Best fried chicken ever!! Great service and comfortable atmosphere! Thankyou to Puckets!!!

We eat breakfast at Puckett's often. And this is one of those "if you know, you know" situations. I order a bowl of their grits and have them top it with two eggs over easy. That's it. No hacks, no substitutions, no overthinking it, just a quietly elite Southern breakfast move that feels like it deserves its own line on the menu. The foundation is what makes it work. The grits here are genuinely excellent, creamy, well-seasoned, and clearly made with intention. And it's not a small scoop either; the bowl is three side orders of grits. This is not a light breakfast situation. One practical note: they're thick enough that they show up without a spoon. Not a complaint, just a moment of "respect the density." Once you break the yolks, though, everything loosens up into that rich, cohesive, borderline dangerous comfort food zone. What stands out is how unbothered the kitchen is about it. It comes out clean, properly executed, no questions asked, as if this is just a completely normal, correct way to eat breakfast. Bottom line: simple, rooted in Southern tradition, and easily one of the best ways to experience Puckett's grits. read more

Puckett's Restaurant - After: Clean Plate Clubber - Barbeque Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

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A local Tennessee institution, Puckett's in Franklin is housed in a wonderful historic building in the downtown core Fantastic Southern food - at breakfast, the buttermilk biscuits were melt in the mouth as an accompaniment to a delicately prepared veggie omelette, with the wonderful mild diner coffee that I so enjoy A great gesture on the menu was the 2004 priced basic egg breakfast at $4 - it's so cool to see an establishment sharing the pain in these times of continually escalating prices Impeccable service from a gracious local gent with THE most charming Southern drawl made for a great start to Memorial Day in 2026 You will not be disappointed read more

Here's the revised version with no bold text and no em dashes: If Broadway is Nashville at its loudest, Puckett's Grocery & Restaurant is Nashville at its most comfortable. Located in a quieter, more bookish neighborhood, this was the perfect follow-up to a night of Broadway chaos during a work trip. Founded in the 1950s as a country grocery, Puckett's still has that warm, old-school ambience, but the food is absolutely fine-dining quality. The Sampler Platter is the way to go. Every appetizer was a hit. The shrimp and grits were creamy, savory, and perfectly executed. Relaxed, local, and genuinely excellent. Live music is limited to weekends and Third Thursdays at this location, which keeps the vibe calm and conversational. read more

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I used to take customers to the downtown location all the time for lunch. It was always good. We were in town visiting and made reservations for dinner and to see the Friday night music. Our meals were really good. The half rack of ribs were tender, moist, and fell off the bone. The sides, potato salad and baked beans, both delicious. The mojo pasta with shrimp, chicken, and sausage in creole sauce was outstanding as well. Our waitress was attentive helpful with menu suggestions. I highly recommend both our dinner items. Oh, the music act was excellent. Loved the whole experience. read more

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Great service and food at this cute neighborhood gem in Franklin. Franklin is the cutest town and Pucketts matches that vibe with strong southern hospitality. Everything was fantastic from the old fashioned cocktail to every item on the appetizer sampler. The sampler had pimento cheese balls with pepper Jelly, fried green tomatoes, some of the best pickles I've ever had, saltine crackers, smoked sausage and this amazing ball of goodness called boudin. Everything was perfection! The shrimp and grits with collard greens was lick the bowl good! The catfish is what they are known for and it did not disappoint. A huge hunk of flakey fish with the crispiest corneal crust. The fruit cobbler dessert was full of berries and well balanced with a not too sweet crust! Only thing was we wished they had live music! Worth the drive! read more

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10/10 recommend the Music City Hot Chicken Sandwich! The chicken was so tender and flavorful and I loved that it was served on Texas toast. We went on a Sunday at lunchtime and they were busy, but we were seated quickly and the service was great! read more

Puckett's Restaurant - Music City Hot Chicken Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

People love this place and it comes highly recommended. The restaurant has good vibes, you'll hear chatter about everything under the sun son, glass clanking, laughter, and people coming in and out all evening. The service is helpful. Overall my food was just okay, the menu has these little pointing fingers for their popular meals. I don't eat much meatloaf, honestly it is very rare that that me eating meatloaf happens. I decided to go for it and....i make better meatloaf in the rare occasion I make it. Disappointing loading. The mashed potatoes were decent and the gravy good. After that I don't know what to think, and the cobbler mediocre at best. Would I visit again? You likely wouldn't guess that I would say "yes would". BUT I'm trying something totally different!!! read more

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You can't come to Nashville and not come to Puckett's. We met up with some friends here for breakfast and it's was beyond amazing! Our waiter was great and helpful, as Soon as we got there she got our drinks order in & I got Their sweet tea to start off was so refreshing. Their food selection is mind blowing I ended up getting their Brisket Hash and it was the perfect combo and the flavors were great. We also got their Kings French toast these ARE a MUST the peanut butter flavor just makes them so good and not overly sweet but just right. Let's just say we licked the plates clean. The food here is just Simply Delicious! The ambiance here is great in the weekends they have live music as well and have a stage for that as well. Their little shop with souvenirs is great, lots of merch and different t-shirts, caps and mugs and more. Their bathrooms were clean a little snug in there but clean overall. Great for big groups but make a reservation beforehand to guarantee you a spot. Can't wait to be back! If you are in town come enjoy this Gem read more

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Cold food, uncooked toast, over cooked sausage, like leather pucks, minimal service. Way too dark to enjoy your food. Excellent omelet!!!!! read more

The customer service is lacking at this location. We walked in aren't even greeted I had to ask if we should seat ourselves before the two girls sitting there actually acknowledged us. Then it took awhile before anyone came over to assist us at the table. Pricey for the item portions served. It's average bbq their sauce is good though recommend that. You can buy it in house and online. read more

Food was amazing! My husband got the chicken fried chicken. I got the shrimp and grits. We had the peach cobbler for dessert. Server excellent! We would come back. read more

Puckett's Restaurant - Shrimp & Grits - Barbeque Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

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We stopped here to break up our drive to Destin Florida. It was perfect and exactly what we hoped for! We were running late to our reservation but were able to sit right away and it wasn't super busy (6pm on a Saturday). Food was great and live music was awesome! Not crazy loud or rowdy so perfect for the family and still able to have a conversation. Kids loved the burger and Mac n cheese. Fries did have a sweet seasoning that wasn't a favorite. Ribs were ok and brisket was great! Cobb salad with fried chicken was super yummy and homemade ranch dressing was great!! Highly recommend. read more

Puckett's Restaurant - Barbeque Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

The food was good. The atmosphere was great and the service was superb. We started with the brisket chilli and it was good but more like a brisket stew. For supper I got the shrimp and grits, it was tasty especially the collards on top is a nice touch. The grits were seasoned well but a little too thick. I had better before in Alabama but these were good. My husband had the trout and he liked it. My daughter had the salad and added grilled chicken. Our friends had chicken fried breast and fried chicken. Everything was good. read more

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There is street parking available in front of and around the restaurant. We went on a week night and were able to be seated right away. It has an old grocery store feel but also fun with the ode to music. The service was really good, our waitress was lovely, efficient and checked in often. My husband and I shared the sampler. I really enjoyed the brisket, chicken and sausage. I wasn't a fan of the ham. I really liked the baked beans and potato salad. My husband enjoyed the collard greens and chicken and was happy it wasn't salty. We will definitely come back and hopefully on a live music night. read more

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We absolutely love Puckett's -- it's our go-to spot whenever we're in Franklin. I can always count on finding a Jackalope Bear Walker on tap (thank you for that!). This visit was extra special because we arrived on a night with three singer-songwriters performing -- such a fun experience! The dining room and stage create an intimate, cozy vibe that makes you feel right at home. Service is always amazing here, and this night was no exception. We started with the pimento cheese bites, served with pepper jelly -- so good! For mains, I had the Homemade Chicken Salad Sandwich and loved the crunch of pecans and sweetness of grapes. My tablemate had the Chicken Fried Chicken with mashed potatoes and green beans -- absolutely delicious. Portions are generous, and the food feels like something your grandmother would make. We peeked at the dessert menu but were too full this time. Breakfast is still on our list for next visit -- can't wait! read more

Puckett's Restaurant - Chicken Fried Chicken - Barbeque Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

Known for their Southern home recipes,I knew I had to eat at their location in Franklin. They have some of the best slow cooked BBQ in the state. We stopped in for lunch and were seated immediately. The waitress was very friendly and suggested I try their Puckett's Brew which was a nice light lager. I couldn't decide on which appetizer I wanted so I ordered their Cherry Smoked wings with whiskey glaze and Pimento cheese bites with pepper jelly. Both were amazing. On each table they have bottles of their BBQ sauces and Pepper sauce. They were so good I purchased a few of them. My wife had the Cherry Smoked Pulled Pork Taco Salad. She loved it! With locations throughout Tennessee and Alabama,this is a must stop to try their slow cooked BBQ! read more

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Stopped in on 10/11 while visiting Franklin! The wait was wild as they were super busy which was understandable. The food was great, they give you such a large portion. The staff were all friendly as well! Shoutout Hannah, you were super sweet! read more

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There wasn't a whole lot to choose from in Franklins, but I think we found the best! I'm not a huge BBQ fan, but I'd become one fast if I lived in Franklin. The BBQ was so tender, and Iouldnt stop taste testing the two delicious BBQ sauces on the table. Yum, they were even good on my fries. The Cole slaw was fresh and not smothered in Mayo, so was an A. My husband attempted to be healthy, but I noted his salad was fried chicken, tons of bacon, and lots of blue cheese dressing (so why bother...he's a huge meat eater, so go for the bbq). Our friends were teetering on the edge, wanting the cobbler (I think it was peach) but our lunch was just too hearty to justify it, definitely worth your while! read more

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This place was recommended by so many people we knew we'd be missing something if we didn't go. Online reservations weren't available so thought we'd call. Glad we did! They could take us in 15 min so we literally jumped in the car. Fantastic server, fun and engaging. Helped me do recon with one of the guys in the band, thought I went to college with him but, nope. Two orders of brisket nachos and cocktails all around, great music, and an impromptu song from a patron they convinced to join them on stage. (That probably happens a lot but this was no karaoke moment. The guy was amazing!) All around very fun evening that almost didn't happen. read more

Puckett's Restaurant - Brisket nachos - Barbeque Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

Loved it! A Nashville classic! Had the smoked meatloaf pimento cheese bites were a great tic starter. Just wish the musicians played longer. Great music. Servers are busy, so kinda slow. read more

Our first meal in Tennessee was here Had great Yelp reviews so decided to give it a try Very very busy for a Tuesday at 1 Got seated right away Unfortunately staff was just rushing Really not attentive to Us!! Food was ok Nothing great or special Nice restaurant though Wouldn't come back Parking was $18 as you can only park in a parking structure and walk there Is it a very loud restaurant read more

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Have visited this eatery a few times with the last time being maybe 5-6 years ago. Typically very good experience. Came with some friends yesterday for dinner. Had our choice of indoor or outdoor seating. We chose to be seated outdoors with our group of 4. The temperature outdoor was warm but tolerable. Unfortunately we did not count on the flies. They were definitely a nuisance during the entire meal. Also the table that we were seated really could not support 4 adults ordering full meals. We were cramped. We asked to be moved to a double table and were accommodated. Now moving on to the food. Ordered the bbq nachos as appetizer. Overall the nachos were okay. Coming from Memphis there are much better bbq nachos at many of the bbq joints there. Noted that the nachos did not have that much bbq meat in it and the pieces in it were not well shredded. Nacho chips were ok as well as the cheese sauce. I got the smoked meatloaf and it was good but not as smoky tasting as I had expected. The mashed potato was good. I substituted the green beans with the Mac and cheese. I thought that was very good. Wife ordered the cheesesteak sandwich with fries. It was good. The other couple ordered the bbq platter with brisket, potato fries, bbq beans with an extra side of red beans and rice. All of that was very good. So besides the ambiance which was our choice for outdoors but not the table size and the so so bbq nachos our experience was ok to good. Our server was good and attentive. So before you consider eating outdoor in the summer remember those pesky flies that can ruin your meal vibes. So for this review I need to give Pucketts a 3.5 overall. read more

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Whenever we are in Franklin, we make it a point to visit Pucketts. The wait staff is always friendly and provides excellent service. The food is always delicious and is a great example of southern cooking. The live entertainment adds to the experience. The place is suitable for couples and families. read more

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We made a reservation for 6 online for 5:15 today. I called to verify my reservation went through and that they could accommodate dairy and egg allergies. Spoke with the hostess and she confirmed my reservation and that they could accommodate the allergies. As a parent of an allergy kid on vacation, it's so hard to find a restaurant and I was so excited. We walked in at 5:13 and were told we will seat you but you need to be done by 6:45 for the next reservation. Repeating the same sentence in a slow condescending way doesn't help me make any more sense of what's happening... I worked in the restaurant industry for 10+ years and that's something they should've informed us in the phone. 1.5 hours works for parties of 2-4 but 6 can be tough. We agreed however because we pretty much knew what we wanted. I was very annoyed they didn't tell us until we got there when it was essentially too late to say no. We got sat right outside the kitchen which we didn't love but it was with Tristan who made up for the hostess and seating situation. He was fantastic and so personable. He was also the bartender so we waited between courses to order which we were fine with, however this wasn't going to be an hour and a half dinner. We explained what we were told and he took great care of us. He was reassuring and made sure my daughters food was done correctly. The drinks were delicious! The fried chicken was amazing, I enjoyed my brisket and my husband's pulled pork was good. Needed a bit more flavor but not bad. Mac and cheese was fabulous! If you haven't tried the fried green tomatoes... you HAVE to! It was busy the whole time and we could tell how popular a place it is. Truly we enjoyed our time and didn't feel rushed or forgotten. Tristan did a great job at taking time with us all, my 3 year old included, and we all enjoyed ourselves. I hope they start earning people in advance of they need to leave by a certain time and I hope management realizes how awesome Tristan is. He saved the night! read more

This place was full of locals at lunchtime in Franklin so we knew it would be good. The service was friendly and it was cutely decorated. The salad I ordered came in two sizes and I ordered the small which was plenty big and tasty. My husband really enjoyed the whiskey glazed cherry smoked wings along with the pimento cheese bites. They have a fruit tea that I wanted to try but they were already sold out. read more

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Service and atmosphere were amazing. Couldn't say better things about our server. I never leave bad reviews but want to give feedback for positive change because we definitely want to give it another shot... brisket was dryer than anything we have ever had before. We ended up bringing it home for our dog lol! Here's the photo. I'm surprised they let this come to the table. We prefer the BBQ spot that's a drive through down the street. read more

Puckett's Restaurant - Brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

Great food and service. I would make sure to stop if your nearby! The shrimp and grits are amazing and the peach cobbler was delicious! Cute interior, with some fun branded merchandise to take home. read more

Great food and great vibes! I love the chicken fried chicken. The live music is always good. Family friendly and great service

Stopped in the evening for dinner during a work trip and loved everything about it! The vibe, live music, unique atmosphere, and great food! Our waiter was also very helpful deciding what to get. Recommend! read more

Had the brisket, it was tough. Like it was taken out of oven at 205 degrees instead I'd 198 degrees and allowed to rest properly. Not impressed. read more

Excellent food, service, and ambiance! Puckett's is a "go to" on any occasion. On occasion, one might run into a celebrity. read more

Great food! Clean place with fast service. Old-fashioned southern hospitality. We were greeted with a genuine, happy smile and seated promptly. Clean resteraunt. Friendly waiter took out orders and we got the food fast. Hot food. Delicious!! Wonderful flavors. Generous serving sizes. Clean, functioning restrooms. Great experience! Reasonable prices. Highly recommended! A+ read more

Puckett's Restaurant - Barbecued turkey breast, turnip greens, baked beans, hoe cakes, Sweet Potato Fries - Barbeque Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

Receptionist was very rude. Wanted to sit outside for a party of six. She said I asked a lady to move at a table so we could sit down, which I didn't. We went and ate at Edley's at the Factory. read more

Delicious southern style restaurant! The gumbo was hearty and rich, rice perfectly al dente. The hot Nashville chicken was perfectly seasoned, crunchy and juicy (with a little kick). Bbq pork was full of flavor and the sauces brought it to the next level. The charming general store ambiance combined with a cozy country kitchen vibe and sweet service made for a truly memorable meal. read more

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Chicken-fried chicken with the mashed potatoes and green beans is a fantastic choice. My daughter had the trout which I will definitely order next time. We also had some fried green beans that were delicious with a side of ranch. The best brownie dessert ever! The wait staff is top notch and very friendly. read more

Puckett's Restaurant - Fried green bean and ranch appetizer. - Barbeque Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

Stopped in for dinner on a business trip. We didn't wait long at all for a table. They were celebrating their 20th anniversary and it was a very hopping place on a Tuesday. The live music was good. The food was very tasty and so were the drinks. read more

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I was in town visiting a friend and they raved about Puckett's. So had to try it. The reviews look spectacular! We went for a later lunch on Sunday and expected a long wait. Maybe it wasn't long because it was so cold outside. They sat us immediately and very quick to get our drink orders. I ordered the chicken fried chicken with green beans and mashed potatoes. They also include a corn bread/roll. Wasn't terribly impressed with that. They also put barely enough white gravy to cover 1/4 of the chicken. I had to ask for more and it still wasn't a ton. Maybe be a little more portion size on the gravy in the future. The chicken was really good though as was the mashed potatoes. We got two desserts to share. The bread pudding and cobbler of the day was peach. The bread pudding was DA BOMB! great taste and filling. The peach cobbler I could have left. Barely any peaches, too dry and the dough was way too thick and like cake consistency. I would come back but wouldn't order the cobblers again. read more

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Food was wonderful, the music was great and fun. Always love visiting Puckett in Franklin!

Did not appreciate the lack of communication from Pucketts in trying to plan a birthday brunch for my daughter. Tried to call - told to email. Emailed -no response. Called back - said no problem come on in but call an hour before. Called an hour before - told they couldn't save us a table. waited forty minutes only to be told breakfast is over. The whole thing was a brunch. Would have definitely gone somewhere else Manager's attitude was indifferent Go somewhere else read more