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Coal Town Public House, Franklin, TN

Coal Town Public House

4.7
4.7
534 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for groups
Coal Town Public House is a modern American grill located in the heart of Westhaven Town Center. Our diverse menu is comprised of elevated and unique takes on American cuisine, as well as a full service bar boasting a wide array of wine, beer and craft cocktails. The restaurant features a lush interior with high ceilings, stylish fixtures and plenty of natural light. Nestled against Magli Green, our retractable garage doors open completely to let in the sun, fresh air and views of the lake. The Public House will set the scene for you to enjoy a truly memorable dining experience with friends and family!

Reservations recommended. No take-out available.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (615) 807-1194
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Contactless Payment, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef Chris Cunningham
  • Neighborhood
    Franklin
  • Cross street
    Just off of Front Street in the Westhaven Town Center
  • Parking details
    Plenty of parking in the Kroger parking lot adjacent to the Coal Town Public House in Westhaven Town Center. There is also some street parking available.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Public House Brunch

    Multiple dates available
    Join us every Sunday from 11am to 3pm for the best brunch offerings in Franklin. Full bar available featuring our "green machine" bloody mary and $15 bottles of Brut with one mixer. Reservations are highly suggested.
    Public House Brunch Photo

What 534 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Nashville

    Contemporary American

  • Nashville

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Coal Town Public House offers a delightful dining experience with "outstanding food and service." Patrons appreciate the "great service" and "fantastic" staff who make special occasions memorable. The menu is praised for its "excellent" dishes, like the Caesar salad and brisket dip sandwich. A "great family spot" with a cool atmosphere, though some note fly issues.

534 Reviews
  1. Andrew

    Nashville

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Solid neighborhood eatery with consistent food and good drinks. Friendly wait staff.

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  2. Emily

    Nashville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, yummy drinks. Nice space, not too crowded, good ambiance.
    Coal Town Public HouseResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you, Emily!

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  3. Rick

    Nashville

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food and service. The server did an outstanding job.
    Coal Town Public HouseResponded on October 28, 2024
    Thank you!

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  4. Rick

    Nashville

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on October 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food and service, wait staff does and outstanding job
    Coal Town Public HouseResponded on October 7, 2024
    Thank you, Rick! Hope to see you soon.

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  5. Rick

    Nashville

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on September 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great, service was excellent and got to watch ball games. Outstanding dinner

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  6. David

    Northern MI

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful meal at a reasonable price, with great service!
    Coal Town Public HouseResponded on September 16, 2024
    Thank you!

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  7. Dawn

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic waiter, great food and service and we enjoyed the musician who played.
    Coal Town Public HouseResponded on September 16, 2024
    Thank you very much for the kind words, Dawn. We look forward to seeing you again soon! Oh - by the way - Anthony Michael was the musician playing on Friday! He is great!

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  8. Josette

    Nashville

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious meals and great service! It was busier than I’d expected for a Thursday night, so I was glad I’d made reservations.
    Coal Town Public HouseResponded on September 16, 2024
    Thank you, Josette! Hope to see you again soon.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant was a very nice ambiance. we ate outside on the back patio. gorgeous views and great casual food. we will definitely be back!
    Coal Town Public HouseResponded on September 16, 2024
    Thank you!

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  10. Sheena

    Nashville

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great service; we love dining at Public House
    Coal Town Public HouseResponded on September 9, 2024
    Thank you, Sheena!

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FAQs

Coal Town Public House is rated 4.7 stars by 534 OpenTable diners.

Coal Town Public House does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Coal Town Public House

187 Front St, Suite 103B, Franklin, TN 37064-4884

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Just off of Front Street in the Westhaven Town Center
  • Neighborhood
    Franklin
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Plenty of parking in the Kroger parking lot adjacent to the Coal Town Public House in Westhaven Town Center. There is also some street parking available.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Contactless Payment, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Chris Cunningham
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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