Menu

Our Menu

From lunchtime favorites to steaks, seafood and signature dishes, there's something for every appetite at Franklin's Bistro.

Explore the Menu

From longtime favorites to signature specialties, find something worth sitting down for.

Starters

A tasty way to start a meal off right.

  • Cheddar Cheese Curds

    $12

    Battered & deep fried served with house ranch

  • Mozzarella Sticks

    $12

    Lightly breaded mozzarella sticks served with marinara.

  • Bleu Cheese Chips

    $14

    Hand cut potatoes, bleu cheese crumbles, fresh tomato and green onion. Topped with a creamy garlic bleu cheese sauce.

  • Onion Rings

    Full $12 | Half $7

    Lightly breaded sweet onions deep fried until golden brown served with our homemade ranch dressing.

  • Bruschetta

    $12

    Grilled french breaded topped with parmesan cheese and served with a blend of tomato, basil, onion, garlic and olive oil.

  • Chili Cheese Nachos

    $15

    Homemade corn tortilla chips piled high topped with our homemade beef chili, onions, black olives, jalapeños, shredded cheddar cheese & tomato. Served with salsa.

  • Quesadillas

    ~ $12

    Cheddar & Mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, onion & jalapeños grilled between tortillas, then served with sour cream & pico de gallo.

    Add chicken, beef or bacon $4

  • Al's Spinach Dip

    $15

    A creamy mixture of parmesan, mozzarella & cream cheese blended with spinach & garlic then baked to perfection. Served with our homemade corn chips & salsa. (Please allow 15 minutes)

  • Breaded Fried Pickled Chips

    412

    Battered & deep fried. Served with our house ranch.

  • Button Mushrooms

    $12

    Button mushrooms sauteed in olive oil, garlic, scallions & a blend of seven different spices. Served with hollandaise sauce.

  • Avocado Egg Rolls

    $13

    Avocado, sun-dried tomato, mozzarella cheese, cilantro, green onion & garlic fried in a crisp wrapper. Served with a sweet thai chili sauce. (Please allow 10 minutes)

  • Buffalo Shrimp

    $17.50

    Lightly breaded deep fried jumbo shrimp dipped in a spicy buffalo sauce and served on our homemade bleu cheese dressing.

  • Franklin's Beef or Chicken Tips

    Beef: Market Price | Chicken: $14.00

    Choice tips of beef (or chicken) sautéed in olive oil, garlic, scallions & a blend of seven different spices. Served with hollandaise sauce.

  • Boneless Buffalo Wings

    (6) $9.50 (12) $15

    Spicy boneless wings served with celery sticks and our homemade bleu cheese dressing.

Lite Combos

Sandwich meats include Egg Salad, Turkey, Roast Beef, Ham, or Chicken Salad. Cheese choices include American, Pepper Jack, or Swiss.

  • Cinnamon Roll & Cup of Chili

    Cup $10.95 / Bowl $11.95
  • House Salad & Cup of Soup

    Cup $10.95 / Bowl $11.95
  • Half Sandwich & Cup of Soup

    Half $10.95 / Full $12.95
  • Half Sandwich & House Salad

    Half $11.95 / Full $13.95

Sides

  • Whipped Potatoes

  • Sweet Potato Fries

    $1.50
  • Baked Potato

  • Coleslaw

  • Sea Salt Fries

  • Hashbrowns

  • Sautéed Button Mushrooms

  • Cottage Cheese

  • Potato Wedges

  • Loaded Hashbrowns

    $1.50

    With green pepper, onion & cheddar cheese

  • Sautéed Vegetables

Gourmet Burgers

100% USDA Choice beef, seasoned and charbroiled on a ciabatta bun. Served with sea salt fries, sweet potato fries, coleslaw or cup of soup. Substitute side salad, Caesar salad or onion rings for $3.

  • Cowboy Burger*

    $15.50

    8 oz burger, BBQ sauce, jalapeños, American cheese, smoky bacon and an onion ring.

  • Chili Cheese Burger

    $15

    8 oz burger with homemade chili and cheddar.

  • Bacon Cheese Burger

    $15.50

    8 oz burger, smoky bacon, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle.

  • Franklin Burger*

    $14.50

    8 oz burger, shredded lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle.

    Add cheese $1.

  • Patty Melt*

    $15

    8 oz burger on grilled marble rye with Swiss, grilled onion and homemade 1000 Island.

  • Reuben Burger*

    $16.50

    8 oz burger, corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss, house 1000 Island, lettuce, tomato and onion.

  • Swiss Mushroom Burger*

    $15.50

    8 oz burger, grilled mushrooms, Swiss, lettuce, tomato and onion.

  • Black Bean Burger

    $13

    4.5 oz black bean burger, lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle.

    Add cheese $1.

  • Bleu Burger*

    $15.50

    8 oz burger, smoky bacon, bleu cheese butter, lettuce, tomato, onion and homemade ranch.

Garden Fresh Salads

Fresh ingredients chopped by hand. Dressings made from scratch: creamy Italian, ranch, 1000 Island, bleu cheese, Caesar, raspberry vinaigrette and Dorothy Lynch.

  • House Salad

    $6

    Mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, chopped egg, red onion, cheddar cheese and croutons.

  • Taco Salad

    $16

    Beef chili or grilled chicken, lettuce, tomato, onion, olives, jalapeños and cheddar in a crispy tortilla shell with sour cream and salsa.

  • Wedge Salad

    $12

    A wedge of iceberg lettuce, smoky bacon, tomato, red onion & our homemade bleu cheese dressing.

  • Chef Salad

    Full $17 | Half $15

    Greens, julienned ham, turkey, roast beef, Swiss, American cheese, egg and tomato; choice of dressing.

  • Oriental Chicken Salad

    Full $15.50 | Half $13

    Mixed greens, fresh mushrooms, green onions, almonds & our homemade toasted sesame dressing. Topped with crispy chicken and oriental noodles.

  • Coconut Chicken Salad

    Full $17 | Half $15

    Greens, mozzarella, tomato, artichoke, red onion, avocado, almonds, ranch, fried coconut chicken and raspberry sauce.

  • Thunderbird Salad

    Full $16 | Half $13

    Greens, tomato, smoky bacon, bleu cheese, egg, creamy Italian dressing, artichoke hearts and green olives.

  • Chicken Salad Salad

    Full $15.50 | Half $12.50

    Greens, homemade chicken salad, tomato, egg, grapes, green olives and cheddar.

  • Waldorf Salad

    Full $17 | Half $15

    Greens, grilled chicken, smoky bacon, apples, grapes, walnuts, egg, bleu cheese and homemade ranch.

  • Tortilla Chicken Salad

    Full $16 | Half $13.50

    Greens, lightly fried chicken, corn, tomato, almonds, smoky bacon, green onion, ranch and tortilla straws.

  • Classic Caesar Salad

    Full $13 | Half $10.50

    Romaine, parmesan, red onion, tomato, croutons and homemade Caesar dressing.

  • Spinach Salad

    Full $13.50 | Half $11.50

    Spinach, egg, bacon, tomato and red onion with hot bacon dressing.

Sandwiches

Hand-crafted sandwiches. Except Hot Beef, served with sea salt fries, sweet potato fries, coleslaw or cup of soup. Substitute side salad, Caesar or onion rings for $3. Extra sauces $0.50.

  • Beefeater

    $15.50

    Roast beef in au jus, pepper jack, lettuce, tomato and red onion on parmesan-crusted sourdough; tiger sauce.

  • Popeye Grilled Chicken Sandwich

    $14

    Marinated grilled chicken, Swiss, tomato and spinach on ciabatta; ranch on the side.

  • Jambalaya Burger

    $14

    Marinated grilled chicken, smoked sausage, onion, pepper, pepper jack and Creole mayo on ciabatta.

  • Bobby's Prime Rib Sandwich

    $17.50

    6 oz prime rib with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle and tiger sauce on brioche.

    When available.

  • Turkey Avocado Club

    $14

    Smoked turkey, avocado, bacon, tomato, lettuce, mayo and Swiss on brioche.

  • Sam's Chicken Parmesan Sandwich

    $14

    Fried chicken fillet, mozzarella and marinara on garlic-buttered ciabatta.

  • Trilled Cheese Sandwich

    $13

    Bacon, tomato, melted cheddar and American cheese on grilled sourdough.

  • Classic Reuben

    $14.50

    Corned beef, sauerkraut, 1000 Island and Swiss on grilled marble rye.

    Rachel option with smoked turkey instead of corned beef.

  • Triple Decker Bistro Club

    $15

    Smoked turkey, ham, bacon, lettuce, tomato, American cheese, Swiss and mayo on choice of toast.

  • Fisherman's Sandwich

    $14

    Beer-battered cod, American cheese, lettuce, tomato and tartar sauce on a hoagie.

  • Philly Steak Sandwich

    $14

    Thin beef, grilled onion, peppers, mushrooms and mozzarella on a hoagie.

  • Katie's Chicken Bacon Melt

    $14

    Grilled chicken, bacon, Swiss, lettuce, tomato, onion on ciabatta; honey mustard on the side.

  • Balt

    $13

    Bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado and mayo on toasted wheat or white bread.

  • Franklin's French Dip

    $14

    Thin roast beef with au jus on a toasted hoagie.

    Add Swiss for $0.75.

  • Veggie Melt

    $14

    Homemade spinach dip, Swiss, onions, peppers, tomato, mushrooms and ranch on sourdough.

  • Sirloin Steak Sandwich*

    $17

    6 oz charbroiled top sirloin on grilled sourdough.

  • Hot Beef

    $16

    Roast beef on white bread with whipped potatoes and rich beef gravy.

Steaks & Prime Rib

USDA Choice beef aged four to six weeks, hand-cut and inspected. Steaks and prime rib include soup or salad and one side. All steak prices are market price.

  • New York Strip*

    Market Price

    10 oz.

  • Delmonico Ribeye*

    Market Price

    10 oz.

  • Sirloin*

    Market Price

    6 oz or 8 oz.

  • Beef Prime Rib*

    Market Price

    12oz or 16oz. Slow-roasted and carved to order. Available Friday and Saturday evenings only.

  • Steak Toppings

    $4

    Top any steak with hollandaise sauce or bleu cheese butter.

Steak Doneness Guide: Rare - Cool red center Medium Rare - Warm red center Medium - Warm pink center Medium Well - Hot slightly pink center Well - Hot fully cooked center

The Classics

Classics served with choice of soup or house salad.

  • Lemon Butter Cod

    $19.50

    8 oz cod fillet baked and topped with lemon butter.

  • Chicken Florentine

    $21.50

    Grilled chicken, red onion, mushrooms, tomato, spinach and garlic parmesan sauce.

  • Franklin's Beef Tip Auggies*

    Beef: Market Price / Chicken: $25

    USDA Choice beef tips sautéed in olive oil, garlic, scallions and seven spices, topped with onions, mushrooms, mozzarella and cheddar.

  • Fried Shrimp

    $23.50

    Breaded jumbo shrimp with cocktail sauce.

  • Cajun Salmon*

    $25

    Blackened salmon with garlic cream sauce, tomato and green onion.

  • Chopped Steak*

    $17

    8 oz chopped steak, onions, mushrooms and beef gravy.

  • Asian Salmon*

    $25

    Roasted salmon with Asian-Thai chili sauce and peanut coleslaw.

  • Raspberry Salmon

    $25

    Roasted salmon with raspberry glaze.

  • Fish & Chips

    $17

    Corona beer-battered cod fillets, English chips and tartar sauce.

  • Chicken Fried Steak (or Chicken)

    $17

    With whipped potatoes and country gravy.

  • Chicken Strips

    $16.50

    Fried chicken tenders with sea salt fries and barbecue sauce.

Pastas

All pastas served with a house salad or cup of soup. Add grilled chicken $4.50, grilled steak $6.50 or grilled shrimp $7.50.

  • Imperial Pasta

    $22.50

    Ham, chicken, mushrooms and scallions in garlic cream sauce over fettuccine with parmesan.

  • Macaroni & Cheese

    $16.50

    Cheddar and American cheese in white sauce with a crunchy buttery topping, baked.

  • Steak & Spinach Gorgonzola Alfredo

    $23.50

    Sautéed beef tips over angel hair pasta with spinach, gorgonzola and garlic parmesan alfredo.

  • Cajun Jambalaya Pasta - Spicy!

    $22.50

    Chicken, sausage, onion, pepper and tomato in spicy Cajun cream sauce over fettuccine with parmesan.

  • Pasta Marinara

    $16.50

    Angel hair pasta, marinara and parmesan.

  • Fettuccini Alfredo

    $17.50

    Fettuccine, garlic cream sauce and parmesan.

  • Cajun Shrimp Alfredo

    $24.50

    Jumbo shrimp, onion, pepper and tomato in spicy Cajun garlic cream sauce over fettuccine with parmesan.

  • Italian Combo

    $18.50

    Chicken parmesan with fettuccine alfredo.

  • Chicken Asparagus Delight

    $22.50

    Chicken, asparagus, mushrooms, green onions and garlic in cream sauce over fettuccine with parmesan.

Non-Alcoholic Beverages

  • Coke

    $3.50
  • Diet Coke

    $3.50
  • Mello Yellow

    $3.50
  • Sprite

    $3.50
  • Mr Pibb

    $3.50
  • Root Beer

    $3.50
  • Lemonade

    $3.25
  • Iced Tea

    $3
  • Hi-C Fruit Punch

    $3.50
  • Raspberry Iced Tea

    $3.50
  • Coffee

    $2.25

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