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Red Pony Restaurant, Franklin, TN

Red Pony Restaurant

4.8
4.8
4615 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 45 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
Since it opening in 2006, Red Pony Restaurant has impressed guests by staying true to a mission focused on cuisine and service.
Chef owned and operated, Red Pony changes its menu about six times a year with the intention of keeping ingredients the season’s freshest and the variety of dishes dynamic.
While a great deal of the menu pays homage to the Sophisticated Southern foods Chef Jason McConnell grew up on, you will also see a reflection of his travels, that drive his creativity.
It is our belief that food is something to be celebrated. We also believe that experience is a huge part of dining. Whether it be enjoying a crafted cocktail at one of our bars or enjoying dinner at the table, we want each guest to be seamlessly guided through their time at Red Pony Restaurant.
We love our community and we love food.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Regional American (Southern)
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Tue–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (615) 595-7669
  • Website
    http://redponyrestaurant.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Pay with OpenTable, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Jason McConnell
  • Location
    408 Main Street, Franklin, TN 37064
  • Area
    Franklin
  • Cross Street
    4th Ave
  • Parking details
    Free street and garage parking are also available.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • NYE

    Multiple dates available
    On 12/31 we will exclusively offer a prix fixe menu. This menu is three courses, $95/person plus tax and gratuity, and because of demand we require a credit card to hold reservations. Guests who "No show," are too late to be accommodated, or cancel within 24h of their reservation will be charged $75/person. To view menu, please visit redponyrestaurant.com

Menu

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What 4,615 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Nashville

    Contemporary American

  • Nashville

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Red Pony Restaurant in Franklin offers an exceptional dining experience with "phenomenal food," creative seasonal dishes, and attentive service. The atmosphere is vibrant, though occasionally lively. Highlights include the lamb chops, shrimp and grits, and fantastic cocktails. It's a popular choice for celebrations, making guests feel special and welcomed.

4,615 Reviews

  1. J

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    My wife and I had our anniversary dinner at Red Pony, and while our server and food were good, the hostess was not welcoming and seemed uninterested in being there. I know people have bad days, but not even a “goodbye” or “thank you for coming” as we were leaving is less than satisfactory.

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  2. Liz

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was awesome! Every bite and sip superb! Definitely our best meal in Franklin was served here.

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  3. Candra

    Nashville

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time to Red Pony. Food, service was wonderful. Will visit again.

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  4. dave

    Nashville

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Probably ordered the wrong meal. The carrot salad was hilariously tiny and the salmon just not that good. Folks ordered the reduced size shrimp & grits and liked it. The steak was ok…..nothing extraordinary

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  5. Holly

    Nashville

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a wonderful experience! We drive two hours to eat here and are never disappointed.

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  6. Dave

    Nashville

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat at the bar and enjoyed our 46th anniversary dinner. We had a terrific time with the bartenders and patrons. Everything was outstanding! Our meals were world class.

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  7. Susan

    Nashville

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Been wanting to go here for several years. Tried it and loved it

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  8. Lisa

    Nashville

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had not been to Red Pony in quite a while. I made a reservation for my husband’s birthday, and had some family surprise him. It was perfect! The meal was delicious and we had a wonderful evening!!

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  9. Abby

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Annie, our server, was just right. An overall delightful evening. A bit expensive but what restaurant isn’t?

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  10. Philip

    Nashville

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Celebrating my wife's birthday, but it was a bit of a letdown. We've dined before & normally enjoy the Red Pony, so it could have been an anomaly. Rustic ambiance is dark, brooding, & well-done. It can be tough to see the menu & hear who you're dining with. The ladies at the door were welcoming & friendly. They immediately wished my wife a happy birthday, which was thoughtful. We were seated at a charming table that overlooked Main Street. The waiter was unsure which Bourbon they pour in their classic Old Fashioned but recommended the seasonal with cranberry & chicory bitters. We got one seasonal & a Woodford. Bartenders craft superb drinks. The cuisine is of excellent quality & taste. We requested the amuse-bouche, but the waiter said it was only for first time diners. We never had it, so despite the off putting quarrel, he gave it to us. It was a rich & creamy gnocchi. It was incredible & would be ideal as an entree on the menu. Bread service is flavorful with 3 tiny muffins & 3 small pieces of focaccia; the size is adequate to cost. The bean spread with the focaccia, on past menu, was better suited to the focaccia's salty, savory flavor than the oil, which is bland. Eggplant meatballs are delectable & nice portion. Shrimp & Grits are excellent, but the dish is quite small. Our server never mentioned the special occasion (which had been noted for a month) nor wished my wife a happy birthday. Overall the stuffy & lackluster service did not match the excellent cuisine & ambience. Having been in the industry for decades, I understand that serving is a difficult job. Perhaps our unethusiastic server was inexperienced, nervous, or he was having a bad night; but it really doesn't take much to wish someone a happy birthday or recognize a special occasion. As my wife left ahead of me, upon my departure, the ladies at the desk felt very bad and were insistent upon giving 2 desserts to make up for it. I recommend dining for dinner but do not book for a special occasion.

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Red Pony Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 4615 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 45 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Red Pony Restaurant

408 Main Street, Franklin, TN 37064

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    4th Ave
  • Area
    Franklin
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Tue–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Regional American (Southern)
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Free street and garage parking are also available.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Pay with OpenTable, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jason McConnell
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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