For this trip, the food and ambiance were the stars. We ordered the Spaetzle side dish but never received it and once the server brought us our dinner she disappeared. It wasn't until we asked another server to request her presence did she show up at the end of the meal. Our dinners were very tasty and more than enough for leftovers. So for this trip, they are receiving a 4/5.
Nate
Everything at the Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn Restaurant ended up being the perfect “finale” to my 21st birthday in Michigan's Little Bavaria.(Sunday, Jan 25). The second we walked in, it hit me why this place sticks in my grandpa's memories — the atmosphere feels timeless, like you're stepping into a tradition that's been happening forever. I hadn't been back in about nine years, and I'll be honest: I was wondering if it would live up to how I remembered it. It did — and then some. The food was that exact Bavarian Inn comfort we hoped for: warm, classic, and genuinely satisfying in a way that makes you slow down and enjoy it. But what really made the night special was the service. Our waitress was top notch — confident, personable, attentive, and sweet— and it didn't feel like we just got lucky either. It felt like the whole staff was operating at that same level, like they take pride in making celebrations feel like celebrations. And the cherry on top: the birthday moment. We happened to be seated in the section where it felt like everyone was celebrating something, so all night we kept seeing staff gather around tables, bringing out a mini cupcake with a candle and singing happy birthday. Then it was my turn — and it didn't matter that I was turning 21; they gave it the same energy you'd give a kid turning 7. It sounds small, but it lands. It made the whole place feel warm, welcoming, and genuinely happy for you. If you want a dinner that feels like a memory while you're still in it — especially for a birthday — this is the spot.
Becky
Great food, just wish they would include chicken legs when ordering the family style dinner with mixed meats
Mark Brasier
Stollen bread was stale, white bread had mold on it, taste profile on all food has changed for the worse, waitress would not come by to refill coffee until I had long run out, overall very poor return visit after not going for a year or so, will not be returning
John Frederick
Great food and the chicken
982deonc
visited this place and had a really fun experience. There were a bunch of water slides, and they were all exciting. My favorite part was the waves—they were really fun and made the water park even better. There was also a lot of food you could get, and water was always available, which was really convenient. The place had a bunch of rooms, and the rooms were really comfy and nice to relax in after being in the water. Overall, it was a great place to visit, and I would definitely recommend it.
Beverly
A lot of food! Too much actually, cost way too much. Some things had good flavor others, like chicken and schnitzel kind of bland. Wanted to really love this experience but didn't. Wait staff person was awesome!
Greg
Very accommodating and responsive wait staff. Made dining experience very much more special.
Sue
I would highly recommend you get reservations months ahead of time for The Bavarian Inn Restaurant, especially during the Holiday Season. It was very festive and the food was wonderful as always.
Opentable Diner
Bavarian Inn is the perfect place to get the family meal and enjoy the festivities! We go every year as a tradition and wouldn't miss it!
We had a great meal with lots of left overs at a very reasonable price. Hot and delicious. Staff was very friendly and efficient. Our server was great. Atmosphere was very nice. Santa and Mrs. Claus made an appearance and there was also an accordion player. Staff was all dress according to the restaurant theme and decor was beautiful.
Sheryl
Best chicken dinner ever. Waitress was super nice and friendly. Food came out quickly and everything was delicious!
Laurie Angelucci
Everything was delicious! Service was excellent. Definitely hope to return someday. Highly recommend.
MikeyJ420
We stopped into the Bavarian Inn Restaurant and honestly… I liked this place way more than Zehnder’s l, even though the two are very similar in both vibe and menu. Same style, same iconic chicken recipe, but Bavarian Inn just hit better for me. I ordered The Frankenmuth and it was awesome. You get a tender schnitzel, their classic fried chicken, and a juicy slice of roast beef with a delicious glaze on top. The potato cheese puffs were ridiculously good; crispy, cheesy, addicting, and even better when dipped in buttermilk ranch (shoutout to our amazing server, Nicole, for the pro tip). The “fixins” were great too. Big standout: the butter noodles with crushed Ritz crackers on top… insanely good. Unfortunately, my wife didn’t love her Whitefish. It was pretty bland, and the baked potato came plain, definitely could have used some butter or seasoning. She did enjoy the noodles and other sides, though! Overall? A solid classic Frankenmuth meal with great service and some big highlights.
Walter Blake Knoblock
It’s a classic. I can’t have wheat so I’m not getting the full food experience; but it’s a classic so how could you give it anything else than 5 stars. Gotta come here at least once to experience it.
For this trip, the food and ambiance were the stars. We ordered the Spaetzle side dish but never received it and once the server brought us our dinner she disappeared. It wasn't until we asked another server to request her presence did she show up at the end of the meal. Our dinners were very tasty and more than enough for leftovers. So for this trip, they are receiving a 4/5.
Everything at the Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn Restaurant ended up being the perfect “finale” to my 21st birthday in Michigan's Little Bavaria.(Sunday, Jan 25). The second we walked in, it hit me why this place sticks in my grandpa's memories — the atmosphere feels timeless, like you're stepping into a tradition that's been happening forever. I hadn't been back in about nine years, and I'll be honest: I was wondering if it would live up to how I remembered it. It did — and then some. The food was that exact Bavarian Inn comfort we hoped for: warm, classic, and genuinely satisfying in a way that makes you slow down and enjoy it. But what really made the night special was the service. Our waitress was top notch — confident, personable, attentive, and sweet— and it didn't feel like we just got lucky either. It felt like the whole staff was operating at that same level, like they take pride in making celebrations feel like celebrations. And the cherry on top: the birthday moment. We happened to be seated in the section where it felt like everyone was celebrating something, so all night we kept seeing staff gather around tables, bringing out a mini cupcake with a candle and singing happy birthday. Then it was my turn — and it didn't matter that I was turning 21; they gave it the same energy you'd give a kid turning 7. It sounds small, but it lands. It made the whole place feel warm, welcoming, and genuinely happy for you. If you want a dinner that feels like a memory while you're still in it — especially for a birthday — this is the spot.
Great food, just wish they would include chicken legs when ordering the family style dinner with mixed meats
Stollen bread was stale, white bread had mold on it, taste profile on all food has changed for the worse, waitress would not come by to refill coffee until I had long run out, overall very poor return visit after not going for a year or so, will not be returning
Great food and the chicken
visited this place and had a really fun experience. There were a bunch of water slides, and they were all exciting. My favorite part was the waves—they were really fun and made the water park even better. There was also a lot of food you could get, and water was always available, which was really convenient. The place had a bunch of rooms, and the rooms were really comfy and nice to relax in after being in the water. Overall, it was a great place to visit, and I would definitely recommend it.
A lot of food! Too much actually, cost way too much. Some things had good flavor others, like chicken and schnitzel kind of bland. Wanted to really love this experience but didn't. Wait staff person was awesome!
Very accommodating and responsive wait staff. Made dining experience very much more special.
I would highly recommend you get reservations months ahead of time for The Bavarian Inn Restaurant, especially during the Holiday Season. It was very festive and the food was wonderful as always.
Bavarian Inn is the perfect place to get the family meal and enjoy the festivities! We go every year as a tradition and wouldn't miss it!
Restaurantji Recommends
We had a great meal with lots of left overs at a very reasonable price. Hot and delicious. Staff was very friendly and efficient. Our server was great. Atmosphere was very nice. Santa and Mrs. Claus made an appearance and there was also an accordion player. Staff was all dress according to the restaurant theme and decor was beautiful.
Best chicken dinner ever. Waitress was super nice and friendly. Food came out quickly and everything was delicious!
Everything was delicious! Service was excellent. Definitely hope to return someday. Highly recommend.
We stopped into the Bavarian Inn Restaurant and honestly… I liked this place way more than Zehnder’s l, even though the two are very similar in both vibe and menu. Same style, same iconic chicken recipe, but Bavarian Inn just hit better for me. I ordered The Frankenmuth and it was awesome. You get a tender schnitzel, their classic fried chicken, and a juicy slice of roast beef with a delicious glaze on top. The potato cheese puffs were ridiculously good; crispy, cheesy, addicting, and even better when dipped in buttermilk ranch (shoutout to our amazing server, Nicole, for the pro tip). The “fixins” were great too. Big standout: the butter noodles with crushed Ritz crackers on top… insanely good. Unfortunately, my wife didn’t love her Whitefish. It was pretty bland, and the baked potato came plain, definitely could have used some butter or seasoning. She did enjoy the noodles and other sides, though! Overall? A solid classic Frankenmuth meal with great service and some big highlights.
It’s a classic. I can’t have wheat so I’m not getting the full food experience; but it’s a classic so how could you give it anything else than 5 stars. Gotta come here at least once to experience it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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