For more than a century, the Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn Restaurant has served World-Famous Frankenmuth® Chicken Dinners to guests, making it one of Michigan’s most recognized dining traditions. More than 20 million guests have visited since 1888 to experience the restaurant and enjoy the all-you-care-to-eat chicken dinner as well as the authentic German cuisine. Since its beginning, the Bavarian Inn Zehnder family has followed the same tradition of gathering guests around the table together. When looking for Frankenmuth chicken, visitors of Michigan’s Little Bavaria know exactly where to go.
Our famous Family-Style Chicken Dinner is served progressively. The meal begins with two types of freshly baked bread: stollen and backofenbrot, accompanied by jams and butter. This leads to the second course of soup and salad, where servers dressed in authentic German attire will serve guests noodle soup, coleslaw, pasta salad, cranberry relish, and a Michigan seasonal salad. Next, the main entrée, our famous all-you-care-to-eat Frankenmuth® Chicken, is served. The main course is then accompanied by Michigan Russet mashed potatoes and gravy, buttered noodles, vegetable du jour, and baked dressing. Ending the meal on a sweet note, the Bavarian Inn housemade ice cream is served to conclude the dining experience.
The Bavarian Inn Restaurant takes pride in serving freshly made chicken prepared with high-quality, premium ingredients. Many of these ingredients are sourced from local farms throughout Michigan, helping support the surrounding community while ensuring fresh, flavorful dishes for guests. In addition to the signature chicken, the restaurant also offers its special chicken seasoning for purchase, allowing visitors to bring a taste of Bavarian Inn home with them.
Visits to Frankenmuth are not complete without experiencing the tradition and flavor that have made Bavarian Inn a must for generations. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a longtime customer, enjoying a Chicken Dinner Frankenmuth experience at Bavarian Inn Restaurant is a delicious way to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, or the holidays.
