Historic Michigan Restaurant Ranked Among ‘Most Famous’ in the Entire Country

What's a restaurant in Michigan you'd call "iconic" and "can't miss"? Check out this  eatery that's been named the most famous in the state!

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Most Famous Restaurants in the The U.S.

Lovefood.com went on a search for the "must try" restaurants in each state where people from al lover the country are longing to enjoy a meal. They made their picks based on genuine user reviews, awards and accolades, and the first-hand experience of their team.

If you're up for a little road trip, Lovefood has declared St. Elmo Steakhouse in Indianapolis as the most famous restaurant in Indiana. Alinea in Chicago is the top pick for Illinois. In Ohio, you'll want to head to the Golden Lamb in Lebanon.

Michigan's Most Famous Restaurant

Lovefood's pick for the most famous restaurant in Michigan is the Bavarian Inn Restaurant and Lodge in Frankenmuth.

The business was first founded as the Union House Hotel in 1888 by Theodore Fischer and later renamed “Fischer’s Hotel." It was purchased by the Zehnder family in the 1950s and transformed into the Bavarian Inn, in honor of Frankenmuth's German heritage. They instituted the authentic Bavarian exterior-stucco walls, woodcarving, flower boxes, and German entrees served by “Bavarian” costumed servers that the restaurant is well-known for.

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More than a restaurant, the Bavarian Inn is a whole complex! There's Emilie Eis Ice Cream and Candy Shop, stores, and a hotel. There's actually multiple restaurants too!

At the main Bavarian Inn, you'll find all-you-can-eat family-style meals, perhaps most famous being the Fried Chicken. The Bavarian Inn claims to have fed more than 20 million guests!

Oma's Restaurant serves generous portions of breakfast and lunch, featuring German entrées and continental cuisine.

At Michigan on Main Bar and Grill, there is outdoor seating and the restaurant focuses on seasonal specialties and locally grown products.

You find soup, salad, sandwiches and entrees like German Sausage and Lake Superior Whitefish.

There's also the Lorelei Lounge and Schnitzelbank Biergarten.

There's plenty else to check out in Little Bavaria, as Frankenmuth is home to Bronner's Christmas Store, the Frankenmuth Historical Museum, Bavarian Belle Riverboat, and more.