Restaurants in Franklin

“Killer cocktails and an amazing high-end food menu, paired with great service from the staff equals a fantastic dining experience! Austin is the best bartender around!”

“Nestor was our waiter and very nice and friendly. Food was tasty with lots os flavor. We have the chicken, cucumbers, and beef taco. All were great, would recommend !”

“Fresh, healthy and tasty food is always in my top priority list and Fountain pool maintains it. So for that we got fresh foom.”

“My group of nine ate lunch at Gray’s on Main on Saturday. The service was excellent, and the food was amazing. All members of my group raved about their selections.”

“Excellent food! Great quantity and a reasonable price. We got the hottest tenders, and they were maybe a smidgen past as hot as I could take, which is how the hottest one should be. Great for a try.

The fries were crispy, the mac and cheese creamy, the potato salad well seasoned, the grits cheesy. The chicken biscuit was so fluffy and the waffles almost reminded me of a funnel cake.”

“This restaurant graciously accommodated our very large family in a matter of minutes - transformed their small dining area just for us. We had a terrific meal, it was affordable and our vegetarian relatives were very happy too. Thank you, Felour, for your amazing hospitality and food!”

“How refreshing to find an Indian buffet again that is actually delicious. House of India may very well now be the beat Indian Reataurant in the Nashville area. Friendly staff, appropriately flavorful and spicy dishes (even on the buffet). So many buffets I've been to in recent years are overly sweet and bland. Not this place. If you used to go to Bombay Palace more than a decade ago, this is like that. Same owners in fact. So good.”

“Had an awesome time at the dinner detective show! Great food, we had a wonderful group at our table. The show was very entertaining and we will definitely tell everyone about it!”

“Always have a good experience! Great food. Excellent service. Never had a bad meal😀”

“This is a great place to come when you’re in the mood for a steak. They always have excellent service, very good appetizers, and great tasting dessert. They’re always punctual when you have a reservations. This place gets better every day!”

“Great food and atmosphere”

“I eat a LOT of Indian food and I have literally tried every restaurant in Williamson Cty and many of them in Davidson et al....Service is top notch, staff are super friendly and the quality of food can't be beat....PLUS, if you eat super spicy like I do, there is NO OTHER PLACE that cooks like Persis Cool Spgs!!!”

“Food was amazing. Every dish except one out of this world! But the thing that set it over the top and will cause me to tell the world about this place. The reason I will return was Jared our server! I’ve been many places around the world. High end establishments all over. His service was exceptional and by far among the best! After you book your reservation request Jared as your server !!!”

“Great food and service. Good wine list”

“Just go there. Trust me. My review needs more characters.”

“Food was fresh and delicious, made to order. Customer service was on point. They were inviting to try samples, patient as decisions were made and very kind during production! Would definitely eat there again!”

“Amazing food! Excellent service!”

“Tonight my friends and I had the pleasure of being served by Anna at J. Alexander’s in Franklin, and she was absolutely wonderful. From the moment we sat down at the bar, she greeted us with a friendly smile and made us feel comfortable right away!

Our cocktails were excellent. Each one was perfectly mixed, presented beautifully, and tasted great. Anna was attentive without hovering, checking in at the right times and making sure we had everything we needed. She remembered our drink preferences after just one order and kept our waters filled without us having to ask. She also offered helpful suggestions for cocktails we might enjoy, which we really appreciated.

We come to J. Alexander’s a couple of times a week and have always had good service, but Anna stood out. She is professional, approachable, and clearly takes pride in her work! The atmosphere at the bar felt even more welcoming because of her.

It is not just about the drinks, it is about the overall experience, and Anna made ours great from start to finish. We truly enjoyed having her as our bartender and will definitely be asking for her again on future visits.

If you want excellent cocktails and friendly, attentive service, Anna is a great choice. She made our evening even better, and we look forward to seeing her again soon!”

“Really fantastic Italian restaurant. Reasonably priced with excellent food. Fresh, home made noodles and other great quality ingredients. Went for lunch and service was great. Loved the fresh bread as well. Highly recommend.”

“The food is amazing and the staff was friendly! very good!”

“My wife and I celebrated our 24th anniversary with dinner at Cork & Cow. Everything, EVERYTHING was absolutely perfect. Our reservation was for 9pm. We walked in at 8:45 and were seated immediately. Mike, our server, was quick to greet us and made excellent suggestions. I already knew I wanted the bone-in ribeye, but I wasn't settled on an appetizer. Mike suggested the pork belly: ABSOLUTE PERFECTION. My wife ordered the filet. Both steaks were well-seasoned and cooked perfectly. Dessert didn't seem likely, since I was starting to feel full, but I overheard another server mention a chocolate torte that had peanut butter mousse, so. . . O. M. G. As if the food and service weren't good enough, we were back in our hotel room by 9:45.”

“Excellent environment, food and service. Be sure to stop in especially if you’d like to watch some sports. It was awesome.”

“One of our new favorite Italian spots. We all got different dishes and each one was absolutely delicious. We had great service! Definitely will go back again and recommend this spot to any Italian lovers. The lamb bolognese was delicious!”

“absolutely delicious. farm raised food. so so good”

“This is our go-to. Unique and excellent menu. I NEVER eat turkey except: A. For Thanksgiving, and B. When we're at Kokomo. Theirs is ridiculous.”

“Visited Stable in April 2024. Nice vibe. Staff was top-notch. The flight was a great sampler. Would definitely come back!”

“Fantastic service and fantastic food ❤️. We will be back ❤️. Love the Baja sauce ❤️. All the food was great ❤️. Thank you 🙏”

“Great lunch with the family. Ended up celebrating Mom's birthday! CAMERON (Cam) my man.... stellar service. will ask for you. Made our lunch an exceptional experience. As always.. the food was FAB!!”

“Perenn surpassed my expectations. Charming vibe, friendly and attentive service, flavors on point. I recommend the kale salad with locally raised rotisserie chicken! The crunchy chickpea garnish put it over the top! Delighted to go home with a bag full of bakery delicacies to share with the fam. What a fantastic addition Perenn is to Franklin fare.”

“We have been coming here for years and we still love Barbara's!”

“Fantastic, friendly, hardworking employees who up a great breakfast fast! 5 Stars!”

“I love our local Waffle House! Great food and the hardest working people in the industry! Go Team WH!”

“I had no idea what Pita Way was and boy am I sold! Great Mediterranean food options available with fast and such friendly service! Locally owned by Kimi where her and her son, Mitch, will make the experience so pleasant! This will become a regular spot for us!”

“The best gyro in Franklin!!! Portions were filling and the restaurant was clean. Rady was a great host and very friendly!!! I will come back when I need another gyro fix!!!”

“Best food around! Great service, everything on the menu can’t be beat and the atmosphere is fun. It’s our go to!”

“Updated Review: Biscuit Love in Franklin (Manager: Noing)

📍132 3rd Ave S, Franklin, TN 37064

Biscuit Love Franklin is so much more than just great food it’s the kind of place that makes you feel genuinely welcome. A big reason for that is the amazing manager, Noing (pronounced like “Noi-ng”). She’s originally from Thailand, and her name might even reflect her sweet, petite presence “Noi” in Thai means “small,” and it fits her perfectly in the most endearing way.

From the moment you walk in, she greets you with the warmest smile and treats you like you’re family. Even during the busiest rush, she’s incredibly efficient in the kitchen, yet somehow still finds time to connect with people on a personal level. It feels like walking into your grandmother’s house the food is comforting, and the hospitality is from the heart.

The entire staff is friendly and helpful, and the food is consistently outstanding. They also offer a military discount, which is a huge plus and deeply appreciated by the veteran community. If you're in Franklin, this is a must-visit especially for anyone who could use a little extra kindness with their biscuits.”

“There’s a LOT more than just juice here! Sandwiches, wraps, bowls, salads and smoothies too. We shared their breakfast sandwich and the immunity builder juice. Both were really good. My favorite was the chicken pesto sandwich - it was excellent! Great food, organic ingredients, warm and friendly folks - I highly recommend this place!”

“I was in last Friday and sat with Desiree, she was AMAZING! She was so sweet and helpful, she made great suggestions and was super patient (and not at all annoyed) with my gluten-free, dairy-free friend. Best service I've had in a really long time and the food was really good too.”

“From the moment we entered the staff was great and our server Sam was top notch the wings were great and the pizzas were great as well 5 stars Will definitely be Back!!! Ask for Sam you won’t be disappointed”

“As always, we had delicious food and great service!”

“Edley’s did an amazing job catering my daughter’s wedding. The service and the food was fabulous.”

“This store was really clean. I asked for a chocolate chip cookie without sea salt but they didn’t have any to provide which was okay. I was told if I called ahead they would be able to make that request. They were so nice”

“Food, service and atmosphere was excellent. We will definitely be back. Very charming”

“This was a great find. A one of menu with southern hospitality. Clean. Fun. And right off I 40 on the west side. Perfect!”

“Really cute and cozy coffee place. I like the outdoor very much!”

“I ate here yesterday afternoon with a large group of friends (14). It was fabulous, and so nice to eat at a local, family owned restaurant here in Cool Springs which is mostly limited to chain restaurants. I called ahead of time to make sure they could accommodate us and spoke to Luke and he said he’d set aside seating for us. Luke ended up being our server, and he was very sweet and gracious to our rowdy table! We all mostly ordered different pizzas, although a few got pasta dishes, and I added wings to my pizza order. Most drank beer, a couple ordered wine. The pizzas were all very good! I got the Italian Stallion as my husband loves green olives and it had that as an ingredient along with Italian sausage, pepperoni, meatballs, salami and mushrooms. It was wonderful, the toppings were plentiful and the crust was perfect. Others ordered different specialty pizzas and had no complaints. I also got the traditional wings with a mild buffalo sauce and they were quite yummy. My son got the spaghetti & meatballs and it was a huge plate with 2 giant meatballs! He could only eat half of it so he had leftovers for another meal at home. Another person got the Mozzarella Caprese Salad, and the Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo. The pasta dishes came with homemade garlic knots. The beer selection is rather limited, if you like craft beers like our crowd does. They are mostly standard beers, so that’s the only recommendation I have, that they up their game on the beers and offer more options from local breweries. They were out of some of the limited ones they carry, but Luke explained they restock beers on Monday (we went on a Sunday so they were at the end of their supply by then). As far as the vibe, it was a perfect low key place to hang out with friends, drink beer and eat pizza etc, and watch football. There were plenty of TVs to watch the games. There were even fun video game machines if you’re into that. We really enjoyed Mineo’s - food, service, and vibe were all tops! It does take a little while to get your food but we understood with our big table, and it was nice anyway to not be rushed out the door (we stayed almost 2 1/2 hours!). So nice to support this local family owned restaurant!”

“We went to the pop-up dinner tonight, La Luna. Absolutely excellent food, drinks. and service. The skirt steak and banana empanadas were my favorite. Loved it all.”

“Great place to have a fabulous drink. They provide great quality service. You will enjoy this place.”

“We hired the Mojo’s Food Truck for a work event yesterday and they were phenomenal. It is so hard to please 100+ people, and they did so well. Service was exceptionally quick and portions were very satisfying. Our staff has asked for Mojo’s to come back to our future events.”

“Extensive menu and friendly staff from reception to service. The blueberry pancakes were the star of our table; hearty but not heavy with good fruit to batter ratio. Eggs Benedict was as good as any I’ve had. We’ll be back”

“Hands down the best! I can sum up this place with one word, that is Tony. Not #TonyVitello but Tony the owner and superstar sushi chef. I have personally seen him cut sushi for country superstars the same as he prepares for my kids. His "slogan" is "see you tomorrow" and I truly believe he means that to everyone that walks through his door. Thank you Tony!”

“Attended the father Ryan, Hall of Fame Induction last night and learned that you catered the food. Just want you to know it was absolutely fantastic. Great job will be calling you in the future. Keep up the good work regards sidney neuhoff”

“Man I wish I took a picture of my plate! This is my second time I have eaten at brown bag. First of all, I am crazy happy to support such a great cause! But Morceau, their food is killer! Easily the very best lunch and all of Franklin it is so fresh and the food is all perfectly cooked. And for those who care, I also like that, they do have nutrition facts on their website, which makes it helpful to choose Wise foods on certain days. I will be back multiple times.”

“Great coffee and excellent customer service!!”

“Totul a fost superb. Recomand”

“I just love this place. We can always get in. The food. Service is fantastic. I love the bar. I love all the things around it. Everyone there's really nice. I like the place a lot. I've been there a few times.”

“I love Taziki’s in Franklin. I get it frequently for a fast and light lunch. The Harissa chicken is fantastic on a Cesar or Greek salad. And the Harissa hummus is delicious.”

“Good service, conversational atmosphere, fair sized and flavorful food to go along with the drink”

“I'm from out of town and staying nearby so I decided to try Nachos. I got chicken and shrimp fajitas. The food was great! I even loved the guacamole (normally I don't bc they make it with onions). The service was even better than the food. I was well taken care of from the minute I walked in. I'll be back during my stay here.”

“Clean, delicious food! Staff noticed my friend gave me a Bday present so they brought me their Bronuts! Thanks so much! Great place!”

“I have a severe alpha gal allergy and can’t have any mammal products and worry a lot about surprise ingredients and cross contamination. Previous to getting sick I ate there often and loved the hospitality, polite staff and amazing pizza. Today I went and expressed my desire to still have there pizza and ask for accommodation. They assured me they would wash everything and prevent cross contamination. They treated me with kindness and respect and made me feel very assured. I was excited to see they offered anchovies and that is a protein I can eat and really enjoyed it. These guys are great. Long story short 10/10. Please eat here”

“A great quick stop in Franklin for some good Mexican food. Customer service is great and prices are decent.”

“I had tantanmen at otaku ramen and was amazed at the Japanese level! The soup soaked into whole my body and I drank it all up.”

“Coffee and food is delicious and the staff is so kind and welcoming! It’s a beautiful place to relax, study, or hang with friends!”

“55 South was the perfect choice for dinner/drinks for our "Bride-To-Be" party of 6. As soon as you walk in, you're greeted, with friendly smiles, by the hostess & bartenders. The table wait time was minimal. Our server was so great & never missed a beat. The Nola Cheesesteak (makes my mouth water just talking about it) was DELICIOUS! Hands down, 55 South should be on your itinerary if you're in the Downtown Franklin area.”

“The food was good but the wait today- 8/10- one hour for our three meals! 😳”

“Staff was getting slammed when I came in tonight- but man did they get everything out quickly. Food and service was great. Definitely try out the Blue Dream taco!!”

“Best in Franklin tn 👍🤔👏”

“Thank you Dana Harris for a good job in grilling my food . Very tasty..for my 1st visit, can't wait to come back..”

“Amazing bakery and a beautiful location!”

“Miss Daisy's is AMAZING!!! I tried the Chicken Devine, the hashbrown casserole, green bean casserole, sweet potato casserole, and the Turkey and Dressing! Everything was Delicious. We are so lucky to have this as an option for tasty homemade food.”

“Love this place! My husband and I were greeted as soon as we entered the door with the biggest smile of a Chef...you can watch your order being made~this man has skills! Fresh out of the oven came out sausage roll and cheese stromboli. THESE WERE FANTASTIC! If you want NY style eats, THIS is the place to be! Thank you for your hospitality and fab eats ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”

“Best place ever”

“Great food and great atmosphere! This will definitely be a go to place when we are down this way!”

“We enjoyed a great Mediterranean experience in semi fast food with real tableware. We had Chargrilled Lamb which came with a Greek salad and choice of a side. We chose roasted red potatoes. The meal was very tasty. Only disappointment was the lamb was chewy.”

“The food is excellent, best biscuits, most of all Suzanne and staff is outstanding welcoming everybody—the only place in Franklin area where breakfast is the best!!!! Five star rating!!!!”

“We are amazed by this coffee shop and the awesome owner and her son. Talk about incredible customer service!! They were closed on a Sunday but still served us with a smile on their day off when we pulled up.”

“Great lunch with the family. Ended up celebrating Mom's birthday! CAMERON (Cam) my man.... stellar service. will ask for you. Made our lunch an exceptional experience. As always.. the food was FAB!!”

“I was in last Friday and sat with Desiree, she was AMAZING! She was so sweet and helpful, she made great suggestions and was super patient (and not at all annoyed) with my gluten-free, dairy-free friend. Best service I've had in a really long time and the food was really good too.”

“Came in for the Gators watch party! Will be back every week! What a great time! The atmosphere was insane! Hopefully gators get it together. The south west egg rolls were delicious!! Nice drink specials considering drinks are pretty expensive here!”

“Fantastic service and fantastic food ❤️. We will be back ❤️. Love the Baja sauce ❤️. All the food was great ❤️. Thank you 🙏”

“The food is excellent, best biscuits, most of all Suzanne and staff is outstanding welcoming everybody—the only place in Franklin area where breakfast is the best!!!! Five star rating!!!!”

“I’ve never liked Cajun food but when I tried the drunk chicken 😃it was exactly like thanksgiving dinner in every bite”

“Was there for family vacation and the food was great! We had the lamb and Hakka Noodles!”

“Food was fresh and delicious, made to order. Customer service was on point. They were inviting to try samples, patient as decisions were made and very kind during production! Would definitely eat there again!”

“I have been eating at this location for over 6 yrs and NEVER is there a NEW or added item. The menu remains the same. The majority of restaurants that ae visited, have new items added and in 6 yrs. this menu remains the same. Perhaps maybe I should go somewhere else to eat. I can not believe that this has not been brought to your attention long before now. When will a new item be added???”

“Half Way is “all the way” in food & service. The early morning breakfast is wonderful; Half Way is Truly our “go to” place where “the locals” hang out.”

“El Carbon is off the charts!!! I absolutely loved the carne asada quesadilla. It just melts in your mouth. And don't get me started on the tacos, which are arguably some of the best I've ever had north of the border. Be sure and try the salsas, which helped neutralize a blistering cold winter evening. Both the red and the green blend seamlessly with your meal. The drinks are superb too. The Pineapple version is my personal favorite. Let me tell you, this is the gold standard! The staff went above and beyond in recommending some of their favorites to me. Very warm and friendly. I used to live in Franklin but now it seems I have a legit excuse to come home and visit!! Do yourself a favor and get over to El Carbon. Make it your New Year's Resolution ;)”

“There’s a LOT more than just juice here! Sandwiches, wraps, bowls, salads and smoothies too. We shared their breakfast sandwich and the immunity builder juice. Both were really good. My favorite was the chicken pesto sandwich - it was excellent! Great food, organic ingredients, warm and friendly folks - I highly recommend this place!”

“My family is from Chongqing so we always look for authentic Sichuan and hotpot restaurants when we travel. The owner was super nice and helpful and answered all of our questions. The food was authentic and delicious. Just like in Chongqing. The atmosphere is really nice and attractive. We wanted to come back for hotpot the next day but Popo's leg hurt and she couldn't walk so we had to cancel. I highly recommend any one who wants authentic Chinese food, typical fast food, to give this restaurant a try. You won't be disappointed!”

“I am from Utah, had the opportunity to dine at The White Alligator on Feb 13, had the Muffaletta Sandwich and Jambalaya, I found both to be very tasty and was equally impressed with the attentiveness to service. The Jambalaya really got my attention! Thanks!”

“absolutely delicious. farm raised food. so so good”

“I was in last Friday and sat with Desiree, she was AMAZING! She was so sweet and helpful, she made great suggestions and was super patient (and not at all annoyed) with my gluten-free, dairy-free friend. Best service I've had in a really long time and the food was really good too.”

“As always, we had delicious food and great service!”

“Edley’s did an amazing job catering my daughter’s wedding. The service and the food was fabulous.”

“How refreshing to find an Indian buffet again that is actually delicious. House of India may very well now be the beat Indian Reataurant in the Nashville area. Friendly staff, appropriately flavorful and spicy dishes (even on the buffet). So many buffets I've been to in recent years are overly sweet and bland. Not this place. If you used to go to Bombay Palace more than a decade ago, this is like that. Same owners in fact. So good.”

“This was a great find. A one of menu with southern hospitality. Clean. Fun. And right off I 40 on the west side. Perfect!”

“The service was excellent! Food could have been a little warmer. Shopping was fun. Bathrooms were clean. I vote 8”

“Staff was getting slammed when I came in tonight- but man did they get everything out quickly. Food and service was great. Definitely try out the Blue Dream taco!!”

“I ate here yesterday afternoon with a large group of friends (14). It was fabulous, and so nice to eat at a local, family owned restaurant here in Cool Springs which is mostly limited to chain restaurants. I called ahead of time to make sure they could accommodate us and spoke to Luke and he said he’d set aside seating for us. Luke ended up being our server, and he was very sweet and gracious to our rowdy table! We all mostly ordered different pizzas, although a few got pasta dishes, and I added wings to my pizza order. Most drank beer, a couple ordered wine. The pizzas were all very good! I got the Italian Stallion as my husband loves green olives and it had that as an ingredient along with Italian sausage, pepperoni, meatballs, salami and mushrooms. It was wonderful, the toppings were plentiful and the crust was perfect. Others ordered different specialty pizzas and had no complaints. I also got the traditional wings with a mild buffalo sauce and they were quite yummy. My son got the spaghetti & meatballs and it was a huge plate with 2 giant meatballs! He could only eat half of it so he had leftovers for another meal at home. Another person got the Mozzarella Caprese Salad, and the Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo. The pasta dishes came with homemade garlic knots. The beer selection is rather limited, if you like craft beers like our crowd does. They are mostly standard beers, so that’s the only recommendation I have, that they up their game on the beers and offer more options from local breweries. They were out of some of the limited ones they carry, but Luke explained they restock beers on Monday (we went on a Sunday so they were at the end of their supply by then). As far as the vibe, it was a perfect low key place to hang out with friends, drink beer and eat pizza etc, and watch football. There were plenty of TVs to watch the games. There were even fun video game machines if you’re into that. We really enjoyed Mineo’s - food, service, and vibe were all tops! It does take a little while to get your food but we understood with our big table, and it was nice anyway to not be rushed out the door (we stayed almost 2 1/2 hours!). So nice to support this local family owned restaurant!”

“We are from Malaysia and this restaurant is definitely the best! It is consistently delicious. Service is great.”

“Updated Review: Biscuit Love in Franklin (Manager: Noing)

📍132 3rd Ave S, Franklin, TN 37064

Biscuit Love Franklin is so much more than just great food it’s the kind of place that makes you feel genuinely welcome. A big reason for that is the amazing manager, Noing (pronounced like “Noi-ng”). She’s originally from Thailand, and her name might even reflect her sweet, petite presence “Noi” in Thai means “small,” and it fits her perfectly in the most endearing way.

From the moment you walk in, she greets you with the warmest smile and treats you like you’re family. Even during the busiest rush, she’s incredibly efficient in the kitchen, yet somehow still finds time to connect with people on a personal level. It feels like walking into your grandmother’s house the food is comforting, and the hospitality is from the heart.

The entire staff is friendly and helpful, and the food is consistently outstanding. They also offer a military discount, which is a huge plus and deeply appreciated by the veteran community. If you're in Franklin, this is a must-visit especially for anyone who could use a little extra kindness with their biscuits.”

“Thank you Dana Harris for a good job in grilling my food . Very tasty..for my 1st visit, can't wait to come back..”

“I eat a LOT of Indian food and I have literally tried every restaurant in Williamson Cty and many of them in Davidson et al....Service is top notch, staff are super friendly and the quality of food can't be beat....PLUS, if you eat super spicy like I do, there is NO OTHER PLACE that cooks like Persis Cool Spgs!!!”

“Excellent food! Great quantity and a reasonable price. We got the hottest tenders, and they were maybe a smidgen past as hot as I could take, which is how the hottest one should be. Great for a try.

The fries were crispy, the mac and cheese creamy, the potato salad well seasoned, the grits cheesy. The chicken biscuit was so fluffy and the waffles almost reminded me of a funnel cake.”

“Amazing food! Excellent service!”