This is the true German restaurant in MIlwaukee where the "locals" go for great food and atmosphere. The tourists can go down the street to the more popular German restaurant. Of all the restaurants in Milwaukee (and there are a lot of great ones!), this is my favorite. Go for the sauerbraten or their sampler platter. You will truly enjoy... More

Highly recommended. Less touristy than Mader's. The food is excellent and the service is friendly and unpretentious.

Karl Ratzsch's is a throw back to a slowly fading tradition of great German food in Milwaukee. The location is fantastic the interior is amazing and the service and food are always good. The prices are reasonable and you won't leave hungry. I hope they are around for next 100 years!

On this my first time in Milwaukee I did the research and found very good reviews for Karl Ratzsch's. No doubt. It was wonderful from atmosphere to service to food. The sauerbraten was truly the best I've ever had — except, of course, for my German mother-in-law's. And, the price was right. We made reservations for the early bird special... More

We are overall very satisfied with the food. We had for starters onion rings (way above what you get in fast food) and the beer cheese sauerkraut dip which is really exceptional (it looks like french onion soup but much thicker/richer). We then had goose shank (taste like french goose confit) and baked pork shank (a daily special). Both were... More

We were meeting friends in the Milwaukee area and wanted to take them a landmark in the city. This place certainly doesn't disappoint. The food is always good and so is the atmosphere. One of the unexpected treasures was our waiter Dennis. He has been with this establishment as well as other fine dining spots in the area for years.... More

One of the last really great old German places left here in this one-time German haven. Excellent authentic Kraut food. Makes you want to run out and find a place to polka...........

Went inside for a late lunch (it's almost 2pm and most of the restaurants are closed?) and they are willing to accommodate us. The decor and atmosphere gives off the German feel and cozy. The waitstaff is extremely friendly even though we are their last customers. They have a lunch menu so the prices are very reasonable. The sausages are... More

Authentic, high quality German and European dishes served in a small friendly family owned restaurant that has served generations. Not to be missed if you are in Milwaukee!