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Rathskeller Restaurant

401 E Michigan St
Indianapolis, IN 46204

(317) 636-0396
rathskeller.com
4 star rating based on 18 reviews
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Lunch Daily 11am-2pm Dinner Mon-Thu 5pm-9pm, Fri-Sat 4pm-10pm, Sun 4pm-9pm  
Status: Closed  
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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. Voted Best German Restaurant Seven Years in a Row, Even a True German Feels at Home Here

Established in 1894, the Athenaeum Restaurant (The Rathskeller) is the City's Oldest Restaurant Still in Operation Today and is... more

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This establishment, the city's oldest, rests in the basement of the Athenaeum and serves a variety of authentic German entrees, like sauerbraten and jaegerschnitzel. The menu also offers plenty of American and Continental specialties, including steaks, seafood, pastas, and chicken and vegetarian dishes. Diners can spend their time in the main dining room, the lively Kellerbar, or the outside... more

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What started as a German social club in the late 1800s still has a social feel, thanks to an extensive selection of beers from Germany, Belgium and elsewhere, and German expressions on the wall. (One translates to: "Moderation is good and fine, but don't overdo it.") Diners find themselves surrounded by handsome dark wood, statues and beer steins.Start with a heaping appetizer for two featuring... more

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Dancing is allowed in the ballroom and tent. For a great time, try to book your meal to precede a performance by Polka Boy, whose high-energy shows inspires parties.

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Live shows take place in the biergarten during the spring and summer. Call ahead to get the time and price of each show.

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For an unusual taste, try the chocolate beer.

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German food is the specialty in this historic building that author Kurt Vonnegut's grandfather designed.

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The Scene What started as a German social club in the late 1800s still has a social feel, thanks to an extensive selection of beers from Germany, Belgium and elsewhere, and German expressions on the wall. (One translates to: "Moderation is good and fine, but don't overdo it.") Diners find themselves surrounded by handsome dark wood, statues and beer steins. The Food... more

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old German atmosphere, quality food and beers

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Stepping into the Rathskeller is a treat for the eyes, as well as the stomach. The room has fine art quality stained glass windows, an intriguing fireplace with dark sculptures and mottos in German, and other cultural pieces that contribute to the feeling of being in a small town in Germany instead of Indianapolis. The sausages and meats are top quality from local German butchers, and the... more

very trendy

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Very Trendy place, but you probably won't find a German there. Food is very good and the beers are tasty, but bring your wallet loaded with cash becasue it is pricey. You can get a 32oz beer, but it comes in a plastic cup (not German at all). Try the rouladen and ox tale soup for dinner!

Fun place to go with friends

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Anytime I am in Indy, I try to make it here at least once. Good food, fun atmosphere, and great live music. Can be crowded, but it is a fun diverse crowd.
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