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Gracious Plates on Main

4.5 (266 reviews)
Open 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 1 month ago

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GRACIOUS PLATES ON MAIN ATMOSPHERE

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Moderate noise
Dogs allowed
Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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Morgan M.

AMAZINGGGGG!!!! We stopped here to give it a try and wow we were blown away! Our server Steve was amazingggg!!! We could not have asked for a better evening at dinner. Our food was amazing, hot and fresh, and wow the flavors. We will definitely be back!

Chuck S.

The food was fantastic. We shared 3 small plates and each was wonderful. Scallops, seared tuna, & bree cheese with raspberry jam. We kind of got lost in the shuffle when we were seated. Once she was assigned to our table Emily came over and was very helpful with recommendations and took great care of us on a busy night. What a gem in a small town!

Gouda grits with scrambled egg and  bacon
Martha B.

Wonderful place to sit and people watch. Food was amazing but pricey with just coffee. It was worth every penny, but couldn't be an every weekend thing. Coffee was great and served in an amazing way. The food was a...mazing!!! Our waitress was hard to find for refills and our bill. Will return on next trip.

Ivonne R.

Came here 2x while visiting family in Franklin. 1st time was for brunch were I opted for a power bowl w/smoked salmon while dinner the 2nd time was for a simple Wayah Bald salad - no protein. Others members if my family for dinner opted for meat loaf, salmon, steak, and a kids nuggets. Service was great as we were taken care by Nash who was personable and prompt in service. Other staff was very welcoming and restaurant was lovely as a whole.

Shared 3 small plates - baked brie, scallops, and seared tuna - all were exquisitely prepared - topped off the meal with scrumptious lemon cake...

Shrimp tempura with fries
Sharlene S.

This place is a very unexpected when you enter in. It is very unique, quaint, and pretty. I suppose I didn't expect it looking at the outside. I thought it looked more like the typical restaurant from the outside with the black signage but was pleasantly surprised when I walked in. The food was good for the most part. I liked the appetizer the most which we had the crab fritters and my son boasted how he loved his fried Shrimp. The service was wonderful. Caitlyn was attentive and provided several recommendations. The manager did stop by or I think it was the manager but she seemed like she was in a rush but did ask us, the food is good right? And, I did respond it was delicious which it was. Anyway, cute place to see.

Flatbread, appetizer sampler, burrata, tempura shrimp

Another great experience at Gracious Plates on Main!!! In the fall we enjoyed appetizers on the patio with great drinks and excellent service, came back over the holidays and were able to enjoy weekend brunch!!! You owe yourself a trip to enjoy the Gouda grit cake!!! I also sometimes judge a brunch place by how often my coffee is refilled, the staff kept me in good supply! Can't wait to go back!!

Shrimp with grits cake

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6 days ago

WOW! breakfast was amazing!! McKenzie was our server. great service. did I mention my food was amazing yet?!

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3 months ago

Best meal in Franklin, Many visits and not once thought it to be anything but exemplary.

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7 months ago

Loved it! Food was great and so was the service. I will be returning and bring more friends.

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8 months ago

Food was delicious, Rib Eye with Truffle mashed potatoes. And a Cullasaja salad with flat iron steak.

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The food is amazing thanks to the chef, as is the staff. The environment is calm and clean.

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Food and service were excellent. We can't wait to go back! So many things on the menu that we want to try.

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Ask the Community - Gracious Plates on Main

Riverwalk Grille  - Fried Chicken Sandwich

Riverwalk Grille

(31 reviews)

Don't let a few low-starred reviews keep you from trying this place! It's still pretty new to…read moreFranklin and the fact that it's open seven days a week already makes it a gem (which, if you know Franklin, is rare!). I recently learned it's the sister restaurant to Gracious Plates on Main, and if you love the quality, creativity, and attention to detail that they're known for, you'll definitely appreciate this spot too. The menu has a great variety, and everything we tried was delicious. I ordered the pork chop and it was seriously so good- perfectly cooked, super flavorful, and the sides were just as tasty. My husband and our friends got the loaded Spuds and those were a big hit as well. Our server was really sweet and checked on us often, and the décor was such a pleasant surprise-cute, inviting, and not at all what I expected for a strip mall restaurant. We came during an in-between time (not quite lunch, not quite dinner), so the restaurant was pretty quiet with just a few other tables. Hard to say how loud it gets during peak hours, but honestly, we're excited to go back and find out. Overall, a great experience and we'll definitely be returning!

Went for Easter Sunday dinner with a friend. The server didn't come, but sent the hostess to bring…read morewater. Once the server came, we ordered appetizers, then he wanted to know what we wanted for our entree. We said we wanted to wait, as we all hate when we are eating our appetizers, and the main course comes. 3 times he came and asked us if we were ready to order. Umm. No, there are still appetizers, and yes, we told him we'd order when we were through with our appetizers. Finished the appetizers, had to ask the waiter for water 2x. Ordered main dish, our friend ordered the special which was on a chalk board when you walk in. About 5 minutes later the waiter says we're out of the special. She asked to see the menu. He didn't offer it. Our dinner came out about 2 minutes later, and she had to wait another 8-10 for her dinner. If you knew you were out of the special - wouldn't you hold the rest of the tables order so everyone could be served together? Once we all had our main course, as did our friend had to ask for steak sauce twice. Didn't see the waiter again. The hostess came by once. Once dinner was completed, the waiter brought the check and let the dirty plates on the table. The hostess came by and asked how the food was. And said "I'll get your server to clean up these dishes". Never did. Once we said No thanks for dessert - he was gone. At first we thought It's Easter Sunday - they're busy. Nope, only 3 tables full. And as we left, we noticed the special was STILL on the chalkboard. If you're out - cross it off, or erase it. Not a difficult step. The food itself was "good" but not excellent. We have been 3x now since they opened, and probably would not go back.

The Scotsman Public House - Scotch Egg

The Scotsman Public House

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Off the chart!! Will be back to try the food menu…read more Whiskey menu is fun and the live music was enjoyable

The Scotsman is a great Scottish pub that happens to serve pub food, and I think that's the right…read moreway to walk in. The space itself is genuinely grand, well-decorated, comfortable seating, a nice billiards room, and (maybe the highest compliment you can pay a pub) no old-bar smell or locals that make you feel out of place. The bathrooms were clean. The whole place was clean. For a neighborhood spot built around long conversations, it delivers. The drinks are the reason to come. The Riesling on the menu was good, and the winter bourbon (infused with apple), actually tasted spirited. What I appreciated most: no snootiness. Some Scottish and Irish pubs get precious about sticking to the house whisky program and gently disapprove if you order a cocktail or wine. Not here. They let you drink what you want to drink. Service was friendly and checked in at a good cadence. One note: the food came out way too fast. Appetizers hit the table, and the mains arrived about a minute later; we barely got into the fried cheese curds or tandoori fries before everything else was competing for space. The tandoor twist on the fries was a fun surprise, but generally the food read as average pub food. The salmon was dry (lesson learned: order it medium rare next time). The mashed potatoes on the shepherd's pie were the real highlight. 3.5 Stars. Credit where it's due: the menu is wide and actually vegan- and vegetarian-friendly, which is rarer than it should be in a pub, and there is a general playfulness in the atmosphere. What would push it higher: food that matches the level of the space, the excellent service, and the drinks. Pace out the courses, the salmon needs help, and strengthen the dishes a notch. We'll go back, just not for the salmon. The room, the drinks, and the staff all brought their A-game. The kitchen brought a B-game.

Oak Steakhouse - Egg Frittata with salad

Oak Steakhouse

(91 reviews)

We live in Charleston so we are very familiar with the Oak Steakhouse that's located here but the…read moreone at the Skyline Lodge, really delivered!! Everything about the restaurant was so special, amazing location for a sunset dinner, perched high above the Blue Ridge Mountains - amazing views. The best thing is if you stay at the Skyline Lodge, it's just steps away from your room and that comes in super handy when it's brunch time! We were fortunate enough to enjoy these two meals; dinner & brunch with our kids (who are foodies too) and they are now huge fans of Oak Steakhouse. They said it was the best steak they ever had, you can't go wrong with the Filet! The menu is not huge but really has all of the dishes you would want for an amazing dinner. Plenty of options, even if you don't eat steak. Amazing sides to accompany each dish and you must start with the bread, which is made in-house. I went with a dish I have not tried before and it did not disappoint, Venison Wellington while my wife tried the trout. I will let the photos do the talking. They also pour an amazing espresso martini by the way and to finish you have to try the chocolate cake, trust me! We also want to give a shot out to all of the staff and servers; their attention to detail and overall service was outstanding! Seems to be the case at all Indigo Road establishments, they really know hospitality. We cannot recommend Oak Steakhouse enough, even if you're not staying there but in the Highlands of NC make sure you give them a visit.

My wife and I had an excellent meal in our first visit to Oak this holiday season. It's a modern…read morerestaurant with a subtle mid-century vibe that nods to the Skyline Lodge that it is incorporated into. Our server was very friendly and (unprompted) comped our bread service after a lengthy delay. Once received, the bread was amazing and went nicely with my lettuce wedge salad. The entrees were excellent as well, with my wife loving her risotto and my steak frites being top notch with fork-tender beef and amazing truffle fries. The portions are generous so to-go bags are a common sight. Oak is not inexpensive, but clearly the value is there if you are looking for a proper steakhouse experience near Highlands.

Ciao Bella - Carbonara

Ciao Bella

(10 reviews)

Our first visit did not disappoint! We were seated promptly in the comfortable and cozy dining…read moreroom. The ambiance was just right. We ordered the bread service and a nice bottle of wine. My wife had the veal Marsala, and I had the delicious pasta pistachio. Both were excellent! We wanted to try the gelato but were too full!

New Italian restaurant in Murphy above Chevelle's and owned by the same family (shared entrance…read moretoo). That's where the similarities end however. Once you go up the stairs, you can see this is an upscale establishment. There's a nice bar area, piano playing and well around 10-15 tables. The interior is quite nice, though it's a bit bright inside for fine dining. We sat at the bar and had great service all night. Drinks were well made with quality ingredients. One strange thing... the kitchen is at the end of the bar and avail for all to see. While this is a positive, it's a bit small and I question how it'll scale if the restaurant was full. Of note, the dish cleaning area is next to the kitchen - also in the open and is a bit noisy. Not a huge deal, but worth a mention. To the food - we had 2 pasta dishes, the Carbonara and Pistachio pasta. The Carbonara was good, but the Pistachio dish was amazing. The menu did a poor job of explaining what's in the dish, but the staff was able to fill us in. It was a cream sauce with sautéed onions, prosciutto and crushed Pistachios. The flavor was fantastic. The wine list is pretty basic with few red options. This area needs some work. They should also allow a corkage fee to permit folks to bring higher end wine. The folks next to us had the Bruschetta and Lasagne and said both were great. Nice new addition to Murphy that will only keep getting better as they work out the kinks.

Gracious Plates on Main - newamerican - Updated May 2026

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