Bavarian Inn of Frankenmuth
The Bavarian Inn Lodge and Restaurant is a German-themed attraction in Michigan. It serves traditional dishes such as schnitzels, sauerbraten and knackwurst. Its alcohol selection includes light and dark beers from its own brewery, plus imported German beers including Beck's, St. Pauli Girl, Hofbräu, and Erdinger. The Bavarian Inn advertises an all-you-can-eat buffet of chicken dinners, coleslaw and homemade ice cream. After dinner, guests can spend the night in a smoking- or non-smoking-designated hotel room with either a king or two double beds. The hotel contains five indoor swimming pools and three whirlpools. Visitors can purchase homemade truffles at one of 40 on-site shops.
Bavarian Inn of Frankenmuth
713 S. Main St.
Frankenmuth, MI 48734
(800) 228-2742
bavarianinn.com/
The Dakota Inn Rathskeller
The Dakota Inn opened its Rathskeller---German for bar or tavern---in 1933, and was added to the Michigan State register of Historic Sites in 1988. Specialty dishes at the Rathskeller include hühnerfleisch, or chicken with mushrooms and onions, and pork schnitzels served with German potato salad and vegetables. A reuben soup, sauerkraut and red kraut may be ordered as sides. A vegetarian plate consists of potato pancakes, vegetables and kraut. The Dakota Inn Rathskeller includes its own apple strudel and chocolate cake on its dessert menu. The beer list contains Spaten, Aventinus and Warsteiner. The restaurant holds special events during holidays like Oktoberfest.
The Dakota Inn Rathskeller
17324 John R. St.
Detroit, MI 48203
(313) 867-9722
dakota-inn.com/
Jacoby's German Biergarten
Established in 1904, Jacoby's advertises as Detroit's oldest downtown saloon. The restaurant's specialties include kassler rippchen, a pork chop with sauerkraut and baked apples, and rindfleisch rouladen, a bacon-wrapped steak with vegetables and spaetzle noodles. The Biergarten also serves a selection of schnitzel and German sausages. Patrons may order from a brunch or sandwich menu. German beers available include Lowenbrau, Paulaner, Franziskaner and Dinkel Acker. The bar offers Belgian beers in addition to domestics, imports and draughts. Jacoby's advertises live music nights and facilities for private parties.
Jacoby's German Biergarten
624 Brush St.
Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 962-7067
jacobysdetroit.com/index.htm
Metzger's German Restaurant
Metzger's Restaurant offers a variety of traditional German entrees, including Metzger's schnitzel, served with mushrooms, onions and peppers or a fried egg, veal bratwurst, paired with caramelized onions and red cabbage, and cabbage rolls stuffed with ground beef and rice and topped with tomato sauce. The beer menu includes both imported German beers and regional Michigan beers. Metzger's offers a selection of brandy and schnapps as after-dinner drinks, and a dessert menu that includes its own Black Forest torte, a chocolate cake garnished with cherries.
Metzger's Restaurant operates a beer tent with live music and a buffet during the annual Oktoberfest celebration in Ann Arbor.
Metzger's German Restaurant
305 North Zeeb Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 668-8987
metzgers.net/index.html
