50 Best American Restaurants in Franklin

“My group of nine ate lunch at Gray’s on Main on Saturday. The service was excellent, and the food was amazing. All members of my group raved about their selections.“

“Great food and service. Good wine list“

“Fiancé and I had our last pre-marital date this evening. Lezlie made this evening wonderful! She tended to everything we needed, was thoroughly joyous in our celebration and seemed genuinely excited about our wedding. Lezlie sincerely made us feel like she cared about us, and we truly believe she does. Beautiful woman- heart and soul. Thank you so much, Lezlie! We'll bring back pictures from the wedding!“

“We have been coming here for years and we still love Barbara's!“

“Miss Daisy's is AMAZING!!! I tried the Chicken Devine, the hashbrown casserole, green bean casserole, sweet potato casserole, and the Turkey and Dressing! Everything was Delicious. We are so lucky to have this as an option for tasty homemade food.“

“Our visit to Tupelo Honey in Franklin, TN, was a genuine pleasure. The friendly hostess greeted us warmly, and our server was knowledgeable about the menu. The food was exceptional—the Chicken & Waffles featured moist waffles and crispy chicken, while the Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Cream of Tomato Soup was a comforting classic. The Banana Pudding provided a sweet finish to our meal. With an inviting atmosphere and reasonable prices, Tupelo Honey has definitely earned a spot on our "must-return" list!“

“My husband and I went here for our anniversary and I seriously couldn’t ask for a better experience. The staff was so attentive and welcoming, the atmosphere was warm and inviting, and the food was SO good. Large portions that fill you up and nothing compares to the taste. So so happy with the service and the general manager, Mark. Thank you for everything!“

“They food is yummy ! You want a delicious steak just the way you want it , I recommend Bricktops !!“

“The food is amazing and the staff was friendly! very good!“

“The food is excellent, best biscuits, most of all Suzanne and staff is outstanding welcoming everybody—the only place in Franklin area where breakfast is the best!!!! Five star rating!!!!“

“55 South was the perfect choice for dinner/drinks for our "Bride-To-Be" party of 6. As soon as you walk in, you're greeted, with friendly smiles, by the hostess & bartenders. The table wait time was minimal. Our server was so great & never missed a beat. The Nola Cheesesteak (makes my mouth water just talking about it) was DELICIOUS! Hands down, 55 South should be on your itinerary if you're in the Downtown Franklin area.“

“Man I wish I took a picture of my plate! This is my second time I have eaten at brown bag. First of all, I am crazy happy to support such a great cause! But Morceau, their food is killer! Easily the very best lunch and all of Franklin it is so fresh and the food is all perfectly cooked. And for those who care, I also like that, they do have nutrition facts on their website, which makes it helpful to choose Wise foods on certain days. I will be back multiple times.“

“Very good food great service , price is right..“

“Staying in Franklin,TN for the night and had dinner here. Food was good and service was quick. Carly, our waitress, was SUPERB! Friendly and very informative on menu and the area. Best waitress ever! Being greeted and served with an energetic smile is Priceless! She is a keeper!!“

“Quick service, very friendly
Relaxing and comfortable atmosphere, music was a bit loud but nothing crazy
Food was quite delicious and a step up from traditional American fare.
Prices are above average but the quality and the portions make up for it.“

“Great times and great food!“

“Open area for dining! Great place to hang out with friends and family!“

“Excellent service and wonderful food! I had the farmers salad topped with salmon, it was fabulous!“

“Half Way is “all the way” in food & service. The early morning breakfast is wonderful; Half Way is Truly our “go to” place where “the locals” hang out.“

“Hello, I had the Cobb salad (strawberries, sesame seeds, romaine lettuce, ham, turkey, minus the goat cheese, boiled egg). It was more salad than I could comfortably eat so possibly going to want a to go box.

I would definitely eat the salad again 4.5 stars. I don’t like strawberries i didn’t tell them to leave them out and they’re good for you in some way. *Shrugs* ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 1/2

We also ordered chicken tenders and fries. I would say that these chicken tenders were the best chicken that i personally have ever tried. Highly recommend. 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Onion rings appetizer, they forgot what appetizer we ordered, incorrectly guessed fried pickles and came back to the table to double check before putting the order in so that was good that they made a timely fix.
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Steak with sautéed mushrooms and onions with fries, cornbread and gravy.

They were sold out of strawberry lemonade. (One of two reasons I gave them 4 stars for service)“

“The food and cocktails are amazing! Great service, excellent location. This is one of our favorite spots!“

“Everyone very friendly. Quick service Good food !!!“

“The service was excellent! Food could have been a little warmer. Shopping was fun. Bathrooms were clean. I vote 8“

“I was in last Friday and sat with Desiree, she was AMAZING! She was so sweet and helpful, she made great suggestions and was super patient (and not at all annoyed) with my gluten-free, dairy-free friend. Best service I've had in a really long time and the food was really good too.“

“Brent is such a wonderful server! This place is great and he makes it better! Communicative, helpful, patient, and he makes sure the food is great and fresh every time! 5 stars for Brent!“

“My husband went to o/charleys for dinner tonight. He got the chicken finger dinner, got me fish & chips. They were so over cooked, I had to break open and smell of each to know what was what. We eat there so often because we're both disabled, but they just lost a good customer. The puppy got full.....“

“Food, service and atmosphere was excellent. We will definitely be back. Very charming“

“Came in for the Gators watch party! Will be back every week! What a great time! The atmosphere was insane! Hopefully gators get it together. The south west egg rolls were delicious!! Nice drink specials considering drinks are pretty expensive here!“

“Good food, great service, excellent staff.“

“Ambiance is wonderful. Food is top notch. Service is delightful“

“Came in for lunch & had the ham & Gruyère melt sandwich with fruit. Fabulous! Really, really delicious. Service from Victoria was timely and EXCELLENT. Also had an orange and pomegranate drink with turmeric called the “Morning Meditation” that cured my headache. Restaurant and table were clean and well maintained. Very enjoyable food and experience.“

“I recently dined at Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille - Cool Springs and our server, Vernon was outstanding. From the warm welcome to the knowledgeable menu recommendations, Vernon made our meal memorable. His attentiveness and friendly demeanor truly enhanced our experience. Highly recommend dining here and asking for Vernon for exceptional service!“

“We found this place on google and decided to give it a shot and I’m so glad we did. Walked in and immediately was greeted by their very friendly and accommodating staff. Ordered a variety of food and felt like the price was very fair! Received our food promptly and it was so delicious. Definitely would return and absolutely recommend!!!!“

“Delicious and healthy all in one ! CoreLife is the best find for me. I love all the healthy options and they all are delicious!“

“Totul a fost superb. Recomand“

“Awesome friendly staff Great food“

“I just wanted to acknowledge the Zaxby's store in franklin Tn store number 69702, on Murfreesboro RD, Ms. Charlene Colvin was kind and very pleasant to work with. she assisted me in all my needs when it came to a big order we did for our technician's at Darrell Waltrip Honda. from the moment i spoke to her she took great care of me and made sure we received our food on time and it was very hot. I love her energy and the way she handled the entire situation. the whole staff as well, I spoke to Randall and he was also pleasant as well. customer experience is so hard to encounter in today's time, i work in customer service and i know how important it is to make sure all of my clients are well taken care off. Ms. Charlene thank you once again, your whole staff is amazing.“

“What a great place to waste your money on trash food… 75$ before tip.. two premade tasteless burgers and the kids burgers were literally one mini slider.. the price is absolutely unacceptable and the taste was pathetic.. the beans from a can taste better … wtf too lazy to hand pat out a burger at a burger joint.. might as well go to mellow mushroom and accept a red Barron pizza… what a joke.. fool me once but that’s it.“

“Had a luncheon there with 13 ladies. Very attentive service and accommodating for that large of a party. Food was plentiful and reasonably priced. Dinner type atmosphere... Breakfast & lunch. Skillet breakfasts are delicious as are the salads.“

“I love our local Waffle House! Great food and the hardest working people in the industry! Go Team WH!“

“Update:I retract my previous review. Upon further investigation I now realize my horrible wedding catering was from another Brown Bag catering company in Franklin TN.Although I find it odd that two companies have the same name in the same area… this place may be great. Not sure, never been. However this review submission won’t let me remove my previous post so I can only update. I changed my star rating from a 1 star to a 5 star. I apologize for my confusion.I will say that if you find yourself debating on which Brown Bag catering services you are contemplating… I can almost guarantee this place is better than the Brown Bag Catering “food with a purpose” in Franklin.“

“This has been my favorite Mexican spot in Franklin for years. There has been a recent change in staff and the girl working up front is just horrible. They’ve made mistakes on my order several times and she just hangs up when I called to have it fixed. She has hung up otherwise when I call to check on the status of an order. Hope they can improve their staff because this place has always been a great mom and pop shop.“

“Great times and great food!“

“Best food we have had in a long time! Riley our server is always awesome and takes great care of his customers! Chill environment!! 😊“

“The food was good. I highly recommend the turkey club. We were a party of four, two of us got it. The next night, we both wanted the turkey again, but they were out. I don’t know what the magic is, but I hope it’s on the menu next year when we’re back. Only downside was the long wait, either for a table or service; I think they were short handed.“

“I don’t normally post reviews about restaurants in Hotels but damn! the food was so good! It’s a small, hand-crafted menu and the portion sizes are perfect. Consider a nice cocktail and a few appetizers with friends in the very stylish lounge. Would come back just for the food.“

“Great food on a pretty plate!“

“It was good. Had a sit down sandwich for late lunch. Great service. Just wish the sandwich was bivger for the price.“

“Bhilis is my favorite Sunday spot. Not to many people to deal with and plenty of chips and salsa. 💵💵💵“