Historic Franklin, TN, serves their locals and visiting guests with over 400 restaurants, ranging from Southern favorites to upscale, and elegant cuisines. With such a wide variety of traditional dining experiences to one-of-a-kind hidden to choose from, Franklin won’t leave you disappointed- or hungry!
Here some of our favorites:
Puckett’s Grocery and Restaurant
“Where the main ingredients are Real Food, Real People and Real Atmosphere”
Puckett’s Grocery and Restaurant is a local award-winning dinning experience. Known for accolades such as, “Best Restaurant Worth the Drive,” and “Top 100 Restaurants,” Puckett’s will win your heart over with their Southern hospitality and great eats.
Originating as a quaint grocery store rooting all the way back to the 1950’s, Puckett’s is all about serving up southern favorites. Their specialties include authentic comfort foods such as slow-cooked barbecue, homemade fixin’s, as well as upscale classics.
Red Pony Restaurant
Voted “Best New Restaurant 2006” by Southern Exposure Magazine, Red Pony’s casual fine dining has become one of Franklin’s historic Main Street favorites. Their menu offers Southern, Contemporary American cuisine and has perfected the essence of “sophisticated southern” dishes by utilizing fresh, homegrown produce, seafood and meats.
Merridee’s Breadbasket
A local favorite that has been featured in Southern Living Magazine, and the Food Network’s “Best of Baker’s Show,” Merridee’s Breadbasket is known for their savory breakfast, lunch, and baked goods- all made from scratch. Don’t miss out on their delicious homemade treats as well as a variety of savory soups, quiches, and fresh salads!
Wild Ginger
Wild Ginger offers an assorted bend of Southern American, Pan-Asian, and Western cuisines. A fine dining experience perfect for business lunches, romantic evenings, or a relaxing night out with friends and family.
Wild Ginger takes the title of, “Best Sushi”, “Best Fusion Restaurant”, “Best New Restaurant”, and the coveted “Best Presentation” and “People’s Choice” awards from the Taste of Williamson.
Sopapilla’s – A Taste Of New Mexico
A new twist on Mexican cuisine, Sopapillia’s offers a fusion of Spanish, Native American and Mexican-centered ingredients and techniques embedded throughout all of their dishes.
Saffire Restaurant & Bar
Located in the heart of the historic Factory at Franklin, Saffire Restaurant & Bar is known for their locally grown produce and ingredients to master creative and delicious cuisine. A welcoming, neighborhood ambiance, inventive dishes, and an impressive bar program allows guest to enjoy both quality and comfort.
These are just a few of the amazing eats you can find in the heart of Franklin, TN. Come visit our quaint little town with an appetite for great food, adventure and fun!