Out of Town Review: Haubs

This week we ventured out of Evansville and up the highway to Haubstadt. About fifteen minutes out, you find Haub House where they specialize in steak and the train, but have a little bit of everything.

Haubs is in a large brick building, very much like a house, just feet from a train track. The track is actually a big feature for children who will run up to the windows when it rolls by. Inside there are two floors, and the decor is very old fashioned-lots of old wallpaper and other old styles.

Everyone in my party ordered some type of steak or lobster. Steaks ranged from strip, rib eye, chop sirloin, and of course, the ever delicious filet mignon. Lobster dishes came either on their own or in a Land & Sea combination. Looking down the table, the strip and rib eye looked especially delicious — nice and big, cooked perfectly. I ordered the 8 ounce fillet (also comes in 4 and 12 ounce), which came wrapped in bacon, cooked a perfect medium. Sides are all ordered separately, the most popular being the twice-baked potato, followed by German fries and rice pilaf. All of our meals came with our choice of salad, with loaves of hot, freshly baked white and wheat bread.

There is also a substantial amount of seafood at Haubs. Start with the Oysters Mornay or Rockefeller, or Herring. Continue on the seafood route with Crab Legs or Lobster, Baked Stuffed Jumbo Shrimp, and any number of various fish. Not a seafood fan? Try a Bacon-Wrapped Liver or Stuffed Mushroom appetizer followed by Chicken Kiev, Roasted Chicken, or Broiled Pork Chops. After stuffing yourself, you can end with Bread Pudding or Pecan Pie, or even a dessert drink such as the old-fashioned like the Grasshopper or Pink Squirrel.

The service is good, but not great. You will have to exercise patience when attempting to get your drink refilled. The food, however, always comes out hot and delicious, I’ve never had anything bad. This is a pricey restaurant though so expect to pay a fair amount. Most dishes are a la carte. The steaks range from $17 to $30, and fish ranging from $14 to $35. If you are interested in eating a little earlier, there is an Early Evening Menu section in which everything is $12.95. Haubs is also also able to accommodate large parties or meetings.

I do suggest trying Haubs at least once. It is a bit out of a trek to get to Haubstaudt from Evansville, but the steaks are worth the trip. Just know that you will be paying a premium for your dinner.

Haub House is located in 101 E. Main St., Haubstadt, In—41 North, West on Highway 68, North on Main. (812) 768-6462. Mon-Thurs 4PM-9PM, Fri & Sat 4PM-10PM.