Frankenmuth is a town in Michigan, which retains the Bavarian charm of the German’s who settled there in 1845. The town celebrates it’s German character, with Bavarian Style festivals and the German architecture of the buildings. Visitors come to Frankenmuth from around the Great Lakes region, and beyond, to enjoy the old world ambiance.
Frankenmuth is about 300 miles northeast of Chicago and 90 miles north of Detroit, and make a great weekend destination.
Frankenmuth has family friendly restaurants with German style cuisine. The top rated restaurants are:
Bavarian Inn Restaurant
713 South Main Street
Frankenmuth, MI
989-652-9941
The Bavarian Inn has a Glockenspiel Tower that houses a magnificent 35 bell carillon, which is a beautiful figurine movement imported from Germany. Family style meals include Frankenmuth Chicken, and combination meals. German Dinners include Rouladen, Schnitzel Plates and Sauerbraten. AAA Two Diamond.
Frankenmuth Brewery
425 South Main Street
Frankenmuth, MI
989-652-6183
Riverfront dining in “Michigan’s Little Bavaria”. The historic brewery was first built in 1862 and operated as one of Michigan’s largest breweries until it was destroyed by tornado in 1996. The building was rebuilt in 2003, with remnants of the old brewery on display throughout.. the brewery crafts award wining lagers and ales in the German style. The menu features appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, chicken, fish, pasta, beef and pork. Entrees include Grilled Pork chop, Wiener Schnitzel, Filet Mignon, Bavarian Farmer’s Platter, BBQ Ribs, Sauerbraten Sirloin, New York Strip, Herb-Roasted Prime Rib and Meatloaf. There is a Kid’s menu. Fine wines are served by the glass or by the bottle. AAA Two Diamond.
Sullivan’s Black Forest Brew Haus and Grill
Frankenmuth, MI
800-890-6877
Sullivan’s brews a dozen hand crafted beers to enjoy along with the meals at the full service restaurant. Sullivan’s is a large restaurant that is able to accommodate large groups in their German style building. The menu features appetizers, soups, salads, Black Forest Barbecue, Meat off the Grill, Seafood,, Pasta, Deep Dish Pizza and Char-Grilled Burgers and Sandwiches. The Hot Off The Grill menu features K.C. Strip Steak, Blackened Tender Tips, Filet Mignon, Apple Brandy Pork Medallions, Grilled Rib-Eye, Flat Iron Steak Roadhaus and Sauteed Chicken Schnitzel. Seafood entrees include fish & Chips, Cornmeal Fired Catfish, Crab and Spinach Stuffed Trout, “Greed’ Style Pan Seared Salmon, Char Grilled swordfish, Michigan Lake Perch, and Shrimp. Great place to enjoy a handcrafted beer and meal. AAA Two Diamond.
Zehnder’s Restaurant
730 South Main Street
Frankenmuth, MI
800-863-7999
Zehnder’s offers Midwestern hospitality in it’s ten dining rooms, which can seat more than 1,500 guests. The Full Service Menu features all-you-can-eat-family-style chicken dinners, seafood, steaks, fresh baked goods and European desserts. Zehnder’s serves nearly a millions guests each year. The family style, all-you-can-eat meal includes Golden Fried Chicken, with salads, liver pate, breads, salads, mashed potatoes, gravy, noodles, vegetable and ice cream for $17.95. There are also entrees, including classics, such as Wiener Schnitzel Franconian, Bavarian Sausage, Chicken Schnitzel, Black Forest Port Chops, Chicken in Phyllo, Prime Rib AuJus, Steak, Whitefish, Lake Perch, Shrimp and North Atlantic Salmon. AAA Two Diamond.
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