used to be so good) was underwhelming and they changed the ingredients (but not the description on the menu). Maybe Gerhard is retired now? I didn't get the sense that he was running the kitchen anymore as he was a stickler for detail and this just didn't measure up. I'm going back again very soon for a dinner with some clients (at their request) so hopefully I'll have a positive update after that. read more

I didn't really know what to expect when I got here as I had never been to a restaurant like it before. It turned out to be a really good experience. I arrived for reservations at 6:30 but my friend wasn't there yet. I asked if it would be any problem to have a seat at the bar and wait and they said none whatsoever. The bar prices seemed reasonable and they have a very large selection of beers to choose from. After my friend arrived we got our table with no waiting at all. There was a little confusion on who was our server at first but after a few minutes it was sorted out. At one time we had 3 people waiting on us. I had the wild boar. It was excellent. The portion was perfect, not too big, not too small and the mushroom sauce was very tasty. It comes with mashed potatoes and onion straws and though I would have liked to be a little more adventurous with my food I found them to be more than adequate. The price was a little steep ($32 for wild board, $22 for shrimp and grits among others) but the food did a good job of compensating for it. Overall a good time and I do plan to be back. read more

Had high expectations given the reviews I read carefully before choosing this as a quiet dinner spot after a long day of business travel. I always look forward to a quiet fine dining experience after a stressful day. I arrived at 8 pm (the dining room is supposed to close at 10). The first impression was not good as upon arrival there was no host/hostess at the desk. After looking for someone in the pub section of the restaurant, a wait person told me someone would be coming. About 5 minutes later another person came and asked me if I would mind sitting in the pub because they had just turned off the AC in the dining room. I asked if anyone was left there and he said there were but they were finishing up. I told him I had planned to eat in the dining room vs. the pub. He added he could turn it back on if I was going to be upset so rather than pushing the issue I went to the pub where you can order the same fare. Nothing wrong with the pub, just if you are looking forward to a fine dining experience, this is not it. Had I known I'd be eating to the sounds of classic rock with TVs on the wall I'd have gone elsewhere. I peeked in the dining room and it is really beautiful. Disappointed I didn't get to experience it. Likewise disappointed with the spaetzle. It's one of my favorites yet it was dried out, a little crunchy in places, and not hot when they brought it out. On a positive note, the elk and red cabbage was very good. All in all, the spaetzle and the lacking customer service is the main reason for 2 stars. read more