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Karl Ratzsch Restaurant

320 E Mason St
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 276-2720
karlratzsch.com
4 star rating based on 13 reviews
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Hours
Mon-Sat 4:30am-9pm  
Status: Open  
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tel: (414) 276-2720

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tel: (414) 276-3534

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Business Description from the Web

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Chef Otto Herman opened the doors to his downtown caf in 1904 not likely knowing the legacy that was to begin with its conception. After many successful years, the caf was turned over to Herman's stepdaughter and her husband Karl Ratzsch, who continued the family business. Staying true to the history and tradition that defined the caf, Helen kept the traditional German menu that had made her... more
Posted by restaurant.com on February 08, 2008, (Edited February 11, 2008)

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Karl Ratzschs serves a German cuisine. Expect the average entrée to cost over $20, and dress casual.
Posted by dinesite on April 03, 2009

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In the same location since 1929, Karl Ratzch's may seem a bit old fashioned, but the truth is, they serve excellent traditional German food in a convivial atmosphere, and there's no reason to change a good thing. Various schnitzels, red cabbage steeped in vinegar and sugar, and homemade spaetzle, accompanied by an impressive selection of German beer and wine – what more could you want? Service... more
Posted by 10best on October 22, 2008
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Karl Ratzsch’s is practically a Milwaukee institution, well-known as the place to bring out-of-town guests for a true local experience and the city’s finest German cuisine. The menu features all the old-world favorites: sauerbraten (the house specialty), Wiener Schnitzel, beef rouladen and a sausage sampler. Those who aren’t fond of German cooking will find plenty of other European... more
Posted by gayot on July 03, 2007

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A truly memorable meal.

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Beautiful German Decor and matching food.

I haven't been in Ratzschs in some 7 years but they did not lose their touch in that time. Perfect environment for truly memorable dinner. My wife, who is of German descent had never been their before and was absolutely stunned by the beauty of the surroundings, the quality of the food, excellent attentive service and the wonderful background live... more
Posted by Bob R on September 22, 2009

Excellent by Betty Wade C. at InsiderPages

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This is a very good German restaurant. The servers and staff are excellent. The restaurant besides serving good food, is a showplace for antique glass and china.
Posted by Citysearch User on April 21, 2009, (Edited May 28, 2008)

Over-priced average food.

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I cannot explain the popularity of Ratzsche's. They try to dress up good German fare but only succeed in burying what would otherwise be decent food in fancy culinary constumes. The results -- for a German at least -- is just plain silliness (and at a high price too). The staff exudes phony friendliness and at least in my case, was inattentive. The waitress had learned her lines well, but a... more
Posted by Zasius on April 21, 2009, (Edited April 04, 2008)
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