The Rathskeller

The Rathskeller is a german restaurant Downtown Indianapolis Indianapolis located in United States.

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  • Phone

    (317) 636-0396

  • Website

    rathskeller.com

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  • Type

    German Restaurant

Address

401 E Michigan St (in Athenaeum Building) Indianapolis , IN 46204 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating Yes
Music Live Music
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 77


Keywords:

German food polka jaegerschnitzel beer pretzels live music good for groups German potato salad pork tenderloin great value chicken cordon bleu spicy food happy hour tarts outdoor seating cider mustard big portions discounts dinner
Sarah

Get the hot wurst platte to share! It is a TON of food, so you might not even need an entrée. The mustard is super spicy but tasty! The jaegerschnitzel is delicious as well .

Erik Rowley

A must dine while visiting Indy, this Bavarian themed restaurant is housed in a beautiful, ornate structure with moose heads adorning the walls. The jaegerschnitzel is fantastic!

Sarah

Definitely worth the price. You get a ton of food, and there are PRETZELS in the bread baskets ! The mustard that comes with is VERY spicy horseradish . Delicious. Apple strudel for dessert !

ISC Chicago

ROULADEN (Beef rollup filled with bacon , onions , spicy mustard and tart pickle wedge slowly cooked for tenderness and topped with homemade brown gravy ), with sauerkraut , German potato salad

Amy Brockway-Jackl

The Ayinger Celebrator Double Bock is a don't-miss for dark beer fans! Authentic German atmosphere and dishes but plenty of non-German food for any diners who are mostly there for the drink.

Erik Rowley

Be careful dipping your pretzel , this stuff is extremely spicy ! The Rathskeller also has a phenomenal German and European beer selection .

Patrice Jimerson

The haute wurst plate, Mager Cider , and Rathskeller Amber were all wonderful!!! Beware of spicy mustard -- is delicious but hot!!! The tables in the back of the restaurant are lovely!!

Jim Lewis

They need to take one of the two tops out of the bar . I have fat dude behind, can't fit in his own space, so I have to put up with his every move Telegraphing into the back of my chair!

Ardvaark

The bar tenders in the beer garden are frequently wrong about their stock of some of the more exotic imports. Visit the bar inside for the real story.

Men's Health Mag

The Germans, as it turns out, know how to make a hell of a crisp brew. Saddle up in the bar attached to this German restaurant , and order from its wide range of unpronounceable German beers .

ISC Chicago

OCHSENSCHWANZ SUPPE (A GERMAN TRADITION MADE WITH OX TAILS, ONIONS, MUSHROOMS AND PORT WINE )

Ross Robertson

Never actually have come here for a meal, but the beer garden is a nice spot to make new friends. Always a good time.

Deborah Holloway

My husband took me here for our first date, I really enjoyed everything the meal, the music , (the company) and even going up on the roof...

Ryan G.

Best wienerschnitzel outside of Germany. Also, the trick to dealing with the mustard is breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth.

Sasha G

Dinner price was quite pricy . Listen to the waitress when she says the mustard is hot. Enjoyed the beer esp German ones. Fun place to visit.

Michael C

An absolute stunner of a German-American restaurant , biergarten , and unique piece of Indy history.

Zymurgy Mike

Great food with huge portions . Outdoor biergarten cannot be beat.

Chris Smith

The schnitzel cordon bleu , jaegerschnitzel & regular schnitzel are really great, just different arrangements of toppings/sauces. Very spicy mustard . Bread & pretzels are suberb. Doppelbock to drink!

Ryan Roudebush

The atmosphere in the biergarten makes for a perfect spring/summer/fall night!

David Leszcynski

Such a beautiful venue. Love going here for events and drinks both.

Erik Nagel

Go every night. Such a fun environment and the live music is always great.

Christina Dury

The Schlackt Platte is amazing! Paired with red cabbage and German potato salad - just the perfect pairings.

Kyle Adams

Probably the best place for authentic German cuisine downtown.

Patrick Harrah

Get the Chicken Cordon Bleu fingers and the pork tenderloin . They were delicious.

Nancy Quincy McDermott

Great venue for live music . Get there early to get a seat.

Chris R

Decent German food . Enjoyed the jaegerschnitzel with a hefeweizen .

Zach Steiner

Beer garden in the summer to private parties upstairs.

Andrea Townsend

Wayne and Mike rock it behind the bar . Some of Indy's finest and unmolested bartenders .

William Backhoff

Great beer , great locale, awesome vibe and exquisite food!

Ricky Potts

If you are looking for an authentic German experience, try this place. From entrees to beers they are legit.

Mujtaba

The only beer garden in Indy and they have excellent pretzels and outdoor area .

Ardvaark

The mustard is delicious, but hot. No, really, I'm serious.

David Brunsting

The Fikadelle is on the Super 46 Sandwich List

Dave Shulse

If your in Indy, this beer drinkin and wurst eatin historic restaurant and pub is worth the visit. Check it out! Read more

Mike Milivojevic

Try the parmesan pesto french bread appetizer !

Ashley Bear

Amazing mustard !!!!! And really fun polka band called Polka Boys :-)

Erin C

Go to the Biergarten . Just do it.

ISC Chicago

Bread Service

Johnny Ramone

Great food, great beers , great environment.

Jodi Massey

Chicken poppers and sausage and kraut balls...yummmmmm!!!!

Matt Sheehe

Get the potato pancakes . Know the potato pancakes . /Love/ the potato pancakes .

Terry Pottenger

Wayne is the best Bartender in Indianapolis!

Eric Damon

Kristy 's company summer party. Polka Boys on stage.

Will Sears

The spicy mustard is disgusting! I don't see the hype. I literally teared up when I ate it. The beer here is amazing, though!!!

Hank Schoemehl

Awesome place

Liz E

Biergarten is great!

Michael Tressler

For German food , the place is a joke. For beer and good times, it's always a good choice. Stick with the brats though.

Shivaughn P.

I should have read the tips first. That mustard will clear out your sinuses.

Rapa Puty

Ask for the Rapaputy Discount !!!

Kaitlin (Irish) Grate

Get the sausage/brautwurst platter! Non non :-)

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