Cranford, NJ
523 Centennial Ave, Cranford, NJ, 07016-3468This is an aggressive beer. It is quite doubtful that you have the taste or sophistication to appreciate an ale of this quality and depth. We suggest you stick to safer and more familiar territory–maybe something with a multi-million dollar ad campaign.
A fortuitous meeting between an easy-going Irish ale and a sultry femme fatale Belgian Double. The beer promises to have a matly Belgian sweetness with roasted red attitude.
A bounty of American hops deliver a signature clean and crisp finish of a perfectly balanced west coast style IPA.
Continually hopped to deliver a pungently, citrusy, grassy hop flavor without being crushingly bitter.
A sour mash-up of a crisp kolsch, a salty gose, and a tart Berliner weiss. Brewed with black limes, sour juice and sea salt to make a most thirst quenching brew.
Naturally brewed with a complex array of malts, grains and hops. Balanced for optimal aromatics and a clean finish.
Celebrate the joys of summer year-round. A stunning berry-red masterpiece with perfect balance of sweet, tart and refreshing.
This IPA features citrus and tropical fruit hop aromas layered above a slightly malty sweetness. Light in color and easy on the palate.
Aged for 6 weeks in decanted bourbon barrels with subtle flavors of vanilla and oak imparted to this special ale.
Strong roasted malt and coffee flavors build the foundation of this classic cream stout. The addition of milk stouts mellows the intense roastiness and gives this beer an incredible creamy mouth feel.
An assertively hopped west coast style pale ale. Every aspect of this beer is designed to showcase the hops without overprowing your taste buds.
Rail splitter IPA is a fresh golden brew with noticeable citrus and floral aromas balanced on a nice matly backbone with a dry finish.
Lemon-drop and El Dorado hops combine to bring a magnificent leomon candy-like flavor that's balanced by hop spice.
Sunlight has a smooth malt profile and a crisp clean finish, just like a refreshing summer afternoon.
Scottish style brown ale, has a nice hazelnut character with rich toffee undertones.
Rich and flavorful imported Danish brie topped with buttered toasted almonds and drizzled with Chambord raspberry sauce. Served with apples, grapes, and fresh breads. (GF No bread)
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.
If you're a fan of poppers...we make ours from scratch with authentic Mexican jalapeño peppers, specially seasoned cream cheese and Cajun chicken. Crispy fried in spicy breading and served with cool Creole mayonnaise dipping sauce.
Chicken breast wrapped in honey ham and Swiss cheese hand breaded and fried to golden perfection. Served with honey mustard sauce.
Can't decide?? Try them all!!!! Our homemade chunky garden salsa, nacho cheese sauce, and spinach artichoke dip served with warm multi-colored corn chips.
Warm multi-colored corn chips served with spicy salsa or nacho cheese style sauce.
Hand breaded in delicious three chili breading. Served with marinara sauce, Dijon mayonnaise and crushed red pepper flakes for those who like it hot!
Giant Portabella marinated in balsamic vinaigrette then slow grilled for extra flavor. Served with sautéed fresh spinach, diced Roma tomatoes and Dijon mayonnaise dipping sauce.
Chex mix with all the good stuff. Great with beer!
A sampling of Bratwurst, Bockwurst, Kielbasse and German Wieners served with our homemade sauerkraut and red cabbage. Served with German mustards for dipping.
Our tasty seasoned steak fries topped with melted cheddar & Monterey Jack cheese, bacon, sour cream, and sliced green onions. (GF)
Tasty Asiago French baguette brushed with fresh homemade green pesto. Topped with provolone and parmesan cheese then oven baked until crispy. (Add Marinara sauce $1.50)
A chance to try our tasty deep fried appetizers on one platter! 3 chicken cordon bleu fingers, 3 cajun chicken poppers, 4 brat 'n kraut balls, and 2 jalapeño corn bread hush puppies served with an array of sauces.
Tasty Gulf shrimp steamed in beer and seasonings, chilled and served with zesty homemade cocktail sauce. (GF No Beer Boil)
A delicious four cheese blend with spinach, artichoke hearts, and seasonings. Served with warm multi-colored corn chips.
Sautéed mushroom caps filled with cream cheese, bacon bits, chives and seasonings. Topped with melted provolone and parmesan cheese. A Rathskeller favorite. (GF Tace amount of Beer)
Our famous Rathskeller soft pretzel served with homemade cheese sauce or spicy mustard. (Both Sauces....$.50).
Only the finest choice New York strip steak closely trimmed, gently seasoned and charbroiled to your liking. Topped with tasty onion straws. (GF No onion straws) (Also available Jäegerart $46.95)
An awesome cut of choice prime rib of beef, seasoned and char-grilled. Topped with sautéed mushrooms. (GF)
Grilled tender New York strip topped with piping hot sautéed onions, green peppers, water chestnuts and mushrooms in a secret sauce. Fabulous!
Its flavor only accentuates the pleasant sensations perceived in the aroma while revealing a light but pleasant touch of roasted malt.
Its taste, which imparts a silky sensation to the tongue, is made refreshing by a light touch of bitterness.
Starts with a creamy head with a sweet and spicy nose. The palate brings white grapes mixed with wheat. Finishes with orange zest and clover.
This medium bodied Belgian has subtle caramel and but flavors, with a refined herbal hop aroma and finish.
This Belgian micro brewery crafts La Chouffe with local Ardennes spring water, top fermenting yeast, Pilsner malts, white candy sugar, saaz hops and coriander for spice.
Belgium's classic raspberry beer with overtones of tart-sweet, fresh raspberries mingling with the characteristically wine-like flavor of Goudenband brown ale.
A golden colored ale with a full aroma of honey. Full bodied with a crisp, clean finish.
Made from barley, wheat, and oats, Tripel Karmeliet is a brew of some finesse and complexity, with a wheaty lightness, sweet lemons, an oaty creaminess, and a spicy dryness.
A very strong, rich, profoundly dark beer to be savored on special occasions. Celebrator is served as a winter warmer in Bavaria, where it is a noted example of the "Double-Bock" style. Despite its full richness, this beer has a nice smoky dryness.
A full bodied pilsner brewed according to the German Purity Law, dry finish with a little more hops than normal pilsner.
A refreshing, tingling and mellow delight. The fresh, glistening, amber color and a superb frothy head are unmistakable.
A refreshingly rich, smooth weissbier with a full-bodied flavor. Fine hops and dark malts contribute to its spicy flavor.
Top fermented, very refreshing, brewed according to a time honored Bavarian recipe.
Delicately bitter, pleasant, and slightly hoppy taste. Brewed according to a time-honored family recipe and the German Purity Law of 1516.
A bottom fermented dark that defines the expression, "Munich-style" beer. It has a malty sweetness with a faint hint of roasted caramel.
A typical Munich wheat beer clouded with yeast. A sparkling and refreshing top fermented beer.
Zippy, hoppy, crisp and grainy; classic lager mouthful. A good beer for those wanting something basic.
Aromas of caramel, chocolate and toffee with a ruby color. Deep notes of caramel, nuts, cocoa, and toffee.
The very first double bock ever brewed. This beer is the standard by which all others are judged. This "Cabernet of Beers" is big, hearty, rich and often referred to as "liquid bread".
The world's classic smoked beer! Gaining its flavor from Franconian beechwood, this beer has a smoky aroma with a dryness the moment it hits the tongue and a full, smoky flavor that lingers.
The darker twin of Schneider Weisse, made from pale, crystal and dark malts. Dark in color, with a spicy robust flavor, this beer complements roasted foods.
This tastes of dark fruits, brown sugar, and caramel with a slight roastiness.
The world's oldest wheat beer from Bavaria. Unfiltered and unpasteurized, an excellent beer for complementing sausages and cheese.
A unique blend that creates a cold refreshing treat on a warm summer day.
Classic Bavarian Marzen beers are amber color with a clean, malty nose. Ask your server for which brewery's Oktoberfest is in season.
Bottom Fermented Lager. Golden in color with a superbly well balanced hop flavor. #1 selling Bavarian import.
Bottom Fermented Dopplebock. Deep and dark colored, rich and malty. Goes well with steaks and German beef dishes.
Brewed by the world's oldest brewery, this beer is light in body wit rich, fresh aromas and juicy flavors.
Walnut-like color and palate of hazelnuts. Wonderful balance of roasted crystal malt and aromatic hops.
The earliest English dark ale-porters precede stouts. Rich, with pronounced chocolate malt, coffee and yeasty fruity notes.
A clear red ale with a rich ruby color and a creamy head, this Irish staple has sweet malty notes and roasted barley. (From the same brewery as the world-famous Guinness)
Chocolate malt and real dark chocolate combined with Young's award winning full-flavored dark beer. Satisfyingly indulgent!
Comes with your choice of one side dish
Comes with your choice of one side dish
Comes with your choice of one side dish
Comes with your choice of three side dishes
Comes with your choice of one side dish
Comes with your choice of one side dish
Served with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle and choice of one side dish. Available on White, Wheat, Marble Rye, Asiago French Bread or Kaiser Roll. Add American, Swiss, Provolone, Hot Pepperjack, or Shredded Cheddar Jack cheese ($1.50 extra).
Served with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle and choice of one side dish. Available on White, Wheat, Marble Rye, Asiago French Bread or Kaiser Roll. Add American, Swiss, Provolone, Hot Pepperjack, or Shredded Cheddar Jack cheese ($1.50 extra).
Served with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle and choice of one side dish. Available on White, Wheat, Marble Rye, Asiago French Bread or Kaiser Roll. Add American, Swiss, Provolone, Hot Pepperjack, or Shredded Cheddar Jack cheese ($1.50 extra).
Served with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle and choice of one side dish. Available on White, Wheat, Marble Rye, Asiago French Bread or Kaiser Roll. Add American, Swiss, Provolone, Hot Pepperjack, or Shredded Cheddar Jack cheese ($1.50 extra).
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.
A Café Heidelberg favorite! Layers of chocolate cake, cherry and chocolate cream, and a whipped cream frosting. Topped with chocolate sprinkles and cherries.
A Rathskeller original! A rich chocolate cheesecake with an Oreo crust. Topped with coconut-pecan icing and a layer of hot fudge.
Homemade cheesecake on a graham cracker crust with a creamy sour cream topping. Served with your choice of blueberry or cherry topping.
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!
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!
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.
Center cut hardwood smoked pork chop topped with a delicious sauce made of apples, golden raisins, walnuts, and select herbs. (GF)
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.
Beef rollup filled with bacon, onions, spicy mustard and tart pickle wedge slowly cooked for tenderness and topped with homemade brown gravy. (GF No gravy)
Beef roast marinated for 5 days in our unique marinade, slow roasted and topped with brown gravy accented with tones of currants and ginger.
Smoked center cut pork chop topped with a delicious sauce made of apples, golden raisins, walnuts and selected herbs combined with a grilled bockwurst.
Center cut pork loin cutlet pan fried in our own special breading. Topped with lemon slices and served with a special lemon dipping sauce.
Ham, Swiss cheese, and sautéed mushrooms make this schnitzel a delightful trip across the German border to France.
Our signature schnitzel topped with zesty marinara and melted provolone and parmesan cheese.
Original Six draught beer
Ask your server for our current Seasonal Six draught beers.
Original Six draught beer
Original Six draught beer
Original Six draught beer
Amber & Guinness
Magner's Cider & Guinness
Your choice of orange or raspberry sherbet. Gluten Free Options
Your choice of chocolate, vanilla or pecan praline ice cream.
A combination platter of Kielbasse and Bockwurst, beer steamed then grilled piping hot. Served with sauerkraut, German potato salad and accompanied with a variety of mustards.
Your choice of Cajun grilled chicken or grouper served atop authentic red beans and rice and with one side dish.
Delicate Icelandic haddock deep-fried in our special breading. Served with French fries, coleslaw, homemade tartar sauce and of course, malt vinegar.
Tasty ribeye char-grilled with special seasonings. Served over Asiago French bread with our Rathskeller steak fries.
An English classic…white toast topped with sliced turkey, tomatoes, bacon and mild cheddar cheese sauce. Oven baked until piping hot.
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 (add $5.00).
Gulf shrimp, penne rigate, sun-dried tomatoes, red bell peppers, portabella mushrooms and fresh garlic sautéed in a spicy tomato cream sauce. Served with a side salad and garlic French bread. (May substitute Grilled Chicken Breast)
Succulent Gulf shrimp sautéed 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.
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 (with grilled chicken add $5.00).
Center-cut lean pork loin medallions grilled with wonderful seasonings and served with Teriyaki BBQ and Dijon Horseradish sauces. (GF)
A Louisiana style classic grilled with zesty Cajun spices over Bayou style red beans & rice. (GF No rice)
Grilled chicken breasts topped with piping hot sautéed onions, green peppers, water chestnuts and mushrooms in a secret sauce. Fabulous! (GF No Sauce)
For the little less adventuresome, grilled chicken breasts with mild seasonings atop a bed of savory wild rice. (GF No rice)
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. (GF No rice)
Crisp romaine lettuce, tomatoes, sliced mushrooms and red onions tossed with our delicious homemade dressing and homemade croutons. (Add Grilled Chicken $5.00) (Add Grilled Shrimp or Grilled Yellowfin Tuna $6.50)
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.
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. (Add Grilled Chicken $5.00) (Grilled Shrimp or Grilled Yellowfin Tuna $6.50)
Our house salad of mixed greens and colorful fresh salad toppings with your choice of homemade dressing. (Grilled Chicken $5.00) (Grilled Shrimp or Grilled Yellowfin Tuna $6.50)(Cheddar/Jack Cheese $1.50)
Fresh leaves of spinach topped with bacon, cheese, tomatoes, mushrooms and hard-boiled egg. Served with our delicious hot bacon dressing. (Add Grilled Chicken $5.00) (Grilled Shrimp or Grilled Yellowfin Tuna 6.50)
Marinated German luncheon meats atop mixed greens garnished with vegetables, assorted cheese, hard-boiled egg, and homemade croutons.
A beautiful display of fresh seasonal fruit served with cottage cheese.
Our generous house salad combined with a potato of your choice: Plain Baked Potato with butter & sour cream, Loaded Baked Potato with cheese sauce, bacon bits, sour cream & chives, Deutscher Kartoffel with sauerkraut, melted Swiss cheese and your choice of sour cream or thousand island dressing, or Loaded Fries with our classic steak fries topped with cheese, bacon, sour cream and chives
Our delicious tuna salad is made from a family recipe. Served over a bed of sliced lettuce, served with seasonal fruit.
Tasty, heart-healthy Atlantic salmon marinated in olive oil and zesty spices. Oven-baked, juicy, and tender. (GF No sauce)
Very sweet and delicate in flavor, this popular fish is baked in lemon garlic butter and seasoned with lemon pepper. (GF)
Beautiful Gulf grouper fillet marinated in Creole mustard and char-grilled with zesty seasonings. Served with lively seven bean succotash and jalapeño corn bread hush puppies. (GF)
Gently grilled for a wonderful flavor. Served over wild rice. Also available Cajun-style with red beans & rice. (GF No rice)
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! (GF No rice)
Our recipe starts with sautéed onions in a rich beef broth. We add homemade croutons and top it with melted Swiss, provolone and fresh parmesan cheese.
German lentil stew with smoked sausage, ham, potatoes, and vegetables. Served with warm rolls and butter.
A German tradition made with ox tails, onions, mushrooms and port wine.
Our generous house salad combined with a cup of homemade soup.
Our homemade soup of the day.
Lean, grilled pork tenderloin warmed in our homemade teriyaki BBQ sauce served on a Kaiser roll.
Our tasty Cajun grilled chicken breast combined with a spicy blend of cream cheese, jalapeños, pimentos, and seasonings all rolled into a grilled flour tortilla. (Make it Deluxe with lettuce, diced tomato, and cheddar/jack cheese $2.50).
Rathskeller's version of a German hamburger?? Very tasty concoction of ground beef, pork, and German wurst grilled to order and served on a Kaiser roll (add cheese $1.50).
A classic authentic weiss (white) brat, beer steamed and grilled. Served on crusty pretzel roll and topped with our delicious sauerkraut.
Center cut 8 oz. Ahi tuna steak char-grilled with your choice of regular, lemon pepper or Cajun spice. Served on a toasted Kaiser roll. (add cheese $1.50)
Available regular, Cajun, or lemon pepper served on Kaiser roll (add cheese $1.50).
Direct from the Gulf, tender and flavorful grouper fillet grilled with regular, lemon pepper or Cajun spice. Served on a toasted Kaiser roll. (add cheese $1.50)
Center-cut pork loin cutlet available either deep fried in our delicious breading or char-grilled with special seasonings. Served on a Kaiser roll. (add cheese $1.50)
A generous double-decker club made with fresh sliced ham, turkey, crispy bacon, Swiss and American cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise all on toasted wheat bread.
A combo of bratwurst and Kielbasse beer steamed then grilled to perfection. Served on a toasted pretzel bun with sour cream, sauerkraut, and loads of melted Swiss cheese.
Your choice of steamed corned beef or turkey breast topped with authentic German sauerkraut and plenty of melted Swiss cheese on grilled marble rye with a special dressing.
Tender chicken breast marinated in olive oil, jalapeño juice, and hot sauce. Grilled to perfection and topped with salsa, jalapeños and cheddar jack cheese.
Sound the alarm! Thin sliced beef summer sausage topped with marinara sauce and hot pepper cheese. Served on grilled rye bread.
Our delicious homemade tuna salad on your choice of grilled bread topped with American Cheese.
Full-service walk-up bar and food offerings
Available on the menu
Award-winning menu featuring steak
Authentic German cuisine
Available on the menu
Part of the extensive menu offerings
Selection of steaks.
Menu options for vegetarians
Over 50 types available
12 types available
Create a unique meal by selecting five of our wonderful side dishes.