I still remember the first time I walked past a plain door on Michigan Street in Indianapolis and had no idea what was waiting on the other side. Once I stepped inside The Rathskeller, I felt like I had been transported somewhere entirely different, somewhere warm, old, and full of stories.
This underground German restaurant has been feeding Indianapolis since 1894, and somehow it keeps getting better with every visit. Not many places in Indiana can claim over 130 years of history, authentic Bavarian flavors, and a loyal following that spans generations.
If you have never been, consider this your personal invitation to go.
A Historic Underground Setting Unlike Anything Else in Indiana
Walking into The Rathskeller, located at 401 E. Michigan St., Indianapolis, IN 46204, feels less like entering a restaurant and more like stepping into a piece of living history…