GRAY'S On Main

I had a great experience here! I came alone so was going to sit at the bar, and the hostess mentioned there was an upstairs dining area as well. I fell in love with upstairs and if I ever go back, that's where you'll find me. The bar does have a side along the windows where their marquee sign is and you get a great people-watching view of the street if you turn your chair.My bartender was super sweet and excellent. I actually went for a mocktail and tried their Vanilla and Pear Spritz; that was unbelievable! So good. For food I started with the Goat cheese stuffed, bacon-wrapped dates. These were good, but something about the sauce was not jiving with the dates for me. I still polished them off, though.However the star of this visit was my entree; I got the Market fish, which happened to be halibut with veggies an artichoke veloute sauce. The veggies included squash and eggplant and even lemongrass; the sauce was stunning!!! Absolutely fabulous.And I didn't get dessert, but they were able to make a pot of coffee for me, which I greatly appreciated, especially since it was pretty late by then.

The food that was had was pretty good but the value was off. I felt like it was very overpriced. We got the bacon wrapped figs as a starter. They were okay but tiny! There were maybe 5 or 6 of them for $12. The strawberry goat cheese salad was really good but again, not really worth the price. I feel like I've got many similar salads for much less. The fried chicken was a generous portion and probably the best value. It was well fried and the sauce on it was the stand-out part. The mashed potatoes were good but the green beans were just okay.

** Grays on Main - A Must-Visit in Franklin Downtown**Grays on Main has quickly become one of our top dining spots in the area, and it's easy to see why. I highly recommend booking a reservation days to weeks in advance because this place is popular for all the right reasons. While waiting to be seated, the charm of downtown Franklin will keep you entertained with its array of sweet shops, unique stores, and lively bars.From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere took us back in time, perfectly capturing the spirit of the 1800s when the town was founded. The entire table couldn't stop raving about the vibe--it's truly something special.Now, onto the food, which was absolutely incredible. We ordered the fried chicken, figs wrapped in bacon, and the filet with a side of cheese grits. Each dish was a standout, but the steak was the real star. It was so tender it melted in my mouth--one of those steaks you savor with every bite, soft like butter and rich like bone marrow.Grays on Main is now our go-to spot for bringing friends and family for an unforgettable evening. If you're in Franklin, do yourself a favor and make a reservation. You won't be disappointed!

With a Resy requirement of $25 per person to guarantee a reservation, Gray's might require some planning to make sure you can get a table. But instead of the stuffy restaurants that usually require that deposit, Gray's is a super homey, casual spot serving delicious Southern favorites. Servers are friendly and dining here was really a relaxed experience. Highlight appetizers include the fried pimento cheese balls and cornbread. Burgers were appropriately messy and cheesy, but there are also some delicious salad options that you can veganism. Deducting 1 star for not having a veggie burger option.

Nice atmosphere and plenty of servers. Menu looks limited but a full bar on both floors and a stage for a band to play.

Some of the best mixologists in Tennessee!All of the cocktails and options are top notch!Great food as well.And just met Jason Aldean in here...nice guy!

LOVED this place. Chic, rustic decor. Bar on first and floor and the mixologist were wonderful. The food was excellent although they were served luke warm. If they came out hot I would fund this restaraunt 5 stars. Our server was friendly but a bit slow. It was busy but I observed him not doing anything at times. That's probably why our food came out luke warm. Bacon wrapped figs were good and has a sweet sauce on top. Serving was not too big. We also had the Shrimp over grits, filet mignon, and short ribs. All amazing ! The chocolate pecan was out of this world. I've never had chocolate pecan pie and I was pleasantly surprised. We took an Uber from Nashville, it was about a 15 minute ride and well worth it. Definitely need reservations and ask to sit upstairs if you would like to listen to live music. The band was great too! Perfect night.

I came for lunch awhile back and had a great experience. The service was good, and we enjoyed the food. This past Saturday(6/22) we made a reservation for 8 upstairs by the stage. We ended up having 12 because more people came into town. We figured we could pull up a few chairs, maybe some of the group could grab another table or sit a the bar. We were wrong, which was totally fine. The problem is the hostess was extremely rude in telling us. It was not warranted in any way--simply asking what our options were if there were any. She could have easily conveyed the same message with a much kinder demeanor instead of going off on us. I am writing this because if I was an owner, I would want to know how poorly the hostess treated guests. If it wasn't for her we would have stayed, and just had a few people sit at bar downstairs.

I don't think I've ever spent $150 on an appetizer, one drink for each of us, and an average priced entree and had the meal taste so bland. My wife had the lobster ravioli and immediately she said I ordered the wrong thing. The ravioli was chewy and had no flavor profile. I ordered the fried chicken which looked to be breaded in Panko and served with mashed potatoes and green beans. That entire dish needed more seasoning. Probably our best dish was the corn bread appetizer. The peach topping and other butter was good. My house special cocktail with whiskey was good as well. Finally we sat along a wall near the stage. A pipe in the ceiling had a slow drip and landed on my wife at least five times. Table 255. Just sums up how our dinner experience went. Sorry Grays on Main. Could have been much better.

Wasn't impressed at all. We split 2 appetizers the pimento cheese and the crispy smashed potatoes. Not sure why the potatoes are described on the menu as smashed, they are far from it. Basically they are just pieces of potato fried and served with a sour cream. Reminded me of potatoes that would be served with a breakfast. The Parmesan added no flavor. The pimento cheese were fried balls and served with a sweet sauce. The pimento itself had no flavor and the sweet sauce just didn't seem like it belonged in the dish. The other thing I noticed was the peeling paint on the ceiling. First thing that came to mind was someone like a Gordon Ramsey looking up and yelling at the owners how the peeling paint could fall into someone's plate. Overall I would past on this place.