A Sushi Bar & Chinese Cuisine. Open for lunch buffet, dinner buffet and Sunday all day buffet.

Purveyors of delicious, European-influenced ales and lagers produced in Franklin. NC

Authentic Mexican Restaurant with something for everyone.  Adult beverages served: beer, wine and mixed drinks.  Indoor and outdoor seating available.

Haywood Smokehouse knows barbecue! We are proud to serve the best Texas-style barbecue outside of Texas. Not a boast, just the truth! Our premium specialty meats; fresh, house-made sausages, house-made sauces and fall-off-the-bone ribs and smoked brisket will have you coming back again and again.  Or enjoy our melt-in-your-mouth smoked pork or turkey breast. Our family-friendly place features daily lunch and dinner specials that will knock your socks off. Too busy? We have take-out and catering too.

Delicious Japanese restaurant featuring sushi and hibachi style dishes, including, chicken, steak, and seafood.

Slanted Window Wines are crafted from decades old cines at SenAmore Vineyards in Tellico Valley near Franklin.  Wanting to offer a taste to the community of Franklin, the Slanted Window Tasting Station was born.  We also offer local North Carolina beer and bourbon tastings and delicious food ranging from salads and sandwiches to charcuterie boards and flatbreads.

The Pizza Factory & Grill is a favorite for the entire family. Featuring traditional and specialty pizzas with all the trimmings, burgers, chicken tenders, twist fries, milkshakes, smoothies and more! The Pizza Factory & Grill is for the seriously hungry and true food fanatic.

Spring and Summer Hours 10:30 til 3:00 Fall and Winter Hours 10:30 til 2:30 Gift Certificates Available  

Lakes End Cafe and Grill proudly serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.  We are dedicated to providing an outstanding dining experience, using the best ingredients available with the freshest foods.  Enjoy beautiful lake front dining on beautiful Lake Nantahala.  The only area restaurant featuring a variety of fresh salads, sandwiches and burgers, pizza, seafood and dinner meals.  Join us for our Friday Night Fish Fry from 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm.  Open Tuesday - Sunday.      

We serve American food with a touch of Latin flavor.  Serving breakfast all day and lunch Monday to Friday 7 am - 2 pm.   Saturday 8 am - 2 pm.

Traditional and unusual burgers.  Cooked to order, hand pattied, busting with flavor.

Frida's & Diego's offers authentic homemade Mexican Cuisine seven days a week from 11 am until 10 pm. An immigrant dream come true!  Alex Hernandez has dreamt of opening his own restaurant his while life, and his dreams became a reality on Sunday, February 21, 2021.  Hernandez is a Mexican immigrant who has been in the United State for more than 15 years.  Frida's & Diego's Mexican Cuisine is a restaurant is unmistakably different, unique and aspires to become a classic.

A general store offering gifts, old fashion candy, J.R. Watkins, Burts Bees, local jams & jellies, Franklin logo gifts and a full coffee shop with Ice Cream & Sandwiches.

Soft-serve frozen custard with sprinkles, topping & sauces available at the drive-thru Franklin Food Truck Park.

A Classic French Neighborhood Cafe.  Caffe REL is named after Chef Richard E. Long.  Saute, Pasta & Sandwiches offerings are found on his extensive menu in a casual setting.  Our mission is "It's about the Food".  Due to the size, no reservations are accepted, so join us early especially in the summer and fall.  No Credit Cards are accepted as we use every dollar to support our team and produce excellent product at a reasonable price for all to be able to enjoy. 

Craft beer in Franklin didn’t just come to town – it moved into the former town hall and fire department!  Located at 188 W. Main St. in historic downtown Franklin, the municipal buildings have been transformed into a fully functioning production craft brewery, complete with taproom, an outdoor patio, and outdoor event space. Visit us at www.lazyhikerbrewing.com,

Non-fat, low-fat and NSA Frozen Yogurt with 24 toppings! Organic, fair trade, shade-grown coffee and tea. Delicious frozen fruit blasts, chai and frappes.

Jack the Dipper is a family favorite ice cream parlor featuring made to order warm waffle cones.

At Captain D's Seafood Restaurant, we're dedicated to serving freshly prepared seafood at reasonable prices, all while offering the best dining experience in the industry.  We've had over 40 years to perfect our recipes for success,, which combines great food and great value with even better service.

Opening 2022! We are looking forward to serving freshly prepared food crafted with quality ingredients every day of the week (except Sunday, of course). Our restaurant offers everything from Chick-fil-A menu classics, like the original Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich, Chicken Nuggets and Chick-fil-A Waffle Potato Fries®, to breakfast, salads, treats, Kid’s Meals and more. Feeding a group? Our Chick-fil-A location will also offers a variety of catering options, perfect for your next get-together. Watch for our operating hours, as well as, the dining options that are currently available at our restaurant, including curbside carry-out. If you’re looking for great food nearby, it’s our pleasure to serve you.

A fun destination for your evening dining pleasure featuring Providence Farmstead Wagyu Beef and SenAmore Vineyard's wine (both local vendors).  From the appetizers to dessert you will enjoy delightful tastes from our expert chef while also enjoying the soothing ambience.  Great good, drinks and serve awaits you at The Root & Battel Kitchen.

Sweet Caroline's Mobile Ice Cream Shoppe brings us all back to the good ole days with the sweetest taste of nostalgia.  Available  for private events, weddings, festivals, birthdays and more!

Southern restaurant chain serving steaks, seafood, pastas & more in casual environs with a full bar.