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1970s - Rathskeller Restaurant, Indianapolis, IN

Rathskeller Restaurant

4.6
4.6
2029 Reviews
$30 and under
German

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2 people
20:30
Booked 38 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Charming
  • 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.

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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
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 2,029 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

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.

2,029 Reviews
  1. pamela

    VIP

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The main reason for my review is that someone ‘posed’ as me and took our reservation and were seated in the beautiful dining area. When we arrived, 20 minutes before our Open Table reservation time, they had no reservation for our party of 3. With further digging, Rathskeller said the guilty party must’ve looked at the hostess stand and chose my name and took our reservation ! At first, they said there were no open seats available for us. After several minutes, at our insistence of making this right, they found us a table in a busy, loud corridor.

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  2. Paul

    Louisville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Waitress was excellent and got our order quickly placed to help us make our show at 7pm. Food is great. Only minor issue was a beer was forgotten for a few minutes but waitress grabbed it quickly when we reminded her.

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  3. Mark

    Milwaukee

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was outstanding as always Service was iffy. Took a while to get our table together far past our reservation time they did forget one of our appetizers and it seemed the server was either very slow or overwhelmed with tables. It was a Saturday night. They were very busy so I do understand. We will definitely be back as it is one of our favorite places in Indianapolis.

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  4. AnnT

    Indiana

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and the service were absolutely outstanding! Lovely holiday evening!

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  5. Joan

    Indiana

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    LOVE the sauerbraten! Our server was great. Was very busy this eve but server (didn't catch her name but my husband said he thoight Patrice?). She was very efficient and was able to provide a different side for my husband who can't eat salad and has some food issues and couldn't eat the soup choices. This is special place for us. We met here❤️

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  6. Lisa

    VIP

    Indiana

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We ate here on a busy Saturday evening in December and the restaurant was hopping. We had a reservation for 4:45 PM but were unsure if we could get in to eat and out in time to make the Yuletide Show. Not only was the restaurant packed with a waiting line but they were also short-staffed... even worse! Have no fear, Rathskeller while short-staffed, did a wonderful job. We had a fantastic waitress who asked if we were going to a show after dinner. She told us she would have us out in time and she stuck to her word. We were at the show with time to spare. I highly recommend Rathskellar if you have a small or large party holiday, or no holiday. They seem to be prepared for everything.

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  7. Steven

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, service & atmosphere. One of my favorite spots in the city, particularly during the warm moths when the live bands are playing

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  8. BRANDON

    Chicago

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Best part of our dining experience was our waitress. She did a fabulous job. She was prompt and very personable. Our food arrived quickly. The worst and most disappointing part of our experience was the food. I ordered the ribeye steak, medium-well done. This is a $49 meal. The steak that arrived was over cooked and tough. If a restaurant is going to charge someone $49 for a steak they should know how to properly prepare the steak. By far the worst prepared ribeye steak I have ever eaten. The sides were okay, their presentation is lousy. The kitchen appears to be indifferent to preparing and presenting a good meal. Especially for the $90 price tag for two people to eat. They charge exorbitantly high prices for disappointingly low quality food.

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  9. Gerard

    VIP

    Chicago

    155 reviews

    5.0

    155 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good pork & beef options with delicious salads/sides. Rewarding desserts of bread pudding and sacher torte. Friendly service. Good Sunday family dinner.

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  10. Christa

    Louisville

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and atmosphere was what I was hoping for as a first time guest. You definitely need reservations. I had the roladan and spaetzle and my daughter had the most amazing mashed sweet potatoes as her side. It was a charming historical set up, I love the cozy, crowded atmosphere. Drink selection was nice and had a Riesling. I can’t wait to come back!

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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 2029 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
20:30
Booked 38 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
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • 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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