The Franklin Menu

Sampling the menu at The Franklin is an exercise in both variety and refinement. The smaller plates, like the Dill Caesar Salad and Crab Louie Salad, are fresh and thoughtfully composed, while the Fried Green Tomatoes and Pemaquid Mussels showcase the kitchen’s knack for elevated comfort flavors. Seafood lovers will likely gravitate toward the Lobster Roll, which feels indulgent yet balanced. For larger plates, options such as the Green Bean Tart, Hokkaido Sea Scallops, and Mushroom Ragu Spaghetti demonstrate a mix of seasonal creativity and classic technique, complemented by the likes of Clams Linguine and Loch Duart Salmon. The sides, including Thin Cut Fries, Lobster Mac & Cheese, and Corn Bread, add hearty touches, while lighter accompaniments like Marinated Cucumber and Fresh Lemon Coleslaw refresh the palate. Dessert selections are equally enticing, with decadent choices like Chocolate Banana Royal, Mississippi Mud Pie, and the playful Stuffed Elephant Ear alongside the tangy Key Lime Ice Cream Tart. The drink offerings match the menu’s elevated tone, featuring a curated array of vodkas-Chopin, Grey Goose, Ketel One, and Titos-as well as distinctive gins and aquavits like Bluecoat American Gin and Roku Gin, rums including Appleton State and El Dorado 5yr, and East Coast spirits such as Raspberry Point New London and Beau Soliel Miramichi Bay. For those seeking seafood in its purest form, the daily Oysters, Caledonian Cocktail Shrimp, Amber Jack Crudo, Lobster Tail, and varied Seafood Platters complete a menu that is both sophisticated and approachable, ensuring that every visit leaves diners satisfied and eager to return.