A Taste of Home: Gerber’s Restaurant Brings Comfort to Greenup

A Taste of Home: Gerber’s Restaurant Brings Comfort to Greenup

Gerber’s Restaurant

Gideon Thompson

The Ashland Beacon

Homestyle cooking is something we all appreciate. Mom’s famous cornbread and soup beans, Dad’s weekend-warrior hamburgers and coleslaw that won everyone’s hearts at the table, and Grandmother’s summer chicken salads always made up for a long day spent out in the sun after running around with our friends. As a young adult, I spent hours with my grandmother at her dining table, snacking on her chosen dish of the day while talking about our favorite bands and what we understood of the world around us. Those wonderful and fulfilling dishes are something we all crave after grinding through the week, living on fast food and frozen dinners. But what if there were a way to make it through the week and still enjoy those home-cooked meals without having to find the time to spend hours in the kitchen preparing them?

Located at 954 Townhill Plaza in Greenup, Kentucky, Gerber’s Restaurant is a delightful and comforting dining establishment. Known for its homestyle meals, Gerber’s brings a sense of family and community to the table for all of its customers. Each day, owners Michael and Jody Gerber begin around 6 a.m., preparing food for hungry customers looking to refuel after a long day’s work.

Located in Townhill Plaza, Gerber’s Restaurant is in a convenient location for an easy lunch stop if you are in the area. The restaurant can be found just off U.S. 23 and Route 2, making it easy to spot and access. With a menu that caters to just about anyone’s taste buds, Gerber’s Restaurant offers everything from sandwiches and burgers to open-faced roast beef, spaghetti, and pork tenderloin.

À la carte items are a great way to become acquainted with the Gerber’s Restaurant menu. Customers can find favorites such as chili, brown beans and cornbread, and steak fries. Their desserts are a wonderful treat as well, bringing us back to our grandmother’s table, where a common sight might be blackberry cobbler or apple pie. If you are looking to fill up on a good, home-style meal, Gerber’s Restaurant offers plenty of options to satisfy your appetite.

There is nothing quite like a home-cooked meal to bring us back down from the daily routine. Finding a place that serves those types of meals has become less common as we watch the world move headstrong toward fast food and quick, grab-and-go meals. Each day comes with its own special offerings at Gerber’s Restaurant, where customers will find items such as Mike’s Open-Face Meatloaf on Thursdays and homemade lasagna. Each season brings its own pies and other specialty dishes to accommodate the changing weather and atmosphere, providing customers with an excellent experience throughout the year.

A family-oriented establishment with home-cooked food in mind is exactly what Gerber’s has to offer.

“We have been blessed to raise our family together at the restaurant, all while serving our community,” said Jody Gerber.

Having eaten there several times myself, I have never had a bad experience while dining at Gerber’s Restaurant. I found the menu easy to navigate, and the meatloaf, soup beans, and burgers were all greatly satisfying. Each dish was prepared well and arrived within a short wait.

If you are looking to beat the rush, the best time to dine is between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. during the week. Open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Gerber’s Restaurant is a great place to stop if you want a home-style meal, a friendly environment, or simply want to visit a Greenup community dining staple.

Having been open since May 1990, Gerber’s Restaurant has become a part of the Greenup area, serving wonderful meals and creating a welcoming atmosphere for the community. If you have questions about seating availability or menu items, Gerber’s Restaurant has a Facebook page and can also be reached by phone at 606-473-5140.

Eating a family-style dinner or spending time with friends in a welcoming environment while enjoying some tasty treats is only a short drive away at Gerber’s Restaurant in Greenup, Kentucky.