12 Best Dog Friendly Restaurants Franklin

“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.“

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

“Perdect coubtry style food, great service.“

“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!!!!!“

“We recently held our large employee-only event at Lazy Hiker for the second year in a row, and once again they exceeded all expectations! The staff here is absolutely AMAZING and goes above and beyond for us every year.

Whether you're looking for a great place to hang out and enjoy a good beer or you're searching for a venue to host an event—small or large—I highly recommend Lazy Hiker. They truly care about making your experience special. The venue is always clean, the staff is attentive and wonderful to work with, and they do everything they can to ensure you and your guests have an awesome time.

Thank you, Lazy Hiker, for another fantastic event!“

“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“

“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? :)“

“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 tonight to have a beer and a bite with friends. My wife had the gyro, and I had the philly cheese sandwich. Both were outstanding! We will definitely be back for more! Great job folks!!“

“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!“

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

“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!!“