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Coal Town Public House, Franklin, TN

Coal Town Public House

4.7
4.7
555 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 35 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Child-friendly
Coal Town Public House is a modern American grill located in the heart of Westhaven Town Center. Our diverse menu is comprised of elevated and unique takes on American cuisine, as well as a full service bar boasting a wide array of wine, beer and craft cocktails. The restaurant features a lush interior with high ceilings, stylish fixtures and plenty of natural light. Nestled against Magli Green, our retractable garage doors open completely to let in the sun, fresh air and views of the lake. The Public House will set the scene for you to enjoy a truly memorable dining experience with friends and family!

Reservations recommended. No take-out available.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (615) 807-1194
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Contactless Payment, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Chris Cunningham
  • Neighbourhood
    Franklin
  • Cross Street
    Just off of Front Street in the Westhaven Town Center
  • Parking details
    Plenty of parking in the Kroger parking lot adjacent to the Coal Town Public House in Westhaven Town Center. There is also some street parking available.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Public House Brunch

    Multiple dates available
    Join us every Sunday from 11am to 3pm for the best brunch offerings in Franklin. Full bar available featuring our "green machine" bloody mary and $15 bottles of Brut with one mixer. Reservations are highly suggested.
    Public House Brunch photo

What 555 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Nashville

    Child-friendly

  • Nashville

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Nashville

    Child-friendly

  • Nashville

    Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Coal Town Public House offers a "fantastic atmosphere" and "incredible food," with standout dishes like the pork chop and shrimp & grits. The service is "excellent," with staff known for their friendliness and attentiveness. Although some reviews mention slow service and flies, the overall dining experience remains "great" and "consistent."

555 Reviews
  1. David Tharp

    Nashville

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and ambiance, food was really not that good.

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  2. Bob

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful experience. My wife had the filet and I had the bone-in chops, and probably the best I have ever had. Extremely moist and the Chardonnay Salt really elevated the taste. The noise level was very nice and the place was full. Andrew was our server and did an outstanding job. We will certainly return.

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  3. Thomas

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    The food was terrible. Nice place it has potential but the steak was way over cooked and priced.

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  4. Charlotte

    Nashville

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed the restaurant very much. However, my husband’s French dip sandwich had lots of fat on it and the dipping sauce was not flavorful. My chicken pasta dish was great!

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  5. J.W.

    Nashville

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    For my son‘s birthday I was originally trying to get into one of the traditional favorites (Sperry, Jimmy Kelly, etc) but everyone was full except places way out of our way since we were going to music at Fox & Locke afterwards. I had only had pizza over at Coal Town so I had thought it more of a casual place but we booked a reservation and have the steaks – I had the fillet he had the strip. We were both really impressed. Also the duck fat fries were amazing and thank you so much for the birthday dessert and for paying attention to that note I put on the reservation. Excellent service, excellent price for what we got and West Haven is nicely located relative to a lot of of the music places in the Franklin area.

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  6. Tom

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Best pork chop on Earth! we come here with a family of five twice a year and it has always been fantastic. very consistent. Chloe is a gem of a server.
    Coal Town Public HouseResponded on January 27, 2025
    Thank you, Tom! We are so happy you enjoy our pork chop. Thank you for making this a special spot for you and your family. We look forward to your next visit!

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  7. Catherine

    Mobile

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tried the pork chop for the first time, it was excellent!
    Coal Town Public HouseResponded on January 27, 2025
    Thank you for the review! So happy you enjoyed the pork chop - it is one of Chef Cunningham's specialties. Hope to see you again soon!

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  8. Andy

    Nashville

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice neighborhood restaurant. Casual setting with good ambiance. I dropped my date off and went to park the car. When I came in although there were two people at the hostess desk they just pointed me in the general direction of our table. Service was attentive but did not rush us as we made it into a 2 1/2 hour get together with another couple.
    Coal Town Public HouseResponded on January 7, 2025
    Thank you, Andy! We appreciate your review.

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  9. John

    VIP

    Nashville

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great time. Staff was very attentive. We lingered a bit after dinner but never felt rushed. I will be back.
    Coal Town Public HouseResponded on January 7, 2025
    Thank you, John! We love that you had the chance to linger and relax. Hope to see you again soon!

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  10. Catherine

    Mobile

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was delicious and the service was great too..
    Coal Town Public HouseResponded on January 7, 2025
    Thank you, Catherine!

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FAQs

Coal Town Public House is rated 4.7 stars by 555 OpenTable diners.

Coal Town Public House does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 35 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Coal Town Public House

187 Front St, Suite 103B, Franklin, TN 37064-4884

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Just off of Front Street in the Westhaven Town Center
  • Neighbourhood
    Franklin
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Plenty of parking in the Kroger parking lot adjacent to the Coal Town Public House in Westhaven Town Center. There is also some street parking available.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Contactless Payment, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Chris Cunningham
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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