Barbara's Home Cooking – American
This welcoming sanctuary of Southern comfort wraps guests in the nostalgic aromas of golden-fried chicken and savory, slow-roasted beef. Plates arrive piled high with crispy pork chops, tender country fried steak, and creamy poppyseed chicken, offering a soulful dining experience that feels like a warm embrace from a family kitchen. On Fridays, the atmosphere hums with extra excitement as the kitchen turns out signature cornmeal-crusted catfish, cementing the restaurant's reputation as a cornerstone of honest, home-style cooking.
1232 Old Hillsboro Road, Franklin TN 37069 https://barbarashomecooking.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its excellent pizzas and comfortable setting, guests frequently return to Barbara's for the consistently high-quality meals and welcoming environment. Reviewers highlight the accommodating service staff who provide attentive care throughout the meal, making it a standout choice for both professional gatherings and casual dining.
Menu
Meal Combos
Your choice of entree & 2 sides
- Chicken Tenders Combo - $15.95: 4 tenders, choice of 2 sides Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Chicken Combo - $16.95: Fried chicken breast & leg/tender, choice of 2 sides Available at: dinner, lunch
- Poppyseed Chicken Combo - $14.95: Casserole, choice of 2 sides Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Chops (Fried) Combo - $14.95: On the bone chops, choice of 2 sides Dietary tags: Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roast Beef Combo - $15.95: Choice of 2 sides Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Country Fried Steak Combo - $18.95: Choice of 2 sides Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Cakes Combo - $16.95: Choice of 2 sides Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Catfish Combo (Fridays Only) - $15.95: Choice of 2 sides Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Entrees Only
- Fried Chicken (White) - $12.95: 2 Breasts Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Chicken (Regular) - $9.95: Breast Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tenders - $5.5 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Poppyseed Chicken - $8.95 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roast Beef - $9.95 Dietary tags: High-Fiber, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Cakes - $12.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Chops - $10.95 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Country Fried Steak - $13.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Catfish (Friday Only) - $9.95 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Mash Potatoes & Gravy - $2.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green beans - $2.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cream corn - $2.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Field Peas - $2.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mac and Cheese - $2.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Fries - $2.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Okra - $2.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cinnamon Apples - $2.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cucumbers & Tomato salad - $2.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Potato Casserole - $2.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coleslaw - $2.99 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Turnip Greens - $2.99 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lima Beans - $2.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Rolls, Pimento Cheese & Chicken Salad
- Rolls - $4.5: Pack of 6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Salad - $10.95: Grapes, celery Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, High-Fiber, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pimento Cheese - $6.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Fudge Pie - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Chess Pie - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Pecan Pie - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Peach Cobbler - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
Beverages
- Sweet Tea - $2.5
- Unsweet Tea - $2.5
- Coke - $2.5
- Sprite - $2.5
- Lemonade - $2.5
- Diet Coke - $2.5
Frequently Asked Questions about Barbara's Home Cooking
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout dishes include golden-fried chicken, savory roast beef, crispy pork chops, creamy poppyseed chicken, and signature cornmeal-crusted catfish served on Fridays.
- How can I contact this restaurant?
- You can contact Barbara's Home Cooking by visiting their website at https://barbarashomecooking.com/ for more information.
- Is this restaurant currently open and operational?
- The restaurant is currently operational, and you can visit their website at https://barbarashomecooking.com/ for more information.
- Is this a good spot for a date or special occasion?
- The comfortable setting and attentive service make it a standout choice for professional gatherings and casual dining experiences.
- Is this restaurant suitable for families?
- This budget-friendly restaurant is suitable for families, offering a welcoming environment, accommodating service, and a variety of Southern comfort combos.
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- Roast beef and pork chops both satisfy keto and gluten-free diets, along with paleo, whole30, and dairy-free requirements.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Customers love the excellent pizzas, comfortable setting, high-quality meals, and the accommodating service staff who provide attentive care.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- Barbara's Home Cooking has an average overall rating of 4.0/5.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- The menu offers keto and low-carb options like roast beef and pork chops, while vegan and gluten-free choices include turnip greens.
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- This restaurant is unique for its nostalgic Southern comfort food, signature Friday catfish, and accommodating service in a welcoming environment.
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