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New Ulm Turner Hall is more than a building, listed in the National Register of Historic Places, it is the historic Rathskeller. As the oldest bar in Minnesota, generations have enjoyed a good time and great food. We’ve been serving good food (and beverages) in the same room since 1873. Enjoy lunch or dinner (and a little Gemütlichkeit) in the historic Rathskeller. Our menu includes classic German dishes, as well as contemporary American fare, all at reasonable prices. We also have the best patio in town!
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Address: 102 S State St, New Ulm, MN 56073
Phone: (507) 354-4916
Website: http://www.newulmturnerhall.org/
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102 South State, New Ulm, MN 56073 · 10:00AM – 10:00PM · Free · newulmturnerhall.org.
Reviews
Keri Erickson
I lived in Germany as a young adult and Turner Hall reminded me of places we would go as a family for meals. The authenticity was evident in every aspect. I was transported to another place, it was heartwarming and good for the soul!
… moreGema Fairfield
From the moment you walk in, you’re immersed in the rich local history and a warm, welcoming atmosphere that celebrates the area’s German heritage. The service is absolutely top-notch; the staff is attentive, quick, and makes you feel right at home.
The food is fantastic think generous portions and authentic flavors that taste like a home-cooked meal. I was also blown away by the historic gymnasium and the beautiful murals, which give the hall such a unique character. It’s conveniently located right in the center of town, making it an easy stop. If you’re looking for an authentic experience with great value for money, this is a must-visit spot in Minnesota!
… moreThe food is fantastic think generous portions and authentic flavors that taste like a home-cooked meal. I was also blown away by the historic gymnasium and the beautiful murals, which give the hall such a unique character. It’s conveniently located right in the center of town, making it an easy stop. If you’re looking for an authentic experience with great value for money, this is a must-visit spot in Minnesota!
Kerri Ellegard
Totally enjoyed this place, never knew it existed. Food, Steaks, the Snitzel was mouth watering goodness.
… moreChadwick
Turner Hall is a historical Ratskeller which gets the roots from German heritage of having a restaurant under the city hall. It dates back to 1854 and the decor reminds me of my time in Germany. Many traditional items on the menu to dine on. We chose the Rueben sandwich along with soup of the day and side salads. Ate most of my sandwich before taking a picture to ensure it was as good as it looked. Staff was super friendly and engaging, not much German spoken if you are looking for that aspect. Nice parking nearby on the street as well as parking lot. Nicely tucked into the neighborhood.
… moreLisa Carmichael
Best authentic German food in New Ulm. Their ribs and sauerkraut are the best in town. The warmed up chocolate cookie wasn’t bad either. Great service
Cane back a couple more times since. Last night we were a large group of twelve and everything was great.. Enjoyed my half plate of ribs. So good
… moreCane back a couple more times since. Last night we were a large group of twelve and everything was great.. Enjoyed my half plate of ribs. So good
Dat Nguyen
I’ve returned to Turner Hall! Or rather… the Rathskeller… which makes much more sense since Turner Hall is the hall and the restaurant is the bar. The Rathskeller is the bar/eatery famously known as Minnesota’s oldest bar, which makes it historic, and the eatery was once held exclusive to members who paid an annual membership fee. At one time, you had to have this membership or come with someone who did in order to eat here. Sadly, most of our friends who had membership have since passed so had it not opened to the general public without membership, I may not have had the option to dine here again on return. So this review is much more about the Rathskeller than it is about Turner Hall and their hall facilities, which we also did enjoy as part of their 2024 July 4th celebration. You can see some shots of these in the photos.
Every time I come back to New Ulm Turner Hall and a meal at the Rathskeller is a must. Years ago on one of my first visits I had a burger and now no trip is complete unless I have another. Their burger is somewhere between a classic patty and a smash burger where a smash burger is too thin and the regular patty does not have enough surface for enough sear goodness. On top of that, they understand that the bun matters as much as the meat and condiments and pair it with quality bread. One thing to note, that it seems in MN, a California burger means with lettuce and tomato where in CA, that means add avocado so make sure you specify if you want tomato and lettuce.
My wife ordered the Walleye. She loved it and was happy to have ordered it since it is one of MN’s state fishes. An item we don’t often see in our home state. You should also know the Rathskeller serves it in 2 options: grilled or battered. If you do not specify you will get battered by default. This is more of a crumb than a batter coating. My wife wanted grilled, didn’t specify and got it battered and still thought it was good.
In addition to these items I also had the coleslaw and cheese cubes. Both were quite good. If you love German Potato salad, note that they do not have it on the menu on the regular and typically make it for special occasions.
I do recommend Turner Hall’s Rathskeller dining. Go there and try the burger. It may not be the best burger you ever had, but it is one of the better burgers I have had and maybe it will be for you, too!
… moreEvery time I come back to New Ulm Turner Hall and a meal at the Rathskeller is a must. Years ago on one of my first visits I had a burger and now no trip is complete unless I have another. Their burger is somewhere between a classic patty and a smash burger where a smash burger is too thin and the regular patty does not have enough surface for enough sear goodness. On top of that, they understand that the bun matters as much as the meat and condiments and pair it with quality bread. One thing to note, that it seems in MN, a California burger means with lettuce and tomato where in CA, that means add avocado so make sure you specify if you want tomato and lettuce.
My wife ordered the Walleye. She loved it and was happy to have ordered it since it is one of MN’s state fishes. An item we don’t often see in our home state. You should also know the Rathskeller serves it in 2 options: grilled or battered. If you do not specify you will get battered by default. This is more of a crumb than a batter coating. My wife wanted grilled, didn’t specify and got it battered and still thought it was good.
In addition to these items I also had the coleslaw and cheese cubes. Both were quite good. If you love German Potato salad, note that they do not have it on the menu on the regular and typically make it for special occasions.
I do recommend Turner Hall’s Rathskeller dining. Go there and try the burger. It may not be the best burger you ever had, but it is one of the better burgers I have had and maybe it will be for you, too!
Casey Swenson
Maybe it was an off day but the meal was underwhelming. Parts of my meal were overcooked, some undercooked but overall it wasn’t hitting on any part. The building is very beautiful and service was outstanding but overall the meal itself fell short.
… moreJoseph Abrahamson
“Oldest bar in Minnesota” is the brag to this restaurant and thirst quenching dive. Came here on a Thursday to scope out a good campout for Vikings games, which this probably isn’t quite it for that. Turner Hall does deliver a nice rustic atmosphere though. I find it odd that I’m saying this, but this place needs the crowd to look and feel the environment it’s offering. Believe me, I love quiet, but this historic platform missing even a few patrons and bar flies seemed ironic as to how it made it this far. My buddy got a Reuben which, in both our opinions, is the best in town. Chunks of corned beef cut right off the brisket and plenty of sauer kraut. I got the bleu burger that tasted great. The burger was a little short on the bleu cheese aspect.
I will certainly come back as I am interested in what more there is to offer and see this place in a more crowded light.
… moreI will certainly come back as I am interested in what more there is to offer and see this place in a more crowded light.
Laura P
We went to the downstairs bar in Turner Hall for my mother’s birthday celebration. I got the schnitzel with the spaetzle which was amazing. The schnitzel was crispy and flavorful and the spaetzle had the perfect tender consistency. Others in my group enjoyed the fish and chips, burger, and the fried shrimp. The alfredo wasn’t the best. The noodles were a bit overcooked and the sauce tasted bland. We found that the drinks were reasonably priced and the skillet cookie with ice cream was delicious. Overall, we would happily go back if we’re in town!
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