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GRAY'S On Main

3.7 (783 reviews)
ModerateBars, American, Salad
Closed • Closed
Updated 1 month ago
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GRAY'S ON MAIN ATMOSPHERE

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Live music
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Moderate noise
Good for groups

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Fried Pimento Cheeseballs
Cody D.

Came here for lunch with some friends after doing some shopping and walking around Franklin. First thing I noticed was the fried pimento cheeseballs. They are absolutely amazing. They sit on a spread of pepper jelly that adds just the right amount of sweetness and a bit of spice to the richness of the pimento cheese. We saw probably a dozen or more orders going to tables while we sat there and ate. They had live music and the place is just a cool venue for a restaurant. We highly recommend this place.

Nathan B.

Very cool spot with lots of history. The food service missed a little but the staff acknowledged it and made it right. They seemed to be working out the kinks of new system or staffing but were super cool about it. A+ The food was good but the drinks were amazing. I ordered their Gray's Famous Anthym Spirit and I highly recommend.

Erica Z.

I was visiting from out of town with some work colleagues. We got the dates wrapped in bacon and pimento cheese balls as starters. They were both delicious. I got the fried chicken meal. It was the best fried chicken meal I've ever had. Lighting is very dim, which seemed to be the norm for this area of Tennessee. Seemed like every restaurant I went to it was dark. Not a fan of that. But that didn't sway my review. The only thing that is keeping this review from 5 stars is our service. To me it was disappointing. We had 7 people in our group. Most of us got water, while a few others chose alcohol. Our server couldn't even keep our water cups 1/4 of the way filled. We sat empty for a while and we never seen our waiter. We were there for about 2.5 hours and my glass was filled twice. I would much rather preferred him leave a pitcher for us than to not check and see if we wanted more.

Insanely good tacos
Sultan M.

Amazing fries, hilarious staff and amazing food. Just go. Favorite fries in Franklin. Awesome dive bar vibe with elevated food on the menu. Great for guys to sit at while others are shopping Ask for the peanut tequila shot... lol Did I say I liked the fries? Like curly fries but not curly.

Jake the bartender
Eric M.

A+ for the classic old school decor and old time feel. Drove down to Franklin to get away from Broadway for a night and check out the old school charm and vibe. Think old architecture classic buildings. We popped into Grays for a drink and immediately fell in love with the decor and old school vibe. The bartender was a true mixologist. Both cocktails we tried, the Grays and the Giant Peach and also the Anthym Spirit were delicious. The bartender was friendly and informative on the area and also the bar itself. He knew his craft for certain. We don't go upstairs for the live music as we were heading somewhere else after this stop, but this is a must stop if you're in the area. Cool old town feel on the main drag through town and a lot of rich history in this place. Go check it out, you won't be disappointed.

New York Strip
Lily S.

Gray's is regarded as a Franklin date-night staple and after our Friday evening of eats & drinks, I am glad to say its reputation holds up. Seated by the window at table for two, we watched Main Street buzz while we chased our own, me with the "Main Street Squeeze" (tasted like a liquid creamsicle) and he with Some Sorta Bourbon Pour (the particulars of which are unbeknownst to me). As a starter, we chose the bacon wrapped figs and agreed we could've eaten about an entire popcorn bucket full of them... They hit all the right sweet / salty / smokey notes that keep a person wanting juuuust oooone more. My red blooded American date went with the New York Strip for his entree, while I opted for the Heritage Fried Chicken per our server's ringing endorsement. We had not a single complaint as we smiled and ate and stole bites off each other's plates. I can't think of a single way that our Gray's outing could have been improved and I will look back on the whole experience fondly.

Bacon-Wrapped Figs
Nikki D.

Really tasty food. Definitely recommend to start with the Bacon Wrapped Figs and Crispy Smashed Potatoes...super yummy. The Rose Cocktail is delicious and quite beautiful and is similar to a Cosmo. The Looking Glass is a strong gin drink that mimics an Old Fashioned with the block ice but nice if you love gin. For dinner I would absolutely recommend the Fried Chicken...SO good. The Shrimp and Grits were yummy but you have to understand they are not your typical grits. Uniquely enough, they add popcorn to the grits as they are made to create a thicker consistency. Personally, I would stick with the beautiful recipe of the shrimp with okra and sausage but keep a more traditional grits recipe. We tried to order coffee and dessert but oddly they were "Out of coffee." Great service with ample parking as it is downtown Franklin. A definite must for a casual evening out. @YelpNashville

Buttermilk Fried Heritage Chicken
Maddy M.

yes yes yes we loved our time here! definitely make a reservation on bust weekend nights! it's super easy through the website, but they will charge you $25 per person if you cancel your reservation last minute on them (which is fair they're a busy restaurant!!) please note: they do change their menu so if you like something now it might not be around next time you go back! we loved our food! we had the shrimp and grits, fried chicken, and seafood alfredo. Everything was wonderfully seasoned and was full of flavor. everyone loved their meals and we can't wait to go back and try more things from there! definitely recommend coming here! it's a super cute restaurant with friendly staff! it's perfect for a date night, or a family dinner!

Felix P.

Some of the best mixologists in Tennessee! All of the cocktails and options are top notch! Great food as well. And just met Jason Aldean in here...nice guy!

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Overpriced average food...the broccolini wasn't even broccolini! Feels very pretentious just because of its location.

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Good food, got the fried chicken, also tried the short rib dish, that was good too. Didn't get the greatest table (too much traffic)

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Awesome food service and ambiance!! Hands down a favorite in Franklin. Great drink menu and the history of the building is so cool.

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Great southern cuisine - staff was super friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend!

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Very limited menu! Food and atmosphere were okay! Had to sit upstairs due to few tables on main level.

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Ask the Community - GRAY'S On Main

How are Covid precautions here?

The owner posted and endorsed an anti-mask rally in defiance of the mayor's mask mandate. That should tell you all you need to know.

Any gluten free options?

Yes....there are, but I don't recall the specific menu items. ?

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