Our Haus, since 1980
A German tradition.
A Lake Jackson story.
Where the story begins
A familiar place.
A character of its own.
A downtown restaurant with German roots and a Lake Jackson address, Wurst Haus has been part of the town since 1980.
The original setting and the kitchen’s traditions give the Haus a thread that runs through its changing menu.
The founders and the restaurant’s own published account tell the story below.
THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE HAUS
German beginnings.
Lake Jackson roots.
Bernie and Marlice Bushbom founded Wurst Haus in 1980. Richard Wood describes working here through high school in the mid-1980s and carrying those roots forward.
THE CARES MISSION
Customers. Attitude.
Respect. Earnings. Service.
The restaurant’s published mission puts customers, respect and service at the center of its day-to-day work.
Read Richard’s official accountTHE ADDRESS THAT CONNECTS IT
German roots.
This Way Street.
The restaurant’s history belongs to Lake Jackson as much as to its recipes. Its downtown address brings lunch, dinner and gatherings into the same local story.
Two recorded conversations below offer different perspectives: a television visit focused on the restaurant, and a later interview about building a business.
Great food. Serious brew. Better times.
Come for the classics.
Make your own memories.
Get to know the menuTHE HAUS, IN CONVERSATION
German roots.
A local story.
A taste of Germany
in Texas.
A 2021 feature on German cooking and the restaurant’s story with Richard Wood.
Watch the original feature (opens in a new tab)Small Biz ConnectSBDC · AUGUST 28, 2026 · BUSINESS INTERVIEWBuilt to last.
Richard Wood discusses his journey as a business owner in this Small Business Development Center conversation.
Listen on Apple Podcasts (opens in a new tab)Two different conversations, with their original dates. Editorial coverage and a business interview are not dining awards or a promise of current availability.