Crab dip was 6/10. Great chips. Quesadilla 8/10. I expected more chicken for the additional 6 dollar charge. Cool vibe. 5 dollar Ultras. Immediate seati g on a Thursday night. read more

Rathskeller Bistro - New American Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

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We had dinner at Rathskeller Bistro on a Friday night. The feel is ok. Somewhat modern for a German restaurant. Our waiter was nice, but when we got there, someone took our drink orders. He was nice, but didn't know how to take our order. My other half ordered a German beer and they gave him an 8 ball glass to drink it from. The food was ok. Yes, just "ok". My sausage was dry, the cabbage was good. The potatoes were also good. The jager wasn't very good according to my other half. The sauce was basically mushrooms in a brown gravy. The burger was also good. I don't think we'll be back but it was worth trying. read more

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First time dining here. It was a plan B pick actually but had an A experience. Served quickly with a kind server. Cool little basement space that's bigger than you'd think from the outside front. My daily special 14 oz pork chop was fantastic. The cherry chipotle sauce is delicious. Spot on kraut and tasty bacon green beans. I didn't try my wife's dish but she finished it all so I assume it was good! She said it was very different then other pasta dishes but in a good way so consider that. We will be back here again for sure. read more

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Hill country duck hash was amazing! Service was friendly and felt homely. Stumble upon this place and definitely my favorite brunch spot for this part of texas. read more

We enjoyed Rathskeller. Six of us came here this morning for breakfast. We were the first people here for breakfast. The host/server (Debbie) quickly put 2 tables together for us. Debbie was very helpful and attentive to our needs. I had the Hungry Man Omelet with 9-Grain Toast. It was very good. We'd eat at Rathskeller again. read more

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My husband and I tried this cute restaurant today, for lunch. It is below street level and it was a cool, welcome option for a hot day of shopping and sightseeing. I had the delicious Greek chicken pita sandwich with a side of chips. My husband had the chicken salad with a mixed green lettuce salad. Our waitress was attentive and sweet. read more

Food and service just okay. The schnitzel was basically overcooked and undercooked pork chop. The potato salad was decent and the red cabbage sweet and vinegary. The mixed salad with ranch was low key delicious. The soup of the day was creamy potato bacon and was also spot on. No one really checked on us to see how the food tasted after it came out. Overall, mixed review, leaning towards not recommending it. Cute basement vibes though for the restaurant. read more

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We were excited to eat here for the first time. The restaurants is really unique and clean. My stuffed eggplant was good not great. My husband had the jaeger schnitzel and it was only okay. I also ordered a peach margarita and was disappointed to see them take a premixed bottled out of the cooler and pour it over ice. This is a brand that's easily bought at the grocery store for pretty cheap. I was expecting more from a peach margarita in Fredricksburg, known for their peaches. Service was okay but I think that our server had more tables than what she needed in order to give each table more attention. Totally not her fault. Not mad that we went here but likely won't be back. read more

Rathskeller Bistro - Stuffed eggplant - New American Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

Amazing red beans and rice with a jalepeno cheddar brat and soft warm French bread. Can't go wrong with the good. Atmosphere isn't anything to write home about but if you're just looking for good food and good service with a reasonable price this is your place. read more

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Great food and service , we always look forward to getting breakfast here ! It's a favorite, we have been coming here for years ! They are consistent and love the variety of the food ! My fav is the veggie omelette and a side of bacon and my husband loves the eggs benni. A must try if you come to town ! read more

Excellent food! Good service! Easy choice!!! Small place downstairs, simple ambiance, but worth it!

I would call this the most known hole in the wall with an amazing breakfast food. Upon entry it seems tight but there is also seating in the back, service is quick and I would recommend anyone visit. I will be coming back. read more

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The wife and I decided to drive up to Fredericksburg today to get out of the house. After walking half the strip, we decided to try our Rathskeller Bistro which is in the basement of Das Küche shop which is an old hospital. I ordered their Bloody Mary (spicy) to start off with a class of water. It was really good The wife ordered the Turkey Bacon Melt with fries. She only ate half the sandwich and pulled the velvety cheese off because it wasn't really melted into the sandwich like she wished it was. I tried it and it was kind of plain but tasty. I think the sandwich would have been much better if the cheese was melted into the sandwich and they used provolone or pepper jack cheese. So only 3 stars for this sandwich. I had the Kraut plate which came with two halves of two different sausages and a small portion of jäger schnitzel, German potatoes, pickled beets and sauerkraut. I absolutely loved this plate and I highly recommend. Oh and the stone ground mustard was really good! It will definitely clear out your sinuses so go lightly. The service was really good and we didn't have any wait to get a table and short wait for the food read more

Rathskeller Bistro - Turkey Bacon Melt with Fries - New American Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

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This bistro is located right on Main Street in the heart of Fredericksburg. The food was nice and fresh in this quaint basement restaurant. It was my first time dining underground, and I didn't mind it. The staff helped us right away and answered any questions we had. The food came out quickly and was fresh. We had a West Coast Benedict, which I can recommend. My wife had biscuits and gravy, which were also delicious. The pancake left much to be desired. It wasn't a fluffy conventional style pancake, but a dense and well plated style. This might be a German style, but I have no idea. This wouldn't keep me from visiting again. They serve Coke products via can, for instance hose who look for that in reviews. Overall I would definitely try this place for a no wait friendly staff with fresh products for breakfast read more

We love this charming old building and the food was very good. Waitress was sweet and attentive.

Heard about this place but I was not impressed. We got the country fried chicken and jaeger schniezer it was not very good. I would not return to this place. I was disappointed. read more

First time in Fredericksburg, and this place was a great first stop! The atmosphere was very cozy and intimate. Our server, Jorge, was great and checked on us frequently! The food and drinks were really good, and we were served our food so fast too! read more

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Fun place to eat if you enjoy history. This restaurant is in the basement of an historic former hospital. This area of the basement was formerly a morgue! We ate here for breakfast and it was great, with large servings. We want to go back for lunch or dinner because they had a great menu. read more

Writing this makes me sad as I've been wanting to try Rathskeller for a while. I ordered the hill country dip sandwich (French dip). It was way below mediocre- bland and tasteless. The worst part was the menu said it had cheddar cheese on it. Instead, I was greeted with the unnatural, obnoxious yellow of sliced American cheese. It made the sandwich taste like plastic, which, to its credit, was the only real flavor. The au jous tasted like watered down beef broth without any actual flavor. The ONLY edible thing on my plate was the sweet potato fries which were actually pretty good. My sons ordered schnitzel, which was decent, but a small portion and not as good as others you can get in town. Suffice it to say, I won't be back. read more

Rathskeller Bistro - Sliced American cheese on the dip sandwich - New American Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

We were given a recommendation to try this place. Wife had the beef dip and I had a chicken wrap. Sadly neither one had much flavor. Employees weren't that friendly. Never received a refill on my iced tea. We tried the peach bread pudding and it was good. Would we go back?? Probably not. Not near worth the $46 and we didn't even eat half of it. read more

What a perfect place for a Rathskeller! Going below ground in Texas in the old hospital building is a brilliant way to stay cooler in the Texas sunshine. The wine and the German food was delicious and we've eaten food all over the world and we really enjoyed our meal. Check it out on main in Fredericksburg. They also have a terrific breakfast too . The German phrase for "bon appétit" is "Guten Appetit!". It translates to "Enjoy your meal!" or "Have a good appetite! read more

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We were looking forward to this visit, planned it out to be our late lunch. The hostess just pointed to a table, no greetings. They came by and basically tossed the napkin/ forks on the table. Then another person asked what we wanted to drink? They didn't speak English so we had to go to the fridge and point what we wanted. I ordered what I thought to be a Philly cheesesteak with thinly sliced beef. It came and I thought to myself I could have made this myself with two slices of roast beef and American cheese on it. No favor or seasonings. It was awful! I would never recommend this place. read more

This was one of the few restaurants open on a Sunday evening in Fredericksburg. They mostly have German food and a little bit of American and Italian. I had the fettuccine alfredo for $13, and it came with a small breadstick. I did not opt to add $6 for chicken. I finished the whole plate, and I was quite full. It was good. I tried my friend's pasta crudo, which was considerably worse as the canned tomatoes tasted very canned, and the pasta was watery. I enjoyed the sweet potato fries. Our waitress was sweet and gave us extra plates for sharing. read more

Rathskeller Bistro - Fettuccine Alfredo - New American Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

We tried the restaurant for breakfast and it was amazing. The biscuits are homemade and the sausage gravy delicious. Good service but get there pretty close to 9am as they quickly fill up. read more

Rathskeller was recommended by one of our guest's family members, and it was a cute little place located down a flight of stairs. Our group of 8 was quickly seated in the back of the restaurant. Our servers were really friendly and made some good recommendations for those asking about the wine selection and the food. The menu is pretty diverse. It's far from a German restaurant, though they do have some traditional dishes from that region. I was leaning toward a sandwich but the Hill Country Crepes were recommended. The dish was pretty heavy on the cheese. The dish was really just a different type of lasagna, so it was not what i was expecting. The crepe was stuffed with a lot of ricotta and there was a heavy marinara and cheese bake on top. It was served with a side salad, but the heat of the baked dish wilted the lettuce. Everything was okay, but i didn't finish it. Others in our group were pretty mixed on their meals as well. Overall it was just okay. Cute ambiance and nice staff. I would go back, but certainly would try something else. read more

Rathskeller Bistro - Hill Country Crepes - New American Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

Love the ppl & the place! Oh!! The food is great, too!! We hear every time we visit Fredricksburg, TEXAS!!

Fun, funky spot to have authentic German food. Even though they were busy, we got in fairly quick. Pro-tip: if they have people waiting in the courtyard, they must be busy. Just send one person down to get on the list. No need for everyone in your party to have to go down and back up the stairs. Service was friendly, and the food was excellent. I would come her again. read more

Rathskeller Bistro - Peach Bread Pudding- very good! - New American Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

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The food was awesome! Service was great! Ambiance soothing! The only thing that can improve is more restrooms. Having just one is inconvenient read more

Rathskeller Bistro - New American Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

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We went there for new year's eve. The food was good with excellent brats and good schnitzel. The seating is a little cramped. The biggest complaint is the single stall bathroom for both women and men. The restroom and dining area were very clean. The service was ok they were very crowded. read more

First off, I love that it's underground. Simple joys! The staff was great and the food delicious. Fair warning, the beignets are quite heavy. I haven't had too many different ones yet but these definitely seemed on the thicker side and are very filling. Yummy, but filling. I prefer the lighter types. The West Coast Benny was awesome and the home fries were definitely a notch above! I was so stuffed leaving that we had to take half our mimosa carafe to go. Get there early right when they open. We were very glad we did! Only one party ahead of us at 9:20 and when we left, there was a line up the stairs and around the corner. read more

Rathskeller Bistro - Beignets - New American Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

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This place is always packed for a good reason. Amazing food, great menu with great options, friendly staff, and owned by a great local family. One of the best spots to eat on Main Street in Fredericksburg. We are frequent visitors. Get the spicy Bloody Mary!! read more

Rathskeller Bistro - Breakfast burrito - New American Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

Atmosphere is so cool and has an amazing history to it. Food was amazing and the Bloody Mary definitely was the star of the show. Don't forget to snag an order of beignets. read more

Rathskeller Bistro - Bloody Mary, mimosa, and sangria - New American Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

Had a lovely dinner here with a group of six adults and one kid. In a group of varying preferences, everyone found something they liked! The sausage platter was a big hit, the red cabbage was fantastic, and topping it off with a creme brûlée was absolutely the right choice. Highly recommend! read more

Small downstairs restaurant with multiple small rooms. Service was inattentive but food came fast. Had the "Kraut" plate which is a piece of schnitzel and two sausages cut in half lengthwise with wonderful sauerkraut, a spicy potato salad and red cabbage. Was good but veal cutlet is a little tough and thick. Sausage was good enough. Wife loved the Reuben sandwich. read more

Rathskeller Bistro - Smoked Turkey Reuben - New American Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

It's a very cozy basement (Rathskeller) setting offering a mix of traditional German and other cuisines. The better half succumbed to the temptation of peach bread pudding, and off we went. The meals were very good, (mahi mahi special and fried shrimp, respectively). The bread pudding was as good as anticipated; only disappointment was the strudel. The service was good. Would definitely go back. read more

The history is what brought us to this restaurant, but unfortunately, the food will likely not bring us back. We dropped in on a Monday evening, and despite a lot of traffic on Main Street, there were only a couple of other tables seated when we arrived. Since they don't have a full bar and we were pretty much "wined out" from a tour earlier in the day, we opted for tea and soft drinks. First up was an avocado crab dip, which turned out to be the highlight of the meal. Served with freshly fried tortilla chips, it was quite tasty and contained a good amount of crab meat. It wasn't really like guacamole, it was more like salsa with avocado, but either way, it was nice. Things went downhill in a hurry after this. I ordered off of the daily special menu, selecting the corn meal encrusted red snapper, and my girlfriend chose the wurst platte. Upon arrival, I remarked to myself that the fish looked like it had been plated at a cafeteria, and it didn't improve when I dug in. Accompanying the fish was baby carrots that at least had some crunch, but the only real flavor was a bit of sweetness. Rice looked interesting, but had no real flavor. The fish was the biggest disappointment; it was mushy, and did not taste like anything at all, making me question if it was even snapper at all. There was very little corn meal, and the sauce, which was very thin and scarce, tasted only of salt. I ate a fair amount of the fish just to get some protein but it was not great at all. The wurst platte featured two wursts which were about average in flavor, but not what I'd expect from a place that claims "German food" on their website. Kraut had some bacon in it, which, while non-traditional, was actually nice and was probably the best part of the plate. German potato salad was sweet and didn't really stand out. A small schnitzel stood out, but for the wrong reasons: It was a little tough, overcooked and very low on the flavor scale. All of this would have added up to a three star review if not for the price; the fish was shown as "market price" on the menu, and I foolishly didn't ask. It turned out to be $20.99, which was outrageous for what I received. The bill, with no alcohol, was over $65, for a mostly forgettable meal. This was definitely a swing and a miss. read more

Rathskeller Bistro - Red snapper - New American Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

Hello world, I got the duck hash potatoes and it was delicious with the blood Mary. Highly recommended, but it comes with onions so, it would be nice if the menu noted that. Overall, it's an awesome spot with a great staff. Will come again! read more

Rathskeller Bistro - New American Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

Rathskeller in German means "basement restaurant or tavern", and that's much of the fun of eating here. Thick stone walls and a warren of small dining rooms make the place feel cozy, in an ancient sort of way. (Warning: getting in and out requires navigating a flight of stairs.) Food, and service, is AOK but not spectacular. I found the wienerschnitzel on the thick side, but really enjoyed the warm potato salad that came with it. The Keidel omelet, apparently named after an early citizen of Fredericksburg, was chock full of sausage and fresh spinach. It supposedly included Swiss cheese but it was not gooey and chewy - more like a Swiss queso. The fried potatoes that came with it were nice and crispy. The only miss was the biscuits and gravy, which had an odd flavor that I couldn't quite put my finger on. If you want breakfast, it's served exactly between 9 and 11 - don't snooze or you'll be ordering from the lunch menu. read more

Rathskeller Bistro - Wiener schnitzel with red cabbage and warm potato salad - New American Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

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The location is so cool as you traverse down a flight of stairs on the side of a building and enjoy dining in the basement. Now don't freak out, it is super bright and cheery with a big window that is lit by an opening in a street grate. The food is fantastic and the prices are affordable. The employees were super friendly and we really had a nice time down here. We were in town on the New Years weekend and we had a super hard time finding a place that was actually open. We were so glad that this restaurant was open and we were so surprised that other places were closed. We will be back! read more

Rathskeller Bistro - The staircase. You can eat in the courtyard up here too. - New American Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

Everyone was so nice! Favorite place I've been so far and food was amazing. Even bought a coffee mug to remember this place. read more

Rathskeller Bistro - New American Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas