Gerst Haus | Evansville, Indiana…read more While visiting Evansville, Indiana, we decided to have dinner at Gerst Haus. I was particularly interested in experiencing authentic German cuisine, and this restaurant turned out to be an excellent choice! Gerst Haus is located in a historic building dating back to 1890, with very high ceilings, dark wooden booths, ornate architectural details, and walls filled with vintage German memorabilia and historical photographs. The atmosphere adds a lot to the dining experience, and there's plenty to look at! We started with the Sausage Sampler appetizer, featuring an assortment of German sausages, sauerkraut, cold German potato salad, and thick-cut rye bread. The cold potato salad was especially interesting, with sliced potatoes in a sweet-and-tangy, relish-like dressing. It was excellent! I also tried the hot German potato salad, which was equally delicious. For my main course, I ordered the Sauerbraten with spaetzle and green beans. The beef was very tender and flavorful, with a unique combination of seasonings that I really enjoyed. It was served in a bowl with a generous amount of flavorful, broth-like liquid rather than a thick gravy. I enjoyed it so much that I eventually switched from a fork to a spoon to finish it! The spaetzle reminded me of a combination of noodles and dumplings, with good flavor and texture. The green beans were good as well, and the thick-cut rye bread served with many of the dishes was particularly tasty. Service was excellent! Our server was very attentive throughout the meal, making the experience even more enjoyable. I would definitely recommend Gerst Haus to anyone visiting Evansville who is looking for an authentic German dining experience. Between the traditional German dishes, historic surroundings, and excellent service, this was a very enjoyable visit. If my travels bring me back to Evansville, I would definitely return and try another traditional German dish to explore even more of Germany's rich food culture! Gerst Haus 2100 W. Franklin Street Evansville, IN 47712

Be prepared to be transported to the Old World when you come here. The restaurant is quite large…read moreso it gives you the feeling of a German beer hall. They have all the traditional German favorites (Jager schnitzel!) as well as good ol' fried chicken and other American favorites.

The place is nice and the workers like Xavier are really nice and the pretzels are amazingread more

We love these pretzels. Had some first at the Ky State Fair. While we were in Owensboro we had to…read moreseek it out to get another! Fantastic!!!

There is much to love about Indiana's Tell City Pretzels…read more Tell City is a city of about 7,300 people located in Perry County on the banks of the Ohio River. In some ways, Tell City is your typical Indiana river town - small population, friendly people, perfectly fine for a day trip, and a handful of businesses perhaps more known than others. In Tell City, you can visit Tipsaw Lake Recreation Area, the Ohio River Scenic Railway, Birdseye, and Young's Creek. With a little planning, you can also check out Tell City Pretzels or you can, in fact, buy those pretzels locally including at A Taste of Indiana. Tell City Pretzels really had its origin in 1858 when Casper Gloor, a master baker from Switzerland, arrived in the Tell City area. He brought a pretzel recipe with him and the pretzel soon became popular. He passed it down to his baker. The baker handed it down to his own sons. They were hand baked and twisted ever since. In 2009, the family sold Tell City Pretzels to Brad and Sandy Smith who've continued the same recipe and hand-twisting traditions. Tell City Pretzels continues to be devoted to pretzels - pretzel pieces with seven different flavors, cinnamon and sugar pretzel pieces, original whole pretzels (salt or no salt), honey mustard pretzels, chocolate covered pretzels, and various other combinations and packaging options. While the pretzels are easy to find in southwest Indiana, you can also get them at A Taste of Indiana, Market District in Carmel, Sullivan Hardware at 70th and Keystone, and a handful of out of state options plus through the Tell City Pretzels website. While the recipe remains a secret to this day, you can arrange for a tour when in the Tell City area. My favorite? The garlic pretzels. I'm a fan of garlic anyway, but their garlic pretzels are simply amazing. Tell City Pretzels is a longtime Indiana company and it has been nice to see the company stay in the Indiana area even after being sold. If you get a chance, check them out.

Went in for the first time while on a Walmart trip. Had heard of these pretzels but had never even…read moretried them yet. A man at the counter told us all about them. I told him we had never tried them yet. Told him we were new to the area. He said they used to have samples. Super cool guy. We bought two flavors and left. We like how crunchy they are and the different flavors. I like the "burnt" flavored ones that are just a little more brown than actually burned.

We came in for my post surgery root beer. The food was, of course, delicious. The service could…read morehave not been better, from the door to the floor. I want to thank the staff for a great experience.

Ordered Ribeye steak. Was terrible seasoned. Baked Potatoe wss cold. Vegs was cold. Steak was so…read morebad I could not eat one piece

We go to French Lick every Labor Day week with multiple families. We love the food and ambiance!…read moreNever gotten a bad meal there. 9/4- came in to be seated, server told us they were short staffed before we sat. We didn't have wait long to order, she asked us if we didn't mind to tell our full order. Drink, apps and dinner all can in a timing fashion. She even refilled drinks if needed.

Typical of a German themed cafe. Cute little decorations everywhere. Mismatched silverware and…read moredishes. It was cute. The waitress was very friendly. She quickly answered our questions. Wife ordered one of the tenderloins smothered in gravy. I had the Spatzle with cheese and bratwurst. The food was amazing. Large portions and the flavor was on point. I really really like the Spatzle. Highly recommend this place and I plan to return in the future.

My second time here! Staff is so kind, food is great, ambiance is great! Had the onion rings,…read morepickle chips, and fried chicken tacos: all were delicious. I could have easily had 3-4 Damsel Mules, but I didn't want to be hung over on my flight home! 10/10 recommend!!

Pub is easy to find with lots of parking. Porch is excellent place to sit, but be mindful of the…read moreheat and location of the sun. In the summer, after 4, the outdoor porch will get sun. Cheeseburger is outstanding and reasonably priced. I went for the variety of beers. I was impressed. The smoked Miranda is delicious. Smokiness is not overpowering. Service was timely and we had multiple visits. When this place is hoping, be patient and nurse that beer.

I happened to be in Jasper for a work meeting. We decided to head to this restaurant to grab lunch…read more I apologize I didn't get any photos as it was a work lunch. This place is adorable. It feels like an old German inn. The waitress staff wore cultural dresses. They even have a cute little gift shop. The salad bar looked fresh with plenty of options. I had the Ruben. It was delicious. It does not come with any sauce, but the waitress was happy to grab me thousand island. This was probably one of the best Ruben's I've had. For the side, I went with the German fries. Everything was tasty and I hope to come back again! A lot of the group ordered the fried chicken plate special and it looks delicious. They all enjoyed it as well.

Previously family and I have attended some great German restaurants in the motif of a beer hall…read more This is not that. It is more of an inn. There are lots of items on display almost like a small museum. Don't forget the gift shop. I was thrilled. Obviously popular, the clientele was experienced, but diverse. While I did not hear German discussion, I might have. Next to the restaurant is a building that is their catering. It was as big as the restaurant. Walking in, the sign said to seat yourself. Sometimes that means a delay in a server finding you. Nay, nay. She was prompt, attentive and knowledgeable. She was great. Because I scanned the menu ahead of time, I knew that I wanted the trio of wursts. They were among the best I've had. My server talked me into the potato salad. It was great. Along with the wursts, I ordered a salad and completely enjoyed their house made blue cheese dressing. The beer menu had Spaten Special. Spaten is a rare treat for and this is the first time I have even enjoyed it on tap. When I was leaving, I was able to buy a six pack of harder to find German beers. My adult son loves German beer and did not even recognize one I brought that he loved. Restraining myself, I made only modest purchases in the gift shop. This will not be true next visit. As far as the museum aspect, there are many displays. Down one wall are many car models, train models, liquor decanters and numerous other German items. I sneaked into a closed dining room with great displays of stein and wine history. A few times a year, I head from TN to IN. I will make this a two day stop. Oh, did I mention there is a hotel right next door to keep my safe from driving after enjoying a few great beers on tap?

Great atmosphere and service. Pet friendly! The flights are excellent and a few good bourbons sold…read morehere as well!

"If you tap it they will come." "Is this heaven?"…read more"No, it's Evansville." Ok, not heaven for sure but pretty darn good beer and friendly people. Well, this is brewery #303 for me. I almost didn't find it because apparently as SWPFTD would say I "wasn't looking hard enough". I'm a trained observer don't ya know! Anyway, I did find it obviously. It's a cute little storefront that's a pretty good size once you get in the door. There were about six people seated at the bar when I walked in. It's pretty clearly a good locals hangout. Everyone was super friendly and one of the gents at the bar ordered shots and offered me one. Well ok! A shot of tequila with a pineapple juice chaser is new to me but pretty damn good! I went with four beers tasters: Darkness on the Edge of Town milf. Oops I mean mild! The mild was that with a nice malty flavor. Arriba Arriba deep south lager is pretty non-offensive. Easy drinking and great in a hot day like today. Don Gets to Name It Amber had a flavor to it that was reminiscent of allspice. I'm not sure it was an addition or if it was the yeast. It was pretty pronounced though. SWPFTD would be pleased with this one. Holdens Hangover rye IPA was a good IPA. I got the rye flavor out of it which I like. I enjoyed the beers and the people at this little brewery. If anyone is a glutton for punishment, please, follow my brewery, and distillery, reviews from across the U.S. and beyond! https://www.yelp.com/collection/-8iscFkpiiCI563-FDfwGg and if anyone is wondering who SWPFTD is you will have to check out my review of Black Market Brewing Co in Temecula, CA to understand. Yes, you will need to read into it a little to get the joke but I have confidence in you! I hope my confidence is not misplaced.

Had a great time at Yard Goat tonight! The atmosphere was fun and welcoming, and Singo made for a…read morereally entertaining evening. A special shoutout to Rhonda, our waitress. She was friendly, attentive, and brought a lot of positive energy to our table. Great service can make all the difference, and Rhonda definitely helped make our night more enjoyable. We'll definitely be back!

We had the pig jamboree, which is their most popular pizza. All the pork plus bacon jam! I love the…read morecrispy, thin crust, too. It was a gorgeous evening and we were able to sit out on the sidewalk and avoid the very festive (noisy) crowd in the building. I didn't take a picture of my food, but I took a lovely picture of the evening view from my table.