Let me just say..... THIS PLACE IS BUSSIN!!! The pickle chips, pure deliciousness! The burgers are so tasty you're going to want another! We got sat at a balcony with a river side view that was gorgeous! Our waitress Abby, not just GOATED, she is THE GOAT! She always had a smile on her face and was ready to serve us. She one of the sweetest people you will ever meet! She kept our drinks refilled and checked in on us making sure we have everything we need. I hope we see her again! She literally NEEDS a raise! I would definitely recommend coming here! The whole Frankenmuth area is so cute and quaint that you could explore for hours! read more

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Since neither of us were very hungry, we decided to pass on the normal Zehnders Family Style Chicken Dinner. A friend had recommended the brewery and said they had good pub food so we decided to dine here. We dined outside on the patio and had a perfect view of the river below. We even ended up seeing the paddle boat as it docked!! I had a mocktail which contained housemaid watermelon juice, and ginger beer and was very refreshing. My nephew ordered a pizza with pepperoni and cheese, and I ordered the fish and chips. Both of us were shocked when the pizza arrived as its size was far from personal pizza size . It was at least a medium! You could tell it had been made in a pizza oven. The crust was nice and crispy and golden brown with a little bit of char on the back. Yum.!! My nephew who is somewhat of a pizza connoisseur said it was very good. It was loaded with cheese and plenty of pepperoni too. My fish and chips were supposed to be beer, battered in one of the ales that they make here but in all honesty it really didn't taste like it to me. It tasted like a standard frozen cod that had been pre-battered so I was disappointed. It wasn't that it wasn't tasty. It just was not what I expected. The coleslaw was also quite interesting. I'm not sure what it was made of, but it was not the shredded cabbage style, but I am used to -the french fries were french fries - nothing spectacular and did not taste like they had been fresh cut. I had asked our server what was more popular between the fish and chips and the schnitzel and she had advised the fish and chips were more popular and her own personal preference. We were both too full to even take a look at the dessert menu and again had plenty of food left over. My nephew took his pizza with him. Service was very good being outside. I know it had to have been kind of a pain to come and check on us periodically but our staff member did so with perfect frequency. I think I'd definitely return here to try a burger, but I can't recommend the fish and chips. My nephew definitely recommends the pizza.!! read more

Frankenmuth Brewery - Outside the brewery. - American Near Me - Frankenmuth, Michigan

The waitress was lovely. Does that get the place 3 stars? The beer was mediocre. This was such a disappointment. The Dunkel wasn't as good as the mass-produced version I had earlier in the day. The other type was fruity was got sickening as it was too sweet. Still better than the standard American beer people drink but not good for this type of brewery. The Christmas Town Pretzel was okay. I prefer a standard pretzel, but others enjoyed it. The mustard was very good and the cheese wasn't bad. The Big Dipper was average. The shaved prime rib was rather dry, so the au jus came in handy. Overall, it was an okay sandwich but not one I would rave about. Overall, this town does not have good places to eat, so this could be your best offer. read more

Food was good, overpriced but likely in line with the area. I enjoyed my classic cheese pizza which was large enough to split. My brother wanted the Rueben but they were sold out. That happens, but they did not tell us when we got our menus, so he had to scramble to find an alternate selection during the ordering process. He ordered the brewery burger and was told they are out of bacon jam which is a unique ingredient of the dish! It's a $19 burger guys. Nice interior, I am a fan of the giant brew kettles and patio. read more

Frankenmuth Brewery - Cheese pizza - American Near Me - Frankenmuth, Michigan

Finally had the opportunity to visit Frankenmuth Brewery a couple of times and have had a great experience each time. In my mind, I expected to sit at the bar and be overwhelmed by 30 different beers on tap but that wasn't the case at all. They had about 10 different beers on draft to choose from and I liked each one I tried. The bartenders have always been very communicative and offer recommendations if requested. My wife loves their Hef and describes it as one of the best, if not the best one she's had. Food was good too; their fish and chips are hard to beat. read more

Frankenmuth Brewery - American Near Me - Frankenmuth, Michigan

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I stopped in for a drink with my mother in law after walking through the shops at Frankenmuth. It was a nice ambience and good service. We didn't order any food, just drinks. I would definitely visit again on a return trip to Frankenmuth. read more

Frankenmuth Brewery - The right is the Frankenmuth American Blonde Ale - American Near Me - Frankenmuth, Michigan

Finn and tasty place however for a brew bun I was a little disappointed in the fish and chips. The coleslaw (kale slaw actually) was the saving grace of the mean. Great staff tho!!! Sit on the patio if you can and over look the river!!!! read more

Frankenmuth Brewery - American Near Me - Frankenmuth, Michigan

Overall, we had a decent visit here. We both grabbed beer flights, and our favourite brews were Batch 69, the Hot Rocket Jalapeño Blonde, and the Christmas Beer which came with a cinnamon-sugar rim that was such a nice festive touch. Really enjoyed that. For an appetizer, we ordered the Truffle Parmesan Tots, and those were awesome; crispy, flavourful, and a great start to the meal. For my main, I went with the Brewery Burger. It was okay, not bad, not great. The bacon was crispy, and I liked that they served a fresh leaf of lettuce on the side instead of letting it steam on the burger. I just wish the patty itself was juicier, and a lot of the flavour ended up coming from the oil of the onion rings. Very average overall. My wife ordered the vegetarian Southwest Bowl and really enjoyed it; super fresh, and the cilantro amount was perfect. The one big downside: she found a piece of pulled pork in her supposedly vegetarian meal and had to pull it out of her mouth. Definitely something they need to be more careful with, especially when it comes to dietary restrictions. Worth checking out for the beer, but the food was a mixed bag for us. For more reviews and adventures, check out A&M Roam on YouTube! read more

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Out of all the restaurants in Frankenmuth, this is the one I gravitate to. I am not really a big chicken person but I do like wings. I like that this place has a lot of different options so everyone can enjoy the food. The dining area is massive. We got a table near a wall and we were able to fit out wagon in. The only issue is we told the person 3 times we need high chairs and she never brought them. She gave my kids a menu but no crayons. Once our waiter came to get drinks, we told him the issues wnd he resolved them. Once we ordered our food, the only issue is that the wait is pretty long to get it. I gave my kids their snacks and stuff so that they wouldnt cry. They love eating my husband's fries. My husband got the chicken tender dinner and I got bbq boneless wings. We were going to try the spinach dip but we were told that it is frozen and not good. So glad we didnt order it. Next time I do want to try the pretzel because it looks amazing. The food came out hot. Our bill was super cheap. The waiter was also super nice and got us drink refills right away. read more

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My wife and I stopped in for a late lunch and we're seated in the upper dining room. We were very lucky that our server was Cherie! She did a terrific job, taking care of us, kept our beverages flowing, and spaced out food perfectly! After reviewing our beverage choices, my wife decided on a specialty cocktail while I tried their batch 69 IPA. We also ordered their buffalo chicken dip at the same time. Our dip came out after our beverages, perfectly! Not too spicy and delicious! We ordered our main dishes and Cherie, promised to space it out perfectly, she did! The Apple orzo flatbread was delicious! The flavors enhanced each other! We also split their boneless chicken wings, more like chicken breast chunks, with Parmesan garlic sauce. Not too much sauce and very delicious just like we like it!! I also ordered their root beer baked beans which was delicious as well! No a terrific visit, with the staff making it the best!! Thank you, Cherie! read more

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I came with a large group of parents and athlete kids and could not believe the incredibly fast and excellent service we received. Waiter, Jacob G, was super fantastic from greeting to ordering to remembering who got what to splitting up the bill to drink refills. I was super impressed. Old Detroit amber ale Beer was excellent. My kid loved her pizza and the fried pickle app. I ordered the chicken strip dinner and the portion was generous, especially the fries but it was just basic bar food. The beer and service were stand out. Super cute gift shop area when you first walk in. Would go back especially in a group. 20% was added for large group automatically but he more than deserved it. read more

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Updating my previous review from a few years ago. Monday at noon-busy place. Served quickly. Loved the river view. Some food items missing but a variety of flatbreads, bar food, sandwiches, German type food. read more

Frankenmuth Brewery - Wine - American Near Me - Frankenmuth, Michigan

Made a large group reservation specifically to watch the World Cup final and was told we needed to leave before the game was over because of a 2 hour limit on the table that was never mentioned when we made the reservation. I emailed to confirm they were showing the game and was offered a private room or large table with no mention of any time limit. When we were asked to leave, there were 2 people sitting on the patio, and plenty of empty tables. Our server Drew was friendly and apologetic. The supervisor who was insistent that we leave was not. Do not recommend this establishment for any special events or family gatherings. Food was average for this kind of establishment. Beer was fine but took absolutely forever to come. Food came faster than drinks which is kind of amazing. Surely there are other establishments that care about their customers and are able to communicate clearly in advance. read more

Beers were great. Service was good. Food was okay. I like the space - big and industrial vibe. Nice seating overlooking the river. Thought the pretzel was odd because of the fried. Why do we fry them? The cheese with the pretzel was good, though. French dip/Big Dipper was okay- the first half was better than the second. Maybe because it was missing cheese on it. All good. Nice visit for a drive through. Glad I got to try the beer. read more

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Excellent service, we enjoyed sitting on the patio above the river. It was fun watching the Frankenmuth Belle go up and down the river. read more

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A little frustrating that we had some issues with our food, overall the food was pretty decent, just not my favorite. Beer was not my favorite, but the wine spritzer was a good substitute. The root beer they make is pretty good. Would maybe recommend making a reservation or not waiting until you're quite hungry to get there, wait times were a bit long. read more

horrible service. Waited 15 minutes after being seated and no waiter came No acknowledgment at all. We left read more

I enjoyed the beer and the brewery too. I need to stop over more often. Great service.

Fish and chips were fantastic. Service was a little slow but the dining area was authentic.

We came during lunch on a Saturday during peak Christmas time. Our wait was an hour, no big deal for us! We had Christmas ales while we waited and they were delicious! And the bar tender was very quick and efficient! I like the warm cozy vibe of the place. But that's really where the positives stop. There's not really any options for a vegetarian here, so I got a cheese pizza. It tasted exactly like a pizza bagels back in the day. I had the biggest stomach ache after eating here, which really put a damper on our trip :( We were also seated in the heated patio, which we thought would be fine. However, it was very cold. The covering for the patio isn't tight or sealed, so the cold air is still getting in! We were freezing ! Overall, I would never recommend this place for food, but I really annoyed my beer ! read more

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Good Ambience -/ location A not busy Thursday afternoon 145pm Order their Frankenmuth brewery burger medium rare - came over cooked over well done but the toppings of it good. Should have returned it definitely not sat for $19 burger Also my Fri had fish and chips -- was good ... like a refund if possible Service ok but not over there too on follow up he car by the time she came back took too long read more

Excellent service and great outdoor seating on the river, when the weather cooperates. The deep fried giant pretzels are worth stopping in for alone! Big place, great for families and groups. Yes, on the touristy side, but, their brews are actually quite good, and we are beer snobs. Michigan cherry salad and crispy Brussels sprouts are delicious, would order both again, along with the giant pretzels! Parking can be tough, small lot, so be prepared to walk a bit. A laid back ambiance with cool hits from the 70s playing throughout. Screens all over if you're trying to catch a game. One of our fav stops whenever we are in little Bavaria. And we usually take some beer to go as well. read more

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I can say without a doubt this is one of my favorite places. Over the years there are to very distinct times I make a trip to this spot, the first being Oktoberfest and the second at some time during the Christmas Holiday. Why these two specific times you ask? Well allow me to tell you. First, I believe Oktoberfest is pretty self explanatory, but my friends and I have made it a bit of a tradition to stop here first before heading to the park. Their Oktoberfest Marzen and their Pumpkin with the cinnamon sugar rim are both so delicious. In a way I'm glad it takes me 90 minutes to get there because if it was closer I would be 300 lbs of beer. Second time of the year is during the Christmas season when they release their Christmas Town Spiced Beer. OMG!!! The Best Christmas bar none. Yum yum to the yummy yum!! Please note all the exclamation points. I've only eaten here a few times over the years but I've never had an issue with the food or the service here. They have both been spot on, and while the food isn't Michelin 3* I have always found it very good. If you're in the area and want to skip the lines at the overrated chicken places, this is so much better in every way. read more

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While on a tour... around all of Michigan... we happened upon Frankenmuth. The other places to grab food didn't look as interesting as the brewery so we gave it whirl. This brewery is pretty big and spacious. Seems really good for groups. Since it was just my mom and I, we were lucky to get a table on the back patio that overlooks the little river. It's always really nice to sit outside on a nice day near the water. Something about water is soothing. Anyways... we were greeted and sat quickly. Our server swung by and dropped off waters right away and then came back to take our orders a few minutes later. We were there on a Wednesday and it seemed like all the folks working were spread a little thin. Probably so since it's hard to gauge how busy the weekdays are going to be. We had to flag down a different person to get our check. We weren't super hungry ... so we ordered a couple beers, the pretzel (which is HUGE btw) and a salad. The beers were ok. I think the CO2 was off because they seemed flat. Probably just a fluke. The pretzel and Michigan Cherry salad were very good and plentiful. The salad was large and I'm glad we shared it... lots of fresh greens, dried cherries and apples. It really was the perfect summer salad. read more

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The last 2-3 times we have eaten here, the food has not been very good. I'm not sure what has happened but I feel like the food quality has definitely gone down hill. The menu is also smaller than it used to be, I believe the menu change occurred sometime post covid. I don't think our family will be coming back with the current quality of food. I got a burger tonight, my husband got the pulled pork nachos which were on special. We also had fried pickles and our kids had mac n cheese. Everything was subpar. It's not even worth mentioning the details, none of it was very good. Also, the entire dining floor was sticky, so my shoes stuck while walking to the bathroom. I'm assuming the floors haven't been cleaned in a while. Overall, as mentioned we won't be returning unless the quality of food improves. read more

Super disappointed in our most recent visit here. Our server was great, but the food was not. We used to come here specifically for the buffalo chicken egg rolls. They used to be pretty large, wrapped in a wonton wrapper and filled with delicious buffalo chicken and cheese. Today's version is much smaller, the exterior breading is far too thick and has no flavor, the buffalo chicken was decent, but these are not at all worth the price. I also usually get a brat and today's brat we like warm at best, a little bit mushy - I only ate a few bites. The bun it was served on was way too much bread, it was t toasted or steamed or anything. The buffalo chicken egg rolls were off the menu for quite some time - if this is how they're going to serve them now, they should consider leaving them off the menu. I cannot recommend them or the brat. It feels like the general quality of the food has deteriorated. I hope it was an off day for the kitchen. Not sure when we will be back, but I'll update the post if/when we do. Oh, I almost forgot! The highlight of the meal was the baked beans - they're unique as they have root beer in them - they're delicious. The first bite on my palette was a little bit like "wait a minute, I'm not so sure about this!" But I would definitely get them again - really flavorful, and the beans were cooked to perfection with great flavor! FYI - super small parking lot so if you go, plan on walking a couple blocks. read more

Frankenmuth Brewery - Frankie's Brat & baked beans - American Near Me - Frankenmuth, Michigan

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Came back another time! We love the food at this brewery! The fried pickles app was good, and the grilled chicken ciabatta sandwich was absolutely delicious (I still think about it from time to time). Service was slow but it was during dinner rush. The place is always a vibe with the pretty lights and brick walls. read more

Food was excellent. Service was great. Great spot to bring the family. Understood my gluten free needs and burgers (mine without a bun) were FANTASTIC! read more

I was on work trip and headed back to cincinnati when i wanted to get a better look at the architecture i saw from the road. I couldn't drink because of the long rode ahead. Instead of being rushed out, an attractive hostess gave me a tour and a detailed history of the brewery and the awesome pieces of artwork like the chandelier. Very friendly and informed and cant wait to take another trip when i can spend more time there read more

We came here because the reviews were good and a change from our usual favs. Overall the food was just good. It wasn't bad. The Reuben was over toasted, the beans overly sweet and the hot pretzel was overdone and the cheese tasted overly warmed and clotted. The mocktails were good though. Overall, just ok. read more

We had the best experience here over the weekend. The food was delicious, staff was great and the perfect spot for our family. My kids are picky and they just loved the food. We will be back again. read more

This place is INCREDIBLE. I live almost 2 hours away and try to come here once a month. My bar tender Nikki is always on point. She makes the visit awesome. read more

Was told 3-hour wait. I counted at least 8 empty tables that remained empty for over an hour.

We came with a group for a family outing and put our name in for 8 people, we later realized we actually had 9. The quoted wait time was 2 hours, which we accepted and waited for. After the full 2 hours, our table was finally ready, but we were told we could not add even a single extra chair because the table was "only for 8." If we needed seating for 9, they said we'd need to wait another 2 hours. We understood the policy might be strict, but it was frustrating because the dining room had multiple empty chairs and tables open. So we grabbed one unused chair from a nearby empty table just to make it work. The manager, Jeanette, came over and aggressively took the chair away, saying she "needed it," even though no one was using it and there was no shortage. The whole interaction felt unnecessary and rude. We weren't trying to cause trouble, just hoping to make a simple accommodation after already waiting two hours. It really put a damper on our experience, especially coming out of town to visit family right after Thanksgiving. A little flexibility and kindness would've gone a long way. Our server, Chelsea, was amazing though! read more

Visited Frankenmuth Brewery on a Thursday during March Madness. We were excited to have a drink and watch basketball. Unfortunately, the place closed at 8p. However, it was busy inside even after 7p. Lots of families with kiddos. Parking is not great. Only a few spots in front of the brewery. Overflow parking is across the street at a hotel. Inside is welcoming with a store front when you walk in and restaurant to the left. Dark wood colors and high ceilings. Impressive bar. Plenty of tables and areas for dining. Staff is friendly and attentive. Great food and drink menu! When we dined it was a winter menu. I went with the Raddler cocktail which was sparking lemonade and Hefeweizen. This drink was delicious, especially if you like a lighter taste in a drink. My husband got the Blonde Ale. We got dessert, peanut butter pie. The pie is huge! Two people, maybe even three could finish this pie. It is impressive and has a delicious peanut butter flavor along with chocolate. The filling was so smooth and crust was crunchy. Good food and drink, just wish it was open a little later! read more

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We arrived about 45 minutes before closing to the restaurant roughly half full and were seated pretty quickly. Frankenmuth seems to shut down by 8pm and we almost missed out on dinner. The service was fine and they were friendly enough. I liked the vibe inside the place, the decor. Nice view of the river. The food was sufficient, nothing to write home about. Check it out if you're here a few days, but I wouldn't necessarily make it your first option. They do have a small "store" of shirts and beers and such. read more

Frankenmuth Brewery - Pizza - American Near Me - Frankenmuth, Michigan

We're back again for our annual Frankenmuth visit, and our hopes for better food in this town has lead us back here. The ambiance is loud but family oriented and bright. The service was decent. Parking can be challenging, so if you can't get a super close spot in their small lot be prepared to walk. read more

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Brewery Burger was amazing and also had a lemonade sweet/sour type mocktail. Very tasty! Our server was also great and made sure to check on us. I love this spot because it's easy to find a table to eat and I've never had to wait when I've come here. read more

The fish and chips very clean light. One of the best fish and chips I have had. The food came out hot and quick. Our server was friendly and prompt. The service was great. Brett was outstanding. read more

Frankenmuth Brewery offers Brews and Bangers! Exceeded expectations! SKIP THE CHICKEN PLACES & come here! Your wallet will thank you. The Good: -Brew options offer a wide selection. The Christmas Ale with the cinnamon rim was scrumdilly-umptious. -The pretzel was perfection. So tasty and flavorful. -Jen is the sh*t! She's so authentic and was a great server. We asked her for an honest opinion on the local chicken restaurants, which everyone hyped, but we disliked. She agreed, particularly the one that starts with a Z is highly over-rated, tastes bland, and has the same appearance and energy of a funeral home... see my Zehnders review for more information, #ShamelessPlug)... -Brew-Bang for your buck. Portions are generous and meals are delicious... especially for this area with limited options and insane tourists... seriously, these tourists are from another planet. -Good vibes. Interior was giving trendy warehouse brewery. Solid music and all the sports games a sporty person could ever ask for. TVs for all angles, and projectors for big games. -No wait time. (This is rare for a restaurant in Frankenmuth, during peak season especially) -They have merch for sale. The bad: -Honestly the only thing I have to dog is the mustard that comes with the pretzel. Maybe I'm just a sensitive snowflake, but when I ate this mustard, my whole body experienced the equivalent of a damn near stroke. I kid you not, I lost vision, hearing and felt pain shooting from my throat, sinus and shutting off my brain. It took about a minute to regain senses and from there on, I committed to only eat the pretzel beer cheese, which was amazing... best fricking pretzel cheese I've ever had. -The tables are sturdy - that's good... buuut downside, well I'm not sure if this place follows similar tradition to the German bar in my home town, where people will dance on the tables and chairs... but maybe people just don't do that on a Sunday night, or in Frankenmuth. I almost tried it, but I got scared since the Tigers game was on. Overall, I would totally come back here. Pretzel Perfection, good beer selection, but be cautious of the mustard. The US should consider using that mustard as chemical warfare. read more

Frankenmuth Brewery - Pretzel - American Near Me - Frankenmuth, Michigan