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Guss Restaurant & Tavern in New Windsor
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Location on the map
New Windsor, Orange County, New York, US
Service options
Dine-in
Yes
Delivery
No
Health and safety
Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits
Yes
Highlights
Great coffee
Yes
Popular for
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Yes
Offerings
Coffee
Yes
Comfort food
Yes
Dining options
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Catering
Yes
Dessert
Yes
Amenities
Good for kids
Yes
High chairs
Yes
Toilets
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Cosy
Yes
Historic
Yes
Crowd
Groups
Yes
Planning
Accepts reservations
Yes
Phone: +1 845-561-3113
Site: https://www.gusrestaurant.com/
Site: https://www.gusrestaurant.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:Closed
- Tuesday:11:30AM–8:30PM
- Wednesday:11:30AM–8:30PM
- Thursday:11:30AM–8:30PM
- Friday:11:30AM–9PM
- Saturday:11:30AM–9PM
- Sunday:Closed
Comments (179)
Went there for birthday lunch with my daughter. Food was excellent we especially liked the smoked salmon appetizer. Schnitzel, red cabbage and potato pancakes good too. The very nice waitress heard us talking about my birthday. She brought a dish of ice cream with a candle at the end of our meal. Very enjoyable.
Then come in here for a minute years since my children are small that are now grown hasnt changed one bit I mean food and fair when they make the cream of mushroom soup a roast beef is always rare in sliced thin
Good german food. Owner and staff very friendly! Will go back.
My wife is German from Wiesbaden Germany. We travel often and always seek to find good German Food. We were really surprised when we stopped for lunch at Guss. The food, beverage, and hospitality were wonderful. We will definitely be back and highly recommend this establishment for great German Food, great service, and very warm hospitality.
First time visitor but not the last... Debbie (our server) was great, food was delicious and the atmosphere was wonderful. Go check this place out...
The best Hungarian Goulash Ive ever had! The salad my wife had was filling and did not skimp at all. The service was great and I cant wait to go back!Great place for German fare, highly recommended.
Well, some day Im going to visit that place once again, since it holds a lot of tresured memories. Hope the owners prosper and wish tham good luck.
Always good food and service have never been disappointed.
Last night a couple with two very young children came onto Gus 25 minutes late for their reservation. We honored the reservation they were seated at 6:55 pm. They ordered appetizers and dinner (we normally anticipate an hour and a half to two hours to accommodate a party of four) they received the apps and then were served salads and had received their entrees when I noticed the little girl becoming antsy. I asked the mother if the little girl needed the ladies room. The mother said no. the mother seemed out of sorts. The mother said I want to speak to a manager. I said that would be me. She then told me that they had been at the table for an hour and a half and had no service. A blatant lie. Not knowing all of the particulars I took her at her word and suggested that if she was dissatisfied she could leave an there will be no charges. They promptly left. Thereafter I found out what had actually transpired. Some people should not dine out
Cannot possibly say enough good things about this place!!!!!! My family and i were up in New York for the day from jersey and due to unfortunate circumstances we needed a place to stop for dinner: they accommodated us, a party of 10, with no problem. They helped turn an otherwise sad day around into a completely uplifting moment. The staff, the owner, the food. Everything was amazing!!! Would leave 100 stars if I could!!!
I cannot thank the staff enough for turning our familys day around. Incredible service, delicious food, and over all a wonderful time. I cannot recommend this place or the wonderful people who work there enough. Thank you thank you. Please go see for yourself how great this place is!
We had dinner at 3pm Sat. It was very busy. People seated well apart. Place was spotless. Food was excellent and the price reasonable. Had Annas stuff cabbage. Staff was friendly and worked well under pressure. Will definitely return.
Appetizers were pretty good, I highly recommend the pierogi. Cant say the same for the entrees, the wurst was dry and the veal schnitzel was really thick and chewy at parts.
Food is always Great. I come here with my family of four and the staff is always nice and so is the owner. We just came here for my sisters birthday party turning 11. They were really nice to us. Eggplant Napoleon is always great and so is the pork schnitzel. Great staff, service, and food.
This is the most iconic family-owned restaurant in the Hudson Valley. Ive been dining here since a child, and have the absolute best memories to go along with it all. I do prefer this style of food during the winter months because its so comforting on a cold night. The smoked trout appetizer is perfect. For dinner entrees, I have a few favorites, but in the last few years Ive been choosing from their Regional German specials, and they will not disappoint. The meatloaf and classic turkey entree is also a winner. The interior is frozen in time, with pine walls and great lighting. Please never update the look. Its perfect just the way it is. Theres always a great beer selection, and they make a mean martini.
Out with some friends: our choices for dinner included Potato Pancake, stuff cabbage, NY Strip, Pea soup, Eggplant appetizer which all were good. No complaints here and we are planning to stop by again. Nice to find a local place for German food. Waitress was attentive and took care of us when we needed something.
The friendliest owners I have ever met. The food was amazing. The stuffed cabbage is a must and the Pierogies are to die for. My husband had the rabbit delicious 😋Our new favorite place ❤️
Sauerbraten is always excellent. For that matter, every meal I have had here is excellent, Ive always stuck to German fare in all honesty, but Im sure every choice is excellent. Apple Strudel with amazing whipped cream and vanilla ice cream is terrific. The beer selection is excellent. I always enjoy a meal here and have also enjoy ending a ride with some excellent German libation. A great place I sincerely hope is around for another 7 decades.
Met the owner tonight. Very very funny guy. Liked him immediately. My potatoe pancakes were big. Steak was perfect. Little char with the perfect pink of a medium steak. Only needed a touch of salt. Perfect. Big fan will come again you should too.
I love the people, the food, the atmosphere. It is our go to place every time. Great value and quality of food.
I call this excellent restaurant once a month since I like the special atmosphere that is part of this place. The team is awfuly loving and qualified. The service is deeply fast. Also, the food they cook is first-rate. I visited more than once and I was always pleased. The expense is fair. I highly suggest this place to to all.
Wonderful place! Family owned and operated for 3 generations. Food is always impeccable. They serve a tasty selection of German foods that are prepared traditionally, as well as a fantastic selection of american picks. Their roast beef dinner will remind you of Mom’s homemade Sunday dinner as kid. Its the ultimate comfort food. The NY strip steak is my very favorite, always cooked to perfection, I order it with their creamy homemade mashed potatoes and fresh veggies. The shrimp cocktail is always fresh, served with a zesty homemade cocktail sauce. A couple of other must try appetizers here are the Clammer Jammers and the Eggplant Napoleon, both are amazing. This is one place where you do not want to skip the bread. It is a signature of Gus’s. They make their own rye bread, fresh sliced for each table and its out of this world. Something else worth mentioning, most of the servers have been working here for years and years and years. Im talking like 10, 20 years. I feel that is a credit to the lovely dedicated family that owns this restaurant. Family is always on hand and very friendly. Many recipes are old family recipes that they take great pride in serving. My family has been going here since the 60s. Nowadays my husband and I rarely go anywhere else. Why would we? Great food, great service, great prices and if I am going to spend my money going out somewhere, I am happy to give it to a family that really cares about their business, employees and their customers being happy.
Incredibly nice folks serving Best in Bavaria quality schnitzel, grandfathers recipe rye bread, and spaten on tap. Sweetest owners, this place is open since 1934, family owned.
Amazing Staff and great place to take the family! Amazing prime rib! Just remember to reserve your prime rib before getting there well worth it!
Fantastic place with a great atmosphere. Food is a better quality over price. I have made it a point to keep coming back since I discovered this restaurant.
Disappointing. Always wanted to check the place out, so we went for lunch today. They had a lunch menu with a separate Specials menu which showed the Schnitzel and the Hungarian Goulash as specials for a reduced price. Well, we figured it was a good deal and we ordered both specials. When the check came, we were charged the regular price. I mentioned it to the waitress and she brought it to the attention of the owner. According to him, the specials menu was printed out with the wrong price and he would not honor the sales price shown. We had to pay the higher price. We really felt tricked and being German myself, I have to say, if this would have happened in Germany, the owners would have handled this in a much more professional manner. Do you want your customers coming back or not? Very disappointing and additionally, the food was nothing to get excited about. We will not go back there.
I enjoyed my visit here. It was very laid back and comfortable. I ordered bratwurst and dumplings. The brats were very good, but those dumplings with the bacon in them I think were the best dumplings Ive ever had. Dinkelacker on tap..you cant go wrong if you like German fare. Thanks, cant wait to come back! Prost!
It cannot be mistaken for anything else but a long time German bar/restaurant. While the food is authentic and the beer ice cold it just isnt real good authentic food. It is okay but no wow factor, I must come back. Staff was very friendly but it does not have the it factor.
Food was good. They nickel and dime you. I was charged $1.50 for my salad dressing. That is absolutely ridiculous.
We are always greeted and remembered! The staff is always amazing! Oh, and the food? By far the best German restaurant around! Not saying the others arent good, but Guss is spectacular. The saurbraten, pork loin and saurkraut are my favorite! Just remember to call and reserve the prime rib on the weekend!
Food didnt have any taste and when you said thank you to the waitress she said aha, no thank you at all. Very unprofessional.
Apps were awesomeDinner just okayGood drinks
Last week was the first time in this restaurant. But It is absolutely not the last time. We had great time with the attentive service, with the excellent cuisine and wine and with the modest cost. We will no doubt return there soon.
One of my preferred spots to grab some food. convenient location, clean, and excellent customer service. Highly recommended!
The service was a little bit to be desired tonight. My wife had ordered her food and when it came out it was cold. She had asked for water and was put off until someone else at the table had asked for water as well. Again she asked the waitress to bring her a glass of Pepsi and it never showed up until I asked her about it. My meal was ok but nothing to write home about it. Prime rib was cooked how I like it but the mashed potatoes were cold and nasty tasting.
Down to earth atmosphere. Service was excellent. Food delicious
Meh... I had the Sauerbraten, which was pretty much dry and mealy, despite the gravy, which was quite delicious... the sides were okay, but not exceptional, IMHO...
Great food. And I mean great as in AWAESOME. They have some German American dishes and lots of solid Americana. Everything is made in house. Beer was good and atmosphere was friendly, clean, and comfortable. Its exactly what you want from a small town restaurant and bar. Owner was working bar and was spot on with food and drink recommendations. Offered samples of even the lesser known vegetable that came with dinner. 75% of people were regulars and they offered great conversation. Some people were speakmg German which was cool. I cant wait to come back.
Old family run restaurant, German. Small family style. Friday night special is great primrib, or home made Turkey. Great home made bread, well drinks and beers, soda or water for the kids. Also other German items. Over flow parking lot across the street. Can be a little on the costly side, but food is well worth it . Take most major credit cards,as well as cash. Can become quite busy on weekends, closed Mondays.
Excellent. I took my father there after we just met at 50 year. He was so happy with Guss we went back for a 2nd time with my step mother. My dad wanted to to go back for the prime rib. He absolutely love it the first time, and had to have it the 2nd time. He comes from Maryland just to go to Guss. And get his prime rib he loved it since I suggested it the first time. So definitely go to Guss for the prime rib its worth the trip.
Stop by Gus soon. They have renovated the interior but the same great staff is still there. Order the potato pancakes and the Fleish und Kaiser teller ( German antipasta platter). You will not be disappointed!
Home cooking at its best! Our waitress Debbie was friendly and attentive and Richard is the ultimate host. The homemade rye bread and potato pancakes are a must!
Stopped for lunch, did not look like much from outside but was very quaint inside. The service was excellent and the specials were fantastic, Schnitzel and SaurBraten. We stayed for dessert, the Raspberry Crepes were truly to die for, the Plum Dumpling and the Apple Strudel were delicous! We will return.
Enjoyed the employees, staff. Waitresses. Everyone friendly & attentive. Food delicious and more than enough.
Been driving past this place for a few years. Tonight decided to give a chance wanted to try something local and different. Food was good, not exactly as I remembered growing up eating at my Aunt(German). If your nearby and looking for something that is not the same ol’ then I would recommend stopping in.
Never had it before but it was nice. Not really for me but my wife (who didnt want it) loved it. Will try again another day to see what else they have.
An authentic place with a 75 year family history. ALWAYS accommodating and food never disappoints. Duck is my favorite as well as roast pork! 15$-30$ pet person
First time there. Eggplant app , beef stroganoff, mashed potatoes and red cabbage and apple strudel with ice cream for dessert.. Everything was absolutely delicious.
I absolutely loved their dishes and service, fantastic area right next to my residence. The staff members are always very friendly. Highly recommended.
The baked clams were delicious, the veal was good, the only thing I didnt like was the spatzel, it wasnt cooked properly, to soggy! The waitress was great! Not cheap , but good!
The best German food I’ve ever had. Great atmosphere - can’t wait to visit again!
Great food with traditional German dishes. Family-owned and operated by a lovely couple with old-fashioned pride in service and quality. Kudos.
Wonderful German food in a friendly place. Comfort food at uts best.
Great staff! Great homemade food! Debbie and Rich are both truly amazing.
Guss is constantly good homemade German cooking! Never disappointed.
Guss is a great restaurant! Aside from having several family celebrations there, it is a great lunch destination.
Yumalis...... Just had lunch, a delicious open face Ruben, tender, juicy, flavorful. Service was great, stafff super friendly. We dont go there enough. Happy we stopped by..
What a hidden jem! The good is great! Its so homey and beautiful inside! The staff is superb and the owner is great. I definitely recommend coming in for dinner!
Had a excellent experience here with my son. The food arrives rapidly and the service is just excellent. Prices are convenient.
Ive been customer here my entire life. Just had best duck ever! A family run business you wont find this quality this good and consistent any where else.
Been great since the 60s
Great food! Great staff! One of our local favorites.
Very friendly service .Food is good to. Great atmosphere.
Great German food as well as burgers,steaks and comfort food. Small enough to make you feel welcome and you leave satisfied.
Great experience from the minute we walked in the door we were greeted with such love and camaraderie we were in a place where it was almost as if were home from the delicious meal to the waitresses bartender just the whole atmosphere was amazing
The current owner is the grandson of the original owners of the restaurant. He spoke with all of the guests and described the recipes and the history of the food served. Everything was excellent.
A local institution, Guss is a German restaurant with good food, a large bar and friendly staff. Good Parking as well.
The staff was very nice and the food was goid german fare
My go-to place for authentic German cuisine nice atmosphere great food good service
Needed a gluten free meal to go for my mom and they were very helpful. Ive always loved this place.
Awesome service and friendly people who will put a smile on your face. The food is reasonably priced German American...highly recommended
Great restaurant with indoor and outdoor dining. Authentic German and specially menu.
Great food. Great service. Great people. This place is so good for getting together with friend and family.
I always come buying some food in here. I loved the fast customer service and well cooked food. I recommend this place.
Always laughs here ,Debbie is the best . Will return for drinks and eats .
Delicious chicken salad and the best steak fries ever! Definitely coming back for some bratwurst!!
Excellent lunch with ice cold Spaten.
Cold draft beer, great food and service !
The food and service was great very friendly place
Charming atmosphere, cold beer, nice wait staff food was fine.
A very traditional classic american cousine excellent and fresh food.
Wonderful food great atmosphere and new and updated tables chair and decor!!!
Awsome
Best roast beef on fridays and Saturdays also potato pancakes
Debbie is not very friendly. We had prime rib that was tasteless. Do not waste your money.
The food is solid, awesome old school bar. Cold German pints, perfect post hiking sustainance.
This spot is fantastic! Fair rates, large portions and the staff members are regularly super friendly.
Love the food, never had bad dish. Highly recommend it to everyone.
Great food. Excellent service. Great older time atmosphere.
Tried both the German and American fare, both were excellent! Service was friendly and quick, definitely will be back.
Great food and cold Spaten beer. Not cheap, but worth it!
Fantastic. Food and service was great. We really need more German restaurants.
Debbie (our waitress I think?) was great.
Guss Tavern has been around for as long as I can remember - iconic place - fantastic food.
Home style food and great beer, what else to wish for?
The food is delicious. Our waitress was excellent
Great food. Great service. Always enjoy a visit here.
20 years since Ive been there and it was just as good as I remember it being.
Pricey. Food not seasoned or some were over seasoned.
Great German food. Quick service and friendly staff.
Food and service is great. I have never had a bad meal or service.
Always excellent food! Always excellent service! Highly recommended
Overpriced, mediocre food and unfriendly service. I will not return.
Food tastes like nothing
Im not rating this just because its my families restaurant, I am rating from truth and if more of the younger to middle age group would go there and try it youd be amazed
Best Genuine German food in our area
Great customer service, wonderful ambience, fantastic food.
Wonderful food! Super friendly staff!
Excellent food sauerbraten just like my grandmother
Great German food & beer!! 4th Generation!!
Good food, fair prices, and good service!!! This is worth a try!!!😀😃😄
Really good restaurant. Great german food.
Great place for a beer and homemade dinner.
Good food and service. Nice atmosphere, very friendly
Great food, service & atmosphere.
It was the best.food and service outstanding! We will come back!
One of my favorite places to eat!!
Wonderful comfort food and great beer too.
Fresh from Munich on tap and the schnitzel was delicious 10/10
Good food and friendly staff and own er.
Best roast beef every Friday
Way over priced. Food so so. Service incredibly slow.
Been going there for years and the as always is great!
Poor and tasteless prime rib and unfriendly waitress
Great atmosphere to bring your girl friend cozy quiet
Great food German and American
Owner is not as friendly as his father was .use to be a nice spot to take my mom for lunch.
Great down home German American food!!
Had prime rib , it was ok Ive had better .
Great authentic German food!
Top notch food! Top notch service!
Quiet lunch good traditional german food
Pricey but delicious food!
Great food. Great people.
Wonderful atmosphere
Great food the duck was the best
Viscontis Christmas party the for was excellent
There prime rib is to die for,,,,, excellentService is great!!!!!
Still the best! Especially the service! Thanks, Kerry.
Great authentic German food
Great pork lunch !
Good meal. Good service. Ty
Always a great meal out.
Good food in a comfortable surrounding.
Very good staff and food!
As soon as you walk in, you know the place is special!!
Always dependable...never had a disappointment
Ok, primer rib dry.
Great German food!
Corned beef cant be beat for lunch!
Great service and food
Fantastic food and service.
Great service
Good old fashioned bar
Great spot for lunch.
Great food & bier...
Great place great food
Good food
Excellent food and service
The best;
Mmmm
Great for
Great Food!
JUST PLAIN GREAT
Great food
Great dinner
Food ... exquisite ... attention ... wonderful, to recommend and for sure, return ...
Totally recommendable ... we will be back ...
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Total reviews rating 4.5
179 Reviews for Guss Restaurant & Tavern 2023:
Review №1
2021-12-29I first ate at this restaurant about 25 years ago and the food was amazing! 25 years later, we decided to make the trip and were looking forward to another amazing dinner. Unfortunately, the dinner wasnt quite as amazing as I last remembered it. The food we had was all good, but not great. I dont know what happened after all these years, (maybe a different owner or chef) but it certainly wasnt worth more than 3 stars. The portions are decent, but dont expect to be taking home a doggy bag though. We had some mixed drinks, but they were way too strong to enjoy. Thats what shots are for. We mentioned it to the waitress and she kindly apologized and removed it off the bill (which was very fair). We just played it safe and had beer instead. I remember the place having an old world charm. The decor was still the same but they tried to modernize it by adding colored LED lighting. It was so out of place. It just made it look cheap. It was like bedazzling antique furniture. For what it cost to eat here, I wouldnt recommend it when there are so many more great restaurants in Orange County with better than average food.
Review №2
2022-03-06Gus has successfully owned + this establishment for over 40 years + for good reason! Uncompromising quality + authentic flavored German cuisine. Just when we thought we couldnt eat one more spaetzle + gravy, it was time for apple strudel We came as a bereavement group + left uplifted by the outstanding comfort food!
Review №3
2022-04-23I was curious about trying this place after moving in right down the block. Boy was I disappointed. Im not even sure how this place stays open after all these years because it is the worst German food I have ever tasted in my life. Clearly their time has long passed.
Review №4
2021-01-28The Spatan Octoberfest on tap was ice cold. The blue cheese on the salad was very creamy. The rye bread was very fresh. Mashed potatoes were fluffy. Red cabbage was tender. Schnitzel was crispy. $21.95 for the pork schnitzel dinner. $25.95 for the veal schnitzel dinner. Our waitress, Debbie, was very nice and did not rush us. Will be back.
Review №5
2021-01-17Absolutely amazing experience and incredible authentic German food. I’d have to say my favorite was the German potato salad and their bratwurst!! The rye bread is also their original recipe dating back to the 30s and it’s SO ridiculously good.Amazing atmosphere and German decorations, super nice owner and their dog Chloe was the best!12/10 will be back again.
Review №6
2022-06-06Delicious schnitzel and hoffbrau beer on tap. The only reason its not 5 stars is that they dont serve German style pretzels 😃
Review №7
2022-05-28Excellent roast beef on rye sandwich 😋
Review №8
2018-10-21Went with my family and they loved it!. Service was outstanding. Location was not that great and does not look appealing from outside. Once inside, things change. Good food. Definitely recommend!
Review №9
2021-02-21Richard has done such a great job and continues to have great food! So glad he is open and serving traditional German dishes and awesome specials. Love this place!
Review №10
2022-04-28Hadnt been in awhile. Still great. Got the schnitzel. Richard came and talked with us. Good guy. Will go back.