25 Essential Franklin Institutions
From neighborhood classics to high-wire tasting rooms, these are the places shaping the modern dining identity of Franklin.
Pasta & Cream
Tennessee
Italian eatery plating a choice of noodles with inventive sauces & salads plus catering services.
Brixx Wood Fired Pizza + Craft Bar
Tennessee
Part of a chain featuring pizza from a wood-fired brick oven, plus sandwiches & craft beers.
Chrysalis Modern Italian
Tennessee
an everyday essential favorite for readers tracking Franklin's most persuasive italian restaurant rooms, anchored by a Beam Score of 86.9.
First Watch
Franklin, Tennessee
Cafe chain for health-minded breakfast, brunch & lunch options such as omelets, salads & soups.
Cork & Cow
Franklin, Tennessee
Posh, brick-lined venue offering refined steakhouse classics, plus creative cocktails & fine wines.
Bonefish Grill
Franklin, Tennessee
Contemporary grill chain offering a seafood-centric menu, plus steaks & cocktails.
Sperry's Cool Springs
Franklin, Tennessee
Long-standing, tavern-like steakhouse for surf 'n' turf, a long wine list & a salad bar.
Garcia's Mexican Restaurant - Franklin
Franklin, Tennessee
Family-run eatery providing familiar Mexican food in a festive, casual setting with a patio & bar.
Chuy's
Franklin, Tennessee
Chain serving "big as yo' face" burritos & other Tex-Mex dishes in kitschy, eclectic settings.
First Watch
Franklin, Tennessee
Cafe chain for health-minded breakfast, brunch & lunch options such as omelets, salads & soups.
Marco's Pizza
Franklin, Tennessee
Counter-serve chain serving up a menu of specialty or custom pizzas for takeout or delivery.
El Sombrero - Franklin
Franklin, Tennessee
Mexican standards, such as fajitas & tacos, offered in a spacious, booth-lined setting.
Jason's Deli
Franklin, Tennessee
Deli chain featuring specialty sandwiches, salads & other health-conscious fare.
Bishop's
Franklin, Tennessee
Counter-service restaurant dishing up classic Southern dishes such as fried chicken & meatloaf.
Red Pony
Franklin, Tennessee
Sophisticated menu of updated Southern classic dishes & low-lit ambiance amid dramatic decor.
Waffle House
Franklin, Tennessee
Simple chain spot offering American diner fare & all-day breakfast, including signature waffles.
Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant
Franklin, Tennessee
Chain serving family-style Italian fare in a kitschy setting featuring red-&-white tablecloths.
Carrabba's Italian Grill
Franklin, Tennessee
Chain eatery & bar serving a diverse menu of classic Italian fare in a family-friendly setting.
Los Primos
Franklin, Tennessee
Latin American dishes, plus baked goods & raw cuts of meat, offered in a counter-service setting.
North Italia
Franklin, Tennessee
Service options: Outdoor seating, Curbside pickup, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service.
Brown Bag Cool Springs
Franklin, Tennessee
This light-filled cafe with sidewalk seating provides health-conscious American plates & catering.
Newk's Eatery
Franklin, Tennessee
Regional chain offering a menu of salads, pizzas & sandwiches in a casual setting.
Miso
Franklin, Tennessee
A large variety of sushi, bento boxes & Japanese entrees is served in casual, family-friendly digs.
Corner Pub - Franklin
Franklin, Tennessee
Service options: Outdoor seating, Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails.
Jet's Pizza
Franklin, Tennessee
Counter-serve chain offering Detroit-style pizza with flavored crusts, plus wings & subs.