Had a perfect dining experience at Cork & Cow. Food was made to perfection and our server was very knowledgeable about the food and drinks. The charcuterie board was by far the smallest one I've ever seen for that price - seriously, don't order it. read more

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Very charming local place. Had a nice vibe without being too loud. Bar tenders were super nice and attentive. The filet with some of their sauces was superb! I will definitely be back! read more

https://inspections.myhealthdepartment.com/tennessee/inspection/?inspectionID=0A89BE77-C7D1-4B9A-83DE-D5F6EB64D7F8 Wondered why my experience was not pleasant. For the price so much more is expected, not a 66 food score- do better C & C. Now I know my terrible experience and service comes with the chance of a food borne illness.... Thanks guys! read more

We had a great experience both from a service perspective as well as food quality. The truffle butter for the steak is a must and the appetizers were all great - we had the oysters, wedge and house bread. For our mains we had a ribeye, filet both cooked to perfections. For our sides we had fries, risotto and broccolini. The desserts were a tad underwhelming but that didn't take away from the overall experience. Exceptional service and experience overall! read more

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Went here to celebrate my husband's graduation and was easily able to make a reservation. He loves steak and I'm a vegetarian but we were both able to find things we could eat. Our waiter was super knowledgeable and helpful with our orders and recommendations. It's a smaller restaurant but the ambiance is charming. Do recommend for a more upscale dinner experience. read more

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The BEST bartenders!! I met them socially before coming into the restaurant but they gave incredible recommendations for both food and drinks. I found my new favorite drink - Ghost of Bobby Burns. 10/10, please try. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very classy environment.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I sat at the bar but great company. Food was absolutely delicious too! I will be back! Get the Gnocchi too! I also heard the burger is the best in town but I'll have to go back to see read more

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Very disappointed. My husband's filet steak was chewy and the ceasar salad was not edible. They only give two small potatoes as a side. The server took care of us but was not friendly and never smiled. read more

Surprise invite to dinner last week @ the best local (& locally-owned) steakhouse - wonderful service @ table & all the way around & a fun small group w/whom to dine. We were seated upstairs (a first for me there); crowded & cozy but too much so for my preference. The place was hopping & the bartender was busy - we had a good view from above! His arm was probably tired from his shaker "exercises"! I benefitted from his skills w/my steely cold martini - . Several appys & drinks for our group then our "mains"; no dessert, no coffees & no after-dinner sips...it was a "school night" & work awaited us the next day. I ordered a wedge salad to share, superb but a bit sloppily dressed, as in too much; we also had the tuna nachos (very tasty & perfectly seasoned - I would go there again just for that treat) & a mysterious burrata special of which we ate every crumb - we were hungry! And a bread skillet, too - 'twas hard to "saw" & serve but the others managed! Two of us ordered the Steak Frites; one enjoyed the Filet & another had the Wild Boar; sides were also ordered to share. Our wine of the evening was the always-consistent & deeply flavorful Honig Cabernet. About the Steak Frites - on paper? the idea is terrific. I ate every bite - I had had a long day & was hungry - but was put off by how it had been cooked & w/the presentation. I know hanger steak needs to be no more than medium rare (which I requested in my order). Mine was mostly-to-almost rare & a bit hard to eat. I did not want to hassle w/sending it back which I would have done as a rule. The accompanying Mornay sauce - stated on menu - was a literal puddle underneath the entire steak & the entirety of the fries - it was way too much & seriously un-necessary. The steak became kinda soggy & cold; the fries lost their crispiness as well as their seasoning; the Mornay was gloppy. Had I know of this "sauce puddle" as a serving style ahead of time, I would have asked for it on the side. Next time, perhaps! The others seemed to enjoy their meals. My review notwithstanding, I am a C&C fan & will continue to support them. I look forward to a return & again, am so grateful for their presence in our Community. read more

Service and food both were fair, not as we expected. Service and food at Red Pony are so much better. I recommend Red Pony, if looking for a dining option in downtown Franklin. read more

Excellent food, service & wonderful ambience. The Filet was delicious. Very nice wine selection.

Stellar food and service. Wife and I each had a steak, the Old Fashioned Drink was top notch and to end the S'mores Desert was excellent. Favorite meal we've had in Franklin so far. read more

Cork & Cow - S'mores Desert - Steakhouses Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

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WORTH THE SEARCH TO FIND! Visiting friends that we were meeting here for dinner. Very busy eclectic street for a Tuesday night. After circling to find parking we walked and stood in front of a bar called 55 SOUTH. A waitress saw us looking puzzled and she asked, You look'n for CORK & COW? She led us through the bar into a back room that had a "speak easy" kind of feel.......and there were our friends waiting at that bar. Once seated. Our waitress was friendly, attentive and well versed on the menu. My filet was seasoned with their lemon butter and coarse salt was tasty tender and cooked to perfection. Their "special house" Old Fashion was really good and a bit different. We would definitely make this quaint, unpretentious high end steak spot a regular if we lived here. High five to our great waitress originally from NY! 4 out of 5 due to hard to find for first time out of towners and tables a bit too close. Great food and great service! read more

We enjoyed our dinner here and the service was absolutely excellent! We sat in the loft area and enjoyed the quieter side of the restaurant! The bread in the skillet was so yummy and my salad was just delicious! The ribeye was melt in your mouth and the fries might be the best fries I've ever had! Will be back! read more

Cork & Cow - House Fries Bone in Ribeye Bibb Salad - Steakhouses Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

Cork and Cow is at the top of our list for steak, cocktails, and just about anything on the menu. This time I had the scallops and was very impressed. Bottom line, it is hard to go wrong. We love this spot and will keep coming back! read more

Love the ambiance! Stopped in for a cocktail while on a business trip on day one and enjoyed it so much we came for dinner the following day! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Very loud in the restaurant. Hard to have a conversation.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Did not care for the salad. Peaches had no flavor and the lettuce was very wilted. Almost as if salad had been sitting under a warming light. Only took two bites bites. The spinach was "tart"? Only took one bite. Waste of money on both of those items. The appetizer of lamb chops were tasty but very thin. The other three people enjoyed their steaks. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]We brought our one year old to this lovely restaurant and they were very nice and accommodating to have a baby in there even with it being a more upscale adult setting.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food was amazing, my husband got the bone in ribeye which usually isn't his go to and he loved it! I had the filet with was cooked with a perfectly nice red center. All the sides were amazing and our little one (plus the two of us) loved their mac and cheese! The bar drinks were good as well and very creative! Would definitely come again read more

One of the best meals I've ever had! The steak skewer appetizer literally melted in my mouth. Service was impeccable!!!

Amazing food and service! One of the best in Franklin. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our server Wilder was fantastic, very knowledgeable. read more

Wasn't super impressed with this place. Steak was ok, but there are definitely better options in Franklin. Cute bar area. Would probably be back for just pre dinner drinks. read more

Cork & Cow - Bread and butter - Steakhouses Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

My high expectations were most definitely met! My husband is very particular about how he likes his steaks cooked. He likes them rare cold and it's so hard to find a grill man that has done that before. He was so happy to have his steak prepared exactly the way he wanted it. For apps the pork belly was good but the fontina crepe was outstanding! My husband ordered the manchego risotto and roasted broccolini with his steak. We both agreed that the risotto was in our top five favorite risottos we've ever had. I had the braised short ribs, it was very good. To top the meal off we had the incredible pear crisp which was definitely a wow! They were out of several different bourbons but we settled on the pappy 10 with a lemon twist and a cup of coffee for me. The service was excellent thanks to our wonderful server. The bar was a bit loud but sitting at the table away from it helped bring the noise down a bit. Will definitely return! read more

Classy and comfortable upscale restaurant in downtown Franklin. reservations are highly recommended, we didn't have reservations but were able to score two seats at the bar. I had the nightly special which was grilled halibut a top of polenta with a side of grilled asparagus. Everything was outstanding! Our bartender, John, did a great job serving us! read more

My wife and I had a most fabulous anniversary dinner here at Cork and Cow. With are tastes being vastly different it was great that she got a perfectly well done and still flavorful filet and I got a medium rare tomahawk. The service was incredible and they walked use through all the apps as well as the desserts. The drink recommendations were great as well. We were able to be sat up stairs and really had a great level of privacy. The dinner was dimly lit, we were able to enjoy each other's company, and carry on conversation easily at a normal volume. 10 out of 10 definitely coming back. read more

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Really nice ambiance. I really enjoyed my meal . Great for a date night . I would deff recommend read more

Cork & Cow - Complimentary bread - Steakhouses Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

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Convenient parking garage just across the street. It's a surprisingly small space with a lively bar near the front, and the dining behind and on an open second floor section above. We were first seated at a lone table in the corner right at the bar, and with the Friday night bar rowdiness going on, it was so loud it would have been impossible to have a conversation, so we asked to be moved to the main dining area, where it was still very loud, but not as painfully so. They have an interesting mixed drink program; found their version of a last word, with tequila instead of gin, to be particularly interesting and tasty. Grilled oysters were a nice shared small starter, good flavor and presentation. Good salads, liked the wedge, which was interestingly served with a couple bonus deviled eggs on the side, a fun touch. We both liked the cook and flavor on the steaks. I was a touch amused by the piles of butter, first on the bread and later on the steaks. A bit over the top, but no biggy. Wife commented they deserved 5 stars for perfectly cooking a medium filet, which she's found hard to be served without repeated attempts. Steaks come with a couple new potatoes but it's still best to order a sharable side. We did the mac and cheese, and though it didn't "change our lives" as the wait person suggested it might, it was a good choice. Attentive service. We might be slow to return, but primarily because the noise level is a bit much for a nice steak dinner. read more

Awesome!!! One of the best NY strips I have had. Wife had fish and said best in over a year, as good as in Cabo!! Great service. Broccolini was great as well as potatoes. Turley old vines $105! Costs 37 and home, so wine prices are very marked up!! Service great and pretty loud! Food is of excellent quality. The bourbon cocktail was out of this world!!! read more

Cork & Cow - Dry Aged NY Strip - Steakhouses Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

Came to Cork & Cow for a celebratory dinner and had an unforgettable meal and overall impressive night. Cork & Cow is seated downtown Franklin right off Main St., free parking in the garage steps away from the restaurant or on the street if you're lucky. It's a very small space offering a gorgeous intimate experience. We made reservations and were promptly greeted, seated, and quickly attended to by our server. Sundays are special and wine bottles are 50% off and corked to take home if you don't finish them. We loved the concept but had to try the seasonal old fashioneds and were very pleased (blackberry lemon). The steak was perfectly cooked--while we ordered medium well, it was more medium; however, it far exceeded our expectations - juicy, tender, and full of delectable flavor. Every bite was pure bliss. Not to mentioned we paired it perfectly with the buttery savory mashed potatoes, still with some peel pieces for texture. To top it off we split a crème brûlée for dessert, which in my opinion is the perfect ending bc it's not too heavy and a gentle palate cleanser. We were asked if we were celebrating anything and while we shared we were and it was acknowledged, may be helpful to note to others that nothing special is offered. Whether you're celebrating something special for two or another small group or just want an extraordinary meal, this place is a must-visit. Can't wait to return!! read more

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I was able to snag a spot at the bar, and I normally would pass on a restaurant if I can sit at a table as I feel a bit neglected usually by the staff when sitting at the bar. I will say, it was lovely. All the bartenders were so accommodating, friendly & attentive. The filet was so delicious and buttery. They had plenty to choose from on the menu and the deserts looked phenomenal. read more

Cork & Cow - Steakhouses Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

I've been a couple of times. First visit was great! Second, not so much. First experience was absolutely perfect. From food, to service, and everything in-between. Flawless. Steaks were cooked perfectly. Meat was tender and flavorful. Service was flawless. Just an all around great night. My second visit was a Birthday celebration and was a complete let down. While the service was decent, not great, but good... The meal itself was horrible. From the watered down Old Fashioned, to the tough and grossly undercooked steaks, it was a failure on most levels. Not only was it not worth the money, it was not worth the time. Since the first visit was so good, and the most recent one was horrid, I averaged it to three stars. I will note, the Birthday meal was so bad, I almost went with two stars. IF I go back to try it again, and IF it's a better experience, I will update my review. But for now, I can not, and will not, recommend Cork and Cow to neighbors, friends, and visitors. Yes... My last visit was that bad. read more

We had an amazing dinner here. Joe our server was extremely knowledgeable and helped us choose a lot of outstanding items. We started off with the warm bread and the grilled oysters which were amazing. Then we split the wedge salad which comes with deviled eggs - so yummy. For entrees we had the seafood gnocchi and strip steak with truffle butter- both were outstanding- then for dessert we got the chocolate chip warm cookie- definitely check this place out! read more

Amazing dinner. Expensive but worth every dollar. I got steak and added the lobster tail. Every bite was perfect. Steak & lobster melted in my mouth. Even the potatoes with a chimicurri sauce was absolutely delicious. Whenever there's crème brûlée on the menu, I just have to get dessert. It was divine! Creamy and delicious! Service was impeccable. Beautiful decor. Highly recommend! read more

One of my favorite dining experiences in Franklin. Beautiful restaurant, friendly staff, nice drink selections, and delicious food. Dinner begins with bread service of a huge dome of steamy rosemary bread and a giant dollop of whipped butter in a cast iron skillet. Loved it. The peach arugula salad with goat cheese is a lovely salad course. For entrees I'm sure all of the steaks on the menu are incredible, but I enjoyed the filet with gorgonzola horseradish butter. Perfection. It was served with 2 perfectly roasted smashed potatoes. Another entree highlight was the crispy snapper. Delicious. read more

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Delicious. Rez required as this is a highly popular steakhouse! Food service and atmosphere is great!

We've lived here for over six years and this is only the second time we have been to Cork and Cow. Unfortunately the night was mixed and it reminds us of why we rarely visit. Additional charges for substitutions that are never mentioned when ordering. Orders delivered wrong twice tonight which should not happen. most of the food is good. Bread is bland but for the price, it's fine. Lobster tail was cold. Steaks cooked perfectly but substitutions for new potatoes are pricey. Creamy horseradish delivered ten min after my steak and still charged for it. We are long time fans of their sister restaurant 55 South but we just don't have the same love for this place. We trust that 55 South will deliver. It just hasn't happened here for either of our visits. There are too many restaurants in Franklin to accept this kind of service. read more

Amazing dinner and service! The many 5-star review are very true. The food was amazing and the service was perfection (they timed the food/courses perfectly, making sure you had the perfect amount of time to enjoy the food without rushing). It feels almost exclusive to eat at a restaurant with only like 15 tables! The best foods we ate were: the wedge salad (comes with the best deviled egg I've ever eaten), the lamb rack, and the crème brûlée (best I've had). It's a must! read more

Food is great especially the steaks, service is always top notch, and ambience is cool. One of my favorite Franklin go to's

We had a great food and service experience here. Cocktails, excellent whiskey list and food were all great. Our server was exceptional and took the time to give us advice on our selections. read more

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OMG! The best steak I've had! The food was amazing. The bread is outstanding! Drinks were so good. Cheese cake was delicious! I will go again and again whenever I'm here visiting! read more

Great service by the bar staff, reasonably priced entrees and overall god experience. Ordered the NY Strip with a wedge. Wedge was nice having some deviled eggs on the side. Strip was a thinner, wider cut. Not my favorite cut, however, was cooked properly and seasoned well. Cut easy which is key with Prime Steaks. read more

Heard great things about Cork Cow and it lived up to expectations. We had a bone-in ribeye a couple of filets, the lamb chop appetizer, and the beef tartare appetizer, and all were quite delicious. Our server took very good care of us all night long, and was extremely attentive. Loved the cozy atmosphere. Reservations a must. read more