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Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn Restaurant, Frankenmuth, MI

Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn Restaurant

4.6
4.6
5164 Reviews
$30 and under
German

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2 people
22:00
Booked 102 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • 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.

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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.
  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

What 5,164 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

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Child-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.

5,164 Reviews
  1. Crystal

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to go. Loved the chicken dinner and the staff was great

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  2. Michelle

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and great food!! Try the sauerbraten it’s great!

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  3. Julie

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were pleasantly surprised that our 3:30 p.m. reservation was honored in a timely manner given the amount of people at the restaurant. We were greeted by such pleasant staff, with a special shout out to Janice who was ever so kind to accommodate us with a table that was better suited for my father who has uses a scooter. Our server was a pleasant person and right on top of the game! We all ordered the "Frankenmuth Chicken Dinner" (family style) and it was even better than last year. Very tender and not greasy! We definitely prefer Bavarian Inn over the Zehnder's. Perfect way to start the holiday season, we'll be back.

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  4. aaran

    Grand Rapids

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Anita was out of this WORLD AMAZING!!!! Last year we had such a horrible experience, so glad we came back she did a fantastic job. You are lucky to have her for the 5 years, such a hard worker!!! We are from Grand Rapids, so it's worth the drive!

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  5. Judy

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and the service were amazing as always. Love coming here at Christmas time.

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  6. Daniel

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a very special and memorable meal for my family of 12. Our servers were friendly, eager to provide anything anyone wanted. Our servers, Amber and Christina, treated us like they were happy that we were dining at this beautiful restaurant. While eating our meal, a gentlemen with an accordion roamed around the dining room. The ambience was festive, fun and it was clear everyone was enjoying the food and music (people clapped when a pause had occurred in the music). Coming here is a family tradition, and this was probably our best time so far. Food was DELICIOUS- fresh. I read a comment someone thought the "bread was moldy"... that can be understandable as there is a fresh bread with fruit and nuts in it, with a sugary powder on top. The baked goods are very, very fresh- there is a bakery on site. The chicken was cooked just right and the egg noodles, the dish I really love, were good, but a little more butter would have "kicked it up a notch." The cranberry relish and cole slaw was delicious/not heavy, balances out some of the heavier dishes. I like the dressing, potatoes and gravy. The squash dish was yummy, but more like a dessert (decadent). Thank you for a very, very special meal. We are looking forward to our next visit. If you happen to have Amber or Christina- you are in for a treat. Lots of smiles, attentive service, friendly bantor which makes you feel like you are eating at a friends home. The Opentable reservation option is GREAT- use it. It allows you to get a table, especially for a large group, in minutes.

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  7. Tanya

    Detroit

    6 reviews

    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Took two hours from start to finish with dinner. Yes it was busy but guests were seated after us and leaving before us. The wait was unacceptable and very small portions for a family of four.

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  8. Barbara

    Detroit

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I would prefer a phone call to discuss versus a public review. Thanks!

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  9. Charles

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    I placed 11:30am reservations 3 weeks prior with a request for a window view, and possibly in the red room. We arrived to a mostly empty restaurant, brought into the Eidelweis Room, and sat next to the kitchen! I paid over $400 to bring my family for a nice meal, like we do every year and brought someone that hasn't been in years, but was sat in the worst possible place that did not meet either of my requests. The meals in my opinion are mediocre for $32/person. I'm thinking we'll just skip Bavarian Inn from now on.

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  10. Brad

    New York City

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time…. Is was great. We will definitely be back!

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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 5164 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
22:00
Booked 102 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn Restaurant

713 S. Main Street, Frankenmuth, MI 48734

Additional information

  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
  • 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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