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

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

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

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

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

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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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

Came here on a Thursday night for dinner. It wasn't too busy. I ordered the crispy chicken jagerschnitzel with curry fries and roasted broccoli. Also had a hefeweizen to go with it. It was a lot of food and everything was soooo good and perfectly cooked. The chicken and fries were nice and crispy and the broccoli was great as well. I had never tried curry fries before and these need to be in more places. I surprisingly finished the entire plate in one sitting. 10/10 would come back for more next time I'm in the area. read more

Rathskeller - German Near Me - Elkridge, Maryland

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We stopped in for lunch here on our way to Baltimore and we loved this place!! We had the Debreziner wurst on a pretzel roll, the pork schnitzel, and a few of the sides. HIGHLY recommend trying as many sides as you can. The German potato salad is incredible. The restaurant is in the basement, hence the name, and the service was super attentive! We came during lunch so the noise wasn't too loud, but I imagine at night this place gets crowded. We will definitely be back! read more

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What a great spot! On a warm spring evening we wanted to find some good food and a good patio, as one naturally does. I'm pregnant and was pleasantly surprised to see a mocktail menu. There were 2 options - I tried the hibiscus one and it was great to both taste and look at. Beer and wine selection looked great. We wanted to try a lot of the sides, so we decided to go with the platters (each comes with 2 sides). I went for the jagerschnizel (chose pork) and got the potato salad and broccoli as my sides. Partner got Rahmschnitzel (chose pork) with curty fries and spatzel sides. Everything was DIVINE. Here's my ranking of the sides (you can't go wrong with any of them): 1. Broccoli. Weird to list this first but it was some of the best I've ever had. Grilled with this delicious sauce. 2. Potato Salad. I'm a sucker for warm German potato salad and this didn't disappoint. It's got a unique flavor that makes it stand out. 3. Spatzel. Reminded me of a good mac n cheese. I haven't had spatzel prepared like this but thought it was delicious. 4. Curry fries. Fried to perfection. Curry ketchup was on point. I thought both schnitzels were sooooo good. I would honestly like half of each sauce. If I had to pick, I'd say the rahmschnitzel but they were both great. Cannot wait to come back! read more

Rathskeller - Jagerschnitel, potato salad, & broccoli - German Near Me - Elkridge, Maryland

Saw this place on Yelp and figured I'd give them a try. Pretty solid! They call themselves a German join. Their main focus is various bratwurst and schnitzel. Yes, there are pretzels and spaetzle, but if you were hoping for some other German dishes, you might be disappointed. My wife was hoping to see sauerbraten on the menu; come to think of it, I don't remember even seeing sauerkraut as a side option (though they do have braised red cabbage). It can get overwhelming, so I recommend the Party Platter, which is good enough for 2 very hungry people (and maybe some leftover), or 3-4 people. We got two different schnitzels and two brats. The schnitzels were so perfectly crispy without being greasy or overcooked. The brats were solid. No complaints about the pretzel either. The potato cakes were awesome; I will order an extra batch of these next time I come. Lots of sauces and mustard to dip the various items in. There was a special side dish of roasted brussels sprouts (looks like this is normally broccoli) with bacon and an apple cider reduction. It's a perfect blend of smoky, sweet, and salty. Yum. Their known for their cocktails, so we got a couple. I liked them, but they were a little sweet for my liking. Of course, it's hard to pass up good German beer (they have imports on tap as well as some local beers) to go with the food. Overall, not bad. I'd come back! read more

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

Had lunch here last weekend. Service was friendly and the outdoor dining area was great. I only tried one of the beers. It was fine, nothing special but good. The highlight for me was my falafel sandwich. Strange order for a German place, but I wasn't in the mood for meat, so I figured I would give it a shot. It was so freaking good. Not your typical falafel, more moist than I was expecting, but super tasty. My friends ordered sausages and really enjoyed them, but I would be hard pressed not to order the falafel again next time. read more

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

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

Very nice place. German food selection is great. We got a variety of schnitzels and wursts. They were all great, as were the huge hot soft pretzels we got as our apps. And the variety of sauces they give you with your meal is great as well: different mustards and such. The waitstaff was very attentive. Minor wait though we had reservations, but we got the impression that, like every restaurant now, they were a bit in the weeds: less staff and more customers than they could handle. It was only a 5 minute wait so no big deal for us. The basement indoor area was really loud but that's because it's on a cement floor with no floor covers and open ceilings. We were really happy with our dinner. We'll definitely be back. read more

Very nice place will definitely go back very good service we were celebrating my friend's b-day and were there 4 hours lol we had a good time trying a lot of different things off that menu the only thing we didn't care for was the chickpeas Balls! We ate them but wouldn't order those again... but we loved every thing else Hanks butter pretzel,potato cakes , German potato salad,cucumber salad, original wurst and some pork thing that was fried it's was amazing and omg Apple Strudel was best I have ever had! We were stuffed when we left there! Service great Food awesome and atmosphere was really nice in a basement really fun place! I tried to send pics but Yelp won't let me not sure why I keep trying but hopefully review will go through cause this restaurant is awesome if you never been GO outside sitting is beautiful too! But it was humid and rainy when we went! read more

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In town for a convention and saw this place! We love German food, especially schnitzel! Unfortunately, they were out of the pork schnitzel, but the chicken schnitzel was delightful! I really enjoyed the spatzle we had with it! The potatoes cakes were okay, a little plain. Definitely recommend this place though! read more

Rathskeller - Chicken Jagerschnitzel, potatoe cakes & plain spatzle. - German Near Me - Elkridge, Maryland

4.5 stars! We got the Wurst Platter with potato cakes and spaetzle and the Combo Platter with sauerkraut and potato salad. Every sausage was better than the last - my personal fave was the spicy pork sausage dipped in brown mustard. The sides were amazing; if I could only pick two, I would absolutely order the potato salad and sauerkraut again. Our least favorite was the pork schnitzel, which was still really good but needed to be just a bit more crispy and some extra salt. All in all, we would absolutely come again and recommend to anyone in the Baltimore area!! read more

A hidden gem of German dining close to BWI. Where else will you find an eggplant schnitzel? I came here for lunch with my dad last week. I had a bratwurst on a pretzel bun and a non-alcoholic weissbier. Great menu of German classics like schnitzel and sausages. Good vegetarian options (see eggplant schnitzel) as well as falafel. They have a variety of combination plates so you can be sure to get everything you like including sides like red cabbage and spätzle. Great beer menu and attentive server. The basement pub atmosphere is informal and comforting ."Keller" is the German word for basement, so this place is the real deal. read more

Great after Patapsco Park hike meal! Awesome food. Exceptional service! BTW ITS A rathskellar... down the stairs!

I was looking for a german food before visiting the Guinness brewery and it was a great choice. German restaurant with different variety of sausage and Schnitzel. We tired one pork and one veal sausage which melted in my mouth. Def coming back. The service was friendly and tables were placed with room not crowding each other. read more

Rathskeller - German Near Me - Elkridge, Maryland

I got a little lost - even with GPS trying to find this place. Main Street is not very "main" - more like a side street. That said, the Rathskeller has it's own parking lot and wonderful service by Anna. We came on a slow Tuesday night but I bet this place can get busy. Very filling German-style food. The spaetzle is simply perfect and I enjoyed the eggplant schnitzel. Pretzel bun was very heavy. Almost 5 stars. read more

Good food and a nice collection of German beer! ORDER * Potato Cakes * Scrumptious potato cakes fried to perfection. Accompanied with a side of thick butter like sour cream. It's a must for an appetizer. * Balkan Schnitzel * A tomato based gravy with sautéed peppers and onions smother over a pork schnitzel. It's delicious. The two choice of sides: German Potato Salad and German Cole Slaw. The potato salad was great as it was warm which I love. The German Cole Slaw was good; made with crispy red cabbage. * Pork Schnitzel - Kaiser Bread * This can be made crispy or grilled (my choice was crispy). It can come as a kabob or in a kaiser roll (my choice was in a Kaiser roll). In a nut shell, it was a delicious sandwich with spinach salad and tomatoes. The two choice of sides: German Fries and Spatzle in Cheese. The German Fries came seasoned with a curry flavor and two curry dipping sauces. It was yummy. The Spatzle in Cheese which is a eye pasta smother in melted cheese was a hit. DESSERT * Apple Strudel * The freshly made apple strudel was absolutely yummy. It was the perfect portion topped with real apple baked to perfection. * Madagascar Vanilla Ice Cream * The scoop of vanilla ice cream paired perfectly with our Apple strudel. Man the combination was absolutely amazing. SERVICE The service was superb. Everyone was warm and welcoming. Our waiter was great. He apologized for her wait in the strudel which was not a problem because we expected the wait. I appreciate a freshly baked strudel and will wait any day for this one. SEATING There is indoor and outdoor seating. There is a nice bar with seating. Don't forget to check out their bar which has a plethora of adult beverages. read more

Rathskeller - German Near Me - Elkridge, Maryland

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Thank you Mario for being so kind to our family. First time at Rathskeller and not our last! Such delicious food and service. We also appreciate the elevator for our mom who can no longer do stairs. Small place so recommend reservations. Prost! read more

Fun little find. German food but not your parents German food joint. This is modern, good food over here. They use local meats and vegetables from local farms and it's apparent in the food. Delicious. The restaurant is in the cellar - but it's not dark and dirty - it's got a quaint farmhouse vibe - clean and classy. The outside patio is nice sized and they have picnic tables and umbrellas - reminds me of French Country. Drinks were off the hook incredible - definitely try one or two of those (one if you have a Meeting the Family - that thing is a powerful drink ;)). The liquor (outside of Tito's) is all Eastern European - German, Austrian, etc. they also have a huge German beer selection if you are into that. We had the pretzel app and we split a pork schnitzel with roasted broccoli. Every bite was flavor filled! Finally - service. Just phenomenal service. Everyone was friendly - and down to earth. (Shout out to Erich) Come be a patron here - you will absolutely enjoy every minute y'all!!! read more

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Cannot recommend for parties of four or more; poor managerial service. Came here Saturday night on a reso for 14 people, and by night, it was really 5:30pm. We were seated upstairs and attended to promptly. The restaurant is in a large house that was renovated for this purpose, an interesting concept, along with some outdoor tables. Husband was very happy with the beer selection, and we had the presence of mind to put in the little's order first, along with an appetizer. Then came the long wait, about 90 minutes, for the entrees. During this time I noticed that the wait staff did not check in on us often, or not at all, at least for not my five of the party. As we waited, a party of four was seated, ordered, and gone before my friend called the manager. When she inquired, his response is that we were the party of 14... this is a totally inappropriate response. An experienced manager in the food service industry would never treat a patron this way. He later goes on to say he cannot attend to this matter and would come 15-20 minutes later. Of course he never came. I ordered the mushroom schnitzel. For a special order, it's about $15 more than the regular schnitzel and includes smaller portions of two side choices. Most that I spoke to did enjoy the food, but at what cost? The children were growing tired of sitting. Everyone was hungry, and we all just wanted to pay the bill and leave right after. For a $27 entree and $12 cocktail, you wouldn't expect to be served water in a red plastic cup, food to be slow, and managerial service to be rude. When my friend notified the restaurant, his solution was to workshop this into their next meeting. If you're reading this review and wondering if you should go, be aware. read more

Got off the plane from Germany and went straight here cause I was homesick already. Pretty good honestly, but priced like novelty for some reason. Just too expensive, my german husband was disappointed. For me, Food was good, the drink special was delicious. Ambience is super cute and kitschy. I do feel like the table and floor were too sticky feeling. Our waitress was really lovely and nice but the employees overall where chatting up a storm and quite loud. read more

We had an Oktoberfest gathering catered by Rathskeller. I called the restaurant and the staff was incredibly helpful with ordering and suggesting food for my event (no formal catering menu that I saw but ordered platters off the menu). Pick up at the restaurant was easy, everything was ready on time, packaged nicely and labeled! The restaurant was super cute and felt very Bavarian (we plan to go back and eat at the restaurant!). The food was great and exactly what we needed for our event. The German potato salad was some of the best I've ever had, and the chicken schnitzel was a crowd favorite. Highly recommend! read more

Rathskeller - Sausages, chicken schnitzel, Spatzel, German potato salad - German Near Me - Elkridge, Maryland

The food was amazing! Try the pretzel. It's made in house and comes with homemade beer cheese. If you read my reviews, you'll see I'm pretty critical. The service couldn't have been better. They checked in on us at appropriate intervals without hovering. You'll love the beer hall feel of the place. It reminded me of a pub in Hamburg. Easy to get to and easy to get out. I highly recommend! read more

Place is hidden but once you find it worth the effort. I got one of the platters and it was wonderful , a lot of food for a good price. The atmosphere is nice everyone working here has a great attitude. Monday thru Friday they have happy after 7 read more

We had a 90th birthday party for my father. We rented the upstairs room and did the buffet. The food was delicious. My father is German and said it was just like eating his mother's homemade red cabbage and spatzel. The staff was attentive and friendly. We are excited to come back and dine there soon. read more

If German food and beer are of interest to you or yours, this place really hits the spot. I enjoy German dishes and flavors and, let's be honest, sometimes brown/tan foods (schnitzels, potato pancakes, sausages, etc.) pack the flavors we crave. If you need a beer and hearty food fix, this is the place. We usually order the party platter and it is generously served with crisp but not oily schnitzel, snappy sausages, and a pillowy yet appropriately chewy mega pretzel. Rinse it all down with one of their refreshing, crisp German brews,and repeat. We ordered spaetzel on a whim and it was buttery deliciousness. The Black Forest cake we tried for dessert was a very nice end to the meal. The service here has always been friendly and easygoing. We feel at ease bringing the kids here for lunch and have also enjoyed nice family dinners as well. I can't think of a local spot that nails German classics as well as Rathskeller. If you're on the fence, take your cue from Nike and just do it. read more

Stopped here after a hike on a weekday for lunch. Lovely little setting, with light German pop music that was a perfect backdrop -- not too loud. Fries were (weirdly) served in a paper box -- while the rest of the good was on an actual plate--but were quite good with a curry ketchup with which they came. No room for the famous apple strudel, so will have to come back. Will have to try the schnitzel next time too. :) read more

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