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Rathskeller, Elkridge, MD

Rathskeller

4.7
4.7
568 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary German

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for craft beers
  • Great for outdoor dining
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.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary German, German, Beer Garden
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (410) 796-1530
  • Website
    http://rathskellermd.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Please email info@rathskellermd.com for a catering menu
  • Private party facilities
    Please email info@rathskellermd.com for private event inquiries.
  • Location
    5782 Main St, Elkridge, MD 21075-5019
  • Area
    Elkridge
  • Cross Street
    Levering Ave (less than 5 minutes from Guinness Brewery)
  • Parking details
    We have a few spaces on our own lot, an overflow lot, as well as free street parking.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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

Menu

Monday-Thursday: 11am-8pm, Friday-Saturday: 11am-9pm

Schnitzels

  • Pork SchnitzelUSD 8.00

    Paprika-marinated pork cutlet, fried with panko breadcrumbs or grilled. Also available in plain

    • Chicken SchnitzelUSD 7.00

      Paprika-marinated chicken breast, fried with panko breadcrumbs or grilled. Also available in plain

      • Eggplant SchnitzelUSD 5.00

        Paprika-marinated eggplant, fried with panko breadcrumbs or grilled. Also available in plain

        • Try It Grilled

          the chicken, pork, and eggplant schnitzels can be grilled for a gluten-free option

          • FalafelUSD 5.00

            Three large chickpea balls, rolled with fresh herbs and lemon juice. Also available in plain

            • Bucket of SchnitzelUSD 40.00

              Any (4) combo of chicken, pork, eggplant or falafel. Served with (2) large sides

              • JagerschnitzelUSD 21.00

                (Limited, ask about availability). Vegan mushroom gravy over your schnitzel of choice. Served with 2 small sides

                • RahmschnitzelUSD 21.00

                  (Limited, ask about availability). Vegetarian white wine-cream sauce over a schnitzel of your choice. Served with 2 small sides

                  • Balkan SchnitzelUSD 21.00

                    Peppers & onion tomato gravy (vegan) over your choice of schnitzel. Served with two small sides

                    Sauces

                    • Apple Cider

                      • Lemon Vinaigrette

                        • RK (Rathskeller)

                          • Honey Mustard

                            • Cheddar

                              Wursts from Binkert' S

                              Optional add-ons: Hank's Pretzel Roll $3. Red Cabbage Topping $1. German Slaw Topping $1. Free sauces include: Dijon Mustard, RK, Curry Ketchup, Regular Ketchup, Honey Mustard

                              • BauernwurstUSD 6.00

                                pork sausage with mustard seeds

                                • CurrywurstUSD 6.00

                                  pork sausage with spices

                                  • KäsekrainerUSD 6.00

                                    Pork sausage with cheddar cheese

                                    • WeisswurstUSD 6.00

                                      Veal sausage with parsley

                                      • BratwurstUSD 6.00

                                        Pork sausages with herbs

                                        • Wurst PlatterUSD 40.00

                                          One (1) each of Binkert's wursts for a total of five (5). Served with (2) large sides and sauces (Dijon Mustard, Honey Mustard, Curry Ketchup, RK, Regular Ketchup)

                                          Sides

                                          Add Small Side: $5, Add Large Side: $7

                                          • German Fries

                                            dusted with curry powder, served with RK Sauce

                                            • Red Cabbage

                                              braised to perfection

                                              • Roasted Broccoli

                                                served with caramelized onions, drizzled with apple cider glaze

                                                • German Slaw

                                                  shredded red cabbage and carrots tossed with our house dressing

                                                  • Spatzle N' Cheese

                                                    cheesy egg pasta with sauteed onions

                                                    Snacks

                                                    • Hank's Butter PretzelUSD 5.00

                                                      sprinkled with salt and served with cheddar sauce

                                                      • Crab PretzelUSD 11.00

                                                        Cheesy Crab Dip melted on top of Hank's Pretzel

                                                        • RK SalatUSD 5.00

                                                          green leaf, tomato, red cabbage, carrots, cheddar, pretzel croutons (Vegetarian) dressings: lemon vinaigrette, honey mustard, ranch

                                                          • Potato CakesUSD 5.00

                                                            shredded potato, onion, eggs, served with a side of creme fraiche

                                                            • FlammkuchenUSD 5.00

                                                              german-style pizza, creme fraiche, cheddar, sauteed onions

                                                              Sweets

                                                              Also available: Dallmayr Prodomo German Coffee $4

                                                              • Apple StrudelUSD 7.00

                                                                • Scoop & Paddle Black Forest Ice Cream SandwichUSD 6.00

                                                                  • Madagascar Vanilla Ice CreamUSD 3.00

                                                                    • Raspberry SorbetUSD 3.00

                                                                      Non-Alcoholic Drinks

                                                                      • Peach Shrub CocktailUSD 4.00

                                                                        hand-picked Larriland peaches, apple cider vinegar, club soda

                                                                        • OtherUSD 3.00

                                                                          Unsweet Tea, Lemonade, Minute Maid Apple Juice

                                                                          • BarUSD 3.00

                                                                            Ginger Beer, Club Soda, Tonic

                                                                            Soda

                                                                            $2

                                                                            • Coca-Cola

                                                                              • Diet Coke

                                                                                • Sprite

                                                                                  • Ginger Ale

                                                                                    For Pups on the Patio

                                                                                    • Kaiser PupUSD 7.00

                                                                                      grilled un-marinated chicken or pork (our decision), plain spatzle pasta, broccoli and shredded carrots

                                                                                      • Bowl of Water

                                                                                        we'll gladly bring up a bowl of water upon request!

                                                                                        Last updated: 1 February 2022

                                                                                        What 568 people are saying

                                                                                        Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                                                        4.7
                                                                                        4.7 based on recent ratings
                                                                                        • 4.8Food
                                                                                        • 4.7Service
                                                                                        • 4.3Ambience
                                                                                        • 4.5Value

                                                                                        Noise • Moderate

                                                                                        Loved For

                                                                                        • Baltimore Suburbs

                                                                                          Best Food

                                                                                        • Baltimore Suburbs

                                                                                          Neighbourhood gem

                                                                                        • Baltimore Suburbs

                                                                                          Great for outdoor dining

                                                                                        Review summary

                                                                                        AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                        Rathskeller delights with authentic German cuisine and a standout beer selection. Guests rave about the "excellent food and service," with schnitzel and pretzel appetizers earning special praise. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, making it perfect for families and gatherings. Some reviews mention noise, but the friendly vibe and great dining experience prevail.

                                                                                        568 Reviews

                                                                                        1. Becky

                                                                                          Baltimore

                                                                                          4 reviews

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          4 reviews

                                                                                          Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                          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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                                                                                        2. Julie

                                                                                          Baltimore

                                                                                          9 reviews

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          9 reviews

                                                                                          Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                          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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                                                                                        3. Walter

                                                                                          Richmond

                                                                                          2 reviews

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          2 reviews

                                                                                          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 4 days ago
                                                                                          Thank you so much!

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                                                                                        4. Ashley

                                                                                          Baltimore

                                                                                          20 reviews

                                                                                          4.0

                                                                                          20 reviews

                                                                                          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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                                                                                        5. Priscilla

                                                                                          Seattle

                                                                                          10 reviews

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          10 reviews

                                                                                          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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                                                                                        6. Sam

                                                                                          VIP

                                                                                          Washington DC

                                                                                          2 reviews

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          2 reviews

                                                                                          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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                                                                                        7. Jeff

                                                                                          Baltimore

                                                                                          1 review

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          1 review

                                                                                          Dined on 5 January 2025

                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                          Celebrated my wife’s birthday. Family enjoyed the food & atmosphere.
                                                                                          RathskellerResponded on 20 January 2025
                                                                                          Thanks so much!!

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                                                                                        8. Mark

                                                                                          Baltimore

                                                                                          4 reviews

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          4 reviews

                                                                                          Dined on 30 December 2024

                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                          My wife and I are quite familiar with the Rathskellar having dined there many times since it opened. This was the first time we have been there for lunch. Took my sister and nephew and as newbies they thoroughly enjoyed their chicken cordon bleu. We enjoyed the always excellent food and the service was exactly right. Never a disappointment at the Rathskellar!
                                                                                          RathskellerResponded on 20 January 2025
                                                                                          Thank you so much!

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                                                                                        9. Gail

                                                                                          Baltimore

                                                                                          1 review

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          1 review

                                                                                          Dined on 27 December 2024

                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                          3. Service 4
                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                          Food and drinks were AWESOME! For the 3 of us we bought a Crab Pretzel appetizer and a Combo platter. Service was very good but no serving utensils were provided for our shared side dishes that came with the Combo platter. Since we are family we used our personal utensils but this really should not happen.
                                                                                          RathskellerResponded on 30 December 2024
                                                                                          You're right Gail. Thanks for the constructive criticism. We will provide sharing utensils moving forward.

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                                                                                        10. Jack

                                                                                          Baltimore

                                                                                          13 reviews

                                                                                          2.0

                                                                                          13 reviews

                                                                                          Dined on 21 December 2024

                                                                                          1. Overall 2
                                                                                          2. Food 2
                                                                                          3. Service 3
                                                                                          4. Ambience 1
                                                                                          A bit too expensive for the food quality. The men's bathroom door was broken, looked like it had been for a while. A few screws should fix it so spend the time to keep your place in working order. Bathroom was extremely dirty, same with the tavern. We ate at 5 pm so it wasn't like it was the end of the night. We have tried twice, I think we will move on.
                                                                                          RathskellerResponded on 30 December 2024
                                                                                          Hi Jack, we've been trying to fix the door for a few weeks. Of course, we tried to put more screws in it - if it were that easy, I think we would have done it already. I see that you visited on a Saturday. By 5:30pm, we've already had nearly 150 people in the restaurant. Of course, we can check the restrooms more frequently and will suggest that we do that moving forward. Thanks for trying us out.

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                                                                                        FAQs

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

                                                                                        Rathskeller is rated 4.7 stars by 568 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 8 times today
                                                                                        Experiences are available.

                                                                                        Order delivery or takeout

                                                                                        Google Map for Rathskeller

                                                                                        5782 Main St, Elkridge, MD 21075-5019

                                                                                        Additional information

                                                                                        • Cross Street
                                                                                          Levering Ave (less than 5 minutes from Guinness Brewery)
                                                                                        • Area
                                                                                          Elkridge
                                                                                        • Hours of Operation
                                                                                          Mon–Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm
                                                                                        • Price
                                                                                          $30 and under
                                                                                        • Cuisines
                                                                                          Contemporary German, German, Beer Garden
                                                                                        • Dining style
                                                                                          Casual Dining
                                                                                        • 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
                                                                                        • Additional
                                                                                          Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                                        • Website
                                                                                          http://rathskellermd.com/
                                                                                        • Phone number
                                                                                          (410) 796-1530
                                                                                        • Catering
                                                                                          Please email info@rathskellermd.com for a catering menu
                                                                                        • Private party facilities
                                                                                          Please email info@rathskellermd.com for private event inquiries.
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