Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn Restaurant

4.6

5231 Reviews

$30 and under

German

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2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 72 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 5,231 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

4.5Food
4.6Service
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."

5,231 Reviews

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Noelle
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Was seated promptly. Our server Adam was on top of everything! Food was good. Only complaint is that the noodles were cold.
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john
Detroit
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We've enjoyed coming to The Bavarian Inn for years but this time, although the food was acceptable, something was missing. The portions for the family style meal were a lot smaller than they use to be and some of the dishes, such as the chicken soup and the chicken pasta salad tasted bland, as if they were missing something. I know that in this economy many businesses are trying to save money where they can but it feels like The Inn is cutting corners with their ingredients and their serving portions.
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Thomas
Detroit
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
a yearly holiday tradition for our family. Always an excellent experience.
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Sandy
VIP
Detroit
36 reviews
5.0
36 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server, Alex, made our dining experience wonderful. We went for our birthdays and enjoyed our family style chicken dinner. Couldn't be better!
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Linda
Detroit
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ashley waited on us promptly. The food was amazing. My sister and I chatted for a while after we finished our meal. The staff left us to talk.
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Pat
Detroit
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was just ok this time. Flavors were not like they used to be
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Tommy
Detroit
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good authentic experience. Really liked the restaurant itself and the gift shops in the lower level. The pork schnitzel was very good.
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Thomas
Detroit
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waitress did a fantastic job waiting on our table!!!!
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Candice
Las Vegas
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was wonderful! Every time it’s been excellent. We love the food. This time a little noisy because I few more kids
Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn RestaurantResponded 4 days ago
Thank you for your kind review, Candice! We appreciate the feedback and your business. We look forward to serving you and your family again sometime soon!
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Christina
Detroit
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server Autumn was absolutely amazing! The food was delicious, the ambience is always on point.
Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn RestaurantResponded 4 days ago
Thank you for your kind review, Christina! We will make sure to pass along your wonderful compliment to Autumn 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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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 5231 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 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 72 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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