It is so comforting to know that a long time established restaurant continues to deliver high…read morecaliber food and service. RATHSKELLER has accomplished that over many years. The old Bavarian charm remains throughout the restaurant. Our visit this time was prior to the MJ MUSICAL at Old National. It's right across the street. The staff is well aware of their diner's itinerary and backs certain you can enjoy cocktails, wine, and dinner in time for the 7:00 pm start time. I applaud that courtesy. It was evident that our server, Cindy was a seasoned employee (20 years). Her attention throughout our visit left us wanting for nothing. I noticed many times her surveying our table for refills, empty plates. Her big smile and friendly personality only added to the exceptional experience. The food is prepared in the traditional German style. It is rich and very filling. The portions are enormous. Our party enjoyed an appetizer of Brat & Kraut balls and entrees of Schnitzel Parm., Jäeger schnitzel, spinach dinner salad with hot bacon dressing and my favorite "Oxtail Soup". Just the item for a cold winter night. Patrons of OLD NATIONAL CENTER shows should start their evening off right with dinner at THE RATHSKELLER. You won't be disappointed.

The Rathskeller is a charming old world German restaurant with a large Biergarten. Our server…read moregreeted us quickly with menus and promptly took our drink orders, it was a promising start that after ordering our entrees fell off. I ordered the Schnitzel and my guest ordered the Jagerschnitzel. Both looked good, unfortunately the meat was either tough or overcooked for both orders. The potato pancakes and applesauce sides were good. The highlight of the meal was the large soft pretzels and mustard that was provided instead of bread. Perhaps we caught them on a bad night, and are giving them the benefit of the doubt. The Biergarten had quite the crowd and would be worth a visit during Oktoberfest.

I really, really wanted to like this place. As my husband and I have both enjoyed German food…read moreabroad, we were excited to try the menu for this restaurant. When we went on a Friday night, there was live music on the biergarten's patio, but it was so loud that even indoors, you could not hear your conversation. Upon arrival, even though we had a reservation, and there were only four other tables dining, service was pretty slow to be seated and the poor waitresses seemed overwhelmed. I will say the waitstaff is exceptionally friendly, even with a busier biergarten. The food, I'm sorry to say, leaves much to be desired. Presentation is unappetizing, and as some other Yelpers have mentioned, the meal is definitely not a feast for the eyes. I wish I could say the flavor was better, but everything was bland and underseasoned. My husband, who's never met a sauerkraut he didn't adore, could not even finish his meal. The portions are small for the price, but honestly, the flavor was so underwhelming it didn't matter how much was on the plate. The decor seems very throwback, replete with tourist tchotchkes and and faded pictures of Germany. The dark wood paneling does lend a moody, Germanic air, and from what I understand, they have a large selection of beers on tap.

The food is great. German Food is hard to come by, and this is much closer than the Rathskellar…read moreDowntown, or Heidelberg House in Lawrence. I typically get the Sausage Trio, which provides a good variety to sample. One suggestion is to call before you come, since it is a smaller restaurant and may be busy during the buffet, or may close early because it is slow.

Boyfriend and I ate there Saturday, food was great and our server was so sweet! Love the atmosphere…read moreand music played on Friday nights!

Amazing staff, food is great. Love the authentic atmosphere. Very good menu with lots of…read moretraditional offerings. I have really liked everything I have tried. Prices are very reasonable. Of course lots of German beer on tap and a full bar. I am gluten free so options are limited but I have had no problems with the sausage.

First time at Athenaeum Christmas market and we had fun!…read more The best about it was it wasn't as crowded as Carmel. It is not expansive as Carmel but we still enjoyed the experience. I loved the cute mug, and the hot cider was great. I especially liked the food from Rathskeller- I highly recommend the brat n kraut balls- they were delicious. There was live music which I enjoyed a lot.

Our first visit here was enchanting. Looks like it's the third year that the Athenaeum…read moreChristkindlmarkt made it's way to town. Went on a Saturday. Parked in the parking garage next to the Athenaeum with a parking app for a reasonable price and spent hours in the area. Had lunch at The Rathskeller and came back to visit the market for snacks and mulled wine/ciders/drafts. The treats included the raclette sandwich, bacon lollipop, German potato pancakes (Kartoffelpuffer), Brauhaus pretzel, German bratwurst, schnitzel, gingerbread cookies, baked goods. The process for picking up food orders could be improved upon. Told to come back in 20 minutes and came back but the server appeared confused when we told him our order, then said wasn't ready yet, saw other people who ordered after us get their orders, and eventually after a couple more inquiries received our order. A pager system or a number/now serving screen would be useful way to communicate ready orders. Took home a cute collector mug and got to drink my tasty mulled cider from it while there. If I had decided to get another drink, it would be $1 less for subsequent fills. It was entertaining to watch the costumed characters tease the children and guests and the various performers cross the stage. There were a couple of artisan stalls to peruse as well. Really appreciated the heat lamps scattered throughout the area as this season was chiller than usual. It's a brief stop that brings the holiday spirit!

Decided to pop in after checking out some bookstores during the Indy book crawl, what a cool…read morehistorical looking building! I was sat in a booth and my server was great! I had delicious and savory mussels! As well as a great gin martini that was only 10 bucks! (Not even a happy hour special) all around great experience and I can't wait to go back and try some more delicious food!

We stopped in for a late lunch on the Saturday before the big race. Aka INDY 500. We probably…read morearrived around 1:30 (party of 5). The receptionist/hostess was less than friendly by saying before I even said anything and/or before we were even greeted "we don't have any open tables, it'll be a while". I was like "do you want my name and how many people are in our party?" She just seemed bothered by us wanting to eat at this establishment. We probably waited 15 mins and were seated at the very back of the restaurant in a huge booth. Our server on the other hand was extremely friendly and gave us great service. I ordered the sweet chili chicken wings. They were very tasty but I couldn't finish my order if 10. Parking: not sure if they do have parking but we parked on the street about a block away. Free street parking but a very busy one way street so keep that in mind.

Really large portions of food here and a great location in Fountain Square…read more I'm excited to come back and try the burgers. The Mac and cheese and jalapeño poppers I had were good. Mac and Cheese: you can choose your own add on! I had bacon and caramelized onions added to mine. Poppers: very unique, had a chili cheese filling instead of cream cheese. Tons of beer options, but I didn't drink on this occasion.

My husband wanted a good burger but because I'm vegan, it needed to be a place with an option for…read moreme. After researching, I found Kuma's Corner. They have a vegan option. Convenient location. Zero proof drinks. There were some reviews about long wait times, non-toasted buns and the cost but the write up of the place itself gave me nostalgia vibes for a place called Cobra Burger in Richmond, VA so I had to try my luck. I really wanted to love this place, as I've not found anything like Cobra Burger here in Indy. When we arrived, around 6:45p on a Thursday, the patio had a good amount of people, but inside was pretty empty apart from the bar. We sat at a two top in the bar area. The music was at a pretty low volume, especially considering the amount of reviews that said otherwise. Our server was also bartender, so it initially took her a couple of minutes to come over, which is understandable. She took our order for drinks and then after bringing them back for the food. She was nice and provided good service although juggling tables and the bar, plus she was also pregnant. It took a very long time for us to get our food (close to an hour), despite three guys working the line in the kitchen, banging out burger after burger. The food arrived, hot and correct. Both my husband and I were disappointed that the reviews were right and the burger buns were not toasted. Non-toasted burger buns actually make the burgers harder to eat and less enjoyable. My burger was decent for a non-handmade vegan option; for the price my expectation is amor sophisticated/handmade creative one, but I am thankful that they had a vegan option at all. My husband thought his burger was just okay and that he's had better ones around Indy, so we probably won't be dining here again. For the size of the burger, they should bring you ample napkins without having to ask because it is very messy trying to eat them. For two burgers with fries, one small mac & cheese, and three beers (one regular and two nonalcoholic) before tip the bill was over $80. Now, if the food was top-tier fantastic, I would say fine but being that it was more middle of the road it's a bit pricey.

I am not a food truck person--but I will ALWAYS make a stop for Der Pretzel Wagen! How can you beat…read morea soft pretzel with cheese? You just can't. Best part--it's only $5 for a giant delicious pretzel. I have never tried the sandwich (not vegetarian friendly), but who needs a sandwich when you can have the pretzel! Also, as someone who is in the process of learning German, I was also impressed that there was a German speaker in Der Pretzel Wagen. Sehr gut! Makes ordering a pretzel even more fun when you can ask in Deutsch.

Der Pretzel Wagen is one of the first food trucks in Indy - they've been around for four years so…read moreI'm ashamed to say it has taken me this long to finally make a pretzel purchase. I'm trying to cut back on my meat intake and decided to go with the inverted pretzel (pretzel bun grilled cheese). It's as if this sandwich were made to be consumed with beer. It was the perfect pairing for my evening at Indiana On Tap's Tasting Society. Cherry on top? It was super affordable. Next time, I'm going big with the Chuebakka. Given the ingredients on hand for the Wagen, I'm hoping another veggie-friendly sandwich is in their future (kraut-based sammie? hmm...how I love me some kraut). In their defense, Germans are known for the meats.

Decided to give them a try for the first time. The building and atmosphere is great. They also have…read morea small patio out back behind the building. The staff was awesome and the food is great. The customer base is highly local and friendly. Overall good vibes at Chatham Tap. If you are looking for uber new or clean and polished places Mass Ave is not the place for that. If you are looking for historic feels with a bit of dive bar scene and friendly bar vibes - this is the place for you.

The Chatham Tap has become a semi-monthly staple for us, especially for their wings--crispy,…read moreflavorful, and easily some of our favorites when they're on point. The Reuben pizza is also a must-try, with a unique flavor you won't find anywhere else. Takeout can be hit or miss, though. Sometimes it's perfect and ready to go; other times, we've gotten sauceless wings or, as pictured, a less-than-acceptable quality. The biggest downside for us is the bar service at the Fishers location. The bartenders can sometimes seem more focused on drinking and chatting with regulars than actually helping customers, which can make for a frustrating experience. That said, when the service is good, The Chatham Tap is hard to beat for great food and a casual vibe.