Best Restaurants, Must Try Places in Franklin

We've collected top 10 mentioned must try restaurants in Franklin from other articles such as Belle Hearth | Exploring The Natural Side Of Cherokee, AFAR Media, urcomped.com, including seafood, with a view, and different cuisines.

Top Best Restaurants in Franklin

Granny's Kitchen
Granny's Kitchen
4.2 (2447 ratings)
Casual diner with a lunch & dinner buffet stocked with rotating selections of Southern classics.
1098 Paint Town Rd, Cherokee, NC 28719, USA
Down home cooking restaurantAmerican restaurantBox lunch supplierRestaurantSteak house
Wize Guyz Grille
Wize Guyz Grille
4.4 (1111 ratings)
Comfy, counter-serve, family-owned joint with New York-style pizza, burgers & other old-school eats.
68 Big Cove Rd #8, Cherokee, NC 28719, USA
Bar & grillHamburger restaurantPizza restaurantRestaurant
BJ's Diner
BJ's Diner
4.6 (404 ratings)
Low-key stop with outdoor picnic tables serving burgers, fries, onion rings & soft serve ice cream.
840 Tsali Blvd, Cherokee, NC 28719, USA
DinerRestaurant
Ruth's Chris Steak House
Ruth's Chris Steak House
4.3 (574 ratings)
Outpost of upmarket steakhouse chain known for sizzling, butter-topped beef in an elegant setting
777 Casino Dr, Cherokee, NC 28719, USA
Steak houseAmerican restaurantCatererFine dining restaurantRestaurantSeafood restaurant
The Chestnut Tree Restaurant
The Chestnut Tree Restaurant
3 (12 ratings)
Breakfast-only eatery at the Chestnut Tree Inn features a traditional buffet, also for non-guests.
37 Tsalagi Rd, Cherokee, NC 28719, USA
Restaurant
McDonald's
McDonald's
3.6 (1665 ratings)
Classic, long-running fast-food chain known for its burgers, fries & shakes.
748 Casino Trail, Whittier, NC 28789, USA
Fast food restaurantBreakfast restaurantCoffee shopHamburger restaurantRestaurantSandwich shop
Bourbon Barrel Beef & Ale
Bourbon Barrel Beef & Ale
4.5 (427 ratings)
Casual steakhouse offering American fare made with carefully sourced ingredients & local microbrews.
454 Hazelwood Ave, Waynesville, NC 28786, USA
American restaurantLunch restaurantRestaurantSandwich shopSteak house
Mentioned by Visit NC Smokies
6 Most Romantic Restaurants in the NC Smokies | Blog
"Sitting in the Hazelwood district of Waynesville is Bourbon Barrel Beef & Ale, where they’re serving up hand-cut steaks, perfectly cooked burgers and rich flavors stuffed into every plate of American comfort food. The secret to their success is definitely in their ingredients: everything here is locally sourced and sustainable. The friendly, casual atmosphere makes this the place to head if you’re looking for a relaxing date with hearty portions sizes bursting with flavor."
Clyde's Restaurant
Clyde's Restaurant
4.6 (2251 ratings)
Old-fashioned diner turning out Southern-inspired comfort food, including breakfast, burgers & pies.
2107 S Main St, Waynesville, NC 28786, USA
Southern restaurant (US)Restaurant
Mentioned by Visit NC Smokies
Best Breakfast Restaurants in Haywood County | Blog
"One of Waynesville’s most famous and long-standing restaurants, Clyde’s has been serving traditional Southern cooking for almost 80 years now. We recommend trying the grilled biscuit to go along with your breakfast order. Getting to Clyde’s is easy too—just follow Main Street south until you get to Walmart, then find them right across the street."
Newfound Lodge Restaurant
Newfound Lodge Restaurant
3.8 (536 ratings)
Simple, river-adjacent stop offering American breakfast, buffet options & salad bar.
1303 Tsali Boulevard Hwy 441 N, Cherokee, NC 28719, USA
RestaurantBuffet restaurant
Waffle House
Waffle House
4 (1384 ratings)
Simple chain spot offering American diner fare & all-day breakfast, including signature waffles.
112 Cherokee Crossing, Whittier, NC 28789, USA
Breakfast restaurantAmerican restaurantDinerFamily restaurantTakeout RestaurantRestaurant

Best Takeout Food Restaurants in Franklin

Dunkin'
Dunkin'
3.9 (154 ratings)
Long-running chain serving signature breakfast items & a variety of coffee drinks.
Harrah's Casino, 777 Casino Dr, Cherokee, NC 28719, USA
Coffee shopBagel shopBakeryBreakfast restaurantDonut shopFast food restaurantTakeout Restaurant
Pizza Hut
Pizza Hut
3.6 (382 ratings)
Family-friendly chain known for its made-to-order pizzas.
584 Casino Trail, Whittier, NC 28789, USA
Pizza deliveryChicken wings restaurantTakeout RestaurantPizza restaurant
Arby's
Arby's
4.1 (440 ratings)
Fast-food chain, known for its roast beef, serving up hot & cold sandwiches, fries & shakes.
17 Cherokee Crossing Rd, Whittier, NC 28789, USA
Fast food restaurantAmerican restaurantDeliTakeout RestaurantSandwich shop

Best Breakfast and Brunch Places in Franklin

Dunkin'
Dunkin'
3.9 (154 ratings)
Long-running chain serving signature breakfast items & a variety of coffee drinks.
Harrah's Casino, 777 Casino Dr, Cherokee, NC 28719, USA
Coffee shopBagel shopBakeryBreakfast restaurantDonut shopFast food restaurantTakeout Restaurant
Taco Bell
Taco Bell
3.6 (708 ratings)
Fast-food chain serving Mexican-inspired fare such as tacos, quesadillas & nachos.
622 Casino Trail, Whittier, NC 28789, USA
Fast food restaurantBreakfast restaurantBurrito restaurantLunch restaurantTakeout RestaurantMexican restaurantRestaurantTaco restaurantTex-Mex restaurantVegetarian restaurant
McDonald's
McDonald's
3.6 (1665 ratings)
Classic, long-running fast-food chain known for its burgers, fries & shakes.
748 Casino Trail, Whittier, NC 28789, USA
Fast food restaurantBreakfast restaurantCoffee shopHamburger restaurantRestaurantSandwich shop

Cheap Places to Eat in Franklin

Dairy Queen Brazier
Dairy Queen Brazier
3.5 (666 ratings)
Soft-serve ice cream & signature shakes top the menu at this classic burger & fries fast-food chain.
1137 Tsali Blvd, Cherokee, NC 28719, USA
Fast food restaurantIce cream shop
Pizza Inn Carryout
Pizza Inn Carryout
3.5 (700 ratings)
Pizzeria & buffet chain offering several crust options, plus pastas & more.
920 Tsalagi Rd, Cherokee, NC 28719, USA
Pizza restaurantAmerican restaurantChicken wings restaurantDessert shopFamily restaurantPasta shopPizza TakeoutSalad shop
Wize Guyz Grille
Wize Guyz Grille
4.4 (1111 ratings)
Comfy, counter-serve, family-owned joint with New York-style pizza, burgers & other old-school eats.
68 Big Cove Rd #8, Cherokee, NC 28719, USA
Bar & grillHamburger restaurantPizza restaurantRestaurant

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Franklin

Peaceful location, beautiful views, short distance to major WNC attractions
Peaceful location, beautiful views, short distance to major WNC attractions
Peaceful location, beautiful views, short distance to major WNC attractions
Peaceful location, beautiful views, short distance to major WNC attractions
Peaceful location, beautiful views, short distance to major WNC attractions
Peaceful location, beautiful views, short distance to major WNC attractions
Peaceful location, beautiful views, short distance to major WNC attractions
Peaceful location, beautiful views, short distance to major WNC attractions
Peaceful location, beautiful views, short distance to major WNC attractions
Peaceful location, beautiful views, short distance to major WNC attractions
Peaceful location, beautiful views, short distance to major WNC attractions
Peaceful location, beautiful views, short distance to major WNC attractions
Peaceful location, beautiful views, short distance to major WNC attractions
Peaceful location, beautiful views, short distance to major WNC attractions
5.0 (17 reviews)
Peaceful location, beautiful views, short distance to major WNC attractions
Guest Suite · 6 Guests · 2 Bedrooms
$112 /night*
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Serene, with a creek.
Serene, with a creek.
Serene, with a creek.
Serene, with a creek.
Serene, with a creek.
Serene, with a creek.
Serene, with a creek.
Serene, with a creek.
Serene, with a creek.
Serene, with a creek.
Serene, with a creek.
Serene, with a creek.
Serene, with a creek.
4.6 (19 reviews)
Serene, with a creek.
Guest Suite · 5 Guests · 1 Bedroom
$143 /night*
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4 Bedroom 2 Bath rustic cabin
4 Bedroom 2 Bath rustic cabin
4 Bedroom 2 Bath rustic cabin
4 Bedroom 2 Bath rustic cabin
4 Bedroom 2 Bath rustic cabin
4 Bedroom 2 Bath rustic cabin
4 Bedroom 2 Bath rustic cabin
4 Bedroom 2 Bath rustic cabin
4 Bedroom 2 Bath rustic cabin
4 Bedroom 2 Bath rustic cabin
4 Bedroom 2 Bath rustic cabin
4 Bedroom 2 Bath rustic cabin
4 Bedroom 2 Bath rustic cabin
4 Bedroom 2 Bath rustic cabin
4 Bedroom 2 Bath rustic cabin
4 Bedroom 2 Bath rustic cabin
4 Bedroom 2 Bath rustic cabin
4 Bedroom 2 Bath rustic cabin
4 Bedroom 2 Bath rustic cabin
4 Bedroom 2 Bath rustic cabin
4 Bedroom 2 Bath rustic cabin
4 Bedroom 2 Bath rustic cabin
4 Bedroom 2 Bath rustic cabin
4 Bedroom 2 Bath rustic cabin
4 Bedroom 2 Bath rustic cabin
4 Bedroom 2 Bath rustic cabin
4 Bedroom 2 Bath rustic cabin
4 Bedroom 2 Bath rustic cabin
4 Bedroom 2 Bath rustic cabin
4 Bedroom 2 Bath rustic cabin
4.9 (81 reviews)
4 Bedroom 2 Bath rustic cabin
Cabin · 6 Guests · 4 Bedrooms
$108 /night*
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