etch - Franklin

4.7

91 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

Dec 2, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 51 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Good for business meals
Neighborhood gem

etch is a globally-inspired restaurant by award-winning chef Deb Paquette. The original location opened its doors in 2012 in lively downtown Nashville; the second location opened in fall of 2024 in The Factory at Franklin. The modern restaurant houses two private dining rooms, a full bar, and a chef’s bar, giving guests a look into the restaurants' culinary prowess.

etch’s eclectic menu incorporates innovative dishes inspired by Deb and Executive Chef Jess Lambert's favorite regions of the world to leave a lasting impression, or etch, on every diner. A wine list with over 80 choices is available, along with high-gravity local beers and hand-crafted signature cocktails.

Desserts are prepared in-house by Pastry Chef Megan Williams, whose creations top the list for the city’s sweet confections. House-made ice creams and artfully plated desserts change seasonally, providing a revolving array of treats that will keep you coming back for more.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Fusion / Eclectic
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(629) 966-0012
Website
http://www.etchrestaurant.com/franklin
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Jess Lambert
Private party facilities
Etch offers two private dining spaces for hosting meetings, receptions, and special events. The Iris Room can accommodate up to 12 guests; the Cardinal Room can accommodate up to 32 seated guests. A prix fixe menu is offered to private dining groups, and we are happy to offer customized menus and beverage options for your guests.

Location
230 Franklin Rd suite 1300, Franklin, TN 37064-6345
Neighborhood
Franklin
Cross street
Liberty Pike
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

New Year's Eve
$125.00 per person
Dec 31, 2024 only
Celebrate the end of 2024 in style! Join us for a special four-course prix fixe menu presented by our culinary team, complete with optional drink pairings. The dinner is $125++ per person and wine pairings are an additional $55 per person. This special menu will be offered in lieu of our regular dinner menu this evening. We look forward to ringing in the new year with you!

What 91 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Nashville
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Best Food
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Best Service
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Best Ambiance
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Best Value
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Contemporary American
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Best Food
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Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Etch in Franklin offers an outstanding dining experience, echoing the excellence of its Nashville original. Guests rave about the "amazing food," "exceptional service," and "beautiful venue." Signature dishes like roasted cauliflower and filet mignon are frequently praised. With unique flavors and a welcoming atmosphere, Etch is a must-visit in Franklin.

91 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Orlando
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
It was a fairly average dinning experience but not aligned to their pricing when compared to other local upscale restaurants. The service was very slow and the food was uninspiring (felt like a decent cruise ship dinner). Nothing stood out and the staff seemed rather low energy and unhappy to be there. I’d likely not choose this over other options and would just say it wasn’t worth the hype. I was excited when they announced their Franklin launch location, but this experience was a miss for me.
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Elita
Nashville
9 reviews
vip
3.0
9 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
I made a reservation for weekend lunch, but when I arrived, there was only one table seated. We soon found out the lunch menu is VERY limited, two salads, two entrees, three appetizers (four if you count bread and butter as an app). The entree options were either a smash burger or cornmeal crusted catfish. Three of our five diners ordered the burgers, but were told they were out, as they sent all their burgers up to the Nashville location that morning. That made the already limited menu a non-starter for us and we opted to finish our mushroom tempura appetizer (delicious) and go. The waiter was very apologetic and came back to say that the chef had agreed to make us fried chicken sandwiches instead. None of us had asked for fried chicken, nor were in the mood for it, so we thanked him but declined the offer. We paid our check and on our way out the door the manager (who never engaged us before) called out, "Sorry we didn't have burgers!" Which was odd and made it sound like we were leaving because we were being picky. Um, sorry you don't have a complete lunchtime menu, or the ingredients to make what you do have on the menu! I'd still go back for dinner, as that menu is much more comprehensive and the food really is good. I just wish I had looked up the menu online before picking this spot to entertain out of town family, as it turned out to be a disappointment and an embarrassment.
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Don
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was excellent. Really liked the food presentation. We had a verity of dishes and everything was prepared perfectly.
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Joanne
Nashville
15 reviews
vip
3.0
15 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
New and exciting to experience ETCH in franklin ! The building has wonderful ambiance However the smells of seafood dishes was an overwhelming hit upon entering ! Excellent food presentation and value
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Clint
Tampa
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great job Deb and team! Amazing food and impeccable service. The shrimp & octopus bruschetta was one of the best dishes ever! Seating is a little tight, got bumped into all night. We'll be back, and probably at the counter next time.
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JJ / George
Nashville
16 reviews
vip
4.0
16 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great drinks and the appetizers were stellar. Service was perfect and the ambiance is nicely upscale. Love having this caliber of restaurant in Franklin!
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Amie
Nashville
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our new favorite. Gluten free rolls were AMAZING.
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Sunil
Nashville
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The new location in Franklin is top notch. From excellent service to food, we had a great experience overall. Great restaurant for a special occasion.
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Sarah
Nashville
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was perfect as usual. First time to brunch, flavors are delicious.
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Jesse
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best scrambled eggs, potato salad, bacon, and coffee cake ever eaten in a restaurant. The server (David) was awesome. Will return and do recommend Etch!
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FAQs

etch - Franklin is rated 4.7 stars by 91 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 2, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 51 times today

Experiences are available.

230 Franklin Rd suite 1300, Franklin, TN 37064-6345

Additional information

Cross street
Liberty Pike
Neighborhood
Franklin
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Fusion / Eclectic
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jess Lambert
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://www.etchrestaurant.com/franklin
Phone number
(629) 966-0012
Private party facilities
Etch offers two private dining spaces for hosting meetings, receptions, and special events. The Iris Room can accommodate up to 12 guests; the Cardinal Room can accommodate up to 32 seated guests. A prix fixe menu is offered to private dining groups, and we are happy to offer customized menus and beverage options for your guests.

etch - Franklin

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New Year's Eve

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What 91 people are saying

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