Restaurants in Franklin

“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!!!!!”

“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.”

“Perdect coubtry style food, great service.”

“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 !”

“Fantastic restaurant with amazing specials and great people working there!”

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

“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!”

“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 ❤️❤️”

“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!”

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

“Lazy Hiker is a very great brewery! We had The Trail Mate, Uncle’s Vice, Sunset Sour Ale, and Dad Jokes and all were super tasty! We tried the fries and mozzarella sticks and they were pretty freaking good too. Best curly fries ever. Top notch establishment fo sho”

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

“excelente servicio y comida muy buena.”

“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.”

“My family and I absolutely love Rathskeller. I always feel at home and I love walking into an establishment where they are happy to see their patrons and where you receive service with eye contact!! They are very kind and welcoming to our eclectic group of teens and our teens feel safe and comfortable there and ask often to go hang out which is huge for us. Their drink selection is A++ and they love music and dogs! Also we can't wait for the food truck addition!”

“I love this lil shop! I am obsessed with the iced toasted marshmallow latte! And Just wow to the puns colada donut. I can’t wait for blueberry muffins!!! Xoxo”

“Amazing baked goods and coffee”

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

“We have always had a wonderful experience here. Might I say, we probably go a little too much. Lol. Out of the many times we have been here in the 2 years since they opened, I have had 1 mobile order mess up with the wrong sandwich. I came right back and they more than made up for it. The staff is always so kind, food is fresh and I really love the fun, kid events that they plan and the charitable things they do for our community. Highly recommend!”

“Great brewery on the river with great views. Nice variety of brews to pick from. I am an IPA drinker and Garand is a good one. Large bar area with plenty of seating inside as well as out.”

“Today I had possibly the best camarones a la diabla of my entire life. It is spicy, smoky, and complex in flavor, unlike the disappointing sweet, ketchup-like sauces I keep finding everywhere else. Casa tequila made my whole day wonderful.”

“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!”

“This place is a hidden gem. I needed a birthday cake last minute (11/27). I didn't want the standard grocery store cake. I found this bakery on Google. Stopped in and purchased a Tres Leche cake. It was a beautiful cake and we all devoured it on Thanksgiving. It was absolutely amazing. I also purchased jalapeño bread, pastries and bread budding. Everything was wonderful. The bread pudding was the best that I have ever had. The young man and woman that were in the bakery were extremely pleasant. I highly recommend this bakery.”

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

“Tonight was our first time eating here. Definitely not our last! Everyone’s food was delicious!!”

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

“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”

“Always a good meal and a stiff drink 🍹”

“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!”

“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!”

“Wonderful treats, coffees teas, gifts, and wonderful service!”

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

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

“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 are such huge fans of this pastry shop! The croissants are always so fresh and buttery, and the filled versions are like sugary little dreams. Can't rave enough about this place!”

“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!”

“Super friendly and helpful staff. AMAZING pizza- easily the best I've had in the area. 11/10 will be back again way more often than I should”

“Let me tell you. They have the best southern fried chicken this side of my mama’s chicken. Like that saying in the movie Fried Green Tomatoes…..”you got a good scald on that chicken”. And that my friends is a compliment, a southern compliment at that. Close your eyes and you’d swear you were sitting at your mama’s table eating her fried chicken and it doesn’t get better than that!!!!!”

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

“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.”

“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.”

“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 .”

“We stopped in while passing through tonight, and were very glad we did! My Italian sub was perfect and the onion rings were divine! Great food, service, and price. We'll definitely be back!”

“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.”

“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”

“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!”

“Love the new sandwich sizes.”

“Ignore any of the negative reviews, because you ABSOLUTELY NEED to try the Cuban-Quesadilla!!! The quesadilla came in a very generous portion (I'm a pretty big guy, and still resorted to splitting it with my wife... and we still ended up taking some home in a to-go box) and it was unbelievably delicious. It's everything you want from a savory Cuban sandwich, but thrown together in a perfect lightly-crisped tortilla. We also enjoyed some Cuban-coffee that was to-die-for and some beautiful and yummy croquettes. Do yourself a favor and give the kids a few bucks to blow at the arcade while you and yours get to enjoy a lovely Cuban date.”

“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.”

“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”

“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.”

“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 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!”

“This establishment has declined in quality since the change in ownership. The staff is inattentive, frequently runs out of popular ice cream flavors, and closes prior to the posted hours of operation. It is unfortunate, as this used to be a preferred establishment. It appears that Sylva will now receive our business. This is very disappointing.”

“Consistently good bbq. Great service, nice place. I had lunch half rack and i was stuffed. Well, not quite as they have peach cobbler, but, you know. Lots of napkins and two wet wipes later, i was stuffed. Well done.”

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

“I can’t tell you how many times this place was recommended to me. Such high praises for this place and the sweetness of the staff. Thank y’all for making our experience one to remember fondly. I highly recommend this place!! It is a must go for good food and good people.”

“We got the chicken finger meals today It was delicious..the chicken tenders were crispy but very tender on the inside ...they were big and very flavorful...the slaw was great as was the fries and Texas toast”

“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.”