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Zehnder's of Frankenmuth

4.6
4.6
9050 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.

Make a reservation

2 people

8:30 PM


Booked 70 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

Popular dishes

What 9,050 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

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Most Booked

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  1. JADONM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The service was absolutely amazing and the food was very well presented. Very nice ambiance
  2. SharonJ

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was wonderful and our server, Anna, was the best we have ever had.
  3. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We all loved it . Service was fantastic. Food was hot and delicious. Will definitely be back again.
  4. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Chicken was dry which was disappointing. Food was decent, not what I remember it being years ago. Service was great though. Very quick. Server was very kind and attentive. Restaurant was clean and efficiently ran.
  5. SteveN

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    server was top notch, couldn't ask for any better service.
  6. AustinC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    My family would go to Zehnder's a few times a year while I was growing up, and while it's been 20+ years since I've been, the atmosphere hasn't changed a bit and the quality food hasn't changed either. It more than lived up to my expectations and hopes.
  7. Becsgf

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    I've eaten here many times and never had a bad experience until now. My husband ordered the all you care to eat chicken dinner. His was served as usual. I'm gluten sensitive and ordered the gf half roasted chicken dinner. What I got was 3 cut up pieces of basically meatless bones served on a salad plate. Nothing else. No potatoes and no vegetables. I was still ok, because I was looking forward to the gf rolls and spreads. No rolls. I was served dry crumbly and tasteless bread. I was unable to use the spreads on this. I sat and nibbled on cranberry relish while my husband feasted. I really hope this an isolated incident. It was so nice to have a place where I could order a meal and have the same type of experience as my family. But I honestly wouldn't go back for the meal I was served.
  8. Edward

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall3food3service2ambience2
    We made reservations, so we were surprised to be seated in the bar and not the dining room. There were 3 adults, and 2 small children seated next to us. The girls were constantly running around the table, and getting in the way of the staff going in and out to the patio. Service was very slow. A table of 6 was seated after we had placed our order, and was served and left before we were served dessert. We felt like since it was just the 2 of we not a priority. Another couple came in after us and was completely ignored. They left after waiting for about 10 minutes for a server to acknowledge them. Was not the restaurant we remembered from 35 years ago. Hope this was an exception.
  9. dean

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Zehnder's in Frankenmuth is one of my favorite restaurants. The food is always exceptional. The family style chicken dinner is the way to go. Count on plenty of leftovers!
  10. TamaraF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was outstanding and food was good. We were able to get seated quickly even though we were early.
  11. ChrisA

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    always amazing ! best chicken and service! butter noodles are the best !
  12. AndrewL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food and server was terrific. Got the chicken dinner which is what they are known for.
  13. TammyDLicious

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    Unfortunately they’d run out of the locally sourced vegetable right before they served us, and instead went for some frozen corn which was mushy and bland.
  14. RobertM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great time and a very good waitress. She was awesome
  15. DebJ

    Grand Rapids

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Another excellent dinner! Kim our waitress was great
  16. Mollie

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The chicken was excellent & side dishes very good. Our waiter was friendly & brought food quickly.
  17. ChadG

    Toronto

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great meal as usual. We will be back again soon. Thanks again Sam for taking great care of us!
  18. MICHELEQ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have dinner at Sanders at least twice a year. The all you can eat chicken dinner with all the sides, is our absolute favorite.
  19. KristynV

    Detroit

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Excellent waiter, very accommodating and attentive
  20. PaulC

    Detroit

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was great. Service was great. Only negative was I know they were busy but felt like they added tables so you were sitting on top of table next to you.
  21. MelissaS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice tradition for us to eat here when we’re in Frankenmuth. Always good food and service.
  22. Maryann

    Detroit

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service. Always a pleasure. Now featuring outdoor seating.
  23. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Green beans were the veggie. Everything was good and Lots of food
  24. Badge204

    Detroit

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a perfect visit to Zehnders. The special request seating was exactly as we hoped for. Our meal was excellent, outstanding “homemade” recipes that are what we keep coming back for year after year. We also lucked out by being treated like royalty from our favorite server, “Rebecca”. It is money well spent at a business that we cherish.
  25. KimC

    Detroit

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We wanted the Buffett but it didn’t start till noon. It was a busy weekend, would have been nice if they started that when they opened at 11.
  26. JacquelineR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    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!!
  27. ADuke

    Detroit

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    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.
  28. CherylW

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    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.
  29. CyndiK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    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!!
  30. Stephanie

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    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.
  31. SheriD

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    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.
  32. ROBERTC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Good food a little on the expensive side, but for a little family celebration, quite enjoyable.
  33. JJB2

    Cleveland

    38 reviews

    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    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
  34. LyndsayB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    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.
  35. MelissaH

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

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

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

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

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

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

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    No one eats 30.00 worth of food… so I think my favorite and everyone else’s favorite is way overpriced! I know that it’s a tourist thing but seriously, us regulars are the ones that suffer!
  39. KimN

    Detroit

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

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

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waitress was excellent. She was very friendly and fast. And the food was great!

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 9050 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

8:30 PM


Booked 70 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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