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Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

2.9 (199 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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What's the vibe?
Moderate noise
Casual
Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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Wisconsin Cheese Bites ( the kids dug in before I could take a picture)
Candice S.

I love this place. The atmosphere is inviting and the staff treats you like family. We made a reservation went with a group of 6. We were seated within minutes of arriving. The comfort food is good, but it's really the genuine friendly service that distinguishes this restaurant from others.

Asia A.

Such a wonderful experience!! The bartender, who was my server last night, was amazing! I couldn't say enough good things about him! Great food, fast service, amazing drinks, and a nice dim decor for dinner.

Country fried steak. Cole slaw and carrots

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20 minutes prior to closing. Doors locked. Staff walk away when they see us so as not to make eye contact.

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11 years ago

Loved the one in Lexington Ky. This one holds up to its standards. It has been busy since its opening but that's always a good sign!

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Good service, nice atmosphere, but don't get the fried steak. It's not steak it's ground beef. Other then then great place!

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Thanks for the kind words, Adam!

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Update: I've messaged my info per Cheddars' request in my previous review and no one contacted me.

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Culinary Dropout

Culinary Dropout

4.3(232 reviews)
2.3 mi
Full bar
Happy hour specials

# -- True Hospitality Reveals Itself When Things Go Wrong…read more **Culinary Dropout** 4020 Aspen Grove Drive Franklin, TN 37067 A flawless dining experience is always a pleasure. But I have long believed that the true measure of a restaurant isn't how it performs when everything goes according to plan. It's how it responds when something doesn't. After a full day of traveling, our party of four arrived at Culinary Dropout, looking forward to our first proper meal of the day and an opportunity to relax and enjoy each other's company. It was my first visit, and I was immediately impressed by the restaurant's size, lively atmosphere, and inviting ambiance. We arrived just as the live music was coming to an end. Our evening began with a few minor hiccups. Our initial server, who candidly mentioned that it was her first day, managed to get virtually every drink order wrong. Shortly afterward, another server, Jayden, introduced herself and took over our table. And this is where the experience became particularly noteworthy. Rather than making excuses or minimizing the situation, the staff and management took ownership of the mistakes. There were sincere apologies, attentive service, and a remarkably generous gesture of goodwill. What could easily have become an irritating start to the evening instead turned into a memorable introduction to genuine Southern hospitality. As for the food, we ordered fish and chips, turkey pastrami sandwiches, and a burger. Everything arrived fresh, well-prepared, and flavorful. The kitchen delivered exactly what one hopes for from this style of casual American dining: satisfying, well-executed food without unnecessary pretension. All four of us have worked in the hospitality industry at one point or another, so we understand that mistakes are inevitable, particularly when new employees are finding their footing. **Our five-star rating is entirely intentional.** Not because the evening was flawless, but because Culinary Dropout demonstrated something arguably more valuable than perfection: accountability, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to hospitality. The food was certainly good, but it was the people who left the strongest impression. **A restaurant's character is rarely revealed when everything goes right. On this occasion, Culinary Dropout showed us its character when something went wrong.** And we liked what we saw.

A friend asked me to join her at Cullinary Dropout. From my experience, it is pretty clear to see…read morethe dropout part, as this is pretty run of the mill food. I think it likely gets "new kid on the block" bumps on ratings, as it should not have this high of ratings. Or did I just have a bad night to come there? First, this is a chain restaurant. I don't hold that against it, but I find chains tend to lack the attention a local restaurant, where the owners are in the place, tend to be better overall in quality, service, etc. Second, this place is WAY overhyped. The concept is very neat, so give kudos, but, in the end, it comes off like most chain restaurants and lacks the soul to make this a great experience. The atmosphere is cool. It is very open, so a bit noisy, but that is usual for restaurants these days. Arrived early, so got a seat at the large bar. Tried to convince her to just sit down and enjoy the bar, but she wanted a table. Service was average. Nothing to complain about, nothing to rave about. Kept on top of things, so can't complain. The ribs are fine, but way oversold. Fall off the bone, so not my favorite, as I like a little pull. I won't fault them for that, as some people like the meat uber soft. Not really fond of the sauce on it. Again, that is a preference thing. The menu makes them far more appealing sounding. THe star on the plate was the slaw. I am so-so on slaw, but this was my favorite part of the meal. The fist & chips were overbreaded. Fries were limp. Her fish & chips was definitely the low point. High point was on the Mississippi mud pie, which was a highlight. Not enough to kick it up a star, but definitely enough to keep it above dropping to a 2. I did like the drinks, so if she ever wants to venture for cocktails and appetizers, I will certainly give it some thought. OUtside of that, I would rather hit Drake's (another chain).

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Franklin Chop House - Southern Fried Chicken Salad

Franklin Chop House

4.0(241 reviews)
3.9 mi
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Had a chance to try this local favorite and was not disappointed. Our server was great! We asked…read morefor some entree suggestions and she gave several based off of her knowledge of the dishes. We started with the spinach and artichoke dip that is topped with Parmesan cheese. It was delicious. I had the ribeye and my wife had the lemon herb chicken. Both were cooked perfectly and the steak tasted like I grilled it myself! They offer complimentary rolls and the butter is out of this world. The menu is full of choices and they offer daily specials that are advertised on a large board. Overall, we had a wonderful dinner and experience and will be back. I recommend Franklin Chop House!

We've been driving by this place for years (at least 25 years) and finally decided to stop in last…read morenight, and I'm glad we did. We were greeted right away by the owner and seated in a comfortable booth in the back. The space offers a nice mix of tables, booths, and bar seating. Our waitress was friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome from the start. After we ordered, she brought out a basket of biscuits, three for the two of us, which was a bit curious, but no complaints here. The second basket came soon after the first. They were light, slightly sweet, and really good. For my entrée, I went with the Louisiana Bayou Shrimp with Crawfish with a side of corn. Wow, great flavor with just the right amount of kick, and they didn't skimp on the shrimp or crawfish. Portion size was spot on. My wife kept it a bit more traditional with the Southern Fried Chicken Salad, which was fresh and very well done. Safe to say, we won't wait another 30 years to come back. I've already got my eye on the blueberry cobbler next time. If you live in Franklin, don't make the same mistake we did, give this place a try sooner rather than later. Cheers!

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Franklin Chop House - Side House Salad

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Franklin Chop House - House Salad

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Twin Peaks

Twin Peaks

3.3(185 reviews)
0.2 mi
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We sat at the bar. I had wings and fries. Wings were fried…read moreenough so the skin wasn't nasty. They were nicely crispy without being burned. The fries were right out of the fryer, hot and crispy. My father had a chicken street corn salad. He's dieting so left off the chicken, bacon, and tortilla strips. The dressing was spicy. He said he'd order again and for him that's saying something. Even though it was crowded the waitress made time to make sure everything was good and she filled our tea without having to ask. That's a big deal for me. Nothing worse than waiting for a drink when you're thirsty. Her name is Haley if you go she is a good waitress. The staff were very pleasant throughout our lunch. The ambience was essentially a lodge in the woods. There was an electronic temperature sign for tap beer. Their standard is 29 degrees (I asked). Today it was 28.7. There are a bunch of menu items made from scratch. There are TVs everywhere for viewing whatever sports are on. Apologies but no pics. Forgot the phone at the house (actually refreshing not being tied down by electronics).

A much better sports bar than Hooters or Tilted Kilt. We sometimes stop in for lunch when working…read morein the Cool Springs area and the service is always good. I haven't had a bad meal there. The girls are much more attractive than the other bars I mentioned! LOL

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Twin Peaks - Limited menu, drinks on the back.

Limited menu, drinks on the back.

Twin Peaks - The Average Joes.

The Average Joes.

Twin Peaks - Below freezing beer.

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Below freezing beer.

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - tradamerican - Updated November 2026

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