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    The Franklin Oyster Bar and Eatery

    4.0 (71 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    The Mississippi mud cake!  Come ON!
    Margie S.

    Great neighborhood restaurant, the seafood was excellent and service was great! They have an awesome garden on the side for events, so definitely worth keeping an eye out for those! We had oysters, a crunch baked fish and their crab cake. Everything was delicious! I don't get dessert often, but their Mississippi mud pie was glorious, and big enough to share! The space is very comfortable and they have a great bar. Highly recommended.

    Bruleed banana chocolate dessert
    Jenna C.

    My family dined here on Mother's Day and had a great experience. We made a reservation, which was essential because it was packed! There is a downstairs area (with bar), upstairs area and outdoor seating for when the weather is nicer. We completely lucked out and got the private room upstairs even though we didn't book it specifically. I loved the location being in the historic district, and they did an amazing job with restoring the mill into a cute restaurant. I had scoped everything out ahead of time so had adjusted my expectations for smaller portions and ordered accordingly. Unfortunately they don't have their cocktail menu online and I can't recall the name of what I ordered but it was very good. Everyone in our party was happy with their drinks. For food, we started with the monkey bread (10/10) - outstanding! The Caesar salad was also tasty. I got the mussels, which had really nice flavor and the sausage was a welcome addition - I just wish it had come with an extra toast or 2 for the broth. The smoked sturgeon was interesting - marinated and smoked for hours - you don't find that many places so I had to try, and really enjoyed it but wow the cornbread almost stole the show in that dish. Nobody cared for the pickled vegetables. Burger was a winner and really big actually. Dessert we got an assortment and the fan favorite was the creme brulee. They came and cleared dishes between courses, kept water glasses full, etc. and service was overall pretty top notch. Bill was pricey but it was a special occasion and I would definitely return for another.

    Fish special
    Eowyn K.

    The restaurant is located in quaint Franklin and has the benefit of an easy parking lot. A friend and I stopped in on a Friday night. We got lucky that they were able to seat us after a short wait. We were planning on taking seats at the bar (first come). If you want a table, you may want to make reservations. The restaurant is a house, lovely without being pretentious. With low lighting and low nose level, it would be perfect for a date. It has a New England feel, which makes sense as an oyster house, though they offer oysters from both coasts. The service was fantastic, particularly from our server Christina. She was friendly, knowledgeable, and had great timing, not an easy combination. My friend and I split the oyster roll and the fish special. The roll is a small plate, and it is very much appetizer sized, not meal. The fish was perfectly cooked and seasoned. I will note that they are pricy, I thought the cocktail prices were high for outside of the city. But otherwise a wonderful experience.

    Clam chowder
    Lealie G.

    The restaurant had a very cool vibe and was bustling! You definitely need a reservation if you want to eat here. I felt like we could have had more attention from our waiter for refills and putting in drink orders but again the restaurant was busy. My husband and I tried out a few starters the best being the Cesar salad with polenta croutons. It was amazing. We also tried the clam chowder which ended up being very ham forward. I was hoping for a more balance soup where you could taste the clams. The last starter we tried were the crab cakes which were also ok, no crab lumps to be found. Our main dishes were very good. The horseradish cheddar onion burger was very tasty and the fish and chips was very crispy with an excellent tartar sauce. Overall we enjoyed the experience.

    Salmon
    Annie A.

    This place has a really cool ambiance, with a mix of vintage and modern decor. It is cute and cozy. There is good parking in the back. We were a bit surprised at the small portion sizes for most of the food (especially at the higher price point). The lobster roll was the best food item that we had, it was cooked well with spices and the butter syringe was a nice touch. We wanted to try a touch of caviar so got the croquettes which were sprinkled with black caviar. I was glad to try caviar at a lesser price point. It was lemony and buttery. It comes with chips that have a little spice to them. We also really liked the desserts- there was a ginger bread pudding with ice cream and that was the best comfort food, a little crispy and doughy, sweet & salty. We also got this peanut butter/ banana dessert and it had a lot of good textures and paired well together. The crab cakes were good, maybe a little dry though. We also liked the pear salad. I would pass on the salmon and yams next time though. Service was good & fairly quick.

    Private room
    Rita G.

    What a gem. Right downtown Franklin and apparently been open for a year. Beautiful patio, gorgeous decor. Food was delicious from the yogurt parfait, to the chicken ceasar salad, latte and shrimp starter. Good balance of fresh flavors all around. Excellent service. I love when the waiter has an opinion on the menu and knows what to recommend. They also have a private room that seats 10

    Playful Ben Franklin bathroom wallpaper
    Lorie C.

    My daughter had dined here once before and recommended it for Mothers Day. We had a party of 7 and tried many different dishes. First the cocktails were all good and customized upon request. Started with the monkey bread which was a big hit packed with flavor. Next I ordered the dill Caesar salad which was well liked especially the homemade croutons. Something different and so good. I ordered a special that day - Iberico pork tenderloin which was very good. Another hit was their cheeseburger and fries, mussels and smoked sturgeon. For dessert the best was rhubarb brown butter tart/crème brûlée and the elephant ears. I ordered the Caribbean Chocolate Roulade which was not to anyone's liking. Surprisingly it was a little bitter. Service was excellent, all dishes brought out seamlessly. A nice touch was in between courses the table was cleared of dishes, cleaned of crumbs and fresh silverware appropriate for the next dish given. A relaxing, upscale but playful historical atmosphere, cared for service with creative, delicious menu items. Interesting the bill was brought out in an old book - linking the past with the present keeping with their historical setting. And as the season changes with warmer weather look forward to enjoying their patio.

    Caeser
    Olivia A.

    From start to finish, everything about our meal was fantastic. The atmosphere was warm and inviting--perfect for a relaxed evening out. We shared a variety of dishes including the burger, fries, Caesar salad, mushroom pasta, cornbread, lobster roll, and oysters--and every single item was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. The ingredients tasted high quality, and the flavors were well balanced across the board. The lobster roll was buttery was my favorite! I'm already looking forward to coming back and trying even more of the menu. Highly recommend!

    Dessert
    Maisha R.

    Came here to celebrate a belated birthday dinner and my friend and I loved it! The area around it is super cute as you're driving in, as well as the building exterior. We had a wonderful server guiding us through the menu, and decided to start with à la carte oysters and mocktails that we both loved: we also split the dill Caesar salad and ended up ordering the cheese burger to split after the girl at the table next to us raved about it. We split a chocolatey dessert that was the perfect way to end the night!

    Duxbury Bay, MA oysters.
    Mark O.

    Beautifully restored, historic house in Franklin. Was hoping to order the scallops but they were out of season. We ordered oysters and Icelandic Haddock Fish and Chips and Clams Linguine. All delicious. The surprising star of the show was the House Crackers. Do not skip this. Service was great.

    Menu
    Casey M.

    Such an intimate venue with a great brunch menu and exceptional service. I can't wait to come back and experience their dinner menu as well. I met a friend here for a girl brunch and the experience did not disappoint. Staff were extremely friendly, had great suggestions about menu options and the cocktails were delicious. We both had two cocktails, oysters, two small apps and an entree. I want to go back to try their brunch burger (that is my go-to anytime I visit a restaurant so I tried to step outside of my normal order) but had the delicious shrimp and middlins - they were lighter, flavorful and I had leftovers to take home. Lovely experience from start to finish, I know they're a popular dinner spot so book ahead of time!

    Delicious vegan dessert
    Leah A.

    This is an elegant restaurant that I feel will quickly become a neighborhood gem. Right in "downtown" Franklin, it is located in a renovated historical home, and has a large outdoor patio. Because it was chilly outside, I dined in their cozy indoor dining room. My server with very friendly, helpful and informative, taking the time to assist my mom with her menu selections. The menu is mostly seafood-focused with a daily selection of oysters and seafood. They have a thoughtfully curated wine list, but also offer cocktails and mocktails. We enjoyed the oysters, octopus small plate, smashed burger, and a side of coleslaw. The preparation of the octopus was the best I have ever had... perfectly tender and with flavorful accompaniments. I would also say the same for the dill coleslaw which was vinegar-based instead of made with mayonnaise. For dessert, we enjoyed their peanut butter, chocolate cake with banana sorbet. My mom typically doesn't like dairy-free desserts, but even she loved it! I would definitely return to Franklin Oyster Bar and Eatery. I highly recommend making a reservation well in advance as they book up quickly (this was my third try). In warmer weather, the patio looks like it would also be enjoyable.

    lauren h.

    Loved our experience at The Franklin!! Such a great addition to the area and nothing disappointed! Highly recommend the crudo and oysters (of course) and the prosciutto plate and salad were the perfect addition.

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