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The Franklin, New Orleans, LA

The Franklin

4.4
4.4
28 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary Southern
2600 Dauphine Street, New Orleans, LA 70117

About this restaurant

  • Romantic
  • Innovative
  • Great for creative cocktails
The Franklin is located in the Marigny neighborhood, reviving the spirit of the restaurant’s previous iteration, the warm & inviting gastrobar celebrates the city’s food & drink culture & love for art & design. The Franklin features a casual culinary & bar program, thoughtful art collection & spirited staff. The Franklin’s kitchen is led by Executive Chef Dane Harris, who taps into the rich diversity of New Orleans cuisine through exploration of the city’s culinary techniques & traditions. Seasonally inspired menu items highlight ingredients from the surrounding region with items such as Beef Tartare with Pho Garnishes; Red Fish Rillettes with Caper Aioli & Grilled Bread; Pork Schnitzel Pariser with Creole Mustard-Lemon Pan Sauce, & the signature Franklin Burger with Tomato Relish & Farmhouse Cheddar. Much of the menu is dedicated to the Martini & its variants, including the Vesper & Martinez. A robust wine list with an emphasis on natur

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Southern, Gastro Pub, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Dane Harris
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Bywater
  • Cross street
    Franklin Ave.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 28 people are saying

The Franklin reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4
4.4 based on all time ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

331 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 24, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was top notch, everything we order we devoured. The duck liver mousse, beef tartare, pork terrine, lamb ribs, spatzle, hanger steak, salads and squash, on top of two desserts the chocolate cake was the clear winner but the goat milk custard was intriguing. Orange wine was delicious. Will be back frequently.

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  2. NolaJane515

    New Orleans8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 18, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely time at Franklin with our squad. 6 of us, lots of conversation, cocktails, shared plates and good selection on the menu for particular folks like myself.

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  3. SusanK

    New Orleans18 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on August 17, 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent food and reasonable prices. Good wait staff.

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  4. richil VIP

    New Orleans42 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 16, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at the Franklin...won't be the last. Great food, great ambiance, great service. From BBQ pecans, to beef tartare to snapper in a cilantro & okra chilled broth...whoa, damned fine.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 21, 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thanks. Dinner was wonderful

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  6. TerriG

    New Orleans4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 20, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a very cool vibe. Food was amazing and the happy hour choices were great! The BBQ Pecans were delicious.

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  7. rampartgal

    New Orleans6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 3, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional food! We arrived early enough to get the happy hour drink and apps. The raw oysters were served with a mignonette sauce. My trout was cooked to perfection.

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  8. CindyK

    New Orleans2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place was awesome! Great food, great service in a pleasant atmosphere. Such a nice change from the tourist trap of the Bourbon St. area.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans4 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on June 19, 2019

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We were regulars until now. Service was awful. Pretty sure the waiter forgot to punch in the order. Food took forever. Cold dishes (raw tuna/beef tartare) came out hot, and hot dishes came out cold. Manager was so snarky and didn’t come help the situation for 30 minutes. Waiter tried to avoid us the entire time after we complained.

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  10. SteveC

    New Orleans5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 2, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was excellent, from the margaritas, to the appetizers to the salads to the entrees.

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Google Map for The Franklin

2600 Dauphine Street, New Orleans, LA 70117

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Franklin Ave.
  • Neighborhood
    Bywater
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Southern, Gastro Pub, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Dane Harris
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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