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Zehnder's of Frankenmuth

4.6
4.6
9019 Reviews
$30 and under
American
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.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 188 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    American, German

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (877) 725-0019

  • 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.

  • 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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What 9,019 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Most Booked

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  1. JacquelineR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoy Zenders food and hospitality so much we come back several times throughout the year. The town of Frankenmuth in itself is very enjoyable! Food, drink, shopping or just a walk around town to enjoy the beautiful river and building!!
  2. ADuke

    Detroit

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Incredible service, food was good, not worth the price though. The ambiance was not as good as Bavarian Inn, but the food was consistent.
  3. CherylW

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Other Than sitting in the basement.... the food was good the service was great and the money well spent. I do think that if you have reservations you should at least eat above ground as opposed to those who just show up.
  4. CyndiK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food! Super friendly wait staff! Very quick service for such a busy place! They even got us in earlier than our reservation and on a holiday weekend! Highly recommend!!
  5. Stephanie

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall1food1service2ambience3
    The food is absolutely awful. They over book and can’t not deliver. Some how this is suppose to the be the best. I don’t get it, cheese spread and crackers, am I supposed to be excited? The chicken is dry and needs a better process with seasoning.
  6. SheriD

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Sadly, we came all the way to try the food and I could of made it better from a box. It was very noisy and full of dogs in the restaurant. Can’t even make this up…time to get better ownership and management.
  7. JJB2

    Cleveland

    38 reviews

    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Once again a great chicken dinner. Added the lake walleye which was delicious as was the pork schnitzel. Can’t go wrong with Zehnders
  8. LyndsayB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience3
    We come here every year on memorial weekend. Enjoy it very much. Reservations made the process foolproof and we were seated immediately. Highly recommend the chicken dinner.
  9. MelissaH

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall3food1service4ambience4
    The prime rib comes out medium well done and tasts like roastbeef.
  10. DiannaN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was fantastic! Even on a Holiday weekend out wait was very short
  11. LillyM

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall2food5service2ambience3
    Good food but awful waitress:( we’re planning to come back again!
  12. KimN

    Detroit

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went for the Balloon festival and had dinner here at Zenders. Great as always. Our waitress was wonderful!
  13. BruceK

    Detroit

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Zehnder's is always a wondeful experience. Food and service are outstanding.
  14. JudithB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and outstanding service..a highlight of our trip
  15. BeccaA

    Detroit

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Zehenders is the best! I suggest you use these app to make a reservation. It's quick & easy!
  16. JoshS

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Been there several times. This last time we had Alexis as our server. She did a fabulous job. Highly recommend!
  17. Tracy

    Alabama

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall2food2service3ambience2
    I’m sorry but we just had a horrible experience and the food was not good at all!
  18. jilld

    Detroit

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Always have great service and we love all the side dishes. It’s a beautiful drive to get there although it’s about an hour and a half from our home. Lovely town and we do enjoy all the food but not necessarily the chicken. I don’t get any chicken and my husband orders walleye, but we both eat family style because we love the sides.
  19. Tammyfaye

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Tasty chicken that beats out all local rivals. Excellent sides and generous portions. Plenty of leftovers to take home too. Service was wonderful with cheerful, smiling attendants. Highly recommend this place to anyone looking for quiet, elegant ambiance and a wonderful family dining experience.
  20. RobertB

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Ordered the family style chicken dinner. Lots of food! All Good. Fried chicken is just average, nothing special. Waitress (Makenzie) was exceptional! Overall, a very good experience. I would recommend you try it if you haven’t already.
  21. SteveM

    Detroit

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service. Excellent food. Such a gem of a restaurant.
  22. SandraB

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was very tasty & the serve was excellent. Very nice place to go with your family.
  23. JanD

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    The stuffing is very soggy and mushy. The main dishes are very salty.
  24. GailH

    Detroit

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    It’s always a treat to visit Zehnder’s but I do feel the food is getting quite pricey. While the quantity of food you get is excellent, I don’t feel the quality is quite at that level. But it’s always an enjoyable experience because it’s Frankenmuth!
  25. Bugsey94

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always our favorite! We were put into a smaller room which was great. It was quiet. My mother is losing her hearing and wears aids. Loud noises bother her. So this room was perfect!
  26. GeraldM

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always, I loved our trip to Frankenmuth. Server was super friendly, glad we went as always, I got the chicken dinner and enjoyed it. The server was just so super friendly helped us out with the ordering. Wonderful time once again. Thank you.
  27. ElizaM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always love eating at Zehnder's of Frankenmuth. A long time friend and I make a point to meet there in May to celebrate our birthdays.
  28. ctaylor5400

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Everything was good. I think Frankenmuth is more tourist than fine dining. Almost $30 for a chicken dinner is overpriced to me. Our Server was amazing! The atmosphere was nice but needed more sound absorbers in the large dining room. It is very loud and hard to have a conversation. I still had a good time and will probably come back.
  29. Grateful

    Detroit

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    The last few times, and everybody else says the same thing your chicken is dry and very over cooked. It was my birthday dinner or I would’ve said something.
  30. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    Took my wife and mother for Mothers Day (albeit a week late). 4 of us had the chicken dinner and I got the Bavarian sausage platter. I was very disappointed. Spatzle was way over cooked to the point it was almost like porridge and was flavorless and the boel it came in was full of water. The sausages were sub-par for a Bavarian themed restaurant in a Bavarian themed town. One was dry and mushy, one was bland, and one was pretty good. Disappointing for a $30 meal.
  31. KathyI

    Detroit

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Overall, the experience was good waitress was I feel a little overwhelmed. We were there a lot longer than we planned to be.
  32. JeremyF

    Detroit

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was excellent and the service was fantastic!
  33. Chelsea

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Food was okay, not the best or most flavorful. Its more about the experience. Its a fun atmosphere and interesting dining experience with the family meal and all of the different foods that come out.
  34. KarenR

    Toronto

    15 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Should be able to choose the appetizers and not have all of them brought as there was so much wastage. Everything else was great. I just don’t like seeing good food thrown away.
  35. SusanF

    Detroit

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience. The service is timed well between courses and the waitress was really friendly. The food is incredible and lots of variety. I would definitely recommend.
  36. KyleK

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Terrific service and always delicious all-you-can-eat chicken dinner. A must when visiting Frankenmuth.
  37. FredR

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent place to eat. We go there everytime that we visit Michigan.
  38. DianeS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed our meal at Zehnder’s, the food was great. We had the best hostess she was very friendly and accommodating, she made our experience very pleasant. It is a very nice place to relax and enjoy, they do not try to rush you.
  39. HenryM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always the food was great - we had the family style chicken- the service was good- a very nice dinner.
  40. Trek8000

    Detroit

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Good service this time around. Food was pretty good. Dinning rooms can be quite loud as tables are very close together.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

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

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

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

Zehnder's of Frankenmuth is rated 4.6 stars by 9019 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 188 times today
Google Map for Zehnder's of Frankenmuth

730 S Main St, Frankenmuth, MI 48734

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Frankenmuth

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–9:00 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

  • 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.

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