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Rathskeller, Elkridge, MD

Rathskeller

4.6
4.6
572 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary German

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for craft beers
  • Great for brunch
We have one major focus: the popular German street food - schnitzel. We also have wursts made by local German meat market legend, Binkert's (Rosedale, MD). Other partnerships include a Black Forest Ice Cream Sandwich by Scoop & Paddle (Clarksville, MD).

We use fresh meats and vegetables, never frozen. The pretzels are made by hand by an Army vet who learned to make pretzels in Germany after his service. The sauces are made from scratch. Our cocktail program features both popular and obscure German spirits. The wine program consists of small-production family-owned wineries in Germany and Austria. Beer offerings include a healthy diet of imported German beers and local breweries who make German-style brews.

Join us inside our cozy beer hall, outside on our biergarten, or for take out or delivery! Thanks for being a part of the #schnitzelgang.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary German, German, Beer Garden
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We have a few spaces on our own lot, an overflow lot, as well as free street parking.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout

Experiences

  • Cocktail Class at the Bar

    USD 50.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Learn how to make three of our most popular cocktails from our menu! We'll show you how to use different cocktail techniques for different results and some history of different cocktail ingredients. Food is available for purchase. Seating is at the bar only. Please make your reservation for Saturday's at 3pm. Cocktail classes are not offered any other time.
    Cocktail Class at the Bar photo
  • Saturday Chef's Tasting Menu

    USD 59.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy a German multi-course experience with seasonal creations featuring locally sourced ingredients when available. Wine pairings are additional. We highly recommend pre-purchasing via OpenTable. The price per person at the restaurant will be higher.
    Saturday Chef's Tasting Menu photo

What 572 people are saying

Rathskeller reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Baltimore Suburbs

    Best Food

  • Baltimore Suburbs

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rathskeller is a lively German restaurant known for its "most authentic German food." Guests rave about the "delicious schnitzels," "attentive service," and "great selection of beers." While it can get noisy, the vibrant atmosphere and standout dishes like the potato cakes and apple strudel make it a "neighborhood gem."

572 Reviews
  1. Jan

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was outstanding and even though several in my group had not been to The Ratheskeller before, they were already planning when to go back so they could try other things, too.

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    Charlotte1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Booked a last minute chef tasting and was pleasantly surprised at the quality and service

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    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I took my family to have a German meal. Everything was wonderful! We had a great time and enjoyed the experience. Service was fantastic!

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  4. Goldenboy

    Baltimore10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a hidden gem that prepares the BEST German food in Baltimore. Excellent beer selection and amazing schnitzels and German sausages. The braised red cabbage is so delicious that it’s mind blowing how something as boring as red cabbage can taste so freaking amazing! I could eat there every week and never get tired of the cuisine.

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  5. Becky

    Baltimore4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was outstanding! Service was a little slow but they were very busy so thats to be expected. We were seated upstairs which was a little weird. No decorations and a bit awkward. Overall, will definitely go back because the food is worth it.

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  6. Julie

    Baltimore9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The employees at the bar were very loud. The jager schnitzel was very good. The Apple strudel was just ok, not the best. The prices were very high.

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  7. Walter

    Richmond2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great and our server Mario was outstanding.
    RathskellerResponded on 12 February 2025
    Thank you so much!

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  8. Ashley

    Baltimore20 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was delicious and the service was great!
    RathskellerResponded on 20 January 2025
    Thank you!

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  9. Priscilla

    Seattle10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and service! Our party of six had a great time and we will make this restaurant a regular stop in the future!
    RathskellerResponded on 20 January 2025
    Thank you so much! Your comments were forwarded to your server!

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  10. Sam

    Washington DC3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Sausage platter with red cabbage and spatzel was great. Beer was amazing, especially the rare German imports. Would highly recommend for families, date night, great hangout spot for German grub with locale flare.
    RathskellerResponded on 20 January 2025
    Thank you so much!

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FAQs

Rathskeller offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (410) 796-1530.

Rathskeller is rated 4.6 stars by 572 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Rathskeller

5782 Main St, Elkridge, MD 21075-5019

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary German, German, Beer Garden
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We have a few spaces on our own lot, an overflow lot, as well as free street parking.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout
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