What a wonderful place! The outside seating is great for beautiful views but inside seating is also very nice. Everything is clean and feels high end but it's also casual. We stopped here on our way home and our waitress was super sweet. I asked her to surprise me-which I know most waitresses aren't a fan of- but I have never been disappointed yet. I got the meatloaf and it was phenomenal! It was a lot of food though. If I didn't live so far it would be great for leftovers but I don't think it will survive the 7 hour drive to get home. read more

The food, service , ambience is all top drawer. We're always happy to return to enjoy more.

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! read more

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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! read more

Gracious Plates on Main - New American Near Me - Franklin, North Carolina

I ate there this past weekend with a group of 14 after hiking to see the dam release at the High Falls trail. Caitlyn (I believe that was her name if I recall correctly) was our server, and she was exceptional. Everything was on point- from keeping our water glasses full to taking our orders and have everything come out pretty quickly. It's not easy handling the requests of 14 individuals, but she managed to pull it off seamlessly. As for the food, everyone enjoyed what they had. I had the burger, and it was pretty good! I would definitely go back next time I'm in that area. Thank you, Caitlyn, for leaving us with yet another memorable experience from our trip. read more

I rarely write reviews on here but this one deserves it! We got the tempura fried shrimp and mushroom dumplings. Delicious! I'll also recommend the strawberry mojito. Service was amazing too! read more

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. read more

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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. read more

Gracious Plates on Main - New American Near Me - Franklin, North Carolina

Service is really good. And the food I love all the small plates, which gives me the option to have different taste and sharing. Highly recommend this place. read more

I wish I could give 3.5 stars. We were in town for the day, chose Gracious Plates for lunch based on the strong reviews. Everything was just okay: the food, the service, the ambiance. I ordered the wine tasting flight: 2 of the 4 wines had been open too long, needed to be replaced. Wouldn't go out of way to return. read more

Great location, great food, reasonably priced. We had the crab fritters, grits cake, turkey sandwich, and fries. Everything tasted flavorful and delicious. The restaurant was short handed when we visited. It took a while to get seated and quite a while to get our meals. However, the server was very pleasant despite the staffing setback. In addition, despite being short handed, the restaurant was clean. read more

Best restaurant in Franklin. The food is outstanding. The wait staff is professional and attentive. I don't have anything bad to say about this venue. read more

We split our time between Franklin, NC and South Florida, and every time we have friends or family visiting, this is one of our go-to lunch spots. Everyone we bring always loves their meal. They have great vegetarian options, and the cocktails are always on point. Gracious Plates on Main is open seven days a week (hours vary, so definitely check online), and they're consistently open for lunch--which is such a plus in Franklin. The restaurant is on the smaller side, but it never feels dark or cramped. The décor is adorable and gives off that "craft-cocktail meets farm-to-table" vibe that just feels good the moment you walk in. We'll keep coming back, and we'll definitely keep bringing our out-of-town guests with us read more

As for the food it was outstanding. We had the Sunday brunch. The meal was well worth the price! We went there after church on Sunday ( March 22nd it was our 51st wedding anniversary). It was a great choice. The staff were very friendly and cordial. We will definitely eat there more often. read more

Stopped by on our way to Asheville. We were greeted by a sweet lady standing in the front and she even recommended some great dishes. The food was good, but the service not so much. We ordered 9 dishes and only 6 came out. We reminded our server about the missing dishes TWICE and only 2 out of 3 came out. The last missing dish came out after we were done with everything. Rather than acknowledging the error, Brianna blamed that us ordering 2 different salads confused the order. I get that things can happen but we were one of only 3 tables in the whole restaurant. Once again, food was good but patrons should make sure they get the dishes they ordered. read more

The food was awesome, the service not so much. This isn't the first time that I've eaten here and the service is horrible. I made reservations as it was my husband's birthday and I was pretty upset that it took nearly two hours for dinner. read more

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

Plenty of tables open when we arrived and was turned away. Food is overpriced anyways! No ambiance at all. Not for me... maybe you might like it tho. read more

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

Gracious Plates on Main - New American Near Me - Franklin, North Carolina

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

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. read more

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Having been to Gracious Plates from their soft opening to after they've been open for several months, I can say I am not too fond of their food options. From their chilled quirky glass bottle of self serve water, to the shot glass of thick sweetener to sweeten your ice tea to your liking, this restaurant is a favorite for some and attempting to be bit too "ritzy" for others. They do have breakfast and lunch, I can't speak for their dinners because we haven't been there for their dinner service. This little dive prefers that you have a reservation but walk-ins are welcome, though I feel we were seated differently, the four times we have been there, in a less impressive side of the restaurant and even felt a little rushed by the male that met us at the entrance once we answered his question of whether we had a reservation or not. From what I HAVE had, the food also seemed dry, sometimes cold from waiting too long under what I assume is a heat lamp, and the wait staff seems to be in a hurry to the point we have been forgotten on several occasions when requesting a replacement of a side or waiting on a refill of drink. It's a bit pricey for what we get and I can't help but feel as though they are trying to pass themselves off as ritzy or "west coast" via their menu options, meal titles, portions and prices. After at least 4 times of giving this restaurant a whirl, we have given up on going there. Some locals do seem to like going here, but don't let my review stop you from trying them out. They just aren't our cup o tea. read more

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

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!! read more

Gracious Plates on Main - Flatbread, appetizer sampler, burrata, tempura shrimp - New American Near Me - Franklin, North Carolina

Wonderful spot to sit outside and enjoy downtown on a cool evening! The shrimp and grits cake was amazing and flavorful while the meatloaf was massive and cooked well. We will be back next time we're in town! read more

Gracious Plates on Main - Shrimp with grits cake - New American Near Me - Franklin, North Carolina

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we stopped here on a rainy day. The service and food was outstanding. Highly recommended. Victoria did an amazing job as our waitress and the kitchen, of course prepared a delicious meal. read more

Gracious Plates on Main - Trout sandwich with side salad - New American Near Me - Franklin, North Carolina

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

While visiting my daughter and son-in-law in Franklin, NC. she recommended Gracious Plates as a place to enjoy a nice meal in town. What a pleasant surprise. Gracious Plates offers a wide variety of choices on it's menu including small plates, entrees, vegan and gluten free options. Wine, cocktails and deserts are also featured. We decided to have some small plates and to share an entree. It was a difficult to pick as so many of the small plates are appealing. We chose the Lamb Meatballs with arugula, and tzatziki sauce. Crab Fritters and Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms. All were just fabulous. The Stuffed Portobello was our favorite As our shared entree we had the Brasstown Flat Iron and Frite, a truffled garlic sauce was served with this entree. The steak was done exactly how we enjoy it, medium rare. Still a bit hungry we ordered up another Stuffed Portobello. The Ambiance and Table Service were top notch. The restaurant is spacious and tables are well spaced. There is an outdoor dining option as well. In Summary this is a nice gem of a restaurant in Franklin NC. The food was delicious and the menu varied. The only downside of the meal, in our opinion, was the small plate prices to the portion size, was a bit pricey albeit delicious. Here is the full menu. Bon Appetite Gracious Plates Menu read more

Gracious Plates on Main - Retaraunt Exterior - New American Near Me - Franklin, North Carolina

Definitely recommend to check it out. Many healthy and great food choices plus great service. Thank you! read more

Don't waste your time! We really wanted to like this place because the menu looked pretty good. The food and ambience was average, The food was average too! The service was bad! The restaurant wasn't busy and it took 40 minutes to get a burger, appetizer and salad. Yikes! read more

The restaurant was cute and cozy. The staff was very pleasant. The food was pretty good! We had the truffle cheese fondue for an appetizer which I liked a lot. Then we split some more appetizers for dinner. We had the fired pickles (my favorite) fried mushrooms (they were okay) and then the bruschetta (wasn't my favorite). We also got the veggie pasta with white wine sauce which was great! Overall it was a good place and we will be back. read more

Great gluten free options. The white cheddar truffle cheese sauce on the ribeye sandwich was delicious. High quality eats in a charming downtown. A+ read more

Steak was great. Couldn't finish it so took half home. After refrigeration overnight, it was a glob of fat with sparse, interspersed beef. For the price? That's a no. read more

wow, really nice staff really nice atmosphere. Nice tables booths outdoor seating right on Main Street menu looks awesome. Getting ready to have a great dinner or lunch I guess actually read more

Gracious Plates on Main - Great tables outside on the main street as well as inside at the windows - New American Near Me - Franklin, North Carolina

Once again Gracious Plates outdone themselves. We were there last night with another couple for my birthday. I always get the Franklin Kick but I was determined to try something different and their take on the Old Fashioned was excellent. Whenever I am here I get the incredible Grit Cake in one way or another. This time it was in their own spin on Shrimp & Grits....OH MY! I am now ruined for traditional S&G!!! My next goal is to get here for Sunday Brunch! read more

Gracious Plates on Main - Twisted Old Fashioned - New American Near Me - Franklin, North Carolina

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Would never go back here. It was quick and it was easy to get to being on the square are the only positive things I can say. The pork chop was dry and the chicken was so bloody and I asked for them to check the temperature and I don't think our waitress even checked. Mind you I never ask anyone to send anything back!!She said "the chef said it was at the proper temperature but it was how it's cooked" why it was bloody. The atmosphere was so odd and I didn't eat half my food. read more

Perfect Dinner - My husband and I had lunch here a month ago and we liked it so much we decided to go back for dinner last night with another couple. It was even better than lunch. I'm glad it's not located in Waynesville because we would be eating there every night. Two at our table had steak and loved them. Two of us had shrimp and scallops small plates. So good! Even though we were full we ordered desserts. OMG ! The winter berry tart. Excellent. Our waiter Nash was friendly and professional and funny! What else could you want in a waiter! read more

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One of the worst flat iron steaks I have ever had. The steak was so tough even the steak knife would not cut it. Flat iron steaks are supposed to be tinder second only to filet mignon. I told the waitress and she said it was the way it was cooked. She did not offer to notify the cook or the manager. Most places would have rectified the issue but not this restaurant. Very disappointed. Would not recommend this place to anyone. Will not be back. read more

This food was just as good as their photos. The staff was friendly. And the place was super cute and convenient to get to. read more

We went Father's Day and thought they would have a more thorough menu than their normal brunch so that was disappointing ad it was too late to go elsewhere without a reservation But with that being said the Hamburger was excellent Jeff read more