The only way someone could leave a bad review here is if they got too busy. Just my observation. We were so surprised by this place. The owner only buys what they will use in that week. Our nar neighbor told us to get the chicken strips. They were so juicy that even the next morning the microwave didnt ruin them. Crispy, crunchy, savory. Never thought id crave a chicken tender but hey, what I know?! Nothing was regular bar food. The menu might seem like just another pub with frozen food to keep you drinking beer, but the owner wont serve anything he doesnt love. Everyone we talked to at the bar were locals and we're both a little sad some tourists found it but also they were too proud that this was their place and told us all their favorite menu items. Truly enjoyed our time and taste buds here. read more

Franklin House Tavern - Best chicken tenders in the world. Not hyperbole - New American Near Me - Sodus Point, New York

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Great pic while visiting the area from California. I thought the wings were better than the ones I had in Buffalo at Duffs . Everyone else had Franklin bowls and they weren't disappointed. read more

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Our party of 5 came here after another restaurant informed us their fryer and grill top were down... a lady at a gift shop highly recommended the Franklin House. My uncles and aunts who live nearby had never heard of it but we decided to give it a shot. Upon arriving, the small parking lot area was full. Uh oh. Inside, the place was pretty small, say approximately 10 tables(???) Every table was filled except one. The waitress asked if we had a reservation and we said no. She looked frazzled. We asked about sitting outside and she said we could BUT we probably wouldn't get good service. (It appeared there were only 2 waitresses doing it all.) So we waited the 15 min or so to get a table inside... Unfortunately the biggest negative was HOW LOUD IT WAS SITTING INSIDE. I'm using caps because we HAD TO YELL TO TALK TO ONE ANOTHER. It was so loud, it was EXTREMELY uncomfortable. I remember wincing when a table would laugh because it was SO DANG PIERCING LOUD. Nonetheless, the food was good. I got the buffalo chicken wrap and tots. Others in my party got a chicken Philly, French dip, a salad and a beef tip special. Everyone enjoyed their meals. The server was good. Friendly, attentive despite having to MANY tables. Atmosphere: pretty small footprint/dining area. Taxidermy on the walls, numerous TVs. VERY LOUD. All in all, good food, good service but WAY too loud for us. read more

It was a rocky start, with Azu being split in my white skirt (an accident of course, no i did not cause a scene) the service was great! we were constantly checked on, and honestly the food was amazing! To the wonderful lady who accidentally got the Azu on my skirt, I did get the stain out, thank you for being so kind! read more

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Lunch on a Friday - in west-central NY state. That means Beer Battered Haddock Fish Fry is on the menu. Oh Yeah! The food was fantastic!!! Franklin House is a little bit off the beaten path, but if someone tells you about it, you can find it easily enough. All my years in and out of this area, and I never knew it existed until someone told me to give it a try. Interior is woody, exactly what I expect from a lakeside restaurant - knotty pine/cedar walls and bar. This took me back to my childhood memories with my granddad taking us to similar places with similar ambiance. Parking can be challenging if one gets there at the height of a lunch/dinner shift, especially on a Friday (fish fry night). read more

Great good, friendly vibe even for nonlocals. This is the kinda place i would visit regularly if i lived in sidus bay.

The bartender and staff were so fun at Franklin House! They made us feel like locals. Food was tasty too. Make sure to get the wings and the onion rings. Wish we had more time, we would have went again! read more

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We went on a weekday night and had hoped to sit outside to read a bit while sipping drinks before chowing down. Alas no outdoor service that day but our server was very accommodating in leaving us to read while at a high top. For dinner we split wings and the special of the day, Caesar salad with scallops. All very good and enjoyable local spot. read more

The pizza is fantastic! Our first time back in the area in five years and the food is still great! Have had sandwiches, burgers and pizza...all excellent. Friendly staff, great service, good value! read more

Food and service excellent. A little noisy at times but it is a bar/restaurant. Pizza and entrees are always good.

Super bummed that we didn't get to this place until our last day in town! If we ever make it out to Sodus again, we are hitting up Franklin House right away! We walked in very soon after they opened and posted up at the bar, which is always where the good service is. Anne-Marie was THE BEST! She was funny, chatty, helpful with the menu, and really made us feel like we were local regulars (like every other person sitting at the bar!). Everyone was so very friendly, including the owner James. He definitely helped me out with my wifi issue. In addition to the outstanding staff, we very much enjoyed our food. Of course I had to get a Zweigle's White Hot with Meat Sauce and Cheese. I mean, hello?!? Required! We also enjoyed some onion rings and wings. Love finding local spots like this and I can imagine spending an afternoon on their patio listening to live music would be an excellent way to spend the day. If you're in the area and haven't been here yet, get here! read more

This place has great reviews for a reason. I enjoyed the house made Cole slaw and grilled chicken salad. The Cole slaw has a horseradish finish that I wasn't expecting but oh wow, so unique and delicious. Grilled Chicken salad was also great. Friendly staff. It was very busy, parking lot was packed. I took that as a great sign. I was by myself so I sat right away and which was nice. Food came out quick. read more

Franklin House Tavern - Cole Slaw - New American Near Me - Sodus Point, New York

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We always go there when we visit from out of town. Absolutely the best restaurant in Sodus point. Very friendly staff always great food. Highly recommend. read more

Found on YELP. Not sure why I didn't post a review. Food and service was good. Bam bam shrimp app was fantastic. Chicken wings were also very good. Should have had a burger my hot turkey was supposed to be off the bone instead good quality deli meat. Nice portion but wouldn't order it again. Taco Salad was good. Nice craft beer selection. Would return for bam bam and a burger. read more

We had a fantastic lunch at this place. The orders were made as we requested and they were perfect. The service couldn't have been better. Loved the rustic, laid back atmosphere. Will be back! read more

Great food and friendly atmosphere. A local favorite. Get reservation for no stress dinning.

GREAT! great service, great food - I had the buffalo chicken wrap with shoestring fries, and my coworker had a grilled chicken sandwich with cheese and bacon added. It looked absolutely amazing and he devoured it. Didn't think anything about dessert until our server told us that the owners wife is doing a start up bakery. So there were three amazing cupcakes to choose from. I chose a chocolate cake with chocolate chips, filled with white cream, topped with ganache. It was packed up in a perfect box to take with me even came with a little fork when I got back to work later in the day, it was amazing !! read more

We really enjoyed our food. Extremely energetic atmosphere. For us, a bit too loud inside, but outside is great!

Came up to Sodus Point for a night after a race. Found this place on yelp and I was so glad I did. Real local feel and very welcoming. Had the wings as an appetizer and a huge burger for dinner. Price was very reasonable. The waitress I had was really personable and attentive and the food was great. I would recommend visiting if your in town. read more

Let me tell you..they have the very BEST hot turkey and hot roast beef sandwiches, awesome mashed taters with a beautiful gravy. This is all I get when I go in person or take out, we live 2 minutes away. I should probably venture out on the menu and try something else but I just can't sway from my hot roast beef, hubby has turkey. I'm craving it but unfortunately their closed, I wanted relief and happiness tomorrow after voting but I'll wait until Wednesday, awesome waitresses too, very sweet girls. read more

Visiting from out of town I look this up on Yelp and decided this would be a great place to try with my family. I was not disappointed. There were 14 of us dining there and everyone had a great experience. I had the black and blue burger and it was great. Onion rings was great. Clam chowder was some of the best I've ever had. read more

The food is always good service is always amazing and I can't say that I've ever had an unpleasant experience at the Franklin honestly a must stop if your ever in Sodus point read more

Great food, good service. The wings are gigantic, just make sure you ask for them well done. They have a ton of different sauces. I recommend the Dirtybird, which is medium buffalo and garlic parm. The rest of my family usually gets the Franklin bowl which is a huge portion. They all get the half portion and have leftovers. It would be nice if they were able to arrange for boat slips with a nearby marina. We would come far more often. The food is always consistent and fairly priced. Outdoor seating is limited but reservations can be made. read more

Great friendly staff. Generous portions & wine pours. Excellent food at fair prices. The meatloaf was exceptional. Forget the strip, it's worth the trip! Patty and Scott H read more

Maybe we caught this place on an 'off' day. It was opening day for hunting why we visited, so not sure if that would have an impact? Stopped in to grab a bite. Bar was full, as were most tables. We seated ourselves since no one was around. A waitress walked by us several times with promise to return. We waited almost 25 minutes with no service, so we left. 2 stars because we liked the quaint, local feeling of the interior. We did order a garlic pizza to-go a week or so later. While the flavor was good, it was very small for the price. There aren't many dining options without making a special trip around here, so we'll probably give it another try a sometime when the parking lot is less crowded... read more

EXCELLENT!! the chowder, the burgers, the onion rings, sweet potato fries with "drizzle."plus pleasant service!

On advice from the locals we decide to try this restaurant. So glad we did! We were given a super friendly greeting and seated right away. The restaurant is clean, decorative and fun. Lovely crowd - fun but not over the top. Our appetizer came out right away. That was a good thing because we were hungry! Server was very attentive and made sure we had all that we needed and he was friendly and fun. Food was excellent. We will definitely be back. read more

Food and staff are excellent. Nice vibe and close to the bay. Either by car or snowmobile, always a stop on our list. Ribeye special is my go to dinner. read more

Food is excellent with a good selection! Wings are the best ! Staff is very friendly! Love this place!

More than a tavern! The food is amazing and the wait staff Diane was even better! Duane was attentive timely and sooooo friendly and energized! The view of the water is wonderful in the winter, and I can imagine the experience in the summer. read more

Excellent staff, excellent food. Accommodating a big group gracefully. Highly recommend!

Great spot. Excellent food and many options. Friendly staff and ready to accommodate. TRY THE APPLE PIE LOGS. Donna, Drew and Jessie are fantastic ! read more

My husband and I were excited to see what The Franklin House had to offer this year. We arrived early as planned and the place was bustling within minutes. The hand-battered chicken fingers were delicious and the portions was sizable. The waffle fries and tater tots were good too. My hubby enjoyed the fish fry and offered me a bite. Yum! Overall the food was great. Seeing a familiar face approach our table to take our order was a pleasant surprise. We will most certainly go back. read more

Jesse and crew do a great job whether you come here for drinks or add a dinner with drinks. Great food no matter what you get but our fav is the pretzel sticks and the pork chops with saurcraught as wall as any steak on the menu. The staff is very friendly and timely with all orders. We travel 20 min one way multple times a year to enjoy the atmosphere and the food. read more

Fun little bar to stop at, busy on the weekends and evenings. Unlimited popcorn to snack on while you relax and socialize , seating is a bit crowded , I had someone touching me the entire time I was trying to eat , BUT, I was placed at a table in front of the bar. Food was good , inexpensive. Friendly staff, lots of local visitors. read more

Great spot for a quick bite. Super friendly staff and good food. Nice menu selection and plenty of space for group meals.

After a day at he beach we were looking for some good comfort food. And did we find it here. Friendly faces greeted us when we walked in. The trashy nachos were to die for. I had the hot roast beef sandwich with mashed potatoes. Was just like grandma used to make!! My husband had the fish fry and it was honestly one of the best I've tasted. The fish was meaty and fried to perfection. So glad to stumbled on to this cute little spot. read more

Our first time on the area and the first place we went to eat. Very, very nice staff who were accommodating of my wife and her broken leg/crutches. It wasn't too busy, but they seemed to only have one waiter who busted his butt to keep up and did a good job, but it did leave us waiting a bit - not bad though. Dry rubs wings to start were tasty. My young adult son really enjoyed the burger saying it was juicy and cooked properly. The rest of us all got the comfort food bowl (I forget the name) - it had chicken, mashed potatoes, corn and gravy all in one bowl. My kind of comfort food! I was afraid it would be too salty, but it was not. Very good, tasty meal that hit the spot after a long day. Portions were very big and none of us could finish it. Good, casual place to get a solid meal and a beer. They had outside seating as well, but it's across the street from the bay. read more

Food is good. Great service and quick. Bartenders friendly and staff helpful. We will be back.

The best prices around! You can get a cheeseburger and fries for $4. We went back for the $10 fish fry, it was great. We have also stopped in for drinks at night, bar is clean and friendly. Definitely recommended. read more