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The authentic Old World Ratskeller Restaurant is located in the lower level of the historic Turner Hall of Monroe, the only Turner (gymnast) hall of Swiss origin left in the United States. The menu features American favorites as well as Swiss and German cuisine. History and artifacts of Swiss immigration to the area line the walls. The Ratskeller Restaurant also provides food for banquets, receptions, and other large events in Turner Hall's Grand Hall, as well as offering off-site catering.
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rich tobin
★ 4
Fish was outstanding
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Kendall Schneider
★ 5
Special anniversary dinner. Great service and menu.
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Michael Schmid
★ 5
Friday Night Fish Fry!
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Sue Curran
★ 4
Great fish fry and Swiss specialties. Comfortable, restaurant in an historic building.
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Jeff Ditzenberger
★ 5
This place never disappoints.
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Sarah Olmstead
★ 5
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Michael Smiley Dad (Dad)
★ 4
It was a very peaceful experience. I love all the art on the walls. I've been coming here for about 25 years and brought my kids along this time. They had a great time! We enjoyed cheese fondue, and I had prime rib for my dinner. Everything was perfect. I would rate the prime rib an 8 out of 10. The service was excellent, and the atmosphere definitely deserves a 10 out of 10. It really brings you back in time.
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Terry Faith
★ 4
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Carol Rufenacht
★ 5
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Debbie Schneider
★ 5
Such a neat fun swiss experience with the accordion player John in the background. Sue is such a nice hostess and Laurie was a great waitress! Service fast and food fantastic 😊!
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Gail Krebs
★ 5
Best fish fry ever
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Ricky Koenig
★ 5
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Mike Heitzman
★ 5
Nice salad bar. Authentic Swiss cooking and atmosphere.
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Cory Ritterbusch
★ 5
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Julie Miller
★ 5
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OkurOne
★ 4
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Heather Thompson
★ 2
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Tim Mani
★ 5
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Angie M
★ 5
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Scott Booth
★ 4
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David Carlson
★ 5
We were in Monroe for the baloon rally. We stumbled on the Ratskeller by chance and are incredibly happy we did. The place is incredible! The setting is a perfect traditional beer hall. The food was delicious! I had the fish fry and Brandy Old Fashioned Sweet. My wife had, among other things, the Grasshopper and loved it. To top it off, there was a man playing traditional Swiss music on the accordion. He was incredible and added to the entire experience. I highly recommend it. The only downside is that it is only open two nights a week.
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Nathan K
★ 5
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Brian LeBaron
★ 5
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Melissa Boeck
★ 5
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Dean Yeagle
★ 4
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Sandy Ritschard
★ 5
Dined in and also have done takeout. Great food and an excellent salad bar
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Jon Rufenacht
★ 5
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Yvette Swenson
★ 5
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Lynda Snider
★ 5
Our reunion of retired school teachers, staff and family members is held every year at Turner Hall. A wonderful buffet is always prepared for us, and wait staff are so attentive and pleasant. We have plenty of room to mingle for our social time, in a private setting. Highly recommend for weekday business or social group luncheons featuring buffet selections.
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Skylar Gerke
★ 4
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Traci Kees
★ 3
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ron schultz
★ 5
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Georgia Drye
★ 5
The fish on Fridays is excellent
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Roger Ellis
★ 5
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Terry Tschanz
★ 5
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Dave Waage
★ 5
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Daniel Howell
★ 5
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Bruce Scott
★ 5
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Scott Watson
★ 5
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Leigh Ann Weidner
★ 5
Friendly and fast service. Tasty food.
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Shawn T
★ 5
Swiss/German traditional style cuisine. Amazing Friday Night Fish Fry as well. Plenty of options for kids and those seeking a burger and fries. Prime Rib on Saturdays. Great selection of local brews and a full bar if you like a brandy/whiskey old fashioned(highly recommend!! They make em just right!)
Plenty of seating to accommodate a small or large party. Call ahead to see what's available as it can fill up quickly!
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Theresa Crawford
★ 5
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Kelsey Exum
★ 5
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Jake Sieber
★ 5
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Stacy Weinke
★ 5
This was a delightful place for a family meal. Would definately go again.
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Jeff Stites
★ 5
Wonderful night out with the wife good food food great atmosphere n drinks were spot on
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Bret Olson
★ 5
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Michelle B
★ 4
Excellent fish. Staff was very friendly. Decent prices. Room was a little loud/echoed. Food took a little longer than expected but overall really good.
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Neal Brooks
★ 3
Definitely a true Swiss motif but the Schnitzel was very disappointing. We tried two different options, one chicken and one pork. The pork was bland and the panko breading tasted dry and overcooked. The chicken also was about same. The one positive was the red wine. Sorry, but better off eating in New Glarus.
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Emilie Schada
★ 5
Delicious, homemade Swiss-inspired food in a historic setting with great service and affordable prices.
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Aaron King
★ 5
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Hannah Slothower
★ 5
We stopped in for a Friday Night fish fry. The place was busy but service was efficient and seemed to be able to handle the demand well. Prices were fair and portion sizes were huge, I definitely didn't leave hungry. The atmosphere feels like a true Swiss restaurant.
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Scott Kline
★ 3
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Bonnie Field
★ 5
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John Boomer
★ 5
Great fish fry. Staple go to. Great German food on other nights also. 2 accordians playing German music during dinner. Pretzels as big as your head!! Honey walleye was delicious!
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Van “Van” Verona
★ 5
The building itself is historic. I remember being a turner, with Rosie as our gymnastics coach. But this is about the restaurant. Don't be confused by going downstairs to get there. Once you are there, you are transported back in time to a Swiss atmosphere with a lot of history. The food is outstanding! The staff very accommodating. We held a 90th for our dad and it was a very special time. The food spread was very delicious. The pulled pork was super juicy, the drinks great and stiff. Don't go anywhere else and spend a ton of money for subpar food. Come to the Rathskeler and enjoy a great meal, great atmosphere and great company!
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Donn Rimgale
★ 5
An excellent fish fry for a Friday night in Monroe. Excellent service & love the Squeezebox music.
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Tom Bonk
★ 5
GREAT FISH
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Harry Rogers
★ 5
Very good great service and the food is great
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Richard “Rich” Gruber
★ 4
A landmark in Monroe. Worth checking out!
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Penny Gempeler
★ 5
Excellent food
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Sarah Orth
★ 5
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Curt Berndt
★ 4
Good food. The fish was good and plenty of it.
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Tim Binger
★ 5
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Debra Blum
★ 5
Good Buffett! Tues-Fri lunch. Tasty variety, 2 homemade soups & full salad bar
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Melissa Anderson
★ 5
I love this place! Best fish fry in Green County and I love the live accordion music on Fridays. The best soup and salad bar. Service is good, and the Swiss decor is fun. The Swiss Cream pie is a must!
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Aaron Fulrath
★ 5
Great authentic Swiss food and historic atmosphere. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable in explaining any questions about authentic Swiss food. Amazing flavors you have to try, like the beer battered baby swiss. Real historic visit (just read the last 150 years on the walls) we will be back to try something else new to us on the menu when we visit the area again.
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Grace Story
★ 5
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Nancy Ostby
★ 4
Excellent great service got seated right away
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Eve N Tide
★ 5
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Denny M
★ 5
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Larry Breed
★ 5
Very Good & Good Music
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Linda Kaldahl
★ 5
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Amy Gempeler
★ 4
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rusty iron
★ 5
Truly a gem of Monroe. Lunch buffet is great value. Everybody there is always friendly and great food.
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Janet Mueller
★ 5
Good Friday night fish and an ole time salad bar.
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Scott Johnson
★ 5
Came for the lunch buffet, the food was fresh and delicious, I had tried all of their options this day and nothing was bad.
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Sandra VT
★ 5
Excellent food, great service, and laid back atmosphere. We'll be back!
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Tabitha Thommen
★ 5
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Frank Furgal
★ 5
Thanksgiving buffet was better than I expected. There were the typical Thanksgiving items turkey, ham, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy. The baked cod was a pleasant surprise and there was a good selection of summer sausage and cheese.to choose from. There were numerous desserts to chose from. I would come back again for the Thanksgiving buffet.
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Todd Stone
★ 4
It had a pretty good "All you can eat" lunch buffet.
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Dennis Wilde
★ 4
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Beth Scheele
★ 5
Great food, great atmosphere, we will be back!
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Rachel Fox
★ 4
Yum! We had a fish fry on Friday night. Our girls ordered interesting sandwich combinations and loved them. Great soup and salad bar included with the dinner entrees we got. Great place!
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Stuckey Family
★ 1
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Tom Van Wagenen
★ 4
Good food and drink!
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Tony Butler
★ 4
Mr and my wife love this place. Great atmosphere,and great food.friendly staff.
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Debra Greiner
★ 5
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Sr flygirl
★ 5
The food is outstanding, the service is terrific, & the atmosphere makes you feel like you're really in Switzerland! If you want an authentic experience of Switzerland, complete with live music, I believe you will return again & again!
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David Gombosi
★ 5
I just love this place! An old word feel with amazing hard working staff! Always a new fresh food selection to choose from! Saturday is Prime Rib night and FRIDAY is the traditional Fish Fry!! If your in Monroe this is a great place to eat!!
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beth leopold
★ 5
Very friendly people and great fun
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Mary Soddy
★ 5
Cozy restaurant with good variety of food, drink & desserts. Lunch buffet is a great value. Friday night fish fry is one of the best in town & is accompanied by accordian music. The walls are covered with Swiss memorabilia.
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Judy Hoffmiller
★ 4
Very Wisconsin type of place with good service.
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