Rathskeller

4.7

568 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary German

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood gem
Great for craft beers
Great for outdoor dining

We have one major focus: the popular German street food - schnitzel. We also have wursts made by local German meat market legend, Binkert's (Rosedale, MD). Other partnerships include a Black Forest Ice Cream Sandwich by Scoop & Paddle (Clarksville, MD).

We use fresh meats and vegetables, never frozen. The pretzels are made by hand by an Army vet who learned to make pretzels in Germany after his service. The sauces are made from scratch. Our cocktail program features both popular and obscure German spirits. The wine program consists of small-production family-owned wineries in Germany and Austria. Beer offerings include a healthy diet of imported German beers and local breweries who make German-style brews.

Join us inside our cozy beer hall, outside on our biergarten, or for take out or delivery! Thanks for being a part of the #schnitzelgang.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary German, German, Beer Garden
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(410) 796-1530
Website
http://rathskellermd.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Please email info@rathskellermd.com for a catering menu
Private party facilities
Please email info@rathskellermd.com for private event inquiries.

Location
5782 Main St, Elkridge, MD 21075-5019
Neighborhood
Elkridge
Cross street
Levering Ave (less than 5 minutes from Guinness Brewery)
Parking details
We have a few spaces on our own lot, an overflow lot, as well as free street parking.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Cocktail Class at the Bar
$50.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Learn how to make three of our most popular cocktails from our menu! We'll show you how to use different cocktail techniques for different results and some history of different cocktail ingredients. Food is available for purchase. Seating is at the bar only. Please make your reservation for Saturday's at 3pm. Cocktail classes are not offered any other time.
Saturday Chef's Tasting Menu
$59.00 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
Enjoy a German multi-course experience with seasonal creations featuring locally sourced ingredients when available. Wine pairings are additional. We highly recommend pre-purchasing via OpenTable. The price per person at the restaurant will be higher.

Pork Schnitzel$8.00
Paprika-marinated pork cutlet, fried with panko breadcrumbs or grilled. Also available in plain
Chicken Schnitzel$7.00
Paprika-marinated chicken breast, fried with panko breadcrumbs or grilled. Also available in plain
Eggplant Schnitzel$5.00
Paprika-marinated eggplant, fried with panko breadcrumbs or grilled. Also available in plain
Try It Grilled
the chicken, pork, and eggplant schnitzels can be grilled for a gluten-free option
Falafel$5.00
Three large chickpea balls, rolled with fresh herbs and lemon juice. Also available in plain
Bucket of Schnitzel$40.00
Any (4) combo of chicken, pork, eggplant or falafel. Served with (2) large sides
Jagerschnitzel$21.00
(Limited, ask about availability). Vegan mushroom gravy over your schnitzel of choice. Served with 2 small sides
Rahmschnitzel$21.00
(Limited, ask about availability). Vegetarian white wine-cream sauce over a schnitzel of your choice. Served with 2 small sides
Balkan Schnitzel$21.00
Peppers & onion tomato gravy (vegan) over your choice of schnitzel. Served with two small sides

Sauces

Apple Cider
Lemon Vinaigrette
RK (Rathskeller)
Honey Mustard
Cheddar

Wursts from Binkert' S

Optional add-ons: Hank's Pretzel Roll $3. Red Cabbage Topping $1. German Slaw Topping $1. Free sauces include: Dijon Mustard, RK, Curry Ketchup, Regular Ketchup, Honey Mustard

Bauernwurst$6.00
pork sausage with mustard seeds
Currywurst$6.00
pork sausage with spices
Käsekrainer$6.00
Pork sausage with cheddar cheese
Weisswurst$6.00
Veal sausage with parsley
Bratwurst$6.00
Pork sausages with herbs
Wurst Platter$40.00
One (1) each of Binkert's wursts for a total of five (5). Served with (2) large sides and sauces (Dijon Mustard, Honey Mustard, Curry Ketchup, RK, Regular Ketchup)

Sides

Add Small Side: $5, Add Large Side: $7

German Fries
dusted with curry powder, served with RK Sauce
Red Cabbage
braised to perfection
Roasted Broccoli
served with caramelized onions, drizzled with apple cider glaze
German Slaw
shredded red cabbage and carrots tossed with our house dressing
Spatzle N' Cheese
cheesy egg pasta with sauteed onions

Snacks

Hank's Butter Pretzel$5.00
sprinkled with salt and served with cheddar sauce
Crab Pretzel$11.00
Cheesy Crab Dip melted on top of Hank's Pretzel
RK Salat$5.00
green leaf, tomato, red cabbage, carrots, cheddar, pretzel croutons (Vegetarian) dressings: lemon vinaigrette, honey mustard, ranch
Potato Cakes$5.00
shredded potato, onion, eggs, served with a side of creme fraiche
Flammkuchen$5.00
german-style pizza, creme fraiche, cheddar, sauteed onions

Sweets

Also available: Dallmayr Prodomo German Coffee $4

Apple Strudel$7.00
Scoop & Paddle Black Forest Ice Cream Sandwich$6.00
Madagascar Vanilla Ice Cream$3.00
Raspberry Sorbet$3.00

Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Peach Shrub Cocktail$4.00
hand-picked Larriland peaches, apple cider vinegar, club soda
Other$3.00
Unsweet Tea, Lemonade, Minute Maid Apple Juice
Bar$3.00
Ginger Beer, Club Soda, Tonic

Soda

Coca-Cola
Diet Coke
Sprite
Ginger Ale

For Pups on the Patio

Kaiser Pup$7.00
grilled un-marinated chicken or pork (our decision), plain spatzle pasta, broccoli and shredded carrots
Bowl of Water
we'll gladly bring up a bowl of water upon request!

What 568 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.3Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Baltimore Suburbs
Best Food
Baltimore Suburbs
Neighborhood gem
Baltimore Suburbs
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Rathskeller delights with authentic German cuisine and a standout beer selection. Guests rave about the "excellent food and service," with schnitzel and pretzel appetizers earning special praise. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, making it perfect for families and gatherings. Some reviews mention noise, but the friendly vibe and great dining experience prevail.

568 Reviews

B
Becky
Baltimore
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Food was outstanding! Service was a little slow but they were very busy so thats to be expected. We were seated upstairs which was a little weird. No decorations and a bit awkward. Overall, will definitely go back because the food is worth it.
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Julie
Baltimore
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The employees at the bar were very loud. The jager schnitzel was very good. The Apple strudel was just ok, not the best. The prices were very high.
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Walter
Richmond
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great and our server Mario was outstanding.
RathskellerResponded 5 days ago
Thank you so much!
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Ashley
Baltimore
20 reviews
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The food was delicious and the service was great!
RathskellerResponded on January 20, 2025
Thank you!
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Priscilla
Seattle
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food and service! Our party of six had a great time and we will make this restaurant a regular stop in the future!
RathskellerResponded on January 20, 2025
Thank you so much! Your comments were forwarded to your server!
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Sam
VIP
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Sausage platter with red cabbage and spatzel was great. Beer was amazing, especially the rare German imports. Would highly recommend for families, date night, great hangout spot for German grub with locale flare.
RathskellerResponded on January 20, 2025
Thank you so much!
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Jeff
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Celebrated my wife’s birthday. Family enjoyed the food & atmosphere.
RathskellerResponded on January 20, 2025
Thanks so much!!
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Mark
Baltimore
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My wife and I are quite familiar with the Rathskellar having dined there many times since it opened. This was the first time we have been there for lunch. Took my sister and nephew and as newbies they thoroughly enjoyed their chicken cordon bleu. We enjoyed the always excellent food and the service was exactly right. Never a disappointment at the Rathskellar!
RathskellerResponded on January 20, 2025
Thank you so much!
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Gail
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food and drinks were AWESOME! For the 3 of us we bought a Crab Pretzel appetizer and a Combo platter. Service was very good but no serving utensils were provided for our shared side dishes that came with the Combo platter. Since we are family we used our personal utensils but this really should not happen.
RathskellerResponded on December 30, 2024
You're right Gail. Thanks for the constructive criticism. We will provide sharing utensils moving forward.
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Jack
Baltimore
13 reviews
2.0
13 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
A bit too expensive for the food quality. The men's bathroom door was broken, looked like it had been for a while. A few screws should fix it so spend the time to keep your place in working order. Bathroom was extremely dirty, same with the tavern. We ate at 5 pm so it wasn't like it was the end of the night. We have tried twice, I think we will move on.
RathskellerResponded on December 30, 2024
Hi Jack, we've been trying to fix the door for a few weeks. Of course, we tried to put more screws in it - if it were that easy, I think we would have done it already. I see that you visited on a Saturday. By 5:30pm, we've already had nearly 150 people in the restaurant. Of course, we can check the restrooms more frequently and will suggest that we do that moving forward. Thanks for trying us out.
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FAQs

Rathskeller offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (410) 796-1530.

Rathskeller is rated 4.7 stars by 568 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

5782 Main St, Elkridge, MD 21075-5019

Additional information

Cross street
Levering Ave (less than 5 minutes from Guinness Brewery)
Neighborhood
Elkridge
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary German, German, Beer Garden
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
We have a few spaces on our own lot, an overflow lot, as well as free street parking.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://rathskellermd.com/
Phone number
(410) 796-1530
Catering
Please email info@rathskellermd.com for a catering menu
Private party facilities
Please email info@rathskellermd.com for private event inquiries.

Rathskeller

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Cocktail Class at the Bar

Saturday Chef's Tasting Menu

Schnitzels

Pork Schnitzel$8.00

Chicken Schnitzel$7.00

Eggplant Schnitzel$5.00

Try It Grilled

Falafel$5.00

Bucket of Schnitzel$40.00

Jagerschnitzel$21.00

Rahmschnitzel$21.00

Balkan Schnitzel$21.00

Sauces

Apple Cider

Lemon Vinaigrette

RK (Rathskeller)

Honey Mustard

Cheddar

Wursts from Binkert' S

Bauernwurst$6.00

Currywurst$6.00

Käsekrainer$6.00

Weisswurst$6.00

Bratwurst$6.00

Wurst Platter$40.00

Sides

German Fries

Red Cabbage

Roasted Broccoli

German Slaw

Spatzle N' Cheese

Snacks

Hank's Butter Pretzel$5.00

Crab Pretzel$11.00

RK Salat$5.00

Potato Cakes$5.00

Flammkuchen$5.00

Sweets

Apple Strudel$7.00

Scoop & Paddle Black Forest Ice Cream Sandwich$6.00

Madagascar Vanilla Ice Cream$3.00

Raspberry Sorbet$3.00

Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Peach Shrub Cocktail$4.00

Other$3.00

Bar$3.00

Soda

Coca-Cola

Diet Coke

Sprite

Ginger Ale

For Pups on the Patio

Kaiser Pup$7.00

Bowl of Water

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

Does Rathskeller offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Rathskeller restaurant rated?

Is Rathskeller currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information