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Red Pony Restaurant, Franklin, TN

Red Pony Restaurant

4.8
4.8
4636 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 40 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Southern
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (615) 595-7669
  • Website
    http://redponyrestaurant.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Pay with OpenTable, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Jason McConnell
  • Location
    408 Main Street, Franklin, TN 37064
  • Area
    Franklin
  • Cross Street
    4th Ave
  • Parking details
    Free street and garage parking are also available.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 4,636 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Nashville

    Contemporary American

  • Nashville

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Red Pony Restaurant thrives on "outstanding service" and "amazing food" with dishes like the shrimp and grits and eggplant meatballs earning praise. The restaurant's "cool ambiance" and attentive staff, including standout servers like Jon and Rocky, enhance the dining experience. Some find it pricey, but the creative menu and "delicious flavors" make it a top choice in Franklin.

4,636 Reviews

  1. Austin

    Western KY

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was perfect! Server was kind and helpful, food arrived quick and cooked to perfection! Will definitely be coming back!

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  2. Russ

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place. My tenderloin was fantastic, my wife had shrimp n grits which were delish. My daughter who was there with us ordered the half chicken and it was so dry she could barely chew and swallow it. We didn’t complain because that’s just not us but note to self, don’t order the chicken again.

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  3. Kimberly

    Memphis/West TN

    43 reviews

    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time, seating is very limited and packed in tightly with energetic atmosphere. All staff was very helpful and knowledgeable of menu items. We started out with the salmon dip, delicious but felt like it was lacking salmon. Hubby had short ribs and he enjoyed them and especially whatever was paired with it. I had the shrimp and grits, small portion but perfect. Finished off the meal with the apple crisp which just hit right on a cold night. Definitely a must if you’re in the Franklin area.

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  4. carol

    VIP

    Nashville

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. One of my favorite places to eat in Franklin.

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  5. Lance

    Nashville

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 5 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite place for more than ten years now. Mushroom toast app was a highlight. Filet was outstanding as were eggplant meatballs. Service was outstanding. Wish they had a few more red wines in the sub $75 range. Always a great meal here-never been dissapointed.

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  6. Jessica

    Nashville

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Griffin was amazing! Food was enjoyable great way to bring in the New Year!

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  7. Joshua

    VIP

    Nashville

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great NYE’s dinner! We’ve been here a dozen times, and it’s always a great experience. Cool vibe and amazing food.

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  8. Steven

    Nashville

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I was pretty excited to experience the New Year's Eve menu with my wife, but we were disappointed. Her halibut was dry, my lego-brick size of steak was dry, and my mocha tres leches was also dry. Definitely not worth the $95 price tag per guest + automatic 20% tip. This was our first time there. On the upside, the $20 Old Fashioned was great, if pricy.

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  9. Gary

    Treasure Coast

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place to go eat, not the best steak I’ve had, seemed more like tourist food. Service was good. Food was cold by the time I finished , plates weren’t pre warmed .

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  10. Katrina

    VIP

    Tallahassee

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first visit and it was great. Hats off to our server Jon, as he was top notch. The food was delicious but pricey ($95 per person for NYE). While it was pricey, the food was incredible. Red Pony Restaurant needs to hang on to Jon as he made our visit 5 stars.

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Red Pony Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 4636 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 40 times today
Google Map for Red Pony Restaurant

408 Main Street, Franklin, TN 37064

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    4th Ave
  • Area
    Franklin
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Southern
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Free street and garage parking are also available.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Pay with OpenTable, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jason McConnell
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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