Franklin’s Finest
THE
RESTAURANT
Since 1967
1905 West Main Street • Franklin, Louisiana USA
Phone: 337-828-3300
Our Hours:
Monday: 10:30AM till 9:30 PM
Tuesday thru Saturday: 5:30 AM till 9:30 PM
DARK ON SUNDAY
We welcome orders to go
Fax number 828-3312
Appetizers
Fried Crawfish Tails.........................................................................................................7.99
Bite Size Fried Catfish......................................................................................................7.99
Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Shrimp (6).......................................................................8.99
Fried Mushrooms...........................................................................................................6.99
Fried Oysters...................................................................................................................9.99
New Orleans Style Wings (8)..(Fried or Sauteed)......................................................7.99
Fried Mozzarella Sticks with our Italian Sauce...........................................................5.99
Fried Boudin Balls with Honey Mustard Sauce.........................................................4.99
Fried Crab Cake Appetizer.........................................................................................8.99
Crawfish Fettuccine Appetizer....................................................................................8.99
Shrimp Fettuccine Appetizer.........................................................................................8.99
Fried Onion Rings..........................................................................................................3.99
Fried Pickles with Ranch Dressing................................................................................3.99
Soup of the Day.............................................................................................................3.99
Add 1.00 Additional Charge if ordered as Main Meal
Light and Fresh Salads
Fresh Boiled Shrimp Salad..............................................................................................11.99
Louisiana Gulf Crabmeat Salad..................................................................................12.99
Fried Shrimp Salad..........................................................................................................12.99
Seafood Salad (Half Lump Crabmeat and Half Shrimp)..........................................13.99
Dinner Size Shrimp Remoulade........................................................................................12.99
Fried Crawfish Salad.....................................................................................................11.99
Chef Salad.................................................................................................................... 8.99
Grilled Chicken Salad................................................................................................. 10.99
Fried Chicken Breast Salad...................................................................................... 10.99
Tuna Caesar Salad......................................................................................................14.50
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad.................................................................................. 10.99
Taco Salad......................................................................................................................9.50
Dinner Salad.................................................................................................................. 3.99
Side Salad with Meal................................................................................................... 2.50
A 18% Gratuity will be added to tables of 8 or more
Fresh Seasonal Seafood
CRAWFISH DISHES
Half Etouffee & Half Fried Crawfish.................................................................17.99
Fried Crawfish Tails.............................................................................................16.99
Crawfish Fettuccine............................................................................................15.99
Crawfish Etouffee...............................................................................................17.99
FRESH LOUISIANA OYSTERS
Select Deep Fried Oysters...................................................................................18.99
FRESH CATFISH FILLET
Fried Fillet of Catfish...........................................................................................16.99
Grilled Fillet of Catfish.........................................................................................17.99
Grilled Tilapia........................................................................................................16.99
FRESH TUNA STEAK
Grilled Tuna Steak................................................................................................16.99
FRESH LOUISIANA SEAFOOD
Fried Fantail Shrimp..............................................................................................16.99
Grilled Shrimp.........................................................................................................17.99
Jumbo Stuffed Shrimp........................................................................................17.99
Shrimp Fettuccine..................................................................................................15.99
Half Fried Shrimp and Fried Oysters.................................................................18.99
Half Fried Shrimp and Fried Crawfish...............................................................17.99
Half Fried Shrimp and Stuffed Shrimp...............................................................17.99
Half Fried Shrimp and Half Shrimp Ettouffee..................................................16.99
Seafood Etouffee...............................................................................................18.99
Featuring Shrimp, Crab-meat and Crawfish
Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Shrimp (12).........................................................17.99
FRESH LOUISIANA CRABMEAT
Crabmeat Au Gratin...........................................................................................18.99
Stuffed Crabs..........................................................................................................15.99
Crab Cake Pasta.................................................................................................19.99
Our Rich Crab Cake with Shrimp Pasta
Crab Cakes......................................................................................................17.99
Crab Fingers (Fried to perfection)......................................................................17.99
The Forest Specialty Seafood Platter..................... ... ............................20.99
A delicious Fresh Variety of Local Seafoods......(Add a cup of Gumbo for 1.99)
The Forest Fresh Shrimp Dinner..................................................................19.99
Shrimp 5 Ways
Cresent City Tilapia.....................................................................................18.99
Grilled Tilapia topped with Lump Crabmeat
The Forest Surf and Turf..............................................................................26.99
The best of both worlds...A 12 oz. Ribeye and your choice of seafood (1/2 order)
Cajun Catfish...............................................................................................19.99
Fried or Grilled Fillet of Catfish, Topped with Our Famous Seafood Etouffee.
Choice of steamed rice or potato
Crab Cake Pasta........................................................................................19.99
Our Rich Crab Cake with Shrimp Pasta
All meals containing no Rice or Pasta come with choice of Potatoes
(French Fries, Baked or Stuffed).
Cajun style Red Beans & Rice may be substituted for Potato.
The Forest Sweet Treats
Homemade Bread Pudding ...................................................................................3.50
The Forest Famous Chocolate Mudd Pie...............................................................3.99
An old favorite...featuring a rich pecan crust, chocolate pudding
...topped with whipped topping and pecans
Lemon Yum Yum.........................................................................................................3.99
Our pecan crust...with a light lemon filling
Divine Chocolate Beyond Reason..........................................................................4.95
A blend of semi-sweet chocolate, chocolate liquer, cocoa butter
and vanilla beans sitting upon a chocolate cookie crumb crust
New York Cheesecake.............................................................................................4.95
Your choice of toppings: Strawberry, Chocolate or Caramel
Coconut Cream Pie.......................................................................................................3.99
Homemade Pecan Pie................................................................................................3.99
The Forest Drink Specials
We offer great Delicious Homemade Drink Specials
The Forest Frozen Margarita.....................................................................................7.00
Blended in our bar and frozen.....
Margarita On The Rocks...........................................................................................7.00
Forest Homemake Delicious Pina Colada...........................................................8.00
Our secret recipe, made from scratch
Homemade Bloody Mary........................................................................................7.50
We make them ahead...so the seasoning soaks in
Forest Cosmopolitan.................................................................................................7.50
Served in a real Cosmo Glass
Try these Famous Named Drinks
Forest Ole Fashion......................................................................................................7.50
Shook Whisky Sour on the Rocks............................................................................7.50
Martini...you call your booze....................................................................................7.50
Wine by the Glass...7 oz. servings
OUR PREMIUM OFFERINGS
Moscatl....................................................... .................................................6.00
Kendal Jackson Chardonnay........................................................................6.00
Kendal Jackson Merlot....................................................................................6.00
Louis Martini Cabernet......................................................................................6.00
Pinot Grigio........................................................................................................6.00
OUR HOUSE WINES BY THE GLASS
Sutter Home Zinfadel......................5.25
Robert Mondavi Chardonnay.....5.25
Robert Mondavi Merlot.................5.25
Robert Mondavi Cabernet..........5.25
IMPORTED AND DOMESTIC BEER
12 oz. Long Neck Bottle Beer...........3.50
(We stock your favorite brands)
12 oz. Heineken..................................4.25
12 oz. Corona....................................4.25
12 oz. Abita Amber Beer..................4.25
Forest Gumbos
Cup
Bowl
Shrimp & Crab Gumbo........................................... 5.95..................................... 12.95
Shrimp & Oyster Gumbo......................................... 6.95..................................... 12.95
Shrimp & Okra Gumbo...............................................5.95......................................12.95
Seafood Gumbo (Shrimp, Crab and Oyster).........6.50.....................................12.95
Chicken & Sausage Gumbo....................................4.99.....................................10.95
Soup of the Day.........................................................3.99.......................................6.25
Crab & Corn Chowder.............................................6.99.......................................9.95
The Forest Grill
FINEST BEEF
U.S. Choice Ribeye Steak (12 oz).........................................................................24.99
T-Bone Steak (16 oz)..................................................................................................24.99
Forest Tenderloin Steak (Center Cut, 8 oz)........................................................26.99
All of our Steaks are Pre-seasoned, Unless Otherwise Requested
Cajun Favorites
Red Beans and Cajun Sausage over Steamed Rice..........................................10.99
Grilled Hamburger Steak........................................................................................10.99
w/Smothered Onions....11.75
w/Mushrooms....11.75
Loaded....12.50
Grilled Cheeseburger Steak..................................................................................11.50
w/Smothered Onions....12.75 w/Mushrooms....12.75 Loaded........13.50
Fresh Center Cut Pork Chops with Red Beans & Rice....................................13.50
(Fried or Grilled)
Pecorino Italian Spaghetti & Meatballs...............................................................10.99
Chicken Parmigiana (with Pasta or choice of Potato)......................................13.99
Grilled Select Chicken Breast................................................................................11.99
Fried or Grilled Chicken Strips..................................................................................11.99
Forest Praline Chicken Chunks..............................................................................13.99
All meals containing no Rice or Pasta come with choice of Potatoes
(French Fries, Baked or Stuffed).
Cajun style Red Beans & Rice may be substituted for Potato.
We offer a split plate service for an additional $1.50 charge.
Sandwiches
(Whole Wheat Bread Available Upon Request)
Choice of Fries includes Regular of Sweet Potato Fries
Fresh Meat Hamburger.......................................................................................................7.99
With Choice of Fries (Add Smothered Onions...75)
Fresh Meat Cheeseburger..................................................................................................8.49
With Choice of Fries (Add Smothered Onions...75)
Forest Club Sandwich........................................................................................................9.50
With Choice of Fries or Potato Salad
Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato Sandwich...........................................................................7.99
With Choice of Fries or Potato Salad
Chicken Breast Sandwich
Grilled Whole Breast........................................................................................................7.99
Fried Chicken Breast.......................................................................................................7.99
Chicken/Cheese Melt...................................................................................................8.99
With Choice of Fries or Potato Salad
Shrimp, Catfish or Oyster on Bun.........................................................................................7.99
With Choice of Fries
Crab Burger..............................................................................................................................7.99
With Choice of Fries
Seafood Poboys....................................................................................................................10.99
Fresh Fried Shrimp, Oysters, Crawfish or Catfish with Fries or Potato Salad
Hamburger Poboys..................................................................................................................9.25
With Cheese...................................................................................................................9.99
With choice of French Fries or Potato Salad
Cold Cut Poboys........................................................................................................................6.50
Ham and Cheese or Turkey with Choice of Fries or Potato Salad
Chicken Fried Steak Poboy....................................................................................................8.99
With Choice of Fries
Kids Menu
Children 12 and under
Fried Shrimp...........................................................................................................................8.99
Fried Crawfish.......................................................................................................................8.99
Fried Catfish.........................................................................................................................8.99
Fried Chicken Stix................................................................................................................7.99
Hamburger Patty.................................................................................................................7.99
All the above served with french fries
Red Beans and Sausage....................................................................................................7.99