The Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn and restaurant gives me some Shrek vibes. The walls painted were just…read morelike some readings and characters from a fairy tale book and building in one place. Even better, the servants were all dressed up in lederhosens and European gardening skirts, just like the same clothes that Snow White wears in Disney's very first movie. Moreover, the polka music made me want to dance. In condiments, the pretzel was big and shareable for us, as well as the hot soups, wieners, schnitzels, and fried chicken. Nevertheless, my mother felt like she was going back to her old home when she lived in Germany as a kid. Der beste Ort aller Zeiten!

4/5 Stars We had a…read moreparty of six, including the kids, and had a really enjoyable dinner at the Bavarian Inn. From the moment we sat down, our server, Mitch, was outstanding. He was friendly, attentive, and kept everything running smoothly despite our larger group. The decor was a lot of fun and really made us feel like we had stepped into Germany. It added to the overall experience and made it much more than just another dinner. We tried several different meals, including the Frankenmuth chicken, chicken schnitzel, chicken pot pie, chicken tenders, and a soft pretzel. The portions were generous, the food came out hot, and overall everything tasted very good. The fried chicken was especially crispy and flavorful, and the soup and fresh bread were also excellent. The only real disappointment was the spaetzle. It had way too much butter and ended up being very greasy, which overpowered the dish. Overall, we had a great family dinner and really enjoyed the experience. Between the atmosphere, excellent service from Mitch, and the quality of the food, it's definitely a place worth visiting while you're in Frankenmuth. We'd happily come back.

Convenient and Pleasant, but Don't Be in a Hurry…read more We ate at Oma's Restaurant while staying at the Bavarian Inn Lodge. The restaurant itself is very homey and pleasant, with the wall murals adding to the traditional Bavarian atmosphere. The food was good, although I wouldn't say it was great. The bratwurst were good, and I particularly enjoyed the sauerkraut. It had a nice flavor and wasn't overly tangy, which I appreciated. The biggest drawback was the service--it was very slow. This is definitely not the place to choose if you're looking for a quick meal or are already hungry and want to eat right away. Plan to settle in and give yourself plenty of time. Being located inside the Bavarian Inn Lodge gives Oma's a steady stream of customers, and there's certainly something to be said for the convenience of simply walking downstairs and having a meal without leaving the property. However, with so many dining choices in Frankenmuth, I would probably explore some of the other options first and save Oma's for when convenience is the priority or other choices are limited. Overall, pleasant atmosphere, decent German food and very convenient for Lodge guests--but the slow service keeps it from being a restaurant I'd go out of my way to visit.

We had a solid "C-" experience and solid "C-" food at Oma's. We ordered the brunch buffet which…read moremight have been a bad choice instead of ordering off the menu. The buffet was set up in the middle of the room which looked like a conference room, so the vibe and setting were a bit cold and seemed institutional. I felt like we were at a hospital cafeteria. We paid someone outside the entrance for our buffet and were told to take a table where there was silverware placed out. That was the last interaction we had with anyone who worked there. Nobody checked on us at all, and the coffee ran out and we had to tell someone to refill it and waited for 15 minutes. It seemed nobody was actually managing the place. So, that is the environment but regarding the food ... Yuk! The eggs were cold. The waffles tasted like cardboard as though they were unfrozen and just sat out for a long time. It seemed like food had been simply taken out of boxes and placed in serving trays. Do not eat there looking for any healthy choices either. The cereal was put in dispensers you could not get a bowl under to properly dispense your cereal, and they only offered the sugar-filled and highly artificial color kid's options. There was fresh fruit, but it was grapes and melon which are the most durable options to be left out for long durations. If you have young kids, they likely will not realize it is not very good. If you are staying at the Lodge, it will be a quick and easy food option if that is what you are looking for. I will not go back to Oma's, nor will I have the brunch ever again. The best part is its location and the grounds and the charm of the city, but none of that has anything to do with the actual restaurant.

It was confirmed to me that Z Cafe serves the same food as Zehnder's restaurant upstairs. Z Cafe is…read moremuch more appropriate for a standard fried chicken meal. It is more casual as the food is served cafeteria style as opposed to the restaurant. It wasn't the best fried chicken I've ever had, but it was decent - well seasoned and not dry. I was able to tell the server what pieces I preferred. Servers and cashiers were friendly. The meal was under $20, which isn't bad these days, but I still consider it to be a little overpriced. The meal was large though and I needed a takeaway container for my leftovers. I also had the clam chowder soup, and I think I liked that more than the chicken meal. It was thick and creamy.

This place was just OK It's really confusing when you enter…read moreand there's NOBODY to guide you/help you unless you go out of your way to ask. We ordered a side of Caesar salad that was lacking flavor, my husband ordered fried chicken and said was better than the one from the place in front (IYKYK) I ordered chicken tenders because nothing else looked good and a side of rice ( ok) the biscuit they give you on the side was just really bad. So anyways I wouldn't necessarily recommend this place unless you are in a hurry and want something quick.

Amazing selection. The maple nut fudge was delicious and the German Sch... Selection for the month…read moretasted exactly like an almond joy bar. It was cool to see them making the Fudge too.

Their vanilla fudge is the best and I honestly will make a trip just to get that. So quaint and the…read moreservice is unbeatable

It took forever, but there's finally a place in Metro Detroit that offers the real deal…read moreWienerschnitzel. You would think it wouldn't be too hard to make this dish as it's relatively simple, but I've been to three or four of the German restaurants in our area and absolutely none of them get it right, or even close to right. The proprietor is charming and engaging, and I'm so happy to support her business. The spatzel and sauerkraut were also on point. Perhaps someday they'll be able to open a walk up restaurant, but for now I will continue to support the food truck

What wonderful people with a delicious encounter! I'm in love!…read more One of the true highlights of Festing for us this year, everything we shared was spot on authentic. What a treat! We started with pretzels that were devoured literally in seconds. That required more drink. Then we were hungry again. What a cycle. The wife spoke with Jana and Sean(?) and was thoroughly impressed. Their currywurst was wonderful, the kraut, perfect and the whole experience a great joy. We would love to come back and do it again (I'm so stunned, I'm pinching myself). 10/25

Old school Irish pub which has served Saginaw's heart for many decades. All of Saginaw's best have…read moremade their way through this bar at some point. If this bar was located in Chicago as is, it would be a popular every night stop. Here, it's effing dead during our midweek stop. The only eye candy was the bar maiden which was years younger than me, but with the dim light and sleepy appearance I really couldn't make out much. Booze can be a bit pricey, but not more than a chain restaurant. They have some very fine beer taps, clean lines so the beer taste is brisk. Many of their drafts and bottles are Irish reminiscent. Think of an older Irish pub, dark woods, dimly lit, the old smell of cigar smoke, pennant flags of coats of armor hanging from the ceiling. Dark tiled ceiling, rustic lamps and paintings, while the bar maiden had said they have a pretty good college following on college night, I'm believing their clientele more that most customers belong to the late thirty's and older plus crowd. I'm told that one could easily find an older cougar on the prowl or older well to do daddy looking for skullduggerous actions. Their men's room is a shanty and should be set a blaze. Pulling up to the stall I was to use my manhood to swat away like a swashbuckler at the hordes of fruit flies coming to attack thee. At least twenty or more, disgusting; the urinal has a permanent urine stain. The toilet stall was no better, here resided just a handful of fruit flies, but from the smell and look of the water, I'd say at least a few other men had pissed and not flushed before me. YUCKY, I hate the hair raising feeling of a filthy washroom. You have to imagine that others have sat on that toilet, poor fellow.. to sit and then find fruit flies flying up your ass. Terrible. Other then that bullshit, with the right band or banging DJ, you could be JUMPING around to some banging beats and having a great time. Parking is limited to the street and there are some local parking lots. I'm not sure about the neighborhood, it may have once thrived but is now lethargic.

2.5 stars. One for each good thing about the place and the .5 because they have had some great…read morebartenders over the years. 1: The building is beautiful. 2: it's nice to sit outside in Old Town right on Hamilton Street while weather permits. The late night crowd really ruins this place for me.

Good vibes, nice people, great food. My partner and I are…read morepescatarian and vegetarian. I always struggle to find food at restaurants that accommodate my diet, while he has more luck eating fish at most places. Octopus' Beer Garden was perfect for the both of us! They have an animal fat fryer, and a vegan fryer. I let them know what I wanted and that I was vegetarian, and they made my food in the vegan fryer. They have lots of options for a lot of different food allergies/restrictions, and it was all so good! The ambiance of being by the water was a plus. Also, you can take your drinks to the fire pits and hang out before going home. Staff was super sweet and accommodating, made me feel at home!

This place has a great atmosphere and really good service. The staff was friendly and attentive,…read moreand the overall environment is definitely what makes this place stand out. The food is above average--nothing that's necessarily going to win any awards, but it's good, enjoyable, and does the job. For me, the real reason to come here is the atmosphere and the service. If you're looking for a place to relax, have a good meal, enjoy the surroundings and be taken care of by a good staff, this is definitely a solid choice. I'd come back!

When you first come to Red Baron, you wouldn't expect much. It's very dive bar looking, both on the…read moreoutside and inside, and the atmosphere and feel is also very similar. Here's what will you surprise you, they have great food. Like really good burgers and sandwiches and their apps absolutely awesome. I know, who would have thunk it? Plus, an even bigger surprise was their huge beer list, both draft and packaged. This was really a great surprise from beginning to end. Service here has always been very cool. I pretty much there after seeing my son at school around the same time every time, so it's usually the same crew and they are really asesome. If you're in the area, definitely give them a try. I guarantee they will surprise you.

This place is a W! We had a late event on Sunday night and…read morethis place was still open. So the family hit the Baron. Large bar and tons of table top sizes. Service was friendly and efficient. We ordered burgers, nachos, Fish and chips, crispy chicken wrap and BLT. Everything was great- better than bar food! Fish and chips was awesome, burger eaters said it was the best burger they had in a while! Great bar/ restaurant!

​ Outstanding food, fun atmosphere, and amazing service!…read more We had the absolute best experience at Irene's! We were treated to a wonderful evening out--the cocktails and food were top-notch, and our server provided fantastic service throughout the night. ​The golf simulator was a super fun touch! While the outdoor concert was unfortunately rained out, it just gives us a great excuse to come back. We even ended our trip with their fantastic Sunday brunch this morning. You can really tell how much care goes into running this place. Highly recommend Irene's to anyone looking for incredible food, great drinks, and a fun vibe!

Wonderful atmosphere and service in Downtown Grand Blanc…read morewith free parking. Not too busy even on a Friday night.

Went in for May fest an early version of Octoberfest. Wanted to go grab a couple of beers since…read moreI've been cleared to do so by my doctors. I had the Brothers Kolsch and the Back 9 Blonde. Both really refreshing and smooth. I'm a fan of both types. I had a sausage with kraut on a very soft bun. The sausage was excellent the kraut was prepared perfectly, not soggy at all. I had a side of German potato salad and red cabbage. German potatoes salad was good, but the red cabbage was the star it was mixed with small pieces of sausage. The cabbage still had a little snap to it. The service was very good. Our server was very attentive. Nice spacious dining area with a long bar. Can't wait to attend Octoberfest.

The parking lot should have been replaced years ago. Service, depending on the day, has been not…read moregreat. And the food, I would rather eat frozen food at home.