12 Best American 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“

“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.“

“This has quickly become my favorite place to eat in Franklin. There isn't another salad in town that comes close to their mixed berry salad with grilled chicken. The brisket was superb! The desserts look good, but I haven't tried any yet. They only offer it on Thursdays and sometimes Fridays, so make sure you get there on one of those days. The only thing I don't like is that they have short hours. I think they close around 2 some days and aren't open on the weekends at all.“

“We had a good bunch of ladies and required 2 tables. The waitresses we very nice and the food was great! We did not even have to wait forever so the kitchen staff must be pretty awesome as well! Can’t wait to go back and try something different.“

“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!!!!!“

“Passing through on our way to Pigeon Forge for the day. It was my daughter’s birthday. We walked in and my daughter had a Happy Birthday hat on. When we were finishing up the manager came out with the entire staff and had a brownie with a candle in it. Soo special!“

“Enjoyed watching the Miami Dolphin’s game there. The fried mushrooms and cheese burger were good!“

“It would be a 5 star review but in more than one occasion I have arrived only to find they are not open on time or notes on the door. One time I arrived at 11:00 and there was other people waiting outside, after about 15 minutes the gentleman came and opened the door saying he forgot to unlock it. No way to run a business. I do love the atmosphere and the different types of entertainment offered.“

“We have always enjoyed great food and great service every time we go. My mom always wants a gift card from them so she can go and order anything she wants. Don’t let the gas pumps next door fool you. This is a fantastic French bistro and a hidden gem for sure.“

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

“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“

“On our way back from Tennessee, we stopped at Fat Buddies Ribs & BBQ, drawn in by the hype around their famous ribs. Having never tried real American ribs before, I was excited to see if they were as amazing as everyone says. I went all-in with "The Rack Attack" – a full rack of smoked baby back ribs served with fries and cole slaw.
The ribs were hands down the best I've ever tasted. The glaze was incredibly flavorful. It was truly the star of the meal and well worth the stop. The portion was massive, too! The fries were okay, and the cole slaw and garlic bread were both enjoyable sides, but the ribs were absolutely unmatched.I also tried their fried okra, which, although interesting, didn’t quite suit my taste. But if you’re outside the U.S. and curious about authentic American BBQ, these ribs are a must-try. Even my cousin, with his refined palate, agreed that these were some of the best ribs he’s ever had. Highly recommend this spot to anyone looking to dive into American BBQ!“