16 Best Restaurants for Afternoon Coffee In Franklin

16 restaurants available nearby

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1. North Italia - Franklin

4.7

Exceptional(1618)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Franklin

Booked 71 times today

At North, we set the standard for crave-worthy by serving delicious handmade food daily. Our chefs use only the freshest ingredients to create Italian dishes that consistently satisfy. Enjoy pastas made from scratch daily. Favorites like Bolognese and Chicken Parm. And unexpected bites that go above beyond, like savory Zucca Chips and White Truffle Garlic Bread. Plus an assortment of house-made cocktails, expertly curated wine, and local craft beers that will beckon you to relax, sip and savor every moment you are here.

2. etch - Franklin

4.7

Exceptional(211)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Franklin

Booked 40 times today

etch is a globally-inspired restaurant by award-winning chef Deb Paquette. The original location opened its doors in 2012 in lively downtown Nashville; the second location opened in fall of 2024 in The Factory at Franklin. The modern restaurant houses two private dining rooms, a full bar, and a chef’s bar, giving guests a look into the restaurants' culinary prowess.etch’s eclectic menu incorporates innovative dishes inspired by Deb and Executive Chef Jess Lambert's favorite regions of the world to leave a lasting impression, or etch, on every diner. A wine list with over 80 choices is available, along with high-gravity local beers and hand-crafted signature cocktails.Desserts are prepared in-house by Pastry Chef Megan Williams, whose creations top the list for the city’s sweet confections. House-made ice creams and artfully plated desserts change seasonally, providing a revolving array of treats that will keep you coming back for more.

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3. Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - Cool Springs

4.7

Exceptional(5486)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Franklin

Booked 84 times today

Located at McEwen Northside, Perry’s is serving its first greater Nashville-area location in Franklin, Tennessee. Perry’s Cool Springs is bringing our award-winning menu, impeccable ambiance, unique signatures, tableside presentations and exceptional service for DINE-IN or TO-GO. Our 11,000-square-foot space can host up to 350 guests, inviting all to soak up and savor the Perry’s experience. Perry’s Cool Springs boasts a vibrant color palette with details of glass, lighting and a breadth of textures to create an air of modern elegance and comfort that is sure to welcome the greater Nashville community. The expansive main dining room allows guests to soak in the Perry’s experience, where glimpses of our open kitchen can be caught, along with our spectacular wine wall that peers into lively island Bar 79®.

4. Cork & Cow

4.8

Exceptional(3567)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Franklin

Booked 25 times today

Downtown Franklin's best fine dining restaurant! Hickory grilled steaks, seasonal entrees, and craft cocktails make Cork & Cow a unique destination just minutes south of Nashville.

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5. Red Pony Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(4654)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Franklin

Booked 22 times today

Since it opening in 2006, Red Pony Restaurant has impressed guests by staying true to a mission focused on cuisine and service.Chef owned and operated, Red Pony changes its menu about six times a year with the intention of keeping ingredients the season’s freshest and the variety of dishes dynamic.While a great deal of the menu pays homage to the Sophisticated Southern foods Chef Jason McConnell grew up on, you will also see a reflection of his travels, that drive his creativity.It is our belief that food is something to be celebrated. We also believe that experience is a huge part of dining. Whether it be enjoying a crafted cocktail at one of our bars or enjoying dinner at the table, we want each guest to be seamlessly guided through their time at Red Pony Restaurant.We love our community and we love food.

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6. Granite City Food & Brewery - Franklin

4.4

Awesome(1155)

Price: Moderate

• American • Franklin

Booked 17 times today

With its warm, inviting, and modern design, Granite City's expansive interior features a spacious and comfortable dining room, four-sided modern, full-service bar, as well as an outdoor patio. The restaurant also showcases an open kitchen featuring chef developed, handcrafted made-from-scratch cuisine, including innovative signature entrees, flatbreads and more.

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7. 1799 Kitchen and Cocktails

4.5

Awesome(1339)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Franklin

Booked 14 times today

Celebrating bold flavors through locally and regionally-influenced American cuisine, 1799 Kitchen & Cocktails showcases a menu with a contemporary take on everyone’s tried and trusted favorites.

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8. Connors Steak & Seafood - Cool Springs

4.6

Exceptional(4757)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Franklin

Booked 56 times today

Connors Steak & Seafood specializes in fresh seafood and premium aged steaks, as well as gourmet salads, pastas and more! Enjoy a memorable evening with friends and family in our well-appointed dining rooms, or stop by for the lunch you and your associates deserve. Our friendly service and flavorful fare will keep you coming back.

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9. The Rutledge Franklin

4.4

Awesome(1511)

Price: Expensive

• American • Franklin

Booked 19 times today

The Rutledge features Fresh Seafood, Steaks, Sushi, Salads, Craft Cocktails, as well as an Award-Winning Wine List. Our aim is to provide the best dining experience in a memorably upbeat environment with a clean, modern design. With fresh ingredients and made to order, our house cocktails offer a twist on the classics. Located just south of Nashville in Franklin, Tennessee Our 'wines by the glass' list offers some of the best wines available in Nashville!

10. The Honeysuckle

4.1

Excellent(2097)

Price: Expensive

• Steak • Franklin

Booked 10 times today

We proudly present a local and social experience featuring new southern creations, dry-aged steaks, fresh oysters, custom made cocktails, whiskey and more.

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16 restaurants available nearby

1. North Italia - Franklin

2. etch - Franklin

3. Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - Cool Springs

4. Cork & Cow

5. Red Pony Restaurant

6. Granite City Food & Brewery - Franklin

7. 1799 Kitchen and Cocktails

8. Connors Steak & Seafood - Cool Springs

9. The Rutledge Franklin

10. The Honeysuckle

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