Red Pony

Holy wow, that was one of the best meals I’ve had in a while! I got the ribeye and my wife had the chicken entree and we both agree our meals were amazing! We arrived and they told us it was an hour wait unless we wanted to go upstairs and wait for a table near the bar. When we went upstairs there were three tables open and I’m really sure the difference between the tables we were at and the “normal” ones. All that to say, skip the wait and go upstairs if you can. The food was pricey, but it was worth it!

This restaurant is in a great area full of great people . the food the service and atmosphere were all 10 out of 10. Great time with friends . Highly recommend it.

A chef owned and operated establishment. I had a Beef Tenderloin cooked Medium and it was the best taste I have ever experienced. Everything is prepared in-house and extremely fresh. The waiter was very professional and knowledgable about the menu. The service was just perfect. The deserts were outstanding. If I lived in Franklin this would be on my short list for sure. Nice Job, I wish you all continued success with your business,

My husband and I had dinner at Red Pony tonight for our anniversary. We have been wanting to try it for the longest time but they rarely have times available for dinner. Now, I understand why. The food was great. Our server was attentive. The atmosphere was nice although it did get really loud when a large party came in for dinner. Luckily, we were almost done. We will definitely be back!

Really liked the decor at this restaurant. It has a huge seating area both downstairs and upstairs with a private room for large parties. The service was very attentive and nice. Food was mostly good though I have had better. If you are vegetarian, you don't have too many options. They have a Portobello chickpea dish which has a very strong barbecue flavor in the sauce. So if you don't like barbecue flavor, you're out of luck. My only gripe is that it was freezing cold in the large party room we were in. I requested the temperature to be raised but it didn't make much of a difference. Many of us were shivering throughout dinner. This temperature difference is especially jarring when it's 90+ degrees outside in summers and you are wearing short sleeved clothing or a dress. I had goosebumps all throughout.

This was the best experience we have had in a very long time, atmosphere was great. Staff, incredibly friendly. Food, OMG so so good! 10000/10! It was the perfect treat yourself meal for our honeymoon trip 💜 The Birketts

Atmosphere: Warm and cozy with Edison style bulbs. We sat downstairs where there is a large one-way mirror where diners can see the full kitchen. Bread Service: Came with 3 small muffins and 3 pieces of focaccia bread. The muffins came with whipped honey butter and the focaccia bread came with garlic herb oil. All the bread was warm, soft, and fresh. (The photo is missing one of each bread) Kale Salad: Lots of flavor and the sweet sesame chili vinaigrette gave it a bit of a kick. The cashews added a nice balanced crunch to the salad. (We have 2 plates in our photos because we split the salad) Pork Chop Special: It wasn’t on the menu so I can’t share all the ingredients but it was well cooked, flavorful, and covered with sautéed beets. I’m not a fan of beets but these had so much flavor. This may be the best pork chop I ever had. Grilled Verlasso Salmon: Salmon was perfectly cooked. The red curry was “so good” according to my wife. The oyster mushrooms and bok choy went well with the sticky rice and red curry. A very well balanced dish. Service: Our waitress, Annie, was very friendly and personable. 5 star service. Value: Initially the price seemed on the high side, however, the main dishes come with each side so we felt the price was an incredible value. One of our favorite restaurants in middle Tennessee and they never disappoint.

The restaurant sits on Franklin's Main Street. Parking is easy to find around the area. I choose Red Pony for my Mother's Day outing. Once inside, the history comes through. High ceilings, exposed beams, pipes, brick walls, and wood floors. The seating is cozy and intimate. We arrived early but weren't seated until our reservation time. It was only a fifteen minute wait, but I recommend not arriving too early. Our server was knowledgeable and attentive without being obtrusive. We ordered drinks, appetizers, salad, and entrees all at the same time. Each selection arrived at our table at the perfect time. Since it was our first visit, we received a small complimentary appetizer. Grits gnocchi with cheese sauce. The gnocchi was light pairing well with the sauce Delicious. Our drinks, old fashions, and appetizers of bread, spanakopita, and lamb arrived. The lime bean truffle butter complimented the foccacia while the lemon butter added tang to the pull apart rolls. The spinach salad was so good. I need the vinaigrette recipe. Lol. Their regular menu is small, and I'm sure the food is great. We chose the entree special. Lobster pasta in a cream sauce with pork belly, I believe corn, tomatoes, and garlic bread crumbs. Dessert was fabulous. I had the buttermilk cherry tart, and my son had the creme brulee. We had the espresso martini with dessert. It was a great Mother's Day meal.

Went here for anniversary dinner, it was great! It's rare that a restaurant does everything right. Red Pony did that! Food was great, well seasoned and very tasty. Appetizers and main course were equally delicious. Wife had the special short ribs and she loved it. The smoked salmon dip was great as well. Dessert was a hit as well, the apple crumble was awesome. And the cocktails were spot on, unique and tasty without crossing over into strange or over-thought. Service was very good, personal friendly and helpful. Ambiance is awesome, we were sat next to a window to the kitchen, nice touch! Will be back!!

We had an amazing experience at Red Pony this evening!!! From start to finish, everything was perfect! The restaurant itself is beautiful in a cozy way with soft lighting. We were seated upstairs and it wasn't noisy at all. Our server was incredible.... Friendly, knowledgeable, kind and efficient. She even gave us a complimentary starter. She was interested in where we are from, and why we were visiting the city. The food itself was delicious!! My husband had the quail dish and he loved it. I had the salmon and it was the best I've ever had. I was return there in a hot minute!

I have no words... this place is incredible. The kind of places you will dream about! I literally went here 3 nights in a row with various friends/ clients. Everything is great, the service is wonderful, and it's so cute! The decor and interior is awesome! You must go if you're looking to eat in downtown Franklin!

It was a drinks and appetizers kind of night that my wife and I were looking for, and the Red Pony in Franklin was a great choice! Our bartender, Griffin, was very friendly and helpful. We mentioned it was our first time here and he ordered a complimentary gnocchi appetizer, which was delicious. On his recommendation, we ordered lamb chops and a bread basket. The food had fantastic flavors, we really enjoyed it! We sat at the bar downstairs, but there's also another bar on the 2nd floor with more seating. This is a spot that we'll definitely come back to for dinner!

Two story rustic Yosemite themed restaurant in mid block old Franklin under Jason McConnell doesn't live up to its potential for fine dining. We really enjoyed the Smoke Salmon Tabbouleh and the Grilled Flatbread, both with hints of fruit, mix of textures and flavors. The Hamachi Crudo was too fishy, even for Hamachi. The Sancerre from a fair wine list was not served sufficiently chilled. The waitstaff hustled to keep up with service changes.

Great food, amazing taste, very unique. I ordered tenderloin, it was a bit on the dry side, but I think I should've got it cooked medium instead of medium well. But appetizers and the dessert was delicious. The service definitely was 5 star, and the restaurant was very romantic and nice. We will go back for sure.

Delicious food in a beautiful historic setting. The staff is knowledgeable and professional. We enjoy the specials that are offered regularly. The food is creative and inspired.

Attended an event and came in close to the close of the restaurant. The hostess and server were incredibly kind and attentive. Environment was swanky with dim lighting and unique features. Since it was our first visit we received a complimentary starter. It was a delicious cheesy potato dish. Then we ordered the stuffed poblano, which was a Mexican inspired dish. Very yummy! My partner and I ordered the beef tenderloin and the salmon, both cooked medium. The tenderloin was juicy and melted in your mouth. The salmon was flavorful with a little spicy at the end. Our drinks were also great! Fall inspired and were a great way to end the night. Overall, highly recommend for a date night out or event a place to get a high quality drink in downtown Franklin!

Amazing service great cocktails wonderful food can't recommend enough. You didn't go to Franklin Tennessee if you didn't go to the red pony.

A fine dining experience with excellent service and food. The downside, with the cacophony, it made it more than a chore to converse with someone just 2.5 feet from you. For this pricing, my experience had been more reserved, with this being a rowdy bar-level of sound. This literally is my only gripe. The service and chef selections are top notch. I'm not sure if the second floor would have made for a better experience, but I hope you'll enjoy your time there if you choose.

In town for work and a local recommended this place. Didn't have a reservation on a weekday night. They seated 5 of us no problem. The restaurant is beautiful. It's on the darker side which I liked. The bourbon selection is large. I can't remember seeing so many options. Table ordered Eagle Rare and all very happy. We also had the pork ribs (lollipops) appetizer which we shared. It contained a hint of mint which was nice. Very juicy and easy to eat with the bone-in. I decided to try the Elk. They suggested medium rare. I never eat meat medium rare. Against the suggestion, I went medium. Well, it tasted wonderful, but I should have listened. If it was slightly more rare, it would have tasted even better. Listen to the waitstaff! Speaking of waitstaff - He was attentive and organized. This is a very nice establishment and will remember for a long time.

First time guest and the food was SO delicious! The service though was exceptional. LB made my bday extra special and was such a 10 out of 10 bartender!

I lost my virginity at the Red Pony! I am not kidding. When I say that this food was not to be believed, I am not exaggerating. Our waiter was so good and extremely knowledgeable about the menu. The three corse meal was well planned. It was just the right amount of food so you did not fill up too fast but you got your fill of the corse. Our waiter put in a good word for us with the chef and the he was nice enough to bring out our dessert himself and thank us for coming. AMAZING! From the beautiful surroundings to the amazing staff to the out of this world food, this dinning experience was top shelf!

The food is always amazing! The service is spectacular and the ambiance is perfect. If you've never been, do yourself a favor and get there now!

If the quality of the food reflected how amazing the atmosphere is they would be onto something here. Our server Jesus was very informative and presentable. I ordered the surf and turf special. The steak was perfect and was the only saving grace to the dish. The cheesy grits were overloaded with bacon and swimming in so much sauce it was like soup. It was also VERY salty. Would expect better execution for a $70 entree.

I have never once had bad service, food, drinks, at all at Red Pony. Solid choice and one of my favorites.

Such a great place for a fun night with friends! We enjoyed our drinks and appetizers. The lemon drop martini was fantastic and the lamb chop appetizer is so so good! The beef tar tar was just okay - skip it and get the lamb. We got the ribeye for our main meal and it was delicious! Our waiter was fantastic and the ambiance is cool and calm. Love this place!

Great restaurant. The service was great and the food was yummy. The steak was tender but came with a lot of other things that were just ok. Next time I would order something different. Drinks were good. Instead of the chocolate dessert I would order the ice cream instead. Overall it was a nice night out.

We visited this fine establishment based on reviews we had seen online. This place did not disappoint. The atmosphere was lively and cozy. The decor was well done and too notch. The staff here was very friendly and very accommodating, especially when I brought one more guest that the restaurant expected. The drinks and courses were presented were well done and delicious. This restaurant is an excellent place to visit if your in the area.

Great service and really great food. Was visiting from out of town and decided to stop in early for dinner. Definitely recommend!

Our dinner started out great with gnocchi, fresh bread and salad. But our entrees were really disappointing. I had a very specific conversation with waiter about the cut of their filet mignon. I was only interested if it was a thick cut: 1 1/2-2 inches. He assured me it was and that he would speak to the chef about it specifically. But the steak came out 1 inch thick and dry, despite being medium rare. And the waiter played dumb as though we'd never had the conversation. My husband had the roasted chicken and it was bland. Creme brûlée was too sweet - maybe the worst I've ever had. Absolutely not worth the $180 we spent.

First time at Red Pony and it exceeded all of our expectations. The cocktails were delicious, the bread service was excellent and the mains were outstanding. But, what made it an amazing experience was our server Rocky who provided us an exceptional dining experience with his knowledge of the menu and the various ingredients. We will be back and look forward to another amazing meal.

Thank goodness Red Pony is open again ! It's been franklins pride and joy for so many years it's a tradition to dine at Red Piny and if you are a local you know ; ) Incredible food , excellent service and although I personally don't drink wine I am well aware of the spectacular pairings available . I would be remiss not to give a standing ovation to the tending Bar personnel ( both upstairs bar and main dining area) that always goes above and beyond to create a sense of community and continuous elegant hospitality !

Michael "The Manager" was the most disrespectful, unprofessional, & rude individual I've ever come across in the Service Industry. He lacks basic communication skills, common courtesy, & respect towards women. His behavior & tone was embarrassing, reprimanding, demeaning, & cruel. He scolded our table of 7 ladies who came to dinner during a bridal event for the weekend. Nashville and its surrounding areas, now being the Bachelorette Capital of the country.... should know how to handle a group of ladies when frequenting a restaurant for a celebration of this kind. We were kind, dressed appropriately, respectful, well behaved, and making friends with nearby tables. Not to mention we are in our FORTIES! He sat us at a table in the middle of the restaurant as though we were on display, yet expected us to be quiet, and only spoke when spoken to. He scolded us for having a good time, & enjoying ourselves. In the 35 minutes we were in the restaurant, our voice became loud for less than 30 seconds. Mind you, our "loud behavior" that led to being scolded & reprimanded by Michael consisted of singing a 20 second clip from the song, "I would walk 500 miles". How pathetic that Michael attempted to ruin our night by chastising our group in front of the entire restaurant, rather than politely asking us to lower our voices, which we would've gladly done. Instead, we no longer wished to remain in his presence, & asked for our check. As though his decisions for the evening weren't already been bad enough, he continued to double down, informing us there was no need to pay the bill, and we could leave. What a terrible business man. We had a table full of appetizers, fresh cocktails, & our food was being prepped in the final steps of service window. Regardless, his mistake, the restaurant's loss, and our story to continue to tell of the night a restaurant manager lost his cool, taking whatever is going on in his home life out on us.... Just some advice Michael, basic social skills, communication, respect amd decency are key as a GM of a restaurant. Even though you attempted to bring our vibe down to your sorrowful level,, we now have a story to forever remember an re-tell, as we laughed our way back to our private car where we told our driver about our experience, and ensured him to never bring his clients to Red Pony again. Definitely an experience we will never forget, in the opposite way than we expected...

Amazing time, service and food! First time in Franklin, came with a local and it didn't disappoint! The brussel sprouts were excellent and had the filet entree that came with potato and an amazing corn side and the combination of each on the plate was perfect. It may be hard going to any other restaurant in town if I'm ever back to visit, highly recommended!

Okay I came for a wedding dinner so I can't tell you about the service, but I can tell you about the food. It's pretty fantastic. The apps were little lamb chop lollipops. Too small for a main but deliciously seasoned and on a bed of fried onions. Beautiful and very tasty. The pears and Brie flatbread is a lovely combination of fruity and full flavored cheesy on a crispy (the best kind) crust. I had shrimp and grits, maybe the best ever. Mostly shrimp, not too much grits. Enhanced with bacon, scallions, mushrooms and all sorts of flavor. It's not very big so get it for the flavor, not the quantity. I like my chocolate cake a little more soft and moist but they make up for it with big drops of butter cream frosting all over. And the place is crowded, as it should be, but cute as a button.

We went here a few weeks ago for our anniversary dinner for the first time. Our server was Alejandro and he was great! He had some terrific recommendations and was very helpful. We started with the Midnight Sun cocktail which was delicious and so refreshing! We also ordered a bottle of Riesling which Alejandro keep chilled in a bucket. We started with the bread service which was phenomenal! We both loved the focaccia and the truffle bean spread was fabulous! We had the spinach dip per Alejandro's recommendation and it was certainly the best spinach dip either of us have ever had. It came out warm and bubbly straight from the kitchen! We loved that you could see into the kitchen from our chairs and see the culinary staff preparing the food! We each got the grilled romaine salad which we loved as well. I loved the fresh anchovies and cornbread croutons on this salad! And the dressing was delicious - salty with extra pepper and garlic. Loved it! My husband got the beef tenderloin for his main entrée and he loved it! He said it was one of the best meals he has ever had! I had a bite as well and it was out of this world. The meat was cooked perfectly and it melted in your mouth. Per Alejandro's suggestion, I got the Beef Bolognese which was one of the most delicious pasta dishes I have had at a restaurant to date! The sauce was made from slow cooked brisket and had such an amazing flavor. This was a very generous portion! It would have been easy to split among two people. We had plenty of leftovers! We ended the meal by sharing the crème Brulee. It was also delightful. We both enjoyed it tremendously! Thank you for having us! We will be back.

Goodness the food was fantastic! Greta was a fantastic server. She was friendly and gave us great recommendations! We will be back

Nice place - can dress casual but get a fantastic high level food experience. We ate upstairs at a table by the window. Waiter was professional and knew his menu. We ordered the bread service, it was ok. Focaccia bread was a unique texture and flavor paired with a molasses butter and Lima bean purée ( not my fave) sweet potato rolls were nothing special, on the dry side. While waiting for our food- they brought us a small bowl of homemade gnocchi with a truffle cream sauce. SO GOOD! We wanted to lick the bowl. The grilled romaine salad was split for us which was nice. It was flavorful and tasty if you like Gorgonzola. Dinner was shrimp and grits - delicious flavor! I am not usual a big fan but this was great! It looks small when you see the dish but it is filling. My BF ordered the giant bone in rob eye over roasted potatoes. It was a healthy portion and I loved eating his potatoes. It was all well Seasoned and flavorful. This restaurant is pricey so bring your wallet but we will return for special occasions.

Stopped in last week and had a great time. We sat at the upstairs bar with Whitney and Griffin. We had great service and the drinks were spot on.

Delicious, coffee and friendly service. If I lived closer, I'd be in regularly. Good location but I didn't like the chairs. They were not very comfortable. Maybe that's intentional so people don't sit there for a long time.

Excellent service, beautiful presentation. The portions for the final course were enough for an entire meal, but all three courses make a feast. Quite spendy but you get what you pay for.

A great place for dinner if you visiting Franklin. The food was amazing and the drinks too! Great atmosphere and friendly staff.

What a great dining experience! The wife and I sat at the bar. The bartenders were super friendly, and even told us about some other fun things to do in town. The old fashioneds were perfect. We split the lamb chops and a filet. Both were delicious! We will definitely be going back!

Food was delicious. Service was amazing. Ambiance was a little loud but it was beautiful inside and we enjoyed it

Yo went New Year Eve food was excellent and hot . Service outstanding and martini old school in and out fantastic to desert and coffee was hot . Kid from Brooklyn and I approve this message salute Happy New Year's 2024

Always reliable for great food and service! In the heart of old Franklin it is a must!

I went there for my cousin's birthday celebration and the food was amazing and the server Jesus rocks! Definitely I will be back

We have dined here several times and are never disappointed. Great menu and service as well. Don't forget to get drinks for back of the house! We don't often go for desert but this place has some incredible creations. Don't miss it!

Food was so average. Very sad about it, had high hopes. We ordered drinks and an app, tasted good. Then ordered our entrees...they came out MAYBE 10min after we ordered... The Redfish was okay but don't expect actual risotto (it was just pepita). Duck Gnocchi was fine, not great. Just not the experience I was expecting.....

Great Experience. Yummy Food. Spectacular Service by Josh@the Bar. Food: small plates Calamari Steak 4/4 Harissa Carrots 4/4 Grilled Romaine 4/4 Beet Salad 3/4 Wine: by the glass Tiberio Cerasuolo D' Abruzzo 4/4 Kobal Bajta Belo Orange 4/4 *Gnocchi Dish is Amazing!! Umami Bomb*

Outstanding restaurant in the Franklin, Tennessee area. I can't say enough about their food, everything was great. Apps, to the main course and the desserts. Nice spirit and wine selection and of course to get 5 stars from me, the service has got to be great which it was. Make your reservations early and check these guys out!!

Great food and friendly staff. My one complaint is the restaurant is very noisy upstairs!!! It would really benefit everyone- staff and patrons, if they installed some acoustical or felt panels under the tables or in the ceiling to absorb some sound reverberation! They are inexpensive and help so much! Felt Right or MDC Wall solutions has a ton of options. https://feltright.com/?gc_id=11088279004&h_ad_id=511275163134&gad=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwlJimBhAsEiwA1hrp5vuZmqOvauK6eRej2bKwB9qUEdMxim-X2b3P_GmyQpzIpXryIyfZJhoCaecQAvD_BwE https://www.mdcwall.com/markets/corporate

The food was excellent as was the service; our waiter was very helpful and attentive. It is not a fancy place like Perry's or any other of the newer restaurants in the area. It has 2 floors with a bar on both floors. It is in downtown Franklin with its own atmosphere. The only negative, and for us a big one, it was very noisy on the 2nd floor. It was hard to carry on a conversation with my wife. When we left the noise was just as bad downstairs. There were big tables on both floors that were full. This was the source of the noise. As good as the food and service were, I doubt we would go back again.

Friendly Staff. Perfectly Executed Dishes and such a great vibe. This place is a must in Franklin. Great bourbon selection as well. If we could start over and eat it again, we would! Bread Service, Crawfish Brushetta we're both amazing...

I had the shrimp and grits and it was the best I have had in a long time. Love the location and the food. Will be a regular.

The best fancier restaurant in Franklin hands down!! The workers are very nice and professional, great alcohol list, very unique and delicious dishes, and amazing vibes! I definitely recommend this for a dinner spot!

What a great dinner. Menu is not huge but the meal quality was great. Go on a Wednesday for half price wine bottles which rock. Beef tartar was delicious as was the Elk meatball appetizer. The pork chop porterhouse was cooked to perfection. This wine was fantastic.

Traveling south, we opted to experience a bit of a Franklin's food scene and the area Aponte appeared high on many lists. The martinis were served in small champagne glasses, the olives with blue cheese were excellent and the martini quite dry, as ordered. However, we found it amusing that the waiter didn't seem to know gin brands from bourbons. Hmm. He was right that the lamb chops were excellent. I had the shrimp and grifts, flavorful, but the grits were a touch thinner than I am accustomed to having, but full of flavor. Lots of bacon in this dish, too, with the shrimp unshelled and beheaded. The pork osso bucco was very tender and paired with tart tuscan kale and a tasty saffron risotto. Decent wines by the glass. No draft beers. Lovely place but on the pricey side.