This restaurant serves authentic German fare that reminds me of the food my mother made for us growing up. It has been years since I had German potato salad like my mom’s, and it was wonderful. They also have a very good beer list, I happened to order one of the beers on the daily special list. It was a very good, stout German beer. My server was nice, and I really enjoyed the atmosphere in the restaurant. As I was dining alone, I asked if I could have a booth and they had a nice cozy booth that was just perfect. I felt like I could have spent longer in that restaurant had I had some good company and conversation. Very comforting atmosphere. As I was leaving, I saw a large family with children entering. They all looked so happy to be there, the kids merrily skipping to their seating, that I could tell they had been there many times before. Gerst Bavarian Haus is a restaurant with a community vibe to it - not just a place to eat, but also a place to enjoy friends’ or family members’ conversations and company.