Been wanting to try this place for awhile! Plenty of parking across the street and around the building. Restaurant is super open with plenty of mixed seating, appeared very clean. Service was extremely friendly & attentive. Menu wasn't overly complex and food was priced reasonably. Food came out hot and as ordered with generous portion sizes, highly recommend stopping in if you're in Franklin! read more

Serve Restaurant & Taphouse - Fish sandwhich & hush puppies - New American Near Me - Franklin, Virginia

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Well the third time here in a year and I will use one word - consistent! Our meals and service were again perfect. I had the 1st and Main again and this time the wifey had a BLT on Sourdough. She loved it and my burp was just as great as last visit. Place was clean and looked great. I will also say one of those little places that gives you an idea what the behind the doors look like is the restrooms. We found them also clean and well kept. Our server was attentive and as sweet as the day is long. Again I've said it before and will say it again - eat here and enjoy. read more

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Excellent Ahi, delicious meatloaf, peach cobbler supurb, the entire dinner experience was fabulous. Server Mattie was exceptional. She recommended the perfect wines and was promt and friendly. We will definitely return. read more

Atmosphere was airy and clean. Waitress was sweet and attentive. My husband had the smothered chicken and mashed potatoes and mac and cheese. Best smothered chicken and mac and cheese we've ever tasted. Next level. I had the chicken salad sandwich with sweet potato fries and pasta salad. All was amazing. We will drive the hour to go back. Sooo good! Worth every penny. Dessert (chocolate something) was amazing. Desserts are expensive, but they taste expensive-ours had some kind of almond truffle with hard chocolate. read more

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We were cutting across Virginia 58 from Portsmouth on our way to I-85 the other night, heading South to visit family. I knew if we continued on, Cracker Barrel would be our only dinner option. I suggested we look for something in Franklin. I'm so glad that occurred to me because it led us to Serve. The dining room is spacious and airy with a layout that makes it convenient for both guests and staff to make their way around the floor. The room is very well maintained. I asked our server if they had just opened and was surprised to hear the restaurant has been there for five years. Even the restrooms are nice. The menu offers a wide variety of choices. So many things looked good that it made it difficult to decide. Every time a served walked by with a dish for another table, it became the new thing I had to try. We finally decided on Bronco Beet salads (roasted mixed beets, candied pecans, feta, and greens with balsamic dressing), a meatloaf sandwich with Brussels, and a blonde farmer flatbread (white sauce, carmelized onions, spinach, bacon, and mozzarella). The portion sizes were beyond generous and everything was delicious. The beat salad was really tasty. We both enjoyed it. We each ordered a half salad, which was still huge. We could have easily split one of the half salads. The chef is not stingy with any of the ingredients. The salad was chock full of pecans, beets, and feta. The basaltic dressing was also delicious. The meatloaf sandwich was served on a brioche bun with a sweet house sauce and some breaded and deep fried cheese curds in the sandwich. It comes with a choice of sides and I opted for their roasted Brussels sprouts. These were roasted dark and flavorful and served in a small dish of syrup. If there weren't so many other things to try on the menu, I'd absolutely order this again. The flatbread was huge and steamy right out of the oven. It was a wonderful break from traditional pizza sauce, with the white sauce allowing the sweet flavor of the carmelized onions and the smoky crunch of the bacon to be the stars of the dish. It was too large to finish while we were dining, but the leftovers made for a great road snack a few hours further into our journey. Franklin's about an hour from home for us, which puts this restaurant a bit out of our travel radius for regular visits, but it's absolutely on our list now whenever we are out that way on Route 58. read more

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Awesome food, great service and a nice clean place at a decent price. Have eaten several times and never disappointed.

We had two different wraps both good and those sweet potato fries damn good Tea was what we call in the south SWEET Good 35 minutes ride out on motorcycle read more

This place is decent. It is roomy, clean, and plenty of menu options. The service is on point both times we visited, and prices are pretty decent. I was not overly impressed by their Buffalo wrap (in Buffalo, we serve our Buffalo wraps with ranch or bleu cheese, lettuce, tomato, mozarella or cheddar- I'm not sure what went wrong with this wrap for me but pickles on a Buffalo wrap.. unheard of ). We have been here twice so far and both times I felt like the food is okay, just need to find that right menu item for me! I will certainly be back, probably one of the best restaurants in the area- all of the locals recommend it. read more

Our food was so delicious!! My family enjoyed lunch at Serve while visiting Franklin for the day. The service was outstanding. The atmosphere and location were perfect! Thanks for a wonderful time!! Can't wait for my next visit! read more

This place is great- it's super open and has a bright clean feeling to it. The tables are all spaced apart, which is nice to not feel packed in like a sardine, especially these days! Their drinks are delicious (I had many of their margaritas) and the flatbread pizza was so good! The second time I went, I tried the Mediterranean salad, and the olives were just black olives from a can, which I feel like they should always be kalamata olives on a Mediterranean salad, but that's okay- I just won't order that again. Everything else was delicious! I can't wait to come to downtown Franklin again to eat here! read more

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The quality of food is superior in the weight. Staff was awesome. Always made sure I had everything I needed. The atmosphere was very welcoming. I will definitely be going back. A five star review absolutely. read more

This place is just great is the food is incredible. I love the shrimp the best but my husband loves the meatloaf together.

Let's talk friends! We live in Suffolk and rarely go into Franklin for anything but we wanted to try something new with out going to far out and my fellow Yelpers led us to this super quaint spot. I said quaint but it is nice and open, plenty of space for sure. Hey don't give 5 stars often but they earned it. Why? Keep reading friends.. Parking: Huge lot right out front gave us ample parking space. The welcome: We were immediately greeted by Caitlin (?) with a smile and asked our preference of a booth or table. She took us over to a roomy little booth and informed us that the server would be right over. Atmosphere: So nice! Clean and inviting. Rather bright and nicely decorated. Bathroom: Single restroom that was clean too. Now the food! Baybeeeeeee that flatbread was so good! We got the all meat one and it was perfect. We also ordered the wings, extra crispy, with the house dry rub. Listen, it didn't disappoint! Came out hot and crispy and enough for 3 of us to share. Next, my daughter had the jumbo shrimp with 2 sides, fries and Mac n cheese, hubs had the Stromboli and I had the crispy chicken sandwich with a side house salad. Everything and I mean everything, came out hot, order correct, and quickly. The shrimp were so big and juicy! Listen we enjoyed it all! Bailey our server was sweet, attentive and on it with the drink refills. We will definitely come back.. I can only hope the next time is as wonderful as this first time. read more

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Rude waitresses and items on menu missing when you get your dinner. Very loud like a cafeteria. Locals like to hang out there because there isn't much choice in Franklin. I bought a house in Franklin and still only went three times. That was enough for me. Sold the home got the heck out of there. read more

An all American family restaurant! We have been to Serve since it opened in Franklin, multiple times! The food is good, all American food (burgers, fries, wings, pizza) and has some comfort foods too! My favorite foods here are definitely the salads which are HUGE! There is definitely something for everyone here! The ambiance is very hometown and local feels! The pictures around the space show family and friends from the Franklin area! The service is always friendly and fast when bringing drinks, and they are awesome when it comes to answering questions or making suggestions! Why it's not a 5 star restaurant for my family and I all comes down to consistency, if you go in a super busy night sometimes the food isn't warm when you get it. read more

Serve Restaurant & Taphouse - Meatloaf sandwich on Brioche bun with cheese curds topping. - New American Near Me - Franklin, Virginia

Delicious food, sweet tea was good, and portions were generous. Our server was pleasant and attentive. The ambiance was perfect, we were able to carry a conversation without raising our voices and everyone else's convo pretty much faded into the background. read more

I really enjoyed my lunch visit on Friday. The staff was very helpful and the side salad was the biggest I ever had, it was very good I had the steak wrap it was cooked perfectly. Loved the ambiance of the layout of the restaurant, the lighting and the table set up. I like that they are still socially distant. Made me feel very comfortable. First time there will be returning soon. read more

My wife and I have been here twice. The initial impression is good because the layout of the restaurant is creative. The meal was good the first time but the second visit the meat tasted like it was out of date. When we mentioned it to the server they responded well so we did not feel like they had a bad attitude. We have not been back to the restaurant but might try it again. read more

What's not to absolutely LOVE about this eatery?! The staff...fabulous! The food...incredible! The eatery and setup of this restaurant with open kitchen to boot...perfect! I have been here at least 3 times now, and have truly enjoyed every bite! It's funny, each person has a favorite of what they HAVE to order each time we come! One is the garlic knots, another the homemade Mac and cheese, one is the souped up BLT, another the great Caesar salad, another the 4 oz burger sandwich with special sauce/kettle chips and a side of homemade ranch dressing (I added that last part on and the ranch dressing was so so good)!!!! Ok, so honestly this list goes on and on, but the bottom line is that if you don't try this place your missing out on something truly special in Franklin, VA! read more

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We were pleasantly surprised on our first encounter of this establishment. If you're looking for a lazy Saturday morning brunch (and Fred's is closing at 11am), then look no further. -Try their mimosa flight--it is delicious and only $10. Why not?! -They were out of the crab dip, so we will be trying it next time we come and order garlic knots. But... the beer cheese was EXCELLENT. Normally we run into the dilemma of running out of dip before we run out of a given dippable item. In this case, we were met with a very generous serving that complimented said garlic knots very well. -Fried cheese curds and hush puppies were perfect. -I'd only recommend using kalamata olives (instead of black) in the Mediterranean Salad, even if it means raising the price to accommodate that. Otherwise, I loved that they used a spring mix, which is more nutritious, and it was delicious and pleasing to the eyes. -We were full before we got to our patty melt (with an egg) and packed it up to go--and it was very satisfying hours later after a slight nuke in the microwave. We must've suffered from RBF because the owner asked if we were unhappy with our food since we were taking so much of it home for later. Thank you for being so attentive to your customers! read more

Amazing food & service!! An absolute must try. First time here passing through and lucky we decided to stop. Will be contemplating on our return as soon as possible! read more

Serve Restaurant & Taphouse - Bronco Beet Salad with added Shrimp for protein - New American Near Me - Franklin, Virginia

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food was astonishing. service was immaculate and taste better and better the more i come. myla, kj, and kalli are awesome servers and cheese cake is to die for read more

This small town restaurant has exactly what you would expect from a local mom and pop. The food was delicious, flavorful, and filling. I also have zero complaints about the staff. Overall, a 5 star experience! read more

Great little hometown place! nice interior great craft beers and the Brussel sprout appetizer was yummy! HUZZ Ban enjoyed their chicken wings! Outside patio looks as if it would be a nice place during cooler months (could use a bit of atmosphere added) getting to it through the restaurant is impossible hopefully that can be fixed-however Nice to have an outdoor area! Glad to see this little gem downtown! Stop by! ENJOY! read more

Serve Restaurant & Taphouse - Bar area - New American Near Me - Franklin, Virginia

This Restaurant is the best in the area, they have nice Staff and really good food. Wesley is great he gave me a Dr Pibb.

It was ok. Not worth what I paid. The lemonade was sparkling, with no lemon flavor at all. Seemed just like sparkling water with some weird off flavor that was definitely not lemon. The meatloaf was.....different. A really sweet sauce on top was over powering the other flavors. Service was good, but she was new and they were busy so to be fair I don't want to be overly critical. I mean I'll probably give it another chance someday. Not for awhile though. read more

Oh my goodness,, Franklin finally has a restaurant that I like. Beer and good food. I had a delicious IPA and a Blond Farmer Flatbread. My server/bartender Kristen was great. She recommended, chatted and refreshed my glasses. She was very attentive. Thank you Kristen!!! I'm glad we have this little gem. I will this try this place again with my husband. "Serve"...welcome to Franklin!!! read more

Serve Restaurant & Taphouse - New American Near Me - Franklin, Virginia

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In downtown Franklin. Large seating areas, booths and tables. Great menu of options. TVs in dining area. The checkout method included one of the handheld devices that they bring to your table - I do not like those. read more

The restaurant was very clean and welcoming. The staff greeted us upon arriving and our server Hope was not overbearing after she gave us our menus. We ordered the Brussel sprouts, Flatbread and Chicken wings. The entire meal was delicious. The star of the show were the Brussel sprouts, they were cooked and seasoned to perfection and topped with candied pecans, the combination of the Brussel sprouts with pecans and a hint of onions was very tasty and made me want to eat more and more every time I took a bite. They were so good I placed an order to go. I would definitely recommend this restaurant. Looking forward to coming back for dessert and to order from their dinner menu. They also have a full bar, if you'd like a glass of wine or something stronger to go with your meal. read more

Serve Restaurant & Taphouse - Partially eaten Brussels sprouts - New American Near Me - Franklin, Virginia

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My new favorite restaurant! Serve offers upscale, modern, and comfortable decor, a wide-open ambience, and a creative menu. There are great apps, flatbreads, wraps, and sandwiches. There are many vegetarian options. Their craft beer and wine selection is unparalleled in this area. I plan to visit as often as possible! read more

This was my third trip to Serve and they never let me down. The food is always prepared to perfection, service is pleasant and quick. I had the Greek salad which was large enough for my meal entree, the garlic knots were straight out of the oven, nice and hot. read more

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Great environment. Location is convenient. We enjoyed our lunch. Our server was very helpful and attentive.

My husband and I enjoy a good meal at Serve. There are lots of menu options to choose from. The restaurant is always clean and the staff is always attentive and courteous. read more

Went here today and the food was delicious. The customer service was great and I loved how clean it was on the inside. My Cobb salad with salmon was delicious and fresh and the French fries were tasty. Not greasy! I will definitely come back! read more

Serve Restaurant & Taphouse - Cobb Salad with salmon minus egg, bacon, bleu cheese. Apple vinaigrette dressing. - New American Near Me - Franklin, Virginia

Absolutely one of the worst experiences I've had with customer service. My server, Lex, had nothing but attitude! When asking for my food, she rolled her eyes and seemed irritated... If you're going to work at this type of job then don't be mad when you have to do what you signed up for! She continuously gave me dirty looks throughout the duration of my stay even though I tried to be as kind as I could. My sister has worked this type of job and I know how service jobs can be difficult so I purposefully go out of my way to try not to be disrespectful, even if they might be having a bad day, but this was just above and beyond. As well as this, she made it quite apparent that she did not care for making my order correct. Usually, I do not at all remember servers' names after I leave the restaurant, but this server left a lasting impression. If someone like this can be hired, then even though the food wasn't too bad, I will not be returning. I would prefer a place where I can enjoy my meal without someone's gaze burning through my back... read more

We had a spur of the moment though and decided to try Serve. Food was very good. Took between 12-18 minutes to get a waitress to ask what we wanted to drink. Then she took the order. Food came in a timely manner. Wait staff was very friendly. Maybe the hostess was new...she was a little stand offish. I would recommend this restaurant if you are in the area. read more

I am very glad I returned to Serve after they had a "reordering" of kitchen management. As far as "Main st Contemporary Eateries" serving on tap small brewery craft beers and IPA's - Serve stands out to me. The waitresses tend to end up "in the weeds", but considering the size of the town this is to be expected by those of us who enjoy travel. It's a slower pace out here. We have as of yet to meet one who hasn't tried her little heart out with a smile for our table. We can appreciate that they stay pretty busy. The food though... that's Serves magic trick. Most of the dishes (yes I leave room for a couple that can/do fall a little below my expectations), are on a level above most local eateries. Don't know what they're doing back there in the kitchen, but someone at Serve has a passion for fresh, clean, and mouthwateringly good foods. Best suggestion for Serve? Be patient and kind to the wait staff, they're working hard, But most importantly- try out their limited time menu items. THATs where the kitchen guys are practicing their trade with pride and try. I stand by my decision to apply 5 stars here even tho I find room for improvement in a couple areas, because for what Serve is they stand out to this foodie! read more

Would never return, food was horrid, burger only come one way, well done, fries hard and cold, toast cold with no butter, and no kids menu, service negligent, save money and do fast food, emphasis fast! read more

Weren't able to find many restaurants in Franklin, VA, but Serve is one of the best. Both meals were great and the waitresses are really nice and welcoming. Also, a nice and clean establishment. read more

Serve Restaurant & Taphouse - Roasted Chicken Dinner - New American Near Me - Franklin, Virginia

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Our Waitress Machenzie was super friendly and continued to check on our table. Service was great and the food was amazing. We went for wings Wednesday and had the citrus pepper, their artichoke dip was phenomenal. Highly recommend this place if you haven't tried it. read more