Dining
Throughout Franklin, North Carolina there are an array of local establishments to grab a bite to eat from casual to fine dining that will savor those taste buds. Whatever the stomach is growling for, Franklin has a place to accommodate those hungry cravings. There are many types of cuisines to choose from such as: American, BBQ, Italian, Mexican, Chinese, Thai, country diners, steakhouses and fine dining as well.
Below, please find several selections to help you connect to the restaurant where you would like to, “get your eat and drink on.”
American/Country Diners
Fatz Cafe
107 Sawmill Village Lane • Franklin, NC 28734
828-524-5265
The menu at Fatz Cafe offers appetizers, soups & salads, chicken & pasta, sampler platters & more…
Ms. Lois’
145 Highlands Road • Franklin, NC 28734
828-369-8628
Great place to start your day with a breakfast with the locals…
The City Restaurant
1251 East Main Street • Franklin, NC 28734
828-524-4948
Great diner experience breakfast, lunch or dinner come and relax…
The Normandy
64 West Palmer Street • Franklin, NC 28734
828-524-3118
One of Franklin‘s oldest establishments, great food with the locals…
Hungry Bear Restaurant
33 Macon Center Drive • Franklin, NC 28734
Located in the Macon Center Shopping Plaza
828-369-2900
Their specialty is cheese steaks made with prime rib…
The Motor Company Grill
The Motor Company Grill
86 West Palmer Street • Franklin, NC 28734
828-524-0099
Great 50‘s Theme, pet friendly patio, come and enjoy an awesome burger…
Mulligans Bar & Grille
579 Depot Street • Franklin, NC 28734
Located on Historic Depot Street
828-349-3183
Mulligans Bar & Grille is a perfect place for an affordable meal and tasty drinks for both lunch and dinner…
Shoney's
1024 Georgia Road • Franklin, NC 28734
828-349-0290
Feeding America's families for more than 62-years, Shoney's is a family-friendly restaurant…
Sunset Restaurant
Sunset Restaurant
498 Harrison Avenue • Franklin, NC 28734
828-524-4842
A small venue serving dishes that are prepared in a home-style fashion…
Bar-B-Que/Steakhouses
Cash's Smokehouse BBQ
Cash's Smokehouse BBQ
1281 Georgia Road • Franklin, NC 28734
Located in the Whistle Stop Mall
828-524-8386 or 828-342-2290
Voted "Best BBQ" in the Macon County 2009 People's Choice Awards…
Fat Buddies Ribs & BBQ
Fat Buddies Ribs & BBQ
311 Westgate Plaza • Franklin, NC 28734
828-349-4743
Mouthwatering barbecue dishes served with the house wine are the specialties at this restaurant…
Blueridge Roadhouse
Blueridge Roadhouse
319 Carolina Mountain Drive • Franklin, NC 28734
828-369-8156
Steaks and More…
Willy’s BBQ & Ribs
240 Cunningham Road • Franklin, NC 28734
828-524-0414
For Ribs and BBQ…
The Boiler Room Steakhouse Restaurant
The Boiler Room Steakhouse Restaurant
1024 Georgia Highway • Franklin, NC 28734
828-349-5555
Home cooked, “Appalachain Cuisine,” in a fine dining setting…
Cafes
Gazebo Creekside Cafe
Gazebo Creekside Cafe
44 Heritage Hollow • Franklin, NC 28734
828-524-8783
This quaint cafe offers a full menu of great sandwiches, fresh salads, and homemade soups…
Life's Bounty
23 Iotla Street • Franklin, NC 28734
828-524-4800
Along with the gift shop, they offer bakery goods, soups, salads, sandwiches and ice cream…
Caffe' Rel
Caffe' Rel
457 East Main Street • Franklin, NC 28734
828-369-9446
Tuesday thru Saturday and 11 AM to 9 PM…
Stamey's Cafe
1111 East Main Street • Franklin, NC 28734
828-524-8198
Breakfast and lunch served from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on…
Chinese
Peking Gourmet Chinese Restaurant
Peking Gourmet
4527 Highway 441 • Franklin, NC 28734
828-524-8879
Featuring a lunch and dinner buffet, as well as a Friday and Saturday night seafood buffet…
Fortune House
305 Highlands Rd • Franklin, NC 28734
828-524-2804
Fine Chinese Cuisine…
Creole & Cajun
Cajun Connection Restaurant
549 Highlands Road • Franklin, NC 27834
828-369-6288
Features Gulf Coast and East Coast seafood specialties with a full bar, private meeting room…
International
Yatis International Bistro
2726 Georgia Road • Franklin, NC 28734
828-349-9284
Yatis International Bistro offers elegant international cuisine in Franklin, NC…
Italian
Lucio's Italian Restaurant
Lucio's Italian Restaurant
313 Highlands Road • Franklin, NC 28734
828-369-6670
Enjoy an array of traditional, authentic Italian dishes at this elegant, yet a casual restaurant…
Gondola’s
349 West Gate Plaza • Franklin, NC 28734
828-349-9801
Italian eatery with pasta, salad, pizza and more…
Rana Rinata
Rana Rinata
57 Highlands Rd • Franklin, NC 28734
828-524-3663
A wonderful array of international cuisine is served at this unique restaurant that is open daily…
Mexican & Southwestern
Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant
Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant
788 East Main Street • Franklin, NC 28734
828-369-1580
Mi Casa offers a variety of appetizers, salads, vegetarian dishes, combination platters…
La Poblana
237 Highlands Road • Franklin, NC 28734
828-524-0794
Great authentic Mexican Cuisine…
Monte Alban
2722 Georgia Road • Franklin, NC 28734
828-349-4484
Open daily for lunch and dinner, this restaurant offers most of your favorite Mexican dishes…
Pizza
Chris & Charlie's Pizza, Pasta & More
1505 Highlands Road • Franklin, NC 28734
828-349-0900
Chris & Charlie's offers a selection of pizzas and Italian favorites…
Main Street Pizzeria
509 Depot Street • Franklin, NC 28734
828-349-0979
Offers hand-tossed pizzas with a variety of ingredients…
Pizza Factory
1024 Georgia Highway • Franklin, NC 28734
828-349-8888
Come enjoy the fun with pizza at the fun factory with games…
Vito’s Pizza
607 Highlands Road • Franklin, NC 28734
828-369-9890
Come enjoy some pizza, beer and the game…
Pizza Hut
999 Georgia Rd • Franklin, NC 28734
828-524-8994
Great atmosphere for pizza, family and friends…
Seafood
Elmore's Fish Fry
Elmore's Fish Fry
351 Carolina Mountain Drive • Franklin, NC 28734
828-524-6700
Great atmosphere for traditional southern style fried fish & more…
Family Style Buffet 
The Dillard House
The Dillard House
768 Franklin Street • Dillard, GA 30537
800-541-0671
Come and enjoy our family style buffet menu…
Thai
Boone Thai Restaurant
Boone Thai
553 Highlands Road • Franklin, NC 28734
828-524-1111
Authentic Thai cuisine…
Thai Paradise
3078 Georgia Road • Franklin, NC 28734
828-349-0973
Here you will find authentic Thai and Asian specialties…
Sweets & Treats
Dairy Queen
963 Georgia Road • Franklin, NC 28734
828-369-8424
Down home place to get together after a ballgame…
Peppermint Patties
Peppermint Patties
712 Highlands Rd • Franklin, NC 28734
828-524-9966
Come and get your sweet on…
visitors since 12/7/2011