The best fried green tomatoes that I've ever had, including Charleston and Savannah. Love this place.

Love that this place is in my circulation. Tried out with my southern, picky parents and they loved every bite. From the flavor to the portions, to the price, they have this place a 5/5! read more

Fran's always gets me right. Brought my aunt and cousin here for the first time and they were super impressed. We tried each other's meats and sides- everything was a 10/10. Always fresh. Always hot. Always so satisfying. read more

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This establishment makes the best chicken wings ever! The coating on the wings was crispy but not heavy and very flavorful . Mac and cheese left me wanting more! I thought the cumber and tomatoes were a good sidekick! I had to get an order of fried green tomatoes because you can't find them anywhere except a sit down restaurant. Looking forward to going back! read more

Frans Meat Plus Three - (4) Fried Green Tomatoes - Soul Food Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Had the opportunity to visit this restaurant in East Market for their A Soulful Snack Yelp event. It's in the market so it isn't a very big space only enough room for 2 employees. Both were very nice and working hard all day with all the yelpers and regulars. I did have a bit of a wait but that was to be expected with the amount of people. I enjoyed my food got the yelp snack and some of the regular menu items. Loved the chicken wing, shrimp, collard greens, and cucumber salad! Mac and cheese was good. Yams were a little watery and the rice was dry. Recommend giving this place a try as it was pretty tasty! read more

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We stopped by for dessert - Nutter Butter Banana Pudding - and I would highly recommend. Fresh homemade banana pudding full of Nutter Butter cookies. It was delicious. You receive a large helping so there is plenty to share. The staff were very friendly. This restaurant is located at the East Market which is a fun spot with many restaurants to choose from in one location. Highly recommend. read more

Frans Meat Plus Three - The East Market - Soul Food Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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I recently tried out this restaurant at the East Market, and it was overall a nice experience. I tried the wings, alongwith yams, mac and cheese, and collard greens. The wings were made to order, and they came out hot and fresh. The yams and mac and cheese were both delicious, although I found the greens a bit on the salty side. I will certainly be back to check out the rest of the menu. read more

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Food was VERY good! There aren't many Soulfood options in Columbus in my opinion and this one was really flavorful and fresh. We got the confit turkey leg that includes three sides of your choice for 21.99 (we chose macaroni, yams, greens). It was enough to feed two people with more leftover. The only thing I wished was that it came put together (it's deconstructed). Overall check this place out! read more

Frans Meat Plus Three - Sides of macaroni, yams, and turkey smoked greens - Soul Food Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Hot, fresh, well seasoned, perfectly fried GOODNESS is how I'd describe my catfish lunch today. It was delicious!! I had fish, Mac and cheese that 10/10, dressing with gravy and collards. The service was fabulous as well! And the prices were extremely reasonable. I will definitely be back!! read more

Frans Meat Plus Three - Collards and Mac and cheese - Soul Food Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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We were totally undecided on where to eat and weren't really craving anything specific, so we ended up wandering into East Market. I saw fried shrimp on the menu and as a lover of cocktail sauce this quickly became my choice. The shrimp came with a breading that reminded me more of fried fish than my typical preference tempura shrimp batter; different, but I wasn't mad about it. My favorite side by far was the potato salad: it had a nice tangy flavor with just a touch of sweetness, and the potatoes were perfectly cooked; not mushy at all. The mac and cheese was decent, but didn't blow me away. It could've used a bit more seasoning to make it stand out. I was really looking forward to trying the cornbread dressing, but unfortunately it wasn't available; total bummer. As a self-proclaimed veggie lover, I have to say the greens were delicious. They weren't overly seasoned, which might be intentional to keep things neutral for all tastes. Personally, I would've liked a little more spice, but I get why they kept it mild. My lunch date tried the bacon-wrapped meatloaf and wasn't a fan. He felt the barbecue sauce missed the mark and the whole thing was way too greasy. His sides were yams, dirty rice, and mac and cheese. The dirty rice, though, was a standout; super flavorful and one of the better versions we've had. We also tried the Berry Lemonade and the Pineapple Mint Lemonade ($5 each). They tasted homemade, which was nice, but not super impressive overall. The Berry Lemonade had a bold, distinct flavor, but the Pineapple Mint didn't really taste like either fruit or herb. All in all, if you're in the mood for soul food and don't feel like cooking, this place could hit the spot. There were some highs and a few lows, but overall a solid option if you're nearby. read more

Frans Meat Plus Three - Dirty rice, macaroni and cheese, bacon wrapped meatloaf, yams - Soul Food Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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So good. It's another little counter in the East Market. I'd call it upscale soul food. I wanted all the entrées, and all the sides, and all the desserts. I picked bacon wrapped meatloaf, and since it's meat and three, you get three sides, so I got maque choux with corn and okra; baked beans, which were a special that day; and mac & cheese. All were excellent. Not as good as Sweetie's Mom's, but that is an unattainable goal. You could easily think these were homemade. The beans were thick and tangy, very good. Maque choux is a favorite and rare up here. Servings are large. For less than $20 I came in hungry and left overstuffed. The meatloaf was tender and meaty and flavorful, and wrapped in thick tasty bacon. Service was friendly and fast. They have a few drinks. I got the lemonade, which tastes homemade. I will definitely be back to try a few of the other items. (Not sure why the name is this way on the Yelp entry. I've always heard it as "meat and three," even run together: "meatnthree." And the sign has a little + symbol, so maybe that's why.) read more

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Good soul food!! I love the easy ordering system... Food is so good and fresh! Variety menu so much to choose from like fish or chicken read more

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Delicious I'll definitely be back and maybe that will be today lol the food was awesome the vegan Mac n cheese was delicious as well as the perfectly seasoned chicken and green's definitely 10/10 read more

Frans Meat Plus Three - Went to the yelp introduced sampling - Soul Food Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

The food was fresh and tasty. The chicken was tender and crispy. The collard greens were not soggy and it had a nice flavor. The macaroni and cheese was not overwhelmingly cheesy which I appreciated. The yans had a good consistency. read more

Frans Meat Plus Three - Fried wing, collard greens, macaroni and cheese, and sweet potato - Soul Food Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

This concept is on point you will get a entire meal for a great price and the portions are big this meal is for a big back or someone who will have left overs later either way it's a win and the Mac n cheese is vegan it tastes great read more

Wonderful! Not sure I'll be able to eat anywhere else at East Market now. This is the best southern food I've found in Columbus. Can't wait to get back! read more

Food? Delicious! Service? Amazing! I will definitely be going back. I had meatloaf, mac & cheese, potato salad, and my first ever collard greens! Soooo good! read more

Frans Meat Plus Three - Soul Food Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

had high hopes for this place based on the menu alone. I mean... fried green tomatoes, cucumber tomato salad, and meatless dirty rice? How could you possibly mess that up? Well... it went left. Immediately. The fried green tomatoes were cooked so hard I'm pretty sure they were fighting for their life in that fryer. Overcooked and under-seasoned... and served with what tasted suspiciously like store-bought ranch. Now come on. We deserve better than Hidden Valley energy. The meatless dirty rice? Mushy. No flavor. No personality. Just vibes... and not good ones. But the real heartbreak was the cucumber tomato salad. That one hurt my feelings a little bit. You'd think something that simple would shine, especially since you make your own vinaigrette. But somehow the salad showed up dry... like it missed the dressing meeting entirely. No seasoning, no brightness, nothing. Just cucumbers and tomatoes sitting there like they also expected more. I really don't get it, @Frans Meats Plus Three. With a menu like that, this meal should have been an easy layup... but somehow it still missed the basket. I wanted to love it. I really did. Maybe the seasoning took the day off. ‍ read more

As soon as you walk in the East Market's main entrance it's right ahead and you can't miss it and shouldn't miss it. This is a very strong showing of "soul food" in this entire part of town. Outside of Madison's Soul Food kitchen which is just "meh," nobody is doing soul food this good. All the other local places are run by like Middle Eastern folks doing just the fried wings or fish, frozen food fries, two slices of bread, with crack powder sprinkled on top and a soda. These "hood wing spots," are a dime a dozen and are on darn near every corner. On the other hand, Fran's food and items SUPERSEDE by light years the local competition. For example, name me ONE PLACE in the local vicinity doing CONFIT TURKEY LEGS? You can't name one but this place does! Sides are hitting on all cylinders as well. Give em a go! 4 Stars instead of 5 only because they want to give you two sides instead of 3 if you order the turkey leg. read more

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The fried chicken was delicious. The sides were not. I got the greens and macaroni and cheese. The greens were bland and the mac just was not good. I would definitely go back for the chicken. read more

So good!!!!!!! Service was excellent! I had the meatloaf with Mac & cheese, cornbread, and potato salad. Tried my friend's yams. Everything was so darn good!!!!!! read more

So I'm always looking for good soul food Fran's you are definitely by far my fav this year you made my wife smack me she was no you not eating that Mac and cheese like it better than mine until she tasted it keep doing your thang REPEAT customer for sure read more

Everything I've eaten from here is amazing. I started just with their Nutter Butter Banana Pudding. Then the next time I got one of those plus their Mac and cheese. Last night I had their fried shrimp plus three and it did not disappoint. I will be going their hap read more

The food and service were wonderful. I had Meatloaf, Sweet Potatoes, and Cucumber Salad. I liked the salad so much that I purchased a large container to take to a potluck. This will be my go-to stall in the East Market. read more

Meatloaf amazing and the vibe of the building fantastic. Chris was friendly and provided excellent service.

I'm a vegetarian from Texas (a bit of an oxymoron), and Frans has some of the best comfort food sides I've tasted in years. The venue is in a fairly diverse food hall on the eastside of Columbus in Franklin Park. A friend who eats meat religiously took me there and I'm so appreciative. The okra stew was simple, yet flavorful. The mac & cheese was better than two other places I'd just had in Chicago a few days before. The yams were impeccably cooked (a little too sweet, but perfect for southern sensibilities). And the cornbread really brought it all together. Also, their specialty juices were fantastic. I had the Arnold Palmer (earl grey and lemonade) and it was one of the best I've had. I wish they'd add another green to the menu without meat. It would really put this place over the top. And I regret not having the banana pudding. I'll absolutely go back to Frans the next time I'm in Columbus. read more

The food is great and delicious. The staff is courteous and nice. The facility is clean and staff clothes are clean and everything is sanitary. I highly recommend this restaurant for home cooking and soul food. Keep up the good work. read more