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    Franklin Cape Ann

    4.2 (162 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Lobster ravioli

    Great food and great service. It's nice little place, we had 9 people and they are very helpful with seating us. The waiter is great, took his time explaining the special for us.

    Love the lights and the entire vibe!

    We hosted our son's rehearsal dinner at the Franklin 9/6/24. From my first conversation with Maria till the end of the night it couldn't have been any better. She was flexible with menu options. We chose chicken marsala, grilled pork chop and scallops for the main meal and each was AMAZING. The ambiance in the room is quaint, with beautiful lighting, our own bar and bathrooms. She was flexible with timing and in no way did we ever feel rushed. I am so glad we chose the Franklin and thank you Maria and your staff for making it such a memorable night! We will be back!!!!

    So happy to see this restaurant still flourishing! Great dinner with friends. Cozy interior. Oysters, soups and seafood entrees killer. Drinks spot on. Colleen took care of us at the table and she was the perfect host and guide. Great job all around!

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    Alanna Q.

    We came here for my dads birthday and they were so sweet and attentive to all our shenanigans! The food was amazing! The wine was delicious. And I just loved the paintings on the wall. It felt like a really cozy night in!

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    A L.

    Went here a week ago for the first time and loved it! Food was great, cocktails were delicious (Hot and Dirty, my favorite!) and the service was even better. Our waitress was from Texas and could not have been any friendlier. Look forward to going back, hopefully soon!

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    The atmosphere, the food, the martini... all wonderful and delightful. I can't wait to go again!

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    Place rocks ! They do the best providing great food and drinks. Great job. We will be back soon!

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    Everything was excellent..the service, our dinner, and the table near the window on a rainy night !

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    Burnt food... shitty manager... Don't BOTHER. The manager tried to excuse this awful food. Maybe just apologize . BTW we tipped 25%

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    Food is delish. And our server, Colleen is the blueprint, exactly what everyone is looking for. Great night out. Enjoy

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    Franklin Cape Ann - salad - Updated May 2026

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