FRANKENMUTH, Mich. - CuisineWire -- It's that time of year again when the culinary team at Frankenmuth's Bavarian Inn Resort creates a delicious array of dining choices for families who want to celebrate Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, Nov. 28) at home or in Michigan's "Little Bavaria."
This year the Bavarian Inn Restaurant will again offer a special dining room menu as well as a take-home dinner option, while the Bavarian Inn Lodge's sumptuous annual Thanksgiving Harvest Buffet takes place beginning with 11 a.m. seatings on Thanksgiving Day.
For those who wish to dine at the Bavarian Inn Restaurant, signature entrees are being offered including the Ultimate Family Style Dinner and all-you-can-eat Frankenmuth Chicken ® or roast turkey dinners. Other dining room entrees for Thanksgiving Day include Hunter's Schnitzel, Wiener Schnitzel, broiled whitefish, New York strip steak and a Frankenmuth Chicken ® plate. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (989) 652-9941.
The Bavarian Inn Restaurant is also offering a complete take home roasted turkey dinner that serves four people. The menu includes a whole roasted (10-14 lb.) turkey and quarts of mashed potatoes (with a pint of gravy), baked dressing, Bavarian Inn buttered noodles, Blue Hubbard squash, coleslaw and cranberry relish. It also includes Bavarian Inn seasoning and one loaf of Bavarian Inn house-made bread. Guests can also add a large apple or pumpkin pie for $15. There are options for adding Frankenmuth Chicken ® as well, but no substitutions are available for the meal package.

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The cost of the take home dinner is $169 (plus taxes) and needs to be pre-ordered by 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 24. Pickup dates will be Wednesday, Nov. 27 and Thursday, Nov. 28 at designated times in the Castle Shop Bakery's north entrance. For those who have more mouths to feed, orders can be doubled for an additional $100. To order the dinner, call (989) 652-9941.
Preparations are underway for the annual Thanksgiving Harvest Buffet at the Bavarian Inn Lodge. During the buffet, guests will enjoy live piano music and dozens of savory dishes ranging from starters and salads, traditional holiday fare like Frankenmuth dressing, buttered noodles, whipped potatoes, dressing, Blue Hubbard squash, pancakes, eggs and more, along with World Famous Frankenmuth Chicken ®, carved turkey, prime rib, side dishes, rolls and a large selection of traditional desserts like apple strudel, pumpkin pie, bread pudding and chocolate mousse. A salad bar will offer a wide array of items.

Seating times begin at 11 a.m. in various banquet and dining rooms at the Lodge. The cost is $42.95 for adults, $19.99 for children 8-12, $14.99 for children 3-7, and free for children two and under. Prices include sales tax and 16% gratuity. Reservations are required by calling (855) 652-7200.