Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn Restaurant

4.6

5190 Reviews

$30 and under

German

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 30, 2024

11:00 PM

Booked 90 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 5,190 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
Kid-friendly
Detroit / Eastern Michigan
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn Restaurant offers a charming Bavarian-themed dining experience with "fantastic service" and a "friendly atmosphere." Known for its generous portions and "delicious" chicken, it's a favorite for many, despite occasional delays and noise. Patrons appreciate the "attentive staff" and the unique family-style meals.

5,190 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day 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
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Robert
Grand Rapids
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day 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.
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BETTY
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 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.
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John
Detroit
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 2 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.
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Alisa
Detroit
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
I feel like if there’s going to be a slow or long wait for food that should be listed when making a reservation!
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Rob
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Never disappointed with Bavarian Inn Restaurant! Kyle, our server, was amazing. He took care of my wife's gluten allergy by making great suggestions for sides and even having kitchen staff make a gluten free version of the squash.
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Lynn
Cincinnati
8 reviews
vip
3.0
8 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We have eaten here several times over the years. The lack of enough servers, busboys, etc. was quite noticeable. It was Thanksgiving Day but we have been here before on this holiday. It took almost 3 hours to complete our meal. Unacceptable, especially with 4 young children in tow. I don’t think we will ever book there again on a holiday.
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Susan
Denver
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
We had reservations for 4:15pm on Thanksgiving. We were not seated until 4:45. The hostess was not very friendly. Upon approaching our table we noticed numerous open tables not being used, yet we had to wait 30 minutes for our assigned table be used “it needed to cleaned off”. The server Destiny was exceptional. The food was cold. Very disappointed in our Thanksgiving dinner. Will not be returning.
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Kenneth and Toni
Chicago
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We jad an excellent Thanksgiving dinner. The service was exceptional and Esperanza was most enjoyable to have as our waitress.
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Stephanie
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really easy to use, reservation was made and we got in on time. The food was fantastic and our wait staff was amazing and friendly and very happy, especially considering how busy they were! Plan to do it again next year.
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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 5190 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 30, 2024

11:00 PM

Booked 90 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

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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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