Happy Hour oysters are great. Fish tacos meh. Tiny knob of nicely fried fish in a raw corn taco loaded with a ton of flavorless slaw...it was more like a slaw taco with a nugget of fried fish....and pricey for what it is, 2 small mediocre fish tacos. Drinks are pricey. Lovely service.
Paul Orlik
We were in town visiting for the weekend, amazing food, amazing drinks, service was very attentive. 1000% recommend coming here and would definitely come again.
Obiick
Everything was good so far. I have enjoyed everything. Recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fleet Street Burger
Warren Fenton
Fresh oysters were delicious along with the tamarind margarita.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Fish Tacos, Oyster Happy Hour
Grace R.
Loved the happy hour here! $2 oysters and two drink options for $5. Friendly environment & fries were worth the hype. Will be back!
Darla C.
From the minute you walk into The Franklin you feel the warmth of the space. The servers are knowledgeable and friendly. We ate everything and it was flippin amazing - I took my sister and her husband here and his eyes lit up when he caught site of the selection of oysters! He still talks about The Franklin and makes me take him there every time they are in town.
Karen C
My daughter and I went this week and had the best time and food and service. She loves oysters...me not so much. But now in love w fried oysters. Grilled peppers and chicken sandwich and of course the fries. Ruby was patient with us and gave us excellent advice on wine ans food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Franklin Fries, Fried Chicken, Fried Oysters, Seafood
Federico Lucifredi
Everything we ate was outstanding. I will single out the Caesar Bloody Mary (very smooth, olive brine instead of Worcestershire sauce) for mention.The shrimp and grits is quite simply amazing. A must try!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Raw Oysters on the Half Shell
Edward D.
Excellent food. Attentive, but not intrusive service; very friendly staff. Best music and ambiance. Highly recommend.
Lauren P.
We went during happy hour and got the "happy hour dozen". Best oysters we've ever had. The Franklin fries were also well worth the hype. Thick cut fries served with 2 dipping sauces. Overall really great experience at The Franklin and can't wait to visit again!
Whenever I stay in Portsmouth, this is my first stop!!! Everything is over the top, delicious!!!
Tilan Perera
Wish they had more food options in the menu
C B.
This place is a hidden gem! Absolutely the best servers, phenomenal chef. The atmosphere is better than it should be. The bartender pours some me of the best drinks in New England. I will never not come here.
Ondrea H.
Great staff! We enjoy the happy hour and oysters. Franklin French fries are a must try!
Shawn St.Pierre
Went here for the first time for an anniversary dinner. Oysters were top-notch. Mussels were outstanding, and the pork belly sliders were amazing. We had a tiny mishap with our dinner but the staff handled it with the utmost caring and class. Would definitely recommend and will definitely be back. Loved the bread pudding so much we had to get two!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Oysters on the Half Shell, Fried Oysters
Happy Hour oysters are great. Fish tacos meh. Tiny knob of nicely fried fish in a raw corn taco loaded with a ton of flavorless slaw...it was more like a slaw taco with a nugget of fried fish....and pricey for what it is, 2 small mediocre fish tacos. Drinks are pricey. Lovely service.
We were in town visiting for the weekend, amazing food, amazing drinks, service was very attentive. 1000% recommend coming here and would definitely come again.
Everything was good so far. I have enjoyed everything. Recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fleet Street Burger
Fresh oysters were delicious along with the tamarind margarita.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Fish Tacos, Oyster Happy Hour
Loved the happy hour here! $2 oysters and two drink options for $5. Friendly environment & fries were worth the hype. Will be back!
From the minute you walk into The Franklin you feel the warmth of the space. The servers are knowledgeable and friendly. We ate everything and it was flippin amazing - I took my sister and her husband here and his eyes lit up when he caught site of the selection of oysters! He still talks about The Franklin and makes me take him there every time they are in town.
My daughter and I went this week and had the best time and food and service. She loves oysters...me not so much. But now in love w fried oysters. Grilled peppers and chicken sandwich and of course the fries. Ruby was patient with us and gave us excellent advice on wine ans food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Franklin Fries, Fried Chicken, Fried Oysters, Seafood
Everything we ate was outstanding. I will single out the Caesar Bloody Mary (very smooth, olive brine instead of Worcestershire sauce) for mention.The shrimp and grits is quite simply amazing. A must try!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Raw Oysters on the Half Shell
Excellent food. Attentive, but not intrusive service; very friendly staff. Best music and ambiance. Highly recommend.
We went during happy hour and got the "happy hour dozen". Best oysters we've ever had. The Franklin fries were also well worth the hype. Thick cut fries served with 2 dipping sauces. Overall really great experience at The Franklin and can't wait to visit again!
Restaurantji Recommends
Whenever I stay in Portsmouth, this is my first stop!!! Everything is over the top, delicious!!!
Wish they had more food options in the menu
This place is a hidden gem! Absolutely the best servers, phenomenal chef. The atmosphere is better than it should be. The bartender pours some me of the best drinks in New England. I will never not come here.
Great staff! We enjoy the happy hour and oysters. Franklin French fries are a must try!
Went here for the first time for an anniversary dinner. Oysters were top-notch. Mussels were outstanding, and the pork belly sliders were amazing. We had a tiny mishap with our dinner but the staff handled it with the utmost caring and class. Would definitely recommend and will definitely be back. Loved the bread pudding so much we had to get two!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Oysters on the Half Shell, Fried Oysters