Chef & His Wife, The 15 Courthouse Plaza, Franklin, NC 28734, 828-369-0575, Enjoy savory American dishes at this unique American grill that is located behind the courthouse and is open daily for lunch and dinner. more...

City Restaurant 1251 East Main Street, Franklin, NC 28734, 828-524-4948, American and country dining at its best is available at this family friendly restaurant that serves a wide variety of traditional American favorites daily for lunch and dinner. 

BJ's Ribs & Bar-B-Que 549 Highlands Road, Franklin, NC 27834, 828-349-9784, This restaurant is known for their delicious, signature barbecue ribs, chicken, and beef, all complemented by an array of wonderful homemade side dishes and desserts. 

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 that offers a full menu of their famous ribs and barbecue, side orders, salads, stews, and appetizers. Catering services are available and they are open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner; closed on Sundays.

Lilli 351 Carolina Mountain Drive, Franklin, NC 28734, 828-369-9784, Lilli is a French bistro open dinner Friday and Saturday from 5:30 to 10:00 p.m. and Sunday 5 to 9 p.m. They are also open for brunch Saturday and Sunday from 12 to 5 p.m. more... 

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 in a relaxing, casual atmosphere. 

Fortune House Restaurant 305 Highlands Road, Franklin, NC 28734, 828-524-2804, Specializing in sumptuous Chinese cuisine, this restaurant offers a wide range of authentic Chinese dishes in a relaxing, casual atmosphere. 

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, this casual dining restaurant specializes in delicious Chinese cuisine. 

Whistle Stop Cafe 1281 Georgia Road, Franklin, NC 28734, Whistle Stop Mall, 828-349-0588, Open daily for lunch and early dinner, this unique cafe specializes in a wide range of delicious sandwiches plus features fresh soups and salads on their menu. 

Frog & Owl Mountain Bistro & Wine Bar 46 East Main Street, Franklin, NC 28734, 828-349-4112, A wonderful array of international cuisine is served at this unique restaurant that is open daily for lunch and dinner and features an extensive wine list to complement your meal. 

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 casual restaurant that offers some of the best wines in the area to complement your meal. 

Colima Mexican Restaurant 57 Highlands Road, Franklin, NC 28734, 828-524-9025, A casual, full service restaurant that offers an array of authentic Mexican cuisine, as well as a spectacular daily lunch buffet. They are open daily for lunch and dinner. 

Monte Alban 2648 Georgia Road, Franklin, NC 28734, 828-349-4484, Open daily for lunch and dinner, this restaurant offers most of your favorite Mexican dishes on their menu and served in a casual, festive atmosphere. 

Stillwater Fish Camp 579 Depot Street, Franklin, NC 28734, 828-369-5445, Stillwater Fish Camp is a seafood, steak, pasta, salad, sandwich and so-much-more restaurant. Owner, Jim Kinard, spent a goodly portion of his life managing country clubs rated in the top 10 in the Southeast. He now brings the knowledge he gained from these fine dining establishments at these clubs to his own restaurant, Stillwater Fish Camp. This family restaurant is blessed with the succulence of fine dining at fish camp prices.

Mama's 21 Heritage Hollow Drive, Franklin, NC 28734, 828-369-8185, Family dining restaurant that specializes in traditional Southern country fare such as fried chicken, hamburgers, sandwiches, and soups. Prime Rib is Friday night special and T-Bone Steak is Saturday night special. They are open Tuesday through Saturday for breakfast, lunch, and dinner; closed on Sundays and Mondays.