I have the "cure" for a dull night out or a so-so lunch with friends. I "prescribe" Franny's Seafood for anyone that enjoys casual quality and a first-rate taste of the ocean. Everything we sampled was delicious. There's even great sandwiches/burgers for a change of pace. Reasonably priced. A top flight bar. Professional, courteous staff. Franny's has it all. Dr. H Charlottesville, VA read more

If you're looking for killer seafood Franny's has you covered. We stopped in on Friday night and it was a full house, they made space for my girlfriend and I at the bar and even though they were slammed we felt at home. When it's busy being acknowledged right away diminishes everything, so props on the entire staff at Franny's Started with a custom cocktail and Brian who took care of us jumped right at it. Another thing that I was really impressed with is Brain was completely transparent about not knowing how to make what I asked of him. That shows tons of strength and skill. (If anyone from Franny's is reading this review, please keep that man as long as you can. He's a gem) After our first round of drinks the bread and oysters we had ordered arrived. The bread from a local bakery (Blue Dog) was hot and fresh and never stood a chance as we made haste of it quickly. The oysters had a fun little spin with fried saltines and a red onion slush and a dill slush along side a cocktail sauce. We enjoyed this little twist and talked about enjoying them on a hot day would be great too. After we finished the oysters and bread, round two of drinks was upon us. I ordered a custom martini that we were able to dial in by round three of drinks. With the third round of drinks came the jumbo shrimp cocktail and chicken piccata. The Piccata was wonderfully balanced, vibrant and briny. The chicken and pasta were cooked to perfection. The shrimp cocktail was the star for me and I would say there is only one spot here in town that might rival it. We finished with espresso's and key lime crème brûlée and it was one of those dessert that you are puzzled how it was gonna work and it was simply delicious! Props to Brian once again for asking all the right questions and taking feedback. The collaboration we had back and forth was truly a memorable experience and solidified our return. Thanks Franny's, we're looking forward to our return. read more

Franny's Seafood - Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail - Seafood Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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Yikes. Well, there was an attempt. Let's start with the glows: Love the outdoor seating. The cloth napkins are nice. Place looks new. The use of peanut oil for frying is always appreciated and the oil was definitely clean! Now let's talk about the things that need to be improved. The onion rings, though they may have been made in house definitely tasted as though they came off the back of the Sysco truck. No shame on Sysco products they have high-end things. However, at that price point, I would expect something a little bit more. The onion rings also had a little bit of fry detritus from whatever else had been in the fryer previously. I think it added flavor and I was very happy with it. However, again, I wouldn't call them stellar. We ordered the shrimp and the fried fish. The fried fish was as expected. It was a little bit damp where it seemed as though maybe it had too much moisture in it but again, I feel like it came from a bag so I don't think I could hold that against them. The fries themselves were abysmal. The flavoring was good, and I appreciate that part of it, but the fries themselves were rubbery. Either they had been sitting out too long or they had been just poorly cooked. They weren't greasy, but they weren't crisp. They were served underneath the main dish and I don't think that helped. The shrimp was supposed to be some kind of Key West thing, but it really looked like popcorn shrimp that had a light breading and then thrown into the fryer. Not great. I mean it was passible. But legit I think you could probably get that at any fast food place and it would be just as good if not better. My dear sweet wife said Moby Dick would've been lots better. And I agree. And I'm not totally fond of their stuff, but this place wasn't very good at all. For a mid $20 plate you got a good size piece of fish some subpar fries and that's it. It's not worth it. I mean, I know it's not fish fry season so my options are limited, but seriously there are plenty of other places that do this a lot better. Molly Malone's comes to mind. So I wasn't gonna write a review. I don't feel that I need to add my negativity out into the world, but this is to save you. I am doing this for you. Those hush puppies were a curse. I'm not sure who decided that this was the one thing that they needed to put some effort into, but they need to stop. Why not just run like everything else on the menu and pull it out of a bag and drop it into the fryer? It would've been better. I'm happy that somebody is expressing themselves, but maybe watercolors? So when they asked how it was and I need to let you know that it was a long time for them to get to my table. OK they were in a rush. I can give them a little bit of grace on that but when they finally came to ask how it was. I told him the hush puppies were raw on the inside because, they were raw on the inside. They brought me out another order. These were burnt on the outside. So I told them that maybe they need to cut them in half and then drop that half a ball of batter into the fryer so that way they could get a balance of having the outside brown and crisp and the inside light and fluffy. It was at this point they told me there's cream cheese in the batter. This is not an excuse. This is somebody trying to be fancy. You're not fancy. You have a paper placemat on the table underneath this damp fish. No. Stop. Feel free to be creative with your hush puppies. But a hush puppy is traditionally a cornmeal batter. There was less cornmeal in that and more sadness. I should probably mention the service. It's Friday night, I'm a teacher, it's been a long year and the year is almost over. I was planning on having three beers. I had one. It was a nine dollar 10 ounce pour. I was not going to get up from that chair and I would've gladly have paid another $18 for two more beers but nobody ever asked if I wanted one. So I didn't have it. I just groused about the hush puppies. I'm not saying the additional beer would've made the hush puppies better, but I definitely would've forgotten to write this review. I will say again, that sitting outside was lovely and so was watching the people at Houck's get plenty of beer. read more

Food is nothing to rave about. Tastes fine, small portions and a bit pricy for what you get even in this economy. Service good Atmosphere open, a bit noisy when full. read more

Tried the Chicken linguine and it was good. Enjoyed the fried shrimp sandwich with a pickle and orange sauce dripped over it very good tasty. They also introduced a Derby grilled shrimp special with this this awesome pineapple salsa with different flavors delicious. Enjoyed cosmos. The service is Always great. Ambiance Nice. read more

Franny's Seafood - Seafood Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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this was my first time here. we thought it was excellent. first, we got the cheesesticks and they were huge. then, we got the crab ragoon hush puppies. they were excellent. we all ordered the fish and chips. the fish is hake which is a mild flavored white fish which resembles cod. the fries and onion rings were both good. my son got the linguine with lemon butter and capers. we all tasted it and thought it was fantastic. for dessert we got the Nutella ice cream pastry dish which was superb. our waiter, John, did a great job. we met the owner and was a pleasure to talk to. they give a military discount. the side salad was good. read more

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Clean Cheerful place next to Hauck's on Goss Food presentation was incredible and was delicious too. My daughter said best fish and chips ever had! The Crab claw was amazing too! Prices were midrange & definitely going back! read more

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Unfortunately I didn't get a picture of the Cap Cod Shrimp Roll but it was fantastic. I didn't get a picture because I ate it too fast. We went on a Tuesday during happy hour and the service was fast. It's a really cute place with indoor and outdoor dining. We got both desserts and loved them both. read more

Franny's Seafood - Mozzarella sticks - Seafood Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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We came here with a small group after thurby. It was perfect! Service was amazing, I can't remember our waitress' name but she was very sweet. Food was delicious!!! Onion rings and fries were to die for. Whole group was happy with their entree. Street parking. read more

Franny's Seafood - Fried fish - Seafood Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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We stopped by here and enjoyed a shrimp cocktail appetizer. It was one of the best that I have had and was so pleased in that it was prepared perfectly, nicely chilled, firm, and sweet flavor. Presentation was also fantastic with accompanying sauce. Waitstaff were extremely helpful and friendly and overall added to the experience. Looking forward to many return visits to sample more menu items. read more

So we waited like a month since it open to let it work out their kinks and I will say everything was fantastic when we checked it out. It's amazing to have a nice seafood restaurant in the Germantown neighborhood and I can see patrons coming in from all over to check it out. Service was prompt and timely in terms of spacing out drinks, apps and entree. I am sure the pictures speak for themselves. I have visited them twice an both times wonderful. Once was for happy hour when it was less hectic and the second time it was at the peak dinner traffic. It could get really loud in the restaurant when it's busy but I would take loud over lingering seafood smell. That's the nice thing about the place .. don't smell like raw seafood. I would highly recommend to give it a try and support local joint. read more

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The ambiance is giving classy. The staff is very friendly! The food is always fresh and delicious. The service is A1!! Rob was a fantastic waiter! Chad the general manager was very pleasant and has tarot card tattoos with a twist! His tat's were quality work!!! read more

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Frannys was great, I really enjoyed it! I love raw oysters, & their slush condiments were refreshing!! I also ordered salmon & Lima beans which I was a bit taken aback but honestly finished my entire plate! read more

Franny's Seafood - Oysters, salmon - Seafood Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

We stopped by Franny's for happy hour during the holidays! It's an incredibly welcoming atmosphere, with tall ceiling and brightly lit interior. We arrived around 4:15 pm during the weekday, we were immediately greeted and asked if we had reservations, which we did not. Fortunately, we were seated at a nearby two seater. Service was fast and friendly! Server went over happy hour menu and made a few suggestions. They have a great happy hour - $5 martinis and cosmos with a few appetizers including mozzarella sticks and oysters. Drinks and food came out fast - bar was packed and parties continued arriving while we dined there. Mozzarella sticks were fresh and homemade, three came in an order for $7. The owner came around and chatted with us - as the evening progressed, lights dimmed and it became more of an evening vibe. We'll be back! read more

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What a lovely addition to Louisville! Came here with a friend on a Friday evening to enjoy dinner and their happy hour. I ordered the cosmo to drink and it was so delicious!! We got the oysters and mozzarella sticks from the happy hour menu and loved them both. I got the shrimp basket, a bit on the expensive side but it was really good! And you get a nice decent portion. My friend got the fish and chips and she stated they were yummy. The staff was warm and explained everything to us. Very knowledgeable about the menu. The ambiance was very busy but it is lent. Not sure if that is why it was jam packed. I do recommend reservations. All in all will definitely be back and will recommend. Could be for family, date night or dinner with friends. read more

Franny's Seafood - Seafood Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

I'm having a tough time judging this place. The quality of the fish seemed very good and the service was wonderful. However... Fish and chips: the fish was so lightly breaded that it wasn't really crispy at all and when they played it half of it got soggy. The fries it was served with were bad. No seasoning, and not crispy. Fried fish sandwich: almost the same notes. The fish was so lightly breaded that it wasn't crispy at all. The bread was good however. I ordered a glass of bubbly and it was served at room temperature. Bleh. The ambiance was very clean, seaside, east coast. Seemed casual and family friendly I will be going back to try the clam chowder and oyster happy hour. read more

Franny's Seafood - Fish and chips - Seafood Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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My husband and I came here for our first time tonight. We were impressed! The hush puppies were absolutely delicious and we loved our meal. The service was great as well. read more

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Fantastic drinks, amazing seafood, and some of the best oysters around. The fish was perfectly cooked, and the bartender made the night memorable with excellent service and creative cocktails. Pomegranate cosmopolitan and Grapefruit Manhattan were amazing. Ambiance was perfect. Comfortable seating, lighting was amazing. It wasn't too loud. Highly recommend and will definitely return. read more

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We visited during lunch and there were plenty of seats available, but we had a reservation. We were immediately seated and water glasses filled. The main dining room area is bright with high ceiling that had controlled acoustics. We were able to quietly converse between the two of us. We skipped appetizers, but I will try the hush puppies next time. I ordered the fish and chips and hubby got the fried shrimp roll. Both came with fries. My cod was a nice size and so light, flaky with a batter that was light and well seasoned. The tarter had a mild dill balance and was perfect without overwhelming the mild fish. My fries were seasoned, a little softer than crispy but good. Hubby's roll was piled high with shrimp, the remoulade was balanced against the pickled onions. His fries were slightly crispier. We will definitely return. The Wait staff were welcoming and service was fast. read more

Franny's Seafood - Fish and Chips - Seafood Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Food was fairly good, prices more than fairly high. Service was better than average. Overall, more manner than substance, as most new restaurants these days appear to be. read more

Second attendance, but now at the bar. Wow. Same experience as the first. Sam, John and the GM Chad were on point and so was the food. I can't express how please we were with the happy hour experience. We live in Fisherville and both dont mind the drive downtown after a long weekend of work to meet up and just unwind with great food, drinks and service. If we lived acrossed the street, this venue would be sick of us. Love D&D read more

Franny's Seafood - Seafood Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

The most adorable place! Food was outstanding and affordable. We had the flounder and fried fish platter with the side salad. The salad was so good! Would return just for it. The fish entrees were amazing. Great atmosphere and food! read more

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Went to Franny's last night and it did not disappoint!! Brand new and already hitting it out of the park. We had fish and chips, blue dog bakery bread and pickled pickles And veggies and some great cocktails. WE sat at the bar and the service was impressive. Sam the bartender made me a custom request. I order the pomegranate cosmopolitan with a twist. HE added snow ball ice. IT was one of the best drinks I've had in a long time. THe place was packed and the owner Megan even stopped behind the bar and chatted even though they were super busy. She is just such a delightful person and absolutely knows what she is doing. ITs like fine dining but with a casual twist. Will definitely go back as the food was prepared so well. FRench fries were crispy and the fish batter spot on. THe blue dog bakery bread appetizer with added pickled veggies was just what we were looking for with our drinks. If you're looking for a new place to try check them out. read more

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I think it was nice to say I tried it. Atmosphere was nice. The server was great and the oysters were great! read more

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So excited for this place to have finally Opened! A unique upscale seafood place that has plenty of non-seafood options. Service was quick and the food was out within 15 minutes of ordering. Everything was amazing, we will definitely be going back! read more

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I hate to rate this restaurant low because I had such high hopes after seeing pictures of the food. Service was great but something is missing with the food.. it's like there is no seasoning on the food. Now the onion rings were 10/10 but the rest of the food was pretty bland. read more

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The wait staff is exceptional. I wanted fresh seafood and I was well pleased by the freshness of the seafood. We also had some non-fish eaters in our party who enjoyed the chicken piccatta. The whole table loved the crusty bread, salty butter, and pickled vegetable appetizer. Everyone was happy. We will be back. read more

Stopped in for the first time for lunch! We sat at the bar. The bartender was very personable & knowledgeable about the menu. He knew his stuff about the different types of oysters they offered & his recommendations were spot on! I got the fish & chips! Huge portions. Fish wasn't over breaded. Perfectly cooked! She got the salad with Salmon. She asked for medium rare & it was cooked perfectly. We will definitely be back! read more

There is something so restorative about a meal that feels like a warm embrace. At Franny's, the Seafood Chowder was more than just a starter; it felt like a quiet moment of comfort on a winter's day. The Pan-Fried Flounder was delicate & handled with such care, while the Fish & Chips had that perfect, golden crunch that speaks of a kitchen that truly respects tradition. Even the Fried Mozzarella felt like a thoughtful treat. Thank you, Franny's, for providing a space where the food is as bright as the hospitality. It's the kind of place that reminds you that a shared meal is the best kind of magic. We'll certainly be back when we need a little taste of the coast in the heart of the city. read more

Franny's Seafood - Franny's Fish & Chips. Big portion of breaded white fish atop a bed of seasoned fries. Delicious dill tartar sauce on the side. - Seafood Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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Lunchtime ambiance and service are really nice. The food? Clam chowder was splendid. I ordered it while waiting for two fish and chips to go. My partner enjoyed with the caveat that it was "okay". My meal was less than that. The breading was very softly cooked, close to mushy, and the fish piece fell apart. It was really not good. The price per meal was 20$ for fries, a less than sandwich sized piece of fish and two slices of lemon. A customer sitting next to me ordered a fish sandwich and fries for 15$. Larger piece of fish, some lettuce, a thick slice of tomato and the lemon. I feel cheated. I obviously paid 5$ more for less product. In addition, wasn't cooked correctly. A good fish dinner is difficult to find, but this place seems to care less about what goes out the door in a to go bag. My rating is the sum of a 1 for the fish dinner and and 5 for the clam chowder equaling 6/2=3 stars. I was fair. read more

Food was mostly good. Mozzarella sticks were delicious as was the accompanying marinara. Their draft beer selection was a little limited, and they were out of any lighter drinking lagers which would have perfectly accompanied my fish and chips. Which takes me to the fish and chips. The chips (fries) were okay, but seemed dry, although crispy, so points for that. The bigger problem was the fish. The problem is the fish is so tender, it just basically falls apart without any kind of satisfying crunch. You can't lift it up without it just falling into pieces. The batter ought to be just a tad thicker. Maybe the fish isn't completely dried when it's battered? It also doesn't seem like it was fried at a hot enough temperature. It's quite pale. The shrimp cocktail appetizer really should have more than 4 shrimp for the price. 6 would make it worth the menu price. Also, they could really use some sound deadening material, perhaps hung from the ceiling or walls. Other than that, I do like the simple and clean looking ambiance. It reminds me of a little place we visited down in Savannah, GA. The owner was there and spoke with us a little, and she seems super great. I really hope this place succeeds. It just needs a little tweaking here and there. read more

Great find. Charlie, waiter, was very entertaining. We shared a fish and chips which was fresh and flakey. Their fish may change daily to get the freshest catch. Today it was haddock. Loved the tartar sauce, very dilly, which I love. Had the sparkling Palermo which was quite lovely. We actually had our entree first. My husband next had the broiled oysters, they were absolutely fantastic, we both loved them. I also had the oysters on a half shell. Very fresh but I gotta talk about the accoutrements. Have traveled quite a bit and had a fair share of oysters, have never seen this! The pink was pickled onion grenada and the green in the middle was pickle grenada so the taste is mild but delectable. We finished with the key lime crème brûlée. Really found it to be quite terrific. I should have tried the chowder. Highly recommend. read more

Franny's Seafood - Oysters on half shell. - Seafood Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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Wanted to check out a new place on the first day of 2026! Franny's did not disappoint. Super cute and fresh looking on the inside when you walk in. They take reservations, which is always a bonus on my radar! This is up a notch on the scale of seafood restaurants, but not over the top for pricing. Get the clams casino! I haven't had those in years and what a treat. For me being a New Englander, getting fresh oysters in a land locked location has its challenges. Their oysters were on point and yummy. Fried mozzarella is a must as well to start. Fish and chips are always a test meal at a new seafood place. Large piece of fish, flaky and perfectly battered. Their fries also great, crispy on the outside with a bit of tender in the middle. Also got a bowl succotash and plate of sautéed spinach to share. Had to also try the New England seafood chowder. Loved the seafood chowder...it was lighter than New England clam chowder and loaded with all kinds of seafood. We had one person in out group dissent from our fish and chips and they ordered the pan fried flounder topped lump crab! Everything came out amazing and we were all quite full but we had to try the profiteroles. It was a large one filled with ice cream and drizzled in a chocolate sauce... plenty to share with 4 people. will go back to to try other options and of course clams casino!!! read more

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Great spot for a family lunch or dinner with some friends! Good Fried Fish, Clam Chowder, and a Shrimp Roll! ... And a Kids Menu! read more

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Celebrated my birthday there and was highly disappointed, food looks and smells really good but that's about it. On my table we had several different dishes and we all said the same thing, no taste and the fish lacks seasoning VERY BADLY. Another thing we told is that if we're not there by 7:30ish they run out of a few things and that's everyday. Not sure how to make sense of that concept for a new restaurant that just opened 90 days ago. Alot of items on the menu are unavailable because they run. A seafood restaurant that runs out of hush puppies is insane to me. Anywho service was okay, wasn't the best. read more

Fabulous happy hour 3-6 TWO YUMS UP Drinks are good and food is delicious Fish dinner is so wonderful and the Mozz sticks are great crunchy goodness and good price Definitely will be back read more

Fish and chips was large portion and VERY good! The batter fried cod was as good or better tier than any seafood we just had this winter in Florida! read more

The food is delicious. I ordered the smashed crab cake and fish and chips. The crab cake was a huge order and the fish was hot the way I like it. Service was fast and the martinis were great The atmosphere was friendly and without tv's everywhere people were actually talking to each other. A welcome change. I'll be back and I recommend people try it out. read more

This is going to be a hit, very nice restaurant with the best service I have e had on a restaurant in a long time , make sure and ask for Raven she is awsome! The food was delicious and presented as you would expect in a 5 star restaurant! HIGHLY RECOMMEND! read more

Franny's Seafood - Horseradish crusted flounder - Seafood Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Review: Franny's Seafood - Goss Avenue, Louisville If you like your seafood straightforward, fresh, and done right without any nonsense, Franny's is absolutely your place. We started with the raw bar, and the oysters were cold, clean, and briny in the best way. Served properly on ice with classic accompaniments, which is always a good sign. No gimmicks. Just quality. The New England seafood chowder was rich and comforting, loaded with flavor without being heavy. The kind of chowder that makes you slow down and actually enjoy it instead of rushing to the next bite. The butter lettuce salad was simple but crisp and fresh, a perfect reset before the main event. And the fish and chips? Outstanding. Golden, crunchy batter with flaky fish inside, seasoned fries, and solid tartar sauce. This is textbook fish and chips done the right way. No shortcuts. Dessert sealed the deal. The Boston cream profiteroles were indulgent without being over the top, and the brûlée had that perfect crack with a creamy center underneath. Worth saving room for. Always save room. Franny's feels like a neighborhood seafood spot that knows exactly what it is and doesn't try to be anything else. Comfortable, consistent, and confident. Great food, relaxed atmosphere, and a menu that rewards people who appreciate the classics. If you're on Goss Avenue and craving seafood, Franny's isn't just a good option. It's the right one read more

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