Restaurants near Watson Glen Shopping Center

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1. North Italia - Franklin

4.7

Exceptional(1635)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Franklin

Booked 75 times today

At North, we set the standard for crave-worthy by serving delicious handmade food daily. Our chefs use only the freshest ingredients to create Italian dishes that consistently satisfy. Enjoy pastas made from scratch daily. Favorites like Bolognese and Chicken Parm. And unexpected bites that go above beyond, like savory Zucca Chips and White Truffle Garlic Bread. Plus an assortment of house-made cocktails, expertly curated wine, and local craft beers that will beckon you to relax, sip and savor every moment you are here.

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2. Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - Cool Springs

4.7

Exceptional(5562)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Franklin

Booked 108 times today

Located at McEwen Northside, Perry’s is serving its first greater Nashville-area location in Franklin, Tennessee. Perry’s Cool Springs is bringing our award-winning menu, impeccable ambiance, unique signatures, tableside presentations and exceptional service for DINE-IN or TO-GO. Our 11,000-square-foot space can host up to 350 guests, inviting all to soak up and savor the Perry’s experience. Perry’s Cool Springs boasts a vibrant color palette with details of glass, lighting and a breadth of textures to create an air of modern elegance and comfort that is sure to welcome the greater Nashville community. The expansive main dining room allows guests to soak in the Perry’s experience, where glimpses of our open kitchen can be caught, along with our spectacular wine wall that peers into lively island Bar 79®.

3. etch - Franklin

4.7

Exceptional(254)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Franklin

Booked 32 times today

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.

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4. Blue Sushi Sake Grill - McEwen Northside

4.8

Exceptional(280)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Franklin

Booked 52 times today

Blue Sushi Sake Grill unites creative ingredients with energetic vibes, premium cold sake with happy moments to give you a fresh and fun new way to experience sushi. Our sushi and grill menus allow you to explore your sushi favorites in new and unexpected ways. We like to say that sushi is for sharing, and our menu encourages it. Order a spread of all your maki, nigiri and sashimi favs from the sushi bar, and throw in a few orders of starters from the grill. We'll stagger your plates so you can savor it all bite-by-bite, and maximize the sushi experience you've been craving all week. If you're not sure where to start, tour the menu during Happy Hour, where all our guest favorites — from our sushi, grill and drink menus — are available at an amazing value. We offer Happy Hour every day of the week at Blue Sushi Sake Grill!

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5. Red Pony Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(4672)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Franklin

Booked 31 times today

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.

6. Cork & Cow

4.8

Exceptional(3574)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Franklin

Downtown Franklin's best fine dining restaurant! Hickory grilled steaks, seasonal entrees, and craft cocktails make Cork & Cow a unique destination just minutes south of Nashville.

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7. 1799 Kitchen and Cocktails

4.5

Awesome(1349)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Franklin

Booked 16 times today

Celebrating bold flavors through locally and regionally-influenced American cuisine, 1799 Kitchen & Cocktails showcases a menu with a contemporary take on everyone’s tried and trusted favorites.

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8. Amerigo - Cool Springs

4.8

Exceptional(2714)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Franklin

Booked 40 times today

Amerigo has been a local staple for over three decades. We have shared countless meals and celebrations with multi-generations of families since 1991 and are proud recipients of multiple dining awards in the greater Nashville area.Traditional Italian pastas, pizza, fresh seafood and wood-fired steaks span the menus for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. Early bird specials are offered daily as well as gluten-free versions of your favorite Italian dishes.Reservations, catering and private dining parties can all be accommodated at Amerigo. So whether you're having a quiet dinner for two or a business meeting, we have everything you need for an enjoyable dining experience.

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9. Granite City Food & Brewery - Franklin

4.4

Awesome(1161)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Franklin

Booked 11 times today

With its warm, inviting, and modern design, Granite City's expansive interior features a spacious and comfortable dining room, four-sided modern, full-service bar, as well as an outdoor patio. The restaurant also showcases an open kitchen featuring chef developed, handcrafted made-from-scratch cuisine, including innovative signature entrees, flatbreads and more.

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10. Connors Steak & Seafood - Cool Springs

4.6

Exceptional(4777)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Franklin

Booked 42 times today

Connors Steak & Seafood specializes in fresh seafood and premium aged steaks, as well as gourmet salads, pastas and more! Enjoy a memorable evening with friends and family in our well-appointed dining rooms, or stop by for the lunch you and your associates deserve. Our friendly service and flavorful fare will keep you coming back.

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Nashville •1 review
5.0
Dined today
Excellent service & excellent food and drinks, EVERY time.
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Red Pony RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Franklin
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4.8
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Lynn
Nashville •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We have been to Etch in downtown Nashville many times and have always loved it. We were thrilled to discover that the Franklin location is just as wonderful. The entrees were very flavorful, the service was great and the ambiance was nice. We will definitely return.
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etch - FranklinPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Franklin
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4.7
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St. Louis •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Aerial and Barry were fantastic. The food was world class. This is far away my favorite restaurant in the entire country. Every chance I get to come to Nashville, we come to Cork and cow.
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Cork & CowPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Franklin
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4.8
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MarkVIP
Tampa / Central Florida West •54 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
First visit to this restaurant, it was nice layout and fun atmosphere, food was good. We were there for a casual business dinner and it was perfect for that.
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North Italia - FranklinPrice: Moderate• Italian• Franklin
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4.7
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TamaraVIP
Northwest Florida •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Our waiter Christian was great and the food was delicious!
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Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - Cool SpringsPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Franklin
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4.7

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