Red Pony Restaurant

4.8

4626 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for creative cocktails

Since it opening in 2006, Red Pony Restaurant has impressed guests by staying true to a mission focused on cuisine and service.
Chef owned and operated, Red Pony changes its menu about six times a year with the intention of keeping ingredients the season’s freshest and the variety of dishes dynamic.
While a great deal of the menu pays homage to the Sophisticated Southern foods Chef Jason McConnell grew up on, you will also see a reflection of his travels, that drive his creativity.
It is our belief that food is something to be celebrated. We also believe that experience is a huge part of dining. Whether it be enjoying a crafted cocktail at one of our bars or enjoying dinner at the table, we want each guest to be seamlessly guided through their time at Red Pony Restaurant.
We love our community and we love food.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Southern
Hours of operation
Bar Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(615) 595-7669
Website
http://redponyrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Pay with OpenTable, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Jason McConnell

Location
408 Main Street, Franklin, TN 37064
Neighborhood
Franklin
Cross street
4th Ave
Parking details
Free street and garage parking are also available.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 4,626 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Nashville
Contemporary American
Nashville
Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Red Pony Restaurant in Franklin is beloved for its "consistently excellent" food and "outstanding" service. Diners rave about the creative menu, rich flavors, and welcoming atmosphere. The restaurant is perfect for celebrations and intimate dining alike, with standout dishes like shrimp and grits. Despite occasional noise, it's a local favorite.

4,626 Reviews

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Lakin
Tampa
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was perfect from start to finish! Service was above and beyond! I cannot say enough about our server, Rocky. He was so kind, knowledgeable about the menu, attentive, and informative. The restaurant was beautiful with a cool ambiance. The food was divine. This was the perfect dining experience!! We will definitely be back!
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William
Nashville
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Just dined at Red Pony last night, and it was awesome. It was a little loud, but we were seated close to the bar, and my hearing is a problem wherever we go, so it wasn't unusual. Our server was super attentive, very knowledgeable, and exceedingly polite. I've got to say something about the hog belly Brussels appetizer. It was the most wonderful menu item ever! We will be back often if for no other reason but that. So good!
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Scott
Alabama
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing service! Delicious food. We enjoyed our evening very much.
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Cindy
Austin
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went to Red Pony on a girl’s trip and found the food incredibly flavorful - some of the best we have ever had. Our server was not only handsome, but perfectly attentive and friendly. The ambiance was beautifully dark, mysterious and quiet. We highly recommend and will be back!
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James
Glasgow
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An atmospheric restaurant with superb cocktail bar and a selection of skillfully prepared well match ingredients. All served by a young but obviously well trained staff. Flavours and pairings we're off the scale. Short Rib of Buffalo was truly amazing. Thank you to all of the team for giving us top service. A memory we will carry back with us to Scotland. Hoping to return.
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John
Atlanta Metro
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was truly a chef’s kiss. Our waiter was extraordinary. The ambiance was cozy and warm. Great dinner!
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luv2dine
Nashville
71 reviews
3.0
71 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Way too expensive for walking away saying the food was ok. $180 for 2 meals and 2 glasses of wine. The special ended up being $15 more than what the waiter told us.
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Ralph
VIP
New York City
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first time eating at Red Pony and it was fabulous! The food was sensational beginning with the appetizer all the way through desert! The service was the highest level as well. Rocky, our waiter was definitely one of the best, if not the best, waiter we have ever had! Definitely a 5-star experience!!!
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Chris
Milwaukee
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place to eat! The Pork Belly Brussel Sprouts were to die for! The server was very knowledgeable and attentive. My wife had dietary restrictions and they were very accommodating! I highly recommend!!!
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Niels
Nashville
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was tasty, their service was very good, and prices too high. Being 6' tall and weighing 160 pounds, I found it disappointing that I was still hungry and made myself a sandwich when I got home. I had the shrimp and grits and was told "the prepared shrimp is then placed on a double serving of our grits". I suspect a single serving would be undetectable. If you want flavor, this is a good place. If you want enough to eat, maybe not.
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FAQs

Red Pony Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 4626 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 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

408 Main Street, Franklin, TN 37064

Additional information

Cross street
4th Ave
Neighborhood
Franklin
Hours of operation
Bar Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Southern
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Free street and garage parking are also available.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Pay with OpenTable, Visa
Executive chef
Jason McConnell
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://redponyrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(615) 595-7669

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Popular dishes

Beef Tenderloin

Shrimp & Grits

Grilled Lamb Chops

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