Red Pony Restaurant

4.8

4664 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

1 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 39 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
Neighbourhood gem

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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What 4,664 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
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Nashville
Contemporary American
Nashville
Contemporary American

Review summary

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Red Pony Restaurant in Franklin stands out for its "fantastic food and top-notch service." Guests appreciate the "pleasant and romantic ambiance," making it a perfect spot for special occasions. The menu offers a variety of delicious options like shrimp and grits and expertly crafted cocktails. "Service is impeccable," ensuring a memorable dining experience.

4,664 Reviews

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Jim
VIP
Chicago
50 reviews
5.0
50 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Majd was a great waiter! Food was great as usual!
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John
VIP
Nashville
77 reviews
5.0
77 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was delicious! We had such a fun time with our friends and the service was amazing!
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Nikki
VIP
Nashville
95 reviews
5.0
95 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Celebrating a couple of birthdays and Red Pony is the perfect place to do that. Classy ambiance, delicious food, top notch service. We love the seasonally changing menu. Always a wide selection, but a smaller menu. The food last evening was both delish and beautifully presented. I had the special which was Tile Fish. Wow!! The shrimp and grits are a new spin on a traditional southern dish. The beet salad was wonderful with new flavors. Highly recommended by this household. Our favorite restaurant that can out cook any restaurant in Nashville!
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Stephen
VIP
Cincinnati
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first time on the main level. I prefer the second floor because it’s much easier to have a conversation. The food for me is the best in Franklin. We both had Surf and Turf. The Filet was perfectly cooked and the shrimp and grits were fantastic. My only negative is the dish is served in a bowl and it’s very full, making cutting the steak awkward. Our server,Madj (sp?) was fantastic. We will be certain to ask for him on our next visit.
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Andy
VIP
New Orleans
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We've been wanting to try RP for a while. It did not disappoint. Great service, great food - the shrimp and grits were so different, with many flavors mixing, and superb texture. The Guac was excellent. My wife had beef and my cousin had salmon, both delicious. The ambiance was noisy, but in a good way. Lot's of folks just enjoying a night out. Impressive bar also.
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Kris
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was fantastic, service was top notch. This place never misses.
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Jane
St. Louis
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 18 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience on the 2nd floor - would reserve a window view next time
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Brad
Nashville
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 18 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cocktails and dinner was amazing. All of our daughters and their husbands were in town and all found Red Pony to be great...and they are a hard crowd to please.
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Layla
Nashville
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best restaurant in Franklin. Amazing food and service, as usual!
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Cassie
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first time in and we’ll definitely be back!
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Red Pony Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 4664 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

1 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 39 times today

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

Website
http://redponyrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(615) 595-7669

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