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Rathskeller
157 E Franklin St
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
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Main Menu
Appetizers
Hot Wurst Platte (for 2-4)
$15.95
a sampling of bratwurst, bockwurst, kielbasse and german wieners served with our homemade sauerkraut and red cabbage. served with german mustards for dipping.
Cold Appetizer Sampler (for 2-4)
$14.95
a variety platter of smoked sausage, smoked pork tenderloin, german pate, and imported cheese; served with crackers, old world breads and of course, spicy mustard.
Rathskeller Appetizer Sampler (for 2-4)
$15.95
a chance to try our tasty deep fried appetizers on one platter! 3 chicken cordon bleu fingers, 3 cajun chicken poppers, 4 brat 'n kraut balls, and 2 jalapeno corn bread hush puppies served with an array of sauces.
Stuffed Mushrooms
$9.50
sauteed mushroom caps filled with cream cheese, bacon bits, chives and seasonings. topped with melted provolone and parmesan cheese. a rathskeller favorite.
Loaded French Fries
$8.95
our tasty seasoned steak fries topped with melted cheddar & monterey jack cheese, bacon, sour cream, and sliced green onions.
Baked Brie
$10.95
rich and flavorful imported danish brie topped with buttered toasted almonds served with apples, grapes, and fresh breads.
Chicken Cordon Bleu Fingers
$9.95
juicy chicken breast wrapped in ham and swiss cheese then fried to golden perfection. served with honey mustard sauce.
Spinach Artichoke Dip
$8.95
a delicious four cheese blend with spinach, artichoke hearts, and seasonings. served with warm multi-colored corn chips.
Shrimp Cocktail
$11.95
tasty gulf shrimp steamed in beer and seasonings, chilled and served with zesty homemade cocktail sauce.
Onion Dill Bread With Herbs & Melted Provolone
$8.95
a flavorful bread brushed with olive oil, fresh garlic, and herbs then topped with provolone and fresh parmesan cheese and baked to crisp perfection. served with ranch dipping sauce.
Brat N' Kraut Balls
$9.95
a delicious combination of beef, sausage, bratwurst, sauerkraut, onions, and seasonings deep fried in a tasty breading. served with three unique sauces for dipping pleasure
Southwestern Corn Bread
grilled homemade corn bread topped with fresh salsa, cheddar jack cheese, and sliced jalapenos. spicy, spicy!!!!
- $8.95
- Great With Grilled Cajun Chicken $3.50
Cajun Chicken Poppers
$9.95
if you're a fan of poppers...we make ours from scratch with authentic mexican jalapeno peppers, specially seasoned cream cheese and cajun chicken. crispy fried in spicy breading and served with cool creole mayonnaise dipping sauce.
Grilled Portabella Mushroom
$9.95
giant portabella marinated in balsamic vinaigrette then slow grilled for extra flavor. served with sauteed fresh spinach, diced tomatoes and dijon mustard dipping sauce.
Pesto French Bread
tasty asiago french baguette brushed with fresh homemade green pesto. topped with provolone and parmaesan cheese then oven baked until crisp
- $6.95
- Add Marinara Sauce $0.95
Soups & Salads
Salads Available With Ranch, Fat Free Ranch, French, Fat Free French, Thousand Island, Bleu Cheese, Hot Bacon, Honey Mustard, Poppyseed, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Raspberry Vinaigrette Or House Parmesan Vinaigrette Dressings.
Ochsenschwanz Suppe
a german tradition made with ox tails, onions, mushrooms and port wine.
- Cup $4.25
- Bowl $6.50
French Onion
our recipe starts with sauteed onions in a rich beef broth. we add homemade croutons and top it with melted swiss, provolone and fresh parmesan cheese.
- Cup $4.50
- Bowl $6.95
Tagessuppe
our homemade soup of the day.
- Cup $3.25
- Bowl $5.50
Rathskeller Salat
our house salad of mixed greens and colorful fresh salad toppings with your choice of homemade dressing.
- $6.50
- Grilled Chicken $3.50
- Cheddar/jack Cheese $0.95
Caesar Salad
crisp romaine lettuce, tomatoes, sliced mushrooms and red onions tossed with our delicious homemade dressing and homemade croutons.
- $9.50
- Add Grilled Chicken $3.50
- Add Cajun Sirloin Steak $4.00
- Add Grilled Yellowfin Tuna $4.50
Greek Salad
a heaping salad of romaine lettuce, fresh spinach, kalamata olives, grilled portabella mushrooms, onions, eggplant & zucchini; then topped with pine nuts and garlic herb feta cheese. tossed with balsamic vinaigrette.
- $9.50
- Add Grilled Chicken $3.50
Wurst Salat
$9.50
marinated german luncheon meats atop mixed greens garnished with vegetables, assorted cheese, hard-boiled egg, and homemade croutons.
Chef Salad
$9.50
a generous lettuce salad topped with julienne sliced turkey, ham, hard-boiled egg, cheese, and assorted fresh vegetables. served with your choice of homemade dressing.
Spinach Salad
fresh leaves of spinach topped with bacon, cheese, tomatoes, mushrooms and hard-boiled egg. served with our delicious hot bacon dressing.
- $9.50
- Add Grilled Chicken $3.50
Die Deutsche Karte
Sauerbraten
$23.95
beef roast marinated for 5 days in our unique marinade, slow roasted and topped with brown gravy accented with tones of currants and ginger.
Rouladen
$24.50
beef rollup filled with bacon, onions, spicy mustard and tart pickle wedge slowly cooked for tenderness and topped with homemade brown gravy.
Mixed Wurst Platte
$24.95
a combination platter of bratwurst, kielbasse, bockwurst, and german wiener beer steamed, then grilled piping hot. served over a bed of sauerkraut and accompanied with a variety of mustards.
Schlacht Platte
$24.95
smoked center cut pork chop topped with a delicious sauce made of apples, golden raisins, walnuts and selected herbs combined with a grilled bockwurst.
Schnitzel
$22.50
center cut pork loin cutlet pan fried in our own special breading. topped with lemon slices and served with a special lemon dipping sauce.
Jaegerschnitzel
$24.50
our signature schnitzel topped with a wonderful sauce of wild mushrooms, shallots, fresh garlic, red wine and select herbs.
Schnitzel Parmesan
$24.50
our signature schnitzel topped with zesty marinara and melted provolone and parmesan cheese.
Schnitzel Cordon Bleu
$24.50
ham, swiss cheese, and sauteed mushrooms make this schnitzel a delightful trip across the german border to france.
Kassler Ripchen
$25.95
center cut hardwood smoked pork chop topped with a delicious sauce made of apples, golden raisins, walnuts, and select herbs.
Poultry Entrees
Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken Over Wild Rice
$21.95
chicken breasts marinated in olive oil, lemon juice and fresh garlic then lightly seasoned with lemon pepper as they are gently grilled. served over a bed of our savory wild rice.
Chicken Diane
$23.50
grilled chicken breasts topped with piping hot sauteed onions, green peppers, water chestnuts and mushrooms in a secret sauce. fabulous!
Cajun Chicken Over Red Beans & Rice
$21.95
a louisiana style classic grilled with zesty cajun spices over bayou style red beans & rice.
Grilled Chicken Breast Over Wild Rice
$21.95
for the little less adventuresome, grilled chicken breasts with mild seasonings atop a bed of savory wild rice.
Beef Entrees
Filet Mignon
$32.95
the classic, grilled to perfection and topped with sauteed mushrooms. (also available jaegerart $34.95)
Stuffed Filet
$35.95
a unique twist, our delightful filet stuffed with potatoes, mushrooms, onions and boursin cheese, wrapped in bacon, and grilled to perfection. truly delicious!
Steak Diane
$31.95
grilled tender new york strip topped with piping hot sauteed onions, green peppers, water chestnuts and mushrooms in a secret sauce. fabulous!
Grilled New York Strip
$29.95
only the finest choice new york strip steak closely trimmed, gently seasoned and charbroiled to your liking. topped with tasty onion straws. (also available jaegerart $31.95)
Grilled Ribeye
$31.95
an awesome cut of choice prime rib of beef, seasoned and char-grilled. topped with sauteed mushrooms.
Seafood Entrees
Grilled Yellowfin Tuna
$24.95
a hearty tuna steak with a mild flavor which is gently charbroiled and served with a dijon mayonnaise dipping sauce. also available cajun-style over red beans & rice if you like it hot!
Orange Roughy Florentine
$27.95
succulent fillets of orange roughy stuffed with a special mixture of spinach, mushrooms, celery, onion, cream and monterey jack cheese. gently seasoned with lemon pepper and baked in lemon garlic butter.
Baked Orange Roughy
$24.95
very sweet and delicate in flavor, this popular fish is baked in lemon garlic butter and seasoned with lemon pepper.
Atlantic Salmon Fillet
$28.95
tasty, heart-healthy atlantic salmon marinated in olive oil and zesty spices. oven-baked, juicy, and tender.
Rainbow Trout Almondine
$26.95
fresh idaho rainbow trout delicately breaded in seasoned flour, slowly sauteed and topped with toasted sliced almonds.
Creole Snapper Over Seven Bean Succotash
$26.95
beautiful gulf red snapper fillet marinated in creole mustard and char-grilled with zesty seasonings. served with lively seven bean succotash and jalapeno corn bread hush puppies.
Grilled Shrimp
$25.95
gently grilled for a wonderful flavor. served over wild rice. also available cajun-style with red beans & rice.
Pork Entrees
Grilled Pork Tenderloin
$21.95
center-cut lean pork loin medallions grilled with wonderful seasonings and served with teriyaki bbq and dijon horseradish sauces.
Vegetarian Entrees
All Dinner Entrees Are Served With Rathskeller House Salad Or Our Homemade Soup Of The Day And Come With Your Choice Of Two Accompaniments.
$9.50 Split-plate Charge Includes Choice Of Two Accompaniments And House Salad Or Soup.
Mixed Vegetable Platter
$15.95
create a unique meal by selecting five of our wonderful side dishes.
Pasta
Penne Pasta Diablo
$18.50
gulf shrimp, penne rigate, sun-dried tomatoes, red bell peppers, portabella mushrooms and fresh garlic sauteed in a spicy tomato cream sauce. served with a side salad and garlic french bread. (may substitute grilled chicken breast)
Vegetarian Greek Pasta
gemelli pasta with fresh spinach, kalamata olives, grilled portabella mushrooms, eggplant, zucchini, pine nuts and garlic herb feta cheese. tossed in a wonderful warm olive oil and fresh garlic sauce. served with a side salad and garlic french bread
- $14.95
- With Grilled Chicken Add $3.50
Linguini With Sun-dried Tomato Pesto And Feta
linguini tossed in a unique pesto sauce made of fresh basil, sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts, fresh garlic and olive oil. topped with garlic herb feta cheese and served with garlic french bread and a side salad. delightful with grilled chicken
- $14.95
- Add $3.50
Shrimp Scampi
$18.50
succulent gulf shrimp sauteed in butter, riesling wine, fresh garlic and secret herbs then tossed with linguini and lightly sprinkled with fresh parmesan cheese. served with garlic french bread and a fresh garden salad.
Accompaniments
Potato Pancake
Red Cabbage
Spaetzle Noodles
Sauerkraut
German Potato Salad
Mashed Potatoes
Steak Fries
Baked Potato
Red Beans & Rice
Wild Rice
Sugar Snap Peas
Glazed Baby Carrots
Seven Bean Succotash
Vegetable Of The Day
Apple Sauce
Creamed Spinach
Desserts
Apple Strudel A La Mode
$5.50
a traditional german pastry stuffed with granny smith apples, golden raisins and walnuts. served warm in a pool of vanilla sauce with a side of vanilla ice cream.
Snicker's Ice Cream Pie
$4.95
layers of chocolate ice cream, pecan praline ice cream and crumbled snicker's bars atop an oreo crust. topped off with sliced almonds, caramel and chocolate sauces.
Rathskeller Bread Pudding
$4.95
a warm slice of bread pudding made with real raspberries and white chocolate, served in a pool of vanilla sauce and topped with our homemade raspberry sauce. a slice of heaven!
Homemade Cheesecake
$4.50
homemade cheesecake on a graham cracker crust with a creamy sour cream topping. served with your choice of blueberry or cherry topping.
Black Forest Cake
$4.95
a cafe heidelberg favorite! layers of chocolate cake, cherry and chocolate cream, and a whipped cream frosting. topped with chocolate sprinkles and cherries.
Ice Cream
$2.95
your choice of chocolate, vanilla or pecan praline ice cream.
Fruit Sherbet
$2.95
your choice of orange or raspberry sherbet.
Sacher Torte
$4.95
a chocolate lover's dream! two layers of dense, chocolate cake separated by a layer of raspberry sauce. topped with milk and dark chocolate icing. absolutely decadent!
Soft Pretzel With Chocolate
$3.50
a warm, soft pretzel served with a wonderful chocolate dipping sauce.