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The Southern Tea Room, Franklin, TN

The Southern Tea Room

4.3
4.3
14 Reviews
$31 to $50
Afternoon Tea

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for brunch
The Southern Tea Room invites you to enjoy the perfect blend of Southern hospitality and English Afternoon Tea. Our cozy space features mismatched china, vintage teacups, and delicate tea handkerchiefs, creating a whimsical atmosphere. Each guest receives a glass teapot with a tea light warmer to keep your tea at the perfect temperature.

Our 75-minute, three-tier tea service, priced at $50 per person, offers a delightful progression of flavors. Begin with the Pastry Tier, featuring freshly baked Southern-inspired treats. The Savory Tier highlights flavorful bites that celebrate Southern cuisine, and the Sweet Tier offers handcrafted desserts to complete your experience.

A credit card is required to secure reservations, with a $25 per person fee for no-shows or cancellations within 48 hours.

Perfect for intimate gatherings, we host up to 20 guests. Contact us to plan your next special event.
We are closed for general seating Monday- Wednesday, but host private Events for 10+

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Afternoon Tea, American, Regional American (Contemporary Southern)
  • Hours of Operation
    Afternoon Tea Thu–Sun 11:00–17:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Stef Gorman
  • Private party facilities
    Celebrate in style at The Southern Tea Room! Perfect for intimate gatherings, we host up to 20 guests in an elegant and charming setting. Whether it’s a bridal shower, birthday, or special occasion, we’ll create an unforgettable experience for you and your guests. Contact us today to learn more and start planning your private event!
  • Area
    Franklin
  • Cross Street
    Franklin Road and Market Place Drive
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access

What 14 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Southern Tea Room offers a charming and delightful experience with "great tea, great great food" in an elegant and relaxing atmosphere. Perfect for special occasions, it provides a memorable outing with "outstanding" food and service. Some guests highlighted the accommodating staff and the nostalgic experience of choosing teacups.
14 Reviews
  1. Grace

    Nashville1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 13 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed our tea party. I brought my three teen daughters. Everything was great!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect spot for a birthday tea party with the girls

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  3. Kathryn VIP

    Sacramento2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great little tea room! Great tea, great great food! Such a cute room! I highly recommend!

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  4. Jeffrey VIP

    Atlanta9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’m more of a hockey game, hot dog, and black coffee kind of guy, but I wanted to do something special for my wife for Valentine’s weekend. I saw Southern Tea Room on OpenTable and thought she’d enjoy it—and I’m really glad we went. The atmosphere was quiet, elegant, and relaxing. I enjoyed a great cup of tea while spending quality time with my wife. The soup and salad were excellent, the small sandwiches were surprisingly filling, and the dessert pastries were outstanding. Guys, this is a fantastic way to spend an afternoon with your wife. You’ll have a relaxing time, enjoy good food, and most importantly, make her happy. I’ll definitely take her back.

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  5. Michelle

    Los Angeles5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A very fun experience and a cute afternoon tea that is fun for all ages.

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  6. Lauren

    Nashville1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a charming experience and the staff couldn’t have been kinder. The tea service was delightful - can’t wait to visit again!

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  7. Dianne VIP

    Nashville17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This tea room is absolutely charming ❤️ Our food & tea were amazing & we had a lovely time!!!🫖 I highly recommend this sweet tea room !!

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  8. Jeanna

    Nashville1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Four of us went for Galentine’s Tea on February 14th and we had a special afternoon at Southern Tea. We started by choosing our own teacup. My grandmother used to have me choose a tea cup when I had tea at her house with her, so that warmed my heart! I forgot to let the staff know about one of us in a special diet. They accommodated as best they could without me preparing them, and that was truly kind and gracious of Stephanie. The tea was delicious and the food was fresh and delicious as well, and I am spreading the word and I will come back as well! It was very sweet :)

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  9. Sara

    Nashville4 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 10 February 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    This was a grave disappointment. I was hoping for a nice time with my mom. The cost being $50 I was expecting great food, tea, & experience. The tea was fine, but the rest was subpar. It seemed like the food came from Kroger & put on a fancy plate. It was a complete waste of my money. Do not go!

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  10. Laura

    Raleigh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 10 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The tea room is absolutely delightful. We loved the amazing tasty selection of sweet and savory foods - especially the sandwiches. The vast selection of teas offered a yummy choice for everyone. We can’t wait to go back.

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The Southern Tea Room is rated 4.3 stars by 14 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today
Google Map for The Southern Tea Room

230 Franklin Rd 8d, Franklin, TN 37064-6345

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Franklin Road and Market Place Drive
  • Area
    Franklin
  • Hours of Operation
    Afternoon Tea Thu–Sun 11:00–17:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Afternoon Tea, American, Regional American (Contemporary Southern)
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Stef Gorman
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Celebrate in style at The Southern Tea Room! Perfect for intimate gatherings, we host up to 20 guests in an elegant and charming setting. Whether it’s a bridal shower, birthday, or special occasion, we’ll create an unforgettable experience for you and your guests. Contact us today to learn more and start planning your private event!
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