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1970s - Rathskeller Restaurant, Indianapolis, IN

Rathskeller Restaurant

4.6
4.6
2080 Reviews
$30 and under
German

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 17 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
*Please note that reservations are strictly for Main Dining Room dining ONLY. We do not take reservations for the Biergarten at this time. Call with any questions!

Bavarian Flair in Downtown Indy! Set in the historic, 19th century Athenaeum Building downtown, The Rathskeller is reminiscent of both a quaint inn tucked in the Bavarian hills and a lively beer hall in Munich. We feature traditional German entrees and a full range of salads, pasta, seafood, beef, pork and chicken entrees. If you can't find your time slot for your reservation, please call the restaurant at 317-636-0396.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    German, American, Beer Garden
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–9:15 pm
  • Phone number
    (317) 636-0396
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    We are the onsite caterer for the building. We also offer offsite catering for any size party. All catering menus are able to be customized by the clients. We have a full range of options from German to American cuisine. Contact the Special Events team at 317-636-0396 for more details.
  • Area
    Downtown Indy
  • Cross Street
    New Jersey & Massachusetts
  • Parking details
    There are meters all the way around the building that you can pay up to 4 hours with a credit card. There are pay lots to the east and south of the building that charge $5-$10 per car.
  • Entertainment
    May-October we have live music in our outdoor Biergarten Thursday-Saturday nights. It is 21+ area and does allow smoking. November-April we have live music inside in our ballroom and it is all ages unless otherwise specified. There is no smoking inside. Bands range from local cover bands to national rock and country.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,080 people are saying

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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rathskeller Restaurant offers a delightful German dining experience in a historic setting. Guests praise the "wonderful ambience," "authentic German decor," and "great beer selection." Highlights include "large portions," "amazing service," and a vibrant Biergarten. While some mention lukewarm dishes, the overall experience is "worth the trip."

2,080 Reviews
  1. Nicole

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and service!! Definitely would go again!!

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  2. Elizabeth

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We reserved a table and were seated upon arrival. Our waitress was friendly and helped us plan our meal. The food was absolutely delicious and we also enjoyed our drinks. Everything was wonderful, especially the spicy mustard!

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  3. Natalie

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The beer flight was fun. The 1st appetizer on the menu for 2-4 ppl was plenty for 2 didn't eat anything else lol left stuffed.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Waitress was fantastic!! She went above and beyond to get my 10 year old some things he wanted not on the menu.

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  5. Jason

    Indiana2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place! The food and atmosphere are amazing. A new go to in Indy.

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  6. Michael

    Indiana3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food and plenty of it for the price. Good atmosphere

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  7. DixAnn

    Indiana3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The atmosphere was great. Loved the German theme. The tables were too close together. There was no privacy is conversations. Our food was so so. We ordered from the German menu and it seemed a bit lack luster. Our server was outstanding . She had tons of energy and answered questions about the menu. Would go back again but would order something different.

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  8. Laura

    Indiana3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love the Rathskeller, such a great location and ambiance. Food arrived quickly and we had a wonderful waitress who catered to all of our needs. Unique and fun, we would definitely recommend!

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  9. Daniel

    Indiana1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very much caters to the older, Midwestern crowd. Great portions, and good service too, but somewhat bland food overall. Ordered the Chicken Diane, and I expected it to come in a sauce as stated on the menu. Did not come with sauce. Also ordered mashed potatoes, which came with gravy unexpectedly (which was not on the menu and was disappointing to receive). It felt like cafeteria food, to be honest. The highlight of the meal was interacting with our server, Jennifer, who was great.

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  10. Jeff

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The “Rat” is my favorite restaurant in Indy. Haven’t been there in a while and it’s even better than ever.

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FAQs

Rathskeller Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (317) 636-0396.

Rathskeller Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 2080 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 17 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Rathskeller Restaurant

401 E. Michigan St., Indianapolis, IN 46204

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    New Jersey & Massachusetts
  • Area
    Downtown Indy
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–9:15 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    German, American, Beer Garden
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There are meters all the way around the building that you can pay up to 4 hours with a credit card. There are pay lots to the east and south of the building that charge $5-$10 per car.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    May-October we have live music in our outdoor Biergarten Thursday-Saturday nights. It is 21+ area and does allow smoking. November-April we have live music inside in our ballroom and it is all ages unless otherwise specified. There is no smoking inside. Bands range from local cover bands to national rock and country.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (317) 636-0396
  • Catering
    We are the onsite caterer for the building. We also offer offsite catering for any size party. All catering menus are able to be customized by the clients. We have a full range of options from German to American cuisine. Contact the Special Events team at 317-636-0396 for more details.
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