4.95
Comes with your choice of a side dish.
The Rathskeller
German Restaurant$$$$
Downtown Indianapolis, Indianapolis
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MenuChildren's 3Lunch 10Gluten & Dairy Free Dinner 13Dinner 13
Children's
Entrees
Pasta with Marinara Sauce
4.95
Comes with your choice of a side dish.
Chicken Cordon Bleu Fingers
5.50
Comes with your choice of a side dish.
Kid's Hamburger/Cheeseburger
4.95
Comes with your choice of a side dish.
Hot Dog
4.95
Comes with your choice of a side dish.
Pasta with Butter & Parmesan
4.95
Comes with your choice of a side dish.
Kid's Veggie Plate
4.95
The veggie plate comes with your choice of three side dishes.
Side Dishes
Potato Pancake
Red Beans & Rice
Red Cabbage
Wild Ricevegetable of the Day
Steak Friessugar Snap Peas
Sauerkraut
Glazed Baby Carrots
Cottage Cheese
Cole Slaw
German Potato Salad
Seven Bean Succotash
Mashed Potatoes
Spaetzle Noodles
Apple Sauce
Baked Potato
Creamed Spinach
Potato Chips
Fresh Fruit Cup
Lunch
Appetizers
Hot Wurst Platte (for 2-4)
16.95
A sampling of bratwurst, bockwurst, kielbasse and german wieners served with our homemade sauerkraut and red cabbage. Served with german mustards for dipping.
Rathskeller Appetizer Sampler (for 2-4)
15.95
A chance to try our tasty deep fried appetizers on one platter! 3 chicken cordon bleu fingers, 3 cajun chicken poppers, 4 brat'n kraut balls, and 2 jalapeño corn bread hush puppies served with an array of sauces.
Loaded French Fries
9.50
Our tasty seasoned steak fries topped with melted cheddar & monterey jack cheese, bacon, sour cream, and sliced green onions.
Chicken Cordon Bleu Fingers
9.95
Juicy chicken breast wrapped in ham and swiss cheese then fried to golden perfection. Served with honey mustard sauce.
Shrimp Cocktail
12.50
Tasty gulf shrimp steamed in beer and seasonings, chilled and served with zesty homemade cocktail sauce.
Brat N' Kraut Balls
9.95
A delicious combination of beef, sausage, bratwurst, sauerkraut, onions, and seasonings deep fried in a tasty breading. Served with three unique sauces for dipping pleasure.
Spicy, Spicy
3.50
(Great with grilled cajun chicken )
Grilled Portabella Mushroom
10.50
Giant portabella marinated in balsamic vinaigrette then slow grilled for extra flavor. Served with sautéed fresh spinach, diced tomatoes and dijon mustard dipping sauce.
Cold Appetizer Sampler (for 2-4)
15.95
A variety platter of beef summer sausage, smoked pork tenderloin, german paté, and imported cheese; served with crackers, old world breads and of course, spicy mustard.
Stuffed Mushrooms
10.50
Sautéed mushroom caps filled with cream cheese, bacon bits, chives and seasonings. Topped with melted provolone and parmesan cheese. A rathskeller favorite.
Baked Brie
11.50
Rich and flavorful imported danish brie topped with buttered toasted almonds and drizzled with chambord raspberry sauce. Served with apples, grapes, and fresh breads.
Spinach Artichoke Dip
9.50
A delicious four cheese blend with spinach, artichoke hearts, and seasonings. Served with warm multi-colored corn chips.
Onion Dill Bread with Herbs & Melted Provolone
9.50
A flavorful bread brushed with olive oil, fresh garlic, and herbs then topped with provolone and fresh parmesan cheese and baked to crisp perfection. Served with ranch dipping sauce.
Southwestern Corn Bread
9.50
Grilled homemade corn bread topped with fresh salsa, cheddar jack cheese, and sliced jalapeños.
Cajun Chicken Poppers
9.95
If you're a fan of poppers...we make ours from scratch with authentic mexican jalapeño peppers, specially seasoned cream cheese and cajun chicken. Crispy fried in spicy breading and served with cool creole mayonnaise dipping sauce.
Pesto French Bread
7.50
Tasty asiago french baguette brushed with fresh homemade green pesto. Topped with provolone and parmesan cheese then oven baked until crisp.
Asiago French Bread Pizza
Roasted Veggie Pizza
8.50
Grilled onions, mixed peppers, portabella mushrooms, artichoke hearts, zucchini, yellow squash, eggplant, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes atop asiago french bread. Topped with sun-dried tomato pesto, garlic herb feta, provolone, and parmesan cheese. (Sorry, no ingredient deletions can be made. )
Classic French Bread Pizza
8.50
A zesty combination of sausage, ground beef, pepperoni, onions, green peppers, mushrooms, and black olives atop asiago french bread. Topped with melted provolone cheese. (Sorry, no ingredient deletions can be made. )
Salads & Fruit
Salads available with ranch, fat free ranch, french, fat free french, thousand island, bleu cheese, hot bacon, honey mustard, poppyseed, balsamic vinaigrette, raspberry vinaigrette or house parmesan vinaigrette dressings.
Caesar Salad
10.50
Crisp romaine lettuce, tomatoes, sliced mushrooms and red onions tossed with our delicious homemade dressing and homemade croutons.
Wurst Salat
10.50
Marinated german luncheon meats atop mixed greens garnished with vegetables, assorted cheese, hard-boiled egg, and homemade croutons.
Spinach Salad
10.50
Fresh leaves of spinach topped with bacon, cheese, tomatoes, mushrooms and hard-boiled egg. Served with our delicious hot bacon dressing. (Add grilled chicken $3.50)
1/2 Sandwich with Fruit
8.95
Half deli sandwich with a nice arrangement of seasonal fruit.
Rathskeller Salad & Spud
9.95
Our generous house salad combined with a potato of your choice:
Loaded Baked Potato
With cheese sauce, bacon bits, sour cream & chives
Loaded Fries Our Classic Steak Fries Topped
With cheese, bacon, sour cream and chives
Rathskeller Salat
6.95
Our house salad of mixed greens and colorful fresh salad toppings with your choice of homemade dressing
Greek Salad
10.50
A heaping salad of romaine lettuce, fresh spinach, kalamata olives, grilled portabella mushrooms, onions, eggplant & zucchini; then topped with pine nuts and garlic herb feta cheese. Tossed with balsamic vinaigrette
Chef Salad
10.50
A generous lettuce salad topped with julienne sliced turkey, ham, hard-boiled egg, cheese, and assorted fresh vegetables. Served with your choice of homemade dressing.
Fresh Fruit Platter
8.95
A beautiful display of fresh seasonal fruit served with cottage cheese.
Chicken or Tuna Salad with Fresh Fruit
9.50
Your choice of our homemade chicken or tuna salad over a bed of sliced lettuce, served with fresh seasonal fruit.
Plain Baked Potato
With butter & sour cream
Deutscher Kartoffel
With sauerkraut, melted swiss cheese and your choice of sour cream or thousand island dressing
Soups
(Specialty soups $1.25 extra)
Ochsenschwanz Suppe
4.75 - 6.75
A german tradition made with ox tails, onions, mushrooms and port wine.
Tagessuppe
3.75 - 6.00
Our homemade soup of the day.
Rathskeller Salad & Soup
10.50
French Onion
5.00 - 7.50
Our recipe starts with sautéed onions in a rich beef broth. We add homemade croutons and top it with melted swiss, provolone and fresh parmesan cheese.
Linsen Eintopf
5.00 - 7.50
German lentil stew with smoked sausage, ham, potatoes, and vegetables. served with warm rolls and butter. Only available at Lunch.
1/2 Sandwich with Soup
9.50
Personally design your own lunch with a half deli sandwich and one of our delicious homemade soups
Deli Sandwiches
Served with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle and choice of one side dish. Available on white, wheat, marble rye, asiago french bread or kaiser roll. Add american, swiss, provolone, hot pepperjack, or shredded cheddar jack cheese ($1.25 extra).
Chicken Salad
8.95
Bavarian Honey-Baked Ham
8.50
All Natural Turkey
8.50
Tuna Salad
8.50
Homemade Corned Beef
8.50
Specialty Sandwiches
Specialty sandwiches are served with your choice of one accompaniment.
Reuben Sandwich
10.50
Your choice of steamed corned beef or turkey breast topped with authentic german sauerkraut and plenty of melted swiss cheese on grilled marble rye with a special dressing.
Frikadelle
10.50
Rathskeller's version of a german hamburger?? Very tasty concoction of ground beef, pork, and german wurst grilled to order and served on a kaiser roll
BBQ Pork Loin
9.95
Lean, grilled pork tenderloin warmed in our homemade teriyaki BBQ sauce served on a kaiser roll.
Pork Tenderloin
9.95
Center-cut pork loin cutlet available either deep fried in our delicious breading or char-grilled with special seasonings. Served on a kaiser roll
Grilled Grouper Sandwich
12.50
Direct from the gulf, tender and flavorful grouper fillet grilled with regular, lemon pepper or cajun spice. Served on a toasted kaiser roll.
Rathskeller Reuben
10.95
Tasty deutscher wursts beer steamed then grilled to perfection. Served on crusty french bread with sour cream, sauerkraut, and loads of melted swiss cheese.
Cajun Chicken Tamarillo
9.50
Our tasty cajun grilled chicken breast combined with a spicy blend of cream cheese, jalapeños, pimentos, and seasonings all rolled into a grilled flour tortilla. (Make it deluxe with lettuce, diced tomato, and cheddar/jack
German Bratwurst
8.50
A classic authentic weiss (white) brat, beer steamed and grilled. Served on crusty pretzel roll and topped with our delicious sauerkraut.
Tuna Salad Melt
9.50
Our delicious homemade tuna salad on your choice of grilled bread topped with american cheese. Also available with our homemade chicken salad
Grilled Chicken Breast
9.50
Available regular, cajun, or lemon pepper served on kaiser roll
Rathskeller Club
10.50
A generous double-decker club made with fresh sliced ham, turkey, crispy bacon, swiss and american cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise all on toasted wheat bread.
Spicy Santa Fe Chicken
10.50
Tender chicken breast marinated in olive oil, jalapeño juice, and hot sauce. Grilled to perfection and topped with salsa, jalapeños and cheddar jack cheese. One tasty sammich! !
The Firehouse
9.50
You'll need the guys across the street after one of these!! Thin sliced beef summer sausage topped with marinara sauce and hot pepper cheese. Served on grilled rye bread.
Grilled Ahi Sandwich
12.95
Center cut 8 oz. Ahi tuna steak char-grilled with your choice of regular, lemon pepper or cajun spice. Served on a toasted kaiser roll
Luncheon Entrées
Sauerbraten
12.95
Beef roast marinated for 5 days in our unique marinade, slow roasted and topped with brown gravy accented with tones of currants and ginger. Served with sauerkraut and german potato salad.
Schnitzel
12.50
Center cut pork loin cutlet pan-fried in our own special breading. Topped with lemon slices and served with lemon dipping sauce, sauerkraut and german potato salad. (Also available jaegerart $12.95)
Kassler Ripchen
13.50
Center cut hardwood smoked pork chop topped with a delicious sauce made of apples, golden raisins, walnuts, and select herbs. Served with sauerkraut and german potato salad.
Baked Orange Roughy
13.50
Very sweet and delicate in flavor, this popular fish is baked in lemon garlic butter and seasoned with lemon pepper. Served with your choice of one side dish.
Bayou Platter
12.95
Your choice of cajun grilled chicken, sirloin steak or grouper served atop authentic red beans and rice and with one side dish.
The Devonshire
11.50
An english classic...white toast topped with sliced turkey, tomatoes, bacon and mild cheddar cheese sauce. Oven baked until piping hot.
Luncheon Steak
15.50
Tasty ribeye char-grilled with special seasonings. Served over asiago french bread with our rathskeller steak fries.
Bavarian Platte
12.50
A combination platter of kielbasse and bockwurst, beer steamed then grilled piping hot. Served with sauerkraut, german potato salad and accompanied with a variety of mustards.
Schnitzel Parmesan
14.50
Our famous schnitzel topped with zesty marinara and melted provolone and parmesan cheese. Served with sauerkraut and german potato salad.
Rouladen
12.95
Beef rollup filled with bacon, onions, spicy mustard and tart pickle wedge slowly cooked for tenderness and topped with homemade brown gravy. Served with sauerkraut and german potato salad.
Fish & Chips
12.50
Delicate icelandic haddock deep-fried in our special breading. Served with french fries, coleslaw, homemade tartar sauce and of course, malt vinegar.
Chicken Diane
12.95
Grilled chicken breasts topped with piping hot sautéed onions, green peppers, water chestnuts and mushrooms. Served with your choice of one side dish. Fabulous!
Fat Tuesday Cajun Hoagie
11.95
Ooo wee, look out for this one!! Strips of tender top sirloin simmered in our own spicy creole sauce; served up on asiago french baguette with melted pepperjack cheese and a side of red beans & rice.
Pasta
Penne Pasta Diablo
13.50
Gulf shrimp, penne rigate, sun-dried tomatoes, red bell peppers, portabella mushrooms and fresh garlic sautéed in a spicy tomato cream sauce. Served with a side salad and garlic french bread. (May substitute grilled chicken breast)
Linguini with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto and Feta
10.50
Linguini tossed in a unique pesto sauce made of fresh basil, sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts, fresh garlic and olive oil. Topped with garlic herb feta cheese and served with garlic french bread and a side salad. Delightful with grilled chicken (add $3.95) .
Vegetarian Greek Pasta
10.50
Gemelli pasta with fresh spinach, kalamata olives, grilled portabella mushrooms, eggplant, zucchini, pine nuts and garlic herb feta cheese. Tossed in a wonderful warm olive oil and fresh garlic sauce. Served with a side salad and garlic french bread (with grilled chicken add $3.95) .
Shrimp Scampi
13.50
Succulent gulf shrimp sautéed in butter, riesling wine, fresh garlic and secret herbs then tossed with linguini and lightly sprinkled with fresh parmesan cheese. Served with garlic french bread and a fresh garden salad.
Accompaniments
German Potato Salad
2.25
Red Beans & Rice
2.25
Red Cabbage
2.25
Kettle Potato Chips
2.25
Spaetzle Noodles
2.25
Cole Slaw
2.25
Sauerkraut
2.25
Glazed Baby Carrots
2.25
Potato Pancake (2 Per Order)
3.95
Cottage Cheese
2.25
Mashed Potatoes
2.25
Fresh Fruit Cup
4.25
Steak Fries
2.25
Apple Sauce
2.25
Baked Potato
2.95
Gluten & Dairy Free Dinner
Appetizers
Hot Wurst Platte
16.95
A sampling of bratwurst, bockwurst, kielbasse and German wieners served with our homemade sauerkraut and red cabbage. served with German mustards for dipping. (no beer boil) (trace amount of gluten in sausages (for 2-4)
Rathskeller Appetizer Combo
15.95
A chance to try our tasty deep fried appetizers on one platter 3 chicken cordon bleu fingers, 3 cajun chicken poppers, 4 brat ‘n kraut balls and 2 jalapeno corn bread hush puppies served with an array of sauces. Sorry, no substitutions (for 2-4)
Loaded French Fries
9.50
Our tasty seasoned steak fries topped with melted cheddar & monterey jack cheese, bacon, sour cream, and sliced green onions.
Chicken Cordon Bleu Fingers
9.95
Chicken breast wrapped in ham and swiss cheese then fried to golden perfection. Served with honey mustard sauce.
Grilled Portabella Mushroom
10.50
Giant portabella marinated in balsamic vinaigrette then slow grilled for extra flavor. Served with sautéed fresh spinach, diced tomatoes and dijon mustard dipping sauce. (No sauce)
Brat ‘N Kraut Balls
9.95
A delicious combination of beef, sausage, bratwurst, sauerkraut, onions, and seasonings deep-fried in tasty breading. Served with three unique sauces for dipping pleasure.
Pesto French Bread
7.50
Tasty asiago French baguette brushed with fresh homemade green pesto. topped with provolone and parmesan cheese then oven baked until crispy.
Shrimp Cocktail
12.50
Tasty gulf shrimp steamed in beer and seasonings, chilled and served with zesty homemade cocktail sauce.
Cold Appetizer Sampler
15.95
A variety platter of smoked sausage, smoked pork tenderloin, German pate’, and imported cheese; served with crackers, old world breads and of course spicy mustard. (no bread or crackers) , d (no cheese) (for 2-4)
Stuffed Mushrooms
10.50
Sautéed mushroom caps filled with cream cheese, bacon bits, chives and seasonings. Topped with melted provolone and parmesan cheese. A rathskeller favorite gf (trace amount of beer)
Baked Brie
11.95
Rich and flavorful imported danish brie topped with buttered toasted almonds and drizzled with chambord raspberry sauce. Served with apples, grapes, and fresh breads. (No bread)
Spinach Artichoke Dip
9.50
A delicious four-cheese blend with spinach, artichoke hearts, and seasonings. Served with warm multi-colored corn chips.
Onion Dill Bread with Herbs & Melted Provolone
9.50
A flavorful bread brushed with olive oil, fresh garlic, and herbs then topped with provolone and fresh parmesan cheese and baked to crisp perfection. Served with ranch dipping sauce.
Cajun Chicken Poppers
9.95
If you’re a fan of poppers…we make ours from scratch with authentic Mexican jalapeno peppers, specially seasoned cream cheese and cajun chicken. crispy fried in spicy breading and served with cool creole mayonnaise dipping sauce.
Southwestern Corn Bread
9.50
Grilled homemade corn bread topped with fresh salsa, cheddar jack cheese, and sliced jalapenos. Spicy, spicy
Soups & Salads
Ochsenschwanz Suppe
4.75 - 6.75
A German tradition made with ox tails, onions, mushrooms and port wine.
French Onion
5.00 - 7.50
Our recipe starts with sautéed onions in a rich beef broth. We add homemade croutons and top it with melted swiss, provolone and fresh parmesan cheese.
Caesar Salad
10.50
Crisp romaine lettuce, tomatoes, sliced mushrooms and red onions tossed with our delicious homemade dressing and homemade croutons.
Spinach Salad
10.50
Fresh leaves of spinach topped with bacon, cheese, tomatoes, mushrooms and hard-boiled egg. Served with our delicious hot bacon dressing.
Wurst Salat
10.50
Marinated German luncheon meats atop mixed greens garnished with vegetables, assorted cheese, hard-boiled egg, and homemade croutons.
Tagessuppe
3.75 - 6.00
Our homemade soup of the day.
Rathskeller Salat
6.95
Our house salad of mixed greens and colorful fresh salad toppings with your choice of homemade dressing.
Greek Salad
10.50
A heaping salad of romaine lettuce, fresh spinach, kalamata olives, grilled portabella mushrooms, onions, eggplant & zucchini; then topped with pine nuts and garlic herb feta cheese. Tossed with balsamic vinaigrette.
Chef Salad
10.50
A generous lettuce salad topped with julienne sliced turkey, ham, hard boiled egg, cheese, and assorted fresh vegetables. Served with your choice of homemade dressing.
Die Deutsche Karte
Sauerbraten.
24.95
Beef roast marinated for 5 days in our unique marinade slow roasted and topped with brown gravy accented with tones of currants and ginger.
Mixed Wurst Platte
25.95
A combination platter of bratwurst, kielbasse, bockwurst, and German wiener beer steamed, then grilled piping hot. served over a bed of sauerkraut and accompanied by a variety of mustards.
Schnitzel
23.50
Center cut pork loin cutlet pan fried in our own special breading. Topped with lemon slices and served with a special lemon dipping sauce.
Kassler Ripchen
26.95
Center cut hardwood smoked pork chops served with a delicious sauce made of apples, golden raisins, walnuts and select herbs.
Schnitzel Parmesan
25.50
Our signature schnitzel topped with zesty marinara and melted provolone and parmesan cheese.
Rouladen
25.50
Beef rollup filled with bacon, onions, spicy mustard and tart pickle wedge slowly cooked for tenderness and topped with homemade brown gravy.
Schlacht Platte
25.95
Smoked center cut pork chop topped with a delicious sauce made of apples, golden raisins, walnuts and select herbs combined with a grilled bockwurst.
Jaegerschnitzel
25.50
Our signature schnitzel topped with a wonderful sauce of wild mushrooms, shallots, fresh garlic, red wine and select herbs.
Schnitzel Cordon Bleu
25.50
Ham, swiss cheese, and sautéed mushrooms make this schnitzel a delightful trip across the German border to france.
Poultry Entrees
Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken Over Wild Rice
23.95
Chicken breasts marinated in olive oil, lemon juice and fresh garlic then lightly seasoned with lemon pepper as they are gently grilled. Served over a bed of our savory wild rice.
Cajun Chicken Over Red Beans & Rice
23.95
A louisiana style classic grilled with zesty cajun spices over bayou style red beans & rice.
Chicken Diane
24.95
Grilled chicken breasts topped with piping hot sautéed onions, green peppers, water chestnuts and mushrooms in a secret sauce. Fabulous
Grilled Chicken Breast Over Wild Rice
23.95
For the little less adventuresome, grilled chicken breasts with mild seasonings atop a bed of savory wild rice.
Beef Entrees
Filet Mignon
33.95
The classic, grilled to perfection and topped with sautéed mushrooms.
Steak Diane
32.95
Grilled tender New York strip topped with piping hot sautéed onions, green peppers, water chestnuts and mushrooms in a secret sauce. it’s fabulous!
Grilled Ribeye
32.95
An awesome cut of choice prime rib of beef, seasoned and char-grilled. Topped with sautéed mushrooms.
Stuffed Filet
36.95
A unique twist, our delightful filet stuffed with potatoes, mushrooms, onions and boursin cheese, wrapped in bacon then grilled to perfection. Truly delicious
Grilled New York Strip
30.95
Only the finest choice New York strip steak closely trimmed, gently seasoned and charbroiled to your liking. topped with tasty onion straws. gf (no onion straws)
Seafood Entrees
Grilled Yellowfin Tuna
25.95
A hearty tuna steak with mild flavor is gently charbroiled and served with a dijon mayonnaise dipping sauce. Also available cajun style over red beans & rice if you like it hot
Baked Orange Roughy
22.95
Very sweet and delicate in flavor, this popular fish is baked in lemon garlic butter and seasoned with lemon pepper.
Grilled Shrimp
26.95
Gently grilled for a wonderful flavor. Served over wild rice. Also available cajun style with red beans & rice.
Creole Snapper Over Seven Bean Succotash
27.95
Beautiful gulf red snapper fillet marinated in creole mustard and char-grilled with zesty seasonings. Served with lively seven bean succotash and jalapeno corn bread hush puppies.
Orange Roughy Florentine
28.95
Succulent fillets of orange roughy stuffed with a special mixture of spinach, mushrooms, celery, onion, cream cheese and monterey jack cheese. Gently seasoned with lemon pepper and baked in lemon garlic butter.
Rainbow Trout Almondine
27.95
Fresh idaho rainbow trout delicately breaded in seasoned flour, slowly sautéed and topped with toasted sliced almonds.
Seasoned Grilled Atlantic Salmon
29.95
Tasty, heart healthy atlantic salmon marinated in olive oil and zesty grilling spices. Char-grilled, juicy, and tender.
Pork Entree
Grilled Pork Tenderloin
22.95
Center cut lean pork loin medallions grilled with flavorful seasonings and served with teriyaki BBQ and dijon horseradish sauces.
Vegetarian Entree
All dinner entrees (except pasta) are served with rathskeller side salad or our homemade soup of the day as well as your choice of two accompaniments.
If you would like to share a dinner, a $9.50 extra plate charge includes your choice of two accompaniments and salad or soup
Mixed Vegetable Platter
16.95
Create a unique meal by selecting five of our wonderful side dishes.
Pasta
Penne Pasta Diablo
18.50
Gulf shrimp, penne rigate, sun dried tomatoes, red bell peppers, portabella mushrooms and fresh garlic sautéed in a spicy tomato cream sauce. served with a side salad and garlic French bread. (may substitute grilled chicken breast)
Linguini with Sun Dried Tomato Pesto and Feta
14.95
Linguini tossed in a unique pesto sauce made of fresh basil, sun dried tomatoes, pine nuts, fresh garlic and olive oil. topped with garlic herb feta cheese and served with garlic French bread and a side salad.
Vegetarian Greek Pasta
14.95
Gemelli pasta with fresh spinach, kalamata olives, grilled portabella mushrooms, eggplant, zucchini, pine nuts and garlic herb feta cheese. tossed in a wonderful warm olive oil and fresh garlic sauce. served with a side salad and garlic French bread.
Shrimp Scampi
18.50
Succulent gulf shrimp sautéed in butter, riesling wine, fresh garlic and secret herbs tossed with linguini pasta and lightly sprinkled with fresh parmesan cheese. served with garlic French bread and a fresh garden salad.
Accompaniments
Vegetable of the Day
Red Beans & Rice
Creamed Spinach
German potato salad
Red Cabbage
Apple Sauce
Sauerkraut
Seven Bean Succotash
Wild Rice
Spaetzle Noodles
Mashed Potatoes
Potato Pancake
Steak Fries
Sugar Snap Peas
Steamed
Baked Potato
Glazed Baby Carrots
Steamed
Desserts
German chocolate cheesecake
5.50
Rathskeller Bread Pudding
5.95
Snicker's Ice Cream Pie
5.95
Apple Strudel Alamode
6.50
Ice Cream
3.50
Black Forest Cake
5.95
Homemade Cheesecake
4.95
Sacher Torte
5.95
Fruit Sherbet
3.50
Drinks
Soft Drinks
2.25
Iced Tea
2.25
Milk
2.75
Lemonade
2.25
Sprecher Root Beer, Cream Soda or Orange Soda
4.00
Coffee
2.25
Hot Tea
3.00
Juice
3.00
Hot Chocolate
3.00
Dinner
Appetizers
Hot Wurst Platte (for 2-4)
16.95
A sampling of bratwurst, bockwurst, kielbasse and german wieners served with our homemade sauerkraut and red cabbage. served with German mustards for dipping.
Rathskeller Appetizer Sampler (for 2-4)
15.95
A chance to try our tasty deep fried appetizers on one platter! 3 chicken cordon bleu fingers, 3 cajun chicken poppers, 4 brat'n kraut balls, and 2 jalapeno corn bread hush puppies served with an array of sauces.
Loaded French Fries
9.50
Our tasty seasoned steak fries topped with melted cheddar & monterey jack cheese, bacon, sour cream, and sliced green onions.
Chicken Cordon Bleu Fingers
9.95
Juicy chicken breast wrapped in ham and swiss cheese then fried to golden perfection. Served with honey mustard sauce.
Shrimp Cocktail
12.50
Tasty gulf shrimp steamed in beer and seasonings, chilled and served with zesty homemade cocktail sauce.
Brat N' Kraut Balls
9.50
A delicious combination of beef, sausage, bratwurst, sauerkraut, onions, and seasonings deep fried in a tasty breading. Served with three unique sauces for dipping pleasure.
Cajun Chicken Poppers
9.95
If you're a fan of poppers...we make ours from scratch with authentic mexican jalapeno peppers, specially seasoned cream cheese and cajun chicken. Crispy fried in spicy breading and served with cool creole mayonnaise dipping sauce.
Pesto French Bread
7.50
Tasty asiago french baguette brushed with fresh homemade green pesto. Topped with provolone and parmaesan cheese then oven baked until crisp.
Cold Appetizer Sampler (for 2-4)
15.95
A variety platter of beef summer sausage, smoked pork tenderloin, German pate, and imported cheese; served with crackers, old world breads and of course, spicy mustard.
Stuffed Mushrooms
10.50
Sauteed mushroom caps filled with cream cheese, bacon bits, chives and seasonings. Topped with melted provolone and parmesan cheese. A rathskeller favorite.
Baked Brie
11.95
Rich and flavorful imported danish brie topped with buttered toasted almonds and drizzled with chambord raspberry sauce. Served with apples, grapes, and fresh breads.
Spinach Artichoke Dip
9.50
A delicious four cheese blend with spinach, artichoke hearts, and seasonings. Served with warm multi-colored corn chips.
Onion Dill Bread with Herbs & Melted Provolone
A flavorful bread brushed with olive oil, fresh garlic, and herbs then topped with provolone and fresh parmesan cheese and baked to crisp perfection. Served with ranch dipping sauce.
Southwestern Corn Bread
9.50
Grilled homemade corn bread topped with fresh salsa, cheddar jack cheese, and sliced jalapenos. Spicy, spicy!
Grilled Portabella Mushroom
10.50
Giant portabella marinated in balsamic vinaigrette then slow grilled for extra flavor. Served with sautéed fresh spinach, diced tomatoes and dijon mustard dipping sauce.
Soups & Salads
Salads available with ranch, fat free ranch, French, fat free French, thousand island, bleu cheese, hot bacon, honey mustard, poppyseed, balsamic vinaigrette, raspberry vinaigrette or house parmesan vinaigrette dressings.
French Onion
5.00 - 7.50
Our recipe starts with sauteed onions in a rich beef broth. We add homemade croutons and top it with melted swiss, provolone and fresh parmesan cheese.
Rathskeller Salat
6.95
Our house salad of mixed greens and colorful fresh salad toppings with your choice of homemade dressing.
Greek Salad
10.50
A heaping salad of romaine lettuce, fresh spinach, kalamata olives, grilled portabella mushrooms, onions, eggplant & zucchini; then topped with pine nuts and garlic herb feta cheese. Tossed with balsamic vinaigrette.
Chef Salad
10.50
A generous lettuce salad topped with julienne sliced turkey, ham, hard-boiled egg, cheese, and assorted fresh vegetables. Served with your choice of homemade dressing.
Ochsenschwanz Suppe
4.75 - 6.75
A german tradition made with ox tails, onions, mushrooms and port wine.
Tagessuppe
3.75 - 6.00
Our homemade soup of the day.
Caesar Salad
10.50
Crisp romaine lettuce, tomatoes, sliced mushrooms and red onions tossed with our delicious homemade dressing and homemade croutons.
Wurst Salat
10.50
Marinated german luncheon meats atop mixed greens garnished with vegetables, assorted cheese, hard-boiled egg, and homemade croutons.
Spinach Salad
10.50
Fresh leaves of spinach topped with bacon, cheese, tomatoes, mushrooms and hard-boiled egg. Served with our delicious hot bacon dressing.
Die Deutsche Karte
Sauerbraten
24.95
Beef roast marinated for 5 days in our unique marinade, slow roasted and topped with brown gravy accented with tones of currants and ginger.
Mixed Wurst Platte
25.95
A combination platter of bratwurst, kielbasse, bockwurst, and german wiener beer steamed, then grilled piping hot. Served over a bed of sauerkraut and accompanied with a variety of mustards.
Schnitzel
23.50
Center cut pork loin cutlet pan fried in our own special breading. Topped with lemon slices and served with a special lemon dipping sauce.
Schnitzel Parmesan
25.50
Our signature schnitzel topped with zesty marinara and melted provolone and parmesan cheese.
Kassler Ripchen
26.95
Center cut hardwood smoked pork chop topped with a delicious sauce made of apples, golden raisins, walnuts, and select herbs.
Rouladen
25.50
Beef rollup filled with bacon, onions, spicy mustard and tart pickle wedge slowly cooked for tenderness and topped with homemade brown gravy.
Schlacht Platte
25.95
Smoked center cut pork chop topped with a delicious sauce made of apples, golden raisins, walnuts and selected herbs combined with a grilled bockwurst.
Jäegerschnitzel
25.50
Our signature schnitzel topped with a wonderful sauce of wild mushrooms, shallots, fresh garlic, red wine and select herbs.
Schnitzel Cordon Bleu
25.50
Ham, swiss cheese, and sautéed mushrooms make this schnitzel a delightful trip across the german border to france.
Poultry Entrées
Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken Over Wild Rice
23.95
Chicken breasts marinated in olive oil, lemon juice and fresh garlic then lightly seasoned with lemon pepper as they are gently grilled. Served over a bed of our savory wild rice.
Cajun Chicken Over Red Beans & Rice
23.95
A louisiana style classic grilled with zesty cajun spices over bayou style red beans & rice.
Chicken Diane
24.95
Grilled chicken breasts topped with piping hot sautéed onions, green peppers, water chestnuts and mushrooms in a secret sauce. Fabulous!
Grilled Chicken Breast Over Wild Rice
23.95
For the little less adventuresome, grilled chicken breasts with mild seasonings atop a bed of savory wild rice.
Beef Entrées
Filet Mignon
33.95
The classic, grilled to perfection and topped with sautéed mushrooms.
Steak Diane
32.95
Grilled tender New York strip topped with piping hot sautéed onions, green peppers, water chestnuts and mushrooms in a secret sauce. fabulous!
Grilled Ribeye
32.95
An awesome cut of choice prime rib of beef, seasoned and char-grilled. Topped with sautéed mushrooms.
Stuffed Filet
36.95
A unique twist, our delightful filet stuffed with potatoes, mushrooms, onions and boursin cheese, wrapped in bacon, and grilled to perfection. Truly delicious!
Grilled New York Strip
30.95
Only the finest choice New York strip steak closely trimmed, gently seasoned and charbroiled to your liking. topped with tasty onion straws.
Seafood Entrées
Grilled Yellowfin Tuna
25.95
A hearty tuna steak with a mild flavor which is gently charbroiled and served with a dijon mayonnaise dipping sauce. Also available cajun-style over red beans & rice if you like it hot!
Baked Orange Roughy
25.95
Very sweet and delicate in flavor, this popular fish is baked in lemon garlic butter and seasoned with lemon pepper.
Rainbow Trout Almondine
26.95
Fresh idaho rainbow trout delicately breaded in seasoned flour, slowly sautéed and topped with toasted sliced almonds.
Grilled Shrimp
26.95
Gently grilled for a wonderful flavor. Served over wild rice. Also available cajun-style with red beans & rice.
Orange Roughy Florentine
28.95
Succulent fillets of orange roughy stuffed with a special mixture of spinach, mushrooms, celery, onion, cream and monterey jack cheese. Gently seasoned with lemon pepper and baked in lemon garlic butter.
Atlantic Salmon Fillet
29.95
Tasty, heart-healthy atlantic salmon marinated in olive oil and zesty spices. Oven-baked, juicy, and tender.
Creole Snapper Over Seven Bean Succotash
27.95
Beautiful gulf red snapper fillet marinated in creole mustard and char-grilled with zesty seasonings. Served with lively seven bean succotash and jalapeño corn bread hush puppies.
Pork Entrées
Grilled Pork Tenderloin
22.95
Center-cut lean pork loin medallions grilled with wonderful seasonings and served with teriyaki BBQ and dijon horseradish sauces.
Vegetarian Entrées
All dinner entrées are served with rathskeller house salad or our homemade soup of the day and come with your choice of two accompaniments.
Mixed Vegetable Platter
16.95
Create a unique meal by selecting five of our wonderful side dishes.
Pasta
Penne Pasta Diablo
18.50
Gulf shrimp, penne rigate, sun-dried tomatoes, red bell peppers, portabella mushrooms and fresh garlic sautéed in a spicy tomato cream sauce. Served with a side salad and garlic french bread.
Linguini with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto and Feta
14.95
Linguini tossed in a unique pesto sauce made of fresh basil, sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts, fresh garlic and olive oil. Topped with garlic herb feta cheese and served with garlic french bread and a side salad. Delightful
Vegetarian Greek Pasta
14.95
Gemelli pasta with fresh spinach, kalamata olives, grilled portabella mushrooms, eggplant, zucchini, pine nuts and garlic herb feta cheese. Tossed in a wonderful warm olive oil and fresh garlic sauce. Served with a side salad and garlic french bread
Shrimp Scampi
18.50
Succulent gulf shrimp sautéed in butter, riesling wine, fresh garlic and secret herbs then tossed with linguini and lightly sprinkled with fresh parmesan cheese. Served with garlic french bread and a fresh garden salad.
Accompaniments
Potato Pancake
Spaetzle Noodles
German Potato Salad
Steak Fries
Red Beans & Rice
Sugar Snap Peas
Seven Bean Succotash
Apple Sauce
Red Cabbage
Sauerkraut
Mashed Potatoes
Baked Potato
Wild Rice
Glazed Baby Carrots
Vegetable of the Day
Creamed Spinach
Desserts
German Chocolate Cheesecake
5.50
Rathskeller Bread Pudding
5.95
Snicker's Ice Cream Pie
5.95
Apple Strudel Alamode
6.50
Ice Cream
3.50
Black Forest Cake
5.95
Homemade Cheesecake
4.95
Sacher Torte
5.95
Fruit Sherbet
3.50
Drinks
Soft Drinks
2.25
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite
Iced Tea
2.25
Milk
2.75
Lemonade
2.25
Sprecher Root Beer, Cream Soda or Orange Soda
4.00
Coffee
2.25
Hot Tea
3.00
Juice
3.00
Hot Chocolate
3.00
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The Rathskeller
401 E Michigan St (in Athenaeum Building)
Indianapolis, IN 46204
United States
Indianapolis, IN 46204
United States
Closed until 11:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
(317) 636-0396
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