An evening in Frankenmuth spent on one of the many outdoor patios with a glass of wine or a cold beer, German food, and good company is a must when visiting Michigan’s Little Bavaria. From restaurants overlooking Frankenmuth’s Main Street to hidden-gem dining experiences, the outdoor dining scene offers a multitude of options for visitors looking to try German food in Frankenmuth.
Michigan on Main
With a focus on Michigan-made products and the largest selection of German beers in Frankenmuth, Michigan on Main Bar & Grill offers a truly unique dining experience. With an outdoor patio overlooking Frankenmuth’s Main Street, Michigan on Main is known for one of the best views in all of town. But what truly sets the restaurant apart is its menu, one that celebrates the German roots of Frankenmuth. German menu options featured include the Frankenmuth Soft Baked Pretzel, Ale Brat & German Pretzel, Blaukraut, and the Chicken Schnitzel Sandwich; all of which are best enjoyed on the outdoor patio with a cold German beer!
https://www.bavarianinn.com/dine/michigan-on-main/
Schnitzelbank Biergarten
As the days become longer and the sun shines a little brighter, signaling the return of another Michigan summer, the Schnitzelbank Biergarten reopens! This outdoor dining area is located just outside of Oma’s Restaurant at Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn Lodge and is well-loved by Frankenmuth locals and Bavarian Inn Lodge guests! Each evening, the Schnitzelbank Biergarten hosts live music while guests sip cold drinks and discover their new favorite German food item! Standout German-inspired menu items include the German Potato Cheese Dumplings, The Big Twist (a 12 in. pretzel served with beer cheese and brown mustard), and the Reuben Egg Rolls!
https://www.bavarianinn.com/stay/lodge-dining/lorelei-lounge-schnitzelbank-bier-garten/
Fischer Platz Biergarten
For visitors looking for a dining experience serving German Food in Frankenmuth and a whole lot of fun, Fischer Platz Biergarten is the place to go! Originally known as the Sommer Garten, a space used to celebrate Frankenmuth’s Bavarian Festival in the parking lot of Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn Restaurant, the Fischer Platz is rooted in the town’s German heritage! Today, the dining area continues this homage to the town’s heritage by frequently hosting Polka bands and decorating the space with German décor and, of course, German food menu items!
https://www.bavarianinn.com/dine/fischer-platz/
