Dakota Inn Rathskeller

Dakota Inn Rathskeller Open Wednesday through Saturday. Live music every night. Prost! The Dakota Inn Rathskeller was opened on August 1, 1933 by Karl Kurz, the Grandfather of Karl E.
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Open since 1933, the Dakota Inn is an authentic German restaurant and beloved Detroit landmark featuring traditional Bavarian recipes, a cozy Rathskeller wine bar, and a giant Biergarten. Kurz, the present owner. 93 years later, Detroit's only authentic German bar is still going strong! Join us for band nights with authentic German bands or the ambience of our classic piano sing-alongs.

Blues skies in the Biergarten. Open Friday 4-11pm & Saturday 12-11pm. Live music both nights. Prost!🍺
05/29/2026

Blues skies in the Biergarten. Open Friday 4-11pm & Saturday 12-11pm. Live music both nights. Prost!🍺

The warm weather has finally arrived and the Dakota Inn Biergarten is here for it. Join us this weekend as we celebrate ...
05/28/2026

The warm weather has finally arrived and the Dakota Inn Biergarten is here for it. Join us this weekend as we celebrate the start of a great summer. We're open Wednesday & Thursdays 4-10pm, Fridays 4-11pm & Saturdays 12-11pm. Live music every night. This Saturday (May 30) we welcome the incredible . See you soon. Prost! 🍻

05/27/2026

Jazz night is catching on. Every Wednesday. No cover. Thanks & for this silky smooth reel.

Join us Wednesday evening as the dynamic duo of Will Militzer (piano) & Simon Joyce (bass) make their Dakota Inn debut. ...
05/24/2026

Join us Wednesday evening as the dynamic duo of Will Militzer (piano) & Simon Joyce (bass) make their Dakota Inn debut. In honor of their recent graduation 10% of Wednesday's revenue will be donated back to the high school's music department. So please spread the word as teachers, parents & classmates are encouraged to attend. Dinner and drinks available 4-10pm. Music 6-9pm. No cover.

Beautiful evening for a drink inside or out...Happy Holiday weekend. Prost! 🍻
05/22/2026

Beautiful evening for a drink inside or out...
Happy Holiday weekend. Prost! 🍻

05/20/2026

Every Wednesday. No cover.

Live Jazz every Wednesday night. Check it out.
05/19/2026

Live Jazz every Wednesday night. Check it out.

This Wednesday, May 20th, I will debut at the Dakota Inn and Rathskeller! Matt LoRusso on guitar and Joe Vasquez on bass will join me from 6-9 pm. Come on in and check out this historic Detroit restaurant

Join us Wednesday as we welcome back the very popular Eat It Up Trio. No cover. Plenty of vibes. Happy Hour starts at 4....
05/12/2026

Join us Wednesday as we welcome back the very popular Eat It Up Trio. No cover. Plenty of vibes. Happy Hour starts at 4. Pistons will be on at 8. Prost!

Now Open Wednesday through Saturday. Live music every night. Happy Hour Wednesday through Friday 4-6pm. Brunch starting ...
05/12/2026

Now Open Wednesday through Saturday. Live music every night. Happy Hour Wednesday through Friday 4-6pm. Brunch starting at noon on Saturday. Always available for private parties and special events on the days we're normally closed. See you soon!

A giant Biergarten, Jazz & Film Nights, Wine Tastings & World Cup Parties are just a few of this summer’s offerings at the beloved, historic venue.

We'll be in the garten if weather permits. Either way, come check out some great music and buy your mom some wine. 10% o...
05/09/2026

We'll be in the garten if weather permits. Either way, come check out some great music and buy your mom some wine. 10% off all bottles to go for Mom Day.

Address

17324 John R Street
Detroit, MI
48203

Opening Hours

Wednesday 4pm - 10pm
Thursday 4pm - 10pm
Friday 4pm - 11pm
Saturday 12pm - 11pm

Telephone

+13138679722

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