etch - Franklin

4.7

261 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

Mar 20, 2025

7:30 PM

Booked 32 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

Location
230 Franklin Rd suite 1300, Franklin, TN 37064-6345
Phone number
(629) 966-0012
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
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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.

Experiences

Easter
Apr 20, 2025 only
Join us on Easter Sunday! In addition to a limited all-day menu, we will be featuring a selection of brunch items from 11am-3pm. We look forward to hosting you!
Mother's Day
May 11, 2025 only
Join us this Mother's Day for a special meal with your family! In addition to a limited all-day menu served from 11am-8pm, we will be featuring a selection of brunch items from 11am-3pm. We look forward to hosting you and your loved ones!

What 261 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

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Nashville
Contemporary American
Nashville
Contemporary American

Review summary

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Etch in Franklin dazzles diners with "incredible" and "innovative" dishes, warm service, and a "beautiful" setting. Guests rave about the "creative and flavorful" menu, with standouts like the "pork ribeye," "roasted cauliflower," and "brussels sprouts." Perfect for special occasions, it offers an "unforgettable dining experience" in a lively atmosphere.

261 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Orange County11 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was fabulous. We loved the decor and the food was outstanding.
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Cynthia VIP
Nashville23 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was beautifully prepared and delicious. We have dined at the Etch downtown so very many times and always enjoyed it. This branch of Etch was just as good and enjoyable.
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Art VIP
Nashville20 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An amazing dinner for a special occasion or just to splurge. Food was incredible and the service was top notch! We will go back again!
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kathleenb
Nashville3 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding! Flavors are incredible and the service was impeccable! Brooklyn was fantastic and made my birthday so memorable! We will absolutely be returning!
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Carl VIP
Nashville50 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was great, my meal (the octopus appetizer and the venison dish) were delicious and the ambience was perfect for a date night. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and would highly recommend this restaurant. We will definitely be going back!
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Patricia VIP
Chicago14 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Etch always deliver! An excellent time. The food, service, and ambiance were very good.
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Lynn
Nashville5 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We have been to Etch in downtown Nashville many times and have always loved it. We were thrilled to discover that the Franklin location is just as wonderful. The entrees were very flavorful, the service was great and the ambiance was nice. We will definitely return.
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James VIP
London75 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was a five star experience for us. It began with the Etch salad, and the duck tart followed by the scallops and the pork tenderloin. We had a very nice bottle of Brunello. All in all, David, our server was outstanding and the experience was five stars
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JJ / George VIP
Nashville17 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lucky to have such a gem in Franklin. Food was innovative and service was top notch. We will be back
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Allen VIP
Nashville24 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 12, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Salad was awesome - both or our entrees were warm - not hot. I think they had beed sitting under a lamp for a while. We were both hungry and did not want to send back to have kitchen remake. Not sure if we will go back
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FAQs

etch - Franklin is rated 4.7 stars by 261 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 20, 2025

7:30 PM

Booked 32 times today

Experiences are available.

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

Additional information

Phone number
(629) 966-0012
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
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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.

etch - Franklin

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Experiences

Easter

Mother's Day

Menu

What 261 people are saying

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