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    RFD Franklin

    3.9 (83 reviews)
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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Pork Chop... so good!
    Marc H.

    Had a wonderful dinner at the RFD in Franklin. Cool place, former post office, they kept a lot of the decor. It was Christmas time, so it was nice seeing their decorations. I ordered the pork chop, it was amazing! My wife ordered the chicken parm tortellini, it was good too. I also had the soup of the day, crab and tomato... yummy!! We even splurged for a carrot cake for dessert. My wife said that was the best! Overall had a lovely evening meal, sure it's expensive, just be prepared for it. We will be back!

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    Patti S.

    Recommended by Kim from the Ashley-Drake Inn. Beautiful building! We got to eat in the vault which was very quaint and private. Enjoyed our calamari appetizer and split a delicious wedge salad. For our main course, we split the pork chop with apple chutney and horseradish mashed potatoes. The pork chop was perfectly done and the horseradish mashed potatoes divine! Excellent and attentive service. We'll be back.

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    Todd B.

    My wife learned of this through a friend's social media post. Weekday lunch, so wasn't busy at all. Very nice restoration of the old post office, PO Boxes, vault, post master's vault, and Big Band music playing. We had a nice Spanish moscato, shrimp cocktail (my wife did feel the shrimp were a little raw---I like it). She had a wonderful chicken parmesan and I had the seafood pasta. Finished with a very nice creme brûlée. Will be back!

    Robert O.

    This place sucked. Sorry. 35 min wait for a hamburger. When it arrived it was so crispy I wouldn't give to my dog. No manager on site. The poor waitress comp the bill 50% First of all this is not a troll. I have my copy of our receipt. Second you did not have a manager on duty. We were informed by two different waitresses that there was no manager and that they couldn't do much to help as they had no clearance. I find it insulting and unpthat instead of a simple apology you accuse me trolling.

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    Elaine G.

    I was really excited to try this place. My boyfriend had picked it out and since we only see each other once a week i was looking forward to trying somewhere new. I drove down from Westfield and made my way to Franklin. Walked in and were told there was no outdoor seating even though i saw plenty of open tables outside. We were sat inside and noticed the menu had changed quite a bit from the one posted online. Understandable since it's a new place even though the prices went up on almost every item. The place was very loud, distracting even. Perhaps it's the high ceilings or the table of 10 men we were sat next to even when there were other open more private tables available. We waiting for someone, anyone to greet us, offer us water. We decided on what drinks, starters, and entrees we wanted. Then kept waiting, and waiting while other tables were offered water and food orders were taken. 4 other tables had given there order and had drinks and we had not yet been greeted. We waited 15+ minutes and due to a movie we were seeing in an hour we decided to leave without anyone ever speaking to us. I have never left a one start review or felt the need to leave and establishment due to service, but i feel this is deserved. Hope this was the first and only terrible experience you have. We had a wonderful time at The Mint down the street. We got our delicious drinks and food quickly. Highly recommend!!

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    Ken N.

    Having dined at over 1000 food and beverage places in Central Indiana, I was thrilled to finally get a chance to participate in a "soft opening" of RFD Franklin the week prior to their official opening. As a bit of a history buff, I've been following the transformation of this historic building (built 1936) that has had several functions in the past. Glad to see how much love and attention went into preserving what they could and adding complementary touches to bring modern convenience to the place. Because it was a soft opening, I'll share with you what I caught them doing right. There are quite a few of those. I shared with the owners my honest opinions of what I would like to see changed or improved. Hopefully, my feedback will help them dial in their dining experience presentation as they go live. Although the restaurant only has a small private parking area, there is a city lot with many spaces that aren't reserved (though I wonder if the reserved ones are available after business hours. That would be helpful!) There is also free street parking in the area too. Though the building faces north, I chose to enter from the east side where a nice sized patio sits. At the time of my visit, there wasn't any outdoor seating, but it does have potential for that. I also noticed a ramp to assist physically challenged people make it from the parking lot up to the east side entrance. At first, you will enter a beautiful lobby filled with tile that comes up from the floor onto the walls like a wainscoting. The interior is a buttery yellow and there is rich dark wood trim along with a freestanding booth near the hostess counter. Once checked in, the staff will escort you into the spacious dining room with 14' ceilings and more dark wood at the bar and the wall of postal boxes that has the kitchen behind it. The walls are a mint green above the wood and the ceiling has two open areas that rise up to windows that can be opened for additional ventilation. The flooring is hardwood and the chairs are aluminum with coasters that make it easy to scoot forward and back. There are a variety of tables, some small and square, others larger and round. There is also a vault room that can be reserved for a small dining party and another room for a somewhat larger group. Throughout the evening, my service was excellent! Everyone was upbeat and if I had a question, they found answers. Although a water container was available on my table, I didn't even have to fill my glass. The cocktail I tried was tasty and when I had a question, the bartender came over and answered my questions. The owners stopped by and we discussed the history of the building and the extra details they've added. I can't say enough about how well everyone listened and was upbeat about the place. They are still tweaking their menu, so let me tell you what I was impressed with so far. The Pan Seared Blue Crab Cakes were excellent! Large chunks of crab meat with just enough sear to bring out more flavor, topped with shaved celery and a wedge of lemon. The sauce they had on the side was creamy and rich and paired extremely well. May be my favorite thing I had all night. For my entree, I got 6 oz filet WITH a baked potato for only $19! Wow! A Steak house would charge double for that. They have some toppings for those interested in them, but I went with the standard dark sear with a medium rare interior. The baked potato had a salted (large sea salt crystals) skin which is great for those of us who eat the whole potato. A flavored butter and sour cream were available. The potato was normal person size, not one of those monsters that only the most hearty eaters can manage. Good choices. I would like to see them tinker with the seasoning of the steak just a bit more. It wasn't my absolute favorite, but it was still quite good. I finished off with a Vanilla Creme Brulee that had berries on the side. The brulee had a crisp crackling top that makes the dessert special (otherwise it's just pudding!) There was a slight hint of char to the top, but that should get better with experience and the berries blended with the char taste so that it was minimal. Great experience for me in general and I will definitely be bringing my wife and friends with me once they open. I would call it upscale dining with a moderate price (actually it was a bargain compared to downtown Indy pricing) dependent upon how much you order. Check it out! Review #2607

    Lyn M.

    We heard about RFD Franklin from a friend and decided to head in at 4 p.m. for an early dinner. Took a moment to take the place in, which I must say, is very neat. Love that they left the old mailboxes and the safe and we thought the rolling desk/dining chairs were very cool (at least until you've had a few drinks)! For our appetizer, we ordered the Pan Seared Blue Crab Cakes ($13), they were very good, loved the Caper Remoulade. For the main course I ordered the Pan Seared Scallops ($22), the better half and DD1 had the Classico Marinara ($13). The scallops were served over roasted potatoes, a bit like home fries if you will. Personally I would have liked to have seen some more green on the plate, perhaps a small spring mix, cucumber or seaweed salad to round it out but the scallops were cooked to perfection, tender and very tasty. The Classico Marinara on the otherhand, at $13, just didn't do it for me. It certainly did not have enough personality to make it stand out as a menu staple, nor do I think it garnered the $13 price tag, but the better half and DD1 seemed to enjoy it. My only real complaint (and the reason for only 4 stars) was with our server. She made our dinner feel hurried. She made little eye contact, limited conversation and she dashed to and from our table as if she were extremely busy. There were a total of three couples by the time we left and there was another server, so we know she wasn't busy serving customers. I believe in the restaurant industry, service is a large part of the dining experience, in a more upscale dining establishment with such a refined menu with premium prices, the service should reflect the same. I believe RFD will do very well with a few adjustments and once they become a bit more established. I hope they can last long enough to develop a foothold. We will be back!

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    Great food. Great service. The Brussel sprout appetizer was delicious. We will definitely be back!

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    Cold food with poor service. Really one of the worst places I've been to for the past 10 years. I recommend that they just close the place.

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    Absolutely delicious! Everything done with special care and well seasoned. Beautiful historic building and attentive staff.

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    Never disappointed with the special! The halibut was my favorite dish yet! Try the crab cakes, they are delicious!!

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    Yes! We are open for dinner from Tuesdays through Saturdays

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    The Willard is the 'go to' place around Franklin. We like to visit on the weekends when it's busy…read morewith excitement. Tonight, we started our adventure with a couple of drinks - Rum & Coke, and a Leinenkugles draft. For an appetizer, we selected the jalapeño pepper cheese cubes. The drinks were cold and refreshing, while the cheese cubes spiced up our taste buds. Our main course was the house specialty - Pizza! Thin and crispy crust with deluxe toppings, add pepper rings and black olives, and cooked to perfection. Overall we had a visit and meal, complimented with the best server Whitney. She was so attentive and pleasant, making our adventure the best! I highly recommend The Willard if you're in town - and ask for Whitney

    Ate at The Willard on Sunday (late lunch). Perfect day to sit on the covered patio! A small…read moreproblem: a bird nest (by a light box?) almost over our table had a noisy upset bird, so we kept a close watch for a "bird accident" but it didn't happen (luckily!) Service was a little slow, but it was crowded & they were short-staffed so we were patient & enjoyed visiting with our friends. The food was SUPER SLOW...not just ours, but most of the tables around us too. One table nearby left before their food came. After waiting about 35-40 minutes I asked the waitress if we were close to getting our food. She said she had ckd on it & it would be here soon. I asked if we could get some fries or something while waiting & she said ok- but she never brought them. It was prob 75-90 minutes that we waited on food. NOT great customer service! When it finally came out-our food was really good! Our group of 4 had a ribeye steak sandwich, an egg salad sandwich, a grilled chicken salad, & a grilled chicken pesto sandwich. Everything tasted great. I would probably go here again, just not at a busy time. The place is beautiful & we love the atmosphere. It just wasn't a good experience this time. If they would've given us a free appetizer or a discount on the bill, that would've been helpful.

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    4.5(129 reviews)
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    Small however it moves fast. We placed our names on the list and didn't want long, they seem to…read moreturn over tables rather quickly. Went on a Friday around 11 and it was packed, not much room to wait, and the hostess said most days the wait list is pages long so you know it's a popular establishment. Service was great, friendly, and attentive. Food was delicious and would definitely go back! Lots of parking options close by

    Ann's has been in my radar for years. The little cafe off the Square is always packed with locals…read more Ann's claims to be the oldest restaurant in Franklin, opening in 1952. The cafe is now owned by Diane, Ann's daughter. The tables are packed tightly together, but we were happy to get the last seats in the house. Nostalgic photos of Franklin cover the walls. The place is loud but with a great positive energy. People are small-town friendly and talk between tables as they enjoy their biscuits and gravy. We cajoled with two regulars who told funny stories. Our server, Gill, was quick to the table and friendly. He checked on us several times to see if we needed anything. The menu is a mix of traditional breakfast options, sandwiches, salads and wraps. Prices are reasonable. Food came out quickly. My husband ordered their hand breaded tenderloin with fries. The tenderloin was massive with a great browned breading, served on a Kaiser roll. The pork was tender and juicy. It was a perfect tenderloin, worthy of the Indiana Tenderloin Trail. The hand-cut fries are lightly breaded, crispy and hot. There was an up-charge for the fries, but they were so good and worth it. It was rainy outside, so I had a bowl of the daily soup - broccoli cheddar. The soup was hot, thick, creamy with lots of broccoli and cheese and stuck to my ribs. My soup was served with packs of saltines. Free street parking is available if you're lucky to grab a spot. Well worth the drive to Franklin. Ps. They are closed Saturday and Sunday!

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