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Downtown Dining

The most Frequently Asked Question we get is "Where's a good place to eat in downtown Franklin?"  

 Check out the following list for suggestions:

Baskin Robbins Ice Cream--Shall we start with dessert?  214 E. Main St., 615-790-3795

Ben and Jerry's-- Ditto. 400 Main St., 615-599-7482

Bunganut Pig -- An olde English pub and eatery, with live music six nights a week.  Located 1/2 mile south of downtown Franklin on Columbia Avenue.  Lunch and dinner. 1143 Columbia Ave. 615-794-4777

Chapman's II -- Modeled on Chapman's Pie Wagon, which served lunch while parked on Franklin's town square from 1922-47, Chapman's II offers an updated menu including Prime Rib sandwiches and enchilladas. 114 E. Main Street, in the parking lot of Landmark Booksellers. 615-587-5354

Dotson's -- Oldest restaurant in downtown. The quintessential Southern "meat 'n three. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Martha Stewart loves Dotson's biscuits. 99 E. Main St.

55 South -- Named for the interstate that runs between Memphis and New Orleans, with the Cajun cuisine to prove it. 403 Main St., 615-538-6001

Franklin Mercantile Deli -- Breakfast and lunch everyday except Sunday; dinner Thursday-Saturday. Our favorite deli in downtown Franklin. 100 4th Avenue N. 615-790-9730

HRH Dumplin's -- Tea room fare and soup, sandwiches and casseroles. 11:00am-2:00pm daily; some evenings too. 428 Main St. 615-791-4651.

IveyCake -- You've never tasted a cupcake until you've tried an IveyCake. (Pssst...Carrie Underwood's wedding cake was an IveyCake) 100 4th Avenue, N. 615-595-4353

JJ's Wine Bar--Franklin's first wine bar plus tapas such as seared scallops, antipasto plate and something called olive poke. After 4 p.m. over 21 only. 214 E. Main St., 615-942-5033

Kimbro's Pickin' Parlor -- If you enjoy live music, friendly folks, exceptional service, fine food and outdoor or patio seating you will always have a good time at Kimbro's. 214 S. Margin St., 615-599-2946

McCreary's Irish Pub --  A wide variety of menu items to tempt both Irish and Irish-American taste buds, as well as a unique selection of beers. Famous for 3 pour Guinness Imperial Pints, Fish and Chips and Guinness Stew.  Breakfast, lunch and dinner. 414 Main St., 591-3197

Marcia's Patisserie--You'll find French influence and ambience at Marcia's. Sandwiches, baked goods, quiches, soups, teas. Outside seating overlooking the lovely Harpeth river. 98 E. Main St.

Mellow Mushroom -- Great pizza, sandwiches, salads and a soup or two, beer and a full-service bar. Groovy vibe. Lunch and dinner. 317 Main St., 615-628-0181

Merridee's Breadbasket --  Bakery items to die for; soups, sandwiches, quiche, bakery goods for lunch. Breakfast and lunch every day except Sunday, dinner Thursday through Saturday. 110 4th Avenue S., 615-790-3755

Papa Boudreaux's -- Amazing Cajun comes to Franklin from Santa Fe (that's Tennessee, not New Mexico) and before that, New Orleans. Po' boys, crawfish ettoufee, gumbo, red beans, rice and sausage... bring a big appetite, you'll need it. 328 Main St., 931-682-0040.

Puckett's Grocery and Restaurant -- Where the main ingredients are Real Food, Real People and Real Atmosphere: more than just a place to enjoy a good meal. Live music. Salads, hamburgers, meat 'n three, and the best dang prime rib anywhere! Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Tuesday through Saturday. 120 4th Avenue S., 615-794-5527 

Red Pony -- Fine dining has come to Main Street. Edgy, innovative and worth every penny. Dinner only, reservations suggested.  408 Main St., 615-595-7669

Route 31 Cafe-- Hamburgers, fried catfish, barbeque; located in a restored 1950s gas station, you'll love the vibe. 94 E. Main St., 615-807-2249.

Starbucks-- Needs no introduction. 438 Main St,. 615-591-6539

SOL -- The flavors of Mexico in a fun, laid back environment; great fish and meat dishes, all made from scratch, with the freshest ingredients. Dinner. 403 Main St., 615-538-6021

Sweet Cece's--Serve yourself frozen yogurt in the cutest place you've ever seen. 500 Main St., 615-807-1412

Uncle Bud's Catfish Shack--Catfish is the main event, but chicken and salads are also on the menu. 901 Columbia Ave., 615-435-3169

Zolo's -- Contemporary Italian cuisine in a charming atmosphere. Dinner daily, lunch on weekends. 119 5th Avenue, N., 615-599-2901

Call 615-400-3808 for tour information or reservations.