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Coal Town Public House, Franklin, TN

Coal Town Public House

4.5 (575)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
187 Front St, Suite 103B, Franklin, TN 37064-4884

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 38 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
Coal Town Public House is a modern American grill located in the heart of Westhaven Town Center. Our diverse menu is comprised of elevated and unique takes on American cuisine, as well as a full service bar boasting a wide array of wine, beer and craft cocktails. The restaurant features a lush interior with high ceilings, stylish fixtures and plenty of natural light. Nestled against Magli Green, our retractable garage doors open completely to let in the sun, fresh air and views of the lake. The Public House will set the scene for you to enjoy a truly memorable dining experience with friends and family!

Reservations recommended. No take-out available.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Contactless Payment, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef Chris Cunningham
  • Neighborhood
    Franklin
  • Cross street
    Just off of Front Street in the Westhaven Town Center
  • Parking details
    Plenty of parking in the Kroger parking lot adjacent to the Coal Town Public House in Westhaven Town Center. There is also some street parking available.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Public House Brunch

    Multiple dates available
    Join us every Sunday from 11am to 3pm for the best brunch offerings in Franklin. Full bar available featuring our "green machine" bloody mary and $15 bottles of Brut with one mixer. Reservations are highly suggested.
    Public House Brunch Photo

What 575 people are saying

Coal Town Public House reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Coal Town Public House offers a "great experience" with standout service from staff like Amanda and Chloe. Guests rave about the "excellent" pork chops and "best" shrimp and grits. The restaurant's "fun" menu and creative cocktails are highlights, making it a "wonderful" spot for both casual dining and special occasions.
575 Reviews
  1. Mark VIP

    Nashville3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great experience at Public House in Westhaven with our family for lunch on Memorial Day. Amanda and Jess took great care of us as always and the food was excellent.
    Coal Town Public HouseResponded on June 2, 2025
    We are so happy to hear about your great experience! We look forward to seeing you again soon.

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  2. Donna VIP

    Southwest Florida4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great restaurant for families. The children's menu is one of the best in the area.
    Coal Town Public HouseResponded on June 2, 2025
    Thank you, Donna! We are happy to hear our kid's menu is a hit. Hope to see you again soon!

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  3. Lauren

    Central Kentucky14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There were 8 of us in our party and we dined out on the patio; the service was fantastic, and our appetizers, cocktails, and entrees were delicious. Shrimp and grits, salmon burger, and hanger steak were all so delicious and we can’t wait to come back again.
    Coal Town Public HouseResponded on June 2, 2025
    Thank you for the kind words, Lauren! We are so happy to hear you had a great experience. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  4. Kathy

    San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and service were excellent. We are from out of town and have eaten there several times. It is always good.
    Coal Town Public HouseResponded on May 19, 2025
    Thank you, Kathy! We look forward to seeing you again soon.

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  5. Beth VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server Amanda was amazing. She welcomed us to the neighborhood and helped us with ideas. The Lemon Drop Martini was fabulous. We loved our dinner choices. The menu is fun. Some very different choices from the normal. We will go back again.
    Coal Town Public HouseResponded on May 19, 2025
    Thank you very much for visiting, Beth! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your experience and look forward to seeing you again soon. Welcome to the neighborhood!

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  6. shackelford VIP

    Nashville73 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Don’t understand the concept but it worked for us. Great selection of beers on tap, creative cocktail menu. Waiter was off the charts. Wife enjoyed her Cobb salad with chicken, my smoked brisket dip was spot-on, thin steak fries are a must.
    Coal Town Public HouseResponded on May 12, 2025
    Thank you so much for the kind words. We are happy to hear you had a great meal and terrific service! Hope to see you again soon.

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  7. Jennifer VIP

    South Carolina7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great and Garth was a wonderful server! We enjoyed everything!
    Coal Town Public HouseResponded on May 5, 2025
    Thank you! We are so happy to hear you had a great experience. We hope to see you again soon!

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  8. Maggie

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place was so cute!!! I tried the dole whip mimosa they had and I wanted about 17 more!!! Tasted the pizza with potato and bacon … that is sooooo good. My date had the salmon burger and also said it was delicious!! Everyone was super friendly, I would recommend !
    Coal Town Public HouseResponded on April 28, 2025
    Hi there, Maggie! We are so happy to hear you had a great visit. We are looking forward to seeing you again soon.

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  9. Connor

    Northwest Florida1 review

    1.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    After we got our water, it took 10 minutes before the waiter came by again to take our order. We ordered salmon and pizza as our entrees. After the salmon came out for myself, it was about another 15 minutes before the pizza arrived for my wife. The waiter then brought us the wrong check at the end. Throughout the night, the waiter was serving tables all across the restaurant and pouring drinks at the bar. Will not be going here again.
    Coal Town Public HouseResponded on April 21, 2025
    Hi there, Connor! We are sorry to hear that your experience was anything less than top-notch. Were you able to talk to a manager during your visit? We would love the opportunity to make this experience right. If you could reachout to us privately with your check information we would love to look into it. Thank you again for the feedback.

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  10. Wyatt VIP

    Dallas - Fort Worth2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Busy Saturday night so the place was packed! We were seated for our reservation right away and quickly greeted, our server was awesome but did not catch her name! She had great recommendations and helped us navigate the menu as first time guests! The meatballs were a pretty average starter, good flavor but a little cold, seemed like they had been sitting awhile before being served. My Hanger Steak was cooked perfectly and the chimichurri was a great pairing! My mom got one of the pizzas and it was nice and light, great flavor! Overall the food was just above average, service was great, and the environment was bustling and busy! If you are looking for a good spot to drink and eat with friends and get a little rowdy, this is the place!
    Coal Town Public HouseResponded on April 14, 2025
    Thank you, Wyatt. We are happy that you had a great time! We are sorry to hear the meatballs were anything less than top-notch, but happy that your steak was cooked perfectly. Thank you! We hope you visit again soon.

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Coal Town Public House is rated 4.5 stars by 575 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 38 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Coal Town Public House

187 Front St, Suite 103B, Franklin, TN 37064-4884

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Just off of Front Street in the Westhaven Town Center
  • Neighborhood
    Franklin
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Plenty of parking in the Kroger parking lot adjacent to the Coal Town Public House in Westhaven Town Center. There is also some street parking available.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Contactless Payment, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Chris Cunningham
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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