This is an interesting little restaurant, created from an old gas station. The personal were friendly and informative about the wines that are produced at their own winery. We were not real hungry so ordered from the appetizer menu. Tomato bisque, smoked trout dip with crackers, Roasted beet salad and a glass of sangria. The tomato basil bisque was absolute "must try" good. The smoked trout was much to salty, maybe just my taste buds. The roasted beet salad was also good with fresh greens and an interesting assortment of almonds. But the beets were not roasted. Fresh beets are full of sugar and when halved or quartered then roasted, the sugar caramelizes and gives a unique flavor to the beets. These beets had no special flavor, they were from a can and quartered. Now the really bad, especially as they are a winery. I like sangria, it's a refreshing cool summer drink, composed of fresh fruit (apples, pears, plums, grapes and a healthy portion of citrus) and wine that is left to marinate. I watched the bartender add some 1/4inch pieces of green apples to a glass, fill with ice cubes and add wine. That is not sangria, that is watered down wine with an apple garnish. I will say that the food at other tables really looked good. read more

Our favorite place in Franklin! Great food and service with a fun, casual vibe. Perfect for a large group. read more

Slanted Window Tasting Station - Summer charcuterie board - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Franklin, North Carolina

Fabulous Peaches and Cream board. Perfection for these hot summer days. Great service from Rhea (sp). Excellent cocktails. Had a cosmo made with tequila. Love this place. read more

Slanted Window Tasting Station - Peaches and Cream board - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Franklin, North Carolina

Always a great meal, fun eclectic menu selection, excellent service, good wine choices from a local vineyard!!!

We had a lovely visit at Slanted Window tasting station over the summer. The owner and bartender were so friendly and helpful, shared the history of the winery, let us try several of the wines. We bought a couple bottles to take back home, love to visit the winery property next time! read more

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Great local bourbon and wine selection, tasty and reasonably priced menu options, and the atmosphere in both cold and hot weather are on point! Will definitely return multiple times throughout the year read more

I love coming here! It's off the beaten path so you don't have the downtown noise. It is a refurbished old gas station! No matter your preference on beer, wine or cocktails they have it. You have the choice of wine or bourbon flights so you try a variety! The wine is locally grown and made in NC. There is a delectable menu to choose from if you are hungry. The garage doors roll up for indoor/outdoor seating. read more

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Absolutely a must on your list. Not only is this establishment clean, attractive but great service & food is awesome. The owner Runzo is bartender & waiter and his wife is the chef. Don't miss out on the tomato soup, sooo good. My husband had a flight of wine, Rueben & tomato soup no complaints he ate it all. I indulged in the mozzarella & tomato sandwich with the watermelon salad with tomato soup. Perfect read more

Slanted Window Tasting Station - My mozzarella tomato sandwich & soup. - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Franklin, North Carolina

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Although we live in the area, this was our first visit to Slanted Window. Parking was easy and convenient. We entered on a Sunday afternoon, and quickly noticed that we could seat ourselves. The atmosphere was relaxed and comfortable. A mix of soft rock played in the background; it was at just the right volume. We ordered a flatbread and a salad, and shared both. We ate every single bite of both. We are already planning to return. read more

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We've been coming here since it opened--easily 10 times now-and we're consistently happy with our meals. We split our time between Franklin, NC and South Florida, and I have to say, this spot is one of our favorite "nicer" places to eat in town. The Cuban sandwich is always amazing, and coming from a Cuban family from South Florida, that really says something! The wine list features local North Carolina wines, and if you tell your server the kind of wine you usually enjoy, they're great at guiding you to the right choice. The restaurant itself is small (it used to be an old gas station), but the décor is wonderful. I love the roll-up doors--on spring, summer, and fall days, the fresh air makes the whole place feel so inviting. Just make sure you check their website for the hours before heading over, since they can vary day to day. 5 stars--soooo yummy! read more

If I could give them 10 stars I would! We have been here several times and not only is the service always amazing, but the food is delicious! We've had many different types of their flat bread, and every one is a 10/10. Even the vegan flatbread exceeded our expectations. The beet salad is one of the best I've ever had as well. They have live entertainment often as well. We love the esthetic too, with the garage doors that open, the picnic tables and the original looking bar. read more

Slanted Window Tasting Station - Bar area - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Franklin, North Carolina

Wanted to try someplace new in Franklin and landed on Slanted Window based upon their excellent reviews. Wow... We were really impressed. Old converted gas station with a small but lovely space indoors and an outdoor patio that accepts dogs. They even have a special menu item just for your dog! We were warmly greeted and able to sit wherever we wanted. Service was fast and charming, and everything was unbelievably delicious. We started with the smoked trout dip, which was fresh and perfectly flavored. My husband ordered the bourbon tasting flight and was very excited to try some local bourbons he wouldn't otherwise have had the opportunity to taste. He even wound up buying a new local bottle. We split the beet salad with added chicken and it was perfect. All the ingredients were super fresh, loads of beets and goat cheese, and these most delicious almonds. It was a large enough serving for us to share and we both really enjoyed it. My son ordered the pulled pork sandwich and it was also amazing. It was served with chips and it was a massive serving, he couldn't even finish it all. Prices were reasonable based upon the quality and quantity of food you received, and it was so clean and quaint. Highly recommend this spot! read more

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it was a wonderful experience, and the food and drinks were great, i met up with a former high school friend traveling through. she had her pup, o'malley, with her. the perfect pet and place for him. read more

For an actual Class Act venue look no further. Beautiful place luxury menu, professional staff! Only place for 50 mioes to get any classical bourbons read more

Very cool place!! Great bartender and lots of locally made wines and spirits. One of the best old fashioned I've had in a long time! It helps when the bartender makes tweaks to recipes because he things adding a hint of a mother flavor will help the overall taste!!! LOVE THIS PLACE!! Will be back from Spartanburg! Try the key lime pie! read more

Slanted Window Tasting Station - Key lime pie - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Franklin, North Carolina

I recently stopped by for lunch and was not disappointed. I ordered a wine flight, charcuterie board, and tomato soup. The patio is dog friendly and the staff is wonderful. They have a large menu with something for everyone. read more

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A most delightful outdoor experience. I started with a glass of Prosecco and a delicious beet salad. Followed by a shared flatbread of artichoke and goat cheese. The food was fresh and beautifully served. The waiter was fun and interesting ( thanks Frank). This could be one of my favorite spots in Franklin. There was live music ( not fantastic by any means) .....but it created a lovely ambience to enjoy the evening . We will most certainly be back. read more

This is the perfect stop for excellent wine and bourbon flights and cocktails. The food is amazing. We chose a board and then decided on a fresh beet salad and flat breads! The service was impeccable. Comfortable inside or out dining. It was one of the highlights of a girls weekend! read more

We had Easter lunch at the Slanted Window... It was a most unexpected delightful dining experience starting with our very personable waiter, Frank, telling us how the restaurant got it's name and the uniqueness of the drink menu being wines and bourbons, and spirits from North Carolina... He made us the best Old Fashioned I've ever tasted.. The beet salad was large enough for two and wonderful. My husband had a bbq brisket sandwich served on home made faccaccia bread.. I am not a meat eater so I ordered the vegan flat bread made with their special homemade hummus. I loved everything about this restaurant. It is off the main drag in Franklin but it is most definitely a special find and and I can't wait to come back for more... Highly recommend it... read more

Double charged my card and now it will take 6 days to put it back. Bad business, won't go back

Amazing food!! Great options. Hard to decide. Everything super fresh. Service was great and the restaurant is just plain cute!! read more

Slanted Window Tasting Station - Outdoor dining - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Franklin, North Carolina

This is the second time that I have eaten here. Both times I got the beet salad. It is perfection! And the chocolate torte for dessert The live music is a nice touch for eating alone. The staff is very friendly! read more

Found Slanted Window yesterday from an Instagram algorithm. We saw that for National Dog day they were hosting people and pets with an adoption event with Appalachian Animal Rescue. We loaded up our golden and went for a drink and a bite. A cute renovated service station. I love a sustainable moment of using the buildings and spaces provided. We got a beverage each, Rose for me and a Bourbon Southern Cross for him. Additionally we snacked on a charcuterie board and our golden had a pup ice cream. Also I totally forgot to flag our gluten allergy but they were happy to provide gluten free crackers that were actually tasty. A very lovely stop on our adventures today. We look forward to coming back when it isn't the 2 hottest weeks of the year. read more

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Wow! This is one of those rare finds that you will think about long after you have visited! Adorable place...unique, clean and well decorated. I love that you can bring your dog...they had water bowls ready. Food and drinks were outstanding! Service was on pointe! I had a wine flight and loved their white and rose, my picky whiskey-loving husband got a whiskey flight and liked one so much (Weldon Mills Rockfish) that we went to a local ABC to get some bottles. He is a Green Spot guy and the bar is set high. I got the Fig appetizer and the beet salad w/chicken/no goat cheese...so good! My husband had a delicious flatbread. Highly recommend! read more

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This place offers an unforgettable experience, thanks to its incredibly friendly and personable staff who make you feel right at home. The sea salt caramel gelato is hands down the best I've ever tasted, and paired with the soulful music, it's pure bliss. Slanted Window has a great selection of beverages and a cozy vibe, if I were a local, I'd be a regular without a doubt. read more

The kids and I stopped in for a snack, and we're so pleased! Try the Key Lime pie! Service was great, they even made us up a specialty drink, when my daughter wanted something not on the menu. Definitely coming back Music and fan made it a really nice relaxed vibe too, much needed relaxing and recharging stop! read more

Slanted Window Tasting Station - Lemonade yum - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Franklin, North Carolina

Frank took such good care of us. The food was delicious. My husband had the beet salad with chicken on the side and I had the chicken salad with honey balsamic. We were going to try their flatbread, but will have to on a return trip along with their wines read more

Slanted Window has different things on their menu that you don't see every else. Great food. Fun atmosphere.

The food and service were great! It is off the beaten path but well worth the detour.

Food and service were excellent! Each of our party of 8 had different meals. All had f the food was outstanding.

The service was excellent. The ambiance was so chill and relaxing. The food also was top notch. I loved that the space was open to outside. The garage doors were open, and it just enhanced the atmosphere. The chef it totally in their element. The flatbread was delicious, and the Caprese was truly fresh with a side of fresh greens for an explosion of flavor. We also had the peanut butter chocolate cake......and we will just leave as something your taste buds will not forget. We had the flight of wine and tasted all 6 of the wines offered for 23$, and it did not disappoint. Now, if you are not too much on wine, they also had flights of Mead and Bourbon and Whiskey!!!! read more

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Slanted Window gave Franklin, NC, exactly what they were missing and more! First off, 5 star customer service all around the board. The waiters are friendly, informative, and they take great care of you. The owner, sweet man who cares about his business and making you happy and feel welcome. Came here twice when we were in town. One for a wine tasting, we honestly loved every wine we tasted (but big big fans of the whites). Second time, a Sunday evening when there was live music, a fire, and to celebrate our recent engagement. The owner heard we were celebrating and made us feel so special! A complimentary desert and some tasting of his whiskey. Thank you staff and slanted window for a great time both visits! I will be sure to visit every time I come back to Franklin! read more

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Great place for food and drinks. love the music they play. could sit there all day. Make it a habit to go at least once every time I'm in town. Again, for not having a full kitchen, the food they serve is excellent. read more

This is a really cute and fun place! Factions from a 50s gas station, they have wine, whiskey, and small plates available. Live music and events are offered also. Great place to go for a chill night with friends and family! Service was very accommodating also. Our 1 year old had a blast banging on the garage door windows, which the manager encouraged and banged along side with him! Very nice folks! read more

Nice place. Good food and pleasant owner. Well done decor. Will happily come back when passing thru Franklin read more

Slanted Window Tasting Station - Custom furniture - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Franklin, North Carolina

Food was fresh . I had the Reuben , hubby had a Cuban . Tomatoes soup was homemade . Service was extremely nice. We felt so welcome . Highly recommend! read more

Service great! Food great! I had the muffuletta which was a special and hubby had the Reuben both with side salads. Such a cute place. We sat outside with our dogs. I had the winemakers flight and hubby had an old fashioned and a boulevardier with rye. read more

Perfect place to enjoy some good wine and food. Costomer service is top notch here, they make you feel welcome and treat you like family. To top it off the have live music! Which better way to enjoy your glass of wine! It's definitely the best place in town read more

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Wow!! What a place! It is SO rare to find an establishment that has the Perfect mix of: ambiance, food, service, music, vino/drinks and Owner engagement. This place hits it out of the park. The space is magnificent. The service is second to none. They make their own wine. The entertainment was wonderful (and not overwhelming). The food is spectacular and the hosts are warm and genuine. It's obvious this, is a labor of love. We drove in from Cashiers and will be back Very soon. Great job Dion, Cathy, Renzo and Brittany. Not to be missed!!!!! read more

Great wine and food Frank gives friendly and great service. Nights with music is nice