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1970s - Rathskeller Restaurant, Indianapolis, IN

Rathskeller Restaurant

4.6
4.6
2072 Reviews
$30 and under
German

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 24 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 2,072 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

Loved For

  • Indianapolis

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rathskeller Restaurant delights with "delicious olde world Bavarian ambience" and consistently "excellent food," making it a must-visit in Indianapolis. The service is "outstanding," with attentive staff ensuring a seamless dining experience. Guests rave about the "great German food," generous portions, and the charming, historic atmosphere. Perfect for pre-show dinners and special occasions.

2,072 Reviews
  1. Daniel

    Indiana

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. Jeff

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  3. Kara

    Indiana

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful meal. Service was fantastic. Loved the German atmosphere too!

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  4. Lesa

    Indiana

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The wait staff was very attentive. The food, unfortunately was some of the worst I have ever had. It was not edible. The prices were very high for what we received. The best part of the meal was the hot pretzel. I would eat at McDonald’s before I would eat there again.

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  5. James

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We really enjoyed it. Servings are plentiful - which means you won't leave hungry and two people could split a meal! Nice selection of German beers, too.

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  6. Chad

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Food, Excellent Service, Prices are as expected definitely Not outrageous. Looking forward to going back again.

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  7. Joshua

    Indiana

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    This was our first time eating here. The food was pretty tasty. But the service I received was less than favorable. My cup sat empty twice for over 5 minutes, and I waited for ketchup for 10 minutes. The first drink my waitress brought me she poured a warm root beer in a warm cup with no ice. It just seemed we were being rushed out…yet not really being tended to very well. I hope if you go they exceed your expectations… because they didn’t meet mine.

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  8. Ralph

    VIP

    Chicago

    15 reviews

    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Went on Valentine’s Day so they may have been busier than usual, but we were seated in a room with a totally different feel than the rest of the restaurant. The service was alright but the food compared to other German restaurants we’ve visited left us wanting.

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  9. Josie

    Indiana

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was extremely terrible. Staff was dressed extremely unprofessional as if there were no dress code. Our waiter was slow, irritable, and inconsistent. We waited over an hour for our food, and when it arrived it was extremely disappointing. We paid over $115 for two of us, and it was Bob Evans quality food AT BEST. My steak was raw, and when I notified the waitress she took it back to be grilled longer, when I got the steak back it was burnt to a crisp (I ordered it medium rare). My partners meal was cold and dry, the appetizer (pesto bread) was so disgusting we didn’t even eat it. The scenery of the restaurant is stellar, which gives it tons of potential to be a great spot; However, the staff is extremely unprofessional and the food is NOWHERE NEAR good enough for the price. The only attribute this restaurant has is its decor, everything else is absolute trash. If I could give the staff, food, and service zero stars, I would.

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  10. S

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Enjoyed our visit and food was great and more than we could eat, so now we have lunch for the next day. Kristen was great and offered great suggestions. I had the Schnitzel Cordon Bleu and my wife had the Hot Wurst Plate Appetizer. Oktoberfest Beer was great.

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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 2072 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 24 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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