FranklinWhat A local's calendar for Franklin & the Nantahala

Downtown sit-down

Sunset Restaurant & Catering

Address
498 Harrison Ave, Franklin, NC 28734 Directions →
Hours
Open six days, closed Tuesdays (new owners, 2026): lunch and dinner on weekdays, breakfast too on weekends as of 2026-09-28
Live hours on Google Maps →
What to order
The homemade pies and the biscuits
Google rating
4.4 · 967 reviews View on GoogleRatings via Google · as of 2026-09-29
Kid-friendlyNo alcohol

Franklin's oldest restaurant, serving since 1945, reopened in 2026 under new owners with a new menu. Pies and biscuits made fresh each morning. Open six days, closed Tuesdays.

The details

Cuisine
Southern diner — lunch + dinner, breakfast on weekends
Good for kids?
Yes — family diner
Alcohol
None

Quick answers

Where is Sunset Restaurant & Catering?

498 Harrison Ave, Franklin, NC 28734 — Downtown Franklin.

What are Sunset Restaurant & Catering's hours?

Open six days, closed Tuesdays (new owners, 2026): lunch and dinner on weekdays, breakfast too on weekends (as of 2026-09-28). Hours change — check the live Google Maps listing before you go.

What's the phone number for Sunset Restaurant & Catering?

(828) 524-4842.

What should I order at Sunset Restaurant & Catering?

The homemade pies and the biscuits.

Is Sunset Restaurant & Catering kid-friendly?

Yes — family diner.

Does Sunset Restaurant & Catering serve alcohol?

No — Sunset Restaurant & Catering is alcohol-free.

Things to double-check

We couldn't fully confirm these — if you've been recently, tell us and we'll update:

Where we got this

Spotted something out of date?