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: 4.6

4.6

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$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

Jan 28, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 187 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(877) 725-0019

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
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$35.95
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$31.95
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*$39.95
"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*$38.95
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$40.95
- Four Chops (Gluten Free)$43.95
Pork Schnitzel St. Julian$35.95
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$32.95
- Veal$33.95
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
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
- Market Price
Norwegian Salmon$35.95
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$35.95
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$24.95
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 8,600 people are saying

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

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HeatherM
Detroit
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall3food3service1ambience2
Very slow service! It was only my son and I and it took 2 hours for our food.
ML
MarkL
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall4food3service5ambience4
Chicken was dry and overcooked, something we’ve never experienced. It was a snow day and there were very few guests, so maybe it just sat and dried out. We eat there often, so while we’ll be certainly back, it was not what we habe come to expect.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and our server Gavin was amazing!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We really enjoyed our time together at Zhenders. We were seated right away and everything was great throughout our meal. Our server Nicole was phenomenal. She made sure all our wants and needs were attended to and was key to making our dining experience wonderful. The Prime Rib Buffet was excellent and I would strongly recommend to anyone who is heading to Frankenmuth to plan their meal at Zhenders.
KS
KarlS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Having a reservation is a must. We were seated right on time and the wait staff was right on us within 5 minutes with our drink orders. We come here at least 3 times a year for our birthdays...NEVER had a bad meal. Looking forward to the Snow festival.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall2food1service2ambience4
Chicken was dry ask for new platter of chicken same way. Would of had better at KFC. We were rushed Made reservations been going there since I was a kid. Won’t go back for a long time
MK
MarkK
Detroit
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love Zehnder's every time!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Detroit
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding food and service as always. We always look forward to our Frankenmuth getaways and dinner at Zehnder’s!
AP
AmeliaP
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 20, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience5
It’s a little expensive, but you get a ton of food and it tastes great!
RP
RichPam
Columbus
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food, atmosphere and staff! As always!
DL
DennisL
Detroit
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
With our reservation we were seated promptly. The waiter was a pleasure and made the Birthday dinner fun!
SK
StephenK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 18, 2023
overall5food5service2ambience5
We were sat in the Cowpath Room. Very quaint and quiet. Our server Nancy was just okay. She had a friend eating with a friend in the booth across from us…we could see and hear their conversations. She bought them plates of chicken. When we asked for more she asked well, what do you want? I said some legs. She bought us 2. I never got my glass of water. Had to ask twice for more coffee! I was a director of guest services and a brand trainer for Starwood. I understand and recognize good customer service!
MM
MarcM
Los Angeles
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Kim, our great server, was friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive. I would recommend this restaurant to everyone. And if you can get a table in Kim’s section you will be well taken care of.
MC
MaryC1985
Detroit
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on January 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service was awesome and the food was delicious. Our server was great and she went beyond to make sure we had everything and my grandson was so happy with the all the attention
ZS
ZachS
Detroit
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our Server Jessica was on top of everything. She was very nice and made sure we had everything. We made a request to sit in the Bar area, it was quiet and nice and not so packed. It was a great dinner!
DS
DaveS
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall2food2service4ambience5
The food quality has really taken a downward turn. The chicken was cold and dry. The stuffing was from the bottom of the pan (almost burnt). Chicken wings were so small it didn’t even have a drumstick portion. The second serving of chicken was considerably hotter. This is not the same level of food quality that we’ve all come to enjoy. Even with one meal being free. Things have changed. It will be a while before we come back.
M
Mary
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall3food5service4ambience4
Food as always was good and we got a booth as requested. Nice server. My only complaints are they we had to send back a fork and spoon that were dirty and prices are high . High prices I do realize are the fault of the customer who orders too much so he can take home an extra meal and inflation. Over all a nice time and grateful I could make a reservation.
GB
GeorgeB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The wait was short and well worth it. Our server was attentive and pleasant. Our food was served hot and it was fresh and delicious. It was fun to be in a dining room with lots of folks laughing and talking.
B
Badge204
Detroit
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, service and the extra nice birthday meal.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tampa
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall3food2service2ambience4
The appetizers were very good and the chicken bland as usual. The items which are meant to be served were just warm. Potatoes were made from the box kind.
CR
CarliR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We come here a few times a year and have never been disappointed! Yummy food, great atmosphere and friendly staff. Will definitely be back.
M
Mickey
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 13, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience4
The quality of the family style chicken dinner has gone down. The chicken was dry. Noodles were bland. For the $29 price we were disappointed. No complaints about our server, she was great and very accommodating.
W
anthonyW
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
birthday dinner was served in the bar.i liked the server.name was bailey very observant and very polite
BT
BarbaraT
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 12, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
Zender's has been about the same for me since I have been going there for my birthday club free meal.
L
Laura
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 10, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
Supposed to have all you can eat chicken. First platter that came to our table had every piece but my favorite, drumsticks. Waitress goes back to the kitchen then comes to our table saying it will be 5 minutes. Okay. later I asked for more. Waitress goes to the kitchen and comes back with a thigh telling me there isn’t anymore drumsticks. What? I have been going to this restaurant for 40 years. I have never had this happen and it should never happen to anyone. Their kitchen is obviously being mismanaged. Bavarian Inn is where I will be eating my chicken dinners from now on.
BE
BEACHERP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 9, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Zehnder's restaurant is a beautiful facility and it was still beautifully decorated for Christmas when we were there on January 9.
CH
CarlaH
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was perfect for our birthday celebration. Our waitress Becky was very friendly, energetic and helpful. We are long time customers. So glad the experience has remained strong for so many years!
LF
LanaFaye
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We reserved the Cow Path for my birthday meal and it was beautiful with the Christmas decorations still up. I used to work at Zehnder's 55 years ago.
j
jeanl
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 9, 2023
overall4food3service4ambience4
The chicken was dry. The fish serving was very small. The prices Have gone up considerably.
JA
JayA
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience5
Food always good. We did not care for the green beans that are served on Sundays. Waitress was friendly and attentive but with what appeared to be just a few tables. Did not see her as much as we would have liked. Behind on refills both food and drinks.
F
Familyforever
Grand Rapids
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went for 2 birthdays, was great as usual ! Good food.
KM
KarenM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful time. We sat in the Cowpath which is quite quaint. The waitress was great, took good care of us. The food never disappoints. We will always remember our dinner. It was for my birthday and it was perfect. Next time we will try the buffet. Heard great things about that.
c
carla
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience3
I would eliminate the table I was at. I was right next to the buffet carving station and every waiter/waitress that went by hit my chair making for an uncomfortable dining experience. The food was great but listening to every conversation at the carving station was not enjoyable
AP
AndreaP
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great time. It was a good date night, and we had a wonderful server.
ZR
ZacharyR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Worth the hype in every way. Classy and classic, yet simple and a great value. We will be back.
RT
RodneyT
Detroit
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Wife’s Birthday
RB
RayB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
All you can eat chicken dinner is the best. Awesome.
SU
StaceyU
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server James was amazing. Came at all the right times, was very informative about the restaurant and town. We will ask for his section in future visits.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Easy to make reservation. No hassle. We always make our reservation at Zehnders. Great experience as always!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Zehnders is all you can eat and you will be stuffed when you leave. I don’t care for coleslaw and cottage cheese, but I eat it here because the coleslaw is a sweeter variety and tastes excellent. The cottage cheese is also very good. I also like the chicken soup they serve before your meal comes. The chicken is alway great. My only complaint comes from one of my onetime favorites. The noodles they bring with the chicken seems to have changed. I used to eat tons of it but whatever they cook it in doesn’t taste good anymore. It seems to be some type of oil that doesn’t taste anything like butter. They taste almost fishy which would be strange for noodles. It would be nice to know what they have done to that recipe. Overall it’s a great family experience and we will continue to go when we visit coming from Georgia.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- 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

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 8600 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

Jan 28, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 187 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(877) 725-0019

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

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

World Famous Family Style Chicken Dinner

Soup

Our House-Made 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$35.95

Chicken Schnitzel Parmesan$31.95

Sautéed Chicken Liver Plate$24.95

Steaks, Schnitzels & Sausage

Prime Rib au Jus*$39.95

Heritage Steak*$38.95

Grilled New Zealand Lamb Chops

Pork Schnitzel St. Julian$35.95

Schnitzel Franconian

Bavarian Sausage$29.95

Seafood Selections

Great Lakes Yellow Perch

Norwegian Salmon$35.95

Breaded Shrimp$35.95

Vegetarian Selections

Portabella Ravioli$26.95

Eggplant Parmesan$24.95

Fire Roasted Vegetable Quesadilla$18.95

Vegetable Mac and Cheese$19.95

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