Restaurants in Franklin

“Perdect coubtry style food, great service.”

“Had another great lunch today. Even with the chaos of Pumpkin Fest in town the hostess was polite and organized. Our server was Mama..she is a gem. Food was delicious”

“Wow!! What a place! It is SO rare to find an establishment that has the Perfect mix of: ambiance, food, service, music, vino/drinks and Owner engagement. This place hits it out of the park. The space is magnificent. The service is second to none. They make their own wine. The entertainment was wonderful (and not overwhelming). The food is spectacular and the hosts are warm and genuine. It’s obvious this, is a labor of love. We drove in from Cashiers and will be back Very soon. Great job Dion, Cathy, Renzo and Brittany. Not to be missed!!!!!”

“Absolutely everything! Worth every penny spent, and prices are great for the quality of food! There was not one bad thing to hit our table! The wings, fried mac n cheese bites, tavern burger, etc. So delicious! Highly recommend visiting if you aren't local!”

“last sat evening went for usual baby back rib dinner. ordered ice tea unsweet it came sweet, ordered side salad with balsamic dressing it came with honey mustard dressing, ordered 3 baby back ribs got half a slab of st louis ribs. asked for some wet wipes and they were brought over we opened two pack which ]were dry. Still gave our waitress a nice 20 % tip. Will see what happens next sat !”

“Everything we have gotten there is delicious! We LOVE the BLT on almost any bagel. They are always kind, helpful and very friendly. We visit town every few months and always make Brooklyn Bagels our go to eatery.”

“Breakfast was perfect. The waiter was friendly and prompt. The cook/manager cooked the perfect over medium eggs I've had in a long time. I got a country ham ranch platter. The country ham was also perfect. Coffee fresh. Bathrooms clean, stocked and smelled good.”

“Lazy Hiker Brewing is a gem! 🌄 Awesome location with tons of parking and a laid-back, mountain-town vibe 😎 Everything we love about North Carolina wrapped into one spot—great beer, rotating food trucks, and the friendliest crowd around. Whether you're sipping a delicious lager or grabbing bites from a local favorite, it's always a good time. Already planning our next visit—Florida girl approved ☀️🍻”

“This is my go-to restaurant. I would say probably my favorite in Franklin. The people are always friendly, the food is always good.. it's a good value and there's always enough to take home for a second meal.”

“What an absolute delight! We stumbled upon this hidden gem of an Italian restaurant, and it truly lived up to its name. From the moment we walked in, the cozy, inviting atmosphere made us feel right at home. We decided to try their pizza, and it was a revelation! The crust was perfectly crispy yet wonderfully chewy, the sauce had that rich, authentic tomato flavor, and the cheese was perfectly melted. I absolutely loved it, and the kids devoured their slices with enthusiastic approval. It’s safe to say it was a hit with the whole family! Beyond the fantastic food, the service was warm and attentive, making our dining experience even more enjoyable. This is definitely a place we'll be coming back to again and again. If you're looking for incredible Italian food in a charming setting, this hidden jewel is a must-visit!”

“excelente servicio y comida muy buena.”

“Went to breakfast ,excellent food and service. It is a walk up and order place with great outside seating or inside”

“Ate at Surf and Turf tonight. Very good. Excellent service. Owner is super nice.”

“Great little brewery right in the Little Tennessee River. Staff is always super friendly, and they regularly have a food truck outside to satisfy your hunger while you throw back a pint. Burgers, fries, and beer? With a great view to boot? What more do you need? :)”

“In a world of endless dining options, it’s rare to encounter a restaurant that feels like a quiet revelation—one that doesn’t shout its excellence but simply delivers it, course after course, with such precision and grace that you leave wishing that you’d found this gem sooner. The food itself is the quiet star. Each dish arrives as a small masterpiece of balance—flavors layered with intention, textures that surprise without gimmickry. In short, this is one of the very best restaurants I’ve ever visited—anywhere. It doesn’t chase trends or demand attention; it earns it through quiet excellence. If you value food that respects both ingredient and diner, make the reservation. You’ll likely find yourself, as I did, already planning the return visit. Highly recommended—worth every moment and mile, and we come from SWFL.”

“Fast, friendly, and delicious. One of my favorite spots for breakfast!”

“Amazing, love stopping by and hanging out. Definitely recommend”

“it's a fantastic place and the vibes are all there, I sing there sometimes and the dj is great. The regular staff are very kind to me and I would most definitely recommend you to go there”

“My best friend and I live in Hayesville NC. We travel over the mountain just to eat here. We have never been disappointed in the food, service, etc. Every sandwich we have tried is great. We have a habit of testing Ruebins. Gazebo is the best that we have eaten. The soups of my. are fantastic as well. Today we we had a slice of Coconut Custard pie. Wow just Wow. it was amazing. I highly recommend anyone to eat there. April we love you. you are fantastic inside and out. Thank you for making our lunch great to the whole crew. we will definitely get photos next visit. see you all soon ❤️❤️”

“Stopped in at 6am, 18 Sep 2021 for breakfast on the way to the river to do some fly fishing. Awesome breakfast.”

“The smells of this place are so incredible they draw you in and then you're hooked!!! Everything is so delicious! Highly recommend the Bavarian donuts and the peach layered chilled dessert. Also, SUPER affordable. Pastries around $2/each. Definitely worth it every time. Service so kind and patient ❤️”

“Great coffees, Milkshakes, Ice Cream, and the homemade warm, Waffle cones!!!”

“This is a hard one to review and I want to be fair because the people are very nice. There are 5 items there that I love. The chocolate croissants, the berry tartlets, the chocolate chip cookies, the Kringle (although it has too much icing) and flourless chocolate cake are divine. I don't like cheese mixed in my pastries like cheese Danish and cheese streudal, but if that's your thing you'll be in heaven because there are many items there filled with cheese. If you're lucky they're open 4 days a week but the week of Thanksgiving which I would have thought would be a big week for a bakery they closed and the week after they're also closed for winter break. Winter hasn't even officially started yet and that's frustrating. We used to have 3 or 4 good places to buy baked goods in town and now we only have 2 this being one of them. The location sucks in my opinion. It's located in the flea market on Highlands road. It's not exactly a place I think of to buy food. If this place were located downtown on main Street with normal operating hours it would be packed with people and their business would explode. Their product is fabulous it's just hard to get. When it comes down to it the most important thing is their food is 5 star.”

“Stopped by while passing through town and glad we did. The ice cream is fantastic, and the atmosphere was very friendly and family oriented. Will be back!”

“Best wings…Sweet and Tangy ! Smoked Mac n cheese and Mushroom appetizer, hand breaded, nice. The owner, Darrell, took the time to sit and chat with us..good ppl. Support local!”

“Always a good meal and a stiff drink 🍹”

“We visited this spot on a whim with 5 kids and 3 adults. It was awesome! Greta food, great service, great ice cream.”

“Amazing food worth every penny! Great staff too. Keep up the good work. Can’t believe anyone would dislike the food here.”

“The best burrito’s in franklin. 10/10”

“The gold standard for fast food customer service. This Chick-fil-A is second to none.”

“Best Mexican Food! Staff are always friendly. Manager comes around to ask if we need anything.”

“Awesome burgers and hotdogs, and one of the few places in town that carry Chuckwagons still. Be advised it's cash only (no cc or debit). One of the best local joints in Franklin to eat at. A quintessential Macon county establishment.”

“the salad, and the main courses are always fresh and well prepared. I love the grouper! get there early and there is a line of people wanting there delicious meal. good staff and service. Tonya does an amazing job!”

“Beautiful bike ride :) Cant wait to go again!!”

“Best place in franklin to get real, authentic, fresh to order Mexican food. Service is phenomenal, everybody there has a great attitude, atmosphere and hospitality!!”

“We had a lovely dinner on a Sunday evening. Try the fried avocado slices with lime cilantro aioli. They are phenomenal. Best appetizer I’ve enjoyed in some time. The chicken was also quite fabulous. Happily surprised and looking forward to returning!”

“Attached to Outdoor 76 in downtown Franklin, this little bar area serves as a perfect relax spot before or after you do your resupply &/or gear swaps. Features a small selection of drought beer on tap as well as canned selection from local breweries. Shuffleboard and darts and a hightop 360 access bar with stools - between the darts and shuffleboard - for socializing.”

“We were in Franklin seeking to start an Awake America Prayer Meeting there and stopped for lunch at Dooley’s. Fresh food and fresh vegetables and friendly service . Great home town deli .”

“I love this fantastic little store! They have so many health supplements, natural foods, and of course nuts! They also carry the best selection of unique beers, wines, and even MEAD! Scott and Kelly, the owners, are always friendly and helpful. If they dont have what you want, they will get it in for you. They are the best source of local health food in Franklin!”

“Our first time trying Franklin Pizza Tavern yesterday, and we couldn’t even believe how good the food was! We ate ourselves sick on the Fire on the Mtn pizza, a cheese pizza, and the cheese bread. The best pizza we have ever had and we are so lucky to have discovered this place in our little town. 12/10 recommend that everyone tries the pizza and everything else on the menu. You will not regret it!!”

“If you want some amazing food an even better service look no further! We had the molcajete for two and it can feed a crowd and was the best I’ve ever had. Hats off to the chef. Do sleep on this place”

“I love this place! The food is excellent every time and the staff is great. This is my favorite place to go!”

“Hunt Brothers Pizza is a great pizza for anybody searching for really good tasting food the employees are always very respectful their Pizza is also never undercooked or overcooked it is always just right with a perfect amount of toppings”

“Hunt Brothers Pizza is a great pizza for anybody searching for really good tasting food the employees are always very respectful their Pizza is also never undercooked or overcooked it is always just right with a perfect amount of toppings”

“Hunt Brothers Pizza is a great pizza for anybody searching for really good tasting food the employees are always very respectful their Pizza is also never undercooked or overcooked it is always just right with a perfect amount of toppings”

“great increments for kids and adults Sweet and friendly staff great place fora party in there building”

“Went with a friend for drinks and conversation during the day. Kind of quiet, I imagine the place jumps at night with the pool tables and music. We ordered an appetizer and it was good and fast. 2 drink maximum on liquor though.”

“I went in the other day to get a sub, as one at Jersey mikes but a young lady made the experience extra memorable so I am writing a poem about this experience

“A Sub Above… Thanks to Lilli”

In the land of subs and sizzling grills,
There’s a girl named Lilli with sandwich-making skills.
She moves like a melody behind the counter line,
Crafting every number on the menu like it’s art divine.

With a smile sharp as the slice of fresh-cut provolone,
She turns a simple hoagie into something all her own.
The oregano falls like confetti in the breeze,
And suddenly you’re thinking, yeah… I could eat two of these.

She asks, “Mike’s Way?” in a voice soft and kind—
And somehow it feels like she’s reading your mind.
Pickles placed perfect, tomatoes aligned,
A sandwich so balanced, even poets might rhyme.

Whether it’s the rush at noon or the quiet of late,
Lilli works with a calm that can only be fate.
You leave with a sub… but also a grin,
Because food made with heart always wins.

So here’s to Jersey Mike’s, and here’s to Lilli the star—
The queen of the slicer, the hero behind the bar.
If excellence had flavors or kindness a name,
Lilli’s the reason this shop earns its fame.

I took one bite and saw every mistake I’ve ever made,
then forgave myself instantly.
My GPA went up.
My skin cleared.
My credit score started humming the national anthem.

Sincerely- Melany Murrange”

“Kali is an amazing and polite girl. She is very respectful and I love her energy whenever I come in to get lunch. An employee like her is the reason I come back to this Subway.”

“This place.... this IS the place. Best freaking Asian persuasion food out there. He don't skimp on it either. If you're a hobbit, you can use a meal here for 2 meals, which is what I usually do because he gives you so much food. It's more tasty than anything else out here.
When you park, does it seem like you might encounter some nefarious Yakuza deal in a deserted non-lit parking lot, maybe, but the food is the best.”

“Extremely clean restaurant including the restroom. Food was excellent! Egg rolls and cheese rolls, chicken satay and a rice noodle basil dish. Just passing through Franklin or we would be back for sure!”

“Went tonight first time in a while thought we'd give it another try. My husband ordered the seafood buffet he said it was fine. I waited and waited on a waitress to bring me a menu. Flag down the hostess who told the waitress I was waiting, she passed our table twice and gave me I'll be right back. When she finally came back I placed the order.. simple chicken tenders. My husband was finished with two plates and ready to go home before they ever brought my food and this was after I told the waitress just cancel. The cashier was nice she asked me about my food I said I have no idea I'm taking it home since my husband is finished. She called the manager up. The manager said oh let me give you a discount. a grand total of $1.50 off of a $41 ticket. big deal. We won't be going back”

“Excellent service! Had to go next door to Aldi's to get smaller bill since they didn't have change after shift change, but the employee remembered my fiancé's complicated ordered as soon as I came back in! Great job by the young lady!”

“On September 1, 2022 I ate at Captain D’s in Franklin, NC. I went through the drive-through and received stellar customer service and the fish was so delicious. Cashier went above and beyond and put all the condiment in the bag. So amazing! Thanks for all you do, keep up the great job. Todd”

“Nigella always remembers my order and greets me with a smile. Always makes my family’s drinks perfectly and is always interested to talk to us. My family loves her!”

“I don't eat fast food often, but we decided to stop for something quick, while in Franklin, NC. The og chicken sandwich was really good and the lettuce was nice and crisp, not wilted, etc and a decent amount. The cashier was wonderful! She was patient and helpful. The employees were so friendly! I left, almost not caring of the good was bad. Receiving good friendly customer service isn't always easy to find. Well done to that location. Keep up the good work.”

“So I get excellent sushi here all the time. I just doordashed some to me at work and yea I gotta a little teriyaki on the other packaging but I don't even care. This clear soup is the best one I've ever had. Usually I think it looks like dirty water and tastes like nothing. Well let me tell you this is best one I've ever flipping had, bar none. If y'all ever opened a restaurant focused on homemade traditional broths for soup/ramen I'd be there in a blink.”

“Great place to eat and very reasonably priced. Friendly staff and good ambiance.”

“Everybody knows that the town of Franklin is probably one of the only towns in Western North Carolina. Which has waged this ongoing weird sort of lame war on the homeless. There are virtually zero resources for those who are struggling severely to get and keep some work or to maintain some sense of dignity. While this is my lifelong community's greatest shame, and embarrassment, by which Franklin sort of quietly suffers--its Bojangles has been an otherwise brilliant, quiet and unexpected little exception to this gay little rule. The restaurant really has done a great job of standing out And being part of the decency of our locals. As someone who is also struggling and homeless out here in the cold without a place or family to help me, this restaurant has gone above and beyond to help me simply eat a warm meal every once in a while. I highly recommend this restaurant.. It's gotta be pretty f****** embarrassing, too. Treat a homeless man any differently than how this Bojingles does. I call it... Hobojangles! =D”

“The best Brunswick stew!! All their food is great, but we drive from SC just for the Brunswick stew!! Five stars!”

“The food is very good every time we go. We love their Pad Thai and the variety of sushi is very good as well. The staff have always been friendly and attentive. Highly recommend this place!”

“My wife and I eat there regularly. The service is great and the food is fantastic. It kinda got off to a rocky start when it first opened but with a new Head Chief and extra servers, who are very friendly and helpful, it has come along to be one of the better restaurants in Franklin.”