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etch - Franklin, Franklin, TN

etch - Franklin

4.7
4.7
228 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
11:30 p.m.
Booked 46 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Neighbourhood 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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

  • 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!
    Easter photo

  • 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!
    Mother's Day photo

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 228 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Nashville

    Contemporary American

  • Nashville

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Etch in Franklin delights diners with "flavorful and beautifully presented" dishes, including standout items like the pork ribeye and scallops. Guests appreciate the "amazing service" and engaging atmosphere, with seating options including a counter for a unique dining experience. While some note room for improvement, the overall experience is "highly recommended."

229 Reviews

  1. Griffin

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and excellent service. Riley was an awesome waiter.

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  2. Kellee

    VIP

    New York City

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Vibrant feel. Food was flavorful and beautifully presented.

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  3. DS

    VIP

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was good, but was extremely slow between first course and main. Server didn't address the delay. Kids were long done with dinner before ours arrived. This time we sat in the main dining room, last time the back room which was extremely cold/drafty. Dining experience seems inconsistent.

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  4. Cathy

    Nashville

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything we ordered was just fabulous. Maxine was our server and perfectly attentive. Highly recommend the filet and the roasted cauliflower. So glad Etch is now in Franklin!

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  5. Anna Beth

    VIP

    Raleigh

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This might be our new favorite restaurant in Franklin. We savored every bite of each dish we had. Brought an out of town couple with us and they were very impressed by the taste/presentation of the food as well. The Caesar kale salad had such an interesting horseradish spin, and the pork ribeye was the best pork dish I’ve ever had - paired so nicely with its veggie sides. Service was excellent. The only negative was they were out of two wine/beer selections we chose. Everything else was top notch and we will certainly be back!

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  6. Andrew

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We dined at the counter and had a fabulous experience. We will be back for sure!

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  7. David

    Atlanta

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We were there to celebrate our wife’s birthday and the experience was perfect. Our waiter, David was fantastic- striking the perfect balance of attentiveness and space to enjoy our company and food. The food was exquisite! And quite frankly, heads and shoulders above anything else in downtown Franklin. Thank you!

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  8. Evelyn

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding service coupled with Michelin like food makes for a memorable occasion - highly recommend

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  9. Jason

    Cincinnati

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was innovative and delicious. It’s pricey, but coming from a person who is notoriously cheap and hard on restaurants, Etch was literally worth every penny! The service and ambiance were equally amazing! So impressed and looking forward to heading back!

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  10. Kim

    VIP

    Nashville

    13 reviews

    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Two people had the pork which was amazing. One person had the chicken which was dry and I had the scallops which were loaded with salt and I couldn’t eat them ! This was after asking for no salt in my dish - very disappointing especially since it was A $51 dollar dish

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FAQs

etch - Franklin is rated 4.7 stars by 228 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
11:30 p.m.
Booked 46 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for etch - Franklin

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

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Liberty Pike
  • Neighbourhood
    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.
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