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Cork & Cow, Franklin, TN

Cork & Cow

4.8
4.8
3538 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 30 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
Downtown Franklin's best fine dining restaurant! Hickory grilled steaks, seasonal entrees, and craft cocktails make Cork & Cow a unique destination just minutes south of Nashville.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Italian, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (615) 538-6021
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Jason McConnell
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Neighborhood
    Franklin
  • Cross street
    Fourth Avenue
  • Parking details
    Free Parking garage and free lot in back of restaurant
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,538 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Nashville

    Best Service

  • Nashville

    Steakhouse

  • Nashville

    Best Service

  • Nashville

    Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cork & Cow offers a delightful dining experience in Franklin, Tennessee, with "exceptional food and service." It is praised for its perfectly cooked steaks, such as the Tomahawk Ribeye and elk chops. Diners appreciate the "friendly and attentive staff," including standout servers like Adam and Adrian, and the cozy, intimate ambiance.

3,538 Reviews
  1. Michael

    New York City

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    It was a cold evening as we entered the restaurant with little signage. It looked as though we were entering an office building of sorts. Two teenage girls at the host stand asked for our name and didn’t bother to ask if we wanted to check our coats. As we sat down we awkwardly just sat on our coats. No still or sparkling bottled water was offered, it was immediate tap. This is a white linen cloth table experience. Which is very old school. The servers seemed overwhelmed on a Saturday night with half the restaurant empty. The 4 top next to us (before we saw our waiter) had a server bring them drinks claw gripping 4 instead of using a tray. Drop 2 drinks off at their table and then 2 drinks off at the table next to them. On the way to the bathroom you catch a glance at the kitchen and the expo/pass was on his cell phone texting which is cross contamination of food items on expo and hard to watch as a high paying consumer. Sitting at a table facing the bar, the bartenders were actively drinking from canteen bottles and cheering on a sports game which took away from our desired quiet dining experience. When returning from the bathroom my napkin was not folded or returned to fine dining standards. We ordered cocktails at first and our wine glasses were not removed. The first course was poached scallops which were delicious with good presentation but a clear lack of citrus and a clear zest of lemon or lime would’ve been perfect. Pork Boa bun was delicious but the immense toppings on top did not fulfill the flavor and took away from the desire of it. The pork buns were sitting next to a bed of raw undressed lettuce. Filling a plate instead of using a smaller plate is the way to go. The New York strip ordered was charred and chewy. Ordered at medium it came out medium well. The chewiness was intense. The filet was okay but clearly no finishing salt was used and we had to pay an extra $5 for the good butter. The olive oil cake for dessert covered in sugar juice ruined it.

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  2. Becca

    VIP

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing!! Food was sooo great! And great service too!

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  3. Lucia

    VIP

    Nashville

    56 reviews

    5.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The menu was exceptional two of us ordered the salmon with brussel sprouts and one ordered the elk. Everything was delicious and our server, Ariel was amazing.

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  4. Anna

    Nashville

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had the best waiter who catered to our every need and made my sister, the bachelorette feel so special. Food was delicious!

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  5. Michael

    VIP

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server and food was amazing as always. New menu is great food is always great!

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  6. Scott

    Nashville

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was phenomenal as always. Our server, Wilder, was fun and very attentive. The best steakhouse in the Franklin area and it’s not even close.

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  7. Mark

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful find. Nice “footy” experience with great dishes served with flair.

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  8. Amanda

    Alabama

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and service was exceptional! Will definitely be back!

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  9. Cliff

    VIP

    Nashville

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful evening with friends. Loved that we were not pushed to turn the table. Great service and food.

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  10. Andrei

    Nashville

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I had a really lovely time at Cork & Cow for my girlfriend’s special birthday dinner. Mike was our server, and he was so kind! We had requested name cards in the reservation notes, and the team made sure to have them ready, which was much appreciated. The attention to detail here is incredible, and the service was an 11/10—truly above and beyond. The filet and lamb chops were perfectly cooked and absolutely wonderful, and the chimichurri was spot on. On the other hand, the brussels sprouts, mushrooms, and broccolini lacked seasoning, which was a little disappointing. I didn’t try the ribeye, but from a discussion after dinner, they said it tasted great but the fat cap could have been better rendered, as it was gristly and chewy. As for drinks, two Old Fashioneds were ordered. One was described as fantastic, a solid 9/10, (10 being the best old fashioned they’ve had), while the other felt like it had an artificial pear taste for their seasonal variation. Still, it was a fantastic evening, and we’ll definitely be back to eat at Cork & Cow again!

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Cork & Cow is rated 4.8 stars by 3538 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 30 times today
Google Map for Cork & Cow

403 Main Street, Franklin, TN 37064

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Fourth Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Franklin
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Italian, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Free Parking garage and free lot in back of restaurant
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jason McConnell
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (615) 538-6021
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
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