We used to eat in Gus's Tavern years ago and always loved it. Stopped in last night with friends and ate there again for the first time in 40 years. Did not disappoint. The food was excellent. Service was top notch and it was the most reasonable prices I have seen in awhile. I had the skirt steak and my husband the prime rib! Both were great. I would highly recommend. We live a bit of a distance from there now, but it was worth the trip and we will definitely be back. read more

I'm a foodie and I can be very discerning when it comes to food. Let me state that I did not have a negative food experience just an underwhelming one. The waitstaff however was top notch. Friendly, informative and made great suggestions. Food came out in a timely fashion. Wasn't hot but warm. I asked to switch my sides for a potato pancake but they said their computer system would not allow it. So I had to purchase one separately for $7.50. While the texture was uniform, the interior was dense rather than fluffy, and the flavor profile failed to elevate a classic comfort dish. My main dish of the Goulash lacked the melt-in-your-mouth tenderness you would expect from a slow cooked stew. Some pieces of meat were dry. The sauce lacked the rich depth and savory complexity expected of a long-simmered braise. My dinner companions were happy with their meals. The inside is a wood paneled tavern style interior with wooden tables. The place was busy and I suspect there are many regulars. They were out of the apple strudel and although the other desserts seemed tempting I opted out. Those that did get dessert said it was good. Our server brought out two bills; one for cash or Credit Card. Seems everyone is presenting a 3% tax if using a credit card. read more

Gus's Restaurant & Tavern - Goulash - German Near Me - New Windsor, New York

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Went with a local to Gus's. Was my first time there. We weren't super hungry so we got the wrapped shrimp and potato cakes. Bot were excellent. Interestingly, the potato cakes come with applesauce. Surprisingly good combination. The potato cakes are huge which is why you have a choice of one or two. The shrimp were good and I like the horseradish dipping sauce. They have several German dishes. I.plan on going back to try/split a few entrees. I LOVE that it is a family run business going back to the owners great grandparents. The decor is the same as ut had always been with the exception of seating. The owner, Lauren took care of us, was super friendly... made me feel at home. Definitely go to Gus's for good food and being a part of history read more

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To start I'm not a reviewer... if I don't care for a place I just don't go back.. everyone's taste is different.. speaking of taste.. this restaurant had none.. from the salad to apps to dinner and Desserts.. how can Ice Cream have ZERO flavor?? That's the reason I'm writing this review.. when the Ice Cream doesn't have flavor on top of everything else you know it's not good.. We had reservations for the Prime Rib 4 of them and we couldn't believe how it had zero flavor.. the Aujus?? Uh...nothing not even a hint of any flavor...my daughter had the Roast Beef Dinner and it was very like soft not tender just soft and mushy No flavor to the Gravy..and the Mashed Potatoes were Instant potatoes.. The Prime Rib we all have to call and Reserve?? DONT!!! It was tough ZERO Flavor I mean NO FLAVOR AT ALL!! It's like they don't use Seasoning and Spices...then onto her dessert .. WOW.. it was a skillet (very small skillet) of Chocolate chip Cookie Vanilla Ice Cream Chocolate sauce and Whipped Cream... not a SINGLE THING had any flavor nothing We all tried it and nothing no flavor... HOWEVER our waiter was excellent!! He cared and seemed upset that we told him about our experience with the food... he was not upset at us just our experience.. like i said everyone's taste is different.. so maybe the 5 of us left all our taste buds at home!!!! read more

My neighbor recommended this place for the wings. The food was OK. Service was better than the food. I am local but this place is for loyal locals that have been here for 10 yrs+z read more

I hate to insult a restaurant because everyone is just trying to get by in this crazy economy but because everyone's dollar does mean so much I have to say please don't order the steak at this establishment for any reason. It's dry and just horrible. I saw all these Facebook advertisements for prime rib, surf and turf which encouraged me to try it, even the waitress said this is our#1 right now but good God its downright awful..service was amazing and kind, lighting good, old school charm nice. But the mashed potatoes are powdered, the daily vegetables swimming in acidic red sauce and the steak so sad and dry. Cheap sad meal. Save yourself. read more

The food was good, I had the schnitzel with red kraut and spatzle. Our server was new but very attentive and a great attitude. It looks like a legitimate German restaurant with nice ambiance. The food did take quite a while but we did have 13 guests in our party. read more

My dining companion and I decided to go to GUS'S RESTAURANT AND TAVERN located in New Windsor, New York recently After arriving we sat at a table with the intent on ordering a German meal which they are known to provide. The meal we decided to order was the Viener Schnitzel dinner. After sitting about 15 minutes, the waitress approached the table and informed us that the cook had left and would return in about 15 minutes. she did provide us with extra bread, butter and soft drinks we ordered After the cooks return our meals were severed within 20 to m30 minutes. The Viener Schnitzel appeared and tasted like it had been heated in a microwave oven and the red cabbage tasted as if came straight out of a jar. The mashed potato portion of the meal had no flavor at all. Being quite honest the only item of the meal was satisfactory was the bread! The waitress did provide excellent service and replaced the bread, butter and refilled our soft drinks as needed while we waited. When the bill arrived it was fairly expensive for what was provided at about $100.00 for the two dinners. There was an added surprise to the charges as they charged a $2,50 delivery charge that was included in the fee for the meal. Very poor meal. read more

Three elderly women went to their Friday night dinner there. They were treated w rudeness from start to finish by everyone but the lovely bus girl. Won't be going back. Ever. These are kind and sweet ladies who don't deserve awful manners and treatment. BYE read more

My first time here and found in Yelp - service is amazing and ambience great but food is gross - we ordered potato pancakes but never got them and they didn't charge us. Vegetables means soggy zucchini in tomato sauce with no flavor / gross. Dover sole is undetcooked and no flavor. Bread is rye bread slices out of a bag - should have just thrown wonder bread at us - gross - will not go back and very disappointed read more

This cozy German restaurant in New Windsor was fantastic. The service was exceptional and our waitress was very kind. We ordered pierogis for an appetizer, which had the perfect soft/crisp balance and was nicely paired with sautéed onions and sour cream. Perfectly portioned and not overly filling. For the main course, we had goulash and Cajun salmon salad. The goulash was authentic and delicious with fresh rye bread, paired with mashed potatoes and red cabbage. The salmon was crispy on the outside, while maintaining the succulent flaky interior. It was served over a bed of spring mix and fresh mozzarella with a delicious balsamic drizzle. Don't walk, run to this amazing eatery! read more

Gus's Restaurant & Tavern - German Near Me - New Windsor, New York

Clean! Excellent service and good food. Family type atmosphere with attentive staff. Highly recommend it!

For years We had passed by Gus's restaurant and finally decided to try it They seated us in A corner That I felt like Squished And very uncomfortable The waitress came and we ordered our drinks it took about 20 minutes before it was given to us Then when the waitress came back to take our order there was several things on the menu that oh my sorry were out of them How could that be It was only 630In the evening And you're already out of them OK so we decided upon something else It took half hour before our dinner arrived no 1 ever came back To see if we would like some more beverages Finally our dinner arrived To a great disappointment The meatloaf locked Like they stuffed it in Like they stuffed it in a pan slopped 1⁄2 a cup of potatoes and carrots on the plate Bland and disgusting My daughter ordered Some stuffed pc of meat That was Very overcooked And tasteless My husband ordered the veal It was so small the spaetzle was horrible And the red cabbage looked like it came out of a can Oh and also the bread looks like something you would go in the grocery store and buy in a bag how distasteful My dinner was the filet Sole Mashed potatoes And some horrible squash that was swimming in Awful red onion sauce Don't waste your time and your money going there find another restaurant if you would like German food We asked to see the owner And explained what a horrible experience we had she tried to compensate us With offering Dessert We said no thank you if it's anything like your food We don't want it You finally got the bill Brought to Us by the runner where was our waitress that's it we were done Went to the bar Paid the bill and left A $0 tip and wrote a nasty note on it horrible dinner Please spare yourself don't ever step ' in that dining establishment you will be very sorry​ read more

The food is so German terrific in this old worn roadside spot best Herring ever and spatzle is special (lol) worth a trip from afar I had kalbasschnitzel with eggs on top. Not found too often read more

The atmosphere was nice, the server was great. The food was definitely not great. I ordered the sauerbratten...it was absolutely not that! There was a little bit of sour taste, but ginger snap flavor was not there. Potato pancakes were from a package, the dumpling was dense and hard. read more

Warm greetings and service in this German tavern that has been in Newburgh since 1934! The menu has lots of traditional dishes of bratwurst, spaetzle, schnitzel, roast pork, Casa potato pancakes etc.... Sandwiches for lunch range from $10-$14. Cooked to order specials of stuffed cabbage $16 Perfect comfort food and they have a full bar. Lots of photos of the original tavern in the 30's to check out. read more

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Cant judge a book by the cover here. Seriously, you will be underwhelmed when you walk in. Fortunately big smiles and friendly hellos leave you forgetting the drab appearance pretty quickly. The waitress we had was awesome - My drink was always full and I wanted for nothing. I got the goulash. Meat so tender I didnt even need my dentures . Red cabbage and Spätzel was on point and full of flavor. Wifey had the pork Schnitzel Jager. SO good! I cant wait for someone to suggest German again so I can insist on Gus's... Parking took a second to figure out, but tackle that and your in for a culinary treat in a relaxed environment. read more

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"Too fat to eat in my restaurant" After going there for years and enjoying the food, service and people, the owner claimed I damaged a chair and that I was too fat to eat in his restaurant. He told me to find somewhere else to go and to not come back because I was too fat. I don't know what's wrong with him, but I haven't been that angry in a long time. Several of my friends will no longer be going to the restaurant because of it and I feel bad for the staff because they were so nice to everyone. read more

Mediocre food Price is too much for what you receive $18 for a lunch bratwurst consisting of sauerkraut mashed potatoes and ONE brat! A platter of brats or assorted sausages should be served for that price Service is so-so Ambience is appropriate for a small run joint read more

Celebrated my birthday with family for lunch today. It was our first time. We were very happy with the schnitzel, bratwurst and potato pancakes. Apple streudel, carrot cake and believe it or not, sfogliatella, all delicious. Debbie was a sweetheart and the history of the place added to our time. read more

So last evening my wife and I decide to take our kids to one of history's greatest eatery's in Newburgh, Gus's. We walk in and there is one person at the bar and no one else. The place is clean and my server was young, kind, and she sat us. At the bar was one person having a drink. On his phone with the volume very loud, whatever right? He continues to watch video after video of sex scenes and really inappropriate scenes so loud that my kids are paying attention but I choose to distract them as chalking it up to the typical bar loser who has no place to go. After an hour we get our meal, eh not the typical Gus's I knew as a kid. The videos continue and he's clearly enjoying all of them. Towards the end he turns and thanks us for coming. WAIT THAT WAS THE OWNER!!!! Holy Crap you have GOT to be joking!! Nope, I did some research and the creep at the bar owned the place. Worst dining experience EVER!! Even my son said that was the worst. My only hope is our server gets out before its too late. Such a shame. This was a historic restaurant back in the day that is clearly running on the buildings history to stay afloat. Maybe that is why we were the only ones there. This was by far the worst dining experience I have ever had thanks to the owner. read more

Owner will come out to your car if you don't like your food. I wasn't going to write a review because although the food for everyone at my table was tasteless, only one of us told the waitress about their particular dish, and the nice waitress kindly took half off that meal. Our bill was still over $100. Not thinking much of it, we went to our cars where the belligerent owner decided to come to one of the cars, asking if we ever had German food before, saying it wasn't his responsibility for half a meal to be comped ($13), and so on. I went back to the restaurant where I found the owner at the bar who had the bitten pork schnitzel in a ziplock bag! Wtf! He proceeds to tell me it was cooked perfectly and asked me how it was dry. He kept showing me the food in the bag. I told him we didn't ask for it to be comped and that it kindly was so idk why he was so mad. He had told the waitress to do what she wants with the bill so I'm unsure why he was mad when half of one meal was taken care of. This man is unprofessional and confrontational with customers who don't like his food. It's sad. He also asked me if he has the right to find out why someone didn't like his food. Of course he does but not after the customer is in their car and not if you're going to tell them they're wrong anyway!! read more

The chef makes a delicious healthy rabbit dish with a generou portion of potato and The beer came in massive pints for a great price! The potato pancakes were so good! read more

Shrimp was OK. A little salt in the water goes a long way when preparing. Sauerbraten was awful. I'm not sure where they got their recipe, but a vinegar flavor is not it. Potato dumplings were awful, kinda like a stove topfried stuffing ball only compact like a softball. Mash potatoes were off almost tasted instant, but the menu said otherwise. We went for the prime rib however with out reserving a piece or being a regular worthy of the extra tray in the back, you're out of luck. We are german so we know german food and that isn't what we eat tonight. Would have been better making it at home.:-(. read more

Great food, Great service. Did I say the food was amazing!!! Parking on site , it's our go to date night German food fix.

GreAt Place! Excellent Food! Stuffed Cabbage was to die for. Can't wait to go back! Owners treat you like family! read more

Gus's Restaurant & Tavern - Stuffed Cabbage and pierogis was delicious. The service was great. The owners treat you like one of the family. - German Near Me - New Windsor, New York

I was very pleased with my first visit. The beer was ice cold and the wine delicious. Food was super as well as dessert. Highly recommend this restaurant. read more

My Son & I visited this restaurant Friday night for dinner. It is an old German restaurant that has been around for a long time. The bartender and some of the wait staff were older German ladies. We sat at the bar, and it seems to be a gathering spot for guys to chit chat. We were going to just have a drink and then sit at a table or booth, but ended up eating at the bar, after being encouraged by the bartender. The staff were courteous and attentive. I ordered beer, and my Son ordered wine, which were both good. Then we decided to order the prime rib dinner which they have only Fridays & Saturdays. They brought us a huge salad, which was fresh & quite good. The prime rib was served with mashed potatoes & green beans, both of which were good. The prime rib was tender enough but lacking the usual wonderful juices that you get with prime rib. It probably would have been smarter if we had ordered a German dish. The portions were large, & I was not able to finish all the food. Overall, it was a pleasant experience, but I doubt if I'll be returning in the near future. read more

I recommend finding a different restaurant to eat at. It will be a regretful experience eating here. I went there for my birthday, hoping to have great German food and was sorely disappointed. The waitress was very nice. And that is the only positive thing I can say about my experience. The sauerbraten was gross and discolored (grey and purplish). The red cabbage had no taste whatsoever, very bland like it just came out of a can and was slopped on your plate. I don't even know what they put in the dumpling, but it is not what you'd expect. Hard pieces of bacon inside it along with an odd taste. Definitely didn't like the dumpling. My boyfriend ordered the veal schnitzel and it was equally gross. (On a side note, I really abhor eating veal as a matter of principle so I thought his meal coming out bad was karma for what he had ordered honestly.) Anyway, his meal was terrible too. He kept spitting out pieces of the meat because it was too chewy and he literally couldn't chew through it. Neither of us could bring ourselves to finish the meal. After two meals and the tip we were at $100. Mind you neither of us ordered alcohol just sodas and two dinners. I cannot believe that I spent so much money on literal crap. This is not German food whatsoever. They literally ruined my birthday dinner. I hope no one else has the horrible experience that I had. They need to either bring their prices down or get a new chef. I will not be returning. read more

Authentic German food and drink. Nice people, cozy and casual with prompt, friendly service. A delightful evening for fans of German food, and perfectly prepared American classics as well. A bit pricey, but worth it because the food is delicious, especially the stuffed cabbage and the potato pancakes read more

This is by far one of our favorite restaurants. The service is great, the food is great, the atmosphere is relaxing . The owner is a great guy . He always welcomes us like we are part of his family. I've brought my parents here a couple of times and they love it too. Can't wait to go again next week. read more

11/1/19 Went tonight for the prime rib it was tough tasteless the aujus was horrible. When we told to the waitress she told the owner and he told us that we owed him nothing but yo ho home and never come back. With customer service like that I can see why the restaurant was only half full, such a shame use to be the best prime rib around. read more

Bigotry, Responsibility and Character Last night, my girlfriend and I went to Gus's. Having been there a few times, we've previously enjoyed the good food and good service. Last night, we were seated across from 4 men. They just seemed loud and boisterous in the beginning. Soon after, my GF and I just looked at each other as we thought we heard a racial slur directed against blacks. We thought we heard that particular word again but not sure. The third time, when louder, the same racist term was proceeded by even fouler, no doubt bigoted nasty term, we had enough. We approached them and they knew exactly why we stood up as they were drastically silent. With direct verbal questions from us, without foul language, they did not deny their comments. Rather , it went from one saying he was opposed and not part of the discussion, and the main bigot went from "I was kidding" to "it's my opinion ". None of this is acceptable and especially in a public restaurant where ownership and staff likely heard as it transpired as they served the table, or definitely when our exchange with the table, or when owners and staff talked to us directly. The customers at the table were obviously on a first name basis with the owner. As a restaurant, you not only have an obligation to provide good food and service, but a duty to your good patrons, community, and general humanity. Having witnessed the incidents, we were offered to move to another table or given our meals to go ( both of which we refused). In light of the extreme degree of divisive language, why were we offered to move rather than those men be "removed"? Why was nothing said during the table's audible verbal racial slurs and their laughter; or during our standing up to them to challenge with the table; or when we were approached about moving or taking our meals home. While Gus's may not have been able to stop the initial comments, there were plenty of opportunities to do the right thing...and why I am prompted to write this. Gus's, you needed to do better and an obligation in the future! This behavior is not tolerable. While we won't be back, there is a greater responsibility to uphold! read more

Really good German food. Smaller place with dedicated regulars so it helps to make a reservation.

Been entirely too long since I came here. OMFG is it delicious!!! I don't review a lot around the home drome, so when I do, it is because it is "can't miss". Potato pancake. Didn't last long enough to get a picture. Very local vibe. Just great authentic food. And not to speak poorly of a competitor but the German place in Highland Mills isn't where you want to go. If you want German food, you want Gus's!!! read more

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I have had dinner and lunch here over 100 times over last 40 years, but have not in the last 9 years since I moved to Florida from this city. Recently I returned to area tired from travelling; early evening, and was driving by, and told my wife that we should stop here for dinner. Maybe I took Gus's for granted all those years, and did not realize how much I missed their food. They specialize in German style (slightly) comfort food for many years, but now offer basic gourmet items on their menu as well. For $ 39. for two we both had great meals (I had three large perfectly prepared lamb chops) with appetizers, desserts, and a bottle of wine! Drinks are made perfectly, service is outstanding, and owner (Richard Ostner) is hands on, and very friendly; as well as accomdating. I do not give a lot of five star ratings, but am glad to give this one. read more

I had a Turkey Club wrap which was large and in today's economic times very fairly priced--and it was very good! If you are an Oktoberfest beer fan, they are the only restaurant in the area that has it on tap year round--awesome. Service was fine and they were playing smooth 70s music. I eat there frequently and will keep on enjoying the restaurant. read more

I'm a local.....I like the place. The waitstaff is pleasant. Most things on the menu are great. I have no idea what some of these people are talking about when they say the food is mediocre. In my opinion they were just mad the food was expensive. Honestly it is overpriced....although they do have an early bird special (before 4:30PM) I believe. The beer menu is great, the bar menu is better. I think its the best feature of the bar/resturant. The bar menu is close to half the price of the average dinner entree. The hot open faced sandwiches at the bar is incredible. You won't find better sliced roast beef or turkey in the area. If it is true that they didn't honor a gift certificate when they should have...meaning it wasn't expired or something like that, then I am pretty upset. But knowing the ownership I can't see how they blatantly would deny a paid for gift certificate. read more

Gus's has been around since 1934. Being born and raised in Newburgh I don't know how I never got around to eating here. In hindsight, perhaps an unseen hand was protecting me all those years. That said, I'd finally convinced my family to give it a go. After viewing their menu online I was pleased to find that there was much fare that wasn't German. My family isn't particularly adventurous so knowing they'd be able to find something they'd like was important to me. Their website also featured testimonials and other wording leading you to believe they were eager to expand their client base. We arrived on a Saturday night at around 6:30pm. The first thing that struck us was how old the clientele was. The age of fellow patrons never occurred to me before. Outside of a child with a group and my two "kids" in their 20's, everyone was 50+ with most on the ++ side. There were two servers. The younger of the two said she'd seat us shortly as she busily served her patrons. After we were seated and given our menus, our waitress (the older one) started things off by gruffly barking, "I'll tell you right now, we're out of almost everything." We had no idea what that meant. When she came back with our silverware she began - in true TV sitcom truck-stop fashion - to tell us what they did't have, which turned out to be specials. The word brash doesn't begin to describe her style. She left us to look at our menus. I decided on the Pork Jager Schnitzel. My family chose burgers. How our order was taken was interesting. The menu lists a Hamburger. You then choose outrageously priced toppings, one of which is cheese. Because it was like that on the menu, my son said he wanted a hamburger with cheese...and as he was about to continue with his other toppings the server cut him off and snidely said, "You want a cheeseburger." She was obviously not pleased with how he placed his order. My daughter failed to pick up on the cue and ordered the same way and was met once again with the waitress' annoyed, corrective statement. My wife, being next, countered with, "I guess I'll have a cheeseburger then." (I love that woman). The waitress shortly returned with their "famous rye bread". We came to the conclusion it's famous for this - being store bought bread that's been warmed up and called "famous". Seconds later we heard our waitress drop her first F-bomb. We though someone was giving her a hard time. In reality she was mumbling and cursing about each table as she left them. The people she cursed about most were polite as can be. They were merely asking questions. The other waitress seemed to genuinely enjoy her job. When our food arrived it was a huge disappointment. I was brought plain pork Schnitzel. No caramelized onions, sauteed mushrooms or Riesling gravy. Only a thin, dry portion of pork, overdone spaetzle and red cabbage. The portion was tiny considering the price. The burgers were inedible. I was forced to taste one and they indeed tasted rancid. We were able to actually squeeze oil out of the french fries. They were left on the table uneaten. Our waitress NEVER asked if we wanted anything more to drink. NEVER asked how our food was. NEVER thanked us when she brought the bill. NEVER thanked us when she brought my change. It was the first time I've ever left a single dollar for a tip. My family wanted me to leave nothing but I didn't want our gracious host to think we'd just forgotten to leave one. I review so that my experiences and observations can be compared with those of others. In this case it serves as a warning. As a Yelp contributor I don't have as high a number of reviews as my counterparts due solely to my not having a great deal of disposable income. That makes going out to dinner even more special for me. To have it trashed by an establishment with standards as low as this hurts. It may be some time before my family and I are all together again and can go out for a meal and this evening was taken from us without so much as a thank you. Gus's appears to want to attract new customers but if our experience is an indication of their standards, they won't be able to retain them and will have to reply on those fading, long time customers who must have started coming when Gus's was something. The ones who make the place feel like the dining room of a nursing home. The ones who can't hear the waitstaff cursing them out loud. read more

Yum! The food was disgusting! Service was rude and ambiance was meh! All negative reviews are spot on!