It was really good watch if have ulcers because it can be a bit spicy but overall it is very good

Went for a work event. Food was good staff was attentive and friendly. Private room was nice.

If you like food... go here! Amazing breakfast. Amazing service. I'm not sure how you get eggs to taste that good but wow, their breakfast was incredible. "Good food served with a smile" - because I literally could not put it any better. read more

Saffire Restaurant - New American Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

I was thrilled that Saffire was returning to Franklin so I had dinner with a friend the first week they opened. Sadly I was disappointed with the experience. I asked the waiter if the Old Fashioned came on a big rock and he assured me it was. When he returned with a huge glass of ice and bourbon I was naturally disappointed, I had to ask about the big rock and he blew it off saying oh I guess we ran out. For my meal I ordered the beet salad and crab cake. The salad was amazing but the crab cake was nothing special. My friend ordered the steak and said it was enjoyable but not great. I chalked the experience off to first week opening hiccups and decided to give it another try once they were open a bit. Fast Forward to a birthday dinner for 6 Once again I asked for the old fashioned on a big rock and was told no problem. Upon returning with our drinks we were told oh we ran out of those. Friday night at 6:30 and you're out? Our waitress was less than attentive for the dinner and seemed to be bothered with each question or request. The meal was tasty and came out pretty quick but none of us left feeling like they wanted to return. We will likely give it one more try in hopes that they are just trying to work out all the details of reopening. I sure hope so! read more

Service was good but food was not great. Several had meatloaf; which was like a brick; two had prime rib of which were not good. The fried chicken was great! Overall, not worth expense, wines were awful. read more

Service was good, catch of the day, halibut, was excellent! Love the vibe at the Factory and in the restaurant.

Atmosphere is fantastic. Great date night. Good lighting and love that they brought the bar back. Meatloaf was wonderful. Fig old fashioned perfect. Regular old fashioned was ok. Our big disappointment was the fish and grits, that was the smallest and most overdone piece of mahi mahi. For $45, it was terrible. Will be back to try more but if you only have a few dishes on the menu, every one of them should be an experience.. read more

The atmosphere was nice. Just a bit loud maybe for some people, but definitely a cool, hip space inside The Factory. The food and drinks were underwhelming and disappointing, considering the price point. Worst old fashioned I've ever had (was really watered down), and they charged $15 for it despite $12 listed on the menu. My wife told our server to have the bartender surprise her with a "signature" sweet cocktail because she was being indecisive. The server came back with a "sex on the beach." Disappointing. My wife and I both started with the gumbo. It was tasty and hot. Not near the best gumbo we've had, but good. They were out of the prime rib that I wanted (at 6:30pm?!?!) so I opted for their $44 ribeye special. The steak came and it was grey in color and looked well done. I then realized our server never asked me how I wanted my steak cooked. Shame on me because that should have been a red flag. After I cut into it, I could see it was medium well, so I asked our server about it, and she said that this steak is supposed to come medium as prepared. First, it was more medium well and second, who wants a $44 ribeye steak even medium?!?! I then opted for the $52 filet. It was much better, but not near the quality of what I would expect a $52 filet to be. Longhorn and Texas Roadhouse filets were on par with this one. My wife ordered the meatloaf and it was very good but not worth $36. The manager did give us a free dessert given that we had to send my steak back, but the chocolate pudding dessert was awful. We couldn't even eat it. We went and got Jeni's ice cream afterwards instead. All in all, the food (minus the dessert) was pretty good and at least served hot, but given the high price point and the many other available options around Franklin, Brentwood, and Nashville, we will not be returning to Saffire. There are soooo many other places where we could have gotten a much better meal for $147 (not including tip). read more

So glad Saffire is back and The Factory renovations are amazing. Our server Gary was the very best too!

SO glad this Franklin staple is back and better than ever! The original owners are back, and Saffire lives again. The staff are warm and welcoming, the ambience is perfect, and every dish was absolutely delicious. Steak biscuits, crab cake, fish and grits, meatloaf... we loved it all. Give it a try and fall in love with the 2024 version of this special restaurant! read more

Had dinner with my daughter and son in law; food was fantastic; David was our server-he was great knew everything about the wine/food; brought us a sample of the wines we had questions about; his dinner suggestions from the menu were fabulous he was so attentive and friendly will go back again for sure! read more

Food was good. Waiter was irritating. Thought he was a comic.....first three minutes was fine, but after that, just annoying. Had that not happened, might have been a 4.5 rating. Quality fine dining does not require waiter interference. read more

I have to say that I am glad that Saffire Restaurant is back! Although it was a busy Friday night, everything was impeccable. The ambiance was lively; however, it was not intrusive. The food - I started with the beef tartare. Never had anything like this creation, but it was phenomenal. The beef mixed with tahini, garlic aioli, and brûlée onions, and served with crostinis made for the perfect appetizer. For my entree, I had the Legendary Chicken Fried Chicken with double Vermont White Cheddar-n-Mac. The chicken was crispy and not greasy; the mac had the layered balance of both cheese and pasta. The portion size was very appropriate and for satiety; similar to European portion sizes. I finalized the meal with their famous berry cobbler. With its bumpy crust and scoop of vanilla ice cream with a cup of coffee made for the perfect end of the meal. My server Egle was the best. Although Egle had a full section, never once did I feel that I needed to wait for anything. She was very personable, friendly, and she did a great job making sure that her section was taken care of as well as being a team player with the rest of the restaurant staff. Another shout out to Torrey, the General Manager, for ensuring satisfaction throughout the whole experience. Saffire Restaurant, in its prime location, will be my go to place for elevated comfort food and its charmed personality. To those reading this, make this gem your stop when in the Franklin, Tennessee area. read more

Loved everything about the experience and the food is absolutely amazing. I had the double cut pork chop. It's HUGE and so tender and Smokey from being cooked over the open fire. The service was so attentive and polite as well. We will definitely be going back soon! read more

Sapphire is back and better than ever! My husband and I went out for a date night and can't recommend this place enough. Each table at Sapphire has a unique cozy feel, and the menu is . For an appetizer, we had the Sapphire Steak Biscuits. I chose the Roasted Beets Salad to follow, and the whipped goat cheese was to die for. Simple ingredients make each entree special, but in my opinion the Creole Shrimp and Grits are a must. Our service was great, the drink menu was unique- offering some great non-alcoholic options which I love- and we can't wait to try out lunch! read more

The food was excellent and the service was great. We go there for special occasions if we are in the area.

I took two guests for a birthday lunch today and it was a five star meal. We started off with the cauliflower appetizer, which was delicious. The gentleman of our party had the French dip and ravished it and loved the thin crisp fries. The other guest had a fish sandwich and a beautiful side salad. I had a burger with a side salad that was equally delicious. The service was fantastic. The ambience was perfect on a sunny day. We couldn't have had a better day or meal kudos to such a welcome addition to the Franklin I will be going back. I highly recommend it. read more

The atmosphere was so inviting. We were greeted with smiles on the staff's faces and happy to be there! The staff was so attentive to our every need! The food was cooked to perfection and everything we had was delicious! We had 2 appetizers, steak and biscuits and BBQ shrimp and we had filet mignon and both were cooked perfectly and served right on time! We will return! read more

Excellent food , great oysters on the half shell service is excellent! Great southern fusion tucked away in a corner of the factory , a must try type of place ! read more

Food was excellent. I had the shrimp and grits and the grits were so creamy and good. The creole sauce was very different but great. Husband had the chicken fried chicken and said it was delicious. Love the new look and feel at the factory. read more

Saffire 1.0 was without a doubt our favorite dining spot in Franklin. This was our second attempt to try and recapture some of the magic that once was. We arrived early to meet friends at the bar before dinner. While we grabbed our drinks early, our other 3 companions sat at the bar for over 20 minutes with drink menus and no one bothered to take their order. Finally we gave up and went straight to our awaiting table. Speaking of tables, as soon as we were seated we noticed the table was rocking back and forth on the uneven floors. While the waitress was very attentive and tried to remedy this as soon as she saw us, this is a very temporary fix for a long term problem. Something needs to be done to fix the uneven floors and wobbly tables. As for the food, I ordered the burger and was very pleased. Two other table mates had salads so it's hard to mess that up. One person ordered the prime rib and it came out barely warm. Our steak biscuits were very tasty, but only 1/3 of the size as Saffire 1.0 restaurant. We left around 8:30 (on a Saturday night) and there were empty tables everywhere and no one at the bar. Sadly, I'm not real compelled to come back. Very disappointing experience. Lack of attention to detail can kill a restaurant. You be the judge. read more

First time visiting The Saffire. When I heard that it was a reopening establishment from friends, I knew it had to be good. I was unable to get there on time so I missed lunch/brunch. The two bartenders Derek and David still made me feel welcomed with full drinks and great recommendations! I got the cocktail, "you're turning violet, violet". Delicious! I also got the chance to meet both managers. Both were amazing and interacted with guests and employees in a professional yet fun manner! Will definitely be back. Can't wait to try the food! read more

Saffire Restaurant - New American Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

Awesome experience from start to finish! Can't ever go wrong with the BBQ shrimp, and the Filet was cooked perfectly. Service was great and the manager made a point to come over say hello and check on us, made us feel like regulars already. Definitely apart of my restaurant rotation! read more

If you were a fan of Saffire before they closed in 2017, prepare to be deeply disappointed. This is not the same Saffire. I wish I never went back. It's disorganized, and the food/drink is average (at best). It looks like the exact same menu they use at The Southern, but they just put a few tweaks on the Saffire menu to look clever. Honestly, everything about the place just screamed "laziness" the second we walked in the door. read more

Saffire Restaurant - Actual photo of our appetizer!? - New American Near Me - Franklin, Tennessee

So glad to see Saffire back in Franklin. This is my favorite restaurant. The Cauliflower starter and Risotto are my favorites so far. Also, the cocktail list is so good. They make the best old fashioned I've ever had. read more

Extremely disappointing experience- party of 8 - all reported food arriving cold, after long wait. One order completely incorrect & server passed it off as his ears being "stuffed up"' so he heard incorrectly. Indeed, it a loud environment. A manager intervened and comped the dinner, and eventually brought the correct dish - but too late - there wasn't time to eat before we had to leave for the theater. 4 of us had the burger and it was honestly one of the worst I've ever had - dry bun, cold meat and so much mayonnaise it was just a mess. Fries were cold and pathetic. I had better stop this now, I'd rather forget the place. Never again. read more

Had the opportunity to try out Saffire's lunch menu for their up and coming reopening in Franklin! Everything was delicious! We had the truffle fries, roasted cauliflower, mushroom risotto, and saffire burger. We also tried the salted caramel espresso martini, the yuzu lavender spritz, and the autumn old fashioned. The espresso was DEFINITELY our favorite but everything was really tasty! We're excited to go back and try their dinner menu! read more

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I knew I liked grits but after brunch here I realized I REALLY like grits. Very cute vibe and great food. So glad we stopped by!

The OG saffire was one of my favorite restaurants, so I was THRILLED to be able to come back for their grand re opening week. The peach glazed pork chop was fantastic, exactly as good as I remembered (if not better!), our service was exceptional, and the cocktails were so so good (I had the grapefruit tequila drink). I'll be back! read more

Blue ribbon salad was all iceberg and the worst part of iceberg. Literally no green lettuce. Two of us had that with Chicken. Bad menu choice, but otherwise the place is fine. read more

We had a great dining experience at Saffire tonight! Our server, David, was fantastic. He answered our questions, made recommendations and was attentive. The food was delicious and beautifully presented. The quick delivery of cheddar/chive biscuits was a great way to start our meal. We enjoyed every bite of the roasted cauliflower, blue ribbon salad, meatloaf and prime rib. Also, my husband said the Autumn Old Fashioned was one of the best he's had. Although we read that the restaurant could be noisy, we did not experience that. We could easily carry on a conversation in our booth. We greatly appreciated our date night. read more

One of the best dining experiences I've had in Nashville. Incredible food & impeccable service. The Meatloaf will blow your mind!

Our first visit. Our meals were excellent, the craft cocktails were great, and the service was spot on. A great venue. We'll go back.

WONDERFUL experience! I love the casual yet beautiful ambiance, gourmet food, and excellent service!! They know what they are doing, from A+ hospitality to creative and delicious food and cocktails. It's not far from Nashville, so it's a great place for a special evening or fun lunch on the beautiful patio. We will be back for sure! read more

Steak biscuits are a must, beet salad was recommended by our server and it was excellent. Love that this Franklin staple is back!

Omg SAFFIRE IS BACK!! And better than ever I might add. The food and service were top notch! We started with the Steak Biscuits and these are a MUST. They must have a fairy in the back making the biscuits because they literally melt in your mouth and the steak is so flavorful and tender! The beet salad was sooooooooooo good. The contrast between the sweet beet and the salty cheese and the citrus was just the perfect combo. Also shared the calamari salad and that may have been one of my favorite things. So good I didn't get a pic! The fish sandwich was cooked PERFECTLY and loved the dip sandwich as well. Dessert was a treat! The cheesecake may have been the fluffiest cheesecake on earth and even turned a non-cheesecake fan into one, but the star of the sweets was definitely the blueberry cobbler. The atmosphere was fantastic and so were the cocktails. Service was amazing. Get to Saffire in the Factory ASAP!!! read more

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So happy that Saffire is back! The new location is so beautiful, especially around sunset. The calamari is the best I've ever had (and that's a lot coming from me). My husband and I split the steak biscuits and they were fabulous! read more

SO worth the drive from Green Hills to experience this treasure of a restaurant. Our bartender, drinks, the wait staff and managers, and the great food lived up to the old Saffire standards that we've all loved and missed. Welcome back, Saffire! You're on our "go to" list!!! read more

Saffire is just as wonderful as I remember it. The staff makes you feel like you are family, the steak and biscuits melted in our mouths, the hospitality is unparalleled! . This was my friend's first visit and we've already made reservations for next week. Thank you for coming back read more

We were so excited to return to one of our favorites, but it was so loud that conversation was impossible. What a huge disappointment. Also if you are dairy-free, there is nothing on the menu. They made me a "salad" that had zero dressing, just beets and lettuce. Afterwards I asked the manager to consider adding a DF item to the menu and he said, "we can do anything on the menu, just ask for no butter! For example the risotto!" So that went nowhere. read more