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Looking for somewhere to dine in Franklin, Tennessee?
Following are the best Franklin area restaurants with the tastiest menus in town — in our opinion — including the Cool Springs area.
Granted, our all-time favorites aren’t going to meet the needs of everyone. These places were chosen primarily because we tend to frequent them regularly as locals, rather than the fact that they’re particularly unique.
Here’s a list of unique restaurants in Nashville …and lots of other places that we personally recommend for first-time visitors to the area!
For others’ recommendations, check these out:
- Downtown Franklin, Tennessee Restaurants
- All Restaurants In Franklin, Tennessee
- Nashville Eater Heatmap: Where To Eat Right Now
- Best Outdoor Dining Restaurants In Franklin, TN
BEST BUFFET / SALAD BAR:
#1 Ruby Tuesday’s
Cool Springs Galleria
Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-771-2060
Jason’s Deli
3065 Mallory Lane
Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-771-2626
Shoney’s
1306 Murfreesboro Road
Franklin, TN 37064
Phone: 615-790-1285
Listen to Bud Light’s Real Men of Genius ”Mr. All You Can Eat Buffet Inventor”:
BEST BARBECUE:
#1 Famous Dave’s BBQ
7086 Bakers Bridge Rd.
Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-778-1227
BB’s Barbeque
224 New Highway 96 W
Franklin, TN 37064
Phone: 615-599-2750
Stroud’s Barbeque
1010 Fulton Greer Road
Franklin, TN 37064
Phone: 615-595-0200
Mickey Roos
509 Hillsboro Road
Franklin, TN 37064
Phone: 615-599-5993
BEST SEAFOOD:
#1 Bonefish Grill
3010 Mallory Lane
Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-778-9419
Puckett’s Boathouse
94 E. Main Street
Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-790-2309
Sperry’s
650 Frazier Drive
Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-778-9950
BEST MEXICAN:
#1 Sopapilla’s
1109 Davenport Blvd.
Franklin, TN 37064
Phone: 615-794-9989
Nacho’s
1031 Center Point Place
Franklin, TN 37064
Phone: 615-595-8090
Pancho’s Place
3046 Columbia Avenue
Franklin, TN 37064
Phone: 615-790-7710
La Hacienda
1110 Hillsboro Road
Franklin, TN 37064
Phone: 615-591-9590
Pueblo Real
1340 W. Main Street
Franklin, TN 37064
Phone: 615-794-3232
SOL Restaurant
403 Main Street
Franklin, TN 37064
Phone: 615-538-6021
BEST STEAKHOUSE:
#1 Sperry’s
650 Frazier Drive
Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-778-9950
Logan’s Roadhouse
7087 Bakers Bridge Avenue
Franklin, TN 37064
Phone: 615-771-7288
Sportsman’s Grille
1640 Westgate Circle
Brentwood, TN 37027
Phone: 615-373-1070
Outback Steakhouse
8005 Moore Lane
Brentwood, TN 37027
Phone: 615-661-9150
BEST ASIAN / THAI:
#1 Koi Sushi & Thai
102 Lumber Drive (off Columbia Ave)
Franklin, TN 37064
Phone: 615-538-6018
Wild Ginger
101 Market Exchange Court
Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-778-0081
P.F. Changs
439 Cool Springs Blvd.
Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-503-9640
Genghis Grill Mongolian Stirfry
600B Frazier Drive #140
Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-771-0111
Basil’s Asian Bistro
9040 Carothers Parkway
Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-771-0999
Thai Spice
1031 Center Point Place
Franklin, TN 37064
Phone: 615-591-5658
BEST FINE DINING:
#1 Mangia Nashville
1110 Hillsboro Road #B200
Franklin, TN 37064
Phone: 615-538-7456
Amerigo’s Italian Restaurant
1656 Westgate Circle
Brentwood, TN 37027
Phone: 615-377-7070
Saffire
230 Franklin Road
Franklin, TN 37064
Phone: 615-599-4995
Red Pony
408 Main Street
Franklin, TN 37064
Phone: 615-595-7669
Zolo’s Italian Restaurant
119 5th Ave N
Franklin, TN 37064
Phone: 615-599-2901
Buca di Beppo
1722 Galleria Blvd.
Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-778-1321
BEST FAMILY DINING:
#1 Carrabba’s Italian Grill
553 Cool Springs Blvd
Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-778-9111
Puckett’s Franklin
120 Fourth Avenue South
Franklin, TN 37064
Phone: 615-794-5527
TGI Friday’s
520 Cool Springs Blvd.
Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-771-8185
Chili’s
3084 Columbia Avenue
Franklin, TN 37064
Phone: 615-794-1499
Cracker Barrel
1735 Mallory Lane
Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-376-8120
O’Charley’s
1202 Murfreesboro Road
Franklin, TN 37064
Phone: 615-794-9438
BEST SANDWICHES & SPECIALTIES:
#1 Jason’s Deli
3065 Mallory Lane
Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-771-2626
Five Guys Burgers & Fries
3021 Mallory Lane #130
Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-778-0349
McAlister’s Deli
401-A Cool Springs Blvd
Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-771-7380
Bosco’s
2000 Meredian Blvd. #110
Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-778-1770
BEST PIZZA:
#1 Mellow Mushroom
317 Main Street
Franklin, TN 37064
Phone: 615-628-0181
Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom
440 Cool Springs Blvd.
Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-224-8380
Pie In The Sky Pizza
1770 Galleria Blvd
Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-778-0988
Cool Springs Brewery & New York Pizza
600A Frazier Drive #135
Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-503-9626
Matteo’s Pizzeria
230 Franklin Road
Franklin, TN 37064
Phone: 615-599-6650
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- Franklin Mercantile Deli
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- Nashville’s Loveless Cafe
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