Zehnder's of Frankenmuth
German Restaurant and Beer Garden$$$$
Frankenmuth
"I so love the chicken dinners and all the baked goods.....Yum"(29 Tips)
"Best green beans, dressing and butter noodles!"(4 Tips)
"... the little bistro and same food that you get upstairs"(5 Tips)
"Can't go wrong with the all you can eat deal."(14 Tips)
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do yourself a favor and sign up for the birthday club. it is completely free and you receive zero spam from it. you get a FREE dinner in the month of your birthday! love the family-style dinner!Upvoted Dec 28, 2024
Wendy CarranzaJuly 8, 2013I'm still full from the amazing chicken dinner, and I ate it two days ago. ;) Great food, great staff. Plenty of seating, so don't let a line deter you.
Joseph LawsonSeptember 23, 2018Literally been coming my entire life. My parents intro me as a baby. I passed it to my kids and hopefully they will too. A Michigan tradition. Especially great at Christmas 🎄
Donna BardoczSeptember 27, 2016Love the family style chicken dinner! The homemade jam is excellent as is the buttered noodles and of course the chicken! Birthday dessert is excellent! Our server Heather was great!!! 👍❤️👍
Harvey TomSeptember 25, 2017Weekend buffet is good if you don’t want to spring for the all you can eat chicken dinner. Cant get enough of the home made chicken soup nor the liver pate. Pepsi products.
Danish RahmanApril 3, 2016This place is famous for its fried chicken but their chicken pâté coleslaw is awesome too. Check our bakery for some delicious sugar free creations!
MK HosteinFebruary 27, 2019Torri was our waitress - great service. Excellent food. After 61 years apart my brothers & sisters reunited for the first time with a dinner here at Zenders.
Marcel SantizAugust 9, 2012Buy a family pack and eat at the Z-Cafe. It takes less time and is far less expensive than the upstairs but the same great food. Get dessert from the bakery and be sure to try a Napoleon.
Chicken dinner for 4 for takeout from the Z Cafe downstairs is a good deal. Just beware that their service might be slipping a bit when it's really busy; they need a devoted pickup area.
Michelle CristOctober 15, 2013A must stop, if you find yourself in Frankenmuth. We ate downstairs this time, and it was delicious. Michigan Cherry Salad - DELICIOUS
Lynn GleasonAugust 1, 2021Awesome birthday lunch! Awesome service! Every birthday! Love Zehnder’s! And the free Christmas ornament at Bronner’s is always really nice!
- Charles TabangcoraDecember 9, 2010This is the best chicken in the area. Key word area. Definitely not like the South but good. Nice flaky crispy batter on the chicken. Can't go wrong with the all you can eat deal.
Keith WolfeDecember 4, 2019The Family style meal is well worth the price! Beautiful decor during the holidays
Andrea Kaye ZMarch 10, 2013Eat upstairs for lunch. prices about the same but you get a nicer atmosphere. The quesadilla was really good. The wings were horrible. If you want chicken just get the chicken dinner.- DarianJune 13, 2012The chicken dinner is mediocre to okay. But the ambiance and oddity of the place make up for it. All you can eat chicken. It's a time capsule of late 80s early 90s culture.
Roy GreeniaDecember 28, 2024Emily was very attentive! Apple chicken breast is Yummy! Corn and Buttered Noodles well prepared.
I'll pick Zehnder's over Bavarian Inn every time. Love their menu so much more. Awesome staff!
- Cindy MatherJuly 26, 2015Best green beans, dressing and butter noodles! The chicken was very dry...tasty breading though.
Tim StrzalkowskiMay 29, 2010The bakery is the best part. We always buy extra for family and friends. The coffe cake freeze great, cut into serving sizes and freeze for a quick taste of Frankenmuth.
Russ HerschlerDecember 23, 2011The chicken is great, but they also have great German food.Schnitzel, spaetzel, bratwurst, saurkraut and more....
Gabriela ZuritaDecember 6, 2014Make a reservation first. It will save you a lot of time waiting in a 45 min. Line!
Erin BrodhagenOctober 4, 2014Normally, the service is not bad, but tonight, our server took way to long and it took us 2 hours due to this bad service. I will be back, but tonight was just super bad. Not up to normal standards.
The chicken is subpar HOWEVER the veiner schnitzel is delicious. The sides are also top notch.
Join Zehnder's Rewards! Get a free dinner on your birthday month, then for a couple of bucks more, come on Sunday for the buffet... Really worth it!
Eric RSeptember 3, 2011Order half portion when possible. Servings are too large. A family of five can split one hot chicken sandwich and be satisfied.
Jonathon FalconMay 28, 2011Eat at the cafe downstairs. It's the same food just pick & choose for a quick lunch
- Krystal McgrewMarch 11, 2015The chicken dinner was not great but not terrible either. Overall with all the sides included with our meals and the amazing service I would give it about a 7 out of 10.
Dr. Davis PrinterAugust 17, 2013Surprisingly clean restrooms considering the amount of greasy fried chicken being slung through here!- Zachary kinneyNovember 12, 2012Great service downstairs in the little bistro and same food that you get upstairs
Nathan HughesJanuary 7, 2012The secret dinner, ask for the captains platter and you'll get prime rib with your chicken.
- Danielle Desousa, FL Mortgage Lender #1649268November 30, 2014All you can chicken dinner! Great food and lots of it!
This is the pretty Colonial looking Restaurant accross from the Bavarian one.
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Zehnder's of Frankenmuth
730 S Main St (btwn Rosstal St. & Covered Bridge Lane)
Frankenmuth, MI 48734
United States
Frankenmuth, MI 48734
United States
Hospitality abounds with traditional family style chicken dinners and tantalizing breads and pastries in the world-famous Zehnder's of Frankenmuth restaurant. Dinners range from $15 to $21, with kid's portions available. Open seven days a week.
Open until 8:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 11:00 AM–8:00 PM
- Fri–Sun
- 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
(989) 652-0400
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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