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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.
Local & seasonal produce is used in the food at this bar & grill restaurant with a German vibe.
Hours
| Tuesday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Monday | 11 AM–8 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 713 S Main St, Frankenmuth, MI 48734
Phone: (989) 652-9941
Website: https://www.bavarianinn.com/?y_source=1_MjMwMTExOTctNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D
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Reviews
Joseph Schiffel
Braelynn served us an excellent Bavarian feast with impeccable service. Every staff interaction was friendly and professional. The food was utterly amazing with everything served on time, prepared right and at the perfect temperature. The fried chicken is just perfect, but the sauerbraten, bratwurst, kasseler rippchen, and schnitzel are not to be missed either. In fact, do yourself a favor and order the Ultimate Bavarian Feast. That way, you can try a bit of everything. Then try to save room for the included soft serve ice cream dessert.
… moreAmir Kazemi
We came here as a group of 10, and the staff was so kind, they quickly arranged a great table where we all felt comfortable. The restaurant is beautifully decorated in a traditional Bavarian/German style, which is honestly the coolest part of the experience and really sets the mood.
The famous chicken dinner was very good, and it came with plenty of refillable appetizers, all of them were delicious! Our waitress was super friendly and attentive throughout the meal, making sure we had everything we needed.
It’s a little on the pricey side, but overall, it was a really good experience and definitely worth visiting if you’re in Frankenmuth.
… moreThe famous chicken dinner was very good, and it came with plenty of refillable appetizers, all of them were delicious! Our waitress was super friendly and attentive throughout the meal, making sure we had everything we needed.
It’s a little on the pricey side, but overall, it was a really good experience and definitely worth visiting if you’re in Frankenmuth.
Amber Black
We were visiting Frankenmuth for a quick day trip, and after reading reviews about the Bavarian Inn we decided to give it a try. Our server, Ella, was absolutely delightful. She was friendly, kind, and had a great sense of humor for all of the questions we had.
The Inn is lovely and obviously an important part of the town of Frankenmuth.
The food was good. We aren’t savvy to German cuisine, so we tried a lot of new things. We really enjoyed the pretzel, chicken, potatoes, carrot salad, and cranberry salad. The cost seemed to be more about the experience than the food. Know that if you are there at lunch but you are only given the dinner menu, you can still order the lunch portion and get the price…which we didn’t know!
Bonus: we loved the strolling accordion player!
… moreThe Inn is lovely and obviously an important part of the town of Frankenmuth.
The food was good. We aren’t savvy to German cuisine, so we tried a lot of new things. We really enjoyed the pretzel, chicken, potatoes, carrot salad, and cranberry salad. The cost seemed to be more about the experience than the food. Know that if you are there at lunch but you are only given the dinner menu, you can still order the lunch portion and get the price…which we didn’t know!
Bonus: we loved the strolling accordion player!
SmallWorld614
We were just here last week for our mini getaway Oct. 2025 since we live in a different state. Drove hours to come back to this place after 4 years. Place still has the same ambiance and good food. Just very busy and needed reservations or else you’ll wait for an hour to get your table. Place was packed with tourist as the whole town is a tourist place but we got our table after an hour and ordered our food so fast. Our waiter was very nice and attentive. Still has the same flavor as years ago but prices went up a bit. We enjoyed every bit of it. Worth the drive & wait.
… moreBen Caruso
Excellent food and service here and always a super fun experience! My favorite is their Famous Family-Styke All-You-Can-Eat Chicken with Mashed Potatoes, Gravy and Stuffing! Also, Don’t forget to take a ride on one of the beautiful Horse-Drawn Carriages! So much fun!
… moreKristina “Stina”
Feels like you’re stepping into another world. Service was fantastic, from the hostess to the accordion player to our waitress. The waitress was very helpful, explained everything, and answered our questions.
When I say there was a lot of food I mean it. Photos are just for 2 people. Plus, the family style is technically all-you-can-eat.
Decor was cute with storybook fairytale murals from the Brothers Grimm.
Only downfall is where the bathrooms are compared to the dining area.
Definitely recommend trying this place out for the German experience.
… moreWhen I say there was a lot of food I mean it. Photos are just for 2 people. Plus, the family style is technically all-you-can-eat.
Decor was cute with storybook fairytale murals from the Brothers Grimm.
Only downfall is where the bathrooms are compared to the dining area.
Definitely recommend trying this place out for the German experience.
Daniel Miller
F.B.I. (Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn)
On the heels of Oktoberfest, I decided to finally review one of my all-time favorite German restaurants (and I am ~ 75% German in my DNA makeup so I have an affinity for their cuisine).
This one needs some background story, so grab some popcorn and settle in. I used to work at this restaurant as a server for many years prior to my medical career. As a matter of fact, *everyone* in my immediate family has worked here, including both of my parents. And so I have a special connection with this spot.
It is a 3 level behemoth of a complex with 3 floors, 7? dining rooms, and a complete suite of shops including your standard gift shop as well as a full bakery, wine, meat & cheese, etc.
Frankenmuth is a very touristy town and Bavarian Inn and along with Zehnder’s, its sister restaurant across the road, they are the lifeblood of the town. A very busy enterprise and perpetually busy.
They are most known for their all-you-can-eat fried chicken dinners as well as the assortment of German meats such as kassler ripchen, sauerbraten, bratwurst, weiner schnitzel, and more.
My particular favorite is their chicken cordon bleu, which is a chicken breast stuffed with ham and swiss cheese, breaded & golden fried and served with a creamy white wine & carrot sauce. It is accompanied by potato puffs, which are basically tater tots but with mashed potato filling and cheese and then fried. It is so good and I have been eating this dish for 30+ years.
… moreOn the heels of Oktoberfest, I decided to finally review one of my all-time favorite German restaurants (and I am ~ 75% German in my DNA makeup so I have an affinity for their cuisine).
This one needs some background story, so grab some popcorn and settle in. I used to work at this restaurant as a server for many years prior to my medical career. As a matter of fact, *everyone* in my immediate family has worked here, including both of my parents. And so I have a special connection with this spot.
It is a 3 level behemoth of a complex with 3 floors, 7? dining rooms, and a complete suite of shops including your standard gift shop as well as a full bakery, wine, meat & cheese, etc.
Frankenmuth is a very touristy town and Bavarian Inn and along with Zehnder’s, its sister restaurant across the road, they are the lifeblood of the town. A very busy enterprise and perpetually busy.
They are most known for their all-you-can-eat fried chicken dinners as well as the assortment of German meats such as kassler ripchen, sauerbraten, bratwurst, weiner schnitzel, and more.
My particular favorite is their chicken cordon bleu, which is a chicken breast stuffed with ham and swiss cheese, breaded & golden fried and served with a creamy white wine & carrot sauce. It is accompanied by potato puffs, which are basically tater tots but with mashed potato filling and cheese and then fried. It is so good and I have been eating this dish for 30+ years.
Chris Sheffield
Fried chicken meal was so worth it. Great beautiful location and history. They have been doing the same way over 100 years and you can tell. Chicken was juicy with great seasoning. All the sides completed the meal well. Ready to go back for next trip.
… moreAllison Batchelor
What a great restaurant. Fantastic food, efficient/friendly service, old world German atmosphere! Our server Ben was super! We had a smoked chicken salad and The Frankenmuth platter (fried chicken, saurbraten, and weiner schnitzel) with a plethora of sides included (cranberry/apple, squash, buttered noodles, saurkraut, macaroni salad, coleslaw, carrot salad, chicken noodle soup, and ice cream for dessert!!!!) And the dark Barvarian beer in frosted mug was delicious. There was an accordion player wandering through the dining tables playing polka music! What a fantastic meal.
… moreNathan Dunaj
Very awesome place to attend if you are in the mood for entertainment and food! We are part of the birthday club which if you sign up ahead of time you receive a free family style meal! You can make reservations or wait if needed! But this is severed with beginning dishes main course and desert depending on what and how you order you can also single serve entries everything on the menu is fantastic having attended here since a child n now in my mid forties we have to come here at least a few times a year especially being roughly an hour away !
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