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Cork & Cow, Franklin, TN
Cork & Cow, Franklin, TN
Cork & Cow, Franklin, TN
Cork & Cow, Franklin, TN
Cork & Cow, Franklin, TN

Cork & Cow

4.9
4.9
3231 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
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 people

7:00 PM


Booked 40 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Italian, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (615) 538-6021
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Jason McConnell
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Dining Coordinator: (615) 538-6021
  • Neighborhood
    Franklin
  • Cross street
    Fourth Avenue
  • Parking details
    Free Parking garage and free lot in back of restaurant
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,231 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Nashville

    Best Overall

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    Best Food

  • Nashville

    Best Service

  • Nashville

    Steakhouse

  • Nashville

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    Best Food

  • Nashville

    Best Service

  • Nashville

    Steakhouse

3,231 Reviews
  1. BenParker

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    by far the best food i’ve ever had and my server was absolutely amazing. I wish i could remember his name but my food was about $100 and i gave him a $50 tip and he deserves every bit of it, because he fully made mine and my girlfriends experience. overall the best restaurant experience i’ve ever had.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    The place is small, the food was okay, and we felt like we were dining with the people next to us. 3 stars mainly for the value of the food for what you pay and the atmosphere. The 2 potatoes on the plate are such an eye sore. If anyone in the restaurant orders seafood as the room is quite small, the entire room will smell like someone just microwaved fish in the break room at work. The server was super friendly, but I wouldn’t go back.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Key West

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Amazing as usual! Betsy Ross cocktail is fab, Fontina Crepe was a delightful start to the meal. Thai Curry Lobster Soup was wonderful, all of the savory, sweet, spicy flavor you would expect. Dry aged NY strips and Manchego Risotto were also great. Also enjoyed the Chocolate Cake and Pear Crisp for dessert. Love the seasonal menu changes at Cork & Cow!

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  4. JenniferF

    Chicago

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We dined here for my husband’s birthday. We had a wonderful server, Adam, who took great care of us. I had the shrimp and scallops gnocchi, which were delicious but very sparse on the seafood. My husband and family had filet and bone in ribeye and they were delicious. Thai lobster soup is fabulous. Loved the ambiance and location on quaint downtown Franklin.

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  5. KristinDon1962

    St. Louis

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious meal with outstanding service by Adrian.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best restaurant in the Nashville area. Spectacular chef who is very creative. Not to mention, a great wait staff that knows the menu well and clearly enjoys their job. A must stop when I am in town!

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  7. AmberM

    Los Angeles

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent experience, we loved the entire meal - we’ll be back

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  8. HeatherB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome food. Ribeye was great!! So is the crepe mushroom app! Great atmosphere. One of the best!

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  9. BrittanyFerrell

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is my new favorite spot! The food was AMAZING! This restaurant is smaller and very romantic! Our waiter was very knowledgeable and took his time going over the menu. He answered any questions we had! He gave great recommendations as well! The food was outstanding. The bread was to DIE for. I recommend trying the gnocchi if you go! I’ve already made reservations to return next month to see if it’s just as great the second time!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place is top notch!! Been there twice and both time everything was perfect.. The tomahawk steak I got was perfectly cooked, and the Mac n cheese was phenomenal!!

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  11. NatR

    Nashville

    8 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience4
    Have been excited about our evening at Cork & Cow! It was shaping up to be a perfect evening with good service, ambiance, and good friends. The Caesar salad was not special but our appetizers and entrees were delicious . After cocktails, we ordered a nice bottle of wine to go with our dinner. Toward the end of dinner I realized it was a large fly in my wine. Our waiter grabbed another wine glass , however there was not more wine in the bottle, so just wasted my last glass. That was the last mentioned , which left a bad taste for our table at the end of a very nice evening. Even having a manager come to the table, or comping my after dinner drink, or a free dessert would have made a difference. Our group will think twice before going to one of our favorite restaurants again , as there are so many to choose from now. It literally would have taken little time and little to no cost to have made this right . Very disappointing!

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our first time dining here and definitely won’t be last. Our server was amazing, our food was delicious and unique and the wide variety of adult beverage choices was impressive!

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    I came for my birthday and I do not regret it! The food was amazing. I got the bone-in ribeye with a side of the gnocchi. You have to try the gnocchi! My boyfriend and I got the pork belly appetizer and it was delicious. The service was superb as well! Everyone was so kind! I will definitely be back.

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  14. StacyRule

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely incredible experience. Our waiter was even better. Just the right timing to check in us without over doing it. This was our first time even though we live minutes away and we will definitely be back !

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  15. Smitty

    Dallas

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our server, Adam, was wonderful Great menu recommendations

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  16. Rose

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience2
    I had the Filet, medium rare, and it was cooked to perfection. Our Server was delightful and kept a good eye on us, and refilled our water glasses promptly. The only thing that was tough to deal with was the noise. We came early to eat; but even having my Husband sitting in the next seat at the table, and not across from me, the noise level made conversation almost impossible and our hearing is really good! I would recommend Cork & Cow to a friend; but warn them to do all their talking, that they want someone to be able ti hear, before dinner.

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  17. MichaelS

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience3
    Very tight space and very noisy. Good craft cocktails, but overcooked my medium rare bone-in filet. Service was good.

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  18. Foodie2

    Nashville

    39 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Amazing food. However they don’t really have special treats for special Oct.

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  19. FredK

    Nashville

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great dad & daughter evening in 1 of our favorite Franklin restaurants.

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  20. DanaM

    Nashville

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I hesitate to tell the world how good cork and Callie has because it’s already hard enough to get in there as it is. Nonetheless, the fact of the matter is that Cork and Cow is consistently the best restaurant in Williamson County.

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  21. JEFFREYC

    Indiana

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Bone in Ribeye was very good. Staff was attentive and knowledgeable.

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  22. AnitaC

    Nashville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    We have enjoyed Cork & Cow many times but this particular dining experience was exceptional. From the service to the lamb chop appetizer, perfectly prepared filet and excellent fries made our evening particularly enjoyable.

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  23. CindyB

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Some of the neighboring tables were too loud; Nick (server) Service was outstanding... Food (sauce) was a bit too salty, still EXCELLENT!

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  24. AaronM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Cork & Cow was amazing. Food, energy, seating, all amazing. Thank you Cork & Cow.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We cannot say enough good things about this restaurant.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our new favorite restaurant! Food was phenomenal and service was equally some of the best we’ve had (thank you Barry!). If I could, I would rate the entire experience at this restaurant a 10⭐️

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  27. JohnP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best Dry Aged Prime NY Strip Steak I Have Ever Had ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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  28. KateH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Arrived early for cocktails hostess was able to seat us much earlier than our late dinner reservations. Food and drinks were delicious. Steak just melts in your mouth. Got a complementary dessert for celebrating our anniversary there and a discounted bottle of wine to take home as the restaurant was running a promotion. Great experience!

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  29. kathyo

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The meal, drinks and service were first rate. Mike is a top notch server and we appreciated receiving just the right amount of attention. This is a lovely place and I would love to return some time soon.

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  30. KristinP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our service was fantastic- our wait staff was attentive and responsive. The food was incredible, as were the cocktails. We will definitely come back to try more of the menu since we had a hard time deciding between options.

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  31. JimmyW

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We came in tonight celebrating our 13th wedding anniversary, and we were greeted by 2 host who both had a great smile and congratulated us for our anniversary. Our waitress also greeted our table by wishing us a happy anniversary. We had the pork belly and the tuna& watermelon appetizers, 2 bone in filets which were cooked perfectly, and finished our meal with the peach crisp (which they gave to us for our anniversary). All of the food was absolutely delicious, and spaced out perfectly. This has to be the best restaurant I've been to in a very long time, which is saying something because I'm a manager at a restaurant. I don't know much about Cork and cow, but you guys don't need to change a thing! Absolutely amazing from start to finish. We will be back.

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  32. LauraB

    Nashville

    541 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    541 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The bone in rib eye was amazing. Prepared to exact temperature, crispy outside and full of flavor! Best steak in town.

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  33. NancyS

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My new favorite go to restaurant! Not just for special occasions. Fantastic meal. Fantastic atmosphere, and service. Literally one of the best servers we've ever had- Barry was the best. So knowledgeable and just a lot of fun too. He had perfect timing. Such a fun non stuffy vibe too. Expensive but worth every penny. Can't wait to go back.It was a perfect 10 in my book.

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  34. DaveR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Was a little difficult to find. Everything was perfect. Best food!!! The ambiance was both romantic and a friends gathering. Would highly recommend!!!

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome place. Food was wonderful. Service was exceptional. We will definitely be back.

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  36. AlanJ

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best restaurant in Franklin! It is the ultimate special occasion place or more often if you can afford it.

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  37. JennaM

    Nashville

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    A favorite stop when friends are in town. We enjoy our visit. The only reason it is not 5star is that one of the meals was not cooked to the preferred temperature and we didn’t want to complain.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    Food was okay. My husband ordered the evening special - wagu tri-tips. Unfortunately, they were very tough. I also ordered another special - their halibut. It was dry. Barry, our server was excellent.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Tallahassee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing experience! My wife loved the cucumber salad and her shrimp and scallop gnocchi. I had a caesar salad and the bone in rib-eye. Also had a mushrooms and onions. The best side dish hands down was the creamed spinach with a fried egg!! We also had two cocktails each and loved every moment of our meal! Thank you to Mike for taking care of us and to all the staff. Very memorable meal for us to celebrate our anniversary.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was incredible! We went there to celebrate my Birthday and we sat upstairs. It was the perfect evening and the food was amazing!

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Cork & Cow is rated 4.9 stars by 3231 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 40 times today
Google Map for Cork & Cow

403 Main Street, Franklin, TN 37064

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Fourth Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Franklin
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Italian, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Free Parking garage and free lot in back of restaurant
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jason McConnell
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (615) 538-6021
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Dining Coordinator: (615) 538-6021
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