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Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn Restaurant, Frankenmuth, MI

Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn Restaurant

4.6
4.6
5197 Reviews
$30 and under
German

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 115 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
  • 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.
  • 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

What 5,197 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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Kid-friendly

  • 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."

5,197 Reviews
  1. Mary Anne

    Detroit

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always our last stop in Frankenmuth after shopping for Christmas ornaments. Love the chicken dinner with all the fixings! The more adventurous members at the table like to sample the traditional German cuisine. I always leave with a full tummy and some leftovers for lunch the next day. I recommend booking a table in advance they are ALWAYS busy!
    Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn RestaurantResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your kind review, Mary Anne! We appreciate the feedback and your business. We look forward to serving you and your family again sometime soon!

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  2. Jessica

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Annual family Christmas dinner with my family. Delicious food, we do the family style chicken with all the delicious sides. 3 in our party requiring gluten options, they have a separate GF menu (the chicken caprese was scrumptious). Would highly recommend!
    Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn RestaurantResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your kind review, Jessica! We appreciate the feedback and your business. We look forward to serving you and your family again sometime soon!

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  3. Victoria

    Grand Rapids

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The food was bland and luke warm. The price of the “specialty” drinks was ridiculous $26 for an old fashion made with Makers Mark. The server was clearly at the end of her shift and not very hospitable. I would not go back nor recommend dining here
    Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn RestaurantResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for taking the time to share about your experience while dining with us. We are so sorry to hear that you did not find the value in your experience while dining with us. 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 management team for evaluation. We hope to serve you and your family again sometime soon!

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  4. Brandon

    Detroit

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Christmas Season is the best time to visit Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn. Having reservations truly helps this time of the year since it is very busy. Checking in for the reservation was simple and quick and though we were a bit early we got seated very quickly. The service was phenomenal as it always is and the food was fantastic as always. Nice to see them bring back their cottage cheese as one of the salad style dishes that comes out with the soup. Of course their Blue Hubbard Squash is in season at the moment and it was delicious. Chicken very hot and juicy and hit the spot! Of course the extra added bonus this time around was that Santa stopped to say hi! As I will always state, no visit to Frankenmuth is complete without a World Famous Chicken Dinner from Bavarian Inn!
    Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn RestaurantResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your kind review, Brandon! We appreciate the feedback and your business. We look forward to serving you and your family again sometime soon!

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  5. Ann Marie

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Family Thanksgiving reunion. Esperanza out waitress was fantastic! Food was amazing. Even had a visit from Santa.
    Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn RestaurantResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your kind review, Ann Marie! We will make sure to pass along your wonderful compliment to Espy (Esperanza) 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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  6. Sue

    Indiana

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They were understandably busy, but we waited way over our reservation time. Our Waiter was very good getting us served in a timely manner. Hope they work on getting patrons seated closer to reservation time and not 45 minutes after
    Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn RestaurantResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for taking the time to share about your experience while dining with us. We are sorry to hear that you experienced some difficulties being seated. We sincerely apologize for our shortcoming and we will be following up with our hospitality department to ensure that our hosts are doing their best to get all guests seated on time with a smile. Once again, thank you for your honest review. We hope to serve you and your family again sometime soon!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best German Food i have had since I left Germany in 1993. Outstanding service, beautiful place and the 5 meat family style was THE BEST. Dustin D was the absolute best server ai have ever had
    Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn RestaurantResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your kind review! We will make sure to pass along your wonderful compliment to Dustin 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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  8. Robert

    Grand Rapids

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to the Bavarian Inn the Saturday of Thanksgiving weekend. Frankenmuth and the restaurant were packed. But we got seated right on time per our reservation, the food came quick and was great, and our waitress Elise was wonderful. Even Santa stopped by our table to wish us Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas.
    Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn RestaurantResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your kind review, Robert! We will make sure to pass along your wonderful compliment to Elise 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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  9. BETTY

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great family experience. Brought back childhood memories of the holidays. Our server was excellent and attentive to our needs and provided updates regarding delays which made our young grandchildren mention her in the way home.
    Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn RestaurantResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your kind review, Betty! We appreciate the feedback and your business. We look forward to serving you and your family again sometime soon!

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  10. John

    Detroit

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Josh was an excellent server. He was personable, and he gave great attention to detail, especially with our allergies. He was attentive and took good care of our table.
    Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn RestaurantResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your kind review, John! We will make sure to pass along your wonderful compliment to Josh 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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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 5197 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 115 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
  • 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.
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