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    Famous Fried Green Tomatoes*
    Angel W.

    Taste: 4/5 Value: 4/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Tupelo Honey has a really good selection of Southern-inspired dishes and generous portions. The food tasted pretty good across the board, nothing amazing but all good. What really stood out to me was how well the restaurant seems to cater to big groups, the space and service felt really accommodating, making it a great spot for a big family gathering or a work get-together. Definitely worth checking out if you're looking for a relaxed, group-friendly place with tasty food.

    Pan Seared Salmon
    Dwight O.

    My first experience at Tupelo was in Knoxville and I loved it. I took some out of town friends to the Franklin location and it didn't disappoint! Great service from Alex. Very friendly and attentive. One of my friends is Gluten Free and he was quite pleased with the options he had. I did the fried chicken with green beans and cheese grits. My wife did the salmon. Can't wait to return! Nice sized servings and prices as well.

    Taters so good
    Michael B.

    What a great visit in the fall to sit out side to enjoy some great food. Service was top notch. The fried chicken was so good with the fried taters.

    Bloody Mary...a meal in a glass. Robust, spicy but not too spicy, though you can get something spicier if you want.
    Rob P.

    There's brunch, and then there's *brunch*. It's one thing to have a lunch menu, and throw in eggs and mimosas. It's quite another thing to put a lot of creativity and effort into what you're serving. That's what Tupelo Honey gives you: *brunch*. I ordered an omelette with steak, cheddar, and mushroom. This was a thick, fold over kind of omelette, stuffed with the filling. You get to customize your own omelette here, with plenty of choices. The steak was good, but nothing compared to the steak in my wife's steak and eggs. Wow was that good. The crispy potatoes were absurdly good. Made with a touch of rosemary and Parmesan cheese, I found myself going "mmm, mmm" with each bite. Less great were the cheesy grits, which were merely OK. But, that was still better than the biscuits, which I ordered and never received. The Bloody Mary was terrific. Just enough spice, with olives and bacon to make it a meal in a glass. My wife's peach mimosa was also very good. If I come back for lunch or dinner, I see that they have a fully stocked bar with plenty of draft beer selections. The service wasn't great. I ordered a large Bloody Mary, and got a regular sized one. The kitchen messed up my friend's vegan sausage (twice) but he liked what they eventually brought out. At least the food came out fairly quickly. I like the care with which they assemble the meals, and I would definitely come back here for brunch. I would also be willing to try Tupelo Honey for any meal, for that matter. The mediocre service took away from things a bit, but not enough to keep me away.

    Definitely not work the money! Service was poor and the chicken was raw and the server acted like we were nothing him.

    Whiskey & Onion Smash Burger with Beer Battered Onion Rings*
    Arlynn A.

    Hmm... it was good enough to go back and try another item on the menu, but I was expecting more. Maybe had I went with no expectations, then I might have given 5 stars. The burger was just okay. Good burger, but nothing spectacular... worth $15? Not again... I will stick with the chicken and waffles. We had the dark meat with the sweet & spicy sauce in the side. Wish we got the half bird because it was fried perfectly. Enjoyed the light crispy crunch and juicy interior. Definitely will try it with the original next time. For a starter, we had the brussel sprouts. It was good with a little bit of the sauce, but I'm not a fan of blue cheese. That bit of crumble stayed on the plate drowning in the orange-colored gravy / sauce. Hubby enjoyed his free refills of Coca-Cola. lol That isn't as common nowadays. Our server was very attentive and friendly. Gracie isn't a name I've heard since 8th grade. She was fantastic and very likeable! We liked the updated interior and simple decor... felt comfortable like going to a friend's house. Simple menu. Their chicken and potatoes are the shining star!

    Ketsamone T.

    I really had high expectations for Tupelo after seeing the great reviews. My shrimp and grits looked really good but it didn't taste that great. Not sure if there was chorizo in it but it was saturated in oil. My husband's hot chicken and waffles made up for it. That was really spicy and good. Our waitress seemed really rushed though. We ordered banana pudding and that was really runny. Flavor was there but it definitely needed to set. I have to say Our drinks were great.

    Pat M.

    This was a new breakfast spot for us in Franklin. The location is super convenient since it's right across the street from the hotel we stay at many times. The restaurant is very large and for those not strolling in from the hotel, there's plenty of parking. The food was excellent! I really enjoyed the Farmhouse Breakfast Platter with grits. Like most places in the Nashville area, the biscuits were great. There were 9 of us at breakfast, including 2 kids, and we all thought the food and service was very good!

    Erika W.

    My dad and I recently visited Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar while on a Spring Break daddy-daughter trip. Orange Cinnamon Roll Old Fashioned: I love a good Old Fashioned, so I knew I wanted to try this. It was definitely sweeter than most Old Fashioneds, but the taste was very flavorful. The cinnamon syrup truly came through and the brown sugar rim (or maybe it was raw sugar) was a nice twist. Famous Fried Green Tomatoes: This appetizer order came with 3 fried green tomatoes atop a plate of heirloom grits, drizzled with roasted red pepper sauce. The grits were super creamy and flavorful, and paired well with the fried green tomatoes. The tomatoes added the perfect amount of crunch and "tang" along with the roasted red pepper sauce. Bourbon Peppercorn Glazed Meatloaf: I was very intrigued by this meatloaf because of the combination of beef and chorizo. Let me tell you, it was a very meaty meatloaf, but it was well-seasoned and cooked perfectly. The bourbon glaze gave a nice hint of sweetness. The meatloaf came with 2 sides, and I selected the Rosemary & Parmesan Crispy Potatoes and Salt & Pepper Crispy Brussels Sprouts. The potatoes were super crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, and were generously seasoned with rosemary. The brussels sprouts were awesome. This was a LARGE meal, so I had more than enough to take home for leftovers. My Dad tried the Comfort Duo: a classic grilled cheese and tomato soup. There was nothing left on his plate at the end of the meal, so I think it is safe to say he enjoyed it. The restaurant is HUGE, so they can accommodate larger-sized parties. The service was friendly and swift. Kudos to them for a wonderful experience! #ImNotAFoodie #ImJustAGirlWhoLovesFood #YelpEliteSquad

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    Ken B.

    First time dining for dinner and it was decent. Portion sizes were average for the price range. Onion ring appetizer was about ten bucks and was enough for two people to get a few. Smashburger was average, was a little dry and flavorless. My wife had the sweet and spicy chicken sandwich and she enjoyed it with a side of macaroni and cheese. Service was decent, but there was a large function so I wouldn't rate it given it was not the normal night. Glad we got a chance to try, not sure I'd return.

    Blackened Mahi
    Clorissa C.

    Tupelo Honey was the (almost) perfect birthday lunch spot. Although the menu is mostly giving brunch they do have a few good lunch/dinner options. They weren't too busy for a Friday lunch so my dad and I were seated quickly. They had open patio seating but we chose a booth inside. The service was great and offered good recommendations. We ordered the fried green tomatoes as a starter and they tasted sooo good! The standout was the red pepper coulis and the hot crispy tomatoes of course! My only complain about this dish was that the coulis and the grits were a lukewarm. For entrees I got the blackened Mahi with rosemary and Parmesan crispy potatoes and my dad got the Smokey mountain flat iron with Brussel sprouts. The Mahi was definitely a star! Juicy, flakey, and swimming in a lukewarm basil citrus butter sauce. Again I wish the sauce was hot it just brings the dish together. My dad's steak was ordered medium it came out extremely pink. My dad is not one to send food back but he had to this time. The staff was very kind about it and worked on bringing him a replacement steak. Sadly the new and cooked to perfection new steak took about 30 minutes to arrive and did not come out with the sauce that was supposed to go on it. Literally a lonely steak on the plate. Considering how the first steak was incorrect on their part I would've appreciated a bit more intent in getting the replacement served properly. All in all, it was a nice lunch. Would definitely recommend if you're in the Franklin area.

    Biscuits For A Cause
    Mari B.

    Went on a Friday early evening and it wasn't busy. Hostess was great! Our server Brody was great also and they both get 4 stars! Bummed to find out their Happy Hour is now Monday-Thursday only. I was there back in December and used to be Fridays. Pretty good HH menu. Cocktails were good and biscuits look dry but they aren't. Really good biscuits, however their jelly component was meh. Not great, very syrupy and won't stick to the biscuit. So had honey instead and butter was hard as a rock. Definitely get Fried Green Tomato's- delicious and fried well and comes with grits. Wish they added more of the sauce. Now the issue we had was that entrees didn't come out till 30-35 mins after the biscuits. That's a long time and honestly the place didn't crowd up till after our order was in for like 15 mins. They say said it was because Fried Chicken takes time however I have been to plenty of restaurants where it's their specialty and that's not the case. The chicken was great along with the fried okra and Rosemary potatoes. However we asked for dark chicken and got a leg, thigh and a chicken breast (white). At that pt we just wanted to have dinner and didn't want to bring it up. Kiddo liked his waffles and bacon. Bacon was good and so were waffles. Great portion for a kid. Overcharged $1 for the milk, but didn't bring it up. Good food, service but just issues with how long it took to get our meal. Despite that would be back but probably be back.

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    18 days ago

    Dined here recently. Food and service were fine. However, staff did not know how to access gift card purchased on their website,

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    22 days ago

    Had a great time service was amazing our servers were Cassidy and Val they were the best ever with it being 49 mins till closing

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    Delicious food and great service. We eat here every time we come to Franklin, Tennessee.

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    Food was great, service was friendly and establishment was clean. I would recommend for good Southern food!

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    They come up in an Internet search for "Restaurants with meeting/party rooms". Is it true that they have a separate meeting/party room?

    Their food quality when we visited was marginal. Consider other options unless you are dead set on using their venue.

    Do you need a reservation?

    You don't need a reservation, but setting one on Open Table will get you seated much faster on crowded nights.

    Do they have happy hour specials as of January 2023?

    From their website: Join us in the bar to enjoy specials like $5 cocktails and snacks, Monday - Friday from 3-6PM!*… Read more

    Do they have bottomless mimosas?

    No they dont

    Are brunch items available all day and evening on Sunday?

    All except the Benedict and omelet

    Is this restaurant Diabetic friendly?

    I think so. They have a wide variety to choose from. Our server mentioned that the Tupelo honey is fine for diabetics too. We are not diabetic though.

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    J. Alexander's

    4.0(485 reviews)
    0.9 mi
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    Great food, great ambiance and great service!! The special was filet medallions and it was…read moredelicious!

    This J. Alexander's is located on Galleria Boulevard across from the Costco and is your standard J…read more Alexander's location, which is nice as consistency is good with these chains! I recently gave my team the option of where they wanted to have lunch and J. Alexander's was the winning choice by far, so off we went on a Wednesday afternoon. This location is fairly large, well laid out, well kept and clean. The atmosphere, menu, vibes and service are elevated, but not pretentious. We had a reservation and were sat fairly quickly. From there, our server was quick to swing by and get us started with drinks and appetizers. We ordered a few appetizers including the Hong Kong Shrimp and a Spinach/Queso dip. Both were delightful and great starts to our meal. The pork chops were top priority for a few of my team, so a few went with the pork chops, another the burger and I went with the steak frites. None of us regretted our choices! Sadly between the appetizers and mains, we were a bit full to have dessert, but the menu sounded great. Service was friendly and helpful, but she was a bit tough to track down when we needed something. Did not detract from the meal, but was noticeable on at least two occasions. Overall, J. Alexander's is a good spot in a good location, and I will certainly be back at some point.

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    BrickTop's - Kids Burger and Fries

    BrickTop's

    4.1(429 reviews)
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    We took our granddaughters here for brunch and had a great experience! A little tip, it's best to…read moremake reservations a couple days in advance because this place gets busy. We started off with the Mini Donuts with dipping sauces, and they were a huge hit! Unfortunately, I was off my game and forgot to take pictures of some of the appetizers before they disappeared. We also ordered the Spinach Dip with chips, and a definite must have, the Deviled Eggs with Candy Bacon. Wow... those were sooo good! For the entrees, I went with the Eggs Benedict with home fries, and it was perfection. Others at the table ordered the Chicken Fingers and Fries, great comfort food with amazing flavor. The fries are the thin-cut style, which makes them extra good. The granddaughters split a hamburger and absolutely loved it. The service is always great here, but this visit had a special touch. The granddaughters wanted a carrot to feed to their stuffed bunny, and the waitress actually brought one out for them! Little things like that make a big impression. Overall, a great brunch, great service, and a great experience. We'll definitely be back!

    We must be late to the game, because BrickTop's was hopping early on a Thursday night…read more Plentiful parking around. Pleasant space, lots of booths with a few tables sprinkled around. Loud from the crowd, but still fine for conversation, and the tables/booths were spread enough to provide decent privacy. Made a note that the bar looked very attractive and appealing. Limited draft selection, though the by the glass wine was about the best list I've ever seen in a restaurant, and quite reasonable on pricing. Food comes out fast. Wait people are efficient and helpful. Started with a split salad. We ordered the Little Gem but actually received the Caesar. Not a big deal, though it was badly over dressed, so whatever salad we order (or whatever we're served) in the future, it'll be dressing on the side. After having a tough time deciding what to order on our first visit, I went with the tuna. The tuna slices were nicely rare though the dish was very bland. A pop of pickled ginger on the side, but some wasabi, or even a hit of salt, would have helped a lot, and the dipping sauce was off and bland, could have really used some more soy sauce. Wife got the crab cakes. The cakes were really nice jumbo lumps, very good quality, and the shoestring fries delightful (though I might order them well done next time for a bit of extra crunch). We'll be back and will enjoy exploring the menu further. There's clearly 5 star potential here, we just need to learn the best dishes to order.

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    Karrington Rowe - Calamari

    Karrington Rowe

    4.2(50 reviews)
    5.3 mi

    I had a wonderful lunch experience at KR. The staff greeted us warmly, seated us promptly and…read moreattended to or every need. I enjoyed the KR burger immensely. It is absolutely delicious. Top 5 in Nashville easily. The sort of burger that dreams are made of. The bacon jam is balanced by the arugula. The bun is light and nicely toasted. I subbed Brussels sprouts for the fries that normally accompany the burger and they were excellent. I will be back!

    We started with the Shakshuka dish, which contained two eggs baked in a flavorful, robust…read moreIndian-inspired tomato sauce. The sauce had a warm, spiced depth without overpowering the dish. The addition of spinach and goat cheese crumble added a tangy note to each bite. The slice of sourdough bread was delicious, but I wish it had been a little more toasted so that it could withstand the heavier Shakshuka. For my entree, I ordered the Crème Brûlé(e) French Toast. It was delicious and very indulgent. The brioche was soft and custardy, soaked in crème anglaise and elevated by a torched sugar top that gave it a slight crunch. Fresh strawberries cut through the sweetness nicely. I swapped the side of bacon or sausage for scrambled eggs. They were a little dry but still tasty. The atmosphere was refined but laid back, and the service was overall great. I would definitely come back to explore more of the menu.

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