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Rathskeller Restaurant, Indianapolis, IN

Rathskeller Restaurant

4.6
4.6
2085 Reviews
$30 and under
German
401 E. Michigan St., Indianapolis, IN 46204

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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.

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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 2,085 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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Indianapolis

    Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rathskeller Restaurant in Indy offers a "perfect" German experience with "spectacular" pretzels and mustard. The "amazing" atmosphere and "great" service make it a favorite. Portions are generous, ideal for sharing. While some dishes are inconsistent, the historic setting and attentive staff, especially Jennifer, create a memorable dining experience.
2,085 Reviews
  1. Alan

    Las Vegas8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. kent

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jennifer who has been there 29 years was great!! Another good experience there

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  8. Keith

    Indiana3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    St Patrick's day weekend and I was still served quickly. I didn't give 5 stars solely due to droped beer on me as well as bathroom location was off limits for men. Food was great, even with a band it was very enjoyable.

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  9. Nicole

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

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

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  10. Elizabeth

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 4, 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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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 2085 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 25 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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