The Willard is the 'go to' place around Franklin. We like to visit on the weekends when it's busy with 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 read more

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Ate at The Willard on Sunday (late lunch). Perfect day to sit on the covered patio! A small problem: 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. read more

Stopped for dinner on Thursday night. Ordered pizza and wings. Growing up in Franklin, The Willard always had the best pizza and wings. As I waited on my food, found it difficult to carry on a conversation as there were 3 small children running around screaming and yelling. When the food arrived, it looked amazing. After tasting it, I quickly realized the food quality was not what it once was. The pizza was average at best. The mild wings I ordered were so spicy I couldn't eat them. Disappointed how much the quality of food deteriorated. I should have went with my instinct and got a tenderloin. I will say the service was top notch. read more

The place to go downtown Franklin. Amazing pizza! I'm a thin crust guy and this hits the spot every time! Steak sandwich is good and also a side of mushrooms. Love the atmosphere and service. Sit outside and enjoy the patio. read more

We arrived here on Saturday night about an hour before they were closing. I didn't realize they closed so early but they greeted us with smiles and got us taken care of with no issues. Overall the service very friendly and great. My wife ordered their Rueben sandwich and I ordered their Pork Tenderloin sandwich. It came with your traditional sliced corn beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and thousand island dressing all in between a grilled rye bread. The sandwich was really good. My wife thought it was delicious. My pork tenderloin sandwich was huge. It did lack seasoning but was cooked perfectly. It was very tender and of course filling. I ordered mine with mayo, tomato and lettuce. I don't go this far south in the Indy area often, but wouldn't mind returning if I'm ever in the area. read more

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Had lunch with some college friends at The Willard in Franklin, Indiana today. Whenever we play golf at the Legends in Whitestown, we swing by the Willard for lunch. Today I tried the breaded tenderloin. Omg I can't believe how big it is - a family of 4 could dine on that sandwich. It was huge, tender, juicy and flavorful. At first I thought they forgot the bun because I couldn't see it under the meat. I ended up taking over half home for tomorrow's lunch. Oh and our server was very good checking up on us and keeping our beverages full. If you're looking for a good Hoosier pork tenderloin, hit up The Willard. read more

The Willard - Breaded pork tenderloin - trust me there actually is a bun under the meat. - A white round plate contains several pieces of fried chicken with a crispy, golden-brown coating, accompanied by ridged potato chips. The plate is set on a black outdoor table, with a foam takeout container partially visible in the background. The setting appears to be outdoors, possibly at a casual dining or takeout location. - Chicken Wings Near Me - Franklin, Indiana

Service was extremely slow. Just when we thought our food was coming, the waiter informed us that they were out of one item we ordered. The Buffalo chicken was DRY, no sauce at all. We waited for refills and condiments almost to the point that they were no longer needed when delivered. The chef salad was fresh but waiter was told of onion allergy. No raw onions on salad (good) but croutons were heavy in onion flavor(very bad). I picked them off but still had reaction later. Chairs incredibly uncomfortable, hard to sit upright, kept sliding. read more

Had a good experience at the restaurant this evening. I had the 10 piece, bbq wings and my coworker had a burger with a basket of onion rings. The wings were pretty good, however, my coworkers burger was a bit on a dry side. The beer was cold and refreshing. Service was excellent and friendly. The restaurant had a really old School ambience. read more

The Willard - Menu - The menu features sections for chicken wings, starters, and sides, with items such as boneless and chicken wings, shrimp cocktail, fries, onion rings, nachos, and various dips. Prices range from $6.99 to $13.99. Descriptions include flavors like mild, hot, teriyaki, and sweet chili, with options for different sauces and accompaniments. The menu provides detailed descriptions of each item, including ingredients and serving styles. - Chicken Wings Near Me - Franklin, Indiana

Two days after the New Year we celebrated a birthday luncheon in Franklin. My sister, the birthday girl, had selected this bar and grill in downtown Franklin. I understand that the building had been an old hotel and is host to a certain "ghost". Our table of six were expertly served by a friendly and very efficient server. He was friendly and funny but serious when recommending menu items. First, I can not believe that the quality of food costs so little. They are known for their chicken wings and pizza. I selected the in bone wings with sweet chili sauce and wow were they amazing, I will go back for pizza because my mouth watered with the pie that was delivered to a table near us. Their wings are well above average in the size normally served. The burgers and taco salads ordered by members of our party were so large and enjoyed . read more

The Willard - Huge Taco Salad - Chicken Wings Near Me - Franklin, Indiana

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This is a neat spot to go and have a meal in Downtown Franklin. The service was good and service was good too. The food was served quickly and everything tasted good. We had sandwiches and sides. I'd come back possibly and try dinner some time in the near future. read more

The Willard - Burger with egg on top - Chicken Wings Near Me - Franklin, Indiana

We just left this establishment. We sat in the bar and ordered a bacon cheeseburger and fish dinner along with a soda and a beer. The waitress never smiled, said hello, or answered in any sort of way. She had a scowl on her face that never changed. We came into contact with other waitresses that appeared to have the same demeanor. The burger was dry and terrible, the chips were stale. I sat with an empty beer for a while. We entered at 4:00 and there was not that many people there. W should have sat anywhere. I had been to this place about 7-8 years ago and remembered it was an ok/good experience, so that is why we decided to try it again. I should mention that a man at a nice antique store warned us not to go there since their food had gone down hill. Remembering it fondly from years ago, we decided to go back. Quite a mistake. This place wouldn't last a week in a larger town with more choices. Clearly, Riding on nostalgia. read more

It was just ok. Food was nothing to brag about. Someone in our party had pizza and they really enjoyed it but the salad was bland and not worth the money. Chicken sandwich was dry. Building is great. Service was good. read more

My wife has attended a few faculty hang-outs at The Willard in the past couple weeks. On her recommendation, we got dinner here last week. The food was delicious and the service friendly. Both of us being historians by training, we also enjoyed the opportunity to learn more about the historic property. We'll definitely be going back to try more items on the menu. read more

I loved the atmosphere. It's casual and clean. There is TONS of seating indoor and outdoor. The staff was nice and food was quick. The prices were also so affordable. HALF of what it would cost elsewhere. read more

The Willard - A white round plate contains French fries topped with melted cheese and crispy bacon bits. The fries are thick-cut and golden brown. Two glasses of iced beverages are placed beside the plate, with condensation visible on the glasses. The setting appears to be a casual dining environment with a wooden table, napkins, and a small plate in the background. - Chicken Wings Near Me - Franklin, Indiana

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Great food at great price and great waitress! Free parking! Yummy place to fill your belly after going to Art Theatre, next door. read more

food, service & ambiance was all great. always enjoy going to the Willard when we can sit outside, even when fall gets a little chilly. I do wish they would offer soup year round, at least french onion!!!!!! read more

I like the Willard in Franklin and the food is decent and service is good. I dont know why its not a 5 star review but this is good food, served simple and fairly tasty. My pizza was warm and my wifes burger was not too bad.. I guess my feeling is that the restaurant is not appealing and that somehow dims my view. Its a theater night so expected busy and that did not help the situation. read more

Great service and amazing food, definitely recommend! Great outdoor seating and great location to go walking around afterwards! read more

The Willard - The menu features a variety of sandwiches and wraps, including options like Reuben, grilled chicken, pulled pork, and fish sandwiches, with prices ranging from $8.99 to $14.99. It also offers Mexican platters such as burrito and quesadilla, each priced at $11.99. The menu includes details about ingredients and bread choices, and mentions additional options like bread choices and extra cheese. The menu is printed on a textured background with a maroon border. - Chicken Wings Near Me - Franklin, Indiana

We went there on a very busy fest day. It took a while to get the attention of a server, but once that happened we were happy with the service and the food. We ordered tall beers and they came quickly. We shared loaded nachos and had their fish and fries. Everything was very good. We plan to go again and take more of the Willard family. The building itself is historic and beautiful. The food is pub food and delicious. I want to try the pizza or a burger next visit. read more

The Willard - A Willard in front of The Willard - Chicken Wings Near Me - Franklin, Indiana

Neat little spot in downtown Franklin. The building itself is really unique and interesting, and the food is good - maybe not the best in town, but just fine for dinner. Service was a little lacking on my last two visits - may be because there isn't a host/hostess and you seat yourself, so maybe they're just not sure who's taking what or when someone new shows up. Kind of an odd setup on that front. I really think the atmosphere here is the big sell, which I'm not sure is necessarily the best thing for a restaurant. read more

My family waa visiting from out of town for my granddaughter's 16th birthday. My family from Iowa went ahead of the rest of us to secure seating. They have 2 girls ages 6 and 3. We have been to the Willard many times in the past with kids. The server was rude to my daughter and SIL. They were shoved in a corner with not enough seating for all of us. The bar room across the hall opened up so my daughter and SIL moved to that room with girls. Thank goodness Aiden was working. Nice. Fun. Attentive. Maybe he could give customer service training to some of the staff. If it wasn't for Aiden we would definitely not o back and it would have been 0 stars! Thank you Aiden for making a poor first impression into an enjoyable afternoon! read more

The Willard was just the stop we needed on our road trip. We were able to meet friends who live nearby, sit outside and admire the beautiful neighborhood and find something each of us would like to eat. This spot has a lengthy pub food menu with pizzas, wings, sandwiches, burgers and two Mexican dishes. I got the Reuben sandwich, which definitely hit the spot. It was piled high with corned beef and sauerkraut, though I did wish it had more sauce on it. My husband got chicken wings, which seem to be The Willard's thing. He remarked that they were fried perfectly. The Willard seems to be a neighborhood staple complete with all the charm that comes with being in a building with history. read more

The Willard - Reuben - Chicken Wings Near Me - Franklin, Indiana

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Went to the Williard yesterday around 3:00 pm. Sign said seat yourself so we did! Took a few minutes to get asked about drinks which was fine then waited for waitress to return to place order, first we ask to nutritional information and the waitress look at is like we had 4 eyes ... we have a Diabetic 1 with us and need to know ... no response ... should have walked out right then but no we dealt with it as best we could! My son got the pulled pork sandwich which looked good however the bun was all soggy on the bottom, asked for a new bun, she brought one but it was like the bottom of the bag and would not stay together! I got the pork tenderloin which was good and our diabetic got a nacho pizza which she said was excellent! Service was crappy! Do better !!! Get nutritional information and until you do we wont return! read more

Stopped in at The Willard with my girlfriend this evening and we left rather unsatisfied. The service was fairly mediocre - but to cut them some slack it was fairly busy. One major bummer about this place is how packed in the tables are. Made for a very crowded feel and was very noisy. Felt like we were eating a meal with everyone in the restaurant. The food was also pretty middle of the line, mediocre. It wasn't bad but nothing really wowed us. Granted - we shared an appetizer, a 12 inch specialty pizza, and boneless wings and the total bill was $45. Relatively cheap pricing but the price definitely reflects the quality of the food. The boneless wings were the highlight of the meal because the hot barbecue sauce was pretty solid. I did want to note that the food did come out pretty quickly and we didn't have too long of a wait on our food. We were in the area and decided to give it a try, but personally would not come out of my way to try it again and would likely go with another option in the future. Good option if you're looking for a cheap bite to eat, if thinking about stopping in for date night or a special occasion I'd look at other options. read more

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**Beware: This Place Gave Me Food Poisoning!** I wish I could give this place ZERO stars. I ordered the wings here, and it was the worst decision I've ever made. A few hours after eating, I was throwing up every hour, like clockwork, all night long. It got so bad that I had to call an ambulance and go to the ER, where they confirmed I had *salmonella* from the wings! I can't believe a restaurant would be this careless about food safety. The experience was absolutely horrific. I had to endure hours of severe nausea, vomiting, and dehydration, not to mention the costly ER visit. It took days to recover from this nightmare. Please, if you value your health, avoid this place at all costs! read more

Was looking for a breaded tenderloin since we were in Indiana. I've learned over the years of traveling that the breaded tenderloin sandwich seems to be a staple of Indiana. So we had to have one. Glad we stopped, the service was spectacular and our server was on top of his game. Making sure we had what we needed. We started with the wings and they were perfect. The flavor was good and the blue cheese was amazing. The breaded tenderloin was amazing and huge!! I could not finish the sandwich. Will definitely will stop again next time in Franklin!! read more

The Willard - Breaded Tenderloin and Onions Rings - A plate features a fried chicken sandwich with crispy fried chicken, topped with several onion rings. Accompanying the sandwich are lettuce, pickles, and a small container of dipping sauce. In the background, there are condiments, salt and pepper shakers, and a tall glass of beer on a dark table, suggesting a casual dining setting. - Chicken Wings Near Me - Franklin, Indiana

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Walked in sit down at 6pm and it was blazing hot. We got up and walked out. How could anyone enjoy there meal here. read more

The Willard - 83 inside this place, we left. - Chicken Wings Near Me - Franklin, Indiana

If you like ole style pizza, then this is the best pizza anywhere in Indiana.. People are very friendly and polite. The Prices are amazing !! The Deluxe Xtra Large is my favorite !! The ambiance is amazing and takes you back in time. I would recommend The Willard as the very best pizza place and Bar..only &21 and some change read more

The Willard - Actual size of pizza and cost &21.25 !! - Chicken Wings Near Me - Franklin, Indiana

We went to the Willard to celebrate a family birthday last week. We've always heard good things about it but can't believe we've never eaten there. I'm so glad we did. The interior of the building reminds me of a bar of the past and the beautiful stairway at the entrance must be where the old hotel was. The room we were seated in had windows halfway around with a great view of downtown Franklin outside. Our server did a great job of recommending foods and what to expect. He was attentive and able to keep our 3 bills straight. They had a full bar and I had a tasty margarita. I had a special of the day which was turkey manhattan. It was yummy and so filling I had enough for lunch the next day. I've heard great stuff about their pizzas and was going to order a carryout to sample some but was so full of turkey that I'll have to come back for that. Two members of our party had a taco salad that looked amazing and I also sampled someone's onion rings-yum! You should check out the Willard. read more

The Willard - Turkey manhattan-special that day - Chicken Wings Near Me - Franklin, Indiana

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Interesting to check this place located downtown Franklin near the courthouse square. It was neat how original everything was and the history behind it being a hotel and passed down thru multiple generations. First impression wasn't the best, it's seat yourself so we got overlooked a couple times before someone realized we were there. So our order was taking after ppl who showed up after us. Once we were noticed though our server was pretty attentive and knew her stuff. She was very thorough about sides and options for our sandwiches. The portions here are giant too which was a huge plus! Nice to have some to munch on later. Great value. There menu was quite large too and they offer a wide array of appetizers. I got the fried pickles to start and a fish sandwich meal With chips. My friend got the giant tuna sandwich with chips and their pretzel stix with cheese! Overall the food was pretty good and plenty to get full off of haha. Neat experience, just wish it didn't start off rocky or might have given another star. Nice place to stop in for a quick lunch. read more

The Willard - Giant fish sandwich meal with chips and pickle. - Chicken Wings Near Me - Franklin, Indiana

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The food was just ok. We got a breaded tender loin sandwich and a patty melt. The patty melt wasn't prepared as it should have been. the bread was mediocre not really grilled and buttered , the hamburger was a regular round burger not seasoned well and the cheese wasn't melted well. it seemed to be throw a hamburger on some bread and there you go. They're very stingy with catsup. You get one small package and if you want more they give you one more. And we weren't waited on but every one else after we sat down was. I had had to flag someone down. The tables were full but nobody standing waiting for a table. Won't ever go back or refer it to anyone ! Disappointment! read more

We had dinner here two times within the last week. On both occasions, we sat in the outside dining area and it was great. The restaurant overall was very busy and service may not have been the fastest. However, everything else made dining here enjoyable. When our food arrived, it was hot and very tasty. We will return. read more

Got takeout from The Willard and the food was good. It was standard bar food. I would probably go here again. Unfortunately, I had a bad experience with the takeout process. I called the takeout line on the website and when someone answered and I requested to order takeout, they aggressively said that I had to call the carry out number (which I did) and wanted to give it to me. I was in no place to write a number down (I had no pen or paper and I was driving). I awkwardly was able to get the number down and call it... it was the same number I just called and it was the same number their website had for their takeout order. Luckily someone else answered when I called the takeout number again and took my order. Hopefully when I go back, I have a better experience. read more

There are many pros and cons to The Willard but I'm not sure the pros outweigh the cons. Pros: -easy to get to with plenty of parking nearby -near old building with a rich history -you can seat yourself with plenty of options, so there's no wait to get seated -there's a nice outdoor patio -food is cheap Cons: -the food is cheap for a reason. You get what you pay for so when entrees are at these prices, you know why -wait staff seems tired & overworked resulting in mistakes I'm glad that this old building is being utilized, I just wish it was living up to its full potential. read more

The Willard - a brick building with a green awning - Chicken Wings Near Me - Franklin, Indiana

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Just left this lame establishment which looked like a cool place to grab a drink and lunch. We quickly selected a table, as the outside patio was maybe half full. Our male server came our and took our drink order. 5 minutes later, they delivered our neighbor's food. Still waiting for our two beers, we greeted neighbors on the other side of us and even offered to move if they needed our table for more space. They thanked us, but were fine. The server came out and took their order for drinks and food. It had been 15 minutes now with still no beers so I decided I'd better order my food, which was a salad. Another seven minutes goes by and, lo and behold, our neighbors, a table of six, gets their drinks. I looked at our server and shrugged. He said they are changing a keg and he'll bring our drinks later. It has been 22 minutes and this is the first I've heard of this. I asked how much longer it will be and he smirked and said, "when it's done." I stood and said we were leaving. He said, "patience is a virtue. What about your food?" I said cancel it and he went crazy, screaming that I was childish and how dare I? Sorry. I was ignored for 22 minutes and I won't be talked down to by someone who obviously hates his job and is regretting his life choices and career. read more

Me and my mom was looking for a place to have "linner". We ended up here since we was in Franklin. This is a seat yourself which sometimes I feel like you get missed. Well we had more than one staff member walk bye our table. Know one saying anything. We had just decided we was going to leave and our waitress came up. We ordered a basket of onion rings since they looked so good at the table next to us. Even though they do not bread them there, they was amazing tasting. We both ordered the steak salads. WOW look at the picture it was a whole steak and a big salad. Best steak I have tasted in awhile. We both loved it. I also ended up drinking 2 Bloody Marys. Strong , spicy and delicious ! I will be back. read more

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I met Tony, the owner. Unfortunately, daily special of tortilla soup w/cheese quesadilla was gone in the evening. I decided to try the grilled chicken breast pesto sandwich. It came with mozzarella cheese, rippled chips, and a small spear pickle. It was fine. Pub food. The pesto had an aftertaste. The ribeye sandwich sounded good. Maybe I should have tried it. read more

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Been around a long my time. On our visit, no ice tea, some food items were't available My sandwich had no sides, very chaotic. I don't think I'll go back read more

Ordered a pizza and salad. Overall everything was good. The pizza had tons of cheese which isn't my preference and the Cesar salad was basically a take out salad from the store. Still yummy, just not what I expected from a local restaurant read more

First, its looks ALOT better on the outside than the inside. Tables are super old, worn out and small; layout is odd; ambiance was OK. When we arrived, there were probably only 2 other tables with customers. Took forever for someone to just come over and get our drink order. Then when the waitress returned with our drinks, she handled EACH ONE ON THE RIM OF THE CUP as she set them down on the table. I mentioned to her that RIMS should never be touched with your hands! She said....'there's a straw'. Well, not everyone wants to use a straw, right? Just really unhygienic of her! Took a long time for her to come back and get our order and even more time to get our food. French fries were dried out (maybe from the day before? as we got there 1/2 hour after opening)- definitely NOT fresh; They served their coleslaw in a to-go container with the lid on. I ordered Fish/chips and they did not have any bottled malt vinegar...only packets and I had to ask for those. Very strange!! Prices were reasonable. Not sure I would be going back. They need to update their dining area. It just felt like I was going back in the 1800's with their accommodations----and NOT in a cozy way. read more