In a world of endless dining options, it's rare to encounter a restaurant that feels like a quiet…read morerevelation--one that doesn't shout its excellence but simply delivers it, course after course, with such precision and grace that you leave wishing that you'd found this gem sooner. The food itself is the quiet star. Each dish arrives as a small masterpiece of balance--flavors layered with intention, textures that surprise without gimmickry. In short, this is one of the very best restaurants I've ever visited--anywhere. It doesn't chase trends or demand attention; it earns it through quiet excellence. If you value food that respects both ingredient and diner, make the reservation. You'll likely find yourself, as I did, already planning the return visit. Highly recommended--worth every moment and mile, and we come from SWFL.

Caffe Rel SALTY! Second experience at this quaint establishment. Our first visit was spectacular!…read moreFood, service, ambiance. However, something was off the second time around. I chose the opal basil dish with scallops. I have celiac, so rice was the base for a gluten free option. My husband had the crawfish with cognac and pasta dish. The descriptions on the menu were very different, however the dishes seemed to have the same base sauce. And boy was it salty!!! My husband adds salt to everything and both dishes were too salty even for his taste. Hoping this was a one off and quality hasn't declined. On a better note, the gingerbread cake was top notch!!

What a wonderful place! The outside seating is great for beautiful views but inside seating is also…read morevery nice. Everything is clean and feels high end but it's also casual. We stopped here on our way home and our waitress was super sweet. I asked her to surprise me-which I know most waitresses aren't a fan of- but I have never been disappointed yet. I got the meatloaf and it was phenomenal! It was a lot of food though. If I didn't live so far it would be great for leftovers but I don't think it will survive the 7 hour drive to get home.

Let me start by saying the food was delicious, well prepared, appetizingly plated with nice…read moreportions. I ordered the pasta with 50/50 sauce and added grilled salmon. It was yummy. My hubby ordered the shrimp and grits - it's a different take on the dish than most "shrimp and grits" and it was outstanding. There is limited outside seating so we were glad to get a table. Inside seating seemed sterile and was quite loud. I am glad our meal and table were great because the service was not. The restaurant appeared normally busy and we saw the other servers regularly checking in on their customers. Our server, Brianna, greeted us with an attitude and it continued for the entirety of the meal. She never checked in to see if we needed anything. Once when we were able to get her attention and asked for more water, she literally looked at our water bottle, saw it was about 1/4 full, rolled her eyes and told us she would get us more when she got a chance. When she did bring a new water bottle, she placed it on our table with the same attitude she arrived with and never spoke a word. Her attitude only improved when she appeared with her electronic device happily announcing our bill. We had to ask to see the ticket - we always check to make sure everything is accounted for. She seemed annoyed but complied. We would definitely eat here again because the food was that good. We would not stay though if our only server option was Brianna.

Shrimp and grits were outstanding. Service was impeccable. The atmosphere is friendly…read more Both my wife and I love this restaurant.

Excellent food and excellent service! Couldn't have been better! Love the Bigfoot picture spot!…read moreMake sure you try the caramel with the funnel cake fries!

Waitress didn't bring full order, left the fish and chips out Said she was sorry and could put in a…read morerush order in after waiting roughly 42 minutes

I tend to read the word "chophouse" as "expensive" but this one is reasonably priced and the food…read morewas excellent. Having said that, I didn't order a steak after the banana nut chicken caught my eye. This fried chicken breast in a banana nut glaze was delicious and unique. This dish is worth a visit in itself. There was also a good deal in the special menu for two with a selection of entrees for $15 each. Portions were large and everyone enjoyed their selection. Service was fast and friendly, and the ambiance inside the old, Main Street building screams elegance.

I couldn't really hang out here as there was a wedding reception, or something of the like,…read morescheduled. I got a flight plus some extras to try. I would say the beers were regular, nothing excelling but everything well made. I would say that this town is really cool, with lots of things for young folk to do. I'm not sure if this is a college town, but there was a lot of activity anyhow.

Laid back bar, attentive & friendly staff and the best part they are pet friendly! Will definitely…read morego again!

We loved 828 cafe so much that we went twice throughout our time in Franklin. The Guava French…read moretoast was the best French toast I've ever had! It's insane and you must order it. The service is friendly and orders come out quickly. Everything we had was fresh and delicious. I love 828 cafe. It's my favorite breakfast spot in town.

Good food, pleasant atmosphere, convenient location. We tried lunch our first visit after going to…read morethe gym and it did not disappoint. Menu is full of healthy options that include bowls, sandwiches and more. Everything was delicious and we will be back.

Amazing Food! fresh ingredients! tasty. Attentive staff & nice company with neighbors all eating…read morehere yoo

It was very good, if you like country cooking and I do. I also had their Hamburgers, and it was…read moredelicious!

Everything was wonderful. The food was delicious. Service was impeccable and the atmosphere was…read moreexcellent. The salad and all the homemade dressings were great. The salad was unlimited with an entree and I could have just sat and eaten it all night. But glad we didn't miss their delicious spaghetti and meatballs. We enjoyed our meeting up with a friend at such a delectable restaurant. Our first time there. And we will be back. Thank you for this wonderful experience.

Ms. Lois is a great place to go for some real good home cooking. Service is always great and…read morefriendly. Love the multiple selections for a wide variety of sides. Prices are good and food is great.