Zehnder's of Frankenmuth

4.6

7558 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

Aug 15, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 148 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(877) 725-0019

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
American, German
Hours of operation
Daily 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$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$35.95
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$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 7,558 people are saying

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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Detroit / Eastern Michigan
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and as always great food
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NEOgal
Indiana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had an excellent experience. Hope to be back soon!
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sjay1
Detroit
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall2food4service5ambience1
We opted to dine indoors instead of outdoors because it was a little chilly outside. But when we got into the dining room, it was colder than it was outside. Uncomfortably cold. My husband had to leave the restaurant to go out and buy us sweatshirts so that we would be able to eat comfortably.
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StevenV
Charleston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Zehnder’s serves up the Bavarian dining experience with their wonderful chicken dinner served family style. You will not go away hungry!
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DeniseS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, the chicken was excellent, and the portions were huge and you did not leave hungry. Service was fantastic
MF
MelissaF
Cincinnati
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great visit and meal! Delicious food and great people.
DP
DennisP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience! Fun atmosphere and always good food!
MK
MelanieK
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Zehnders always serves top notch food and is a yearly transition for our group of friends. We had our best experience yet when we went. Our server Alexis was the most attentive, friendly and funny server we have ever had and we will request her from now on. Always a delightful experience!!!
MR
MikeR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Amazing as always. Been coming here every two or three years for 35 years. Best chicken in the world.
KB
KBFoodie
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience4
All four of us had the all you can eat family style dinner. We had all we could eat and at no point did the server keep us waiting despite the fact the place was busy. Excellent service.
DB
DavidB
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall3food4service4ambience3
Only 2 of us and we were seated at a table for 6 and table was at entrance and aisle.
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Patty
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall3food3service5ambience5
All in all a good time just a bit pricey to do with a large family. I do understand that inflammation has sky rocketed. Worst that I can remember .
AB
AmyB
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always wonderful food and friendly service when we go!
HR
HeatherR
Grand Rapids
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had reservations for in early, quick service and the food was delicious. My opinion it’s a bit pricey but for a special treat it was great!
CL
ChristineL
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful visit! Our server was amazing!! Food was great and plenty and everyone was extremely friendly!!!
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Jackie
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Rebecca was very friendly and courteous. We enjoyed her and would asked for her area again.
MR
MiROl
Detroit
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall3food3service3ambience3
The chicken was very dry … our server became neglectful - we waited a long time for her to even return to request more dark meat chicken - only yo be told they didn’t have any and it would be a wait. Very disappointed
KB
KenB
Richmond
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food3service4ambience2
We both had the all you can eat chicken dinner we really enjoyed the cabbage side dish, the breads, the liver pate was very very good. Our server, Tyler, was excellent! We are seniors and it was just way way too much for us and felt bad that so much food was going to waste. May I suggest you have senior portions on your menu. Also we were in the oldest part of the restaurant at a table for four right by the kitchen and it was a freeway sitting there very uncomfortable.
RB
RichardB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Zehnder’s has always been our go to place for celebrations. We are part of the Birthday club and usually take advantage of that. The food is always good and it is just a wonderful place to meet with family or friends.
BF
BarbaraF
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall2food2service3ambience3
Was mainly disappointed with the food. The stuffing was mushy, potatoes instant and corn overcooked. Chicken broasted was ok. Bar did not know how to make a mojito. I have not been here in a couple decades and probably not going back any time soon.
DC
DebC
Detroit
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience4
A fun family experience! Some of the food could use some updating, but overall a great meal!
CM
CherylM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great dining experience with family. The family style chicken dinner came with many wonderful appetizers. The Raspberry preserves was a favorite!
LM
LarryM
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sat outside… very nice!!! Food and service were both fantastic. Can’t wait to go again!
LB
LisaB
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food3service5ambience5
We had a wonderful server. She was very attentive to our needs and very pleasant. The chicken salad croissant had too much mayo and was messy. The house-made chips were dark, overdone, chewy, and needed more salt.
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Dryfly1
Naples
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience4
food was good, not great...server very good...ambiance disturbed by nearby noisy kid
KM
KeithM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always excellent. Food and service staff always good.
KG
KrisG
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Waitress was exceptional! Food was great! Price a little high, but for a vacation treat, it was great.
NN
NancyN
Northern MI
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Waiters was very friendly!
NC
NoraC
Detroit
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was really good The service was good too
JA
JessicaA
Indiana
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
A family favorite since I was little! Got to take my Kids there and I hope the tradition continues
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall3food2service5ambience3
We were not told about the a la crate menu. We had the daily special which was too much food for two people. The chicken and ribs were underwhelming. The best part of the meal was the cabbage salad. Very disappointing for the price and hype.
PC
PaulC
Detroit
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great family night. We celebrated two birthdays and had amazing service and great food.
TO
TeresaO
Detroit
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience4
Everything was pretty good. The stuffing could use some work- it’s just a blob of wet bread with sage mixed in. Otherwise it was good
G
Grinchbagx
Detroit
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food! Great staff! It was a lively time! The chicken man was out for a good time!
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lisab
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amy was our waitress and was SUPER!! Nice, funny and efficient! We enjoyed it very much and will definitely be back again!
JM
JMac
Detroit
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We LOVED our waiter, and we loved the food. Always so delish. We had a booth which we actually commented about how nice it was because we it was private, large enough that you can sit comfortably had we had 2 more and the higher sides allowed us to have private conversations and hear each other perfectly. All in all great job as usual!
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courtneyt
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Better than the Bavarian Inn across the street. More space to sit, same food and less wait time. Use open table and went right in and was seated.
MK
MatthewK
Toledo
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
We come to Zehnders often.. but this trip the food quality was a bit poor. The chicken was very dry and the vegetable side was mushy. This is very odd for Zehnders, usually our food is spot on. We love the feeling when we are there.. apart of the family traditions.
AP
AlanP
Nashville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Zehnders lived up to the hype. Food was ample and very tasty. Plenty of choices to enjoy
SO
SarahO
Cleveland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food and great service! My family always makes a point to have dinner here when we are in the area!

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

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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 4.6 stars by 7558 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

Aug 15, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 148 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(877) 725-0019

730 S Main St, Frankenmuth, MI 48734

Additional information

Neighborhood
Frankenmuth
Hours of operation
Daily 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

World Famous Family Style Chicken Dinner

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$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$35.95

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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