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1970s - Rathskeller Restaurant, Indianapolis, IN

Rathskeller Restaurant

4.5
4.5
2088 Reviews
$30 and under
German
401 E. Michigan St., Indianapolis, IN 46204

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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.

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
  • 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 2,088 people are saying

Rathskeller Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Indianapolis

    Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rathskeller Restaurant offers a charming "authentic German experience" with "delicious food" and "great atmosphere." Guests appreciate its historic setting and "excellent service," often highlighting standout servers like Jennifer. While some mention inconsistencies in food quality, many praise the "satisfying portions" and "extensive beer selection." Ideal for a unique dining outing in Indy.

2,088 Reviews
  1. Rachel

    San Francisco1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was very friendly, but forgot a few things we ordered. The kitchen did not include everything the menu told us would be served with the dishes we ordered. We were missing multiple condiments and some ingredients. All the appetizers and food came out within a few minutes of each other and there wasn't enough time to eat apps or finish them in time to eat our entrees warm... But, the place was super cool and worth checking out. The food that we got was great!

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  2. Susan

    Indiana1 review

    1.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    This was our first time eating here and it will definitely be your last. We ordered spinach and artichoke dip, I Wiener, schnitzel, and a strip steak. All of it was bland and tasteless. Service was good, but that did not make up for the food. Too expensive for such a poor meal. DON’T WASTE YOUR MONEY!!!

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  3. Tim

    Indiana2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere, excellent service and very good German food.

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  4. kirsten VIP

    Phoenix4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Unfortunately, we were seated in a large room at banquet tables with banquet chairs, which are particularly comfortable. We understand it’s because they have a lot of reservations. But there was no ambience and the food was generally pretty dry and uninspiring unfortunately, we were disappointed as we really been looking forward to trying this German restaurant.

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  5. Alan

    Las Vegas8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our group of 10 was seated, had drinks and ate in under 1 hour. Excellent service and great food!

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  6. Steve

    Indiana6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server Jennifer was excellent!! truly an asset to Rathskeller

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  7. David

    Indiana6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hadn't been here for a few years, since we mov f out of town. We have always enjoyed it and the food, service, and ambiance are still outstanding!

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  8. Lynette

    Charlotte3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was perfect. Great atmosphere. Fairings German food. A nice authentic experience.

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  9. ColonelRoc

    Charleston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very authentic look! Food was yummy. The beer was VERY German. The pretzel / Mustard was SPECTACULAR!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Great service. amazing scenery. Highly recommended

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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 4.5 stars by 2088 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
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
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
  • 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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