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    Willy's Bar-B-Que

    168 Reviews
    #9 of 63 Restaurants in Franklin
    ₹₹ - ₹₹₹American, Barbecue
    240 Cunningham Rd, Franklin, NC 28734-7576
    +1 828-524-0414
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    Overview
    4.0
    168 reviews
    • Excellent47%
    • Very good35%
    • Average11%
    • Poor5%
    • Terrible2%
    Travellers talk about
    “hush puppies” (14 reviews)
    “brisket” (27 reviews)
    “catfish” (13 reviews)
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    CUISINES
    American, Barbecue
    PRICE
    ₹₹ - ₹₹₹
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    Atmosphere
    LOCATION
    240 Cunningham Rd, Franklin, NC 28734-7576
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    1 - 10 of 168 reviews

    Reviewed 4 days ago
    Not my type

    The food matched the menu: it had no 'zip' to it. The service was haphazard at bvest. The cooler sitting between the dining room and the kitchens runs so loudly it is diffficult to have a conversation. Upon arriving, the server attempted to seat our...More

    Thank Corrine G
    Reviewed 7 September 2018
    Enjoyed everything we tried

    Husband and I took out from this place recently and went with a big combo pack that had all the meats, sides, bread. We enjoyed everything we tried. Would go back again.

    Thank Babetha297
    Reviewed 28 August 2018
    Not Good BBQ

    The brisket was dry and flavorless. Might not have been very fresh. Beans were very good. Service was fair - not terrible but certainly not good. Overall, a poor effort. We would not return.

    1  Thank Mike x
    Reviewed 14 August 2018
    North Carolina Bar B Que

    Want to try really good North Carolina Bar B Que be sure to make Willy's your first stop. Good prices. Great service

    Thank melissacY4268FR
    Reviewed 6 August 2018
    I would come back for the baked beans

    I know. Barbque is barbque is barbque. But lets talk sides. The baked beans were the closest to my wife's beans I have ever tasted. The hush puppies were perfect. Not greasey like most of the people that think they can make them. The wait...More

    Thank kissyourdog
    Reviewed 4 August 2018 via mobile
    Very good!

    Ate for the first time at Willy’s and really enjoyed it. No mustard based sauce but the red sauce was very good. Service was exceptional and I plan to go again soon.

    Thank Margo B
    Reviewed 27 July 2018 via mobile
    Decent meal

    Well didn't see any stacked wood and didn't smell any smoke but the staff was friendly and the food was decent. Ordered the pork plate with pulled pork, fries and baked beans. The beans were a little dry for my liking but I always add...More

    Thank Rockyhammock
    Reviewed 22 July 2018
    Go with the catfish!

    Food was good, didn't know whether to go with the bbq or the catfish so I got both!. BBQ was ok, wasn't the best nor worst I ever had. Catfish is very good though. Will come back her for that. Tried the sampler beer tray...More

    Thank Tony P
    Reviewed 21 June 2018
    Great out of the way restaurant

    This is a well kept secret in Franklin. Located near Harris Medical Center and Ingles this BBQ is fantastic. Friday is especially great if you like catfish as the lunch special is catfish, two sides, a drink, and for two people including tax is $...More

    Thank dkpruitt
    Reviewed 18 June 2018
    One of our regular stops! Great service and great food!

    Our favorites are the chicken tenders, BBQ chicken, and catfish! They make a wonderful grilled chicken salad; the meat is brushed with BBQ sauce. Everyone is really friendly.

    Thank Brenda B
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    Restaurant Details

    Rating summary
    • Food
      Service
    • Value
      Atmosphere
    Cuisine
    American, Barbecue
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner
    Restaurant features
    Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible
    Good for
    Child-friendly, Kids, Groups, Local cuisine
    Open Hours
    Sunday
    11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Monday
    11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Tuesday
    11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Wednesday
    11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Thursday
    11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    Friday
    11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    Saturday
    11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    Location and Contact Information
    • Address: 240 Cunningham Rd, Franklin, NC 28734-7576
    • Location: United States  >  North Carolina (NC)  >  North Carolina Mountains  >  Franklin
    • Phone Number: +1 828-524-0414
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