Very good food, excellent atmosphere with really good drinks. Our server, Tuesday, was terrific. Overall it was a very good night. The only downside is that it's a small dining room and the servers had very little room to get between the tables. We kept getting brushed as the tried to get by. Not badly, and we tried to keep our chairs in but still... The desert was one of the best we have ever had.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kristine Alden
Can't say enough about this restaurant. Service, food and vibes were all amazing. 10/10 would recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dominick Costa
The restaurant is beautiful and very very well designed. However, there are perhaps 2 tables too many as we found our romantic meal abutting another larger table always within earshot and rather cramped.
One thing that got under my skin was the waiters hard sell of their $8 bottles of water. We were asked “is still ok?” Assuming this was tap, we were brought a bottle of water. Granted we could have declined it quickly when it arrived but we weren’t fast enough before the bottle was opened. This left us immediately feeling duped rather than welcomed.
My cocktail was terrific and I loved the variety of liquor they packed into a small bar. At $20 it was on par with what I’d expect
For our meal we ordered a cheese board which was minimalist in offerings, the filet and a fish dish both were just ok and neither would I recommend ordering for a variety of reasons. I don’t remember our desert specifically but we both found it way too sweet and couldn’t eat half of it. Our biggest takeaways about the meal were their overall flavor (nothing I’d send back necessarily or poorly cooked just lacking a depth of flavor) and lack of sides for the rather inflated pricing.
Overall we went in with a fine dining expectation to revel what we are use to from comparable restaurants in Newport and the Groundswell brand but left saying we might come back for a drink but would choose to dine elsewhere for the taste and value. Just ok.
We are excited the Franklin has joined the food scene in Bristol and hope that with some growth can deliver a better experience in the future.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Ryan Stark
Food, cocktails, service, and atmosphere were all 5 stars. Best french onion soup my wife & I have ever had. Our server’s recommendations were spot on. Already looking forward to our next visit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
William Smith
A gem on a side street in Bristol, RI. Felt like I was in Charleston, SC or Monterey, CA. I can’t think of a comparable location in the Newport area. Kudos for stealing Cara from the Boat House to manage. Atmosphere and food were perfect.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alicia Bilyeu
We sat at the bar and had the best evening. Food was amazing. Bartenders were so attentive and sweet. We had the best time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Karen McHugh
Just had my first meal there with a small group and LOVED it. Excellent service (thanks to Nick) and incredible food, absolutely will go again. Very pricey and not the quietest place in the world and you need reservations as it's small but well worth the effort!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ana cal
My husband and I had a wonderful experience dining at “The Franklin”! We loved the cozy vibe and the food was excellent! The service was above and beyond. Very attentive hostess and waiter.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anthony Capezza
My wife and myself have visited The Franklin on two occasions and I cannot say enough good things about the restaurant. First the atmosphere upon entering the restaurant made you feel that you was truly welcome by the hostess who showed us to our table. From that point on the manager and the wait staff attended to you like we was the only couple in the restaurant. The food on both occasions was nothing but fabulous and make sure that you save room for the desserts. If you are looking for a restaurant that has it all I suggest you make the trip to the Franklin.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joe Calandrelli
Food and service were top notch. Hostess was very friendly and extremely welcoming and helpful.
Absolutely obsessed with this place!! First of all the ambience is everything - so warm, romantic and the design is stunning. The food was delicious. I had the filet and loved it & my fiance tried the special, which was a unique ravioli dish with short rib. The haricot verts on the side was perfect - best ones I've ever had. I don't usually like them and I loved these. Service was wonderful - waiter was super friendly and had great suggestions and explanations. Overall a 10/10!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Matthew Rodrigues
I’ve been lucky enough to eat at some of the best restaurants in the world. It’s wonderful to dine in a place like Bristol and experience food, service, and ambiance on par with what you’d find in cities like Paris, New York, and London. Wow. From the filet to the pasta we were in love.
Very good food, excellent atmosphere with really good drinks. Our server, Tuesday, was terrific. Overall it was a very good night. The only downside is that it's a small dining room and the servers had very little room to get between the tables. We kept getting brushed as the tried to get by. Not badly, and we tried to keep our chairs in but still...
The desert was one of the best we have ever had.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Can't say enough about this restaurant. Service, food and vibes were all amazing. 10/10 would recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The restaurant is beautiful and very very well designed. However, there are perhaps 2 tables too many as we found our romantic meal abutting another larger table always within earshot and rather cramped.
One thing that got under my skin was the waiters hard sell of their $8 bottles of water. We were asked “is still ok?” Assuming this was tap, we were brought a bottle of water. Granted we could have declined it quickly when it arrived but we weren’t fast enough before the bottle was opened. This left us immediately feeling duped rather than welcomed.
My cocktail was terrific and I loved the variety of liquor they packed into a small bar. At $20 it was on par with what I’d expect
For our meal we ordered a cheese board which was minimalist in offerings, the filet and a fish dish both were just ok and neither would I recommend ordering for a variety of reasons. I don’t remember our desert specifically but we both found it way too sweet and couldn’t eat half of it. Our biggest takeaways about the meal were their overall flavor (nothing I’d send back necessarily or poorly cooked just lacking a depth of flavor) and lack of sides for the rather inflated pricing.
Overall we went in with a fine dining expectation to revel what we are use to from comparable restaurants in Newport and the Groundswell brand but left saying we might come back for a drink but would choose to dine elsewhere for the taste and value. Just ok.
We are excited the Franklin has joined the food scene in Bristol and hope that with some growth can deliver a better experience in the future.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Food, cocktails, service, and atmosphere were all 5 stars. Best french onion soup my wife & I have ever had. Our server’s recommendations were spot on. Already looking forward to our next visit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A gem on a side street in Bristol, RI. Felt like I was in Charleston, SC or Monterey, CA. I can’t think of a comparable location in the Newport area. Kudos for stealing Cara from the Boat House to manage. Atmosphere and food were perfect.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We sat at the bar and had the best evening. Food was amazing. Bartenders were so attentive and sweet. We had the best time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Just had my first meal there with a small group and LOVED it. Excellent service (thanks to Nick) and incredible food, absolutely will go again. Very pricey and not the quietest place in the world and you need reservations as it's small but well worth the effort!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
My husband and I had a wonderful experience dining at “The Franklin”! We loved the cozy vibe and the food was excellent! The service was above and beyond. Very attentive hostess and waiter.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My wife and myself have visited The Franklin on two occasions and I cannot say enough good things about the restaurant. First the atmosphere upon entering the restaurant made you feel that you was truly welcome by the hostess who showed us to our table. From that point on the manager and the wait staff attended to you like we was the only couple in the restaurant. The food on both occasions was nothing but fabulous and make sure that you save room for the desserts. If you are looking for a restaurant that has it all I suggest you make the trip to the Franklin.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food and service were top notch. Hostess was very friendly and extremely welcoming and helpful.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Absolutely obsessed with this place!! First of all the ambience is everything - so warm, romantic and the design is stunning. The food was delicious. I had the filet and loved it & my fiance tried the special, which was a unique ravioli dish with short rib. The haricot verts on the side was perfect - best ones I've ever had. I don't usually like them and I loved these. Service was wonderful - waiter was super friendly and had great suggestions and explanations. Overall a 10/10!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I’ve been lucky enough to eat at some of the best restaurants in the world. It’s wonderful to dine in a place like Bristol and experience food, service, and ambiance on par with what you’d find in cities like Paris, New York, and London. Wow. From the filet to the pasta we were in love.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely amazing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent Food and Service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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