A Secret Door Will Take You To An Underground Restaurant In Texas That Was Built In The 1800s
There’s lots to do in Texas when you go underground. You can explore ancient caverns, or perhaps discover a hidden labyrinth beneath the streets of our biggest city. We even have underground dining! Rathskeller, an underground restaurant in Texas, is located in a building that dates to the 1800s. Both the food and experience are phenomenal, and you’ll never forget your meal.
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If you weren't actively looking for Rathskeller Restaurant in Fredericksburg, chances are you'd never find it.
The award-winning eatery is tucked away in the basement of the old Keidel Memorial Hospital in downtown Fredericksburg. A beautiful, two-story rock building that dates to the 1800s, the former hospital is among the oldest structures in town.
Down a set of stairs and through a secret door you'll go before finally entering the restaurant. It feels as though you're discovering something few people are aware of!
Equal parts rustic and cozy, the dining room features the same stone walls seen on the outside of the building. The walls are adorned with old photos and artifacts, taking you on a fascinating journey through time.
As for the menu, it's as vast as it is varied. German specialties such as sausage and schnitzel honor Fredericksburg's heritage and give you a chance to try something new.
For dessert, don't miss their famous peach bread pudding with homemade caramel sauce! It's absolute heaven - especially when topped with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Have you ever eaten at Rathskeller? If so, what did you order and how was it? Tell us in the comments! For great places to dine in Fredericksburg, check out our previous article.
Address: Rathskeller, 260 E Main St, Fredericksburg, TX 78624, USA
Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and changed her major twice (psychology, computer science, and finally criminal justice) before taking a leap of faith and dropping out to pursue a career in freelance writing.
Today, Katie writes for the Texas and Arizona pages of OnlyInYourState.com and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on the sofa with a hot cup of coffee, watching a crime TV show or scary movie.
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