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etch - Franklin, Franklin, TN

etch - Franklin

4.7
4.7
91 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 51 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Neighbourhood gem
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (629) 966-0012
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Jess Lambert
  • Private party facilities
    Etch offers two private dining spaces for hosting meetings, receptions, and special events. The Iris Room can accommodate up to 12 guests; the Cardinal Room can accommodate up to 32 seated guests. A prix fixe menu is offered to private dining groups, and we are happy to offer customized menus and beverage options for your guests.

Experiences

  • New Year's Eve

    US$125.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Celebrate the end of 2024 in style! Join us for a special four-course prix fixe menu presented by our culinary team, complete with optional drink pairings. The dinner is $125++ per person and wine pairings are an additional $55 per person. This special menu will be offered in lieu of our regular dinner menu this evening. We look forward to ringing in the new year with you!
    New Year's Eve photo

What 91 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Nashville

    Best Overall

  • Nashville

    Best Food

  • Nashville

    Best Service

  • Nashville

    Best Ambience

  • Nashville

    Best Value

  • Nashville

    Contemporary American

  • Nashville

    Best Overall

  • Nashville

    Best Food

  • Nashville

    Best Service

  • Nashville

    Best Ambience

  • Nashville

    Best Value

  • Nashville

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Etch in Franklin offers an outstanding dining experience, echoing the excellence of its Nashville original. Guests rave about the "amazing food," "exceptional service," and "beautiful venue." Signature dishes like roasted cauliflower and filet mignon are frequently praised. With unique flavors and a welcoming atmosphere, Etch is a must-visit in Franklin.

91 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    It was a fairly average dinning experience but not aligned to their pricing when compared to other local upscale restaurants. The service was very slow and the food was uninspiring (felt like a decent cruise ship dinner). Nothing stood out and the staff seemed rather low energy and unhappy to be there. I’d likely not choose this over other options and would just say it wasn’t worth the hype. I was excited when they announced their Franklin launch location, but this experience was a miss for me.

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  2. Elita

    Nashville

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I made a reservation for weekend lunch, but when I arrived, there was only one table seated. We soon found out the lunch menu is VERY limited, two salads, two entrees, three appetizers (four if you count bread and butter as an app). The entree options were either a smash burger or cornmeal crusted catfish. Three of our five diners ordered the burgers, but were told they were out, as they sent all their burgers up to the Nashville location that morning. That made the already limited menu a non-starter for us and we opted to finish our mushroom tempura appetizer (delicious) and go. The waiter was very apologetic and came back to say that the chef had agreed to make us fried chicken sandwiches instead. None of us had asked for fried chicken, nor were in the mood for it, so we thanked him but declined the offer. We paid our check and on our way out the door the manager (who never engaged us before) called out, "Sorry we didn't have burgers!" Which was odd and made it sound like we were leaving because we were being picky. Um, sorry you don't have a complete lunchtime menu, or the ingredients to make what you do have on the menu! I'd still go back for dinner, as that menu is much more comprehensive and the food really is good. I just wish I had looked up the menu online before picking this spot to entertain out of town family, as it turned out to be a disappointment and an embarrassment.

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  3. Don

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was excellent. Really liked the food presentation. We had a verity of dishes and everything was prepared perfectly.

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  4. Joanne

    Nashville

    15 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    New and exciting to experience ETCH in franklin ! The building has wonderful ambiance However the smells of seafood dishes was an overwhelming hit upon entering ! Excellent food presentation and value

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  5. Clint

    Tampa

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great job Deb and team! Amazing food and impeccable service. The shrimp & octopus bruschetta was one of the best dishes ever! Seating is a little tight, got bumped into all night. We'll be back, and probably at the counter next time.

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  6. JJ / George

    Nashville

    16 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great drinks and the appetizers were stellar. Service was perfect and the ambiance is nicely upscale. Love having this caliber of restaurant in Franklin!

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  7. Amie

    Nashville

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our new favorite. Gluten free rolls were AMAZING.

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  8. Sunil

    Nashville

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The new location in Franklin is top notch. From excellent service to food, we had a great experience overall. Great restaurant for a special occasion.

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  9. Sarah

    Nashville

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was perfect as usual. First time to brunch, flavors are delicious.

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  10. Jesse

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best scrambled eggs, potato salad, bacon, and coffee cake ever eaten in a restaurant. The server (David) was awesome. Will return and do recommend Etch!

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FAQs

etch - Franklin is rated 4.7 stars by 91 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 51 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for etch - Franklin

230 Franklin Rd suite 1300, Franklin, TN 37064-6345

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Liberty Pike
  • Area
    Franklin
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jess Lambert
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options
  • Phone number
    (629) 966-0012
  • Private party facilities
    Etch offers two private dining spaces for hosting meetings, receptions, and special events. The Iris Room can accommodate up to 12 guests; the Cardinal Room can accommodate up to 32 seated guests. A prix fixe menu is offered to private dining groups, and we are happy to offer customized menus and beverage options for your guests.
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