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Ground Restaurant

4.3 (543 reviews)
ModerateAmerican, Salad, Burgers

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Casual
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Raw hamburger from Ground Restaurant
John C.

Place was empty, so I should've know by that and the vibe that it was going to suck. Place feels sticky and gross. It needs to be cleaned up. Ordered a plain cheeseburger with bacon and BBQ sauce. It had fried onions on it that I specifically said I did not want. I removed them and took a bite. The meat tasted off, so I looked and my burger was not cooked (pink raw meat). Fries were super salty. My daughter's kids meal, the burger was a tad overcooked. Overall, don't waste your time here. There are better places to go for a burger.

Cool kids making life better
Veronica M.

Wow! Thank you for existing. I honestly think these burgers are delicious. If I can say that of a colder version of the burger, I know the fresh version would be even better. This place is located in a shopping center next to a sushi place and a subway. The atmosphere is super chill. They have everything in the kitchen on the open so you see them cook your meal. I had my order to go so I didn't experience the customer service but I know it was pretty funny and super welcoming when I came to pick up my food. Everything seem clean. I would definitely be back when I come to the area. They are also worth just coming to the area for a great burger. Come check them out!

Black N Blue Burger
Gabe P.

Honesty is the best policy right? Well I found this on Yelp and it was rated high so since my wife and kids were bugging me to pick a place for my birthday dinner I chose here as it was fairly close for everyone to meet at and my family is kind of picky - usually meat or pizza...I'm more of an ethic flavor but hey it's not about me on my birthday right. Ok enough digression: Ambiance: Strip mall location but they had some outdoor seating that was in a nice shady area right in front of the parking area. Standard indoor basic set up - nothing to rave about. Service: Counter order and pick up as well but the counter staff was super friendly. Food: Average at best - I will say they cooked it perfectly medium rare but the quality of the meat and the amount / quality of blue cheese was not good. I ordered bacon on it as well but got no bacon. Same story for the other burgers. Fries were visibly in large plastic bags behind the register on a metal rack so originally I thought they were frozen but after dialogue with the owner they are hand cut from a fry cutter and definitely not frozen so I stand corrected. Price: For the price it lost its last star...can't rave about a place when your paying $13 avg. for a burger that for me and my family was not quite what we've had from other places (like bad daddy burger bar for comparison) but that's our opinion. Overall: Can't muster more than 3 stars - guys were nice but for the price not quite what we were expecting based on our experience. Keepmunching!!!!

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Vee H.

While in Franklin Tennessee we were looking for a good down home burger place and we stumbled upon The Ground which is a staple in Franklin Tennessee. This location has been here for seven years with a sister location on West Main Street in Franklin. The locals love the Ground so much that they are opening up a third location in the very near future. I had the pleasure of meeting Wesson who does a little bit of everything at the Ground, he's been in the restaurant business for 16 years but loves the Ground, not only for their special seasoning blend that goes into thand handmade patties, but because they really care about the customers and the community. Ordering was simple, you can order from your phone with the QR code and you can specialize you order at the counter through touch screen computer. The burgers were juicy and tasty and the fries were great too.

Five Alarm Burger
Rachel L.

Just moved to a new place walking distance from here, and boy am I glad. Ground is wonderful! Local ingredients and fresh flavors. My go to is the five alarm burger, which has great spice, but I wouldn't say is spicy. But it is GOOD! That said, I love spicy so have a high threshold. Side Caesar is beautiful with a dressing that coats everything perfectly. Fried pickles to start I would highly recommend to anyone! Space is cozy, friendly. Good prices and better service. Good parking situation, but very walkable depending on your location. Looking forward to delving deeper into the menu.

Chili cheese spud
Linda L.

Grounds restaurant is bomb. I had the chili cheese baked spud and the apple walnut salad. Both were delicious! The staff were so welcoming, polite and friendly. I wish I had visited more during my short stay in Tennessee.

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Mark Z.

Pricing is good at $12 for burger and fries, but you get what you pay for. Average (old brown) ground meat, kinda dry burger and average fries, nothing special. Quantity of fries were good and burger toppings seemed fresh. Employees were friendly but I'll stick with 5 Guys or Shake Shack.

Chicken Tenders and Sweet Potato Fries

We stopped in while waiting for service at a nearby car dealership. We split the five-piece chicken tenders for lunch and a side of sweet potato fries. The chicken was fantastic! Some of the best tenders I've ever had. Everything was prepared fresh and in clear view, which was great to see, too. The fries were excellent as well. We will have to make a trip back down to Franklin to enjoy this again. Highly recommended!

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Great place to eat. Super friendly service. I highly recommend. My daughter LOVED her burger.

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Finishing up lunch at Ground! The food is delicious. Employees happy and overall vibe VERY good! Burgers cooked to perfection. Will be back.

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Salad was awesome the Mushroom Swiss was just that a burger with mushrooms and Swiss no mushroom gravy...sad

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Had a great burger here. Not to dry and not to moist. Service was quick and attentive

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Great food. Great service ! Sweet potato fries are hot and crispy Since the space has expanded, there is much more seating available

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Ask the Community - Ground Restaurant

Are you pet friendly outside eating?

Yes

Do you deliver? I called yesterday afternoon and the girl/woman that answered said you didn't deliver!

Yes we sure do. We use Door Dash and Uber Eats for delivery.

Are the fries cooked in peanut oil?

No they are not. We try very hard to accommodate all guests with allergies. For that reason we chose to use soybean oil.

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