The Tavern on Central

Franklin, MA · Restaurant

Rating
4.9/5
★★★★★ 4.9
Reviews
20
Rank in Franklin
#1
of 73 restaurants
City Percentile
94%
rating percentile
Address
The Tavern on Central, 391 E Central St, Franklin, MA 02038
Phone
(508) 355-0020
Website
thetavernfranklin.com
Status
Closed · Opens 3 PM

The Tavern on Central is a restaurant located in Franklin, MA. It is one of 73 restaurants listed in Franklin. Its 4.9-star rating is above the Franklin city average of 4.2 stars. Based on combined rating and review volume, it currently ranks first among restaurants in Franklin. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

Hours

Saturday3 PM–

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Laurie Harrington · Jan 2026

This was our first time dining at The Tavern on Central. We went on Friday night around 6:00 and and business was brisk! We had a short wait but it was pleasant especially as we ran into an old friend at the bar! I imagine that the owner had this in mind when he designed the restaurant... The bar area is a great place to catch up with friends or to sit and have a drink or dine. The beverage menu offered some unique cocktails but it was so cold outside, I opted for a glass of Pinot noir to warm me up! The dining menu had lots of different options. The Korean chicken sandwich came highly recommended by our friend as well as numerous weight staff. My husband opted for that and it came as advertised... Definitely had a bit of heat. I chose the red snapper (which comes with two sides )whic

★★★★★ 5.0 Sue W · Dec 2025

Great new spot. Fabulous service - Justine was our server. Good menu to choose from. Food was delicious! Great follow up by management to make sure that Everyone was happy with their meal. We were!

★★★★★ 5.0 Jimmy Caffrey · Dec 2025

We had a wonderful Christmas reunion at this restaurant. The food was absolutely delicious and beautifully presented. My partner suffers from acne, and her skin is sensitive to greasy or heavy foods, but the dishes here were clean, fresh, and light, which made a noticeable difference. The service was warm and attentive throughout. Truly a memorable Christmas celebration. I highly recommend it!

★★★★★ 5.0 Michael Aguiar · Mar 2026

There was a wait time for a Saturday night but not bad. We were brought to a standing table in the back and were able to order drinks. Shortly afterwards we were given a table. Although we had a little bit of a wait our dinner was served and was very enjoyable. Everything was delicious . Great place for dinner with friends. Management greeted us and made sure everything was up to par. The Tavern on Central was overall a great experience and I would recommend visiting them.

★★★★★ 5.0 Antoneta Giakou · Dec 2025

WOW - This is THE spot in Franklin. Had a wonderful dining experience here. The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. You can tell care goes into every dish. The staff were welcoming and attentive without being intrusive, and the atmosphere was relaxed. Every dish we tried was delicious, especially the chef’s specials. Great value for the quality and portion sizes. I’ll definitely be coming back and recommending this place to friends!

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot

Services

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