The Franklin Inn

Brunch

• Franklin's Benedict

  Two Poached eggs over mini signature crab cakes, topped with house-made Hollandaise and grilled shrimp

• Sausage Gravy and Scratch Biscuits

  Country gravy with a slight kick, over fresh homemade biscuits

• Shrimp and Grits

  Stone Ground Cheesy grits topped with shrimp and bacon bits

Three Egg Omelettes

Served with grits or home fries and choice of bread

• Florentine

  Spinach, mushrooms, onions, and Swiss cheese

• Farmer's

  Ham, red peppers, tomato, and cheddar cheese

• Meat Lover's

  Ham, bacon, sausage, onions, and cheddar cheese

Traditional

• 2 Eggs any Style

  Choice of three strips of bacon or sausage links and choice of bread

• Eggs Benedict

  Two poached eggs over Canadian bacon topped with Hollandaise

• Breakfast Sandwich

  2 eggs fried to order with choice of bacon, sausage, or Canadian bacon on your choice of bread with cheese

Drink Specials

• Founding Father's Bloody Mary - 16oz

• Pitcher of Mimosa

Starters, Salads & Sandwiches

Sandwiches

Served with chips and pickle, or substitute one of our delicious side dishes. Add tomato, cheddar cheese, bleu cheese, provolone cheese, Swiss cheese, bacon, sauteed onion, or sauteed mushrooms to any sandwich

• Chicken Salad BLT

  House made tarragon chicken salad topped with bacon, lettuce, & tomato served on your choice of bread

• Franklin Inn Steak Burger

  8oz, hand-formed, & cooked to order served with side of lettuce, tomato, & onion

• Grilled Cheese & Tomato

  With your choice of cheddar, provolone, or Swiss cheese on your choice of bread. Great with bacon!

• Classic Reuben

  House Cooked Corned beef, piled high with sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, & thousand island on grilled seeded rye

• Classic Corned Beef and Swiss

  House Cooked Corned beef with Swiss cheese - Served hot or cold with spicy brown mustard on your choice of bread

• The Franklin Sailor- A Richmond original!

  House Cooked Corned beef, sliced Dietz & Watson Frank, Swiss cheese, & honey mustard on grilled seeded rye

• Philly Cheese Steak

  A 1930s original - 8oz ribeye, sauteed onions, provolone, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on a hoagie roll

• The Frank and Double Frank

  One or two 1/4 pound Franks. Add chili, cheese, sauerkraut, onions at no extra charge

Salads

• House Salad Sm/Lg

  Spring mix, carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions and choice of dressing. Add Grilled Chicken, Grilled Shrimp, or a scoop of Tarragon Chicken Salad

Entrees

Starters

• Senate Bean Soup

  As served in the US Senate Restaurant since 1903 - available in cup or bowl

• Shrimp and Grits

  Jumbo Shrimp tossed in our spicy Buffalo sauce & served on a bed of bleu cheese bacon stone ground grits

• Chicken Wings Six or Baker's Dozen

  Served naked or tossed in our own spicy buffalo sauce with carrots, celery sticks, & your choice of bleu cheese or ranch dressing

• Zucchini Fries

  A favored house special! Fresh sliced zucchini, breaded, deep fried, & stacked. Served with spicy ranch dressing

• Seasonal Vegetable Plate

  House made hummus served with fresh cut vegetables & toasted Afghan flat bread

• Chesapeake Bay Crab Bites

  A family recipe and Franklin Inn specialty. 5 Crab bites served with our house-made hush puppies & remoulade

• Plate of Onion Rings

  Beer Battered and Fried Crisp

• Plate of French Fries

  Twice fried Belgian Style fries, tossed in our house seasoning, salt and pepper

Entrees

Served at 5pm Daily. Add a small house salad to any entree

• Steak du Jour

  Hand selected, fresh cut, & served with choice of two sides

  • Market Price

• Penne Pasta with Vegetables

  Our house vegetable blend tossed with extra virgin olive oil, white wine, and parmesan cheese. Add shrimp or chicken!

• Catch of the Day

  Chef's choice of fresh seafood prepared daily with your choice of two sides

  • M/P

• Chesapeake Bay Crab Cakes

  A Franklin Inn favorite recipe! Two large crab cakes loaded with lump crabmeat. Served with our signature hush puppies & your choice of two sides

• Meat Loaf with Tomato Relish

  Generous portion of our delicious specially seasoned meatloaf with choice of two sides