Discovered them by accident and so glad we did. We all had a delicious meal. Not a disappointed person at the table.

Everything about Gracious Plates is exceptional. I've had pretty much everything on the menu and never been disappointed. The staff is professional and always pleasant. I highly recommend them. read more

We stopped here just passing through town and it was well worth the stop! The food was delicious and Amanda was a great waitress.

Food was interesting and delicious; service (Steven) was phenomenal- and outside seating at high tops really nice on a fall day. Such a great find in downtown Franklin. Will definitely go back!! read more

Perfect place for lunch. We had the sampler and the chili and found both very tasty. Excellent service too.

The restaurant is so uniquely decorated and very quaint. The server Jacob was wonderful. He was very attentive and assertive. He has great people skills and is a natural. The food was amazing! It was served without a long wait as well as hot. The smoked Gouda grit cake is beyond delicious! We enjoyed the fried Pickles, assorted platter appetizer and the tempura shrimp. We will definitely be back and I'm looking forward to another great meal. read more

Omg! What a find. Dinner was excellent. The salmon was moist and the glaze was delicious. Pork tenderloin was tender. So good. They even gave my husband a mug for Father's Day ! Dessert was the best read more

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This restaurant is sublime. The appetizer sampler was such a medley of wonderful flavors. The Brie with blackberry would melt in your mouth. My friends had a really good burger and the pimento sandwich. We are coming back for Sunday brunch!! read more

I really enjoyed this place! Great menu, food is so tasty & so colorful, variety to choose from. It's that type of good menu you want to order every single thing from :) Cocktail menu is deliciously unique not your typical boring basic generic drinks everyone has, there is inside and outside seating. Outside seating is nice, you can people watch in cute small town of Franklin. Service was wonderful :) our waiter was a Spanish gentleman that super nice & attentive, entire staff very kind & welcoming. I definitely look forward to coming back here for dinner. Another great thing is their prices, specials & it's all farm to table read more

Absolutely recommend! The food was fabulous. The service was fantastic and the atmosphere very quaint! It's my favorite place in Franklin, North Carolina. read more

Another great meal at Gracious Plates. We got to eat outside and our waitress, Victoria made sure we had everything we needed. We came here a couple of years ago and had great service then. The food is delicious and fresh. read more

We visited twice while staying in Franklin. Our evening meal experience was enjoyable. The service was great and the food was tasty, but maybe a bit bland, particularly the pasta. However we enjoyed the experience enough to return for lunch on another day. Unfortunately the service was not so good and the sandwiches were disappointing. We hope that when we visit next year, there will be more consistency in service! read more

Was not impressed by either the service OR the food. First off, we saw a table outside and asked the hostess if we could sit there and she waved us on. However, she didn't come back for at least 10 minutes. Though the table had been bussed we had to ask for it to be cleaned. The waitress who came was very effusive and a bit overly familiar but made a good wine recommendation. Unfortunately she was so interested in talking about her preferences in wine that she got my food order wrong. I literally had to get up and go flag down another person on the waitstaff. Then I waited 10 minutes after I received my sandwich to get the fries (that were supposed to come with it). And...they were barely warm to boot! We chose the Downtowner and Happy Trails sandwiches and neither sandwich had anywhere NEAR enough ingredients on them...except for the inordinate amount of goat cheese on the one. The Happy Trails sandwich had more fig jam on it than anything else. The cucumber 'salad' I ordered (for $4. mind you) was nothing more than limp slices of a small pickling cucumber thrown in vinegar with a smidge of dill. Being an avid foodie and traveler, all in all this was a very BIG disappointment and I would not recommend this establishment. read more

We were passing through the small town of Franklin, North Carolina on our way back home from vacation and came across Gracious Plates on Main and decided to stop in for dinner while passing through. The restaurant was clean with an inviting atmosphere that was perfect for the small-town setting. The restaurant staff made us feel welcomed from the moment we arrived. They took great care of us, taking the time to explain some menu items along with keeping our drinks filled and continuing to check in on us periodically to see if we needed anything. We were pleasantly surprised at the extensive menu as it was filled with an variety of spectacular dishes. Everything sounded delicious and we eventually settled on a variety of wonderful appetizers followed up with the Brasstown Ribeye Steak which was cooked to perfection and absolutely delicious. The steak was so tender and full of flavor making it one of the best steaks that I've ever eaten, ever. The sides that came with the ribeye complimented it well, included were garlic blue cheese mashed potatoes along with sautéed brussel sprouts. The sides were delicious as well and were presented nicely on the plate. The only downside of Gracious Plates on Main is the fact that it's located nearly eight (8) hours from our home in Virginia Beach which sadly will limit how often we can actually dine there. Moving forward I will plan our future trips to Tennessee with a route that goes through Franklin, NC so we can stop in and grab a great meal at this establishment. The next time you're in the small town of Franklin, NC I urge you to stop in and experience this wonderful little restaurant. They have something special going on at Gracious Plates on Main and it's definitely worth taking a detour off of your route to experience it, you won't be sorry that you did. read more

The food is delicious. Depending on your appetite, they offer unique small plates as well as outstanding entrees and craft cocktails. Reservations recommended as they are usually busy. The service is always attentive and helpful. Choice of inside and outside seating where you can enjoy the ambiance of downtown Franklin. read more

Loved this restaurant! so many options to choose from and everything we ordered was excellent! not to mention the prices are very reasonable. Great atmosphere and super friendly staff topped everything off! we will definitely be back! read more

Fantabulous place! Atmosphere is only outdone by the farm to table food quality. Amazing dishes. A must have is the Gouda Grit Cake for an appetizer. The pork and beef are phenomenal. Can't say enough about this gem tucked away in the mountains... read more

My husband and I had a couple of appetizers at Gracious this afternoon and they were amazing. We had the Lamb Meatballs and a house special bruschetta. They were both awesome We are visiting Highlands and took a drive to see some waterfalls and the town of Franklin. We are soo glad we did. Our server was Emily and she did a fantastic job. I would highly recommend both the restaurant and ask to sit in Emily's section. So good and great service! read more

Service was great and we had a fantastic burger! Sat outside and enjoyed people watching.

Stumbled on this place one random Tuesday afternoon on vacation. Can't recommend it enough! Everything was super fresh. Service was great! Started with the pickle martini sounds weird but delicious if you like pickles. Had the sampler appetizer. Highly recommend! My husband had the special-chicken salad. I had the salad with edamame, orzo and Parmesan cheese (can't remember name). Delicious! Give this place a try. read more

Honestly the best service and superb food in town! Planning to go weekly now to try other items on the menu.

Very good food. Our waiter was fantastic. The restaurant is very quiet and a very nice place to have a meal! Definitely would recommends. Conveniently right on the Main Street. Give it a try! They have some unique items on their menu! read more

What a nice restaurant in downtown Franklin, NC. Food was excellent with great service. Pricing was very reasonable. Had the Appalachian Humus Sandwich, which was very unique and delicious. Really like the mixture of Hummus and Olive Tapenade. My wife had the mushroom cheesesteak, which she thoroughly enjoyed. We ended the meal with coconut cream mini cannolis. Great place to try if you are ever in the Franklin area. read more

If you're trying to get business, I would advise not to ignore a customer waiting to get service or talk to someone while one waitress hangs out at a table with a customer talking and the other person is preoccupied with someone trying to do business with them. Customer service is the key to success. read more

We ate here on Friday after Thanksgiving. We had the truffled white cheese fondue appetizer. I had the tempura fried shrimp and my husband had the special which was a steak sandwich with shoestring fries. Everything was very delicious. Definitely going again. read more

Great spot great presentation staff was helpful in recommending different items. All the food was fresh can't wait to get back up there

Service was super friendly and fast--the small plates are super tasty--The shrimp plate with honey was my favorite shrimp dish I've ever had--the special was a beef/cheese hoagie which could use a wee bit more meet then bread. But farm to table in a small town--it's definitely special and appreciated! read more

We had the roast chicken and the sautéed shrimp, both of which are repeats (our standard for whether it's good). Craft cocktails were great! Didn't try wines, but did indulge in flourless chocolate cake w strawberries marinated in Grand Marnier. Meats/veggies locally sourced. Will most certainly come back w friends and family. Staff and owner were friendly and delightful! read more

My wife and I have been here several times and never had a bad meal. Don't know what happened tonight but we both ordered the ribeye and it was terrible. Ribeye should be fatty but not all fat. A 150.00 meal should never be as bad as my wife and I had tonight. Waitress was very good so I still left her a good tip but this meal was criminal. Please take this as constructive criticism . I want to be able to eat there.... read more

Wonderful food, great service. We loved this place. In downtown Franklin. The menu made it hard to choose.

This is my favorite restaurant in Franklin. We eat here at least 2-3 times a month. I try to follow a Mediterrean diet as much as I can when eating out and GPOM fits that cuisine very well. The Chef knows how to cook fish and steaks so that they come out exactly as you ordered. Their cocktails, wine and beer selections are top notch. Their salads are fresh every time. I can't say enough good things about GP!! Love there menu!! I've ordered almost everything on their menu and not one item has disappointed me or my guests. All of their staff are friendly and very knowledgeable. Our favorite waiter is Steve! We will go back again and again. Thank you GPOM for preparing my Salmon just the way I love it!!! Wish I had a picture that I can post, will try to get one next time I return. read more

We thoroughly enjoyed a mid afternoon snack here. The service was great. We the local lamb meatballs (expertly made) with Tzatziki, and a salad with salmon(also expertly cooked). We will be back! read more

Lovely, fresh salads and soup. Mama Deb took great care of us! We look forward to coming back.

it's been awhile since I ate here. I remember the food and service being excellent but the portions, I thought, could have been larger. no take home box for me. Still, the food quality and choices were excellent. read more

Been here twice and each time was satisfactory enjoyable and delicious. I recommend for sure .

Server was fantastic! Food was beyond amazing. Fried green tomatoes, scallops and stuffed portobello mushroom were delicious. My friend enjoyed her turkey sandwich with fig sauce. A must if you are in Franklin! read more

Great food ! Service is amazing. Grit cake is highly recommended . Fresh veggies and local steaks.

Friendly wait staff & very attentive. Good food & nice, broad menu. Enjoyed lunch outside with friends, & they welcomed my dog as well.

Omg if you are ever in Franklin NC you have to try Gracious Plates on Main! The steak, the mashed potatoes, the portabella mushroom appetizer...everything was delicious and every time we are in Franklin we will always eat here!! Best food and service we have had in a very long time! read more

The food and service was outstanding! Grace our server was awesome and made great recommendations! My wine flight was delicious! We loved dinner so much we went back for lunch a few days later! read more