Amazing food and the setting is awesome. The staff here is always very nice. I've been here three times now and every time is fantastic. And the picnic bench is a dog friendly. I highly recommend stopping in for a drink and a bite read more

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Came on a rainy day and missed out on their beautiful outdoor seating. Many say that it has the best view and I can see it based on the angle and position of the porch. Came for lunch and ordered a few items recommended. The pork sandwich was a disappointment where the bread was over toasted and very hard to eat. The homemade pretzel bread for the brats and wurst was delicious. Love the sides - favorite was the delicious crunchy thick fries. Can't go wrong if you like German food. read more

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*Don't blame me, but my pictures uploaded in a random order and couldn't be rearranged without canceling out and starting over. You're gonna love this place. Great German restaurant nestled in between apple orchards in Highland, NY, a stones throw away from New Paltz in the Hudson Valley. We all agreed, AWSOME FOOD! Truly hand crafted delicacies from (what I can tell) true master chefs who mastered the culinary art all together. As Pleasing to the eye as it is satisfying to your taste buds. Really. Our server (and all the others) was so upbeat, happy, and attentive. Forgot her name but had long braided hair. Awesome girl! The ambiance will have you coming back for more too, as the food will. This was our first time there, but we already planned to go back for their burgers that smelled so good as we came from the parking lot. I'm sure they'd be something special too. Not just a burger I'd imagine. But we'll find out soon! So if you're in the area, definitely put this one on your list! Great place, great food, great service! ENJOY! read more

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Maybe I'm just not a German food kind of guy, but I just didn't particularly enjoy the food. It was very standard sausages and pickled vegetables. Also, the server was a bit unfriendly. They were pretty busy so maybe she was just overworked. If you're by Catskill, go elsewhere for food. read more

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Please eat here!! The gluten free baked goods were so yummy, and the scenery was pristine. This place has amazing views, and it was impeccable. I have lived here for 10 years and never knew about this place. I will be coming back! read more

Gunk Haus - Yummy gluten free baked goods. - German Near Me - Highland, New York

I really don't understand why this isn't 5 stars!!!! Everything from the decor to the ambiance to the food to the service was amazing. The food was so fresh and the service was extremely friendly. We came for a late lunch and we each got a different dish. I got the pork panini, my friend got the curry wurst and my other friend got the goulash. We also shared the mushroom appetizer and I got a cappuccino. Everything came out hot and seasoned soooo well. I love this entire place and it's such a hidden gem!!! For dessert we got the bier-amisu and the coconut tart which I both highly recommend. I'm definitely coming back here for dinner! read more

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Cannot say enough about how great this restaurant is. Food is outstanding, prepared to perfection, plenty to eat but not overwhelming. Desserts were amazing and the service was perfect. Prices were slightly high but appropriate. Honestly, I'm kinda hard to please, but there was literally nothing about the Gunk Haus that was less than excellent. Go eat there. You won't regret it. read more

Every time we come here we leave full and happy. Definitely worth a visit. Try the crepes and the charred cabbage slaw. Coffee is hot and strong. Great service too! read more

Gunk Haus - Ham, mushroom and cheese crepes with perfect crispy fries! - German Near Me - Highland, New York

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This was a hidden Gem!!! If you are close, you definitely need to spot by. Amazing food and very fair prices! read more

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We stopped in for lunch on a chilly, rainy day in Fall and it felt like I was transformed to a village in Bavaria. I'm pretty sure I became fluent in German just by being there. As soon as you walk in you are visually treated by a cozy bakery with the most amazing pretzels and goodies. The interior has a wide open rustic ski chalet alpine vibe and great views of the local apple orchards. So naturally, once we seen the pretzels up front, that was a must order. Slight problem is when you order the menu pretzel, it get the pretzel roll with honey mustard sauce. Okay, its not the end of the world but I would love to see that pretzel up front on the table. The menu is chocked full of amazing items to choose from and it was hard to pick just one. One thing I knew that was getting ordered was the herb and cheese spätzle. It was topped with fried onion and the most German comfort food you can get. We also ordered the Weisswurst plate, pfannenkuchen and the Hungarian goulash sandwich. All three are their own specialty and would get again. Problem is I want to try everything on the menu. I'll be back again!! Prost... read more

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Great food and fast service! There is a vegan option which I loved- the wheat dumplings! Delicious beers! read more

Food was amazing. Ask for Ashley as a server. She was amazing. Ambiance overlooking an apple orchard. The owners not as pleasant. Must order dessert. read more

Gunk Haus - German Near Me - Highland, New York

Great place for drinks and dinner! Indoor and outdoor seating available. It is beautiful on the deck in the summer. The haus salad, burger and potato pancakes are some of our favorites. Cute bakery too read more

Gunk Haus - Oz . Haus Burger - German Near Me - Highland, New York

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The outside dining was very uncomfortable with flies swarming around my food. Also around backed goods inside as you entered. Fried cauliflower was extremely greasy. flatbread was soggy, spetzel tastes like stove top stuffing . Waitress was unpleasant and only checked once. Charged for cheddar on burger but none was there. When questioned the waitress said" it was on there", it wasn't! Thy other options , food 2 out of 5. Service 2/5 read more

Oh how I wish I had taken pics! The Gunk Haus is an absolute Gem! If you are looking for a German Gastropub, look no further. The beer (a dunkel Hefeweizen) was perfect. The chicken schnitzel and spaetzle were perfection. Run, don't walk to the Gunk Haus! read more

The Gunk Haus is always a lovely experience. I usually order the chicken salad and it is so yummy. The drinks are crafted perfectly and the service is always exceptional. The owners are always so lovely and inviting. read more

Gunk Haus - German Near Me - Highland, New York

Delicious German food with a modern flair. We are never disappointed! Friendly host and servers. Heat little farmhouse with an amazing view! read more

Gorgeous location, with amazing views. They were short staffed the night we arrived, and service was a bit slow. We'd asked for deck heaters to be turned on, but they never got around to it. I ordered the chicken cordon bleu against by better judgment (should have gone with a schnitzel!), and it was concerningly pink. Yes, I know that ham/bacon is involved, but the chicken itself just didn't look or "feel" right. Luckily, it didn't affect my digestive tract negatively, but I wasn't thrilled in the moment. read more

Gunk Haus - Pinkish, glistening chicken. :-( - German Near Me - Highland, New York

This is the first time to be here since COVID. This restaurant did not disappoint. Fine food and drink and extra fine desserts. The outdoor dining area is a MUST providing the weather permits. Our server was very attentive and checked on us often. The German food was wonderful. We had the drink we had was a "Black Forest". Would highly recommend this one. We will definitely come again whenever we are in the Highland area. read more

This is a real gem and well worth a visit. The service was excellent, the food and the views were superb.

Incredible food and so fancy, yet still down to earth. Family owned and delicious ingredients! The drinks were all amazing too. I had the Apple-rol spritzer and it was smooth and sweet! Their Haus Burger was delicious, but my husband ordered the German Short Ribs and when I go back, I'll be getting what he had. The potatoes were perfect, the beets were incredible and the short ribs were so soft and scrumptious! The views on the back porch were beautiful. We can't wait to go back! read more

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It was very crowded but they all Worked hard to get the food out... Food was very good...lots of tap beers read more

This is based on 3 visits over 2 years period. One dinner and 2 lunches Views are very nice on the deck. Food is average at best. Very expensive for what it is but there are limited choices in the area . Owners are difficult and perhaps as other pointed out not in the hospitality business judging by their behavior. Last visit we were swarmed by yellow jackets and wanted to move to a different table. Owner refused to allow us to sit at another table on the deck that was in the shade as it was for a larger group. The place was mostly empty at the time and remained empty entire time we were there. We are unlikely to be back. read more

Beautiful view and location...feels like Bavaria. Our waitress was also very friendly and pleasant. And the food was good...no complaints on that. But the owners (Dirk & Elizabeth, they often are the host or bartender) were anything buy hospitable and gracious hosts. It almost seemed as if they don't want your business and don't treat customers as welcoming guests. Our local host warned us about the couple but we thought he was exaggerating. Dirk was rude upon arrival and it continued until we left. And Elizabeth joined in on the rudeness when she stepped away from the bar. It was like being on an episode of Seinfeld with the Soup Nazi...except with Gunk Nazis. They were both rude and unwelcoming, even though our group spent a significant amount of money at this place. We heard they are for sale...which totally makes sense now, as these two should not be in this industry. When you read the other one star reviews, the theme is clear. Dirk & Elizabeth are not good restaurant owners. Never again. Our money will go to places more appreciative. Auf weidersehen! read more

I really wanted to like this place. On the positive side, the location and outside vista were very nice. The service was pleasant, polite and professional. Sadly, for me, the food just didn't hit the spot. Having just returned from hiking, I was pretty famished and would've eaten the butthole of a wildebeast and found it good. I ordered jaegerschnitzel and when it arrived, the expected mushroom gravy and hearty flavor of the dish just wasn't there. The minuscule amount of sauce was watery with no substance and the cutlet arrived in pieces; all very dry. The spaetzle appeared to be fried, was dry, and equally devoid of flavor. The side of red cabbage was tasty, but that is about it. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this restaurant for its food. It's saving grace is the outdoor vista and cold brews. At best, a C rating and that is heavily weighted on the outdoor vista. read more

My partner and I are staying at a home up the street from this restaurant, making this an obvious choice for dinner. It far exceed our expectations. One, the restaurant is absolutely beautiful on the inside. Two, the food was wonderful. We ordered 2 starters and an entree and loved every bite! Three, the staff was so friendly and welcoming. We felt like we were visiting family. Would absolutely recommend this place to anyone! read more

a lovely place to go to In The fall have a nice beer and the ghoulash was awesome. Can't think of a better meal to warm you up.

Great service and great food. Eating outside during a sunset is an amazing experience

Played a round of golf for Father's Day. Hadn't made any reservations for dinner. We were a party of 5. We were told to try the Gunk Haus. I was always leery of German food. Decided to try it. Wow, great food, quick service and a beautiful view from the deck. We ordered the pork dumplings, pork schnitzel, the burgers and the salmon special. Large portions delicious food. I highly recommend the pork dumplings we order two more plates! The pork schnitzel was tender and juicy with a mushroom sauce over it. I made the whole family try it. Dessert which we really enjoyed, was the layered cake with mint chip ice cream and a flourless cake. The desserts were incredibly delicious! Talk about over eating and not regretting a single item. read more

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My husband had the pork chop special and it was delicious. Very large portion and very juicy. I had the grill with 3 types of sausages. The service was perfect. They had so many gluten free options and even had gluten free dessert. I definitely recommend! read more

Another enjoyable lunch today with views go on forever at the Gunk Haus. Our server, Anthony, very friendly knowledgeable and attentive. Tried the apple and brie Panini and loved it. Burgers are always a great choice with tons of fries; Smoked shrimp sandwich was messy but delicious as was the sauerbraten (2) sandwiches. Don't miss the chocolate fudge cake with chocolate chip mint ice cream center with fresh whipped cream... Five of us got to enjoy that! read more

Gorgeous views, German bakery on site, and authentic thoughtful German cuisine. Homemade and delicious. A must stop when visiting the Hudson Valley. read more

I liked it here despite my below average sandwich, which I'll get to later in this review. Great view from outside. Once we entered, I loved the cozy, warm atmosphere of the dining room. The interior woodwork added a nice feel to this place. Our server was friendly. The husband got the Duck Special for $25- literally talked about it the rest of the day. I had a bite and it was delicious! I ordered the portabello sandwich for $12. I liked the salad that came with but I should have asked for the dressing on the side because it was saturated. The portobello sandwich wasn't as impressive as the duck dish. It was probably one of the least flavorful portobello sandwiches I've had and this is something I order pretty frequently when I go out. The portobello itself was small, and seemed overcooked. It had a sauce on it that was sticky and didn't do much for the sandwich. The pretzel bun was ok and didn't add much to the flavor either. I was hungry after a hike and ate every last bit anyway. I don't recommend ordering this sandwich though. There are better menu choices. For drinks, M ordered the Keegan Ales Mothers Milk for $6 a mug and I ordered the Black Forest stout and cherry wine mix for $6.50. I really enjoyed that! $25 for a lunch special and $12 for a subpar sandwich bring this to a 3 star. The menu choices are limited but they do have fun drink choices, a great location, and a friendly, cozy atmosphere. read more

Gunk Haus - View from outside the restaurant - German Near Me - Highland, New York

My husband and I stopped here for lunch on our way to Angry Orchards. Rosie, our server, was absolutely wonderful. The restaurant itself was clean, beautifully decorated, and felt very comfortable. The food was AMAZING. My husband got their sandwich of the day and I got a roast pork sandwich- mouthwatering. I wish I could take the whole restaurant back home with me! If you like German foods, definitely stop here! read more

We were out in the area and saw they just opened back up. We were so excited to see this news because we have waited so long. I called and we actually got in only because someone had just canceled their reservations. It is worth the trip if you are looking for some amazing German food. Also, the desserts are phenomenal. Make sure you go sit outdoor on their huge patio and catch a sunset. read more

Gunk Haus - Chicken Schnitzel - German Near Me - Highland, New York

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So it is the day after Christmas and me, my mother and my brother are looking for a place to eat to celebrate seeing each other again. My mother recently just moved to Highland and had noticed this yellow building called Gunk Haus which was relatively popular and which she recommended we all go to for the first time. It was a fantastic choice. Down to the food, service and atmosphere Gunk Haus was a great holiday treat. First off Gunk Haus has a lovely atmosphere to it. From the outside its very country and the colors are delightful. In the inside it takes on a more European flair with wooden rafts, peter style chairs, and a fireplace. They decorate the whole place up to make it feel like Chirstmas as well and I love the chimney stockings. Foodwise Gunk Haus has a wide variety of german (and polish) meals to choose from. They have meat strudel, crepes, bratwurst, burgers, goulash, etc. I particular liked the meat strudel and with the apple strudel for dessert I feel like I ate more strudel in this restaurant then in the last 2 years. The beer selection here is fantastic! They have your classic wheat beers and lagers.... but they also have a signature stout here. When you come to Gunk Haus I highly recommend getting the milk stout as its definitely the best beer in their selection and they use it in a lot of cocktails and meals here as well. Its... well milky for one but also very smooth and tasty. They also have a bar and bakery here as well. They are quite close to the front of the restaurant so you can't miss them. I can imagine coming here in the morning to grab a pastry or after work to hangout with friends over some drinks. Hey maybe a milk stout or two. Gunk Haus is a fantastic place not only for the holidays but all year round. I highly recommend coming to this place if your around Highland. read more

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Delicious food, drinks and desserts. Perfect for special occasions. Spectacular views of the ridge.

We take our elderly father all the way from Brooklyn to Jenkins Apple orchard for his birthday and treat him to a birthday dinner at the fine German Mountain Brau Haus. However in the year of our Bored 2021, they were SO packed and crowded with tourists that we decided to find an alternate. Dare I say? We are fortunate we did. The food and service and ambience at Gunk Haus make the Mountain Brau feel like McDonald's. Instead of rushed service in a dark, noisy dining room, we were seated outside on a spacious sunny deck and settled into cushioned comfortable seats so welcome after an afternoon of picking apples! Gorgeous surroundings, warm and friendly service. The food was beyond amazing! Unexpected and refreshing! Traditional German fare prepared in a light, modern style. The herb spaetzle sparkled with hints of nutmeg and marjoram. Nothing bland or ho-hum here! The goulash was rich and mildly spicy just as my childhood remembers it should be. I ordered the star of the menu--a pan-fried trout coated in a cornmeal crust soft and drenched in butter. A caper cranberry relish kept the dish awake and I washed it down with a fine dry white from Austria. Your expected German faves are here--the best of the wurst and bright, crisp salads. That fish was probably the finest trout I have ever had in my life. I couldn't resist ordering dessert! A decadent warm chocolate cherry strudel with an entire ice cream scoop of schlagg. Cuz we are German! Go here. Bring your appetite! Some of the finest German fare I have ever had! read more

This has some great food and beautiful views. The owners were present during the dining hours.

If I could give this 1 star I would. We came here on an empty Saturday afternoon, the inside was empty and the porch was maybe 20% full. They refused to let us sit on the patio with our stroller when there was beyond plenty of room. The asked if we could bring the bassinet instead which us the same size as the stroller.. there were even other families out there with young babies as well. They are not family friendly and will discriminate if you have a child. We immediately left and took our business elsewhere. We came specifically for the outdoor space and view and they tried sticking us inside where no one was in an empty restaurant read more