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1970s - Rathskeller Restaurant, Indianapolis, IN

Rathskeller Restaurant

4.6
4.6
2047 Reviews
$30 and under
German

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2 people
19:00
Booked 25 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
*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
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 2,047 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.

2,047 Reviews
  1. Jaymi

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Made a reservation and noted that i had a peanut allergy. It wasn’t until I had ordered an appetizer and an entire meal that I was made aware that the restaurant used peanut oil. I even reviewed the online menus and there was no mention of peanut oil being used anywhere. Lack of thoroughness on behalf of restaurant, since I noted in my reservation that I had a peanut allergy.

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  2. Joshua

    VIP

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and beer! Historic and classy place for Dinner.

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  3. Kerigan

    Western NC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were there New Year's eve as a group of 6, and it was an incredible meal! Our waitress was knowledgeable about the menu and super helpful in deciding what to order since it was our first time there. Portion sizes and quality of food make the price worth it. I was unsure how many vegetarian options there would be, but there was enough! The brie appetizer, salad, and sun dried tomato/feta pasta were all amazing. Best beer I've had, good atmosphere, and great food.

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  4. Kathie

    Indiana

    30 reviews

    4.0

    30 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We frequently dine at the Rathskeller. Our experience is always great; the food is good and the service is great.

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  5. Gloria

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve had our sibling lunch there for several years. Jane is so attentive and friendly. All orders were delicious. We’ll be back next year….if not before.

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  6. Greg

    Indiana

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Definitely an Indianapolis institution for a good reason. Great food with even better service and in one of the oldest buildings still standing in Indianapolis. It's a unique experience worth trying at least once.

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  7. Natalie

    Kansas City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 26 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jennifer was excellent! She helped us feel comfortable and enjoy a nice evening together as family.

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  8. Tony

    Coastal Georgia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 24 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always excellent! The restaurant was decorated beautifully for Christmas.

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  9. Liz

    VIP

    Indiana

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 24 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The holiday atmosphere was perfect! Our server Selva was efficient and very attentive. First experience dining out on Christmas Eve. Our experience may have cause for a new tradition.

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  10. Megan

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 24 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely Christmas Eve dinner with family here. Can’t recommend this place enough and will likely make this a tradition!

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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 2047 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 25 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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