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1970s - Rathskeller Restaurant, Indianapolis, IN

Rathskeller Restaurant

4.6
4.6
2036 Reviews
$30 and under
German

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 28 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.
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,036 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.

2,036 Reviews
  1. Sherry

    Houston

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Took my parents and sister here on Dec 22 for a pre-Christmas musical dinner. We are German by heritage so I thought this would be a good experience. Out of the gate they were out of German wine, Gewurztraiminer... I mean, it's one of 2 German wines on the menu and they were OUT?? The only alternative was a Dry Riesling, no regular Reisling, (they were also out) and no other suggestions for a replacement so we ended up with a Pinot Grigio. Next, the temperature in the restaurant was stifling. It was so hot and uncomfortable it was unpleasant. We've been here one other time years ago and it was perfect. Tonight, not so much. Will not be returning.

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  2. Traci

    Indiana

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lacy was an excellent server. She made sure we had everything we needed and explained the history of the building to us.

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  3. William

    VIP

    Indiana

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding service and food. Christmas market and music outside after dinner added to the experience. Overall a wonderful evening.

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  4. Roger

    Indiana

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Menu left off sour cream would be spread all over the jagerschnitzel.

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  5. Angela

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our party of 6 loved the Rathskeller. The complementary pretzels with hot mustard was fabulous. Loved the hot mustard! We also got the sausage appetizer. It was also excellent! I never thought I liked sauerkraut, but the sauerkraut was even good! We all got a different dishes and everybody was really happy with their dinners.  Great service, great food. A wonderful experience! We’ll be back! 

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  6. Mike

    VIP

    Indiana

    43 reviews

    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    If you like German cuisine, a cozy atmosphere and good value you’ll love the Rathskeller. It hasn’t changed in the 20 yrs we’ve been going there

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  7. Kathleen

    VIP

    Indiana

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We went before an event and were concerned about the timing. Everything worked out. Very kind and efficient.

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  8. pamela

    VIP

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    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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  9. Paul

    Louisville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    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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  10. Mark

    Milwaukee

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    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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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 2036 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 28 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
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, 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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