Red Pony Restaurant

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   J

   Nashville

   2 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   My wife and I had our anniversary dinner at Red Pony, and while our server and food were good, the hostess was not welcoming and seemed uninterested in being there. I know people have bad days, but not even a “goodbye” or “thank you for coming” as we were leaving is less than satisfactory.
   

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   Liz

   San Diego

   3 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Service was awesome! Every bite and sip superb! Definitely our best meal in Franklin was served here.
   

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   Candra

   Nashville

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   First time to Red Pony. Food, service was wonderful. Will visit again.
   

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   dave

   Nashville

   11 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   11 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Probably ordered the wrong meal. The carrot salad was hilariously tiny and the salmon just not that good. Folks ordered the reduced size shrimp & grits and liked it. The steak was ok…..nothing extraordinary
   

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   Holly

   Nashville

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on November 15, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always a wonderful experience! We drive two hours to eat here and are never disappointed.
   

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   Dave

   Nashville

   15 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   15 reviews

   Dined on November 11, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We sat at the bar and enjoyed our 46th anniversary dinner. We had a terrific time with the bartenders and patrons. Everything was outstanding! Our meals were world class.
   

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   Susan

   Nashville

   10 reviews

   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined on November 10, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Been wanting to go here for several years. Tried it and loved it
   

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   Lisa

   Nashville

   7 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on November 8, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had not been to Red Pony in quite a while. I made a reservation for my husband’s birthday, and had some family surprise him. It was perfect! The meal was delicious and we had a wonderful evening!!
   

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   Abby

   Nashville

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 8, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Annie, our server, was just right. An overall delightful evening. A bit expensive but what restaurant isn’t?
   

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    Philip

    Nashville

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2

    Celebrating my wife's birthday, but it was a bit of a letdown. We've dined before & normally enjoy the Red Pony, so it could have been an anomaly. Rustic ambiance is dark, brooding, & well-done. It can be tough to see the menu & hear who you're dining with. The ladies at the door were welcoming & friendly. They immediately wished my wife a happy birthday, which was thoughtful. We were seated at a charming table that overlooked Main Street. The waiter was unsure which Bourbon they pour in their classic Old Fashioned but recommended the seasonal with cranberry & chicory bitters. We got one seasonal & a Woodford. Bartenders craft superb drinks. The cuisine is of excellent quality & taste. We requested the amuse-bouche, but the waiter said it was only for first time diners. We never had it, so despite the off putting quarrel, he gave it to us. It was a rich & creamy gnocchi. It was incredible & would be ideal as an entree on the menu. Bread service is flavorful with 3 tiny muffins & 3 small pieces of focaccia; the size is adequate to cost. The bean spread with the focaccia, on past menu, was better suited to the focaccia's salty, savory flavor than the oil, which is bland. Eggplant meatballs are delectable & nice portion. Shrimp & Grits are excellent, but the dish is quite small. Our server never mentioned the special occasion (which had been noted for a month) nor wished my wife a happy birthday. Overall the stuffy & lackluster service did not match the excellent cuisine & ambience. Having been in the industry for decades, I understand that serving is a difficult job. Perhaps our unethusiastic server was inexperienced, nervous, or he was having a bad night; but it really doesn't take much to wish someone a happy birthday or recognize a special occasion. As my wife left ahead of me, upon my departure, the ladies at the desk felt very bad and were insistent upon giving 2 desserts to make up for it. I recommend dining for dinner but do not book for a special occasion.
    

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