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    Gerst Bavarian Haus

    4.0 (352 reviews)
    ModerateGerman, Bars, American
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Bar view from the booths.  Plenty of tables and outdoor patio too!
    Gary R.

    Had another great visit recently at the Gerst Bavarian Haus! Brady greeted us promptly, told us the daily specials and checked on us often during our visit. That Breaded Tenderloin sandwich somehow gets better every time I visit. I don't know their secret but hats off to the kitchen staff. This German Beer Hall ambiance is very unique too. Missed my friend Devin (shown below) this visit but Brady stepped up to make our service great! This local favorite should be on your list.

    Deb S.

    First, such an awesomely authentic German haus. Great vibe. There's more though. I give it all star A's for everything. Food was so so yummy. Huge german selection. Friendly and fast service. Beer and spirit menu 5 or 6 pages long and CHEAP. We split the combo plate with schnitzel, stroganoff and goulash. Spatzel and cabbage for our sides. I don't even like rye bread but this was heaven. All Scrumptious and took lots home and that was 2 adults splitting for lunch. This ended our trip on a perfect note. BTW, I disagree with the review that said pricey. We're from st. Louis and this was a bargain.

    Beccy K.

    If you are a fan of German food and fun atmosphere be sure to check out this place! Our wait staff was fabulous and friendly! Everything we ordered was delicious. The building is super cool and has been maintained so well. I can't wait to return and sit outside or enjoy Oktoberfest! Prost!

    Stroganoff, Wiener Schnitzel, and  Goulash
    Kendall H.

    On a recent work trip to Evansville I was told to try this place out. After about Fifteen minute drive from the hotel I arrived at a late 1800's hardware store repurposed into a restaurant. The place transports you back to an earlier, simpler time almost immediately. A vintage register greets you as soon as you enter, and you can immediately sense this building has been around a long time. There are 50 beers on tap, including several German varieties, and I tried the Octoberfest by Spaten. I asked the waitress, who was courteous and quick, what she recommended and she suggested I try one of the sampler options. I complied and was greeted about twelve minutes later with a massive and delicious combo. I highly recommend you try this place out next time you're in the area.

    reheated food...

    Stopped by on a friday @ 2:30 ...The food tasted old and reheated. I'm giving one star for the red cabbage and one for the ambiance..other than that it was quite a disappointment! Service was uninterested

    Menu! Tough choices!

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    Food is mediocre at best. Food is more generic german. Goulash was cold and lack much meat and cutlets were too thin and ever cooked

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    Gerst Bavarian Haus is one of the best authentic German restaurants in the Midwest. I had the Pig Knuckle dinner. It was delicious!

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    Burgers are delicious and people are nice. Me and my husband Joe went there for our date night and it was amazing!

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