The Franklin is the first place I want to go whenever I return from time away from Boston. The food is always fantastic (the turkey meatloaf!!!), the staff is the same group of people that's been there for years and they are always welcoming. Yeah, there's always a long wait, but I usually get a seat at the bar while I'm waiting and then just dine there. Either way, just go prepared for that fact, and it's the best restaurant in town.
Pros: food, staff, price
Cons: parking, wait
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