Franklin Ave – American
Franklin Ave pulses with a spirited energy, inviting guests into a stylishly casual space where the clinking of glasses mingles with the irresistible aroma of elevated comfort fare. The kitchen excels in bold, snackable artistry, transforming humble ingredients into sophisticated bites like earthy mushroom beignets, zesty kimchi pickles, and velvety steak tartare. Whether you're tucking into tender, glazed baby back ribs or sharing a plate of herb-dusted fries, every dish celebrates a playful yet refined approach to modern dining.
231 Edison Street, Salt Lake City UT 84111 https://franklinaveslc.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, sugar-free, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, raw-food, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Franklin Ave
Dairy-Free at Franklin Ave
Franklin Ave in Salt Lake City has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Snap Peas, Herbed Fries and Brussels Sprouts. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Franklin Ave
Franklin Ave in Salt Lake City has 3 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Brussels Sprouts, Roasted Sweet Potato and Hamachi Crudo. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Franklin Ave
Franklin Ave in Salt Lake City has 18 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chocolate Doughnuts, Snap Peas and Chocolate Cremeux. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Franklin Ave
Franklin Ave in Salt Lake City has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sticky Date Cake and Scotch Olives. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Franklin Ave
Franklin Ave in Salt Lake City has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Han's Kombucha and Hamachi Crudo. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Franklin Ave
Franklin Ave in Salt Lake City has 10 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Snap Peas, Emotional Oranges and Currant Mood. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Franklin Ave
Franklin Ave in Salt Lake City has 20 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sticky Date Cake, Chocolate Doughnuts and Snap Peas. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Franklin Ave
Franklin Ave in Salt Lake City has 5 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Charred Broccolini, Duck Confit Lettuce Wraps and Raspado. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Franklin Ave
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Steak Tartare | 39.2 g | 49.6 g |
| Squid Ink Chitarra | 93 g | 44.8 g |
| Sticky Date Cake | 25.3 g | 42 g |
| Wagyu Burger | 26 g | 38.7 g |
| Steak Salad | 26 g | 31.8 g |
| Loaded Potatoes | 0 g | 26 g |
| Agnolotti | 20.6 g | 24.4 g |
| Snap Peas | 133.9 g | 21.9 g |
| Scotch Olives | 1.9 g | 20.4 g |
| Simple Market Greens | 60.4 g | 17.7 g |
| Spiced Duck | 10.6 g | 16.9 g |
| Cauliflower Steak | 23.4 g | 14.6 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 1:00 AM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its tender and well-prepared seafood, guests frequently highlight this spot as a perfect destination for special occasions. Standout dishes include the fresh seafood selections, which diners praise for their delicious
Menu
Bar Snacks
- Dill Pickle Potato Chips - $6: Whipped feta dip. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kimchi Pickles - $6 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Herbed Fries - $6: Garlic aioli. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Scotch Olives - $6: Spicy sausage, farmers cheese. Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
Starters
- Deviled Eggs - $11: Duck cracklings, hot sauce. Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Mushroom Beignets - $16: Intermountain mushrooms, Grana Padano, green goddess. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baby Back Ribs - $18: Kalbi glaze, green onion, sesame, kimchi pickles. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brussels Sprouts - $14: Medjool dates, bacon, marcona almonds, Calabrian chile, Meyer lemon aioli. Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Tartare - $19: Sesame, pickled daikon, cucumber, togarashi, potato chips, dynamite aioli. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Snap Peas - $13: Coconut, Chile crisp, mint, Thai basil, Fresno, cashews. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Charred Broccolini - $14: Anchovy dressing, grana padano, breadcrumb. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Loaded Potatoes - $12: Bacon, hollandaise, Fresno, pickled shallot, green onion. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Duck Confit Lettuce Wraps - $18: Hoison-ginger glaze, sunomono, Napa cabbage, carrot, chile crisp. Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hamachi Crudo - $18: Blood orange Leche de Tigre, blueberry, jalapeno, radish. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Raw-Food, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Sweet Potato - $16: Siam red curry, whipped coconut, pistachio crumble, Thai basil. Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Simple Market Greens - $13: Sherry vinaigrette, dates, shaved vegetables, Marcona almonds. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar - $14: Anchovy dressing, bagna cauda crouton, Grana Padano. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baby Gems - $22: Buttermilk dressing, crab, grilled avocado, radish, tomato, pepita. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Salad - $21: Grilled gem, Marcona almonds, farmers cheese, green goddess, bacon, dates, pickled shallot. Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Wagyu Steak - $40: Potato pave, grilled maitake, spiced carrots, demi. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Agnolotti - $26: Sweet potato, browned butter, sage, apples, Grana Padano. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Cod - $35: Miso, soy-dashi broth, intermountain mushroom, snap peas, broccolini. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cauliflower Steak - $24: Pistachio butter, chermoula, Castelvetrano, dates, greens, frico. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Chicken - $28: Za'atar, crispy potatoes, grilled broccolini, cucumber, whipped feta, chermoula. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Malfaldine - $28: Braised pork cheek, tomato, burrata, basil, herbed breadcrumbs. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pappardelle Bolognese - $28: Wagyu beef, veal, pork, Grana Padano. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sea Bass - $36: Black forbidden rice, roasted winter squash, Siam red curry. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spiced Duck - $38: Five-spiced breast and chicken-fried leg, sweet potato purée, blueberry demi, blistered snap peas. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Squid Ink Chitarra - $34: Crab, miso butter, Intermountain mushrooms, togarashi, breadcrumb, Meyer lemon, Thai basil. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- Wagyu Burger - $18: Thick cut bacon, American cheese, lettuce, onion, pickles, dijonaise. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Chicken Sandwich - $17: Sweet sambal, kimchi pickles, napa slaw, dynamite aioli. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Fish - $16: Beer battered cod, pickles, tomato, napa slaw, remoulade. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Sandwich - $18: Au poivre, taleggio, Fresno chile, bacon-date jam, watercress. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Chocolate Doughnuts - $11: Sea salt, cardamon, pastry cream, cocoa nibs. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Raspado - $11: Caramel apple ice cream, condensed milk, chai tea. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Chocolate Cremeux - $11: White miso, chile crisp peanut brittle, coconut ice cream, coconut caramel. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- House Ice Creams - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Meyer Lemon Pound Cake - $11: Blueberry sorbet, creme fraiche, pistachio crumble, basil. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Sticky Date Cake - $11: Cardamon ice cream, whiskey caramel. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
Beverages
- Roll a Pear - $12: Beehive Vodka, pear liqueur, lemon, rosemary, black lemon bitters, sugar free Redbull Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Sugar-Free, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Currant Mood - $14: Campari, Waterpocket Hartnet, vanilla, lemon, charred cedar and currant bitters, cider float Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Lectin-Free
- Black Solstice - $16: Basil Hayden Dark Rye, Plantation pineapple rum, Amaro Lucano, pineapple simple Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Utah Old Fashioned - $15: Old Forester, Rittenhouse Bonded Rye, Demerara, aromatic bitters, citrus swath Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol
- Espresso Lane - $13: Four Roses bourbon, Ramazzotti, creme de cacao, cold brew, vanilla, orange bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Bewilder Vitruvian Pilsner - $7: Draft Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Backbone Sauvignon Blanc - $15: Western Cape, South Africa 2020 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Emotional Oranges - $8: Acid-adjusted orange juice, coconut, mint Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Han's Kombucha - $6 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Red Bull Energy Drink - $4
Frequently Asked Questions about Franklin Ave
- Is Franklin Ave dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Franklin Ave has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Snap Peas, Herbed Fries and Brussels Sprouts.
- What can I eat at Franklin Ave on a dairy-free diet?
- Snap Peas, Herbed Fries and Brussels Sprouts carry the dairy-free tag, out of 6 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Franklin Ave have vegan options?
- Yes. 10 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Snap Peas and Emotional Oranges.
- Is Franklin Ave gluten-free?
- 3 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Franklin Ave?
- Steak Tartare, at roughly 49.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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