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Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn Restaurant, Frankenmuth, MI

Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn Restaurant

4.6
4.6
5156 Reviews
$30 and under
German

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2 people
19:00
Booked 134 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 5,156 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 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.

5,156 Reviews
  1. Tanya

    Detroit

    6 reviews

    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day 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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  2. Barbara

    Detroit

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day 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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  3. Brad

    New York City

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day 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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  4. Deborah

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server Mathias was very attentive. All food was amazing! Hats off to the chefs!

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  5. Russell

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service and good atmosphere. We always do the Family Dinner and the sides, salads and chicken are amazing. Year in and year out for decades, it’s one of our families favorite.

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  6. Jaquette

    Naples

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Long wait for service food took a while to come check took a while to come had chicken thighs to wife very tough very disappointed

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  7. Sheryl

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the best waitress we have ever had in all the years we have gone. Her name was Autumn. She was very attentive to our family. Our grandchildren even made a comment on her. Enjoyed the whole experience.

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  8. Alex

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Alexandrea (Alex) was our server. Outstanding service. Prompt and polite. Food was REALLY good!! Highly recommend Bavarian Inn!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Two years in a row we had made reservations for a larger party with two young kids (on a weekday before 12:00). Last year, we were not seated until well beyond our reservation time. Anyone with little kids knows that’s not ideal. I mentioned that when confirming today’s reservation. I was assured it wouldn’t be an issue. Lo and behold, we were not seated on time again and we were told our waitress wasn’t there yet. Having worked in food service at one point in my life, it seems really weird that a table would be “given” to a staff member who wasn’t there prior to the reservation beginning. The waitress was nice, but it took too long for us to get our food - almost an hour after we ordered. I came prepared with activities and snacks for the kids, but that only goes so far. What I had hoped was just a fluke last year seems to be standard for them now and it’s pretty likely we will go back. In addition, the food wasn’t that good.
    Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn RestaurantResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for taking the time to share about your most recent experience. I’m so sorry to read that you were not served in a timely fashion again this year! We would appreciate the opportunity to talk with you in person about your visit and to make things right. Please call at your earliest convenience and ask for a Manager on Duty. 800-228-2742. We look forward to hearing from you soon. Thank you again.

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  10. Hope

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Meet family for lunch at Bavarian Inn 4 times a year. Wouldn't go elsewhere. Great selection of food. The waitress/waiter let's us sit & visit after our meal. That means a lot to us.
    Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn RestaurantResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for your kind review, Hope! 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 5156 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 134 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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