This place was just perfect for our 3rd anniversary dinner! I have to admit, when we first walked in I was a little nervous that we picked the wrong place because it was a mostly older crowd... and by older I mean my grandparents age (we're in our late 20's). We were seated in this little side room called the... more

Everything in the menu are fantastic more

best german in milwaukee more

I lived in Germany for over 3 years and had sauerbraten there many times in both restaurants and very good homemade. Karl Ratzsch's version can stand toe-to-toe with the best. That should tell you all you need to know, but all of the other excellent reviews here explain more. If you want to experience a great, traditional high-end German restaurant... more

The only place to still get a taste of old-fashioned, Milwaukee, German ambiance. The place hasn't been updated in decades--and that's a good thing. The German specialties are great! more

Most people we asked recommended Mader's, some even saying that they hadn't heard of Karl Ratzsch or saying they didn't know where it is. It is more upscale than Mader's, more expensive & better. Mader's is good. Ratzsch is excellent. We lived in Germany for a year & have been back since a dozen times, so we think we know... more

This restaurant has great ambience. The food is very tasty and quite expensive. Can make a great romantic dinner or a fun place for a group of friends. more

A local history lesson is found in every dining experience, you just have to know how to look...and the food is fantastic! more

Mader's gets much of the attention in Milwaukee, but I think Karl Ratzsch's is even better. more