Restaurant
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These are a few restaurants that we have frequented in Franklin and surrounding areas.
Some restaurants accept cash only.
Get to know the restaurant list
Franklin “Keep in mind is that most restaurants are closed on Sundays.”
Breakfast/Lunch
- 828 Café- 828cafe.com is a must, you won’t be disappointed, Breakfast is served until 10:30 am
- Kountry Kitchen on 153- serves breakfast until 2pm.
- Stamey’s Café facebook.com/people/Stameys-Cafe/ serves breakfast until 2pm
- Sunset Grill facebook.com/SunsetRestaurantNC/ serves breakfast until 10:45 am (Cash only)
Dinner
- Fat Buddies- fatbuddiesribsandbbq.com known for their ribs and steak, personally, I enjoy the Judy steak.
- Café Rel – facebook.com/CaffeRel is awesome, the food is delicious, don’t let the location deter you from dining there. You will be pleasantly surprised. (Cash only)
- The Slanted Window Tasting Station- slantedwindow.com -wine/beer/bourbon tastings. Sandwiches and charcuterie boards.
Highlands
If you prefer Fine Dining head to Highlands, which is 12 miles away with many fine restaurants to choose from, be sure to make a reservation.
Wild Thyme Gourmet
The Crab cakes and Sword Fish were delicious..
www.wildthymegourmet.com
Madison’s Restaurant
Love the Bison Brisket and the Scallops.
www.oldedwardshospitality.com
On the Verandah
amazing food and great wine selections, perfect for a romantic dinner.
www.ontheverandah.com
Highlands Smokehouse
If you prefer BBQ, and casual dining it is very good, it dine in-doors, out-doors.
www.highlandssmokehouse.com
Cherokee
Paul’s Family Restaurant
the food is good, and their Carrot Cake is to die for...
www.facebook.com/paulsfamily
Brio’s Italian Grille
www.brioitalian.com is located inside Harrah’s Casino, if you are familiar with Brio’s, you know that they never disappoint. Make sure you have reservations.
www.brioitalian.com/
Waynesville
If you venture out to Waynesville there are plenty of restaurants to choose from, unfortunately the restaurants that we frequented downtown, closed their doors due to covid and did not reopen.
Bogarts Restaurant & Tavern
if you are in the area this is a must, we were thrilled to see they were still open for business. We love their Prolific Sweet Potato.
www.ribcountrybbq.com
Rib County Restaurant
if you are in the mood for baby back ribs and don’t mind the drive head out to Hayesville which is the closest, Rib Country place, the ribs are excellent, and their fried apple pie is to die for. (FYI- they are open on Sundays)
www.brioitalian.com
These are just a few, for a complete online listing of all restaurants in Franklin go to
For Highlands go to
www.ncliving/highlands-restaurant/
If you try any of these restaurants, please share your experiences on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/balooscabin and add any other places you would like to recommend to our future guests.
