Etta Rae's

Did you know we have a breakfast and lunch cafe downtown Franklin, KY?

Mill House Cafe is located on the historic square and surrounded by great boutiques and stores. Make a plan and come see us soon!

Very thankful for the good times we all had together sharing a meal, marriage proposal, laughter, tears, creating relationships and so much more.

Thank you all!

This group (and a few missing from it) make me SO proud. Thank you for serving your community well. Etta Rae's will always be a fond memory of a time when we tried something new in a great small town. We are grateful to have so many special moments to look back on with the community.

Until next time.

Hey all, Anthony here. The past twelve months have been incredibly tough. Opening a small business is no walk in the park. Add to that major loss in my life: first, my father passed unexpectedly. Months later, I would loose my beautiful, wonderful mother, who I lost well before her actual passing with dementia being a terrible tormentor. When she finally passed, I felt relief for the end of her suffering, but the most significant hole in my heart. Grief is a hard thing to process especially when you aren’t allowed much time due to owning and running a business.

The business went though its own ups and downs as well, and I am saddened to say that unfortunately, Etta Rae's has not been able to rise to its potential in the way I had hoped, and more importantly, the way it needed to in order to be financially sustainable. We've had and lost people I thought would be with us for longer, we've struggled through major building issues and we've made our way through economic uncertainty.

I've done all I could to make this restaurant what it is. I have had some of the most amazing staff that help bring Etta’s to life and I will definitely feel that loss. I've loved sharing each and every meal with you. It has been the honor of a lifetime.

Unfortunately, not all local businesses make it, and Etta Rae's is a casualty of that.

Tuesday, May 9th will be our last day open. I hope to see you and share one final meal together.

All my best,
Anthony and the Etta Rae's team

Happy Cinco de Mayo! Come celebrate with us with one of our margaritas or a specialty Tennessee Twang!

What a busy week! We will be closed today for a private party, and we will only be open for dinner on both Friday and Saturday. We can't wait to see you!

Don’t wait till Friday to enjoy a nice glass of wine - come relax and enjoy a glass with dinner at Etta Rae's. And since it's Wine Wednesday, you'll only pay half the price for your bottle!

Now hiring experienced kitchen staff! Competitive wages, room to grow. Message us now for details.

It’s National Brothers and Sisters Day! Celebrate by taking your sibling out to lunch or dinner today at Etta Rae’s.

Weekend specials have arrived!

Stop in to enjoy a ZK Ranches 8 oz filet (served with your choice of side and salad), and make sure to add in a refreshing Etta's Julep while you're here.

Don't forget dessert- our Caramel Vanilla Crunch Cake is back to help you end your meal on a sweet note! 🍰

We're open for dinner this evening starting at 4 pm. Come see us!

Whether you've recently received a big raise, turned in a big project, or maybe are just celebrating making it to Thursday, come take a seat and take a break from work at happy hour from 4 pm - 6 pm!

Added bonus- enjoy it on the patio and take in this beautiful weather. 🌞

We're back for dinner, and we have a special dessert to celebrate! Stop by starting at 4 pm to enjoy our Salted Caramel Vanilla Crunch. Bonus if it's enjoyed on our patio with a glass of wine or your favorite cocktail to celebrate Happy Hour!