Franklins Public House is a welcoming gastropub in Palos Heights, IL, that brings together the best parts of a great neighborhood bar and a memorable dining destination.
Located at 12306 S Harlem Ave, this inviting spot is known for quality service, a warm atmosphere, and a menu and drink selection designed to satisfy guests looking for everything from a relaxed lunch to a lively night out.
Whether you are stopping in for brunch, settling in for dinner, or enjoying a solo meal at the bar, Franklins Public House offers a comfortable setting where good food, great drinks, and friendly hospitality come together naturally.
With an impressive 4.40-star rating from 993 reviews, it has clearly earned the trust of locals and visitors alike.
What makes Franklins Public House especially appealing is the variety it offers. Guests can enjoy outdoor seating, dine in, take food to go, or take advantage of on-site services for a flexible experience that fits any occasion.
The drink list stands out with great beer selection, cocktails, and a wine list that complements the menu, while the food offerings include comfort food, bar fare, local specialties, coffee, and happy-hour drinks.
From fast service and live music to live performances and sports, the experience is designed to feel lively and engaging without losing its cozy, casual feel. It is a place where friends can gather, coworkers can unwind, and diners can enjoy table service in a trendy yet approachable setting.
Outside food is allowed, and the presence of a full bar, Wi-Fi, free Wi-Fi, and restrooms adds even more convenience for guests.
Franklins Public House also makes accessibility and ease of planning a priority. Wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and restroom access help ensure a more inclusive experience for all visitors. Reservations are accepted, and payment is simple with credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments.
Open for lunch, dinner, and dessert, this gastropub offers the kind of dependable, high-quality experience that keeps people coming back. For those seeking a place that feels both energetic and welcoming, with strong drinks, satisfying food, and a lively social atmosphere, Franklins Public House delivers a memorable outing every time.
Call +1 708-671-8959 to learn more or plan your visit.
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Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
Five fresh baked pretzel sticks served with warm beer cheese dip & honey mustard.
Fresh seared ahi tuna atop cucumber, served with sliced avocado, pickled ginger, Korean Bulgogi sauce, & scallions.
House-made corned beef egg rolls with Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, & thousand island dipping sauce.
Five cilantro-lime marinated jumbo shrimp served with housemade roasted garlic & fresh herbs dipping sauce.
Lightly battered cheddar cheese curds served with chipotle ranch.
Diced golden & red beets with fried goat cheese croquettes and balsamic glaze.
Hand-cut French fries tossed in truffle oil, parmesan, & parsley, & topped with garlic aioli.
White corn tortilla chips, refried beans, nacho cheese, housemade pico de gallo, corn & black bean salsa, cumin sour cream, & salsa verde topped with pickled jalapeños.
Deep fried eggplant, fresh mozzarella, beefsteak tomatoes, pesto, arugula, balsamic glaze, & shaved parmesan cheese.
Slow-braised, cubed brisket burnt ends tossed in bourbon bbq sauce & topped with fried onions.
Buffalo-sriracha sauce, peppadew peppers, cilantro, sesame seeds, balsamic glaze drizzle.
Fresh mozzarella, crumbled goat cheese, oven roasted tomatoes, fresh basil, pesto, arugula, pancetta ham, parmesan cheese & hot honey.
Portobello, Shitake, & Cremini mushroom mix, red wine-caramelized onions, mozzarella, provolone, goat cheese, roasted garlic, scallions, & truffle oil.
Three sliders topped with cheddar cheese on brioche slider buns.
Three roasted turkey sliders with cranberry aioli, granny smith apples, Swiss cheese, & arugula on brioche slider buns.
Crispy chicken thighs, mozzarella cheese, housemade bang-bang sauce, & housemade coleslaw on brioche slider buns.
Three corn tortilla shrimp tacos served with mango pico de gallo & avocado-lime crema.
Grilled chicken, crispy bacon, roasted garlic aioli, fresh mozzarella, red pickled onions, fresh avocado, peppadew peppers, cherry tomatoes, scallions.
Three house-braised beef brisket tacos w/ Napa coleslaw, pickled red onions, & jalapeño-ranch.
Chopped romaine-iceberg mix, roasted turkey breast, apples, pears, sweet potatoes, candied pecans, bacon, crumbled feta, and choice of dressing.
Grilled bavette sirloin, spinach & arugula mix, cherry tomatoes, red onions, red cabbage, carrots, fontina cheese with chimichurri vinaigrette.
Mixed greens, smoked corn & black bean salsa, pico de gallo, crispy tortilla strips, grilled chicken, & chipotle ranch.
Mixed greens, grilled chicken, bleu cheese crumbles, candied pecans, dried cranberries, orange segments, tomato, cucumber, & raspberry vinaigrette.
Hearty mix lettuce, green apples, red & golden beets, red wine-caramelized onions, toasted walnuts, & goat cheese w/ maple-dijon vinaigrette.
Wine-braised chuck roast with vegetables, smothered in our rich housemade gravy over garlic smashed potatoes. Served with fresh bread.
Pan-seared, wild-caught Atlantic salmon over roasted butternut squash & parsnip puree, sautéed Brussels sprouts, red onion, & fig-cranberry glaze.
8-oz Bavette sirloin steak, sliced and served with your choice of any two sides and a housemade sauce.
Garlic-lemon marinated grilled chicken breast with roasted fingerling potatoes, broccolini, spicy cherry peppers & lemon-garlic sauce.
Grilled bone-in pork chops served with crispy roasted fingerling potatoes & carrots, and topped with a creamy apple-bourbon glaze.
Seared ahi tuna over brown rice, avocado, edamame, watermelon radish, carrots & cucumbers, pickled onion with Korean bulgogi sauce, edible flowers & wasabi aioli .
Pan-seared Lake Superior whitefish with garlic mashed potatoes, served with lemon-butter caper sauce & garlic green beans.
Braised beef short rib with a Mongolian glaze sprinkled with scallions & served with garlic smashed potatoes & roasted carrots.
Cavatappi pasta in a three cheese sauce with house-braised beef brisket, BBQ sauce, & fried onions.
Italian mild sausage, rigatoni pasta, cherry tomatoes, asparagus, spinach, Parmesan cheese, and brown butter-sage sauce.
Pan-seared jumbo scallops over arborio rice, peas, carrots, butternut squash, house-made pumpkin puree and spiced butter cream.
8 oz short rib brisket blend, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, & onion on a brioche bun.
8 oz short rib & brisket blend, red wine caramelized onions, arugula, garlic aioli, & bleu cheese crumbles on a pretzel bun.
8 oz short rib brisket blend, sautéed onions, double American cheese, & thousand island, on a toasted pretzel bun.
Lemon herb marinated chicken breast, avocado, Monterey Jack cheese, spicy peppadew peppers, garlic aioli, mixed greens, & tomato on a pretzel bun.
Creamy chicken salad with honeycrisp apples, dried cranberries, and celery on a brioche bun with lettuce & tomato.
Housemade corned beef, sauerkraut, thousand island, a pickle spear & Swiss cheese griddled on toasted marble rye.
Thin-sliced turkey breast, Swiss cheese, crispy bacon, arugula, cranberry sauce & aioli on toasted potato bread.
Roasted thin-sliced turkey breast, crispy bacon, lettuce, tomato, & peppercorn-ranch aioli in flour tortilla.
Sliced cheddar, Swiss, American, & Monterey Jack cheeses with tomato, bacon, avocado, & garlic aioli griddled on rustic country loaf.
Housemade Korean marinated beef brisket with caramelized onions, green bell peppers, & provolone cheese with an Asian sweet chili aioli on country loaf.
Grilled bavette sirloin, roasted garlic aioli, arugula, provolone, & peppadew peppers on herb ciabatta bread.
Served w/ vanilla ice cream & chocolate sauce.
GF chocolate cake, raspberry sauce, vanilla ice cream & candied almond crumble.
Chef's choice of topping.
Served with homemade maple caramel sauce, served a la mode.
Hear from our valued guests
The food here was so incredible. Had a great server, who was extremely knowledgeable about the food. Felt comfortable with our gluten free guests.
Ordered the Red Wine& Blue cheese Burger. Wow! Cheese curd appetizers yes please! Great service and wait staff accommodating. Very clean and has a great bar for drinks. Family friendly, wonderful atmosphere. Other food items on the menu very good. Great place to relax with great food and drink.
This place has me hooked! The atmosphere is top notch, the staff is super friendly, and the food is of exceptional quality. Really enjoyed their Fall Seasonal menu. The open faced turkey sandwhich is piled high with juicy turkey and deli ious stuffing. Then smothered with gravy and served with a baked spiced apple. I will always keep me coming back for that dish!
Took the dog to Palos Park Woods, searched dog friendly restaurants and stumbled upon Franklins. So glad I did. Jenna my server was so kind to my pup and the steak tacos were awesome. The whole menu sounded good. Gonna be my go to spot every time I walk the trails.
I have loved everything I've tried from Franklin's over the years!! They have a seasonally changing menu with some staple items staying year round while others get changed based on the current season. They also have lovely outdoor seating for when the weather is nice and I've even seen people bring their dogs to the outside seating in the past. The food is phenomenal, I can't say I've ever tried anything here that I wasn't happy with. Their servers/ service is really great as well, both for regular dining as well as events, I attended a friend's baby shower there. They also have live music sometimes on weekends I've noticed.
Franklin's Pie IS AMAZING. The pies of the month are soooo delicious. As much as I look forward to the pie of the month, I am so sad when they go. Favorites, strawberry rhubarb, coconut cream and are my favorites (so far). Standard apple is good too. Can't wait to see what's next!!
Wow — had a great time doing some work at the bar here in between gigs. STAFF are very attentive and personable. No complaints! DRINK was good — ended up having a beautiful draft Chardonnay. Super yummy. Be careful! FOOD was excellent — special ordered the southwest salad without some toppings and with salmon. SO good! Salmon was cooked perfectly. They even included 2 dressings on the side — super thoughtful.
Dog-friendly patio was perfect for a post-hike lunch. We called ahead and they had a table ready for us. Heather was attentive and helped navigate the menu for food allergies. She even brought a water bowl for the pup. The daily special was a pumpkin and squash soup that was perfect for a crisp fall day, with a surprisingly flavorful taste. Our friends all enjoyed it.
Nice menu variety with four season changes a year. My go to is the Cajun Linguine and it’s made the same each time. Great flavor each time. My daughter loves getting the three burger sliders. The chicken pecan salad with the raspberry vinaigrette is also a very nice option. Our server was very good and the beer selection has nice options. One of my favorites to rotate to when looking to go out.
Found this place searching for a lunch date with variety. This place checked all our boxes! We were immediately greeted and seated(I requested outdoor) and my server was pleasant, and efficient! The drink and food menus were creative, many options without being overwhelming or boring. I ordered a peach bourbon cocktail with a foam that was so yummy I ordered another. The corned beef eggrolls were flavorful, crunchy and filling! I used the thousand island dipping sauce and mustard together, so good. We also got burger sliders(too full to try so we took home for later they were still great), Santa Fe salad(so filling, generous with the chicken), shrimp tacos (I was too full to try my guy ate one and loved it. Other 2 were eaten at home & were great) and red, wine and bleu burger. Our waitress was observant enough to know we’d benefit from splitting our burger and salad on our own plates (we like to share stuff). Our first time trying but definitely won’t be the last! I’m glad we took a chance, this place is a gem! I shoulda took more pics :-(
Common questions about Franklins Public House
Franklins Public House is located at 12306 S Harlem Ave, Palos Heights, IL 60463, United States, Palos Heights, IL, United States.
You can reach Franklins Public House by calling +1 708-671-8959.
Franklins Public House has a rating of 4.4 out of 5 based on 993 customer reviews.
Franklins Public House features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Franklins Public House features the following service options: Outdoor seating, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Franklins Public House features the following highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great wine list, Live music, Live performances, Serves local specialty, Sport.
Franklins Public House features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Franklins Public House features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Food, Food at bar, Happy-hour drinks, Happy-hour food, Late-night food, Private dining room, Small plates, Spirits, Vegetarian options, Wine.
Franklins Public House features the following dining options: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Outside food allowed, Seating, Table service.
Franklins Public House features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom, Wi-Fi, Free Wi-Fi.
Franklins Public House features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Lively, Trendy.
Franklins Public House features the following crowd: Family friendly, Groups.
Franklins Public House features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
Franklins Public House features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Franklins Public House features the following children: Good for kids, High chairs, Kids' menu.
Franklins Public House features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Plenty of parking.
Franklins Public House features the following pets: Dogs allowed outside.
Business Features
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