Pippa Hill Farms

Wonderful food and atmosphere! I wanted German food and my husband did not— so this was the perfect restaurant. Food was exceptional and the service was awesome. Very friendly and such a unique and great vibe inside the basement restaurant with some cool history!

Jonathan Mueller

Enjoyed the eating in the basement experience! Great food, attentive wait staff and very relaxed atmosphere... maybe not as "German" as one might think, but ok by me.

Love the ppl & the place! Oh!! The food is great, too!! We hear every time we visit Fredricksburg, TEXAS!!

Love the ppl & the place! Oh!! The food is great, too!! We hear every time we visit Fredricksburg, TEXAS!!

We love this charming old building and the food was very good. Waitress was sweet and attentive.

We love this charming old building and the food was very good. Waitress was sweet and attentive.

We love this charming old building and the food was very good. waitress was sweet and attentive.

First time dining here. It was a plan B pick actually but had an A experience. Served quickly with a kind server. Cool little basement space that's bigger than you'd think from the outside front. My …

Had a lovely dinner here with a group of six adults and one kid. In a group of varying preferences, everyone found something they liked! The sausage platter was a big hit, the red cabbage was fanta…

As a non local, I always consistently return to Rathskeller for the excellent food/drinks, service, and welcoming atmosphere! I have never had an experience any less than amazing. Rathskeller is th…

As a non local, I always consistently return to Rathskeller for the excellent food/drinks, service, and welcoming atmosphere! I have never had an experience any less than amazing. Rathskeller is th…

atmosphere is so cool and has an amazing history to it. Food was amazing and the Bloody Mary definitely was the star of the show. Don't forget to snag an order of beignets.

As a non local, I always consistently return to Rathskeller for the excellent food/drinks, service, and welcoming atmosphere! I have never had an experience any less than amazing. Rathskeller is th…

What a perfect place for a Rathskeller! Going below ground in Texas in the old hospital building is a brilliant way to stay cooler in the Texas sunshine. The wine and the German food was delicious …

chicken fried chicken is the best I've ever had. Staff and service is great!!! We have been there several times and never had a bad experience.

This restaurant is in the basement. The meals were prepared quickly, service was attentive, price was good for portions. Our server was good in every way

Everyone was so nice! Favorite place I've been so far and food was amazing. Even bought a coffee mug to remember this place.

Always great here! I always get the specialty of the evening for dinner but we went during lunch so had to order from the menu. Wasn't disappointed with the chicken fried chicken, although a co…

My husband and I had breakfast this morning and it was wonderful! The staff was awesome and the food was delicious. The prices were great, and there were plenty of breakfast choices for everyone. W…

Came here for breakfast. The food service here was great. Bacon had an amazing flavor and the Huevos Rancheros was excellent. The food is made fresh to order and that is obvious. The location has…

Came here for breakfast. The food service here was great. bacon had an amazing flavor and the Huevos Rancheros was excellent. The food is made fresh to order and that is obvious. The loca…

Came here for breakfast. The food service here was great. Bacon had an amazing flavor and the Huevos Rancheros was excellent. The food is made fresh to order and that is obvious. The location h…

Came here for breakfast. The food service here was great. Bacon had an amazing flavor and the Huevos Rancheros was excellent. The food is made fresh to order and that is obvious. The location h…

Cozy basement restaurant, really cool original exposed rock walls. Great service, hot food. We had the Center Cut Sirloin and the Stuffed Salmon. Super delicious! Good local beer and wine s…

Alan

Nothing crazy about the decor or atmosphere but the food and service were good. Advice to owner: move the merchandise rack away from the table so those interested in buying won’t feel like they’re disturbing the guests at the table.

Max Meridius

We were visiting Fredericksburg for the very first time in order to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. Being of German background we wanted a place that catered to German food. The Rathskeller was one of the few open restaurants during this time of the week. In order to get the food for a particular time, I called in my order. I ordered Jaegerschnitzel and my wife ordered Fettuccine Alfredo with a side order of Sweet Potato Fries. The food was OUTSTANDING. I was very pleased with the quality and taste as well as the price. We would definitely visit this place again. They had my food ready when I arrived and when I got back to the room the food was still hot. Very enjoyable! Just a note - Watch the stairs, they are very steep; but such is the nature of "Kellers".

Chloe Jones

went in with a group of 10 at lunch time and was sat immediately in a practically private dining room, only shared with one other table for two, (poor couple). seemed like everyone enjoyed their food. We got spinach and artichoke dip that tasted great, and the chips had a great crunch. I got the Twisted Caesar Salad. The chicken was flavorful, the veggies were fresh, the avocado was perfectly ripe, and the dressing wasnt fishy (iykyk).

Tony M

This is a small bistro under street level near the Albert Hotel. The service was excellent, and the staff was attentive. Our lunch included chicken fried chicken and a Cajun style red beans and rice and jalapeño and cheese sausage dish. My companion didn’t like the chicken much, but we both loved the sausage and red beans and rice. I might try it again, but even if I don’t, it was a nice lunch.

J C

Cool restaurant in what used to be a hospital. Very cool atmosphere. Had the catfish breaded in corn meal. Once you got past the cornmeal/ catfish was very tender & flavorful. For dessert- bread pudding. Very good! Give them a try!

+6

Night Owl Stacey

While visiting I noticed the menu had shrimp. Me not in the mood for German food decided something else would have to tickle my fancy. The restaurant from the main street is located down some stairs underground, which intrigued me and created mystery as I walked down. Once inside it was pretty basic with limited seating especially for large groups. You can also peer into the kitchen from most seating as it is close by leaving you hearing the cook staff. I ordered the Texas Gulf shrimp plate, priced reasonably for what it is and being Fredericksburg. The creamy cole slaw was delicious if you are into that sort of thing. Shrimp was cooked perfectly, and both the fries and shrimp were yummy dipped in the Creole sauce. However, beware if you would need to get another sauce because I was charged a dollar for an additional to dip my Shrimp and fries into. After lunch I was curious about dessert. The waitress recommended the Peach Bread Pudding stating it was the most ordered item amongst patrons. When it arrived I was hopeful, but upon the first bite of peach, bread pudding, and the cool whip or whipped topping I was less delighted. I have had way better Bread pudding in other locations and was not particularly happy with the taste. The wait staff was attentive and courteous upon arrival and during my lunch leaving me no empty glass. Overall, I would come back for the Shrimp, but I would try a different dessert. Happy Travels and Enjoy

Roberto Diaz

This is a cool little spot. Really cool how you enter a cellar to go to this restaurant. One suggestion I have for the cooks is the crab dip should be served cold if possible. It is like a chunky avocado pico mix with crab. It being steaming hot through me off. I do not know if the crab needs to be hot but the hot avocado was not my cup of tea. The spinach and artichoke dip was delicious. We were just stopping in for a quick end to the day bite as we were full from walking the Main Street and sampling wines.

+3

Stephanie S.

Overall, 3.5 stars for the food. The schnitzel was ok. The potato salad was sweet, not my preference. The red cabbage was pretty good. I appreciate the good service provided to my family's party of 10.

Amazing red beans and rice with a jalepeno cheddar brat and soft warm French bread. Can't go wrong with the good. atmosphere isn't anything to write home about but if you're just looking for good f…

We were given a recommendation to try this place. Wife had the beef dip and I had a chicken wrap. Sadly neither one had much flavor. \nEmployees weren't that friendly. Never received a refill on my…

Good food, friendly service, decent ambiance; basement dining has its charm w/o feeling cramped, clean tables and bathroom.

This place was highly recommended by someone so we decided to try it. Food was just ok, honestly definitely not worth the hype or price. Girl cleaning tables had an attitude because we took it upon…

I wanted to have a good German meal in Fredericksburg and I read reviews of the various restaurants that serve German food there to try and pick a good one. Several places that have a nicer atmospher…

We've eaten here for both breakfast and lunch... and really liked both meals. We're locals and keep returning. Today, we thoroughly enjoyed the BLTA and chicken salad sandwiches. Very filling... o…

We've eaten here for both breakfast and lunch... and really liked both meals. We're locals and keep returning. Today, we thoroughly enjoyed the BLTA and chicken salad sandwiches. Very filling...…

Not at all impressed. The place has so much potential but fails in so many ways. The wine was good as was the service, but that’s where it ends. Decor is tacky and needs some really good decorator …

Not at all impressed. The place has so much potential but fails in so many ways. The wine was good as was the service, but that’s where it ends. Decor is tacky and needs some really good decorator …

Unique little restaurant down below street level. Schnitzel with gravy and mushrooms was really good. Wife had chicken salad that was very good!

We were seated in the very back room, and it was a bit crowded, but the service and food more than made up for the small inconvenience. The food was terrific. I would return and I recommend to othe…

This restaurant has typical bar food, burgers, sandwiches, appetizers. The service was good. The chicken salad sandwich was large, thick, and tasty. parking is on street or in the back. The pri…

Food was excellent and a satisfying portion. My only complaint would be that there was no bread, or salad served with the meal. I think this must be common practice with German restaurants in Frede…

The food was great. The fact that a couple came in & was seated right next to us with a dog was the buzz kill. There is a patio & another dining room. The dog could go there instead of being se…

Out of the way basement with reasonable prices for the food. Acceptable service. Good beer. NOTHING MORE CAN BE SAID BUT TRIPADVISOR NEEDS MORE

Interesting dinning experience. It was different but in a good way. We will comeback. No complaints here. Nice atmosphere. Good food.

We ate lunch here & it was very good. Had the brat lunch & one had the Rueben. We all were happy. german potato salad was very good. We would definitely come back.

Hubby and I ate here on 2.19.26 for brunch. We had been looking forward to it based on their menu and reviews. Sad to say that we were disappointed. The man who greeted us and brought our drinks..... his attitude was about as bright as the room. Not friendly to us, at all, but very nice to a table on the other side of the room. Our waiter, Frankie, was the exact opposite..... nice, friendly, helpful. He's the main reason I'm giving 3 stars. Hubby got the omelet loaded with bacon and sausage, fried potatoes and white toast. I got the 2 egg plate with bacon fried potatoes and white toast. Hubby's plate looked amazing.... omelet was huge! My plate..... my heart sank when I saw my sunny side up eggs had a brown ring od crispness that usually means they were cooked too long. I tried the potatoes first and wanted to spit them out. These were not fresh potatoes made up that morning and they weren't frozen. These tasted like they had been in the frig for a few days to serve as needed. They were both dry and rubbery, no crispy exterior and 1had a horrible taste to them. I gave benefit of my doubt and tried a second bite with salt and ketchup. Did not help. Hubby did the same as I..... push the potatoes as far away as possible since they were inedible. My eggs...... tough, bottom cooked too hard and had a very distinctive grease flavor. Bacon.... tough and crispy, like it had been reheated/recooked. Dry toast and water were the only things on my plate that were fresh!! Hubby's omelet.... he said it was great with good size pieces of sausage mixed throughout. I don't like leaving bad reviews and criticizing an establishment but I have been cooking for way too many years and know when I'm not being served fresh food. Considering that most of the pics I see posted are lunch/dinner items, maybe that's what they lean towards and not so much towards their breakfast. Just know I won't eat here when we visit Fredericksburg again

Alejandro (AlejOpinion)

The atmosphere at Rathskeller Bistro was okay—not particularly memorable but comfortable enough for a casual meal. Customer service stood out as a highlight, earning 4 stars thanks to the attentive and friendly staff. The food, however, was a bit underwhelming. While the menu offered variety, the pretzel appetizer left much to be desired, with the dough being too thick and lacking the light, chewy texture you’d hope for. On the brighter side, the dessert was quite good, a satisfying end to an otherwise average dining experience. Overall, Rathskeller Bistro is worth a try for its decent service and desserts, but the food could use some improvement to match the charm of Fredericksburg.

+3

We had dinner at Rathskeller Bistro on a Friday night. The feel is ok. Somewhat modern for a German restaurant. Our waiter was nice, but when we got there, someone took our drink orders. He was nic…

We were excited to eat here for the first time. The restaurants is really unique and clean. My stuffed eggplant was good not great. My husband had the jaeger schnitzel and it was only okay. I also …

We went for breakfast. It's located in basement of the old hospital which, at one time, was the morgue. I got the meat lover omlette. It was surprisingly bland. Didn't eat it all. Good cof…

We went for breakfast. It's located in basement of the old hospital which, at one time, was the morgue. I got the meat lover omlette. It was surprisingly bland. Didn't eat it all. Good coffe…

The restaurant has no real atmosphere at all and whilst the staff is friendly, the food is an insult to German cooking. It also arrived within about 10 minutes after ordering, a clear sign that th…

First time eating here and it was definitely not good. To put things simply, the bread on my sandwich was moldy. After alerting our server, there was no further apology or any sort of explanation from the staff. First and last time here for sure.

Ron Morgan

Just bad vibes from this place, as well as meh food. The staff looked like they worked in the back at Walmart, although our server was a nice young man. The food was godawful. My wife and her mother got the "Greek Salad." Instead of a made-up salad in a bowl, it was just scoops of SEPARATE things - lettuce, feta cheese, some strips of chicken, and a little bowl of dressing. I guess customers are supposed to bring a salad bowl and toss it themselves. It also came with ...yuck... hummus. But they deleted that on request, thank goodness. My wife just nibbled on her chicken strips (which were flavorless) and a little lettuce. Her mother didn't eat that much. She's been eating in restaurants with us for 40 years, and said, "that's the ugliest thing I've ever seen in a restaurant." I got the Reuben sandwich. It was OK, but was NOT like any Reuben I ever ate. It had sourkraut, thin layers of ham and burned turkey, melted cheese and some kind of sauce. No pastrami. It was just "food," and absolutely not a Reuben. Oh, and it came with a scoop of potato chips. Wheeeee. One note from a trip earlier this past summer: this woman on the staff was wiping tables with a rag, using the same rag with no spray or anything. It was a little warm in the place, and a couple of times she would pause and wipe her face and all around her neck with that rag, then continue wiping tables with it. Gag. So this place is off our "go to" list.

David Stonestreet

Walked in and sat down at a table. Ordered the avocado crab dip it was ok. Noticed water dripping on me and on the food. It was coming from the ac vent nothing new in texas so moved tables to get out of the rain. Ordered the pork chop special and it was to dry to eat. The more you chew the more it grows in your mouth. Potoaes are either instant or theu have to much sour cream in them. The green beans taste like they are cooked in black liquorice. First and last time Here for sure .