I love the history here. It used to be a pharmacy and the wall is plastered with prescriptions from back in the day. I personally like the atmosphere at the bar upstairs. The only reason for 4 stars is that there's nothing on the menu that gets me excited or will have me craving to go back. read more

Excellent food and service. Love their daily specials. I've been there many times and always had great Food and service.

Place was cute. Food was good. Nice salad option. Group had various responses to appetizers. Waiter was officiant. Food came out quickly for lunch especially since we were a party of nine. In a cute retail area so nice to eat then shop. read more

I stopped in at Gray's for lunch while visiting family. I ordered the chicken salad sandwich which has grapes and nuts on it. I like the sandwich, but only had 1 grape on the entire thing. I was disappointed because that is one of my favorite parts of chicken salad. The fries were good, but could have been a little more crispy. My husband said his burger was fine, and my brother-in-law liked the Shrimp & Grits. I ordered the banana pudding for dessert...wow, amazing! It was some of the best banana pudding I've ever had!!! On my next trip to franklin I would go back for the banana pudding, and maybe the sandwich if I can get it with more than 1 grape! read more

We had lunch on Saturday. Great food and a truly fabulous dessert! It's our third time and we'll be going back. Especially for the coconut cake. The staff are really good and helpful. The owner is very nice and she has hit the jackpot with this concept. A redo of an old drugstore. Love this place! read more

A must if you're strolling through Main Street in Franklin! A building with an interesting history of owners (furniture warehouse and then its namesake pharmacy), which they still keep alive as part of the restaurant. Had an outstanding smoked sausage and leek white pizza and could have eaten another half a pizza easy (by the taste, not necessarily stomach space!) Neat upstairs area for live music too to go with all of the Southern comfort food classics that we're learning about as new arrivals. Service was very quick, though temperature was a bit on the cold side even during a heatwave so make sure to bring a jacket! read more

The three sisters quinoa bowl was so good, I practically licked the plate clean. So good!! The old fashion was not worth $13 -- too sweet and not enough time to finish it. But that's just me. The big round ice cube was a nice touch though. Our server was very friendly. None of the staff wore masks, just FYI. I want to eat three sisters quinoa bowl again soon . The furniture and decor was very neat. Waiter told us how the owner made most of it himself. It used to be a pharmacy from the 1920s to 1999 and still has the Grays Rx sign outside. Fun area of town, walkable. read more

I came in for the first time. I sat at the bar. The bartender was polite but uninterested in me. I don't think I will be be back. My bartender was kind of cold. She was only interested in talking to her co-workers. I know she is Russian because they were talking to each other. I will not recommend this place read more

I'm giving it 2 stars because of the atmosphere. The place was an old pharmacy that was turned into a restaurant and still had some of the characteristics of the pharmacy. The atmosphere was lovely and the waitress really was great at sales. However, the food had something to be desired. We started with Fried Pimiento Balls with pepper jelly. The pepper jelly was the best part the fried cheese balls taste it they'll Vida with not much pimiento at all. But that was the best thing we have. I had a hot chicken sandwich, the chicken was dry, hot, and the bread was soggy even the fries had no flavor. My husband and a burger ( nothing special) you think in July you get a good tomato, but it was a hot house tomato and was very hard. He had the sweet potato hash which was good. I heard the guy next to me say his drink which was some kind of Prohibition style cocktail with gin and lime taste it "slimy". Franklin such a cute town maybe we just picked the wrong restaurant. read more

Maybe the weekend rush in downtown Franklin is a bit much, but lunch at Grays was fantastic. Here is one thing you must know. Grays is not your typical Nashville "meat and three" place. It's for foodies who enjoy trying new things and different flavors. From the moment I walked in, a woman greeted me, carried on a friendly conversation and the owner was introduced to me. She walked with me upstairs to meet my friend and made sure we were all set up. Our waitress seemed a bit overworked that day, but halfway through our meal she was perked up. I hope we made her feel a bit better. The food was delicious. My friend and I took advantage of the sharing meal and tried the gnocchi, shrimp and scallop dumplings and wedge salad. Everything was so good! The food was fun and interesting...down to the green tomato chutney that came with the dumplings. They make a good cup of coffee too! I highly recommend you pop in for lunch or to see a show in the evenings. I will be returning again. I'd also like to note Yelp has filtered a whopping 36 reviews for this place. Many of them are 4 and 5 stars from reviewers who are legit Yelpers. read more

Raving fans! My fiance and I ate here last night and I've been telling everyone at work today how great it was. Upon arrival, we were escorted upstairs. As we were being taken to our table the hostess was giving us a rundown of the building and it's history which was very neat! Once seated our server, Barry, came over and was extremely kind and very knowledgeable about the entire menu from cocktails to desserts! We went with all of his recommendations and were blown away. I got the Smoke and Mirrors cocktail to drink and my fiance who only drinks wine loved it too. You have to order the fried pimento cheese balls!!! We also order the brussels as an appetizer which were also delicious. Entrees; we got filet which was perfect and she got the short rib which was so flavorful and cooked to perfection that we didn't even use a knife on it. We completely fell in love with this restaurant from the atmosphere, our service from Barry, and the food! Thank you for a great evening GRAY'S on Main! read more

Great brunch! We sat at the bar and our bartender Harrison was great. Food was perfectly portioned and delicious. The craft cocktails were seriously the best I have ever had. My wife an I are somewhat "Brunch Snobs", and this is the best we have had. Thanks! read more

The upstairs bar is absolutely fabulous! Amazing service and cozy atmosphere. The bartenders are extremely helpful and knowledgeable and can recommend great drinks based on your individual flavor preferences. I told the bartender I wanted something sweater and refreshing and he made me the most fabulous cocktail. The bartenders also don't make you feel guilty or high maintenance for asking questions or not ordering something boring. I would highly recommend! read more

So this place was such an awesome surprise. For someone from DC, I wasn't expecting what I found when I got the small-town Franklin TN, and this gem of a restaurant. First let me say that this place is beautiful. I mean, BEAUTIFUL. It is clean, beautifully renovated with a very authentic feel to its original stature and if you are into that kind of thing...you're gonna want a tour of the whole place, including the special "members only" space in the upstairs loft. We came for a show, to see a popular band that doesn't tour often but was coming there. At first I was a little surprised that they were playing a "restaurant" but when we got there it was just like "oh heck yeah"...and as a music venue I was equally impressed by the sound and ambiance. NOW, on to the food and drink. We pretty much decided immediately upon seeing the menu that we were going to have to share everything we ordered because nobody wanted to decide on just one thing. We had the pimento cheese balls and bacon wrapped figs for apps, and they were both like "ohhhh my gahhhh" good! So we ordered another round of each. Then we order the Shrimp and Grits and the Rib Eye and split them. Now I am a beef connoisseur and my friend is from Louisiana. That rib eye was perfectly done to my med-rare request and I didn't even need a steak knife to cut it, and my friend said the shrimp and grits were just as good if not better than any she had had in NoLa. I would agree.... We had drinks, REALLY AMAZING drinks that I don't remember the name of, because the bartender Grayson, who was handsome and genteel, was given free reign to "impress us" and he absolutely did! Just go to the bar, tell them your fav liquor and let them go to town...trust me on this. Anyway, we had such a great time, the music, the service, the food and drink....there is zero chance that I will ever be within a 30 mile radius of this place and not come back. Zero. read more

Came here for lunch while visiting from out of town. Courteous wait staff, yummy and reasonably priced food. Cool historic building. Didn't order cocktails but they looked great. We ordered the pimento BLT and the Nashville hot chicken sandwich both were great. read more

Fun bartender with excellent suggestions for the undecided drinker. Griffin made a perfect gin mule. Best of all the chicken strips are the best I've ever had anywhere! We will definitely stop in for drinks and chicken strips next time we're in Franklin! read more

My parents went here a few years ago, so they were eager to take me there for the first time. Walking in, the atmosphere is really cool and seems like it would be a fun bar at night. We saw the menu and there were maybe ten options total during lunch, a few sandwiches and salads. After ordering drinks and an appetizer, we waited about 20 minutes before a man came over, who was not our server, and said "So did y'all want to get some food or no?" I got the turkey cranberry sandwich, which was disappointing. They have a seasonal menu, so I would like to come back in the spring and see if the options are any better. read more

Gray's on Main was such a stellar experience! Kaleb served us and was so fun to chat with and recommended the best dishes! Christian, the assistant GM, even gave us a tour of the building and shared all the cool history they uncovered while remodeling. Truly such a great brunch spot!!! read more

Best staff and terrific food! We went with our two kids (ages 2.5 and 1.5). Usually they are great in restaurants but the 1.5 year old decided to melt down after we were seated. Amber, our waitress, literally could not have been sweeter. She worked is hard to hustle out snacks, milk, crayons, whatever we needed to make her happy. I ended up taking our daughter outside to the street because she was so loud, and Amber brought out my drink and a plate of grits (definitely recommend the grits - super delicious) for her to eat out there. We felt so cared for and the food was truly great. Thank you to everyone at Grays, and especially Amber! We will be back soon (without the kids next time!) read more

The food here is phenomenal if you're looking for a place to splurge, as it's on the spendier side. The different levels allow you to choose your atmosphere so it's good for date night, family night, or catching up with old friends. Their live music on the second floor is excellent, but you have to pay to access that level which we weren't told upon entering. Server was very attentive. read more

Overpriced and average food. Pucketts and many other downtown Franklin places are less expensive, have bigger portions, and have better food. Save your money and try one of the other places. read more

ITTTTSSSSS HIIIIGGGHHHHHH NOOOOONNN! The Anthem Spirits was an amazing cocktail that would inspire the best Martha Stewart's in all of us to create the worlds best toilet hooch...im rambling, it was a great restaurant with delicious food and awesome atmosphere. read more

Our lunch was delightful! We enjoyed the brief history of the building and the architecture that the hostess gave us on the way to our table and the vintage/ eclectic ambiance is unmatched! We shared the Brussel sprouts with pecans, burnt Orange and cranberries to start, the chefs special grilled chicken sandwich and my pal had the shrimp and cheese grits - all were excellent! Typically grilled chicken sandwiches don't exactly excite but this one is different - this one has homemade southern aoli, house made BBQ sauce which wasn't too sticky or too sweet, bacon and pickles which really just made me so happy! The cheesey grits were awesome- we dipped the house made chips that came with my sandwich in them - stupidly tasty! I had a cocktail made with molasses that I would also highly recommend! Note the restaurant is in a quaint downtown area with limited street parking - but there is a large FREE parking garage just across the street! read more

GRAY'S is a pretty cool spot. The food was above average and the service was really good. The prices are quite high. But was really bothered me was being charged $6 per person because they had live music when we were there. A group of 4 having appetizers, entrees, desert and two bottles of wine. Certainly we paid enough to cover the live music. Businesses need to realize that one lame move like this will undue anything positive they may have already done. We won't be back. read more

For starters, the vibe and the building were very cool. It's an old pharmacy and that historical fact is showcased throughout the entire restaurant without being cheesy. The food was good--but hands down, the Mexican street corn was the best. If you only get one thing on the menu, get the dang Mexican street corn. It's worth it. The reason this gets 3 stars, however, was the fact that we were pushed so hard to get drinks as soon as we sat down. It's like we weren't allowed to contemplate not getting drinks! It made my boyfriend and I both so disinterested, which was unfortunate because craft cocktails are usually something to look forward to. All in all, it was a nice place but we left a little annoyed. read more

Have yet to eat here, but my boyfriend and I go for drinks occasionally. The bar staff is always friendly and the drinks are fantastic. Bartenders are very knowledgeable and can make recommendations based on your taste. Lovely atmosphere as well! read more

This is about the 5th time I've eaten here and the worst yet. Food was mediocre and flies were everywhere on the second floor. The shrimp and grits dish was awful. The grits were gummy and it was hard to find the shrimp they were so small. Tasted like they just heated up in the microwave. The fried chicken was good but the potatoes they served for dinner were cold. The steak was edible. Not coming back here anytime soon, the value is not there. read more

Delightful find in quaint downtown Franklin with interesting history. Started our meal with bacon wrapped figs stuffed with goat cheese. Then we enjoyed the chicken salad sandwich on toast with a side of fries. The service was exceptional and the food was delicious! Extra seating, a bar and live music located on the second floor. We will be coming back for more!! read more

Grays on Main has a great location , nice atmosphere ,cool old building , good food .....the main reason I prob won't go back is due to the flippant and arrogant attitude of the servers and bar tenders . I am a local and have been there many times. This time was prob the worst yet .... we were waiting outside a bit before 11 for brunch when they opened . Very obviously customers waiting to be let in and employee saw us outside and just flipped the lock on the door to unlock it ...never opened the door to welcome us ...seemed to hope we would go away just overall attitude and delivery was not up to par for the potential of this place . Too many other good restaurants to go to where we at least feel welcome . Asked for salt very nicely and was told "just wait a minute"! read more

This place tops my husband's list of all time favorite restaurants, so we always eat there when we're in Franklin (usually a couple times a year)! The atmosphere/vibe is the BEST! Located in quaint downtown Franklin (think Stars Hollow), it has all the warmth and coziness of a family run business, with the service/food quality of top chefs. The menu seems to rotate based on the season, with steak, poultry, and fish dominating the entrees. The appetizer list is delicious, with our favorite always being the bacon wrapped figs (I could eat a million!). Add a few yummy salads and rich desserts what else do you need in a menu? The service is always wonderful and the cocktail/wine list is extensive. We don't get there very often since we live in Texas, so all you Tennesseans, go! We wish we were you!! read more

My Mom, Dad and I went to Gray's for cocktails on Easter Sunday to celebrate Easter and Mom's birthday, and it was a highlight of our day! As soon as you enter the restaurant, you know that you have come upon something special. The atmosphere is perfect, as they have all of the modern amenities while still retaining the feel of the beautiful old building in true 1870's style. The upstairs is a great place to have a casual cocktail, and is conducive for the perfect date night. The benches are constructed of cleverly utilized old doors, as are the bathroom stalls. The ceiling is the same old tin that has been there forever, and I am so glad that they left it, as it is quite beautiful; the floor is the original hardwood. If you are going down the steps to the bathroom upstairs, look to the left and you will see the timeline of a gentleman who worked there years ago- they sealed and left it, and it is such a cool piece of history. The original door knob is visible on the ceiling of the upstairs bar as well- very cool. The staff dress in clothing reminiscent of a former era, and this small touch goes a long way. However, the best part of this place is the epicurean cocktails, which are presented before you in true style. Any of the drinks off of the menu will meet the satisfaction of those with the most particular palate. If you want to explore even further, ask the bartender to make something up for you. We had the pleasure of being served by Kevin, who is a true asset to the establishment. I ordered my first cocktail off of the menu, and then after that I simply asked Kevin to make up my drinks, and he captured my palate immediately. You will not go wrong with Kevin, as he truly gave us the complete Gray's experience. Overall, this is a not-to-miss restaurant that every local and guest should patronize. Thank you so much to Gray's, and I will definitely be back! read more

Excellent food! Excellent service! I've never been a big fan of Mac n cheese, but the man n cheese here was outstanding! I've never had green beans that measured up to my mama's or mamaw's until tonight! Delicious! I thought I made the best squash casserole in all the land, but I was wrong! The best is here at Grays. Banana pudding with a hint of cinnamon...... best ever! Overall outstanding. Can't say enough. Our server Brian was prompt, informative, kind & friendly! Excellent experience all around. read more

I think that the people who have left 1 or 2 star ratings here are complete and utter morons. I notice that quite a few of them are from users who have only reviewed one or two places, so the probability is high that they have some competing business that is nearby possible spamming them with negative press - and it sure looks like that if you check the filtered reviews. First up - the ambiance is fantastic here. I arrived on a cold-ass day and was craving only comfort food - they delivered. The cocktail program is ridiculous. When the server compared it to Patterson House, I think I scoffed out loud, but after seeing the menu and trying out a drink or two, I can honestly say that they are doing some amazing stuff in the craft cocktail sphere, and they beat the shit out of any other place in town, certainly Red Pony; they give a bunch of places in Nashville a run for the money. They focus very much on brandies, which is something I love, and looking through their selections of cognacs, armagnacs, calvados, you name it - these guys have a very well-curated list. I was explaining to my fellow guests how back in the day, most of the US used brandy instead of whiskey - so that Mint Julep or Old Fashioned you love was originally made with cognac instead of bourbon. The server was very well educated and made some outstanding cocktail suggestions. I didn't get to try their "French Press Cocktails" but have been messing with a hot cocktail infusion siphon for the past few months. So while I get the concept, I am amazed that someone is trying it in a commercial setting, and again, like nothing else anyone is doing in town. Which may anger the denizens of Franklin in Spring Hill because it isn't some shitty cocktail made with vodka that is flavored from a chemical factory in New Jersey. Or shitty draft beer. Whatever the hell it is that the mouth-breathers feel doesn't make this place "Country Mc Fried and Stuffed Buffet" or whatever else it is they are accustomed to. When it comes down to the food, since I was just there for lunch, and having eaten at Red Pony the week before, I have to ask "What the fuck were the low starred people thinking?". Everything was delicious and beautifully presented. I also loved the plates and cups - clearly everything was chosen with purpose. And our server Brock was super-knowledgeable and helpful. Not only was he on top of the history of the building, he was all over the cocktails and food. And that dude was fast. Great food, great service, and badass cocktails all served in a venue that is loaded down with character; I can't wait to get back here. read more

I'm not real sure what people are complaining about. This was great food. Our table of 8 shared most of the items on the menu and was not disappointed at all. Sausage pizza was great, sliders were great, enjoyed the wedge salad, and the drinks were great too! read more

"Nice place. My first visit to Franklin - what a beautiful town - and I go to Grays on Main - great choice. For being open only 1 week they are doing great. Beautiful place with lots of potential as a performing venue. The lobster Mac n cheese was delicious as were the sliders - nice taste with just the right amount of tang. Our server, Tia, was right there whenever we needed her. One of the owners, Joannie, stopped by to ask how are food was, etc. Both Joannie and Tia were a delight. Give it a try - I don't think you will be disappointed. read more

Gluten free pizza was descent. The live music was great for a Californian . Tennessee has lots of great artist so I'm not sure how to compare. The old fashion had the perfect amount of Smokey flavor. The area is cool and the inside has an inviting space. I will definitely be back. read more

First visit here was on Friday night! The cocktails were good and the food was good. There were six of us and the beet salad was great, shrimp and grits were awesome, cheeseballs amazing, but the fried chicken plates were under seasoned for both who got it. We added salt and it was better but wouldn't get it again. Overall, cool place and atmosphere that is worth checking out! read more

Grays is behaving in a defiant way towards protecting their patrons during the Covid situation. No bartenders, no waiters, no cooks wear masks or protection. The tables are stacked next to each other in the upstairs bar. When we asked to be positioned so there would be at least table separation, they refused to give us any assurances they would comply. Needless to say, we didn't feel cared for or protected. We went to Cork and Cow, they were incredibly considerate and took great measures to make sure we were safe and would have a wonderful experience as well. read more

A review of Gray's requires two parts as it is really a tale of two cities. The first city is delightful and fair, but the second city is dark and ugly - the second city is Beijing on a very pollution ridden day is what I am trying to say. So, get to the point already. Ok, I will. The first city is the city of drinks and libations. Gray's is simply exquisite in the craft libations department. You cannot find finer craft drinks from both brandy and bourbon anywhere else in the city of Franklin or in Brentwood. And, really, I would argue that the drinks and bartenders here are as good as Patterson House in Nashville. They have drinks creatively pressed using espresso presses and drinks that mix flavors like you would have never believed possible. If this place were a craft bar only it would be a five star rating. The first city also has delightful service that is ever attentive and knowledgeable about both drinks and the food. Now therein lies the second city: the food. The food is a strong one star rating. The dishes that we had as a group were as follows: hot chicken appetizer, shrimp and grit cake appetizer, deviled eggs appetizer, Gray's on Main fries, the "Burger", two fried chicken sandwiches, two Farmer's Daughters, and a chicken salad sandwich. So, we ran the gambit of dishes as you can see across our party. That's the rub. The hot chicken... Not so hot and pretty bad. The fried chicken thigh sandwich - definitely not enjoyable as dry as dry can be. The hamburger with pimento cheese, bacon, and ham... You'd think a definitely winner. You'd think incorrectly as the burger was overcooked (ordered medium came well done) and the bacon was "extra crispy" (aka burnt). Finally there was the Farmer's Daughter an open face sandwich with an egg as a topper. I love egg on sandwiches and burgers as the yolk is like an extra condiment. I wouldn't know though here as the egg was cooked through with no yolk running over the sides. Inexcusable. Anyhow if you are going for cocktails then go on in. If you are going to get food only the go elsewhere. read more

We were excited to try this new addition to Franklin. We want new restaurants to succeed in downtown, so I am going to start with the things I loved: 1. They have live music! 2. They are getting creative on the menu What really needs to change before I go back: 1. If I have a reservation, I do not expect to be seated at a tight community table 2. Please have a gluten free or simple food choice for those of us that love food but have restrictions. 3. Create your menu in a font that is readable. I could not read the cocktail menu due to the crazy font and the dinner menu was printed small and hard to read in the dim light. 4. Prices are too high in general. Wine options were limited by the glass and expensive - $14 for Pinot Noir 5. Stream line the food choices. We need a place with good food - period. Look around--downtown Franklin has very little good food. Offer amazing food at affordable prices and they will come.. Look at Boathouse - horrible service, Ok food and affordable and people line up.. Just serve good food. 6. Have a signature dish. Give us one really really good dish. 7. Offer amazing desserts.. With only 2 dessert options (both which sounded not good) it was disappointing. WE want to love you Gray's. Please take some of this advice. read more