The Franklin Inn

  4.5 – 404 reviews   • American restaurant

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Set in a historic building, this retro spot offers comfort foods & weekend brunch with full bar.

✔️Brunch ✔️Lunch ✔️Dinner ✔️Dine in ✔️Take out The Franklin Inn 23221

Hours

Monday5–10 PM
Tuesday12–10 PM
Wednesday12–10 PM
Thursday12–10 PM
Friday12 PM–12 AM
Saturday11 AM–12 AM
Sunday11 AM–10 PM

Address and Contact Information

Address: 800 N, Cleveland St, Richmond, VA 23221

Phone: (804) 716-9493

Website: http://www.thefranklinrva.com/

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Reviews

thomas Sullivan
Located right near our home, I’ve visited this neighborhood bar twice in December—once on a Thursday night and again recently for brunch. With 38 years in the hospitality industry, I have a strong understanding of how these businesses operate. The food is good, and the service is very solid for a neighborhood bar. I genuinely want to support this place.

That said, ownership and staff may benefit from viewing a few aspects of the experience through a guest’s perspective. I offer this feedback sincerely and hope it’s taken in the constructive spirit intended, because with a couple of small adjustments, the overall experience could be noticeably improved.

First, the use of Fabuloso is extremely overpowering. While staff and ownership may be accustomed to the scent, guests definitely notice it. It overwhelms the smell of the food, and even after walking home, the scent lingered on my jacket.

Second, the music selection feels more aligned with staff preference than with the bar’s atmosphere. Music plays a significant role in shaping the guest experience, and this is another area worth reevaluating.

I recognize that this bar has been around for a long time and has clearly been successful. I’m simply offering my perspective as someone who has spent many years in the industry. I will return, but I do believe these two items deserve closer attention from ownership and staff.
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Zedward
Cute lil dive. I had a smash burger and it was okay. The sauce was not very flavorful unfortunately. The fries were a lovely type of shoestring that I haven’t had anywhere else.
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Matthew Feller
We stopped in with a group of 8, and despite being a smaller establishment they were happy to accommodate us. Service was top notch with servers who were genuinely kind and attentive.

Food was wonderful. I’ve never had mozz sticks like I had here, and let me tell you, they were wonderful. The smash burger was also out of this world.

Highly recommend for great food, great service, and a cozy but lively atmosphere.
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Scott Broderick
Food is very good as is the beer selection. Not extensive but very tasty. Nice people. The ultimate Fan bar. Prices very reasonable esp at happy hour
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Luis Toledo
Tried an smash it up burger and handmade fries an were really good. The best part here is the service, i dont know who this girl is but she was so kind and always attentive for everything i needed. Music was really good, jamiroquai it’s a always a hit
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Eric Bliss
Franklin Inn is always so friendly to me and my dogs…they bring the water and me beer, and on Wed. the have a $6 somethin smash burger that is fabulous! Nice neighborhood place where I’ve met so many different waljs of life. Can’t do better than here as a local. 5 stars. I can’t believe I haven’t rated this yet.
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Lamar Hervey
Outstanding craft burgers and fries. No frozen burger patties just fresh and delicious. Ask about the special. Love this place.
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Elizabeth Sexton
Friendly, neighborhood spot. I had the “little”Franklin burger, which was more than enough even though it’s on the starters menu. A side of fries, with house made ranch dressing was a nice addition. Others in the group had the full-sized smash burger, which was huge… definitely for a bigger appetite. Overall a relaxing, satisfying experience. Great wait staff!
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Edward Keenan
how do you not enjoy a place like this? It is what it is and we love it just moved to the neighborhood and stopped in one time and what a treat it is to have within walking distance ..stop in and feel the local good vibes. Smash burger is a phenom.
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Nik
A lovely hidden gem! This place has excellent service and food. It is quaint and quirky and the girls working it were fun and vibrant. Will definitely be back. Plenty of parallel parking on the streets, two unisex bathrooms downstairs. Get there early because seating is limited!
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