Franklin, TN Restaurants: These Are The Best!

We tried Ming Palace and I have to say, it was the most HORRIBLE food I've eaten since we moved to Nashville. Please do not believe that it's the best Chinese buffet in Franklin. There has GOT to be another one. Yuck.

To my surprise, I actually agree with almost everything on the list... and we've lived here since 1991. My personal faves:
>Mexican - Pancho's for "basic" Mex (local chain); Garcia's for seafood Mex. Cozymel's is a chain, good but a bit pricey.
>Pizza - Depends on your taste... Nashville Pizza is crisp/thin crust; Guido's is large gooey center; Mellow Mushroom is a chain but is good; I thought Mineo's was very salty (like, shaker fell in the sauce salty). Jet's Pizza is in McKay's Mill subdivision and quite good; takeout/delivery only.
>BBQ - Very subjective, but I like Famous Dave's or Whitt's... the joint in Nolensville is good but not worth the drive to me
>Home cooking - Monell's is AYCE family style and excellent. Dotson's is OK but greasy to me. Bishop's meat & 3 is very pricey for what you get.
>Italian - No one has yet mentioned the secret gem of Cool Springs... Molinari's in the same shopping center as Mexicali and Mineo's; outstanding food and good service but it's small. Forget going Friday nights unless you go early.
>Seafood - Frankly, being from NC and knowing good seafood... there isn't any in Franklin. Bonefish is pricey but the best seafood you'll find here.
>Asian - PF Chang's for fusion, Royal Thai, haven't been to Basil's but I will go now.
>Caribbean - Again not mentioned yet is Calypso Cafe, a local chain with a branch in the strip center with Guido's. Excellent roast chicken with caribbean sauces, black beans & rice, good veggies & salads.
>Fine dining - Sperry's, Beethoven's, J. Alexander's are all good and all pricey as you'd expect.
>Steaks - The ubiquitous Outback, but for lower prices try Texas Roadhouse or Logan's.
>Other - Franklin Chop House on Hwy 96 East is local and good... not known for steaks but for other meat & pasta dishes. Johnathan's is an upscale sports bar featuring personal specialty pizzas, burgers, salads & such. Bodeli Sushi is in the same center as Molinari's/Mineo's/Mexicali if you like sushi on the conveyor belt. And just about every chain known on earth is in the Cool Springs area of Franklin.

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no one ever mentioned cozymels mexican grill for the mexican Category!! they have AMAZING seafood dishes, desserts, and of course classic mexican fajitas and other dishes! you have to try the Patron Margarita, BEST IN TOWN. 1654 Westgate Circle, in Brentwood, off of Moores Ln. You should try it out!