Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn Restaurant

4.6

5272 Reviews

$30 and under

German

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 31, 2024

9:30 PM

Booked 68 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

The Bavarian Inn Restaurant is not just famous for its chicken There's something special about coming to Bavarian Inn Restaurant to enjoy a home-cooked meal. Since 1888, more than 20 million guests have returned to feast on our world-famous "all-you-can-eat" family-style dinners.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
German
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(989) 652-9941
Website
https://www.bavarianinn.com/?y_source=1_MjMwMTExOTctODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
2012 Silver Plate Award Winner Executive Chef Phil Fahrenbruch - ACF
Catering
Save yourself hours of planning, cooking, serving and cleaning! Let us bring Frankenmuth to you! We customize a package to fit your needs with different levels of service perfect for outdoor open houses, your favorite destination wedding, or even inside a 4,000 person manufacturing plant. We can do it all!
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn Restaurant can accommodate all of your special event needs.

Location
713 S. Main Street, Frankenmuth, MI 48734
Neighborhood
Frankenmuth
Parking details
Large lot across wooden covered bridge. Free shuttle service between Bavarian Inn Restaurant, Bavarian Inn Lodge, and Frankenmuth River Place Shops.
Entertainment
Strolling accordionist - Linda Lee BrownSeasonal outdoor bands and polka dancing in our Fischer Platz Dinner Shows - call for schedule & availability
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Broiled Frankenmuth® Chicken
Fresh, natural chicken lightly seasoned and then broiled to juicy perfection.
- Three piece - Mixed or Dark (Lunch)$19.99
- Three piece - Mixed or Dark (Dinner)$27.99
- Two piece - Mixed or Dark (Lunch)$18.99
- Two piece - Mixed or Dark (Dinner)$26.99
- All White Add$2.00
Broiled Lake Superior Whitefish
Seasoned with our special house blended gluten-free seasoning.
- Lunch$21.99
- Dinner$29.99
Grilled New York Strip
Choice house-cut strip steak enhanced with our gluten-free seasoning
- Lunch$23.99
- Dinner$31.99
Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Portabella
Creamy spinach dip with three cheeses baked into a large portabella mushroom served on a bed of marinara.
- Lunch$15.99
- Dinner$23.99
Chicken Caprese
Pan seared chicken breast topped with basil pesto, fresh mozzarella, and sliced tomato. Served on garlic parmesan risotto and drizzled with a balsamic glaze.
- Lunch$19.99
- Dinner$27.99
Burger
1/2 pound burger topped with cheddar cheese, mixed greens & tomato served on a gluten-free bun.
- Lunch$15.99
- Dinner$23.99
Kasseler Rippchen
Two juicy smoked pork loin chops.
- Lunch$18.00
- Dinner$27.00

Gluten-Free Sides

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Blaukraut
(sweet-sour red cabbage)
Garlic Parmesan Risotto
Cranberry Relish
Tossed Salad
with Italian or French dressing
Mixed Vegetable
Baked Potato
Rice Pilaf
Mashed Potatoes
without gravy

Vegetarian

All Vegetarian Dinner entrees include "all you care to eat" salads, mashed potatoes, vegetable, buttered noodles, and ice cream or sorbet.

Glockenspiel Appetizer$18.00
Enjoy samples of our breaded portabella mushrooms, potato cheese puffs, Hofbräu cheese dip & fried mozzarella medallions.
Maize & Blue Salad
Mixed greens tossed with a seasonal vinaigrette, dried Michigan cranberries, crisp apples, seasonal fruit, housemade granola and bleu cheese.
- Lunch$14.99
- Dinner$22.50
Cheese Stuffed Tortellini
Cheese-filled tortellini in a rich tomato vodka sauce finished with shredded Parmesan.
- Lunch$18.50
- Dinner$25.99
Portabella Sandwich
Crispy grilled portabella mushroom slices topped with smoked Gouda cheese, spring mix, tomato and onion drizzled with balsamic glaze. Served on a pretzel bun and accompanied with French fries.
- Lunch$15.50
- Dinner$22.99
Michigan Black Bean Burger
Zwerk Farms black bean burger topped with mixed greens, tomato, pickle, onion and smoked Gouda cheese. Served on a pretzel bun with French fries.
- Lunch$14.50
- Dinner$22.50
Vegan Chili
A hearty and healthy blend of sweet potatoes, quinoa, beans and vegetables in a seasoned roasted vegetable and tomato stock topped with sliced avocado.
- Lunch$17.50
- Dinner$25.50
Vegan Lentil Bolognaise
Housemade rich and flavorful tomato sauce with red lentils, portabella mushrooms and caramelized red onions tossed with a gluten free pasta.
- Lunch$17.50
- Dinner$25.50

Delightful Desserts

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Ice Cream$2.50
Vanilla, orange or half & half ice cream
Sorbet$2.50

What 5,272 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Detroit / Eastern Michigan
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn Restaurant offers a delightful "bavarian experience," featuring hearty German-inspired meals and "super friendly" service. Guests rave about the "ultimate Bavarian feast," praising both the "amazing service" and "fantastic food." While some note occasional wait times and "higher prices," many cherish the "fun, family atmosphere" and "memorable dining experiences."

5,272 Reviews

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Leslie
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We absolutely love the Bavarian Inn Restaurant. We’ve been a few times just to order the chicken dinner. It’s a little expensive, but tit is also very worth the mo eh. Bring your appetite! 🍗
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Gary
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
All good. Brittany was a wonderful, experienced and super friendly server.
Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn RestaurantResponded 1 day ago
Thank you for your kind review, Gary! We will make sure to pass along your wonderful compliment to Brittany and her managers! We appreciate the feedback and your business. We look forward to serving you and your family again sometime soon!
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Chris
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a wonderful experience while making family memories over Christmas break! The hostesses and servers were working so hard and so friendly.
Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn RestaurantResponded 1 day ago
Thank you for your kind review, Chris! We appreciate the feedback and your business. We look forward to serving you and your family again sometime soon!
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Karen
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a wonderful time with family at Bavarian Inn Restaurant!
Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn RestaurantResponded 1 day ago
Thank you for your kind review, Karen! We appreciate the feedback and your business. We look forward to serving you and your family again sometime soon!
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Sarah
VIP
Toronto
9 reviews
2.0
9 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Great service!! Food was mostly fried and not traditional German food. A lot of food for the $$!!
Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn RestaurantResponded 1 day ago
Thank you for taking the time to share about your experience while dining with us. While we are so glad to hear that your service was great, we are so sorry to hear that you did not enjoy our food. As a company we strive to take criticism as an opportunity to learn, grow and improve. So, thank you for your honest review. We will be passing along your comments to our kitchen department. We hope to serve you and your family again sometime soon!
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Martha
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good food and quick service and food can be share is a great portion
Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn RestaurantResponded 1 day ago
Thank you for your kind review, Martha! We appreciate the feedback and your business. We look forward to serving you and your family again sometime soon!
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Grace
Philadelphia
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Really good food. Would like more of the sides to be vegetarian.
Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn RestaurantResponded 1 day ago
Thank you for your kind review, Grace! We appreciate the feedback and your business. Just so you know for next time, we do have a full vegetarian menu that you can ask for that has many vegetarian options. We look forward to serving you and your family again sometime soon!
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Janet
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was amazing plus our waiter David did the best job, he was also so amazing..
Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn RestaurantResponded 1 day ago
Thank you for your kind review, Janet! We will make sure to pass along your wonderful compliment to David and his managers! We appreciate the feedback and your business. We look forward to serving you and your family again sometime soon!
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Emily
Pittsburgh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was the perfect place for our family Christmas meal. The staff were all friendly and made our meal a very enjoyable experience. Food was hot and delicious and the perfect amount for us.
Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn RestaurantResponded 1 day ago
Thank you for your kind review, Emily! We appreciate the feedback and your business. We look forward to serving you and your family again sometime soon!
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Jackie
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great dinner and service! Holidays are always busy and the service was still great!
Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn RestaurantResponded 1 day ago
Thank you for your kind review, Jackie! We appreciate the feedback and your business. We look forward to serving you and your family again sometime soon!
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FAQs

Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (989) 652-9941.

Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 5272 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 31, 2024

9:30 PM

Booked 68 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn Restaurant

713 S. Main Street, Frankenmuth, MI 48734

Additional information

Neighborhood
Frankenmuth
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
German
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Large lot across wooden covered bridge. Free shuttle service between Bavarian Inn Restaurant, Bavarian Inn Lodge, and Frankenmuth River Place Shops.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
2012 Silver Plate Award Winner Executive Chef Phil Fahrenbruch - ACF
Entertainment
Strolling accordionist - Linda Lee BrownSeasonal outdoor bands and polka dancing in our Fischer Platz Dinner Shows - call for schedule & availability
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.bavarianinn.com/?y_source=1_MjMwMTExOTctODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=
Phone number
(989) 652-9941
Catering
Save yourself hours of planning, cooking, serving and cleaning! Let us bring Frankenmuth to you! We customize a package to fit your needs with different levels of service perfect for outdoor open houses, your favorite destination wedding, or even inside a 4,000 person manufacturing plant. We can do it all!
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn Restaurant can accommodate all of your special event needs.

Featured in

A Guide to the Best Date Spots in Detroit

Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

A Guide to the Best Date Spots in Detroit

Mashed Potatoes

Ice Cream

Noodle Soup

Gluten-Free

Broiled Frankenmuth® Chicken

Broiled Lake Superior Whitefish

Grilled New York Strip

Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Portabella

Chicken Caprese

Burger

Kasseler Rippchen

Gluten-Free Sides

Blaukraut

Garlic Parmesan Risotto

Cranberry Relish

Tossed Salad

Mixed Vegetable

Baked Potato

Rice Pilaf

Mashed Potatoes

Vegetarian

Glockenspiel Appetizer$18.00

Maize & Blue Salad

Cheese Stuffed Tortellini

Portabella Sandwich

Michigan Black Bean Burger

Vegan Chili

Vegan Lentil Bolognaise

Delightful Desserts

Ice Cream$2.50

Sorbet$2.50

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn Restaurant offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn Restaurant restaurant rated?

Is Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn Restaurant currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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