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Gus's Restaurant & Tavern
- 10 Quassaick Ave, New Windsor, NY 12553

German restaurant, American restaurant ★4.0·$$

10 Quassaick Ave, New Windsor, NY 12553, USA

4.0
Excellent old school German/American restaurant/tavern. The food and service were both fantastic. They serve a smaller menu for lunch. They have Spaten and Franziskaner Hefeweizen on tap. I recommend the Schnitzel, the Sauerbraten, and the strudel. They have parking off street. - Stephen Pivonka
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Gus's Restaurant & Tavern Introduce

For generations of New York residents in the Hudson Valley, Gus's Restaurant & Tavern has been a landmark of exceptional dining, seamlessly blending rich, traditional German recipes with beloved American classics. Beyond its celebrated role as a cozy, historic restaurant in New Windsor, Gus's also stands out as a professional, full-service caterer. Their catering service extends the warm, family-style hospitality and high-quality, comforting cuisine from their tavern directly to your private event or gathering.

The unique advantage of choosing Gus's for your catering needs lies in the distinct and versatile menu. Where many catering companies offer generic fare, Gus's provides a specialized selection that includes authentic German delicacies—like the renowned Sauerbraten and various Schnitzel preparations—alongside top-tier American options, such as prime steaks and seafood. This blend ensures an unforgettable, customized menu that is perfect for any occasion, from an elegant evening affair to a robust corporate lunch or a celebratory family gathering.

With a heritage dating back to 1934, this family-owned establishment has served the community for four generations, building a reputation for preparing time-honored dishes using founders' original recipes. When planning an event in the New Windsor area, Gus's catering brings a piece of this local history and a commitment to quality that is truly unparalleled. They specialize in creating customized menus, allowing clients to craft a perfect dining experience, whether it's a casual BBQ, a lobster bake, or a formal seated dinner.

Location and Accessibility

Gus's Restaurant & Tavern is centrally located at 10 Quassaick Ave, New Windsor, NY 12553. This strategic location in the Hudson Valley, situated conveniently between Newburgh, Cornwall, and New Windsor, makes it easily accessible for customers picking up catering orders or for their catering team deploying to event sites across the Orange County region. The location is known to locals, positioned just off a main route, ensuring efficient logistics.

The establishment prides itself on ensuring accessibility for all guests and catering clients. For in-house private parties or for easy access during pickup, the location includes comprehensive accessibility features:

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance for seamless entry and exit.
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot, supplemented by ample free street parking.
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom and seating within the tavern for comfortable on-site dining or event planning consultations.

The availability of both a free parking lot and free street parking is a significant amenity for both customers and staff, simplifying the process of managing larger catering orders and on-site consultations.

Services Offered

As a highly-rated local restaurant and professional caterer, Gus's offers a wide array of services designed to meet diverse event needs throughout the New York area:

  • Full-Service Off-Premise Catering: Providing customized menus for events held at external venues, offices, or private homes. Gus's works with clients to design menus for any occasion, from casual BBQs to elegant black-tie affairs.
  • On-Site Private Event Hosting: The restaurant accommodates private parties and group dining, offering a cozy and historic setting for groups up to 60 people for a sit-down meal or a slightly larger gathering for a cocktail party.
  • Customized Catering Menus: Specializing in creating bespoke menus that draw from their German/American expertise, including Buffet and Plated options with a focus on fresh, high-quality ingredients.
  • Specialized German Menu Items: Catering packages feature unique items such as Sauerbraten, various Schweineschnitzel and Kalbsschnitzel dishes, Kassler Rippchen, and Rouladen.
  • Classic American & Seafood Offerings: Catering menus also feature favorites like NY Strip Steak, Gus' Meatloaf, Sliced Roast Beef, Pesto Salmon, and Stuffed Sole, ensuring broad appeal.
  • Beverage Service: As a tavern with a full bar onsite, they offer a great beer selection (including Spaten and Franziskaner on tap), a variety of cocktails, hard liquor, and fine wines, which can be incorporated into event packages.
  • Dessert and Coffee Service: Offering a wide range of desserts and a commitment to great coffee, ensuring a complete meal experience.
Features / Highlights

Gus's Restaurant & Tavern is distinguished by several unique features that elevate its catering service above typical options in the New York region:

  • Historic, Four-Generation Family Ownership: Operating since 1934, the establishment offers a rare depth of experience and a commitment to preserving traditional, high-quality recipes, ensuring a genuine, home-cooked feel to all catered food.
  • Dual-Cuisine Expertise: The menu's successful fusion of authentic German cuisine (Hasenpfeffer, Anna's Stuffed Cabbage) and classic American comfort food (Ny Strip Steak, Gus' Meatloaf) provides clients with unmatched culinary flexibility.
  • Exceptional German Beer and Drink Selection: For catered events where beverage service is required, the "Great beer selection," "Great coffee," and "Full Bar" capabilities are significant highlights, appealing to guests who appreciate quality drinks.
  • Cozy and Historic Atmosphere: When booking an on-site private event, the venue offers a distinctive "Casual," "Cozy," and "Historic" backdrop, which provides a unique and memorable setting compared to standard banquet halls.
  • Adaptability for All Events: With popular dining slots for "Lunch" and "Dinner," and the ability to host "Groups," Gus's can effortlessly handle both daytime corporate catering and evening special event catering.
  • Focus on Fast and Friendly Service: The tavern is highlighted for its "Fast service," a critical feature that translates directly to efficient, professional execution for all off-site catering deliveries and on-site event management.
Contact Information

To inquire about catering services, reserve the space for a private party, or discuss menu options, the professional team at Gus's Restaurant & Tavern can be reached at the following contact points.

Address: 10 Quassaick Ave, New Windsor, NY 12553

Phone: (845) 561-3113

What is Worth Choosing

Gus's Restaurant & Tavern is the optimal choice for catering in the New Windsor and greater Hudson Valley area of New York because it offers a rare combination of culinary tradition, versatility, and professional service. Choosing Gus's means you are not just getting food—you are getting a multi-generational legacy of quality German and American cuisine delivered right to your event.

For clients planning an event, the ability to feature unique dishes like Jager Schweineschnitzel or Kalbshaxe provides a conversation-starting, memorable menu that standard caterers cannot replicate. Moreover, the flexibility to also include universally loved options like Sliced Roast Beef, Pesto Salmon, or a perfectly cooked NY Strip Steak ensures all guests will be delighted. The commitment to preparing dishes from original, time-tested recipes guarantees that every plate, from the first appetizer to the main course, carries the authentic, comforting taste the restaurant is famous for.

Furthermore, the convenience and amenities offered—including easy parking, full bar capabilities, acceptance of all major credit cards, and an environment that is good for kids (high chairs available)—make the entire process of planning your catering simple and stress-free. For New York area residents seeking high-quality, distinctive, and professionally executed catering, Gus's Restaurant & Tavern in New Windsor offers unparalleled value and experience.

Gus's Restaurant & Tavern Menu

  • Our Sea Food Offerings

  • Pesto Salmon $24.00

    8 oz. filet of wild caught salmon with a pesto crust served with mashed potato and vegetables

  • Cajun Salmon $24.00

    8 oz filet of wild caught salmon with a cajun crust served with mashed potato and vegetables

  • Ahi Tuna $22.00

    Sushi grade wild caught yellow fin encrusted in sesame seed, pan seared, topped with a sweetened orange and ginger sauce served with rice and fresh vegetable of the day

  • Broiled Fillet Of Sole $18.00

    Served with gus' mashed and fresh vegetable of the day

  • Stuffed Sole $23.00

    Sole stuffed with shrimp and crab served with fresh vegetable and gus' mashed

  • Baby Hard Shell Clams Over Linguini" 19 $19.00

    These delicate fish are sautéed in dry white wine, fresh garlic & shallot with banana peppers served over linguini

  • Gus' Meatloaf $18.00

    Zesty homemade meatloaf with fresh vegetable and gus' mashed potato

  • Sliced Roast Beef $20.00

    Thinly sliced sirloin tip with fresh vegetable and real mashed potato

  • Hamburger $12.00

    On a potato roll with steak fries

  • Ny Strip Steak $32.00

    Hand cut choice ny strip steak

  • Others

  • Sauerbraten $25.00

    German sour roast smothered in gravy served with dumpling and red cabbage

  • Schweineschnitzel, Schnitzel $20.00

    Fried breaded pork cutlet served with red cabbage and spätzle

  • Schweineschnitzel Ala Holstein $23.00

    Fried breaded pork cutlet topped with sunny side up eggs, anchovies and capers with red cabbage and spätzle

  • Jager Schweineschnitzel $21.00

    Fried breaded pork cutlet topped with caramelized onions, sautéed mushrooms topped with a riesling based gravy

  • Hungarian Goulash $20.00

    Beef stew simmered in caramelized onion gravy served with red cabbage and spätzle

  • Kalbsschnitzel $24.00

    (Veal schnitzel) fried breaded veal cutlet served with red cabbage and spätzle

  • Kalbsschnitzel Ala Holstein $26.00

    Fried breaded veal cutlet topped with sunny side up eggs, anchovies and capers with red cabbage and spätzle

  • Jager Schnitzel $25.00

    Fried breaded veal cutlet topped with caramelized onions, sautéed mushrooms and riesling gravy

  • Kalbshaxe $28.00

    Very tender fore shank of veal braised and served with red cabbage and spätzle

  • Hasenpfeffer $29.00

    Rabbit braised after brining in dry white wine with shallots, garlic, juniper, clove and bay leaf then oven baked (simply out of this world)

  • Kassler Rippchen $22.00

    Smoked bone in pork chop with sauerkraut and brat kartuffelin

  • Wiesswurst, Veal Sausage $24.00

    Served with house made red cabbage and spätzle and munchen sweet mustard single wurst $18, double wurst

  • Roast Loin Of Pork $24.00

    Served with sauerkraut and mashed potatoes

  • Roast Duck $23.00

    1/2 duck prepared north german style, stuffed with fruits & nuts then topped with a plum sauce

  • Rouladen $24.00

    Sirloin thinly sliced stuffed with caramelized onion, bacon, sweet relish. Then rolled and braised and finished with a savory sauce served with house made red cabbage and spätzle

  • Anna's Stuffed Cabbage $20.00

    The original chef's recipe served with kraut and mashed potato

Gus's Restaurant & Tavern Details

  • Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
  • Delivery
  • Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great coffee
  • Serves local specialty
  • Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining
  • Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
  • Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Hard liquor
  • Wine
  • Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service
  • Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom
  • Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Historic
  • Crowd

  • Groups
  • Locals
  • Planning

  • Accepts reservations
  • Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • Credit cards
  • Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • Parking

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Gus's Restaurant & Tavern Location

Gus's Restaurant & Tavern

10 Quassaick Ave, New Windsor, NY 12553, USA

Gus's Restaurant & Tavern Reviews

An average rating of ★4.4 from 321 user reviews.

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