Zehnder's of Frankenmuth

Name: Zehnder's of Frankenmuth
Address: 730 S Main St, Frankenmuth, MI, United States, 48734
Telephone: (877) 725-0019
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

7307 Reviews

$30 and under

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Zehnder's has over 150 years of experience serving guests, and now we can bring this tradition to you. Zehnder's is your one-stop caterer. Along with chicken dinners, we can provide everything from the appetizers and bar to your dinner and dessert! We can prepare a small buffet for 30 people, or have a steak and rib grill for 500. Let Zehnder's talented chefs and professional staff help make your special event a memorable one.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 27, 2022

9:30 PM

Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(877) 725-0019

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
American, German
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–9:30 pm
Phone number
(877) 725-0019
Website
http://www.zehnders.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
John Zehnder
Catering
Zehnder's has over 150 years of experience serving guests, and now we can bring this tradition to you. Zehnder's is your one-stop caterer. Along with chicken dinners, we can provide everything from the appetizers and bar to your dinner and dessert! We can prepare a small buffet for 30 people, or have a steak and rib grill for 500. Let Zehnder's talented chefs and professional staff help make your special event a memorable one.

Location
730 S Main St Frankenmuth, MI 48734
Neighborhood
Frankenmuth
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Rotisserie Half Chicken$29.95
We rub our special seasonings into whole plump birds then slow roast them over an open flame. Accompanied by a sautéed blend of potatoes and seasonal vegetables
Chicken In Phyllo$34.95
Our very popular combination of thinly sliced breast of chicken, cream cheese, Feta cheese and green onion wrapped in flaky phyllo. Topped with Parmesan cream sauce or raspberry coulis. Served with your choice of potato
Chicken Schnitzel Parmesan$30.95
Our lightly fried chicken schnitzel topped with our house-made marinara and melted Provolone cheese. Served on our buttered egg noodles with a slice of garlic buttered, toasted french bread
Sautéed Chicken Liver Plate$24.95
Sautéed with sweet onions and lightly seasoned with our World Famous Chicken Seasoning. Served with Grandma Zehnder's dressing and mashed potatoes

Steaks, Schnitzels & Sausage

Add Sautéed Mushrooms, Sweet Onions or Both to Your Steak for Just $4.95

Prime Rib Au Jus*$38.95
"The King of Beef", seasoned and slow roasted to retain all of its natural juices. Served char-grilled or natural cut. 18 oz. Served with choice of potato. (Served Fri., Sat. & Sun. only)
Heritage Steak*$37.95
14 oz. Thick cut New York strip steak, char-grilled. Served with choice of potato
Grilled New Zealand Lamb Chops
Three double-cut chops, lightly seasoned and char-grilled. Served with your choice of rice pilaf or potato
- Three Chops$39.95
- Four Chops (Gluten Free)$42.95
Pork Schnitzel St. Julian$34.95
Pan-seared pork tenderloin topped with a rich mushroom and sweet onion gravy infused with locally made, award winning St. Julian Cream Sherry. Served with choice of potato
Schnitzel Franconian
Your choice of breast of chicken or veal steak fried to a golden brown. Topped with sautéed onions, fresh mushrooms, artichoke hearts and diced ripe tomatoes. Served with spaetzle
- Chicken$31.95
- Veal$32.95
Bavarian Sausage$29.95
Authentic, locally made Bavarian sausages. Each dinner features a traditional bratwurst, smoked bratwurst, and bierwurst presented on a bed of sauerkraut. Served with spaetzle or choice of potato

Seafood Selections

Great Lakes Yellow Perch$34.95
Over a half pound of one of the finest tasting fish from the Great Lakes. Lightly breaded then simply fried. Served with choice of potato. Ask your server for current availability
Norwegian Salmon$34.95
An 8 oz. filet topped with house-made lemon herb butter served on a bed of seasonal vegetables. Served with choice of potato
Breaded Shrimp$34.95
Twelve jumbo shrimp, lightly breaded and simply fried to a golden brown or prepared with our Thai Chili sauce. Served with choice of potato

Vegetarian Selections

Add a Zehnder's House Salad, Caesar Salad or our Baked Potato topped with Cheese and Bacon $4.95

Portabella Ravioli$26.95
Large ravioli stuffed with Portabella mushrooms, tossed in a garlic cream and white wine sauce with fresh artichokes and sweet red peppers
Eggplant Parmesan$23.95
Hand-cut eggplant coated in Italian breadcrumbs lightly fried, topped with Parmesan, Mozzarella and our house-made marinara
Fire Roasted Vegetable Quesadilla$18.95
Grilled flour tortilla with sautéed red and green peppers, onions, black beans, seasoned corn and Mexican cheese. Served with sour cream, salsa and our house-made ancho sauce. Non-dairy cheese available
Vegetable Mac and Cheese$19.95
Traditional Mac and Cheese served with a blend of sautéed seasonal vegetables and topped with green onions and grated Parmesan cheese

What 7,307 people are saying

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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Detroit / Eastern Michigan
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KurtB
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good food as always. Our server Emily was absolutely a riot😁😁If possible ask for her section when you go.
TC
TammyC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved the more intimate room we were sitting in. Will request on future visits. Had great wait staff.
KK
KathleenK
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Many things you remember fondly from your childhood do not measure up when you visit them as an adult. Zehnder's was not one of them. The chicken is as great as I remembered. The sides as abundant and delicious. The price was so reasonable I understood why my thrifty father took us everyone. Definitely a place I will be returning to soon.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Detroit
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have always had a great dining experience at Zehnders. My only issue is the buffet and family style dinners are very expensive..
MN
MNicholls
Detroit
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Rebecca was wonderful. She filled out soft drink / coffee without question. She was excellent, Food was top notch as well.
LC
LauraC
Detroit
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were greeted upon arrival and only had to wait 2 minutes to be seated. Server was attentive and friendly. Food is always good! Family friendly atmosphere.
c
cindym
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service Excellent food Excellent atmosphere
GF
GlennF
Indiana
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall3food3service4ambience4
Chicken was good, just not quite as I would have made it. Service was first rate.
JJ
JoanneJ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always fun to celebrate a birthday! Honestly if it weren't for the one free dinner during your birth month, we wouldn't dine there. Somewhere in the shuffle of paying our bill we didn't get the Bronner's free ornament certificate. We stopped at Customer Service and Karen couldn't have been more helpful, delightful, and charming. She offered us other suggestions on things to see and do while in area.
CD
CarolD
Detroit
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food5service5ambience5
It was too cold in the restaurant. The service was fantastic The food was good as usual
MG
MeaganG
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Waiter was great, food was great. No complaints. Will go again.
M
Mellow
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
Our dining experience as in previous years was exceptional. The server Amy was helpful, attentive and energetic. Good variety of food choices prepared just right.
LS
LindaS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our service was excellent as well as the food being delicious! I always go to Zehnders when in Frankenmuth! Love the bakery and gift stores downstairs too!
AD
AngieD
Detroit
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love coming here! And service is outstanding as usual! The best part is the birthday perks!
A
Athenam
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food at Zenders is amazing. Home style cooking, but better! My kids came here 2 years ago with their grandparents, (they were 6 and 11) and when they found out we'd be passing by during our vacation, they brought the restaurant up by name and insisted we stop by again. The food did not disappoint.
LV
LillianV
Detroit
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Their dinners are essentially a five course dinner: cheese and garlic toast appetizer, chicken noodle soup, three salads, entree with four side dishes (of potatoes and gravy, dressing, veggie and pasta noodles, ending with ice cream dessert. They are delicious and service is excellent. The servers wear traditional Bavarian costumes.
BS
BettySey
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience4
Our waitress Amy was cheerful and an excellent server. She split our bill in the way we requested without error. We have always enjoyed dining at Zehnders, usually for special occasions. We were seated promptly where we requested, and of course the chicken and side dishes were delicious!
NB
NancyB
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Celebrated a birthday! Excellent service and food. Ordered a cake from the bakery and it was delicious!! Beautifully decorated!!!
KH
KennethH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience. Staff was very nice and did a great job.
BT
BakedTater
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Outstanding food (both lake perch and fried chicken.) Portion sizes were large. Service was excellent. Price was very expensive for a family.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We came to celebrate our birthdays. The restaurant did not disappoint. Pam was our server. She was spot on, positive and knowledgeable. The food was well prepared and tasted great!
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lunch
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall1food3service1ambience5
our server was the worst we had ever had in ten years...forgot one quest all the way thru our meal. Clumsy, inattentive, no idea hoe to meet our needs. Frustrating and disappointing for a 100.00 meal. When 8 tipped her 15% it was obvious she was mad...very upset as it was our father's day celebration.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Detroit
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went for a Father’s Day dinner and had a wonderful experience. Our server, Jack, was attentive, anticipated our needs, and was pleasant and engaging. The food was amazing, as usual! We had the Family Style Chicken Dinner. We love going to Zehender’s every chance we get!
LK
LoriK
Detroit
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
The server was outstanding. The table was available at the reserved time. We were at the peak of a father's day crowd. We understand it being noisy.
AJ
AmyJ
Detroit
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Zehnder's has customer service down well!! Our table was in the middle of a fairly noisy atmosphere which really was the only downside of our experience.
CA
CraigA
Detroit
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience3
Great service but the all you can eat chicken dinner was cold. For $29.00 each person I expect a hot meal. We used to visit monthly but only go back on some special occasions. Based on the variation in food quality we will likely not return.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Father’s Day
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Celebrating Father’s Day at Zehnders was a great choice. No long wait time. Efficient service.
VD
VickiD
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience4
The chicken was dry and cold. The mashed potatoes were dry and not creamy at all. The “prime rib” did not taste like prime rib rather roast beef and not good flavor. We were not pleasantly full when we left. First time though in 40+ years.
CB
ChrisB
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall3food4service4ambience1
This trip will most likely be the last. It was not enjoyable the way our family remembered it from years ago. The food was just OK, definitely NOT worth the $38.95 per person price tag, which does not even include a beverage. The Prime Rib was a huge disappointment, it came looking like thin burnt leather slices with gravy poured all over it to camouflage it. We were expecting nice pink, herb slow roasted Prime Rib with Au Jus. The green beans were shriveled up and hard. The buttered noodles, that we have always liked and look forward to, were not the same, they lacked the buttery flavor and crumb topping. The bowls and platters of family style food came out very sparce, not even enough for everyone at our table to get a small serving. Then having to wait for our server to come by to check on us was annoying. Even the famous chicken was a disappointment, it lacked flavor and was dry. The service was mediocre, although our server was extremely friendly, she clearly was over worked and burdened with too many tables. We waited long periods of time to get food, and honestly, it was delivered barely warm to room temperature, not hot, or cold in the case of the salads. The atmosphere was awful, reminded me of a high school cafeteria, loud and lots of commotion. A restaurant that is always busy should be prepared and know how to do things right. It is not as if they had a single busy day out of the blue.
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Brewdaddy
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was my son’s birthday this month and Father’s Day.
LS
LennyS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Been going for yesrs and never disappointed! I grew up eating at my German grandparents farm and it brings back so many good memories of Sunday dinners!
CC
CynthiaC
Detroit
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Zehnders - always fantastic food and equally great service!
AV
AndreaV
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Moses was the best server! He was super quick and efficient, and so friendly!!
JJ
JaJa
New York Area
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always good food and service. Value for the dollar is high!
PA
PAMELAK
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had no problem picking our meal, always get the family style dinner
DB
DebraB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have dined many times at Zender's and I have to say this was one of the best experiences we have ever had. Our server was very friendly and courteous. She made sure we had what we needed and the pace of the meal was great. The food itself was wonderful! Probably the best we've ever had at Zender's! We will be back, for sure!!
KB
KarenB
Portland
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall3food5service5ambience3
Very cold in the dining room and uncomfortable. Requested it warmer but it never happened. Food was good but the cold made it necessary to hurry and eat so we could leave. Won’t go back for in dining, but would consider take out.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 16, 2022
overall4food4service2ambience3
Good food and experience, however nothing was hot. Tepid gravy over cold mash potatoes. No so yummy
SM
SueM
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We enjoy dinners there several times a year. Family Style Chicken Dinner is our favorite! Everything is always delicious. Looking forward to our next visit.

Safety precautions

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- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

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- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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Zehnder's of Frankenmuth offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (877) 725-0019.

Zehnder's of Frankenmuth is rated 4.7 stars by 7307 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 27, 2022

9:30 PM

Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(877) 725-0019

730 S Main St Frankenmuth, MI 48734

Additional information

Neighborhood
Frankenmuth
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–9:30 pm
Cuisines
American, German
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
John Zehnder
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.zehnders.com/
Phone number
(877) 725-0019
Catering
Zehnder's has over 150 years of experience serving guests, and now we can bring this tradition to you. Zehnder's is your one-stop caterer. Along with chicken dinners, we can provide everything from the appetizers and bar to your dinner and dessert! We can prepare a small buffet for 30 people, or have a steak and rib grill for 500. Let Zehnder's talented chefs and professional staff help make your special event a memorable one.

Zehnder's of Frankenmuth

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

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Chicken Pot Pie

Chicken In Phyllo

Chicken Gravy

Soup

Our Homemade Noodle Soup

Appetizers

Zehnder's Creamy Cabbage Salad

Large Curd Cottage Cheese

Our House-Made Cranberry Relish

Zehnder's Cheese Spread with Garlic Toast

Our House-Made Chicken Liver Paté

A Selection of Our Freshly Baked Breads

Whole Fruit Preserves

Entrée

Frankenmuth Golden Fried Chicken

Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Chicken Gravy

Grandma Zehnder's Dressing

Buttered Egg Noodles

Seasonal Garden Vegetable

Dessert

Vanilla or Chocolate Soft Serve Ice Cream or Orange Sherbet

Children's Family Style

Children's Family Style

Add a Second Entrée to Your Family Style Dinner

Bavarian Sausages

Great Lakes Walleye

Breaded Jumbo Shrimp

Wiener Schnitzel

Zehnder's Family Style Feast Dinner

Zehnder's Family Style Feast Dinner

Add One of Our Signature Shareable Sides

Sautéed Chicken Livers$6.95

Bowl of Chicken Giblets in Gravy$4.95

Sautéed Sweet & Sour Red Cabbage$4.95

Zehnder's Original Chicken Recipes

Rotisserie Half Chicken$29.95

Chicken In Phyllo$34.95

Chicken Schnitzel Parmesan$30.95

Sautéed Chicken Liver Plate$24.95

Steaks, Schnitzels & Sausage

Prime Rib Au Jus*$38.95

Heritage Steak*$37.95

Grilled New Zealand Lamb Chops

Pork Schnitzel St. Julian$34.95

Schnitzel Franconian

Bavarian Sausage$29.95

Seafood Selections

Great Lakes Yellow Perch$34.95

Norwegian Salmon$34.95

Breaded Shrimp$34.95

Vegetarian Selections

Portabella Ravioli$26.95

Eggplant Parmesan$23.95

Fire Roasted Vegetable Quesadilla$18.95

Vegetable Mac and Cheese$19.95

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