Rathskeller Restaurant

260 E. Main St., Fredericksburg, TX

830-990-5858

Overall:B(3.5/5.0 stars)
Value:B(3.5/5.0 stars)
Atmosphere:B-(3.2/5.0 stars)
Service:B+(4.0/5.0 stars)
Taste:B-(3.2/5.0 stars)
Presentation:B(3.5/5.0 stars)
Rathskeller Restaurant

Reuben Details

Sandwich Name: Reuben ($8.95)

Menu Description: Smoked turkey breast, fresh sauerkraut, homemade 1000 island dressing & Swiss cheese on German pumpernickel.

Included Side Items: Chips

Presentation: The sandwich was on fresh pumpernickel bread, cut down the middle and served on a white plate next to a heap of potato chips. The thousand island dressing was spread thinly over the bottom slice of bread and covered with Swiss cheese. The turkey was folded atop the Swiss cheese and topped with sauerkraut beneath the top slice of pumpernickel bread.

Dimensions: 585 cm3 (13 cm x 10 cm x 4.5 cm)

Bulk-to-Cost Ratio: 65 cm3/dollar


Review -

Review Date: Oct 19, 2005

Overall:B+(4.0/5.0 stars)
Value:B(3.5/5.0 stars)
Atmosphere:B(3.5/5.0 stars)
Service:A(4.5/5.0 stars)
Taste:B+(4.0/5.0 stars)
Presentation:B+(4.0/5.0 stars)

The Rathskeller is down a narrow stairway along the main street of Fredericksburg. The walls are uncovered stone, lending to a true cellar atmosphere. All of the patrons seemed to be served in under ten minutes. On the Reuben, the pumpernickel bread was thin, but it tasted fresh and delicious, making a more-than-adequate substitution for rye bread. The homemade thousand island was tucked under the cheese and couldn't be tasted--since it was homemade, you would think it would have been featured more prominently on the sandwich. The sauerkraut was delicious, as would be expected at a German restaurant. The turkey was plentiful and tasted pretty good, but not as good as corned beef would have been. The plate was covered with potato chips. A pickle garnish would have been a nice touch. Overall it is a nice quick place to eat, and the food is good, but it wasn't Fredericksburg's best Reuben. I also had to argue with the server to convince her she had undercharged me for my Reuben, and also hadn't charged us for dessert.


Review -

Review Date: Oct 19, 2005

Overall:B-(3.2/5.0 stars)
Value:B(3.5/5.0 stars)
Atmosphere:B-(3.2/5.0 stars)
Service:B-(3.2/5.0 stars)
Taste:C(2.5/5.0 stars)
Presentation:B-(3.2/5.0 stars)

While the food was delivered quickly, no one seemed to rush. The turkey was disappointing. The server was not overly friendly and it was disconcerting to be deposited in a chair and immediately be asked for a drink order before one even knows what is available. The peach bread pudding was very good, with real whipped cream, yum!