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1970s - Rathskeller Restaurant, Indianapolis, IN

Rathskeller Restaurant

4.6
4.6
2079 Reviews
$30 and under
German

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2 people
19:00
Booked 16 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.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    German, American, Beer Garden
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri, Sun 11:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 15:00–20:00 Fri, Sat 15:00–21:15
  • 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

What 2,079 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

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rathskeller Restaurant offers a delightful German dining experience in a historic setting. Guests praise the "wonderful ambience," "authentic German decor," and "great beer selection." Highlights include "large portions," "amazing service," and a vibrant Biergarten. While some mention lukewarm dishes, the overall experience is "worth the trip."

2,079 Reviews
  1. Nicole

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and service!! Definitely would go again!!

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  2. Elizabeth

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 4 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We reserved a table and were seated upon arrival. Our waitress was friendly and helped us plan our meal. The food was absolutely delicious and we also enjoyed our drinks. Everything was wonderful, especially the spicy mustard!

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  3. Natalie

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 4 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The beer flight was fun. The 1st appetizer on the menu for 2-4 ppl was plenty for 2 didn't eat anything else lol left stuffed.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Waitress was fantastic!! She went above and beyond to get my 10 year old some things he wanted not on the menu.

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  5. Jason

    Indiana2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place! The food and atmosphere are amazing. A new go to in Indy.

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  6. Michael

    Indiana3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food and plenty of it for the price. Good atmosphere

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  7. DixAnn

    Indiana3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The atmosphere was great. Loved the German theme. The tables were too close together. There was no privacy is conversations. Our food was so so. We ordered from the German menu and it seemed a bit lack luster. Our server was outstanding . She had tons of energy and answered questions about the menu. Would go back again but would order something different.

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  8. Laura

    Indiana3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love the Rathskeller, such a great location and ambiance. Food arrived quickly and we had a wonderful waitress who catered to all of our needs. Unique and fun, we would definitely recommend!

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  9. Daniel

    Indiana1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    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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  10. Jeff

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    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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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 2079 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 16 times today
Google Map for Rathskeller Restaurant

401 E. Michigan St., Indianapolis, IN 46204

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    German, American, Beer Garden
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri, Sun 11:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 15:00–20:00 Fri, Sat 15:00–21:15
  • 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
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