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Top-Rated Restaurants in Franklin, TN
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As of July 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 20 restaurants in Franklin, TN by the RNM Score — a 0–100 rating built from Google ratings, review volume, sentiment, and profile completeness. The top-ranked is Red Pony with a 4.7-star rating from 948 Google reviews and an RNM Score of 83/100. Also in the top tier: Pelato - Franklin and Puckett's Restaurant. The average rating across all listed restaurants in Franklin is 4.6 stars from 1,164 reviews per business on average.
Restaurants in Franklin range from $ (budget, under $15/person) to $$$$ (fine dining, $60+/person).
Rankings updated July 4, 2026 · RNM Score = ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · Not paid placement.
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4.6★
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1,164
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Jul 4, 2026
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Top Rated Restaurants
Consistently rated 4.7 stars from nearly 1,000 Google reviews in Franklin.
408 Main St, Franklin, TN 37064, USARated 4.9 stars from nearly 700 reviews, this Franklin restaurant is locally beloved.
1914 Galleria Blvd, Franklin, TN 37067, USAA Franklin restaurant holds a 4.6-star rating from 4,894 Google reviews.
120 4th Ave S, Franklin, TN 37064, USARestaurants Rankings in Franklin, TN
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Red Pony408 Main St, Franklin, TN 37064, USA | 4.7★ | 948 |
| #2 | Pelato - Franklin1914 Galleria Blvd, Franklin, TN 37067, USA | 4.9★ | 679 |
| #3 | Puckett's Restaurant120 4th Ave S, Franklin, TN 37064, USA | 4.6★ | 4,894 |
| #4 | Two Hands230 Franklin Rd Suite 1302, Franklin, TN 37064, USA | 4.5★ | 280 |
| #5 | Cork & Cow403 Main St, Franklin, TN 37064, USA | 4.6★ | 633 |
| #6 | Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar2000 Meridian Blvd Ste 110, Franklin, TN 37067, USA | 4.3★ | 3,443 |
| #7 | J. Alexander's Restaurant1721 Galleria Blvd, Franklin, TN 37067, USA | 4.5★ | 2,394 |
| #8 | Culinary Dropout4020 Aspen Grove Dr Suite 101, Franklin, TN 37067, USA | 4.7★ | 576 |
| #9 | The White Alligator230 Franklin Rd, Franklin, TN 37064, USA | 4.5★ | 241 |
| #10 | BrickTop's - Franklin Cool Springs1576 W McEwen Dr, Franklin, TN 37067, USA | 4.5★ | 1,719 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated July 2026
All Restaurants in Franklin
Franklin diners rate this restaurant 4.5 stars from 280 Google reviews.
230 Franklin Rd Suite 1302, Franklin, TN 37064, USA
Boasting a 4.6-star rating from over 630 reviews, this Franklin restaurant is highly regarded.
403 Main St, Franklin, TN 37064, USA
A local restaurant in Franklin with 4.3 stars from over 3,400 Google reviews.
2000 Meridian Blvd Ste 110, Franklin, TN 37067, USA
Consistently rated 4.5 stars from over 2,300 Google reviews.
1721 Galleria Blvd, Franklin, TN 37067, USA
4.7 stars from 576 Google reviews, reflecting consistent customer satisfaction.
4020 Aspen Grove Dr Suite 101, Franklin, TN 37067, USA
Franklin's 4.5-star restaurant, praised in hundreds of reviews, offers consistent quality.
230 Franklin Rd, Franklin, TN 37064, USA
A Franklin favorite with 4.5 stars from over 1,700 glowing Google reviews.
1576 W McEwen Dr, Franklin, TN 37067, USA
Franklin diners give this spot a solid 4.4 stars from over 1,300 reviews.
105 International Dr, Franklin, TN 37067, USA
Franklin's top-rated restaurant, boasting 4.5 stars from over 1,300 reviews.
332 Main St, Franklin, TN 37064, USA
Earned a solid 4.4-star rating from over 850 customer reviews.
104 E Main St, Franklin, TN 37064, USA
4.7 stars from over 600 Google reviews; consistently rated a top dining choice in Franklin.
9040 Carothers Pkwy Suite A201, Franklin, TN 37067, USA
Hundreds of reviews give this Franklin restaurant an exceptional 4.8-star rating.
3046 Columbia Ave #102, Franklin, TN 37064, USA
A Franklin favorite with 4.8 stars from hundreds of glowing reviews.
600a Frazier Dr #135, Franklin, TN 37067, USA
Praised by hundreds of locals, this Franklin restaurant holds a solid 4.3-star rating.
99 E Main St ste 190, Franklin, TN 37064, USA
Franklin diners give this spot a 4.6-star rating from nearly 200 reviews.
158 Front St #100, Franklin, TN 37064, USA
Franklin diner with 4.4 stars from over 120 Google reviews.
230 Franklin Rd suite 1300, Franklin, TN 37064, USA
4.5 stars from nearly 1,800 reviews, reflecting consistent quality in Franklin.
403 Main St, Franklin, TN 37064, USA
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Restaurants in Franklin, TN — Compared
| # | Business | RNM Score | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Red Pony | 83/100 | 4.7 ★ | 948 |
| 2 | Pelato - Franklin | 87/100 | 4.9 ★ | 679 |
| 3 | Puckett's Restaurant | 82/100 | 4.6 ★ | 4,894 |
| 4 | Two Hands | 80/100 | 4.5 ★ | 280 |
| 5 | Cork & Cow | 82/100 | 4.6 ★ | 633 |
| 6 | Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar | 76/100 | 4.3 ★ | 3,443 |
| 7 | J. Alexander's Restaurant | 80/100 | 4.5 ★ | 2,394 |
| 8 | Culinary Dropout | 83/100 | 4.7 ★ | 576 |
| 9 | The White Alligator | 80/100 | 4.5 ★ | 241 |
| 10 | BrickTop's - Franklin Cool Springs | 80/100 | 4.5 ★ | 1,719 |
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