About
A Little Gasthaus History
***The Gasthaus German Restaurant is currently closed to in-house dining until further notice***
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 his kitchen team, create authentic dishes from Old World recipes. Annemarie Greipel, her daughter Nina and the 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 daughter Nina 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.
We are currently close for in-house dining as we are searching for a buyer with a German Heart to take over the restaurant. We thank you for your understanding!
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GASTHAUS: got 'kraut? 
This year it was Sauerbraten and Bratkartoffeln. The beef was so tender I only needed a fork. And how can you go wrong with potatoes, bacon, and onion!
Would like to order a dozen of brotchen…
We are sorry, but we don’t bake Brötchen at the Gasthaus. But we could offer Pretzels. Just call us at 502-899-7177 for more information.
Do you have sauerkraut balls ?
Mmmh, delicious, but we don’t have those. They are not authentic German food and are more a recipe that originates from the Midwest.
Thanks, sorry you don’t have them.
My mother used to make Rouladen with pickles, but my wife made them with asparagus wrapped with a thin slice of ham and Swiss cheese within the beef wrap. Try it.
We just made reservations for December 13. Do we have to order potato pancakes in advance?
Yes. Let us know how many please! Looking forward to seeing you guys!
Do you have gift certificates?
Yes, we do! Please call us at 502-899-7177 or come by 4812 Brownsboro Center, Louisville, Ky 40207
Do you serve pretzels?
With a days advance notice we can bake you some!
do you have pork shank?
not usually, but some times as a special!
Spatzle is not German at all. It’s totally Swiss. No authentic German restaurant would never serve Spatzle!
Dear Cathy
In case you’re not sure whether we are an authentic restaurant, we’d like to invite you to try out our establishment and see for yourself. Spätzle have several origins within Central Europe, they’re neither only German nor only Swiss. But most would argue they are Swabian.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spätzle
You are very misinformed, Spätzle is actually Schwaben like the owner said. Her restaurant is Authentic and she comes from Saarland(a state in Germany.) I have personally eaten there before and it is good even though I come from Bavaria our styles are different.
Totally German. Especially southwestern.
Will you be opening your dining room soon?
Hi Mr Engle,
We are waiting to hear more details about the Covid numbers before we make that decision. Please stay tuned, we will make an announcement!
Would love to come to your wonderful restaurant for my birthday, do you have any idea when you will be open for inside seating? Thanks!
Hopefully by end of June 2020
Need to consider having an option to place order online – I’ve been calling all day to put in an order but can’t get through – at this point, it’s just easier to go somewhere else.
Sorry, but we are closed at this moment for cleaning and reorganizing for our June 30 dining room reopening. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Do you have gift cards?
Yes. Just give us a call at 502-899-7177
I would like to order a carry out dinner for tomorrow to pick up on my way home from work. Trouble is, you all don’t open til 6:00 and that’s about when i would be leaving work so i was wondering if i could go ahead and place an order today for pick up tomorrow between 6:00 and 6:15…. treating myself to a special meal for my birthday!
Hi Kathy,
Please just give us a call and we can take care of you! 502-899-7177
Thanks!
I’d like to buy some of your apple strudel to take out.can you tell me on which days you make apple strudel? Also the price?
Thanks,very much
Hi Judith,
We make Apple Strudel daily. A whole strudel is $35. Please let us know if we can assist you further at 502-899-7177.
Thanks!
Do you ever have live, German music?
Hi Walter,
No, we don’t have live German music at the time.
Will the Gasthaus be open for carry out in December with the the current restaurant COVID-19 restrictions?
Hi Robert,
We don’t know yet. Please stay tuned!
The Greipel Family,
HAPPY 27th ANNIVERSARY! Carolyn and I wish you the best this day and we hope you are around for 27 more.We have enjoyed your fine cooking over these first 27 years, but more important to us is the friendship that has developed.We count you all as part of OUR FAMILY. This year has been tough on us all, but you amaze us as you continue to bring the BEST FOOD to the Kentuckiana region. We send you our love and thanks for all you do . Once again, CONGRATULATIONS !
Thank you Dave and Carolyn,
We truly appreciate your friendship and loyalty. Hope to see you soon!
-The Greipel Family
We very much loved the stroganoff and Wienerschnitzel. The accompanied sauces with each dish were great.
The German chocolate cherry cake was likewise delicious.
This was all done in takeaway. Served on our dishes and on a set table. Well done Gasthaus, you made my lovely wives birthday during this epidemic memorable.
Thank you for your kind words!
Hope to serve you again soon.
-The Gasthaus
I would like reservations for 2 on Thursday, March 12 at 6. Thank you!
Please call us at 502-899-7177.
Do you sell bottles of wine?
Yes, we do with food purchase.
What days and hours are you open? We have a gift card with no expiration date and would like to come for dinner. Please advise! Which evening is your slowest and we will come then. Thank you!
Hi Sharon,
We are open Tue-Sat 6-9:30pm, the best way to reach us is by phone at 502-899-7177.
Gift cards don’t expire.
Hope to see you soon!
-Gasthaus
Is it possible to order a whole dessert? I’m thinking Schwartzwälder Kirsche torte. What would the cost be? I would pick up on Friday.
Hi Heidi!
We’d be happy to make you a whole Blackforest Torte, each is $55 plus tax. Could you please give us a call on Tuesday after 1pm and speak to our pastry chef for details?
Thank you 502-899-7177
Was this restaurant on Dixie Highway in Louisville? Then moved south down dixie highway to a different community, like Brandenburg? We had a fierce discussion about the history of this restaurant, and can say if this is that restaurant, you will get a reservation of 4. All agreed the food was crazy good.
Hi Peggy,
No, we have no association with any other German restaurants. Our family came to Louisville, Ky in the mid 90s and opened up The Gasthaus at its current location on 4812 Brownsboro Center.
We’d love to see you, please call us for your reservation at 502-899-7177.
Thanks and see you soon!
Are reservations a must? Also do you have an official Facebook page?
Hi Barbara!
If we have a table available, we will seat walk ins, yes. However, reservations are recommended as we are very busy. Find us on Facebook at Gasthaus German Restaurant – Louisville.
Thanks and we look forward to seeing you soon!
We certainly can do that. Could you please provide us with your phone Nr?
Wonderful! My telephone number is 502-523-0078 or 502-523-0264. Thank you so much! Mom will be so happy! She is looking forward to your strawberry Napoleon!
I would like a dinner reservation for 3 people for Saturday, January 22. Around 6:00 or 6:30. Thank you
Dear Susan,
Please call us at 502-552-4075 on Tue-Sat starting from 2pm to place your reservation.
Are you still in business?I tried to call and make reservations,but the phone did not even ring and it hung up on me.I tried later again,but the same thing happened.
Yes, we are still in business. Not sure what happened. But try calling us Tue-Sat at 502-899-7177. You can reach us before 6pm!
I was wondering if you would be interested in making a donation for our upcoming auction for the Leukemia Lymphoma Society Visionaries of the Year? We are in a 10 week campaign to raise money for the LLS mission. I am committed to this organization because my husband was diagnosed wIth Acute Myeloid Leukemia in 2017, and has been fighting ever since. Our auction is May 14, 2022. I would love to talk with you about our event, thank you Donna Reed
Do you take reservations?
Yes! We recommend reservations. Please call us at 502-899-7177. See you soon!
How can I request a table for 4 on Friday 4//8/22 ?
Please call us at 502-899-7177
Looking to take some Bienenstich to my Oma this weekend! Was wondering if it would be available on Saturday April 16? Thank you!
Unfortunately, we are too short staffed this weekend to accommodate your request. We are sorry.
Can I make reservations for May 10th at 6:30 for two?
Hi Steve. Sorry, we are closed and cannot take reservations until further notice.
I read that you are closing. I’m sorry to hear that news. Will you be offering carry out for the rest of May, 2022?
No, sorry. The restaurant is closed!
So sorry to hear about you closing. Had many a fine meal there. How are gift certificates being redeemed? What is the actual closing date? Thanks, Jenny
Heard your closing when is the last day? Would love to visit one more time.
Was wondering when last day open will be
Hello wonderful ladies…
Tonight I called like I normally do and had my mouth all ready and heard your message. I wanted to cry I texted Big Phil and let him know. We both love your food so much. Miss you terribly
Sincerely,
Liska and Phil
If no one continues your restaurant, will you be publishing a German cookbook of those awesome recipes you all served over the years. I’d definitely buy it!!