Mother’s Day is still the most popular day for dining out but in second place is Valentine’s Day. Research from National Restaurant Association shows that one-quarter of Americans surveyed will be dining out on Valentine’s Day this year which happens to fall on a Wednesday, while others will celebrate on the weekend.
1. Sperry’s Restaurant
650 Frazier Drive, Franklin
(615) 778-9950
Dinner for two is $99 meal which includes a 6 oz. Bacon-Wrapped Filet Mignon
Served with choice of 5oz. Lobster Tail or King Crab Legs. The meal also includes Bread Board & Sperry’s Salad Bar or Caesar Salad or Iceberg Wedge. Reservations Recommended.
2. Ludlow & Prime
330 Franklin Rd Suite 226 B
Brentwood
(615) 942-5907
Locally owned in Brentwood, Ludlow & Prime is steak and seafood restaurant serving wood grilled specialties. They feature comfort food like Seafood Gumbo, Australian Rock Lobster Tail, Bear Creek Farm burger, prime dry aged NY strip and the popular L&P “steak bomb.” Don’t miss the extensive wine list and the curated cocktails.
3. The Mockingbird Restaurant
3035 Reserve Blvd
Spring Hill
931-487-9787
A set menu with four courses will be served at The Mockingbird for $44.95 per person. First course choices are short rib crostini or shrimp cocktail hearts. Second course – Valentine salad of candied pecan, sangria poached pear, blue cheese with champagne vinaigrette. Main course option include chicken, NY strip, baked Atlantic Salamon, or duck breast followed by several choices of dessert. Reservations are recommended.
4. Frothy Monkey
125 5th Avenue
Franklin
615-600-4756
The Frothy Love 3-course dinner returns this year to Franklin. It is the perfect approachable way to celebrate Valentine’s (or Galentine’s) Day. This prix fixe menu will be available after 5 pm on Tuesday, February 13 and Wednesday, February 14th. Enjoy an appetizer, 2 entrees, and a shared dessert for $50 per couple, with the option to add a bottle of our hand-picked Valentine’s Day wine for only $20. No reservations are needed, but day-of call ahead seating is available by calling 615-600-4756.
5. Puckett’s Franklin
Offering regular menu and a dinner special, with a show by Mo Pitney from 7:30 – 9p. Call 615-794-5527 for reservations.
6. Puckett’s Columbia
15 Public Square
Columbia
931-490-4550
Serving from its regular menu with specials available after 5 p.m., including blackened Ahi tuna with a whiskey glaze, grilled asparagus and rice pilaf ($25); Hanger Steak with Chimichurri sauce, baked potato and steamed broccoli ($31) and chocolate cheesecake ($6). Each dinner guest will receive a rose and a chocolate covered cherry. Show by Hobo Cane from 7:30 – 9p. Call 931-490-4550 for reservations.
Puckett’s Columbia is also hosting a “Swing, Dance and Dinner” event on Friday, Feb. 16 from 6 – 9p. For $20 per person, each guest will get a professional mini swing dance lesson with his or her partner before twirling the night away with tunes from local Columbia DJ AMP! Ticket includes small bites of Puckett’s sliders, pico de gallo and spinach dip with chips, a complimentary glass of champagne & a cash bar! Must be 21+ to attend. Purchase tickets here.
7. Puckett’s Boat House
94 East Main Street
Franklin
615-790-2309
Dinner and a show by singer-songwriter duo Blair’s West at 7p. Serving the regular Boat House menu, and all bottles and wines by the glass are half-priced. Call 615-790-2309 for reservations.
8. Scout’s Pub
158 Front Street
Franklin
615-721-5993
Offering regular menu and a few chef’s specials. Get $2 off all house & specialty cocktails, $2 off wine by the glass and $1 off all drafts from 4p until close. Call 615-721-5993 for reservations.
9. Homestead Manor
4683 Columbia Pike
Thompson Station
615.538.6113
Offering its new menu which launched this week and a few chef-curated features, including Kusshi oysters on the half shell with a blood orange and Champagne Mignonette (3.50 ea.); pan-seared halibut with winter mole, grilled radicchio and roasted pumpkin seeds (28); grilled lamb chop with a cherry merlot reduction, charred Brussels and forbidden rice (34); bittersweet chocolate tart with whipped mascarpone, sea salt and blood orange marmalade (10). Call 615.538.6113 for reservations.
10. Tupelo Honey
2000 Meridian Blvd
Franklin
615 224-2600
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with your a chicken fried special at Tupelo. Enjoy a three-course dinner for two starting at just $45.Your buttermilk fried chicken entree comes with a choice of one appetizer which includes favorites like fried green tomatoes, pimento cheese nachos, kickin’ carolina dip just to name a few. Finish your meal with a mini mason jar dessert. Add a bottle of Virgola Prosecco for just $20.
