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    313 Franklin

    4.7 (140 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    313 FRANKLIN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Harry E.

    Cool atmospheref bartender was very nice.. I couldn't come up with any complaints Lunch was really Definitely coming back with my friends

    Devin C.

    AMAZING!! Food and drinks! 100% would recommend this place place! The atmosphere is incredible the service is top notch!! The bartender was knowledgeable and attentive our server was wonderful. We will absolutely come here again. We got the crab stuffed mushrooms (delicious) then I got the fillet with shrimp, bake potato and salad with an espresso martini, my husband got cajun pasta with a hot tea! We were thoroughly impressed!! Highly recommend! As Travelers from Texas

    Chris C.

    What a great location in the old schoolhouse! And our server Ciara was just perfect! Fried duck wantons. That was a meal in itself! We had the salmon, the scallops and the sea bass with beurre blanc! All great! And I decided on the margarita flight for desert!

    Sirloin Tips. Schoolhouse rolls. Old Thyme Sour (cocktail). All delicious.
    Patricia B.

    Stopped here on the way through town and what a pleasant surprise! This place is super cute and the staff is attentive and friendly. The food was fantastic. My husband got the New Orleans Pasta and I got the Sirloin Tips. We also ordered a basket of 4 house rolls. Everything was delicious, including my cocktail (Old Thyme Sour). I hope we find ourselves driving through this area again.

    Mahi Mahi with mango. Very good.
    Tony H.

    This is an old school house (1950?) that has been converted to a restaurant. Interior is beautiful with a refreshing feeling of comfort. Service was top notch and very friendly. Wide selection of food to satisfy any craving. The portions were not obnoxiousness huge like some places. Only complaint is they seem to over cook everything just a bit. Not enough to make me not want to come back but it seemed to be consistent as other tables complained also. May just be a bad night for the chef. Definitely on my list of places to return to.

    Scott G.

    We made reservations for this restaurant, a nicely converted school building in town. They were already busy on the weeknight when we arrived before 6 pm. We were promptly seated and offered water, appetizers, etc. My wife selected the salmon which she enjoyed along with garlic mashed potatoes and gravy. I had the fried catfish, fries and slaw. Her salmon had a delicious spinach crème sauce. My fish was good also, though a bit heavy on the breading. However I was disappointed in the garden variety fries, like something you would buy in the frozen food section of Walmart or Food Lion. I would have suggested some seasoned fries or a type of dip, perhaps brown gravy. They were just too plain. My slaw was good except for the red bell peppers, which I don't care for. Prices were reasonable $15-20 per meal. Plus beverage. As for the ambiance, we were told that they have live music on Friday and Saturday nights. However we could not help but feel overwhelmed with the noise levels in the dining room. It was just the chatter of other dinners but the hard surfaces on the tall ceilings and walls made sounds reverberate. When dining for pleasure with one's date, one hopes for genteel conversation, yet we could not really unless we really lifted our voices. Owners, consider sound absorption panels covered in fabric and attached to the ceilings or walls. They are affordable and will improve the ambiance greatly. Overall a good experience, but not a great one.

    Bourdon smash
    Daleen T.

    Hands down one of the best restaurants in the area. They have great cocktails and the food is so good! I love the bit of history that comes with the restaurant being an old school house. It is beautiful inside with a modern and bright feel. Service has always been great, the two times I've been we sat at the bar. Started with the fried green tomatoes and pimento cheese. Amazing. The tomatoes melt in your mouth and pair very well with the cheese. 5/5 The prime rib is the best I've ever had. The flavor is superb and the seasoning spot on. I like to get it with the horseradish sauce but it honestly doesn't need anything extra. 5/5 My only regret is not getting pictures. Highly recommend!

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    Everything is always amazing,10/10 recommend, service, food, and atmosphere is fabulous!

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    Food was delicious! The waitress customer service was incredibly great which is rare and far in between this day and time.

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    A great surprise traveling through the area, highly recommend!! Food and service were excellent.

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    Food was great but the service was outstanding! We love this place. Whenever we have company from out of town this is our go to!

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    This was one of the most amazing meals I have had in a very long time. They provided amazing service and everything I ate was phenomenal.

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    Great small bites. I recommend you trying the Elote dip it was AMAZING and perfect for sharing with…read moretwo or more friends! They have great drink specials for different days of the week! Very speedy service all of their bartenders are very sweet and will fix whatever drink to your liking The vibes are disco balls on the ceiling very open very Miami Beach vibes they have an indoor and an outdoor seating area not only that they have fireplaces. If you get a little too far from their heated porch area! The vibes just don't stop. They have an aesthetic fireplace in side as well as a fake tree in the middle beautiful for taking pictures Their bathrooms are adorable, but you might have to wait a little bit on a busy day. But this is the same problem with every bar. Very glad that they have more than one bathroom.

    Okay, so wow. Durham has upped its game in terms of its social scene. We got to the VH at like 9?…read more9:30? on a Friday night and the line to get in was down at least one flight of stairs to the second floor. It did move fast for us so we were able to get in about 10 minutes later or so. It was latin night so the music was tailored to that so I won't comment on what that was like. The outdoor patio was wonderful. Not too loud. Some good seating options. You can access the bar from out there too. Took awhile to get to order while waiting in line. I had something purple... french 75? It was just okay. Jell-o shots were made with MEZCAL that night which my group found sooo gross. So beware. Overall I see the hype. But when we left around 10:30 or so the line was down the stairs, out the door, and down the block. I don't know if it was worth THAT.

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