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1. AT

   AmandaT

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall3food5service1ambience5

   Food was great but service was absolutely terrible. We had to ask several times for the same thing. Waitress wasn’t very attentive

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2. KH

   KarenH

   Mobile

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall4food4service4ambience4

   Very Nice decor and unique menu. Would recommend you try if you are in the area.

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3. EM

   EMfromSC

   Philadelphia

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on June 18, 2022

   overall3food3service4ambience2

   We made reservations, expecting a quite, fine dining experience. It was noisy, several customers had their dogs with them, etc. The lobster bisque was not hot, and not good. It may be ok for casual dining but we were expecting fine dining based on the reviews and the requirement for a reservation. Also, there was no option for a petite size meal. there is no way many ladies, children or some seniors to have to get a 14 ounce steak.

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   Denyce

   Orlando

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on June 17, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   The food was fresh and delicious. Portions were good. Our server and rest of the staff were very friendly and efficient. We would come back again.

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5. EO

   EatOutExceptionally

   Western NC

   90 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   90 reviews

   Dined on June 14, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We frequent here often and Love the new menu and having great specials is awesome. We had the most fantastic Cabernet from a local winery Slanted Window Wines! John and his crew behind the bar and all the servers deserve kudos for being so attentive. We understand that the Slanted Window Winery has their own tasting station with great food nearby in Franklin. We will head there soon since we are always looking for unique and special places especially with great wine!

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   ToniW

   Western NC

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on June 14, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   This was a great experience. Good ambiance and great food.

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   JimmyV

   Western NC

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on June 11, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Food was great and service was outstanding. Have been going for year’s and food quality had been declining. The new Chef has restored my faith in Root and Barrel. Will definitely be coming back.

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8. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Miami

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on June 7, 2022

   overall4food3service5ambience4

   cumpleaños

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   Buff

   Nashville

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 28, 2022

   overall5food4service5ambience4

   Five stars if the fish hadn’t been overcooked. Mango Chutney was 5+. 😁 Excellent server and bartender.

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10. ES

    EllenS

    Mobile

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    It was perfect!

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11. MB

    MeredithB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We found this restaurant on the Trip Advisor app. We (two couples)were visiting Franklin from Alabama. We started off with the appetizers-Fried mushrooms, pork belly and Brussels sprouts. It was all amazing. We each (couple) shared the Ribeye steak entree. They were cooked to our liking but could have used a little more seasoning. All in all, I would recommend and visit again.

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12. JG

    JohnG

    Western NC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2022

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    Food was delicious and service was top notch. The decor is modern industrial. All the people we encountered were friendly and helpful. We had a very nice experience!

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13. JF

    JonF

    Naples

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2022

    overall4food3service5ambience3

    Very nice staff, excellent drinks and an overall pleasant experience. My food was prepared properly but my wife’s fish was over cooked….not horribly so but still over cooked. We would certainly return.

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    chip

    Western NC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food was excellent and so was the service. We will be back

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15. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Root and Barrel is the best damn restaurant in Franklin North Carolina. The ambiance and service at this restaurant is unmatched by any other in the area.

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    lina

    Western NC

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    Our experience was good. Our chairperson Caleb was very polite, informative and accommodating.The dinner menu offers a diverse selection with the option to do small plates or enter courses. Our party did both. I would like the staff dress more appropriately for such a restaurant. The see a code description on the website is "casual" but the staff had no uniformity or neatness to each person's idea of casual. Would add so much to the dining e,patience if this issue was addressed.

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17. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food was very creative and delicious! Service was polite and friendly. Nice vibe.

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    Foodwarrior

    Western NC

    39 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on April 18, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience4

    Corn chowder was cold and watery consistency. Wait time for food was excessive.

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19. B

    Biggs

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food. Server was amazing. Soul bowl was very filling. Very flavorful.

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20. WW

    WayneW

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience3

    The restaurant knew it was our anniversary when I made the reservation on Open Table. I asked that flowers be provided as a surprise for my wife. None were provided. Big disappointment. Nothing was said by the staff. If they do not provide that service, they shouldn’t ask for “special requests“ when I made the reservation and I should have been told at the time so I could have made arrangements to get them myself.

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    TimF

    Atlanta

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    Comfortable booth in main dining area across from bar. Cool vibe and decor. Ceasar salad, pimento burger and shrimp risotto were all excellent. Appetizer rolls with honey butter were amazingly delicious. Server was friendly and knowledgeable about menu. Glad to see a place like this succeeding in Franklin. Will definitely go back!

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22. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    10/10 ✅️ would definitely recommend! Food was absolutely delicious. Service was helpful & made sure we had every thing we needed. First timer, but will definitely be back!

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23. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing experience from the moment we walked in. Waitress was very knowledgeable and honest. Recommended the perfect dishes and desserts. Beautiful restaurant and the ambiance was perfect. Nice place for such a small town. Very impressed and will enjoy visiting Franklin again.

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    Bcfmarn

    Atlanta

    20 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on March 22, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    Everything that we were able to order was excellent. However, at 6:45 on a Tuesday night, the first two entrees that we picked were already sold out! But the serving sizes were so large that the half salad was enough to split as was the salmon entree. Ordering the entree with the $4 split plate charge which gives both folks full side servings is a really nice option. We will definitely be back & would recommend this restaurant to our friends.

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25. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    What a great find! We usually have dinner at the casino restaurants when we’re here visiting but they were booked. Root + Barrel had great reviews and the pictures looked amazing. Will be returning on next trip to the area! Great steaks, drinks and desserts! What a beautiful restaurant!

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    WilliamO

    Western NC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2022

    overall3food2service3ambience5

    This place has such great potential but it slaps you in the face when the food arrives. Amazing drinks delicious shrimp cocktail and main course of a filet med. rare received medium and the lamb shank both left something to be desired. It was the most o.k food I’ve spent that kind of money on. Could have been great… Hope they turn it around in the kitchen the foh was amazing not so much the back end

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27. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2022

    overall2food4service2ambience4

    We made a reservation early in the week for the St Patrick’s Day menu. We were looking forward to the fish and chips or the corned beef and cabbage. However, when we got to the restaurant we were told it’s really busy; sat us at a bar table in front and to top it off, they were out of all the specials. We were extremely disappointed and a little angry. We stayed only because we thought we’d not be able to get in at Caffe Rel. it was our last night in Franklin and we were very disappointed.

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28. DB

    DanicaB

    New England

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our meal was wonderful and our waiter was excellent! My daughter and I shared the salmon, highly recommend. My husband ordered the lamb and it was fall off the bone delicious. We were impressed with the ambience and the attentiveness of the wait staff.

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    Willyferd

    Western NC

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Staff was excellent, food was very good and ambiance was good. A little overpriced in my opinion, but it's good for a special occasion.

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    George

    Charlotte

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent well presented food with excellent service. Great drink specials…

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31. CH

    CharlesH

    Charleston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food and setting. Salmon and Trout were amazing. The Appetizer Pizza was also the best ever!!!

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32. JC

    JeffC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The Small Plates and Entrees were wonderful and our server May was excellent as always

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    Roberto

    Des Moines

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Great food and friendly people

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    EdSand

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    All four of us had separate Menu items and found them all to be excellent!

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35. JM

    JanM

    Atlanta

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food was good and the service was even better! We will definitely be back!

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36. JC

    JosephC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 30, 2021

    overall3food4service3ambience3

    They were understaffed and not wearing masks. They were trying hard. We will return

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37. CF

    CathyF

    London

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food was outstanding. Such a creative chef! I had the Red Pepper shrimp with risotto, hubby had the salmon, both excellent! I also had the Brussel sprout appetizer which was delicious! Service was wonderful, especially during these times of lack of help. Highly recommend for a more upscale dinner experience in the Franklin area!

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38. CV

    CathyV

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 28, 2021

    overall4food3service5ambience4

    The service was good. Descent selection of beers on draft. The food was okay but a little high priced for what was received. Not a very distinct flavor felt like it all could have used more spices. It was okay.

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39. B

    Bbar

    Western NC

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on December 23, 2021

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    Thé rating would have been 5 stars, if the drinks had been better. The margaritas were not served in a traditional glass, and both people who ordered them said they tasted funny. One did not drink hers. The other mixed drink was said to be not good. The fourth drink was fine, but it’s hard to hurt vodka and tonic. The food was excellent and the service outstanding. Overall we really enjoyed the meal.

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40. JJ

    JJWEsq

    New York Area

    53 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    53 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2021

    overall3food4service4ambience4

    Struggling due to being understaffed but we weren't in a hurry, so it was OK. Enjoyed lunch very much!

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