The Rathskeller

The RAt is a great place to meet with friends, sit down, drink beer and talk. However, if you are looking fir a quick bite, do not try here! The lines a vug and the service is super slow. I mean the servers are nice but the kitchen takes forever! It has gotten pricier but still a fairly good option on campus.
You can euther sit outside, where servers come. Go inside, where you hace to order on your own. There is also an upstairs with a pool table.
They offer game nights, trivia or they show big NFL games. They have several screens and one bug in the front and back! They also have independant artist nights! There is always something going on!
The food is good. Nothing special though. They have good burgers and chicken wings. Theur quessadias are nit bad either, they have tap beers. Xou can get a pitvh for 20 $.
I suggest nit coming around 5 – 6 because then the wait is crazy!

Clubbing on a Collage Campus On the regular. The Old Rathskeller had an ora about it, but the new one has the look of a MegaClub. Faster Kitchen as well.

My many trips to the Rathskeller have always ended up as good times. I am truly jealous of all the college kids who get to spend their afternoons chilling on the glinders drinking pitchers. I was around campus on a Thursday afternoon and it seemed as good a place as any to stop by for some food and a drink. Honestly the food is better than you would expect, I got the buffalo chicken flatbread and curly fries, which were both good not great. What is impressive is the beer selection and the prices. You can get some excellent deals, especially at happy hour. Plenty of televisions everywhere, decent music, always a solid college crowd, and overlooking the lake in the center of the University of Miami campus. The only negative is the absolutely terrible manager who harasses anyone with a dog. For a bar with outside seating on a campus open to the public, the dog policy is backwards. But other than that the Rat is a great spot to check out.

They have pool in the second floor, it’s a great gathering for lunch with a big group of friends. The humidity and hot summer makes it a great time to relax, soak up the sun and enjoy a pitcher of beer. It’s a nice option to watch sports with your buddies.

A true picture of life at the University of Miami. It’s a great spot to sit outside and have a drink or two with some better-​than-​average bar food. The BLT flat bread is really good and I find myself looking for excuses to stop there for lunch and sit outside for a while. Getting one of the comfortable swinging tables outside isn’t always possible, but the place is big enough that you can still find yourself a nice seat to steal for a little while. You can’t beat the price!

This place is a good hang out spot… That’s it. The food is pretty bland and lacking a lot. I had the cheese stake sandwich and some nachos. My coworker joined me and had the chicken ceased salad. The Philly cheese steak was garbage. Iv had better from sports grill. The nachos were literally chicken with lettuce and the cheese was stuck to the wrapper and all dried up. This came with a small salsa cup enough for about two chips. The ceased salad was very dry as well apparently. This place could do much better in the food department. But cool place to hang if you want to drink.

Fun place on campus with a great view of the University of Miami lake. Much more pleasant to sit outside on their swing booths than inside. Great beer selection, only thing is that if you’re looking for something healthy to eat you are quite limited. Friendly staff that is usually prompt. Sometimes they have fun events like open mic or musicians. Lots of TVs to watch the game on. Probably best sit down place on campus!

Oh (new) Rathskeller, where do I even begin with you? For starters, is it pathetic that I’m a «regular» when I graduated years ago? Think that’s the case in point… If you’re a Cane, you can’t help but come back here!
There are glimpses at the nostalgia that used to bring alums back to the original Rat– the collages of photos of unfortunate clothing choices and even worse hairstyles, the throwback posters, etc. But the main point is that grabbing a glider and overlooking the lake, even at this shiny new Rat is a little blast from the past we all need here and there.
The menu has stayed pretty much the same over the years– typical bar food and an assortment of beers on tap, though it’s all gotten pricier (but really what about UM hasn’t?).
As a former employee, I’ve tried just about everything but the Kenny’s Buffalo Chicken sub and the burgers remain high on my list of recommendations. Be warned– they use a different type of French fries now.
Also as a former employee, I warn you if you’re looking for fast food service, go to the food court. It gets busy and complaining doesn’t make food cook any quicker! Kick back, get a beer and some free popcorn and enjoy pretending you’re an undergrad again without a care in the world except what you’re going to wear to the Grove tonight.
Parents, if you’re touring the campus this is a must do to get a feel of the UM experience. Don’t worry about the kiddos’ underage escapades, it’s harder to get served here than anywhere in Miami).

Time to update my review of this UM landmark post-​renovation.
So yes, it’s not the same as the one that stood for years and years, creating countless memories for thousands of University of Miami students. That familiar musty, beer spilt on the floor, greasy food frying smell is gone. The walls aren’t full of memorabilia, and MOST DISAPPOINTEDLY, those sweet and addicting fries are gone.
Former Rat lovers need not be discouraged, however. The millions of dollars spent in creating the new Student Activities Center (where the Rat is now housed) was invested properly to create a new Rat that, while a lot cleaner, still preserves the essence of our old beloved space.
The food is the same (besides the aforementioned fries) and the beer is even better. They now have a bounty of beers on draft and an outside bar in addition to the one insides. After all, let’s be honest, there are plenty of places to eat on campus, we come here because it’s the only spot with alcohol.
On NFL game days, they scatter the different games throughout the inside and fans will gather around the TV showing their prospective team. They also have a HUGE screen front and center that will show the biggest game of the day (or the Dolphins game if that’s on). Since the new inside space is bigger, it can fit more spectators and there are more seating options on the second floor and even couches down below.
Outside, the gliders are still in tact so that’s where you’ll still find me swingin’ the day away with a buffalo chicken quesadilla in hand and a pitcher of beer keepin’ cold.

I shared a large order of wings with a friend, we did a combo of teriyaki and bbq. I definitely prefered the BBQ more. Overall place is just your basic college sports bar. Food isn’t phenomenal but it’s not terrible either. I like the outdoor seating atmosphere though. It’s inside university of miami’s campus and you get to sit near a lake.

The Rat at UM is a very unique experience.
First, UM spent a lot of money renovating the place, and it shows. The inside is really nice with lots of leather sofas and a ton of TV’s to watch if you choose to sit inside. I rarely sit inside, but when I do I appreciate the effort that went into making sitting inside more palatable.
Second, I insist if you come here that you sit outside. Sitting in one of those glider canopies while viewing the water is a really nice experience. It’s one of the few places where I’d rather sit outside.
Third, everything you get here will be mediocre. There is absolutely not one damn thing here that you will ever crave. It is relatively cheap serviceable food that will fuel your drinking. I absolutely advise everyone to stay away from the burgers because even when they’re not burnt they’re bland. They are to be avoided like a Kate Hudson movie.
Fourth, because of neighboring competition from Titanic and World of Beer, the Rat has a pretty great selection of bottled and draft beer. Getting a huge pitcher of Angry Orchard or a cheap Yuengling pitcher is nice when you’re trying to maintain your status as a functioning alcoholic while remaining on campus. Their happy hour is also pretty decent although their beer prices are already cheap in the first place.
If the food was any better than decent I would definitely give it the full five stars, but as it stands, it’s still a great place to grab a beer in between classes or after a particularly long day

Awww I can review The Rat. It gives me warm fuzzies that this is on Unilocal.
Anyway, the new Rat is awesome based on the view alone! You can sit in the sunshine overlooking the beautiful lake and feel immediately relaxed. And, you can even rock yourself into an even calmer state on the abundance of gliders? Who needs Monty’s when the view is even better here? How relaxing!
The inside seating area is not overly large, but there is a huge television!
The food is okay. It is nothing to write home about, but they offer any unhealthy dish you could really want along with a couple healthier salads and options.
You can order at the counter or wait for a server. Choices, choices!
The hours are also much more extensive! If you want a fun place to hang out, The Rat fits the bill anytime!

I hate issuing such a low rating to anything related to my beloved alma mater. However, I went to school when the original Rat was in service. The new Rat just does not compare by any means. A couple of friends decided to watch the season opener at this new Rat as it had just opened. Hoping to relive some old college memories, I thought it was brilliant. Wrong.
The Rat has turned cold. Figuratively & literally. The first description that came to mind was pretentious. Appropriately Miami, but it lost the appeal of a dive-​y getaway I used to call home when I would skip classes for a pitcher of Yeungling & shooting pool. Service at the registers used to be slow but damn. My friends waited an entire quarter of football to be served a bowl of ice cream with a microwaved brownie. Forreal?!
Sadly, students will never get to experience the warm environment that once was a legendary monument to the university’s campus. I’m sure many fond memories will be made at this new establishment, but I assure you, it pales in comparison to what once was.

Been here twice since it reopened. Both times have had either myself or someone I was with have to wait over about 45 minutes to get our food. People working the counter are clueless. Will never get food from here again. Will be lucky if I stop in for a beer

Come here all the time for lunch or wine after a long day of classes… it gets the job done. The food is not the healthiest but is pretty good. I usually opt for the Buffalo chicken salad (with balsamic vinaigrette instead of blue cheese and without cheese altogether) or the chicken fingers. One of my girlfriends is a huge fan of their grilled cheese sandwiches.
They have outdoor seating which is usually pretty full, especially when the weather is nice. The Rath is located right next to the pool, literally, and close to the food court as well.
It’s pretty small if you ask me and the wine list is not the greatest (I need to talk to someone when I’m there next, they can do much better!!!) The service is hit or miss but nothing to really complain about. It’s a great alternative to the food court but not the best in comparison with other restaurants in the area. The good thing is you don’t have to leave campus and you can sit outdoors on a nice sunny day… with a beer/wine…or 2…

I literally do not even know where to start on this one. As a former employee, I was always asked «What would you recommend?» Talk about a hard question! I have tasted everything on the menu and am a HUGE fan of everything on it. This food is better than any sports bar I have ever been too and this place has pretty much everything you could crave. The hardest part of my shift (besides dealing with irrational drunks) was to decide what I wanted to eat after! I finally settled and answered that question with «Well what are you in the mood for?» and narrowed it down from there. My go-​tos are the quesadillas, Chicken Super Sub and of course the posse pita (with hot sauce and their addictive ranch).
The best part about this place (besides having the cheapest pitchers in Miami) is the ambiance. The counters are sticky, the servers could care less and everyone is there to have a good time. This is a campus Cheer’s bar, everyone knows your name. It harnesses the Canes spirit like no other bar ever could and is the heartbeat of the campus surrounding it. This is where my best memories of college were made and where I met the love of my life. This establishment will always have a special place in my heart, and I cannot wait to come back for Homecoming every year.

Having attended UM for college and as a current UM law student, I can safely say that the Rat is an extension of my home. I have shared countless lunches, dinners, and happy hours both at the old and new Rat over the years with some of my best friends.
I rate the Rat 5 stars not only because I have been here a million times, but also for its great college atmosphere and satisfying food. The Rat has «UM» written all over it. The new Rat, though smaller, has great ambiance both inside and outside. The floor to ceiling windows inside overlook the UM pool and diving boards, as well as Lake Osceola. The patio is full of the Rat’s signature gliding tables which are perfect for lunch or happy hour with groups of people. Needless to say, the people watching-​inside or out-​is fantastic.
As for the food, I recommend the burgers (my personal favorite is the Black & Bleu), the buffalo chicken salad, or the wings. There are also great specials on beer pitchers during happy hour.
Like any other Cane, I miss the old Rat, where I watched the 2008 election, several away FSU games, comedians, and spoken word performances. However, the new Rat has, at least temporarily, filled the old Rat’s shoes. The new Student Activity Center, scheduled to open in a few years, will house UM’s third rendition of the Rat, and I am excited to see what that will be like.

I have to fully admit this is a sentimental one for me.
I love it because it’s decorated in U gear, and I am always running into people I know here.
Fried mac and cheese will always be my weakness. It comes in little triangle bites, and it’s as if someone took a little triangle piece of heaven. The french fries here are THE BEST I have ever had. Period. Hands down. Sometimes, I’ll just wake up and think, «I really want some Rat friends today».
The service is slow sometimes, but when you have few servers and half the student body wanting either beer or friend food, you have to be a little understanding when it takes 30 minutes to get your food.
The Rat never claims to be anything fancy, just a place to meet up with friends, and it does exactly that!

Thinking about «The Rat» makes me want to sing…
*me me me me me* *ahem*
«How do Iiiiiiii say goodbyeeeeee to whaaaat we haaaaaadddddd? The good tiiiiiimes that maaade us laaaauuuggghhh outweigh the baaaaadddd…»
Dear «The Rat»,
I’ll miss you so much. I’m so sorry you had to go. Kinda sad that future ‘Cane generations won’t get to experience the all-​in-​one capacity I was able to know and love during my tenure at UM. The Saturday night parties, E-​Board lunch meetings, poetry readings, Mr. UM competitions, date auctions. *sniff* Memories!!!
Also can’t forget the HONEY MUSTARD (yummmm) with Chicken Tenders & Fries that were a special treat reserved only for those coveted Dining Dollars. *cries*
I never thought they’d tear you down but with time comes change. Hopefully your new incarnation will live up to its predecessor’s legacy.
Rest well, my friend. Thank you for the good times!
Sincerely,
Amber
GO CANES!

Oh, the Rat. How sad is it that I’m just now remembering to review you now that you are getting knocked down??? I don’t know how the newer version of you will have that same institution charm, but I hope it will… Cheap beer and food on campus. Who knew that was legal? I really hope they bring the awesome swinging benches with to where ever they open up next. Until we meet again… C. A. N. E. S. GO CANES!