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Red Pony Restaurant, Franklin, TN

Red Pony Restaurant

4.8
4.8
4625 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 46 times today
  • 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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Pay with OpenTable, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Jason McConnell
  • 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

What 4,625 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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Nashville

    Contemporary American

  • Nashville

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Red Pony Restaurant in Franklin is beloved for its "consistently excellent" food and "outstanding" service. Diners rave about the creative menu, rich flavors, and welcoming atmosphere. The restaurant is perfect for celebrations and intimate dining alike, with standout dishes like shrimp and grits. Despite occasional noise, it's a local favorite.

4,625 Reviews
  1. William

    Nashville

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just dined at Red Pony last night, and it was awesome. It was a little loud, but we were seated close to the bar, and my hearing is a problem wherever we go, so it wasn't unusual. Our server was super attentive, very knowledgeable, and exceedingly polite. I've got to say something about the hog belly Brussels appetizer. It was the most wonderful menu item ever! We will be back often if for no other reason but that. So good!

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  2. Scott

    Alabama

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service! Delicious food. We enjoyed our evening very much.

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  3. Cindy

    Austin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to Red Pony on a girl’s trip and found the food incredibly flavorful - some of the best we have ever had. Our server was not only handsome, but perfectly attentive and friendly. The ambiance was beautifully dark, mysterious and quiet. We highly recommend and will be back!

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  4. James

    Glasgow

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An atmospheric restaurant with superb cocktail bar and a selection of skillfully prepared well match ingredients. All served by a young but obviously well trained staff. Flavours and pairings we're off the scale. Short Rib of Buffalo was truly amazing. Thank you to all of the team for giving us top service. A memory we will carry back with us to Scotland. Hoping to return.

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  5. John

    Atlanta Metro

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was truly a chef’s kiss. Our waiter was extraordinary. The ambiance was cozy and warm. Great dinner!

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  6. luv2dine

    Nashville

    71 reviews

    3.0

    71 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Way too expensive for walking away saying the food was ok. $180 for 2 meals and 2 glasses of wine. The special ended up being $15 more than what the waiter told us.

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  7. Ralph

    VIP

    New York City

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time eating at Red Pony and it was fabulous! The food was sensational beginning with the appetizer all the way through desert! The service was the highest level as well. Rocky, our waiter was definitely one of the best, if not the best, waiter we have ever had! Definitely a 5-star experience!!!

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  8. Chris

    Milwaukee

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to eat! The Pork Belly Brussel Sprouts were to die for! The server was very knowledgeable and attentive. My wife had dietary restrictions and they were very accommodating! I highly recommend!!!

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  9. Niels

    Nashville

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was tasty, their service was very good, and prices too high. Being 6' tall and weighing 160 pounds, I found it disappointing that I was still hungry and made myself a sandwich when I got home. I had the shrimp and grits and was told "the prepared shrimp is then placed on a double serving of our grits". I suspect a single serving would be undetectable. If you want flavor, this is a good place. If you want enough to eat, maybe not.

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  10. Eleni

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great experience overall! Our first time dining @ the Red Pony and our server John was excellent and made our first time dining experience a memorable one! He was very knowledgeable on the menu and gave great recommendation on food and drinks! My husband got the shrimp & grits and he said they were excellent! I got the beef tenderloin, it wasn’t my favorite, but the crispy potatoes were delicious’ we also ordered the focaccia and it was probably the best we’ve had! Would definitely recommend this restaurant!

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Red Pony Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 4625 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 46 times today
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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