The Ox Yoke Inn® features traditional meals made from timeless Old World German and American recipes passed down from mother to daughter. Five generations of the Leichsenring family have worked at the Ox Yoke Inn serving hearty meals, freshly prepared with salads, vegetables, potatoes and breads. This is "Family Style."
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We're Growing! Now hiring cooks, servers, bakers, and dishwashers. Apply on-line.
"An Amana Colonies Tradition Since 1940." The original location is world famous for serving "Family Style" in a home that was built in 1856. The Ox Yoke Inn® is a National Historic Landmark.
Listen to an interview on WMT as owner, Bill Leichsenring, discusses our 80th Anniversary and the Dakota Parks Schorg Memorial Scholarship.
Our Bierstube Bar is located in our lower level. Rustic stone walls make this a cozy must see!
Live Music October 3rd - our favorite father/daughter duo!
Murder Mystery - FREE to play, bring your friends and solve a murder case file. Every Friday and Saturday through February, and DAILY beginning March 1st.
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Our Ox Yoke Cookbook is available in our gift shop! Available for mail order too!
It's not too early to plan your Oktoberfest visit! Live Music, Kinder Gift Bags, Brunch and more!
Our October Vintner's Dinner will feature fall dishes from the Alps. Reserve now!
Thanksgiving, November 26, 2026 we will be offering a special Thanksgiving Menu on our main level for parties of 8 or less, and an all inclusive Family Style Banquet for parties of 8 or more in our lower level. For large parties with guests who cannot navigate stairs, the same banquet will be offered on our main level on Friday, November 27th, by advance reservation only.
Online Ordering Available. Not available for Easter, Mother's Day or Thanksgiving.
