25 Best Neighborhood Gem restaurants in Franklin / Brentwood

25 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - Cool Springs restaurant

1. Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - Cool Springs

4.6

Exceptional(3466)

$$$$

• Steakhouse • Franklin / Brentwood

Booked 90 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®.

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2. North Italia - Franklin

4.6

Exceptional(941)

$$$$

• Italian • Franklin / Brentwood

Booked 59 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.

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3. Tupelo Honey - Franklin

4.6

Exceptional(2671)

$$$$

• Regional American (Contemporary Southern) • Franklin / Brentwood

Booked 104 times today

Tupelo Honey is a revival of Southern Comfort Food and traditions rooted in the Carolina Mountains we call home. We craft brunches, lunches and suppers that bring family and friends around the table and allow for conversations and cocktails to linger longer than usual. Always scratch-made, always responsibly-sourced, and always Southern.

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4. Connors Steak & Seafood - Cool Springs

4.6

Exceptional(4012)

$$$$

• Steakhouse • Franklin / Brentwood

Booked 70 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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5. The Rutledge Franklin

4.4

Awesome(1192)

$$$$

• American • Franklin / Brentwood

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!

6. The Honeysuckle

4.3

Awesome(1841)

$$$$

• Regional American (Southern) • Franklin / Brentwood

Booked 23 times today

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

7. Cork & Cow

4.8

Exceptional(3124)

$$$$

• Steakhouse • Franklin / Brentwood

Booked 26 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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8. Amerigo - Cool Springs

4.7

Exceptional(2246)

$$$$

• Italian • Franklin / Brentwood

Booked 39 times today

Amerigo has been a local staple for over three decades. We have shared countless meals and celebrations with multi-generations of families since 1991 and are proud recipients of multiple dining awards in the greater Nashville area.Traditional Italian pastas, pizza, fresh seafood and wood-fired steaks span the menus for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. Early bird specials are offered daily as well as gluten-free versions of your favorite Italian dishes.Reservations, catering and private dining parties can all be accommodated at Amerigo. So whether you're having a quiet dinner for two or a business meeting, we have everything you need for an enjoyable dining experience.

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9. Granite City Food & Brewery - Franklin

4.3

Awesome(911)

$$$$

• American • Franklin / Brentwood

Booked 30 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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10. Red Pony Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(4132)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • Franklin / Brentwood

Booked 41 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.

Best Neighborhood Gem restaurants in Franklin / Brentwood

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25 restaurants available nearby

1. Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - Cool Springs

2. North Italia - Franklin

3. Tupelo Honey - Franklin

4. Connors Steak & Seafood - Cool Springs

5. The Rutledge Franklin

6. The Honeysuckle

7. Cork & Cow

8. Amerigo - Cool Springs

9. Granite City Food & Brewery - Franklin

10. Red Pony Restaurant

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