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1970s - Rathskeller Restaurant, Indianapolis, IN

Rathskeller Restaurant

4.6
4.6
2015 Reviews
$30 and under
German
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Rathskeller Restaurant

4.6
$30 and under
German
Downtown Indy

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2 people
9:30 pm
Booked 34 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • 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 2,015 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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Indianapolis

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rathskeller Restaurant is a beloved spot offering "great German food" and an exquisite atmosphere. Guests appreciate the "authentic and super well-prepared meals," "amazing ambience," and "excellent service." While some mention service delays and high noise levels, the iconic venue and "huge portions" keep patrons returning.

2,015 Reviews
  1. JENNIFER

    Coastal Georgia

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was OUTSTANDING. The restaurant was decorated for Christmas and looked gorgeous. We were served bread and pretzels after we were seated. They were all cold. The rolls were soft but also cold—ick. I ordered schnitzel cordon bleu with creamed spinach and a potato cake, also a house salad with the house Parmesan vinaigrette. The salad was beautiful but the vinaigrette was just meh. It tasted like olive oil with a bunch of canned Parmesan dumped in. The schnitzel came and it did indeed have Swiss and ham on it but it looked like lunch meat ham and a slice of deli cheese that wasn’t even melted all the way. I had such trouble trying to slice pieces off the schnitzel—it seemed to be way over done. It tasted fabulous—not greasy at all but very hard to cut through. The potato cake appeared to be cooked nicely but it too—even for as thin as it was INCREDIBLY difficult to slice through. I am not a weakling by any stretch and I really had to work. Next time I’ll be sure to bring my chop saw. For dessert my daughter and I shared a slice of Black Forest cake and it was delicious. No trouble with it at all. Overall the service was so great I would definitely give this place another go and hope for a better meal. It wasn’t AWFUL but it needs some tightening up for sure.

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  2. Mike

    Indiana

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had never eaten there, whereas everyone else in our party of eight had. Breads, stuffed mushrooms, potato pancakes, numerous sausages, chambord raspberry cake--all superb. The hot sauce that accompanied the bread will knock your socks off. Have water handy. An attribute that we appreciate is that there is a large dining area where the acoustics are good, keeping the noise level relatively low. We live about 30 minutes away. It's worth the drive and we'll be back soon.

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  3. Debi

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for an early dinner. It was our first time there. Everything was great. I can’t remember our server’s name but she was awesome. We will be back.

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  4. Eric

    Central Texas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food. Great service. Great beer. Traveling but would definitely come back.

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  5. Dena

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 20 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great celebration for my parents 60th anniversary. The food was good…beware of some of the mustards they can clear your sinuses. Loved the old world feel of the restaurant…though a large space it has a European charm. It had been many years since my last visit but I think we will add it back on as a fun night out option.

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  6. Carla

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was the first time my sister was there. It was an amazing experience for her

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Salt Lake City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing ambience and food. Highly recommend this restaurant.

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  8. Janis

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We told our server we were going to a show and he went above and beyond to get out food out in time! I always go there before shows at the Murat.

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  9. lois

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our group was four ladies. We were welcomed warmly and served quickly and efficiently. Our server was very engaging and on top of our needs. I wish I could remember her name to give her special kudos. We will definitely return.

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  10. Jessica

    Indiana

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Salmon was undercooked. Side dishes have no flavor. Cheese is nasty. Everything is nasty. Please add flavor.

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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 2015 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of Rathskeller Restaurant restaurant

Rathskeller Restaurant

4.6
$30 and under
German
Downtown Indy

Make a booking

2 people
9:30 pm
Booked 34 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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