Gasthaus

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  This is one of my very favorite restaurants in town.  After having been pregnant and craving a good German beer for nine months I decided we had to go to The Gasthaus for my birthday dinner.  We took a group of twelve people with us many of whom had never been before and everyone left wanting to return! I ordered the bratwurst dinner with sauerkraut and bratkartoffeln ( fried potatoes with bacon ) and everything was excellent.  These are not your everyday grocery store brats.  They make them in house so they are fresh and delicious. They come with a wonderful side of Dusseldorf mustard for dipping.  I have never once had leftovers at The Gasthaus. Not because the portions are small but because its too good to quit eating!  I also ordered my favorite German beer, Ehrdinger.  In fact I had three of these 16 ounce God sends! It is probably the best beer I have ever had and I have tried a lot of different beers! Even though I was stuffed I still had to get dessert.  The Schwarzwalder Kirsch torte also known as Black Forest cake.  They also make the desserts in house and they are truly to die for. Everyone in our party loved their food and even ordered desserts.  I especially love the service at the Gasthaus. All of the servers are from Germany and speak German and that is important to me in any ethnic restaurant. I have never had a bad meal or bad service at the Gasthaus and the adorable decor only makes the dinning expierience better. I recommend making a reservation if you plan to visit on a weekend because they are always packed.  If you are a fan of German cuisine or have never tried it before I suggest you give this tiny place a shot. You won't be sorry!

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  Posted on 03.04.13 Sarah H.

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  I'll say this, myself and a group of fellow co-workers/friends have dined here once a year, over the last 4 years, and have never been disappointed.  Although tucked away in a little shopping center, it is distinguishable by a red door.  The decor is all reminiscent of a small German restaurant and brings back great memories for me and my military days.  The menu is sparse, but contains enough of the tastes and flavors that wash over me as a tidal wave.  The young ladies that serve you are lovely and are dressed in traditional German clothing.  
  
  For those of us that have no idea what German cuisine is, just think of it as good old country cooking.  If you like bread, brown gravy, potatoes and good pork, chicken or beef, then you'll love German food.  
  
  As an appetizer we were presented brown bread with a delightful herbed butter spread.  This was wonderful.  I had a Zigeuner Schnitzel, some spaetzle (butter sauteed small German noodles) and some cooked red cabbage.  To top it off, I had a wonderful Hefeweizen wheat beer that went along smashingly well with the meal.  Wundabar!
  
  We had a large crowd of about 10 dining and the service was very good.  The only negative, that I can find is that the items on the menu are a little steep in price.  My meal, was over $40.00, although we did have a large tip thrown in reference the large party and the beer.  Otherwise, this place would be a 5 for sure.

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  Posted on 09.09.12 Bob D.

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  Hubby and I returned to Gasthaus for our anniversary.  It is every bit as good as it was the last time we were here!  The rooster on the roof; the wall of teddy bears and the little houses complete with white lace curtains still made us giggle as we were led to the chairs.  Make sure you request a table inside one of the houses when you make the reservation, it is so cute in there!
  
  We skipped appetizer and went straight to the food.  The portions are still mightily hearty just like last time.  I got the Schnitzel a la Holstein:  pan fried veal Schnitzel topped with 2 fried eggs, garnished with anchovies and capers, with bacon fried potatoes on the side.  Good thing I did not eat too much of that homemade bread and yummy butter before hand...that was one big, yummy plate of food! After polishing off the schnitzel and eggs, I had to stop myself from finishing those crispy potatoes.  Hubby got one of their less embellished schnitzels and was very happy with it, too.
  
  Ahhhh, now time for those desserts!  If you've seen my reviews, desserts rarely make it on to my plates or reviews cuz I don't care for sweets.  But Gasthaus is different, I actually make room for my dessert here.  I LOVE their Black Forest cake:  not too sweet, extra whipped cream and kirsch, very European.  YUM! Hubby got their cherry strudel again and loved it again.
  
  Gasthaus, if your prices were just a bit lower, I would visit you more often than special occasion only, but you are worth every penny!!

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  Posted on 05.15.12 Kelly Y.

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  The apple strudel with ice cream was soooooo good!  ...as was the warm potato salad. Our entree meats were well cooked--veal and beef. Service was friendly, and the restaurant was cozy. Our only hang up though is that the food is a tad over-priced for the quantity served and the lack of fanciness. In general, the selections could stand to be $4-5 cheaper. All-in-all though, I'm sure we will be back...especially as the weather gets colder.

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  Posted on 12.05.11 Emily Y.

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  I am a huge German food nut.  While in Louisville for business, my colleague recommended that I try Gasthaus.  He had nothing but great things to say about the food there.  I decided to give it a shot.  I have to say that I was really disappointed with the quality of the food here.  My first negative experience of the night was with the basket of bread that was brought to the table, complete with a spider.  I realize that bugs happen in restaurants, no matter how clean.  However, nothing turns me off faster than seeing bugs in a restaurant, let alone in my food.  
  
  After dispatching the spider, I still decided to stick it out and give the entree a chance.  I ordered my all time favorite, the Rahm Schnitzel (pork cutlet).  It was extremely tough and bland.  It was literally too tough to cut and barely edible.  I was not impressed at all.  I also had the Kartoffelsalat (German potato salad).  It lacked the vinegary, mustardy flavor that I always look for.  It was basically boiled bland potatoes.  I know that Gasthaus is known for its dessert, but I was so turned off by all the other food, that I decided just to get the check and go.  
  
  In closing, I was extremely disappointed with my experience here.  The food was bland, the service mediocre and the prices extremely high for the food (around $40 with no alcohol or dessert).  I guess I am just spoiled when it comes to German food.  I live very close to Helen GA ,  which is a small alpine-themed town in North GA where you can get fantastic German food at reasonable prices from any number of restaurants or pubs.  I have eaten so well at other restaurants in Louisville this week.  However, if this is what passes for German cuisine in KY, I feel bad for the locals.

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  Posted on 09.27.11 Shane D.

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  My wife and I lived in Northern Germany for a year and were fortunate enough to stay with many German families around the country for long weekends.  So you could say we know German food...real home cooked German food.   The Gasthaus is like a journey back to those days.  The food is totally authentic and the service is impeccable.  There is a very eclectic selection of German beers.  All in all it is a real treat when we dine at the Gashaus.  Go early, they always have a crowd.

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  Posted on 05.11.11 Kelly N.

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  This was an excellent German meal!  Now I lived for a while in the Czech Republic and traveled several times to eastern Germany, and my wife is from a very German community in Southern Indiana and traveled herself to southern Germany so we knew what we were looking for and had high expectations.  Gasthaus did not disappoint.  I ordered Gulasch with spaetzl and wife ordered Jagerschnitzl with potato dumplings and we split betwixt us.  Everything was authentic and very very tasty.  The gulasch was tender and flavorful, and the schnitzel was perfect (the breading still stayed crisp, holding up to the sauce).  The desserts were wonderful too.  I had a chocolate torte with berry sauce and wifey had the apple strudel.  Both were fantastic.  Sweet without being cloyingly so like a good German dessert should be.  They had a nice selection of German beers, none on tap, but I'll forgive them.  Décor was German kitsch, but it added to the ambiance rather than detracted.  Only minor complaint was that we had reservations at 8 and didn't sit until 8:30, but meal was so fantastic I didn't mind.  Wunderbahr!

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  Posted on 02.14.11 Jonny S.

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  We have eaten German food at wonderful restaurants in Germany several times and the Gasthaus is equal to or better than anything we have had in Germany.  We make reservations here for all of our special occasions.  We always have amazing service and have gotten to know several of the people who work here.  It is a family owned business and is extremely well run by an actual German family (the Griepels).  They are only open Tues-Sat (6-9:30) so it is a good idea to call ahead for a reservation, especially if you want to go on a holiday or saturday night.  We have tried a dozen of their desserts and all were delicious except for the black forest cake which was disappointing in comparison to their other homemade desserts.  The prices are equivalent to what you would pay in Germany for the same food ($15+ for an entree).  The portions are generously just right.  I can highly recommend the Jaeger Schnitzel and any of their nightly specials.  Enjoy!

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  Posted on 08.05.10 Taylor S.

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  I cannot recommend the Gasthaus highly enough. Our first visit there was truly what a restaurant experience should be. The family running the Gasthaus have hospitality down to an art form.
  
  We arrived at 6pm on a Friday evening without reservations. To save yourself some time and trouble, be sure to make your reservations ahead of time before you go. The restaurant is only open from 6:00 - 9:30 pm Tuesday - Saturday, and the weekend slots fill up fast. We knew we'd hit on a winner when we saw the number of people with reservations waiting outside before the restaurant opened!
  
  The lady of the house, Mrs. Annemarie Greipel, could not have been more kind to two walk-in customers, and we were seated as soon as possible after she and her excellent family/staff had taken care of the guests with reservations. Our server was one of the Greipel daughters, whose banter, demeanor and attention made the entire visit a delight.
  
  Now, for the food. Oh my goodness, the food! I had the homemade gulasch with spatzel, which was tender, rich and spicy with paprika, while the spatzel was at once fluffy and substantial. It was perfect for soaking up the delicious gravy with the gulasch. My husband had the Jager Schnitzel with kartoffel salat, the famous sweet/tangy warm potato salad. A better version of this potato salad you will not find. I wanted to order a quart of it to go, then not share a bit of it. The schnitzel was cooked to perfection, fully done, but still incredibly moist and tender, and the savory onion gravy was fantastic.
  
  The beer menu is extensive and very fresh. No stale-smelling biergarten issues here! The Bitburger Pils was a favorite brew at our table.
  
  And now for another word of warning. The food is so fabulous, you  may think that you won't want dessert. Trust me, you WILL, especially after you see them. They are Mrs. Greipel's house-made delicacies that change daily, and good any day that has a "y" in it. The strawberry napoleons go fast, so if you want the decadent tower of puff pastry, pastry cream, ripe strawberries and almonds (and really, who wouldn't?), order it with your dinner or you might be out of luck! The blueberry cheesecake available during our visit was everything I remember my aunt's homemade cheesecakes to be - light as a feather on the tongue, not too sweet, and incredibly rich.
  
  All in all, if you want a glorious evening out with fabulous food and a restaurant staff that makes you feel completely at home and welcome, then make your next restaurant visit a trip to the Gasthaus. I know I can't wait to go back again.

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  Posted on 07.27.09 A G.

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