# -- True Hospitality Reveals Itself When Things Go Wrong…read more **Culinary Dropout** 4020 Aspen Grove Drive Franklin, TN 37067 A flawless dining experience is always a pleasure. But I have long believed that the true measure of a restaurant isn't how it performs when everything goes according to plan. It's how it responds when something doesn't. After a full day of traveling, our party of four arrived at Culinary Dropout, looking forward to our first proper meal of the day and an opportunity to relax and enjoy each other's company. It was my first visit, and I was immediately impressed by the restaurant's size, lively atmosphere, and inviting ambiance. We arrived just as the live music was coming to an end. Our evening began with a few minor hiccups. Our initial server, who candidly mentioned that it was her first day, managed to get virtually every drink order wrong. Shortly afterward, another server, Jayden, introduced herself and took over our table. And this is where the experience became particularly noteworthy. Rather than making excuses or minimizing the situation, the staff and management took ownership of the mistakes. There were sincere apologies, attentive service, and a remarkably generous gesture of goodwill. What could easily have become an irritating start to the evening instead turned into a memorable introduction to genuine Southern hospitality. As for the food, we ordered fish and chips, turkey pastrami sandwiches, and a burger. Everything arrived fresh, well-prepared, and flavorful. The kitchen delivered exactly what one hopes for from this style of casual American dining: satisfying, well-executed food without unnecessary pretension. All four of us have worked in the hospitality industry at one point or another, so we understand that mistakes are inevitable, particularly when new employees are finding their footing. **Our five-star rating is entirely intentional.** Not because the evening was flawless, but because Culinary Dropout demonstrated something arguably more valuable than perfection: accountability, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to hospitality. The food was certainly good, but it was the people who left the strongest impression. **A restaurant's character is rarely revealed when everything goes right. On this occasion, Culinary Dropout showed us its character when something went wrong.** And we liked what we saw.

A friend asked me to join her at Cullinary Dropout. From my experience, it is pretty clear to see…read morethe dropout part, as this is pretty run of the mill food. I think it likely gets "new kid on the block" bumps on ratings, as it should not have this high of ratings. Or did I just have a bad night to come there? First, this is a chain restaurant. I don't hold that against it, but I find chains tend to lack the attention a local restaurant, where the owners are in the place, tend to be better overall in quality, service, etc. Second, this place is WAY overhyped. The concept is very neat, so give kudos, but, in the end, it comes off like most chain restaurants and lacks the soul to make this a great experience. The atmosphere is cool. It is very open, so a bit noisy, but that is usual for restaurants these days. Arrived early, so got a seat at the large bar. Tried to convince her to just sit down and enjoy the bar, but she wanted a table. Service was average. Nothing to complain about, nothing to rave about. Kept on top of things, so can't complain. The ribs are fine, but way oversold. Fall off the bone, so not my favorite, as I like a little pull. I won't fault them for that, as some people like the meat uber soft. Not really fond of the sauce on it. Again, that is a preference thing. The menu makes them far more appealing sounding. THe star on the plate was the slaw. I am so-so on slaw, but this was my favorite part of the meal. The fist & chips were overbreaded. Fries were limp. Her fish & chips was definitely the low point. High point was on the Mississippi mud pie, which was a highlight. Not enough to kick it up a star, but definitely enough to keep it above dropping to a 2. I did like the drinks, so if she ever wants to venture for cocktails and appetizers, I will certainly give it some thought. OUtside of that, I would rather hit Drake's (another chain).

Had a chance to try this local favorite and was not disappointed. Our server was great! We asked…read morefor some entree suggestions and she gave several based off of her knowledge of the dishes. We started with the spinach and artichoke dip that is topped with Parmesan cheese. It was delicious. I had the ribeye and my wife had the lemon herb chicken. Both were cooked perfectly and the steak tasted like I grilled it myself! They offer complimentary rolls and the butter is out of this world. The menu is full of choices and they offer daily specials that are advertised on a large board. Overall, we had a wonderful dinner and experience and will be back. I recommend Franklin Chop House!

We've been driving by this place for years (at least 25 years) and finally decided to stop in last…read morenight, and I'm glad we did. We were greeted right away by the owner and seated in a comfortable booth in the back. The space offers a nice mix of tables, booths, and bar seating. Our waitress was friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome from the start. After we ordered, she brought out a basket of biscuits, three for the two of us, which was a bit curious, but no complaints here. The second basket came soon after the first. They were light, slightly sweet, and really good. For my entrée, I went with the Louisiana Bayou Shrimp with Crawfish with a side of corn. Wow, great flavor with just the right amount of kick, and they didn't skimp on the shrimp or crawfish. Portion size was spot on. My wife kept it a bit more traditional with the Southern Fried Chicken Salad, which was fresh and very well done. Safe to say, we won't wait another 30 years to come back. I've already got my eye on the blueberry cobbler next time. If you live in Franklin, don't make the same mistake we did, give this place a try sooner rather than later. Cheers!

My mom and I arrived shortly after 11 a.m. on a Sunday morning and were immediately greeted by a…read morelovely hostess who escorted us to a booth in the main dining area. The restaurant was already half full, creating an energetic buzz throughout the room. What struck me was how lively the atmosphere felt without being overly loud. While other restaurants might have felt noisy with that many diners, this one simply felt alive. They've clearly figured out how to create a vibrant atmosphere while keeping the noise level comfortable enough for conversation. Our server, Reagan, was friendly, courteous, and attentive. She took our drink order and promptly returned with two waters and two mimosas, made with freshly squeezed orange juice. What a delightful way to begin brunch! Mom ordered the steak and lobster Benedict and loved every bite. I opted for the classic eggs Benedict, and both dishes were served with roasted potatoes. Afterward, we treated ourselves to the donut rings, accompanied by three delicious dipping sauces: chocolate, raspberry, and vanilla. Yum! I'm a frequent diner here, and this restaurant never disappoints. The food and service are consistently top-notch, and that's something I truly appreciate. There's a certain comfort in knowing that every visit will be just as good as, if not better than, the last. Whether it's your first visit or your fiftieth, this is a restaurant you can count on for a wonderful dining experience. Highly recommend!

A few updates - always start dinner with bacon and eggs. Well, it's referred to as "deviled eggs &…read moresugar bacon" on the menu. Perfectly sharable. Comes with jalapeno hot sauce - don't be shy, it's more slightly tangy than spicy and it perfects the delicious deviled eggs. Appreciate that they're generous with the glazed bacon. Wife loves the little gem salad. It's a bit light for dinner; she cleans her plate. Special of fish and chips - sounded wonderful, but they were out of the fish shortly after 5:30pm - what? It must have been a carry over from the previous evening is all I can imagine. Anyway, if it's on the daily specials, order as soon as you see it! Loud, bustling, it's a popular place, be sure to reserve ahead (of sit at the beautiful bar, that works for a lot of folks as well).

Absolutely % recommend. We were a little concerned because my hubby wanted to to a place that had a…read moreStout beer. They brew their own beers and had a great beer that met his taste, The Benny. The food was top notch and plentiful. Our appetizer was the flash fried brussels sprouts, which were perfection and filled a large plate. Twice the amount we expected for the price. Definitely on our list to visit again.

Was excited about going to this location but was disappointed to find it closed for remodeling…read more Wished yelp had listed this. If the owners give any credit to these reviews then they should have listed this on the site when the work began.

So I went a bit on a fried chicken frying spree on my trip to Tennessee. This place was 10/10…read moreamazing!! Anything I had was so good and high quality. They make it fresh and if you want spicy they can toss in habanero oil. The rotisserie and fried chicken is so well seasoned and the ranch is amazing and made fresh. BEST PALMER IVE EVER HAD. The service was so kind and generous and the seating and overall location was amazing. The Mac and cheese is made with those twisty noodles and is so good. The beans were surprisingly so tasty too! And man that fried chicken sandwich the bread was toasted to perfection, the chicken perfectly seasoned and crispy. This place is a must try if you're in the area.

Haven't been in a while and it's really good! We stopped going awhile back because it tasted like…read morethe chicken was spicy. Recently did a to go order and it was delicious and seasoned well! Fried chicken was great. Crispy and juicy chicken and a good portion! Sides were amazing. Mac & Cheese, white beans and coleslaw were all good! Also had the 6 wings with Alabama sauce. Surprised it wasn't tossed in but still really good and good size. You can't go wrong with the Cheddar biscuits. They were well baked and delicious. All in all, good food and price!

We love Quinn's. The servers and bartender are great. The Reuben is the best Reuben I've had. The…read moresweet potato fries and regular fries are great. My husband typically orders the wings, which are great. You'll find lots of local people and on Wednesday night you can hear some pretty amazing Irish music!

Quinn's is the quintessential neighborhood pub. It checks all the boxes: everyone knows your name,…read moregreat Irish-themed pub food, friendly service, patio seating, a large selection of draft beers, a full-service bar, sports everywhere you turn, and plenty of parking. They even host live Celtic music nights along with a variety of creative weekly specials. There are many strong reviews here on Yelp, but one thing not highlighted is their outstanding gluten-free individual pizza. We order ours light on cheese, with black olives and fresh jalapeños. It has become a staple in our diet, especially paired with a cold beer.

When walking into Ground, I won't lie I was nervous. Long line of customers and only 3 people…read moreworking. But man were they working hard. The staff were so polite and the stress didn't show. Also the food here was DELICIOUS. I had the turkey burger and it was really really good. The party was nice and thick with a well toasted bun. Sweet potato fries were nice and crispy with a spectacular apple butter sauce to pair as well. Siblings had a Ground Melt and the Waygu burger and both were devoured in mere minutes. Will definitely be back for more!!

My vegetarian friend loves Ground for their Impossible Burgers and fries, so we recently ordered…read moretakeout from this location for our girls' night! Online ordering was super convenient as our food was ready right on time and still hot by the time we got home. When picking up, it did look like the space could use a bit of TLC in terms of cleanliness, though it was a busy Friday night, so that might have just been timing. I tried the Ground Melt and was impressed with the quality of the beef, fries, and toppings. My only complaint was the very minimal Thousand Island dressing - next time I'd definitely ask for extra on the side. The spicy ranch for the fries, however, was phenomenal!

National Cheeseburger Day?…read more I just found my spot. Relatively empty for lunch which helped ensure prompt service (which I might've gotten anyhow). Attentive, polite, and patient server, Sean. Absolutely delicious burger cooked to perfection. Simple, straightforward and loaded with flavor. Waffle, fries, while not a disappointment, were not what I expected. Yes, I did order them. But I expected hot fries, and these came more lukewarm. However, they were not greasy. They were still crispy, and in fact, they were nice change of pace. Topped it off with a cold draft brew. My kind of lunch, which means I will be back.

Another good addition to the franklin area! My boyfriend…read moregot the jam burger and he said "it was awesome!" I had the chicken tacos and they were also really good. Our service was good, nothing too crazy, but it wasn't bad by any means. Food wise everything was really good, however, we did not enjoy the honey mustard and we wished we got a couple more fries with our orders. Overall, we had a really great experience today!

Food: the Bolognese was very tasty! It wasn't a large plate so I ended up ordering a salad after…read more(Kale/Goat Cheese). Both were good! Service: I ate solo so chose a seat at the bar. The staff were attentive. My food came quickly as well. Ambiance: Nice for a date night but would be fine for a family meal as well. Parking was easy to come by. They have street spots and a free parking deck.

Located in a tidy urban neighborhood just south of Nashville; it's nice to be away from the hustle…read moreand bustle, and long wait-listing. Upscale, with a long and welcoming bar, the bartenders and wait staff are on it!! The appetizers are Yummy; my favorite is the artichokes. lots and lots of choices on salads, pastas and other mains, as well as hand-crafted drinks, wines and beers. My only complaint is that they list the calories along with every dish! Why??!! And, be sure to bring your license if someone else is paying, because by law they can't serve you without checking that you are legal!!

What a wonderful experience!!! Having alpha-gal makes…read moreeating out a very scary experience for me, especially when traveling. We are on our way to Florida and stopped at this Drake's. I explained my allergy to our waitress, and she was absolutely amazing! She immediately ran back to the kitchen to make sure everyone was aware of my allergy and came back to let me know they were preparing my food separately. She even told me she didn't want me to worry. It's so refreshing to have someone take your allergy seriously and go above and beyond to make you feel safe. A huge thank you to our waitress and the kitchen staff for making this such a wonderful experience!

3.5 Really good chain restaurant!…read more They have a little bit of everything on the menu, from smash burgers to chicken wings all the way to sushi. I didn't try the sushi this time, but the grilled and fried chicken were both really good. The fried pickles were a great way to kick off the meal, and the BLT salad was amazing too. Will definitely be back!