Absolutely love The Franklin in Secaucus! The crab cake sandwich is a MUST--packed with flavor, perfectly cooked, and definitely something I'd order again. Their happy hour is also such a great deal and makes it the perfect spot to stop in for drinks and a bite. And whatever you do, GET THE CHOCOLATE MARTINI! It is seriously to die for--rich, delicious, and basically dessert in a glass. Great food, great drinks, and such a fun local spot in Secaucus. Definitely worth checking out! Kelly is a delight and always makes the visit enjoyable. read more

I had some nice cosmos and they were delicious! As well as the soup dumplings Staff was super friendly. Good experience. Would deff come back during happy hours read more

The food is always solid but the service is hit or miss. I've had great servers and ones that literally forgot about us. Like they actually just never came back. But overall, good spot! read more

The Franklin Restaurant & Bar - Scallops - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Secaucus, New Jersey

Great experience! We sat outside in a quiet street corner and enjoyed the breeze while perusing the menu. Our server was super helpful - she was obviously a bit busy with tables but we had no problem getting her attention when needed. May I just tell you to get the chicken and waffles? I'm sure there are other good things on the menu, but why would you order them when you could get perfectly seasoned fried chicken on top of a delicious waffle? Just trust me on this. The latte wasn't thrilling, but the amaretto sour was pretty damn fantastic! I should have skipped the coffee and just had two of these. read more

The Franklin Restaurant & Bar - Chicken & Waffle - yum! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Secaucus, New Jersey

I really wanted to like this place, but unfortunately, the experience fell short. We started with an Arnold Palmer, and the lemonade was extremely sour--and not in a good way. My sister ordered the chicken sandwich, and the chicken did not taste fresh at all. Overall, the food was simply disappointing. The service also needs some attention. After we finished eating, our plates and food remained on the table and were never cleared. I don't necessarily want to blame the staff, because it appeared to be a very young team, and there's absolutely nothing wrong with that. However, I do think they may benefit from additional training on basic restaurant service and how to properly attend to guests throughout their meal. I genuinely wanted to have a positive experience here, which is what makes this review disappointing to write. There is potential, but both the food quality and the level of service need improvement. read more

Stopped in randomly for drinks and sat at the bar. The crowd was mixed and it seemed that the majority of people at the bar were regulars. Music is not too loud which allows for easy communication. Large TVs by the bar. The server was friendly and quick. Drinks were well made. This is a cute spot for drinks and to eat. read more

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What a cute restaurant! It Was empty on a very rainy day when we came in the afternoon but then later on filled up. Started with the espresso and arancini - espresso was very strong. The arancini was delicious crispy on the outside, perfectly creamy on the inside. I was underwhelmed with my short rib ravioli - it honestly was more like a soups than a pasta dish with the broth. It was just ok. The tiramisu was very creamy and I loved the crunchy milk chocolate pearls on top, it gave it great texture. Service was ok - lots of side conversions going on and we had to wave the server down a couple times but overall friendly. read more

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Service is great, friendly ambiance, and great food. A versatile, cozy family-own restaurant great for happy hour, celebration, after work meal or a family meal. read more

This evening we attended my company's holiday party. The venue was The Franklin in Secaucus. It was closed for this private event. The service was excellent. The 3 young women I saw most of the evening were professional and helpful. They checked our coats with a smile. The food and cocktails were delicious. The food was buffet style, presentation was good. It is a small restaurant but the decor and ambiance is fresh and tasteful. I would recommend this place for a private event like a shower or party of 60. I would also recommend it for dinner. read more

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I'd overall give this place a 3.5/5. My fiancé and I went for dinner on a Friday night. The restaurant is located in the middle of a neighborhood and it's all street parking. When you walk in there's a bar section but when you walk towards the back, there's more seating. Our waitress was great and friendly. We started off with cocktails and ordered the cacio e Pepe arancini as an app. The sauce was more on the heavier and creamy side but tasted good. My fiancé ordered the vodka pasta as his entree and I ordered the chicken francese special. The chicken was okay, more on the blander side and the pasta was just okay. The food was okay, I'd go back to try the brunch. read more

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I came here on a Sunday for a lunch date around 2:30 pm ish and I ordered a peach iced tea and I ordered a pasta dish as my main entree. I ordered the cacio e pepe pasta dish. I like the texture of the pasta and it tasted absolutely phenomenal! I would definitely want to come back here and try their cocktails and other food options from their menu. We also shared an appetizer an octopus appetizer and it was so flavorful with the garlic and lime juice. I cut up pieces of the octopus and dipped it into the remaining juice on the plate. The service was great. I saw two different girls helping us. I liked the ambience with nice music in the background it was mostly top 40 music. The bathroom was clean. This restaurant is situated in the middle of a suburban neighborhood with houses right next to it. 10/10 restaurant recommendation. read more

As a local, I've been coming to this restaurant since it opened and have recommended it to countless friends and family. It used to be one of my favorite spots. I've been here dozens of times, celebrated special occasions, and even encouraged my sister to host her daughter's graduation dinner here earlier this year. When they first opened, bread was brought to the table automatically. That later changed to bread only being served if you asked for it, which was fine. But during our most recent visit, a large group dinner with a bill over $900, we were surprised to see a $3 charge for each bread basket. It's not about the $3. It's about the principle. It felt petty, especially considering the size of our bill and the fact that bread was never charged in the past. What made things worse was when I asked our server how a certain drink tasted. She brought me a small sample in a shot glass, which I thought was just a courtesy, and I later saw I was charged $5 for it with no warning. Again, it's not the money, it's the lack of transparency that was disappointing. I suspect there has been a change in management. The food quality has slipped too. What once felt like a neighborhood gem now feels like a place cutting corners and chasing profits instead of taking care of its customers. You didn't just lose one customer over a $3 bread basket. You lost several. I won't be recommending this place anymore. They did refund the $5 for the drink sample but told me the bread has always been charged. That's just not true. But go ahead and keep the $6 for the bread. I'll keep the thousands I would have continued spending here. Really unfortunate to see how far this place has fallen. read more

Beautiful little place , I loves the decor , it makes you feel very welcomed , it's simple and yet classy . The bathroom is extremely clean and to me that is always a plus Service was great , we sat at the bar and our bartender Kaylee was very nice and attentive , always checking on us to make sure we were good . The food was nice and fresh , my risotto tasted amazing and the guava margarita was just a special touch . Great vibe in this place , we will definitely be back .. read more

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Scarlett and Kelly were both amazing!! Would return a million times Food and vibes were on point The neighborhood is definitely racist but yea I would return just for this and the staff read more

Mother's Day dinner was disappointing. There was a limited menu, portions were small, wait staff was young and inattentive. Service was slow. They don't put bread on the table, you have to ask for it and then they charge you for it. Some of our utensils were dirty as well as one of our water glasses. They had no decaf coffee made and the regular coffee was burnt and tasted like it was from the day before. The bill was expensive and not worth it. It was disappointing because we usually get a good meal here and overlook the silly bread thing but this meal wasn't the usual good meal we have come to expect. Disappointed! Won't go back again for a holiday. read more

The Franklin in Seacaucus is such a cute brunch spot! My cousin had made a reservation for large group of 16 and they were able to accommodate which was great. The restaurant is decorated for the holidays and they had a beautiful Christmas tree right in the dining room. Their brunch menu has a good variety of foods- the usual eggs platters, omelettes, salads, and sandwiches. And also a good menu of specialty drinks and wine. It was recommended to get the skirt steak and that is what I had ordered. Unfortunately it was a bit overcooked for my taste. But the other people in our group had enjoyed their food. I will definitely be back again and try the other brunch items. read more

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Disappointing dining experience marked by extremely poor service. On a Thursday evening, the bartender Cindy was completely disengaged, spending most of her time sitting in the back on her phone rather than attending to customers. The bistro has a potentially charming interior, but the lack of attentive staff completely undermined any positive ambiance. We shared the Octopus for appetizer, was pretty good. Too bad we didn't get any service after that to explore the menu further We ultimately left after our first round of drinks and appetizer due to the inattentive service. The complete lack of professionalism by the staff, particularly the bartender, made for an uncomfortable and frustrating dining experience. Not Recommended :( read more

Cute place! Went here with my friend who lives in Secaucus. They set up a table for us outside since it was so nice out. Wait service was very nice. Came here on a Saturday for lunch. Not that busy at all though I think there was a party in the back. Got the vodka chicken sandwich. Nice bread and melty cheese. Chicken was very thin and not that much. Flavor was good but wish there was more chicken. Got the salad which was good. My friend got the crab cake sandwich with potatoes and it looked really good. She loved it. 15 each, 20 total with tax and tip each. I would come back! read more

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I used to come here a lot for the good food & good vibes. Food is still delicious. However, the staff....not so much. The bartender had a horrible attitude & was entertaining men at the bar. I get it. You work for tips but there's other people at the bar. read more

Very good meal while we were staying in Secaucus every night to visit NYC each day. Good drinks, bar was loud but we asked to be seating in the back which was a little more comfortable. Kids each found something they liked and the fish special was delicious. read more

I gathered up my girls and headed to The Franklin for a Friday night dinner. Reservations were made online, quick and easy. I haven't visited their Jersey City location yet but was excited to visit their newer location in Secaucus. The Franklin is beautiful! I loved the ambiance. Perfect for a date night. My girls and I started with their margarita, a classic. It was SOOOO GOOD. I love margaritas that are made with fresh ingredients. For our app, we decided on the antipasto platter. It was a good variety of meats and cheeses my friends loved it. Now for the star, our entrees. I had to order the salmon which was cooked to perfection. My friends ordered the steak with mashed potatoes. Let's just say, we left with happy tummies haha! I have to come back for brunch. Apparently, they have the best pancakes! read more

The Franklin Restaurant & Bar - Salmon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Secaucus, New Jersey

A really cute neighborhood spot! The outside looks like a pub, upon walking in there is a bar with locals laughing and having fun. The casual dining area is beyond that with sparkling lights and mural paintings. Our server was friendly and attentive, he gave has several recommendations. Since we were from out of town, I didn't want any leftovers so ordered the split pea soup and cacio e pepe arancini. I loved the soup! The other person in my party got the crab cakes app and carbonara. Everything was very rich and decadent. read more

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Came here a while ago, right around their grand opening. Food: food was great and good for the price point. Aesthetic: the aesthetic was very clean and professional, but the walls were painted in a strange way. I don't know if it was the intention, but looked like there were a lot of roller marks. Service: the waitress we had was super nice, but was often taking her time and didn't really check up on us (we were only one of two tables at the time), but may have been rough opening. read more

The Franklin Restaurant & Bar - Back room. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Secaucus, New Jersey

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Came on a recommendation. Tried the Brunch. Slow service, both wine and cocktail we're not our cup of tea. crab cakes Benedict's very lack luster. Hollandaise was broken and was almost foamy not sure if they blended with emulsifier or something but not visually appealing. Ricotta pancakes were very average seemed more like regular pancakes than ricotta. French toast mushy. Mushroom omelette combo of flavors just didn't come together. Omelette was over cooked and mushroom tough like cardboard. Sausage had fennel seed? Which is weird to have in breakfast sausage. Bacon you can tell was just cooked in the morning and just on the side to plate. The same with the fries, which FYI don't bother flavored fries tried gorgonzola and truffle fries both flavorless. Biggest disappointment were the chilas quilles soggy tortillas chips read more

I enjoyed my meal! I added onion's mushrooms to my steak and eggs it was delicious!!

I love this place (the food, and service) but i can't give it 5 star because takeout is a bust. They use those boxes that make the food soggy. Today I ordered take out. I ordered the quacamole burger and my husband ordered the scallops with corn. My husbands order was in a plastic container and came intact and looked great. My burger buns had to be tossed because they were soggy. The quacamole was water by the time the soggy. Its an expensive meal to have to toss half of it. This is not the first time they used the boxes which they use as doggy bags. Eachtime depending on the food left over or order for take out the food is not the same. Just to be clear the on-site service is wonderful and this is a great place to eat in but until they get rid of those boxes i will not order take-out or bring home any doggy bags. read more

The Franklin Restaurant & Bar - Does anyone like burgers with soggy buns? - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Secaucus, New Jersey

Had an amazing first visit to The Franklin The burgers were absolutely delicious and juicy, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. The hospitality was top-notch, with friendly and attentive staff. Great drinks, will definitely visit again and recommend to people read more

One of my girlfriends and I got together for a drink and wanted to try this spot. When I arrived I parked on the street nearby. I walked in and the place just opened in March. It was super cute. I sat at the bar and Brittney was our bartender and she was nice. I caught the tail end of the happy hour and ordered the pinot nior and it was tasty. My friend arrived and got a red wine and the octopus. I am not big on octopus but it looked good and she enjoyed it. The bill was very affordable and we enjoyed our time. read more

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Great service and good food. We came into this place after work and being it is new I town. We wanted to give it a try. This place is fairly a descent size with a large bar. A great place for a date night or just to have a few glass of wine/beer with friends. The food is good. I ordered the medium prime rib, but it came out well done. Without any heistation the staff took my steak back and fired up anew one cooked to medium as I ordered. That is what I called service. My wife ordered the salmon with risotto. The salmone was cooked to perfection but the risotto was a bit on the salty side. So word of advice, if you ordered the risotto, ask for less salt. We got the mussels and crab cakes for appetizers. The creamy tomato sauce was great, but wish they gave a few more mussels and pieces of toasts. Since the shell typically take up most of the bowel, after removing the shell there really wasn't that much. And being the sauce was great I hope they had give a pieces or two more of the toast to really get that sauce into my stomach. The crab cake was great and do recommend getting it. The salad that came with the crab cake would do a bit better if it was dress some some light tangy vinegrett to accompany the richness of the crab cake. But all in all it was a great meal. The wife and I will definitely head back to try other items on the menu. The staff again was extremely friendly and attentive. We did get to speak to one of the owners and definitely would like to see this place succeed. read more

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Sorry to say but the food was really bad. I gave it another try and thought maybe the first time I came here was just an off day. How the can charge the prices they charge is beyond me for such poor quality and taste of the food. We were brought our dinner without utensils and had to ask the bartender for napkins to place under drinks. The whole place needs a lesson in every aspect of Food and Service. read more

This past weekend was the second time I was here for dinner and once again it was stellar. My friend and I enjoyed the burrata crostini appetizer which was delicious. I had the chipotle shrimp and pasta and it was also delicious - pasta and shrimp were cooked perfectly and it was very cheesy and loved the sauce which was not very spicy at all. My friend had the burger with burrata and avocado with sweet potato fries and she loved it. We each had a great cup of coffee and a nice big slice of yummy bread pudding with ice cream on top for dessert. If you haven't eaten at this local establishment which is literally in the center of town please do as you won't be disappointed. read more

Perfect weekend brunch spot and vibe in Secaucus. The drinks were my favorite part. We had a very nice waitress that let us sample the frozen drinks. In turn, we bought several. Her family even came by. The steak and eggs were also good. I ordered medium rare, and received medium well. Otherwise, I truly enjoyed my time here. read more

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Being very hungry, we took a chance going off the known path and 'yelped' our way to The Franklin. What a pleasant surprise on such an unassuming neighborhood corner! Upon walking in, we were hopeful that we'd made a good decision. I've never ordered octopus before, but wanted to be adventurous. Very nice char, and the brown butter made for a nice light sauce to dip in. I was immediately drawn to the hanger steak, but found myself torn between that and the lamb. My lunchmate got the steak, so I got the lamb, an easy split decision. While very happy with my choice, I am confident I'll be getting the steak next time! Brittney was definitely memorable, making recommendations and being both patient and attentive. One thing I enjoyed was the variety of the menu, many different flavors, different proteins, fresh produce prepared in a thoughtful way, and yet, in such an expeditious manner! I will be back soon, with friends and family in tow! read more

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Food is always so good I get the Franklin burger it's so good everytime I come.No other burger like it. The staff is also really nice. Overall a 10/10 read more

The Franklin Restaurant & Bar - The Franklin Burger - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Secaucus, New Jersey

Good food and service at reasonable prices. Big portions too! Definitely will be going back.

Nice ambiance, comfortable sitting area, clean. Great service. Caesar salad was delicious read more

The Franklin Restaurant & Bar - Back room - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Secaucus, New Jersey

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What a nice neighborhood locale. The service is friendly and welcoming. The drinks are creative and tasty! The food is fresh, well-curated, and delicious!!! If you find yourself in or near Secaucus, you should definitely stop in and grab a bite!!! Some extra perks are a solid happy hour, a nicely decorated interior, and hand cream in the Ladies' room. Go ahead and try it!!! read more

Food was better than expected and service was excellent. There is a beautiful stocked bar and a wide selection of drinks and wine. The vodka chicken was worth going back for again and again. I think I will go back at my earliest convenience, just for this treat. Prices are very reasonable for such a small out of the way dining experience. Highly recommended and if you've seen some of my reviews you can believe me it's good. The salmon actually had some bones in it but it only gave me the impression that it was fresh caught because the flavor was Alaska fresh and not worth complaining about. Believe me if it was bad I would have said something. The waiting staff was very nice, didn't rush you and brought everything to the table hot and ready even specially ordered changes to an existing item came exactly as ordered. Very nice place to take your girlfriend or wife but not both at the same time read more

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Had dinner at the Franklin on Sunday night. Ordered Roast Salmon with wilted greens and cauliflower purée. Delicious ! Attentive service and quiet casual atmosphere. A real neighborhood restaurant. read more

O! M! G! - this place was absolutely amazing! The food is incredibly delicious. I wanted to order the entire menu. I will definitely be going back when I'm in the area again. read more