Adventure, Culture, and Experience! A few weekends ago my hubby and I took a cultural trip to Germany without even stepping foot on a plane. lol We stepped out of our comfort zone and tried something new for date night. And boy did we have a great time! Trying German cuisine for the first time was such a great experience. Major thanks to our amazing server Ashley , who was so sweet and explained every aspect of the menu to us and even taught us a few cool German words. The ambiance I believe had a traditional German flare and a beautiful quaint Bier Garden in the front of the property , with nice lighting if you visit at night. Great spot for summertime fun. Our favorite bite was the Weisswurst - a veal sausage blended with fresh garlic and parsley. It was so yummy. We paired the Weisswurst with the signature Onion and Tomato based gravy, thanks to Ashley's recommendation. I also enjoyed their famous potato cakes and even the broccoli tasted delicious. lol They even had a late night HH, which is really cool. If you are like us, and appreciate different cultural experiences , check out this spot for your next date night adventure. We will definitely be visiting again soon. read more

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This is the place you go when you need to experience German food at its best. Do not expect the pronunciations to be correct, do not expect a lot of German being spoken... do expect the authenticity at each savored bite and taste. I always pick something other than what I had in minds when I get here and it never disappoints. Have fun drinking som beers and eating schnitzels read more

Came in for restaurant week after hearing some good things about this spot. It's a German themed restaurant that was built inside of an old jailhouse. The food and beverages are all traditional German fare. It's located in historic Elkridge on a small side street. The parking lot is not very large so be prepared. I would also recommend making a reservation in advance be issue the restaurant itself is also very small. Service was great. Waitress was friendly and explained the menu. She also recommended some of their more popular dishes. I went with an appetizer of the potato cakes. Nice and light with a crispy exterior. Then for my main I had the chicken schnitzel. Also very delicious. And to wash it all down I had a German Pilsner they had on draft. It was a great first experience and I will definitely return. read more

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Must go!! We were in town on business and came in for dinner when we saw the name. German roots here, and I'm always on the hunt for amazing German food, drinks, vibes. This does not disappoint!!! LOVE that you head down to the "skeller" aka the basement for us non-German speakers. Felt like I was in Germany inside, minus the music lol, but the music was great too. Service was exceptional. Melissa was our server and she was so sweet, and super knowledgeable. Love that the menu is designed to help you share and try new things! We started with a German Riesling and Bitburger beer on draft. Holy country club pour on the wine . Enjoyed a light dinner of weisswurst with sauerkraut topping and spaetzle with cheese. Also got the debreziner with sauerkraut on top and German potato salad as a side. It was a bit pricey but worth every penny. Cannot express how fluffy, fresh, and incredible the weisswurst was! And the spices in the debreziner were unbelievable. 110/10 would get the potato salad again. Spatzle tasted like Germany. We may not be back in the area for months or years, but whenever it may be we will be back!! read more

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I ordered the Hank's Butter Pretzel and the bucket of schnitzel (2 crispy chicken and 2 crispy pork) with a large side of German fries and spatzle n' cheese. I shared this with my husband and we barely went through half of the crispy schnitzel and some of our sides and we were super full! The fries tasted great, but the spatzle tasted really bland to me. If you plan on ordering the bucket/combos for $55, I highly recommend not ordering an appetizer because I think the pretzel really filled us up! Overall, the food tastes great! I didn't drink so I can't comment on their drinks. Service was okay. My group had a reservation at 7pm, but we didn't get seated until 7:30pm because our table wasn't ready yet. The parking lot fills up easily especially during prime time for dinner. There is another lot that is at the end of the dead end that is a private lot, but Rathskeller customers can park there! read more

Rathskeller - Bucket of Schnitzel (Crispy Chicken and Crispy Pork) with large sides of German Fries and Spatzle N' Cheese - German Near Me - Elkridge, Maryland

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I dont eat burgers often but ny wife mentioned her desire for one over the weekend. Got a recommendation from a friend who is a burger guy. Great burger and Clean and employees are friendly. read more

Came back a couple months later, and food is still some of the best German food I've ever had! Such a treat - and we brought more people this time who also enjoyed everything. We sat inside since it was raining. read more

Rathskeller - Party Platter - German Near Me - Elkridge, Maryland

We stopped by Rathskeller on the way back from a trip since it was close-ish to BWI airport. I've had many fond memories of the German restaurants I've been to around NYC or in the suburbs and wanted to give this place a try. The waitress was nice and service was ok. The restaurant has a cute patio outside but indoors is a bit plain so it's a more casual place. I ordered the crab pretzel as an appetizer and was salty and tough! It was kind of hard to eat so keep a glass of water close! My schnitzel was crispy but a little dry. read more

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Ok. First off the food was great. Absolutely no complaints there. My reason for three stars though boil down to grumpy customer. I asked the waitress if two items on the menu were the same other than the bread she said yes. Now maybe there was a misunderstanding but yeah no they were not the same. I asked for the jagger schnitzel and was told that was not usually served with that order but she could bring me the sauce on the side. Still clueless I agreed and asked for the pretzel bread. Thinking it was on the side because ya know I asked. What I got was a Kaiser roll schnitzel sandwich, despite the waitress telling me it was pretzel bread. No, no it's not. Different taste. OK fine. Still ate it. Good but not what I wanted with a side of a small container of mushroom gravy (a surprise charge of 4 dollars on the final bill). Some of this could be explained by miscommunication, some non communication. Either way I left full but definitely less than happy. read more

We found this spot based on the yelp reviews and it did not disappoint! We sat at the bar and Max was our bartender and helped us with the menu. We settled on a party platter and the stand out favorites were the pork schnitzel and the veal bratwurst - also the house sauce and the honey mustard made me super happy! A ton of food for two, so we have leftovers to enjoy later. The Party in Rhine cocktail was fabulous, but if you like an old fashion, Max is the man to ask! We would definitely come here often if we lived here - Don't miss this spot! read more

Rathskeller - Party in the Rhine - German Near Me - Elkridge, Maryland

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Food was so great. Had the pretzel and it was soft and tasted so fresh not the reheated frozen one. I had the Reuben and it was grilled but not greasy. French fries were delicious. We didn't have beer even though there were enough to choose from. We ate outside and people brought their dogs who were very well behaved and due to mobility issues I was concerned about the steps but they have an outdoor elevator so wouldn't have been an issue but it was a lovely day and we sat at the picnic tables outside. Service was very attentive and we never had to look for assistance. Definitely will be returning. read more

Service was ridiculously slow. We were there an hour and never got our food. I'd rate the quality of the food but we never got it. And now I see the management has posted a reply saying we cancelled the order at 30 minutes. Wow. Just wow. read more

To preface this, I was raised by my German grandmother so I am somewhat picky when it comes to German food but this was the best food I have had in a LONG time. We were returning our car before our flight and we're early so we decided to check out what was near. Less than ten minutes up the road on a very scenic route. Love the atmosphere, the patio is gorgeous. We were seated quickly outside and had prompt service. Everything was delicious from the buttery pretzel which you must order to the jaegerschnitzel. The German potato salad is phenomenal as is the German Cole slaw. Incredible flavor in every bite. Definitely check this place out! read more

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This is a cute, unassuming restaurant that has plenty of outdoor seating and dining downstairs in the basement. We opted for outdoor seating and it took a very long time for us to get seated and get serviced - I believe they may have been shortstaffed. We definitely tried to be understanding, but it did at times seem forever for us to get our food and drinks. Took us about 30 minutes to get seated and probably another 45 minutes for everything to come out. The food, however, was very good. They have a small happy hour menu that we ordered from and they were all well priced with good portions. The drinks I thought were also excellent. I'll definitely be back, but I'm hoping the service will be a bit faster next time to bring this rating up. read more

Rathskeller - German Near Me - Elkridge, Maryland

The service, the food and the atmosphere were absolutely on point. Best German cuisine I have ever experienced!!! read more

Rathskeller - Party platter and german fries - German Near Me - Elkridge, Maryland

Food was delicious!! It was cold inside and service was a little slow, but will absolutely be back for the pretzel, German food, and apple streusel. Worth a try! read more

Came here for Baltimore County Restaurant week and was not disappointed! The outside of the restaurant is super cute with big flowers and outdoor seating, we sat downstairs and there was live music. It was $25 for a starter, schnitzel or wurst, and two sides. I got the potato cakes and my fiancé got the flammkuchen as our starters. The potato cakes were incredible! For entrees, we got chicken schnitzel and Debreziner wurst with german fries, roasted broccoli, spatzle n cheese, and german potato salad. Everything was delicious and there was so much food, we had enough for lunch the next day. We can't wait to go back again. read more

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Loved the way the restaurant is set up. A little taste of Germany without going over board. The staff was super super friendly. They were helpful and attentive and welcoming. They also had the perfect dish for a foodie like me - both a schnitzel and a bratwurst platter for a reasonable price. They even had very authentic Gluwein. I'm so glad I made the choice. Right around the corner from the airport so great to good before or after a flight. Recommend. read more

Warm and cozy wooden lower level dining room. The music wasn't too loud and the restroom was clean. The pretzels and sausage were great tasting. The waiter was fast and efficient. read more

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This is a great little diamond in the rough, very much away from everything. Great local spot for authentic German food. The bratwursts and buns are amazing, the sauerkraut is fresh, the and the latkes (fried potatoes) are insane. Services is great, but they can be busy! You can also find and buy 6-packs of great beer that is only served out of the Rathskeller read more

Group of friends for dinner. We sat at the bar. The bar tender was phenomenal. He was knowledgeable in regard to the food and drink options. I had white wine that was just the right taste. Can't remember which one. The pretzel was big and soft. Mild cheese sauce. The Jagerschnitzel (pork) with mushroom gravy, sauerkraut & broccoli. All perfectly cooked! I wish I could have gotten the saurerbraten. Unfortunately, due to dietary restrictions I couldn't eat half of the platter and it was a bit pricey for me. Otherwise, an enjoyable experience. read more

Incredible German spot with a great selection of beers and unique food not normal to American cuisine. I'm not German, nor have I been to Germany, but this place is worth checking out for adventurous people. My server was awesome and super helpful with the menu which can get confusing for the weak. Inside has plenty of seating, plus they have seating outside, weather permitting. read more

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Great German food in a totally unexpected place. Service was on point and it is an actual cellar so the place fits the vibe.

We went here after hiking at Patapsco State Park for a birthday celebration. We arrived shortly after 11am and was seated right away. The staff were attentive and friendly and the food was delicious. We ordered the wurst platter and BUCKET of SCHNITZEL We wanted to try a little of everything and it did not disappoint! The only drawback, not sure if this would be a good spot for families with small children. Restrooms are single use and did not have a diaper changing station in either restroom. However, very nice for happy hour and adults. read more

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The service here is great and all the staff here are friendly and helpful. However, the food was very underwhelming. We got the Flammkuchen as our appetizer and while it was good, I could've done without it. We got the combo platter to share between the 2 of us. This included 4 meats of your choice (we chose 2 chicken schnitzel, 2 weisswurst) with 2 sides (we got the spatzle and cheese and broccoli). The weisswurst was really good but we wished there was a little more consistency in the grill. The schnitzel lacked flavor and was really dry. The spatzle was our favorite and good with the cheese. The broccoli was also really great but a little too sweet and watery. read more

Rathskeller - Combo Platter - German Near Me - Elkridge, Maryland

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The food, service, and Germany drinks were amazing. I really enjoyed the Bauernwurst Sausage made from Veal and herbs. My tastebuds were on fire! Where has this place been all my life. International Beer and international cuisine. It doesn't get any better than that. This is the perfect date night spot for a quick bite and chill atmosphere. The hosts and waiters are nice, evens the cooks are nice. I enjoyed the old German, rustic feel and the outside garden area. I can even see myself relaxing here with the guys. Its nice to be able to experience all different kinds of cultures, right here in the comfort of your own back yard, so to speak. And the area was really nice. I will definitely be back to experience some more German delights. read more

Rathskeller - German delights - German Near Me - Elkridge, Maryland

Server was nice and facility was pleasant. Our meal was awful. Sauerbraten tasted like the salt shaker top fell off and all the salt was left in the meat. Meat was tuff. Stingy on the amount of sauce. Samon was mediocre. Offered no bread with our full meals. Never asked if we wanted coffee or desert. read more

We went last night for my birthday; highly recommend reservations as it is a small space! We both did the kolsch hour: $14 and you can have as many kolsch beers as you want until they run out or you're done. The beer was very good, served in a tiny glass. Could see this being a great thing in the summer on the patio; only happens during late night happy hour FYI. We then did the party platter. You can pick your schnitzels and/or wursts. We did the bratwurst and the veal wurst as well as chicken/pork schnitzel. It comes with the potato cakes and a pretzel as well as various dips. Both wursts were beyond delicious on their own and with the dips. The potato cakes were so good and the homemade sour cream was to die for. The pretzel was a little greasy but still tasty. The beer cheese was excellent. We had never had schnitzel before so we weren't sure what to expect. The chicken was a little dry but the pork was definitely worth it. All the dips paired well with everything. We also got an ice cream sandwich and sorbet for dessert. Both the perfect size! The live music was a great addition and we are so glad we gave this place a try! read more

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Grossly overpriced for the amount of food. My schnitzel was tiny for $27. The restaurant also had a funk to it, I assume from spilled beer but the kids couldn't stand it. Service was meh. read more

Bartender was awesome. Food was very good. The currywurst was a little mild, but the spaetzle, potato cakes, curry fries and eggplant schnitzel were phenomenal. One issue of note; there was a guy there, not sure if he was a server or manager. Had a beard and was wearing a ball cap. He was constantly tugging at his beard, playing with his hair, picking his teeth, and his nails...BEHIND THE BAR!!! WTH man? Additionally, he stood behind the bar and horked down two plates of stew in full view of customers, then proceeded to handle plates and customers food platters. All while jabbing a toothpick into his maw. No evidence of handwashing at all. Gross man. Stop it. I work in food service and I know the rules. Unsightly and unprofessional. read more

I love Rathskeller! It's my fave place to go when I'm missing German food. The schnitzel is always good! I get jaeger sauce on the side. The drinks are perfection and there's a decent beer selection too. There's always a host at the door to greet you and the bartenders are very friendly and attentive. Good atmosphere, family friendly. read more

Rathskeller - Old Fashioned - German Near Me - Elkridge, Maryland

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This is a really cool downstairs (thus the name) German place that has some VERY good traditional food in a clean, modern vibe atmosphere. On this winter night there was no chance to try outdoors but it looks very nice. The wursts on a Hanks pretzel roll were delicious as was the potato salad. The beer was also VG although a few more German choices on tap would have been nice. Like ArnoldS says .... I'll be back! read more

Rathskeller - Hanks roll with a few wurst and potato salad -YUM! - German Near Me - Elkridge, Maryland

Our first visit to this establishment and the service was perfect. Our waitress continually checked in and others quickly cleared the table as needed. The food was very well cooked and was hot and tasty. The schnitzel was really good and I had second thoughts about a vegan gravy, but it all worked together. The apple strudel was delicious. We had an enjoyable night, easy parking and overall the service was 10 stars. read more

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We went during restaurant week. They had pre-selected options for the different courses and you got to choose one starter, an entree, and two sides. Unfortunately I'm writing this review a couple of weeks late so I'm going off my pre-written notes and my review won't be as detailed as usual. I do remember not being as impressed as I thought I'd be. I think this restaurant is more along the 3.5* lines but they have enough going for them that they get bumped to a Yelp 4* instead of a Yelp 3*. What we got: German Pretzel - 3.5-4* crispy outside and soft inside. Cheese sauce was a little bland for me but that said it pairs very well with the pretzel. Potato Cakes - 3* these were on the oily side. German Fries - 3* sounded like they could be something special but they were basically just regular fries. Red Cabbage - 3* this was a sweeter Roasted Broccoli - 4* this was the best side dish by far. I loved the salty flavor. Spatzle and Cheese - 3.5-4* made with egg noodles this dish is on the softer/mushier side. Despite the off-putting texture it was still tasty. Bauernwurst - 4* the thickness really is amazing with this and it has great taste. Debreziner - 3.5* great flavor but I wish it was a thicker sausage. read more

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Have been a couple of times now and each time it gets better. Good food in an authentic German/Austrian setting along with a strong beer and cocktail selection. What puts this over the top is the excellent staff. Very attentive, helpful and fun. read more

Came to celebrate my step-son's birthday. We had a small table for the entire family. Two under 2 included. If you've ever been to an authentic German restaurant, this is a little different. They have a definite updated vibe - this ain't your grandmas hofbrau haus. I didn't take pics of our starters but hubs had the onion potato cakes and i went with the RK salad with bacon and the lemon vinaigrette. Hubs said the potato cakes were great. Had great flavor and nice crunch. The little ones loved them too. My salad was quite large for a "small". The bacon was nice and crunchy- and plenty of it. I loved the pretzel croutons. The flavor complimented the salad. The lemon vinaigrette was perfect. I had the Jaegerschnitzel. You can chose the type of meat you want for your schnitzel, no veal :(. I went with pork. They also have chicken and a vegan option. You can have it either fried crispy or grilled. Again not your grandma's German restaurant. I went with the crispy. The pork was extremely thin tender and very crispy. Quite flavorful. The mushroom gravy was perfect. The red cabbage was good as was a German potato salad, although both were a little sweeter than I like. Husband had the Rahmschnitzel with a creamy garlic sauce. He said it wasn't too bad. He really enjoyed the broccoli it was roasted with caramelized onions and apple cider vinegar. He found it tasty, and then the German potato salad as well. My daughter-in-law and her mom shared a flight of bratwurst, which was quite tasty. And the kiddos enjoyed the cheese spaetzel and soft pretzel with cheese dip. Service was quite quick for our party of 10. It's not a very fancy decor. You can come very casual. Staff was friendly and helpful. They did have high chairs for the kids. It is a little noisy so conversations can be a little hard. Nice selection of drinks. Everything was pretty decently priced. They did also have some desserts but as we were going to have cake at home, we did not partake of any. I would definitely like to come back. Does have offstreet parking. It was a nice little place. You should give it a try. read more

Rathskeller - Rahmschnitzel, broccoli and german potato salad - German Near Me - Elkridge, Maryland

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Great service! The drinks are on par! The food was from the restaurant upstairs, which is always good.

Found using Yelp had a flight at BWI next day. Oh my. My wife had the Rahm schnitzel (with crème fraiche) and I had jaeger schnitzel. Both loved the dishes. The brazed broccoli in Teriyaki, potato pancakes, spaetze1 & red cabbage. Eat indoors (elevator available) or out. Good selection of beer, casual. Good service, friendly place. If the place is surrounded by parked cars they have spaces just past in a lot. Next time I'm trying the sauerbraten. read more

Have made two visits to 'The Rathskeller' and both were fantastic. I love German cuisine and miss the days of living in Southern Germany. The first visit was to try the Wursts. Bratwurst, Currywurst, and the Weisswurst were all sampled. Delicious. Each and every one! In between the Wursts was the "Hanks Butter Pretzel'. OMGoodness. Great flavor and the cheddar sauce was great, too. The second visit was for the Schnitzels. Ordered the Potato Cakes first as a starter and then chose the Pork Rahmschnitzel. White wine-cream sauce over a breaded pork schnitzel; sides were German potato salad and braised red cabbage. Really good; check out the photos. - The Potato Cakes were excellent. - The Rahmschnitzel was fantastic - German potato salad wasn't quite there but it has promise. - The Red Cabbage was O-V-E-R the Top! A great second visit but it could have been better ... the frying oil was ... old, which detracted from the flavor of the Potato Cakes, the Rahmschnitzel, and the overall experience. read more

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Charming place with a great choice of old country food! I've been to Prague and Vienna, and I thought Rathskellers food seemed very authentic. The staff was great! Clearly, based on the crowd the night we were there, it's a local favorite, so make a reservation read more