Bite-sized Pieces of Toasted Homemade Garlic Bread, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Red Onions and Capers, tossed in a Champagne Vinaigrette topped with shaved Gruyère Cheese served on a Bed of Salad Greens
Split Pea Soup………………………..$8
Split Pea Soup with Potatoes, Carrots and Smoked Ham
Sauerfleisch………………………..$25
Filets of Pork Tenderloin marinated in White Wine, Onions, Garlic and Old World Spices served with Spätzle.
We’d like to recommend a wine, we’ve added to our wine selection: Affentaler Spatburgunder – a German Pinot Noir from the Baden region. The wine presents a perfect interplay of fruit, tannins and a delicate, balanced sweetness. It pairs well with heavy pasta dishes, beef and veal. Besides the bottle having a fun design, the story behind the name “Affental” is even more interesting. Affental means Monkey Valley, but don’t think there are any monkeys residing in Germany’s wine regions. The name comes from the Cistercian monks who first began cultivating Pinot Noir there over 700 years ago. They built a chapel near the vineyards and their cries of “Ave Maria” led the locals to call it the Ave Tal (Ave Valley). Over time this mutated into “Affental.” Glass $12/ Bottle $42
A little late in the day, but we wanted to mention today is our 27th anniversary. This anniversary would not have been possible without the support and loyal patronage of our guests, and the hard work of our staff. We are thankful for both and look forward to more normal times ahead.
Our staff has a confirmed case of COVID and for the safety of our guests and staff we are taking the utmost precautions – the restaurant will be closed and quarantined until further notice.
For further updates, or if you have any questions, please reach us here as no one will be available to answer the phone at the restaurant.
We will get through this together!! Mask up and be kind to each other
Honey Crisp Apples, Celery, Grapes, in a Mayonnaise-Sour Cream Dressing topped with Walnuts, served on a Bed of Mixed Greens tossed in a Cranberry – Apple Vinaigrette
Hexensuppe (Witch’s Brew)………………………..$8
A slightly spicy soup with Pickled Cabbage, Tomatoes, Mushrooms, Ground Beef and bits of tender Beef, Corn, Banana Peppers, Bell Peppers, finished off with some Sour Cream (also called Hexen Suppe)
Lammkeule (Lambshank)………………………..$29
Lambshank served with Mashed Potatoes, Bacon Wrapped Green Beans on a Rosemary Garlic Sauce
Thinly sliced White and Red Cabbage, Carrots, Red Onions, Parsley, and Poppy Seeds, tossed in a homemade Honey Mustard dressing topped with Blue Cheese Crumbles.
Beer Cheese Soup……………………….$8
Beer Cheese Soup made with Ayinger Oktoberfest Beer and topped with crispy Bacon and a dash of Smoked Paprika
Oktoberfest Veal Bratwurst……………………….$19
Veal Bratwursts served with Pan-Fried Potatoes and Sauerkraut
It’s a beautiful day to get some German food – TO GO, as we have decided to not yet open for dine in service! Each entree comes with a FREE dessert. Strawberry Napoleons ($11) are also available, while supplies last.
We are also German Beers & Wines at discounted prices. Our selection of beers (all $5): -Warsteiner -Hofbrau Lager/ Hofbrau Dark -Spaten -Augustiner Edelstoff -Kolsch -Franziskaner (Wheat) -Erdinger (Wheat) -Kostritzer Dark
Our White Wine selection (all $15/bottle): -Riesling Kabinett -Zeller Schwarze Katz -Gewurztraminer – Dr Loosen Dry Riesling -Clean Slate Riesling -Piesporter Michelsberg Riesling -Gruner Veltliner (comparable to Sauvignon Blanc)
Curbside Take-Out until further notice: Bratwurst + side…………………$18** Chicken Wiener Art +side……..$17 Chicken Ragout + side……….….$21 Beef Sauerbraten + side….….…..$21** Beef Gulasch + side………………$21** Pork Rahm Schnitzel + side…….$21 Pork Jäger Schnitzel + side……..$23 Sides: Spätzle, Red Cabbage, Sauerkraut, Pan-Fried Potatoes with Onion & Bacon **Gluten Free Vegetarian options are currently only Spätzle, Pan-Fried Potatoes (with Onion) Free Dessert included! Take-Out is available from 5pm-7pm Thursday – Saturday until further notice, when calling please have your credit card ready. Price + 6% tax Beer & Wine available at discounted price
GRATUITY IS APPRECIATED TO SUPPORT OUR STAFF Thank You!
Bite-sized Pieces of Toasted Homemade Garlic Bread, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Red Onions and Capers, tossed in a Champagne Vinaigrette topped with shaved Gruyère Cheese served on a Bed of Salad Greens
Bratwurst Soup………………………..$8
Flavorful, Brothy Soup with sliced Bratwurst, White Cabbage, Potatoes, and Carrots
Mustard Chicken………………………..$21
Tender Bits of Chicken with Mushrooms, Onions and Green Peas in a Whole Grain Mustard White Wine Sauce served with Spätzle
(Bavarian Sausage Salad) Thinly sliced Bavarian Cold Cuts, Swiss Cheese, Sweet Pickles and Onions tossed in a Vinaigrette Dressing served on a Bed of Greens garnished with Tomatoes.
Cheese Soup………………………..$8
Creamy Soup made with a blend of Melted Cheese, Ground Beef and finely chopped Mushrooms and Onions.
Beef Burgundy………………………..$26
Tender Medallions of Beef cooked in a Burgundy Wine Sauce topped off with sauteed Mushrooms, crispy Bacon and sweet Pearl Onions.
Sliced Endive Leaves, Granny Smith Apples, Caramelized Walnuts and Blue Cheese Crumbles tossed in a Home-Made Cream Vinaigrette garnished with Salad Greens.
Kale Soup………………………..$8
Brothy Kale Soup with Potatoes, Carrots, Smoked Pork and Sausage
Allgäuer Chicken………………………..$21
Breaded Chicken Breast stuffed with Goat Cheese and Roasted Sweet Pepper on a Rosemary, Pink Peppercorn Sauce served with Spätzle.
On December 18th, 1993, after months of remodeling, the Greipel Family, all born and raised in Germany, except the oldest daughter Simone (born in London, England), finally opened the “Gasthaus” at its present location.
Executive chef/owner Michael Greipel together with Chef Justin Huber, create authentic dishes from Old World recipes. Annemarie Greipel, her daughter Simone, and granddaughter Molly, and friendly staff are responsible for taking care of the guests, many of them regulars.
Since opening in 1993, the menu has grown from a few items to a large selection. Everything is made from scratch, using only the finest and freshest ingredients. Michael handpicks all his meats, fruits and vegetables daily. Annemarie and her daughters make all the desserts daily, in house from family recipes.
While most of the entrees are ‘a la carte’, special requests are gladly accommodated after a short consultation with the chefs.
Parties and take-out orders are welcomed.
The Gasthaus can seat approximately 60-70 people. The décor, which includes two ‘Chalets,’ is a mixture of family pictures and personal items from the Greipel’s home in Germany (Bochum) and gifts from guests. A family member painted the two murals on the walls. The female servers, several of them from Germany or Europe, wear traditional Dirndl dresses.
The whole restaurant is available for private parties or special occasions. There has even been a real wedding in one of the ‘Chalets’. For many years ‘Wave 3’ TV (NBC affiliate) has broadcast a live show from the restaurant.
The Gasthaus Team has taken part in cooking demonstrations on TV as well as the ‘Home and Garden Show’.
The Gasthaus consistently receives positive reviews from newspapers and magazines. The ‘Guide to the Best Restaurants in America’ has named the Gasthaus ‘The Best German Restaurant’ in Louisville for 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016.
People visit from all over America and the world, which the guest books confirm. The whole Gasthaus Team, many of them having been there since ‘day one,’ take great pride in everything they do.
The Gasthaus is conveniently located on the corner of I-264 (Watterson Express Way), Brownsboro Road and Rudy Lane. The address is 4812 Brownsboro Center, Louisville, Ky 40207. Opening hours are for dinner only, Tuesdays-Saturdays from 6pm until 9:30pm. Closed Sundays and Mondays. Reservations are highly recommended, especially for large parties and on weekends! Please call 502-899-7177 to place a reservation.
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