Der Rathskeller

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Enjoy Goodspeed Pier by default, the guests' piece of advice is to come to this restaurant as well. You can order perfectly cooked chicken wraps, grilled bacon and grilled turkey. Try good ice cream. Der Rathskeller has delicious beer among its drinks.

The cosy atmosphere of this place makes guests feel relaxed and have a nice time. The energetic staff welcomes visitors all year round. Spectacular service is something clients appreciate here. Visitors of this spot state that they found prices reasonable. This restaurant scored 4 in the Google rating system.

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The Rat/terrace is my favorite place in the world to hang out. I have literally spent thousands of hours here over my lifetime, enjoyed hundreds of musical acts, sunsets, and sunny afternoons. DEFINITELY visit here, that's 5 stars! But this is supposed to be a rating for a restaurant, specifically the one inside the Rat. To be blunt, the food is nothing to get excited about, and you usually have to wait in line a long time to order, and then another stretch before it's ready (they give you a pager). Also, it's rotating student cooks, quality is inconsistent. There had been a few consistently "pretty good" things on the menu before covid (the Rat salad, salmon burger, and the friday fish fry come to mind) but after they reopened post-pandemic they have a different menu that isn't even as good as pre-2021, and don't even have a friday fish fry anymore, you have to go next door to the Lakeview Lounge (although I've given up on that too after three tries). The pizza and pasta at Strada, also next door but not on google maps, is not too bad. But honestly if you're on the terrace just go to the brat/burger stands, at least you get them right away, and they have an extensive condiment bar to "deluxe" them. This is based on many orders, focusing on the last 2-3 years. I now only get food here if I've come here for some other activity. An aggregate rating of 4 stars surprises me, but as I look at other reviews many aren't actually rating the food, but hanging out on the terrace (again, fully in agreement on that part, it's great). But it looks like pretty much EVERY food joint in Madison is above 4 stars?! Is this Lake Wobegon, everyone is above average? Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $10–20 Food: 3 Service: 2 Atmosphere: 5
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9 months ago
We are so glad you enjoy the atmosphere of der Rathskeller and the Terrace. We apologize for the waits that you have experienced. We continually work on staff training and making those waits as short as possible, while aiming for consistent quality both in our food and beverages and in our service. We have 1,800 incredible student team members and 400 full-time staff members, who make all that we do possible. " If you're looking for some quick options during your visits, our grab-n-go options at the Badger Market and Carte are great options and usually include house-made and locally made options. We are a mostly self-supporting nonprofit organization that does not receive taxpayer dollars or University revenue for our community events or for our student leadership opportunities as part of our regular budget. Some of our student leaders receive academic stipends for their work. Our patrons help make all that we do possible with their purchases.
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Burger was soo mid. The meat was dry and buns a bit burned. The worst was the cheese curd, they were cold and chewy. Food: 3 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 5 Price per person: $10–20
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9 months ago
We are so sorry about this experience. We will take your feedback into consideration as we train our staff. In the future, if this occurs and if you have time, you're welcome to let our staff on-site know.
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The environment here is fantastic. The employees and managers are all incredibly nice and friendly as well. From stressful nights before exams to chill saturdays with visiting parents, Der Rathskeller is the place to get good food and de stress. The architecture is really interesting and the paintings on the walls are all really cool. My favorite spots to grab food and hang out are the armchairs by the wood fires, there’s also board games and cards available to use for free. As far as food goes, the salmon avocado burger is my favorite thing by far!
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7 years ago
Thank you for the review, Gabriele. Your words truly made our day, and your review has been shared with multiple Wisconsin Union dining and hospitality team leaders. What you described is exactly what we hope to create: a place where our customers enjoy delicious food in a welcoming atmosphere and a place where memories are made. We hope, no matter where life takes you, that come back and visit der Rath.
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American, Sandwiches, Vegetarian options
$$$$ Price range per person $10-$20
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800 Langdon St #1211
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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800 Langdon St #1211, Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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Takeaway Outdoor seating Wi-Fi Сredit cards accepted Wheelchair accessible Delivery Parking TV
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SundaySun 11AM-10PM
MondayMon 11AM-10PM
TuesdayTue 11AM-10PM
WednesdayWed 11AM-10PM
ThursdayThu 11AM-10PM
FridayFri 11AM-10PM
SaturdaySat 11AM-10PM
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