“The Franklin exceeded our expectations!We were in Cape Ann to visit the Edward Hopper Exhibit at the Cape Ann Museum (exhibit now closed). We Googled nearby restaurants for a quick bite before driving to Cambridge for an Early Music Festival concert.The Franklin came up with very good reviews and it was, yes, right outside our window where we had parked!It was an easy decision to go in. Although the restaurant was booked up, we got a couple of seats at the bar in the main room which shares the same house menu. We were seated next to a kind local couple who helped us with menu choices.The food was very good. We ordered the two pastas from the menu to split and a side of cooked spinach (no garlic because of the concert!). The regular-menu Ravioli was good; the edges were thicker and more aldente than I liked (my husband liked it). The Daily Pasta was close to perfect. Fettuccine with Chicken, Mushroom and Alfredo Sauce. The Spinach was as ordered and it was a huge amount. We each ordered a glass of wine.We will definitely return if ever again in Gloucester, MA. We might even plan to return...Dietary restrictions: The Hostess mentioned that The Franklin has many Gluten Free items on the menu. She was a regular customer because of it and decided, "Why not work here?"Kid-friendliness: I would not have brought my young children. As grown young men, they would love The Franklin.“
“We've driven by this place many times and after more than two years, we decided to give it a try. The outside of the restaurant makes you think the inside will be a fast-serve cafeteria style place, but we were pleasantly surprised. Dimly lit, surprisingly modern decor, and very clean. They have a full bar, but they have one of those seasonal liquor licenses, so we couldn't order cocktails. Seriously, seasonal liquor licenses just need to stop. Give these small businesses a break. Anyways, the menu was huge having Japanese, Vietnamese, and Chinese cuisine. The sushi menu alone was massive. I had the chicken pho. It was quite good, though the consistency of the chicken was a little odd. The flavor of the broth was on point though--and that's coming from a guy who used to live in the Vietnamese area of Dorchester and had pho often. The shumai was terriffic, and so was the miso soup, though it could have been served a little hotter. The server could not have been nicer, and attentive. Overall, we enjoyed this littler place very much and will return.“
“Very generous portions! This fed our family of four for two nights. The Japanese (sushi) menu wasn't available so we ordered from the Chinese menu but everything was excellent. We ordered delivery, which was prompt and easy. The person taking our order on the phone was also super friendly and recommended dishes for our kids. Highly recommend!“
“Amazing! What can I say that these other 5 star reviews haven't said already? My wife and I went for our anniversary, but you don't need a special occasion to go. Just go for it! The dedication that Chef Sang Lee puts into each dish is life changing. What I love the most if that Chef gets the freshest fish right from Gloucester and New England. Keep it up! We look forward to our next visit.“