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1. Cork & Cow
4.8
Exceptional(3623)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Franklin
Booked 33 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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2. Red Pony Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(4722)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Franklin
Booked 35 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.
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3. 1799 Kitchen and Bar Room
4.6
Exceptional(1421)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Franklin
Booked 8 times today
Welcome to 1799. This is Franklin’s Kitchen & Bar Room. Where neighbors and travelers sit side by side, and a good meal becomes something more. This is where the night slows down, the conversation lingers, and every bite reminds you why some things are worth doing right. It’s the warmth of a familiar face, the clink of a well-poured Tennessee whiskey, the sizzle of a perfectly seared steak. Here, we’re reminded why Franklin is so special. Pull up a seat. You’re at the town’s table. 1799.
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4. Zolo's Italian Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(824)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Franklin
Booked 4 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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5. Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - Cool Springs
4.9
Exceptional(5941)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Franklin
Booked 98 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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6. etch - Franklin
4.7
Exceptional(406)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Franklin
Booked 32 times today
etch is a globally-inspired restaurant by award-winning chef Deb Paquette. The original location opened its doors in 2012 in lively downtown Nashville; the second location opened in fall of 2024 in The Factory at Franklin. The modern restaurant houses two private dining rooms, a full bar, and a chef’s bar, giving guests a look into the restaurants' culinary prowess.etch’s eclectic menu incorporates innovative dishes inspired by Deb and Executive Chef Jess Lambert's favorite regions of the world to leave a lasting impression, or etch, on every diner. A wine list with over 80 choices is available, along with high-gravity local beers and hand-crafted signature cocktails.Desserts are prepared in-house by Pastry Chef Megan Williams, whose creations top the list for the city’s sweet confections. House-made ice creams and artfully plated desserts change seasonally, providing a revolving array of treats that will keep you coming back for more.
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7. North Italia - Franklin
4.7
Exceptional(1754)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Franklin
Booked 71 times today
At North, we focus on what we do best: Italian from scratch. Enjoy any of our handmade pastas and pizzas, created with seasonal ingredients and inventive flavors. Or, try a different signature dish, prepared with our fresh flavors from the garden, farm, and sea. We’ve hand crafted seasonal cocktails that pair great with our food, creating a real modern Italia experiences perfect for any occasion.
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8. Blue Sushi Sake Grill - McEwen Northside
4.6
Exceptional(342)
Price: Moderate
• Sushi • Franklin
Booked 33 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(4861)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Franklin
Booked 37 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.
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10. Tupelo Honey - Franklin
4.3
Awesome(3023)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary Southern • Franklin
Booked 16 times today
Tupelo Honey is a revival of Southern Comfort Food and traditions rooted in the Carolina Mountains we call home. We craft brunches, lunches and suppers that bring family and friends around the table and allow for conversations and cocktails to linger longer than usual. Always scratch-made, always responsibly-sourced, and always Southern.

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