The Rathskeller

Got the sausage sampler platter. And a pretzel. It was awesome! So....the hot mustard is NO joke! The waitress said it was hot but Internally I was like yeah ok.. whatever. Well I took about a tablespoon worth on my first bite of pretzel. Welp...it made my eyes water and gasp for air it was so hot. But man was it good. Ill definitely go back!

Outstanding German Food! Restaurant is in the basement/lower level. Look for the single door to enter the building. There is a elevator for the handicapped. They start with bringing you a large pretzel. The yellow sauce is not just mustard. More like 90% horseradish. It will clear your sinus. The house salad was just ok. Should have done the Soup of the day. It was outstanding per my wife. We had the Jagerschnitzel (sp?) with German Potato Salad and Red Cabbage. Outstanding! If you are not a HUGE eater, consider sharing a meal. It will easily feed both of you and for $11, you get 2 additional sides and a salad or soup. Service was outstanding.

I booked the Max Kade room for a retirement party, and Brooke and Ashley made the entire planning process effortless—I didn’t have to worry about a single detail. Our servers, Miles and Thomas, were incredibly kind and patient with our group of 50. This was my second time hosting an event at The Rathskeller, and once again the atmosphere and service were outstanding. It truly is the best in Indy. Thank you for making our celebration so enjoyable!

Really nice environment and a really tasty menu. There was an event happening later but they were happy to serve us before it started. The food was great and the service matched. All the staff were knowledgeable.

The Rathskeller is one of Indianapolis’ true gems. The atmosphere is incredible—historic, warm, and full of character. The food is consistently outstanding, from the classic German dishes to the steaks and sandwiches, and everything is always cooked perfectly. The service is friendly and attentive without ever feeling rushed. Whether you're there for dinner, a special occasion, or to enjoy the beer garden and live music, the experience is always excellent. The Rathskeller never disappoints and remains one of my favorite spots in the city. Highly recommend!

I'm a sucker for German food so I was excited to get to visit the Rathskeller. Not only do they have a huge menu of German specialties, but the location is super cool and historical. It really does transport you to a traditional German restaurant while you're here. The food itself was delicious. I tried the sauerbraten which is a German pot roast and it was absolutely delicious! The pretzels are also tasty, though beware of that spicy mustard! Prices are a little high, but we visited for lunch and appreciated the lower cost of their lunch menu. They do have a kids menu and our daughters enjoyed their food as well. Service was friendly and our food came out quickly as well. If you're looking for a unique dining experience, you have to give this place a shot!

Rathskeller is a beautiful building with great food and beer. Its unique atmosphere make it a great location for a great dining experience. I bring my family and business associates. It is always a good time. Beer garden is fun when going. It is relaxing and enjoyable.

This is such a unique and historic place. The Rathskeller Biergarden is a super cool music venue. Has an interesting set up separate from the Bavarian themed restaurant and bar. The vibe is fun. Food is great... Check it out!

The food here was delicious, and I loved the imported beer selection. I'm excited to come back - though with the smaller spaces (that aren't super sound-friendly), it'll probably only be somewhere I go when I can tolerate tight, loud spaces. But the food was absolutely delicious, and I loved to see a large building going to good use. PROS: -If you want to be transported into a German beer hall, welcome. This is your place. Located in an old, traditional church, small hallways and rooms and lots and lots of wooden accents await you. Unlike some of the commercialized German beer halls (like Hofbrauhaus), this one feels like it has been around for ages. -DELICIOUS food. All of the sausages came pre-cut and absolutely delicious. Our Braut-n-Balls were great too. Really cheap pretzels you can buy by-the-pretzel to add even more German to your life. Zero complaints about any of the food we got here. -I don't know why I assumed Rathskeller was their own brewery, but that was silly. They do, however, import a TON of German beers - including quite a few faves I had when I was over in Germany. They had some imported seasonals too, and I found one I loved (that I'm a little sad about since it'd be hard to find here outside of Rathskeller). -Service was around. I wouldn't call it attentive, but we had what we wanted shortly after wanting it, so it wasn't bad. They were efficient - not necessarily friendly. CONS: -I would be worried about the bathroom situation if coming here during an event or peak hours. The restaurant feels a bit like a labyrinth, so I'm not sure if I missed it, but the single women's restroom that was easily accessible only had a few stalls in it. There's seating for hundreds of people here, easily. For the outdoor area, there are 4 porta-potties in the alleyway. (There are quite a few homeless people in the area too, and I would assume those actually also serve a very helpful function for the community too?) -The "multiple menus" thing is really confusing. When we tried to pre-shop our options before coming here, we didn't know which menu to use. When we ended up coming here and they handed us 8 (literal) pages of different menus, it felt overwhelming. There's a lot of overlap between the menus, but they aren't exact copies. -Hallways and tables are TIGHT in here. You will probably prefer the outdoor picnic tables in the warmer months if you have mobility issues. There were multiple table-and-chair sets that were, simply, too tightly put to the table behind them that I literally couldn't get into them. We finally found a table that had a bit extra space (so I could get in), but my super-slender tablemate had to do a super-tight shimmy and take off all of his sweatshirts to get in on his end. -Women's bathroom access appears to be down some stairs inside, too, (at least the one I found), so this really may not be a good fit for people who have difficulty with smaller spaces, steps, or uneven flooring. I will note that they do have a handicap-accessible outdoor porta-potty though.

The Rathskeller is in historic building with lots of character. The venue is huge with a traditional dining room, outdoor biergarten, and an in-between kellerbar for those wanting a more casual indoor dining experience. I really enjoyed the oxtail soup, which was hearty and perfect for a cold night. The pretzel was quite salty and more dry than I would prefer. Would definitely reorder the soup next time but pass on the pretzel.

German restaurant/ beer garden located in or close to the Mass Ave / Mile Square area of Indianapolis. If you are looking for authentic Bavarian food and a list of beers that adhere to German beer purity law, this is the spot! Mind you, I was a tourist in town for a weekend. First of all, the space is very unique and interesting. Like one of those places where I don't think you could re-create if you just made it today - like it felt genuinely historic or worn in. When I first walked in, I thought it was in the wrong place because it felt like a cultural community center or private club or something. I kept walking through and headed downstairs where I then saw a bar where I was greeted. I was told to go find a table and a server would come by shortly. When my server finally came, she was very friendly and helpful. I wanted a delicious meal similar to what you might find at a tailgate without going to an actual tailgate. Because I was heading to a Colts game after this. I ordered the Bavarian Platte - combo of kielbasa and bockwurst served with sauerkraut, German potato salad, and a variety of mustards. The meal also comes with a large pretzel with sinus clearing hot mustard. It's seriously no joke. This meal seriously hit the spot. And with my limited knowledge or experience with German food, I felt like this was very authentic. I really enjoyed everything including the sides. I also ordered a refreshing German pils to wash everything down. It was more relaxed and felt like a quiet morning spot when I went. But I can imagine this place gets pretty crowded and lively in the evening.

This place is a gem. It's really big with an old school rustic vibe. The food & drinks are fairly priced & delicious. Portions are generous as well. The service was some of the nicest I've experienced.

We ate in the bar, and the service was excellent, the saerbraten was perfect, order the small plate as an appetizer and red cabbage, and it will match perfect perfectly with the dinner. Then the Black Forest cake.

Service was great and the staff were friendly, ordered a German bratwurst and Jäegerschnitzel. I think the cuisine just isn't for me as I wasn't a fan of the plentiful amount of sauerkraut on the bratwurst and on the side with the jäegerschnitzel. It's a good place for an ample meal, just not for me. The bratwurst was good without the sauerkraut in my opinion, it was a little too powerful on it.

Without a reservation, my family and I were able to get a free-for-all table in the bar area. The service was quick and the food was good. It felt very traditionally German inside, with the decor and features of each German state. The service quality was decent, but I have been here before with a reservation, and it has always been good. I just chalked it up to them being busy. Two of my family members had an error in their orders. My mother ordered no cheese and extra sauerkraut on her reuben and received no cheese or sauerkraut. We were in a bit of a hurry, so she was fine without it, but was a little disappointed. My aunt ordered a canned beer without a glass, and her beer came inside of a glass. My order was correct, but my tenderloin was a little on the soggy side instead of crispy. Overall, I was a little disappointed after hyping up the restaurant so much. It was a spur-of-the-moment decision to come here, so maybe a reservation would have rewarded us with a better experience.

Great experience. Huge lazy Susan in the center of the table made sharing fun. The pesto bread appetizer was delicious.

Transparently- I can only attest to the Ampitheatre of Rathskellar, but have yet to had someone visit me in Indy without taking them there! Great beer, music, and vibes. Definitely a gem of Indianapolis for weekend life.

If you're in the mood for fabulous, authentic Bavarian cuisine and a great experience, the Rathskeller is the BEST place to go in Indianapolis. This iconic restaurant has been in business longer than I can remember and is located in the historic Athenaeum Building. I recommend reservations for dinner but, yesterday, we were able to walk in for midday lunch with no wait. We sat in the bar surrounded by deer and moose heads and stone walls. It does feel like an old German castle. Danke, our server, was friendly, attentive and efficient. Water and food was served quickly. The lunch menu has many German options and a few Indiana favorites such as Pork Tenderloin. Their German breads are phenomenal. We had a starter German pretzel, that was warm from the oven. The German mustard has an amazing horseradish flavor that wakes up your tastebuds. I had the tuna sandwich on marble rye. The sandwich is large and the marble rye absolutely delicious. The tuna is creamy and flavorful, by far the best tuna sandwich I've had in a while. The German potato salad is served hot and is FRESH and perfectly tangy and sweet. Portions are generous. My hopelessly Midwestern husband had the Pork Tenderloin which is served on a Kaiser roll. The tenderloin was perfectly seasoned and tender with a perfect breading. He gave it a rare "5" ranking it among the best in Indiana. He also had the wedged fried potatoes that he said were very good. We explored the building after lunch, which I highly recommend. The building was designed by Vonnegut and Bonn in the mid 1890's and is German Renaissance Revival style and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Rathskeller does events; I've been to weddings and work dinners and the food is always top notch. There is metered street parking nearby, but it's hard to find on weekends. The building is old and there are a lot of steps. There is an elevator and ramps for some accessibility. I highly recommend. Great food, great service, amazing architecture.

Great place to go for a St. Patrick's Day festival. Lasted a few days in 2024 and had a blast. We went on one evening and saw world class Irish dancers and bagpipers. Mood and ambience was very jovial. Excellent food options typical Irish fare. Naturally they have corned beef. I went for fish and chips. Plus a pint of Guinness. Only disappointment was the Guinness was in a plastic cup. We all know how it tastes better poured properly in a proper Guinness glass. In spite of that bar service was quick and lines were pretty short about 6 -9 people due to several bartenders .

Really neat old building. I was told it was a YMCA in the day. Without reservations at 4:45p we opted for the dining room. Split an entree for $11 more then each got two accompaniments and voice of cup of soup or side salad. Te'mya was our server. She did great. We got (split) the Jagerschnitztel. My sides were creamed spinach and Spaetzel and chicken velvet soup. My wife got the mashed potatoes, sauerkraut with side salad. My sides were room temp.... Back to the microwave... once returned and warm...er, they were decent. Jagerschnitzel was 7 out of 10. My wife's sides were "just decent". Sid salad was just that. Desert was the apple strudel aka mode. 7 out of 10.... Place filled up real quick. Being out of towners, we will not return. But still easily would be a one and done. Lastly, when we were seated, I noticed our cloth napkins were folded real cute where the charger/plate would be and the utensils were on the wood top table, touching the wood with nothing underneath. I stored this observation until the table next to us was being bussed. The person setting up the next service, simply fanned the crumbs off with her hand then without spraying, wet cloth..... nada, put more utensils on the wood! The table next to that table needed their plates removed so the server stacked the dirty plates and put them on the dirty table she just set up!!!!! I'm sure the DOH would have loved witnessing this. One and done....

We ate lunch at the Rathskeller during their German Fest. We got seated right away. Their food is always amazing! We started off with the chicken cordon bleu fingers that are stuffed with cheese and ham and served with honey mustard to dip them in. My all time favorite app is their stuffed mushrooms. They are cheesy, creamy, and have such good flavor! Pretzels are served before your food comes out. They come with spicy mustard and it definitely has a kick! I asked for cheese and it was just alright. I got the schnitzel and it came with a lemon sauce to dip in. The sauce was not my favorite. It came with sauerkraut and their German potato salad. Both were delicious!

A local suggested this restaurant to us and I can't recommend it enough- even if you're vegetarian like me! It's got a very cool German hunting lodge/bier garten vibe. The service was great (thanks to our awesome server Alyssa (sp?) ). And the food was delicious - but beware the spicy mustard! My husband had the rouladen which he said was good. The only bad thing about my Greek pasta plate was that I was unable to eat it all. The beer is good, the food is bettered and service was excellent. (Vegetarians beware there is ham and bacon in the sauerkraut)

Atmosphere, Atmosphere Atmosphere: 100! This is a must visit for the interior and exterior. That biergarten is so awesome! Beer: It's probably good, but I don't know how to judge. Food?? Meh. For some reason, the German entrees are all very pricey and not worth the price point. We did love the stuffed mushrooms app. The mushrooms are fresh, cream cheese and cheese were melted perfectly on top. I wished we had ordered two of these. I will definitely come back for the atmosphere and mushroom app. But I will stay away from the entrees and that worst wurst salat.

After an event downtown, my family and I had a recommendation to come here. The normal dining room was booked for the night, but we were able to catch a table in the bar area. Our food was great, and the portions are huge, just like you should expect for a German place. I am not even sure if spinach artichoke dip is a thing in Germany, but this was the best dip I have ever had. As the night went on, it ended up getting more and more packed with the bar scene. Our server/bartender was very courteous and helped clear the way for us to leave, as we had some older ladies in our group that needed some extra help to get through the crowd. Overall, it was a wonderful experience. The menu is extensive, and we are sure to come back to try more the next time we're in town!

Stopped in for some very good German food. The jalapeño poppers tasted great, and the added Cajun chicken stuffed inside set off the great flavor. We also tried the Hot Wurst Plate. The four different sausages with the sauerkraut were amazing and cooked perfectly. If you're in the mood for some good German food, this is the place in Indy to visit!

I hate to say this, but the food has gotten even worse. As a native German, I cannot endorse this place. While some of the food looks good, it is all lacking in taste. It is so sad. Especially since the prices went up too. No wonder America doesn't rate German food highly. The only thing I can enjoy here is the beer. It would be such a beautifyl venue inside and out. Enjoy the non German dishes, like the Krautballs or the pasta. Go to the Kellerbar or the beergarden for some great beer and leave it at that.

Entrees are delicious and menu is huge! Love the restaurant and of course the bar on Saturday nights! Service is always good and laid back

Enjoyed dinner before an awesome show. This place is so cute inside with mini rooms and dining areas, it's definitely old school German charm. Our server Jennifer was excellent she was full of so much info on the menu and made good recommendations. We celebrated National margarita day with top shelf margaritas that were delicious. Several different things were ordered. We all enjoyed the stuffed mushroom appetizer. I wasn't very hungry and ordered the French onion soup which is made in house the beef. The croutons are all homemade. I enjoyed a salad with homemade Ranch dressing. Other winners were the schnitzel, the salmon and the smoked pork chops. The band Woomblies was amazing so much fun here, they had a really good setup inside with a large area and big tables, a different food menu was available in the band area. Can't wait to come back!

It only took a minute or two to greet us. We arrived early for our 5pm reservation, but they were able to seat us right away. The restaurant was very busy, but being Valentine's Day we weren't surprised. We were seated at a table in a back room. My wife had to go around another table just to get to her seat though because another table was crowded near ours. The restaurant seemed very clean and brightly decorated in almost every room. There was soft German style music playing in the background and pictures on the wall of what the restaurant looked like in the past. I kind of liked the tiles on the ceiling too. Not sure why, just sort of added to the atmosphere of the room I guess. I went to the bathroom before we ordered. It was a little further away from our table than I normally like, but I needed the exercise, so I didn't worry about it. There's an initial inner room before you go into the room with the stalls. There was someone in that inner room applying nail polish that stunk up the place. I'm not sure, but I think they may have been an employee, however, I didn't exactly see a name badge or anything to confirm it. I went into the room with stalls and noticed that while it was very clean in there, it was also extremely cold in there. I saw a space heater and thought it was specifically to warm up the room, but when I used the bathroom again after dinner later, I noticed it was blowing under the bathroom sinks, probably to keep the pipes from freezing. Our server, Lacey came by to take our orders. I ordered one of their sweet Riesling wines and my wife ordered a dark porter beer. I enjoyed my wine, it was perfectly sweet and not too dry, just the way I like it. My wife enjoyed her beer as well. I ordered the Jaegerschnitzel with creamed spinach and red cabbage. I also got a small spinach side salad with hot bacon dressing. My wife also ordered the Jaegerschnitzel with red cabbage, but opted for spaetzle as her other side. She also got a small house side salad with hot bacon dressing. While we waited for our food, the server brought out a basket that had a giant soft pretzel with both a spicy brown mustard dip and a cheese dip. Not being a fan of spicy brown mustard, I tried it with the cheese dip. The pretzel was perfectly warm and chewy and not too salty and the tangy cheese dip went well with it. My wife tried some of the pretzel with the spicy mustard. Apparently, the spicy mustard is loaded with horseradish and rivals the spiciness of St.Elmo's shrimp cocktail sauce. She said she had to be careful not to breathe out her nose too much while eating it because it really cleared and burned her sinuses. She still kept going back for more though. Our salads arrived in small saucer like dishes with the dressing on the side. My spinach salad had fresh leaves of spinach topped with bacon, cheese, tomatoes, mushrooms and hard-boiled egg. The hot bacon dressing wasn't very hot and was sweeter than expected, but the salad was good overall. My wife's house side salad had mixed greens and colorful fresh salad toppings. She also thought the bacon dressing was a bit sweet, but she enjoyed her salad as well. After our salads came our entrees. The Jaegerschnitzel is their signature schnitzel topped with a creamy brown sauce of wild mushrooms, shallots, fresh garlic, red wine and select herbs. I enjoyed my side of creamed spinach even though it tasted more like spinach cooked with cream of mushroom soup. It still had a good flavor and some decent seasoning to it. I didn't like the red cabbage as I had hope I would. I didn't realize it would be cooked in red wine vinegar. It was way too sweet for my palate. I tried adding salt to it, but no amount of salt was making it any less sweet or more appetizing, so I ended up not finishing it. While the Jaegerschnitzel was very tasty and I very much liked the sauce, it was difficult to cut. I wish they would have given us sharper knives to use for cutting it. My wife agreed with me about the Jaegerschnitzel, but she actually liked the red cabbage the way it was cooked and she enjoyed her tender spaetzle noodles. Lacey was very attentive and tried to make sure we enjoyed our experience there. I will definitely return someday, I just won't get their red cabbage.

The vibe of the restaurant was so fun and beautiful!! Our waiter was wonderful too. My mom loved the food and it was definitely a new experience for both of us, as I don't know much about German food. The building itself is beautiful and we loved learning the history about it :)

We visited for a lite meal before a show at The Murat (yes, I know they sold naming rights). We cobbled together two appetizers, the veggie of the day and the Rathskellar Salat for the two of us. Shrimp cocktail featured 8 medium not overcooked shrimp and an excellent flavorful cocktail sauce. The star for me was the well seasoned Grilled Portabella. I added blue cheese crumbles to the salat which melded well with the Parmesan vinaigrette. Service from Alyssa Mc was excellent in a fairly full dining room. She asked if we were attending 'the show' and said she'd be sure to get us out on time. Thoughtful. I wish they had more fresh vegetables on the 'sides' menu.

Stopped in before a concert across the street. Had a few beers, a pretzel, and a bowl of beef stew. It was hearty and full of flavor. The service was attentive and it was busy because it Was Just a few days before Christmas.

I brought my mom, aunt, and grandma here and we had a great time! Our waitress was lovely and very knowledgable about everything on the menu and the history of the building and restaurant. The food was delicious and we all tried something different. The pretzels brought tasted great and the mustard had a lot of kick to it! The waitress warned us about it but it was great mixed with the cheese. The beer menu seemed overwhelming but the waitress did a wonderful job of explaining everything and helping us choose something we would all like. The ambiance was great and we learned a lot about the history of the building, the Antheneum above, and the future of the restuarant. We originally wanted to sit outside but didn't want to pay the cover charge. The inside of the building was really cool and the large windows brought in a ton of natural light into the dark architecture. It was a great place to bring my guests and I will defintely be back!!

You can't beat the history and old feel of the Rathskeller. The dining room and bar have so much history and the Biergarten with the stage is a staple in Indianapolis. This was my first time eating in the dining room and love the pretzels with cheese and spicy mustard as the free bread basket. Overall the food was heavy on the meat, but as expected. Not my normal food preference but worth a try. Service was excellent with knowledge of the history and answering questions.

First time at this German spot. The food was great with plenty to share. The service staff was knowledgeable and helpful. The ambiance is heart for small or large groups and is somewhere in N would coaster again B when I'm in Indy.

I was really looking forward to trying Rathskeller, but was soooooo disappointed. I was expecting a pretty lively atmosphere, but walked into a huge space that was virtuallly empty. There are probably 40 tables inside and there were 5 occupied including my party of one. I'm from out of town and was told to get a pork tenderloin sandwich. It resembled a grocery store chicken patty, but with less flavor. I also had the spaetzle noodles and German potato salad, which I've had plenty of times with my German great grandmother. The spaetzle had some sort of watered down beef gravy (I think), but was pretty tasteless. Then German potato salad was very heavy on the vinegar but was also dark brown which was a surprise. All of the food had a flavor profile which would have been suitable for a 5 year old, and could best be described as "blaaaaah".

Old style German pub. Fantastic atmosphere with terrific service. Plenty of variety. Summer offers the beer garden which is a great way to relax. Easy parking all around as this restaurant is located downtown Indianapolis. Try the mustard with the sausage and pretzel appetizer, it's got a real kick!!! Enjoy

This is the oldest restaurant in Indy and it is awesome. We went on a Friday night around 8 and had no wait. They also have an area with live music and a banquet hall. Our food was amazing and the service was awesome. When you walk in you feel like you are in Germany. We shared the jagerschnitzel . They let you split a meal for $11.50 and you each get 2 sides. That was plenty for both of us. For desert we had the bread pudding and it was very good also. This place is definitely worth trying

We were seated right away in Kellerbar. We were served with pretzels and our waiter did warn us about the spicy mustard. The pretzel was cold and hard. We didn't like the spicy mustard either. We ordered the French onion soup and it was flavorful and gooey with cheese. The pork tenderloin was average and the bun was okay. I did ask for the fries to be extra crispy and they delivered. Overall, we had a good time enjoying the atmosphere but the food was average.

Not sure if the chef had a bad day, but their Jägerschnitzel tastes like a reheated below average frozen food. The 2 stars are for the portion. Still such a disappointment for 30+ bucks...

Highly recommend this experience! We visited on a Sunday evening and it was delicious. The baked brie was the perfect amount to share between 5 people and the surprise baked pretzels (no picture) were piping hot. + The side salads came with fresh mushrooms and the ranch tasted homemade. Very delicious. +Portion sizes were huge, so we split meals and had food leftover. +The service was wonderful and they kept coming by to offer water refills and clear dishes. Our server was knowledgeable, kind, and very efficient despite it being quite busy. +The ambiance was nice, I appreciated the decorations. We were seated right by the entry, which I was concerned might detract from our experience but as we started eating, we didn't even notice. Bonus+ the tall beer was HUGE!

What a great experience. From customer service to the food! We had Amy as our server and we thought she went above and beyond serving our food and drinks. The restaurant itself is absolutely gorgeous from the inside. It almost feels like you've traveled back in time to Medieval Germany. It's a beautiful restaurant with a lot of charm. Highly recommended!

My wife is German and this is her favorite place when we are in town. We love the schnitzel and homemade desserts. Great service.

The atmosphere and decor this place is amazing, Wednesday through Saturdays this place host some of the best live local bands around from Rock to Rhythm and Blues. The meal begins with bread. The Big pretzel is a must-try. The mustard that comes with is no joke though. It's horseradish mustard and super spicy. I did not care for the Chocolate Stout, somethings just do not go to together, and chocolate beer is not for me, but you may wish to give it a try. I ordered the Cold Appetizer Sampler, a variety of sausages and cheese with the spicy mustard and imported cheese and old world bread is amazing. Anyone who is a fan of poppers must try the Cajun Chicken Poppers the Creole mayo is a culinary masterpiece in flavor. For those who prefer fish, the Atlantic Salmon fillet is a site to behold. For fantastic service and authentic German Cuisine this place is a landmark. Must try you will not be disappoint.

This was my first time eating at the Rathskeller and it did not disappoint! We sat in the basement which was very cool and traditional, I loved checking out the stained glass windows, and different pictures. I had a tasty heffenwisen beer, that was very tasty and refreshing! I very much enjoyed it. We split a pretzel, with what I'll call Saint Elmo's mustard, so delicious! For my main course, I had the jagerschintzel, sour kraut, and spatzel, all of it was delicious and tasty. Very impressed and I'll be back!

Food choices had all the German staples and some Cajun choices thrown in there. I'm guessing the owner/cook is a Louisianna German‍. I ordered the French Onion Soup, Jaegerschnitzel, with Spaetzle and Potato Pancake. Waitress was friendly and made a few recommendations for those in my party not familiar with German cuisine. Ambiance was like an authentic German restaurant, looked like they had a fest hall on one side also. Good was good, a little pricey but good. We also got the appetizer and that was a mix of pretty good little snacks. Complimentary bread and pretzel basket came with some of the spiciest house made mustard ever. Cleared my sinuses and I made sure everyone else tried it and experienced that, haha.

Food was awesome and the service even better! Thanks to Jennifer for a lovely evening.

By far the best German Restaurant you'll find in Indianapolis. Food is wonderful, the service is always great, and the atmosphere is perfect. There IS usually a wedding reception in the ballroom that can get a little rowdy, especially if you are seated in the narrow area between the maître d' podium and the beer hall. But always a good time, and a fun experience.

Very nice German food and ambiance. Great Server. Made a reservation but was 20 minutes late, finding a parking space on a Friday evening

In my twenties, I often visited the biergarten. Now I come for lunch. I still highly recommend the beer garden for the life music and fun patio. Probably the best patio in Indy. Today we came with a plan to share the Reuben and the Hot Wurst Platte. The wurst platte itself was more than enough for 2 people, but we can never resist a Reuben. I loved the different sausages, Sauer kraut, and the braised cabbage. I am likely to get this plate every time I visit. The Reuben was delicious and I loved the potato salad. I did not, however, like the spaetzle. It left much to be desired. The pretzel to start was not extraordinary, but the Dijon was. Holy horseradish hotness. If you have a cold, this is sure to help clear your sinuses. The dessert list looked delicious but we opted out as we had too much already. We had excellent service and I enjoyed the room we were seated in, just off to the left of the entrance. The wood, fireplace, bar, and decor gave the place a very traditional German feel. We love German food and will definitely return. I love the room in the back, towards the biergarten. It's very bright with natural sun coming through.

The food was decent and authentic and the servers were helpful. Whoever they have coordinating the events at the beergarden is absolutely abysmal. We specifically asked the workers up front if we would be allowed in the beergarden after visiting the restaurant and were assured that we'd be allowed in by multiple people. After spending a good amount on dinner, we were then told at the back door that we were not given correct information. When confronted, the front door workers denied ever saying that and the venue did absolutely nothing to rectify that error. It was especially embarrassing because I had guests from out of town.

The staff was welcoming and so kind to our kids.. However this was not the German meal I was hoping for. The beer was tasty but wish the glass had been cold. Please do yourself a favor, skip this one if you are from out of town and only have a few meals in town. To start, the complimentary pretzel was average at best. The over the top spicy mustard was the highlight but the "cheese" sauce was reminiscent of warm, flavorless plastic. Then there's the entrées...it didn't get better. I opted for a light lunch, salad and spud. Much to my surprise the loaded potato came with the same "cheese sauce", one bite, immediately No. The croutons and the chunky blue cheese were the highlight. My kids favorite is a braut, they couldn't fight through more than a bite but the kettle chips weren't great! Finally, my German food loving husband got the traditional schnitzel. Came looking great, however about two bites in he turned green and ran to the bathroom to puke. Come to find out, it was raw! The saff was great, but skip this stop.

If you like traditional German food, this is your place. Sausage and sauerkraut and beer. And then more sausage, sauerkraut and beer.

Spending the night in Indianapolis, and wanted a good, as in big and filling, dinner before another night in another hotel. Located downtown, it was a great GREAT find. Sunday evening and downtown was very busy. Having spent a couple of years living in Germany it was a taste treat. I Found it some of the best German food this side of the ocean. Also the space was amazing- and historic. Had the Hot App plate while my husband had the "pork chops". Both were wonderful and the beer selection simply divine! Great staff (working hard to keep up with customers) they seemed short staffed- like most places today. Definitely worth a visit!

Great German beer, get a big stein and it's a fantastic deal. Food may appear pricey but you get a hell of a lot for that $30. The back bar is really cool with all the animal heads and such. I'll be back next month.

Joined a friend for appetizers before a concert. Had the stuffed mushrooms two orders. Service was good and food was very good

Great German food place! Very authentic, service was amazing. Felt like we were in a Christmas cottage.