Gerst Haus
Gerst Bavarian Haus began in Nashville, Tennessee, and Evansville is the only other location. It is inviting from the moment you walk inside the door. Heavy wooden banquet-style tables fill a giant room. The atmosphere is family friendly, but also the perfect place to take that after-work party. You can enjoy a beer from the wide variety of selections the Gerst Haus offers, more than 75 in fact, with over 20 on tap. Schnitzel, sauerbraten and various sausages (wursts) are some of the traditional entrees. American choices are on the menu as well. The open building with high ceilings has an energetic and upbeat atmosphere. This Evansville classic is worth checking out.
Gerst Haus
2100 W. Franklin St.
Evansville, IN 47712-5115
(812) 424-1420
gersthaus.com
Schnitzelbank Restaurant
If traditional German food is what you are craving, take an hour drive northeast of Evansville to the primarily German community of Jasper, Indiana. The Schnitzelbank Restaurant provides an entire German experience with the authentic atmosphere of the decorations and the staff. This family-owned restaurant offers classics like rouladen and schnitzel and their well-known smoked pork chops (or kassler rippchen). If your party includes diners looking for something other than traditional Deutschland fare, the Schnitzelbank menu also includes delicious steak, seafood and chicken. There is truly something for everyone here. The Schnitzelbank offers catering and banquet services as well.
Schnitzelbank Restaurant
393 3rd Ave.
Jasper, IN 47546-3429
(812) 482-2640
schnitzelbank.com
Old Mill
The Old Mill Restaurant is a special dining experience. The building is, as the name implies, an old mill. The working water wheel adds charm and atmosphere to this rustic setting. The menu is diverse with many American, as well as German, favorites. Swine schnitzel, wiener schnitzel, sauerbraten and some wonderful German potato salad are a few of the delicious German items on their menu. They even offer a steak and seafood buffet on Friday nights, and their banquet hall makes a perfect area for a birthday party or business outing.
Old Mill Restaurant, Inc.
5031 New Harmony Road
Evansville, IN 47720
(812) 963-6000
