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We are committed to continuing the German-American dining tradition in downtown Milwaukee.
Experience the Old World in a New Light
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Karl Ratzsch's
320 E Mason St
Milwaukee WI 53202
Tel: (414) 276-2720
Hours: Wed-Sat: Lunch: 11:30am - 2pm | Mon-Sat: 4:30pm - Close

Listed in: German

Neighborhood: East Town

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Welcome to Milwaukee's Landmark Restaurant Karl Ratzsch's We invite you to join us for Lunch or Dinner As we celebrate over 100 years as America's Premier German-American Restaurant "Experience the Old World in a New Light"

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wonderbar !!
Snowsue
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My mom won't go anywhere for German else when she comes to town.
ginaluke
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Wonderful menu and the service is terrific!
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Simply the best
Frank519
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great
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Besst German food in town. I liver there for five years and went from Gasthaus to Gasthaus eating and drinking to develop my palate.
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Karls is still the best.
MooseandNellie
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This is true old world excellence and elegance. The food never disappoints (unlike Mader's). It is truly the closest experience to eating in Germany.
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Food is great and the service is even better. The owners go out of their way to accomodate their guests.
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Larry
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The food is excellent, the atmosphere is nice, and the waitress's outfits look great.
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Gail
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The beef rouladen tastes just like my grandmother's. It's the best German food.
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Susan
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Excellent food and great authentic atmosphere.
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Cecilia
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Amazing Food, Great atmosphere and a staff that cares about it's customers. I always feel well taken care of.
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Trisha Peterson
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Love their authentic German food.
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Krissy Hofmeister
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The corned beef reuben is to die for, although I don't see it on the on-line menu. The oktoberfest strudel is mouth watering and the sausages are incredible - ALL of them - I've tried a good portion of items on the menu and Ratzsch's is THE place to be if you want authentic German cuisine in a wonderful, friendly atmosphere.
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MARK
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GREAT FOOD.
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Terese Peterson
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Their steak and potatoes are the best and they have the nicest people working there. Cool dirndls, too!
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Jeanine Dent
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Great food and most friendly service in the greater Milwaukee area!
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Lori L
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Great atmosphere, awesome customer service and food that my Grandma Reich would say is right from the old country.
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Jeanie Martin
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Their customer service is second to none. Judy and her partners have carried on the German tradition as well as offering new items. Its simply the best!!!
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Sarah Hoeppner
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Awesome food, great customer service!
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Ann Szuds
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I love the delicious sauerbraten.
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Judy Hazard
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It's happy tummy food. I love the Black Forest Veal.
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Danny Bullerman
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They have great menu items that nobody else in town has. Crackling pork shank is awesome and Oktoberfest strudel is truly delicious and unique!
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Anonymous
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Karl Ratzsch's is German dining at its best. The wait staff is always courteous and friendly. We are regulars here and Eva Schultz is one of the most wonderful waitresses we have ever had the pleasure of meeting. Thank you for all that you do!
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Jason
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Karl Ratzsch's is the last place in Milwaukee to get a great hearty meal. Its the only real german restaurant left in the midwest all the others have the german name but barely have any german entrees on their menu. Also don't go to Mader's they have a major rat problem and was almost closed just a few months ago by the health department because of it.
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John
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Ratzsch's obviously has the best German food you can get. Service has always been good and I've never had a bad meal. The building is beautiful, it's one the last restaurants to be a real landmark in Milwaukee.