Best restaurants near me in Franklin, TN

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1. Red Pony Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(4590)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Franklin

Booked 55 times today

Since it opening in 2006, Red Pony Restaurant has impressed guests by staying true to a mission focused on cuisine and service.Chef owned and operated, Red Pony changes its menu about six times a year with the intention of keeping ingredients the season’s freshest and the variety of dishes dynamic.While a great deal of the menu pays homage to the Sophisticated Southern foods Chef Jason McConnell grew up on, you will also see a reflection of his travels, that drive his creativity.It is our belief that food is something to be celebrated. We also believe that experience is a huge part of dining. Whether it be enjoying a crafted cocktail at one of our bars or enjoying dinner at the table, we want each guest to be seamlessly guided through their time at Red Pony Restaurant.We love our community and we love food.

2. Cork & Cow

4.7

Exceptional(3507)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Franklin

Booked 45 times today

Downtown Franklin's best fine dining restaurant! Hickory grilled steaks, seasonal entrees, and craft cocktails make Cork & Cow a unique destination just minutes south of Nashville.

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3. 1799 Kitchen and Cocktails

4.4

Awesome(1262)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Franklin

Booked 19 times today

Celebrating bold flavors through locally and regionally-influenced American cuisine, 1799 Kitchen & Cocktails showcases a menu with a contemporary take on everyone’s tried and trusted favorites.

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4. Puckett's Franklin

4.7

Exceptional(1142)

Price: Moderate

• Comfort Food • Franklin

Booked 16 times today

A little history… Have you ever walked into a place, and you instantly feel at home? Well, Puckett's Grocery and Restaurant is that sort of place. Founded in the 1950s, Puckett's served as a country store to several communities in Williamson County. It has always been the place to buy some food, grab a good homemade sandwich and catch up on the day's events in the world and at home. In 2004, Puckett's opened in Historic Downtown Franklin, and now in 2010, Downtown Nashville as well. Southern breakfasts with local, organic eggs, award winning burgers, plate lunches,fresh salads, cherry wood smoked BBQ pulled pork and ribs, and homemade desserts, make every meal memorable. Add live entertainment from some of Nashville's greatest artists and songwriters and you have the complete Puckett's experience! Open at 7am every day, Puckett's invites you to come on down and see us! Real Food, Real People, Real Fun!

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5. Zolo's Italian Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(766)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Franklin

Booked 14 times today

Zolos Italian Restaurant located in historic downtown Franklin serves wonderful contemporary Italian Cuisine enjoyed among a quaint cozy atmosphere that people love and adore. Step into a taste of Italy with world class favorites. **Special note** Due to the large request for booth and window seating we cannot guarantee table request but will do our best**

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6. North Italia - Franklin

4.7

Exceptional(1493)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Franklin

Booked 62 times today

At North, we set the standard for crave-worthy by serving delicious handmade food daily. Our chefs use only the freshest ingredients to create Italian dishes that consistently satisfy. Enjoy pastas made from scratch daily. Favorites like Bolognese and Chicken Parm. And unexpected bites that go above beyond, like savory Zucca Chips and White Truffle Garlic Bread. Plus an assortment of house-made cocktails, expertly curated wine, and local craft beers that will beckon you to relax, sip and savor every moment you are here.

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7. Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - Cool Springs

4.8

Exceptional(5036)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Franklin

Booked 113 times today

Located at McEwen Northside, Perry’s is serving its first greater Nashville-area location in Franklin, Tennessee. Perry’s Cool Springs is bringing our award-winning menu, impeccable ambiance, unique signatures, tableside presentations and exceptional service for DINE-IN or TO-GO. Our 11,000-square-foot space can host up to 350 guests, inviting all to soak up and savor the Perry’s experience. Perry’s Cool Springs boasts a vibrant color palette with details of glass, lighting and a breadth of textures to create an air of modern elegance and comfort that is sure to welcome the greater Nashville community. The expansive main dining room allows guests to soak in the Perry’s experience, where glimpses of our open kitchen can be caught, along with our spectacular wine wall that peers into lively island Bar 79®.

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8. Blue Sushi Sake Grill - McEwen Northside

4.6

Exceptional(202)

Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Franklin

Booked 24 times today

Blue Sushi Sake Grill unites creative ingredients with energetic vibes, premium cold sake with happy moments to give you a fresh and fun new way to experience sushi. Our sushi and grill menus allow you to explore your sushi favorites in new and unexpected ways. We like to say that sushi is for sharing, and our menu encourages it. Order a spread of all your maki, nigiri and sashimi favs from the sushi bar, and throw in a few orders of starters from the grill. We'll stagger your plates so you can savor it all bite-by-bite, and maximize the sushi experience you've been craving all week. If you're not sure where to start, tour the menu during Happy Hour, where all our guest favorites — from our sushi, grill and drink menus — are available at an amazing value. We offer Happy Hour every day of the week at Blue Sushi Sake Grill!

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9. Connors Steak & Seafood - Cool Springs

4.7

Exceptional(4634)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Franklin

Booked 32 times today

Connors Steak & Seafood specializes in fresh seafood and premium aged steaks, as well as gourmet salads, pastas and more! Enjoy a memorable evening with friends and family in our well-appointed dining rooms, or stop by for the lunch you and your associates deserve. Our friendly service and flavorful fare will keep you coming back.

10. Sojourner

4.6

Exceptional(106)

Price: Moderate

• American • Franklin

Booked 11 times today

All-day and in-room dining emanate from the kitchen at Sojourner, where breakfast, lunch and dinner are served daily in the heart of the Inn at Southall. From handcrafted smoothies and house-smoked and cured meats at breakfast to shareable lunch and dinner dishes that highlight the season’s freshest ingredients, Sojourner is elegant but casual. Butcher to beekeeper, barista to sommelier, hen house to patisserie, delicacies preserved and foraged… this is Southall.