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    55 South

    4.0 (296 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    55 SOUTH ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Trendy
    Happy hour specials

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    Mahi Rueben
    Mark M.

    Went to 55 south fir a family reunion. We started with the chargrilled oysters, which were delicious and served with large portions of bread. We ordered the NOlA cheesesteak and the mahi Rueben. Both were great. The sangrias are probably the best we have had.

    Fried chicken biscuits and gravy!

    Fried chicken biscuits and gravy and the huevos ranchero were fantastic. Good drinks and a Bloody Mary bar.

    Tuesday dinner at the bar!
    Brian V.

    So far so good! Diskin cider to drink. Started with a bowl of gumbo. It was hearty with lotsa chicken and sausage and a shrimp. Tasty! Ordered a Caesar Salad with blackened Mahi Mahi. Patiently waiting for second course...... 55 South is located in a newer area of Brentwood near the nicer of the 2 Hampton Inns. Parking is street so a bit limited. Turf area in front used on weekends for live music I presume. The Caesar salad arrived with a significant piece of blackened Mahi Mahi. The dressing was great and the fish was blackened with the right amount of seasoning. Perfect portion and the croutons were crispy. Good place for drinks and dinner.

    Fried boneless chicken and red beans.
    Joan E.

    Our server was very attentive and was great at explaining the menu offerings and making recommendations. I made my own plate with fried chicken, Caesar salad and red beans. The boneless fried chicken was juicy and moist and my salad was cold and crispy. My husband had a smoked turkey sandwich that was full of flavor.

    Gumbo
    Steven G.

    Ok while in Brentwood Tennessee we wanted lunch so we stopped at 55 South and it didn't disappoint. From the warm welcoming to being shown to our table Jonathan explained the history of the restaurant to Dana and I and made recommendations on their menu. Our waitress came by and we ordered Chicken Shrimp & Sausage Gumbo, then our Entrees Chicken & Sausage Jambalaya, Shrimp & Grits and for Dessert, Beignets. It reminded us when we spent a week in New Orleans everything was as good as we experienced during our stay there. If you haven't been y'all need to stop by for lunch or dinner, it's more than worth the drive. You can also come by Saturdays & Sundays for their Weekend Brunch from 10 am - 2:30 pm. Dana and Steven will be back!

    Hot chicken sandwich
    Sarah C.

    Service was great w Rachael! Decent bar food, also got to watch a few games in the bar. Drinks were good- happy hour stops at 6. My shrimp/fish poboy was excellent- bread was delicious. Broccoli/ cheese- decent, but a bit overdone. I guess I thought it would be a casserole type....I didn't read it correctly. Hot chicken was ok, two were not really fans of the "oil/sauce". Fish tacos were tasty.

    Farmer's Benedict
    Rachelle S.

    We were traveling and found 55 South by a hotel suggestion. You cannot beat how friendly the staff was. We were immediately sat and greeted by the nicest host (Jonathan) and server (Deanna). This is a very cute neighborhood type spot. The menu is pretty diverse and the crab fries were game changing! These fries were a hail Mary order and I'm glad I did. Each dish was perfectly assembled and thoughtful. We had the best visit to 55 South and so glad we stumbled in here for brunch. I would love to come back and try their dinner. Oh, also the prices are pretty reasonable in comparison to other places in Nashville.

    Turkey Vultures!
    Johnny P.

    The food was great! Fried catfish was amazing 8.5 out of 10. The Red Beans & Rice were good, had to add a pinch of salt but that to be expected, 8 out of 10! The Cesar salad was more of an east coast flavor but the in house made croutons saved the day. 7 out of 10 for me. The service was good but it was slow when I went! The ambiance was cool like a Chillies vibe on the inside! One thing to keep in mind, the Turkey Vultures are patrolling the sky's out side waiting for the left overs lol!!!

    Abby T.

    I went to 55 South today, and it was really good! We had the queso and nachos and I loved the chips, but I wish the queso had more brisket in it. Also, I got the fried green tomato bit for my main meal, and I really liked it, it was just really heavy on pimento cheese so I couldn't really taste the fried green tomatoes. Overall, still a really good sandwich. Our waitress was super nice and helpful!

    double burger
    Tatum B.

    as an appetizer we had the brisket queso and chips and it was very good. definitely recommend getting. i got a double burger with fries as the main meal and it tasted like it was a meal that you order on vacation by the pool. the fries were krispy and perfect. the service was very good! nothing too special, just sweet people. we sat outside and there was a cute view of people playing corn hole, nice and shady! inside was very fun too!

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    Grilled oysters were good. Food and drinks were quick and the Tailgate lager was awesome

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    Great place for a casual dinner. Food and service were both very good. Will go back again when we are in the Nashville area.

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    Adequate ambience. The jambalaya was very good as was the NOLA cheesesteak. Good value for the money. Service was friendly and attentive.

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    11 months ago

    Shrimp salad is perfect. Always delicious! 55 South is my favorite restaurant in Franklin.

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    10 months ago

    Great gumbo and service. We've since already returned. Please get some Japanese whiskey!

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    After seeing "hidden" bars on TikTok, we finally got introduced to one! We left dinner at Cork &…read moreCow and the bartender showed us where the entry way was for the bar. It's behind Mellow Mushroom. You go down a hall and when it ends,pizza place to right and there is a door to the left. Look back in hallway and there is an electrical box. Open that and flip the switch for the green light to come on. The door opens and a very welcoming hostess lets you in. It's not a huge place but plenty of room to sit or stand and hang out with friends. We got there a little early so we grabbed 2 seats at the bar. This is where the magic happens. The bartenders there are talented mixologists. Dave was so nice and helpful. He taught me a Pina Colada is supposed to be on the rocks. It was fabulous! I also had 2 of the holiday drinks that were delicious. By far the best place to go for great cocktails. They also have a small and reasonably priced snack/bar food menu. Just an experience. It should be a must on the top of the to do list.

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    Firebird Grill was a decent experience overall, though not necessarily somewhere I'd personally…read morereturn to given the number of dining options in Nashville. I visited with my parents during their last trip to town since the restaurant happened to be nearby. Upon walking in, the decor felt a little confusing. The menu clearly presents the restaurant as a grill, but the interior still seemed heavily influenced by what may have previously been an Asian restaurant space. The renovation didn't feel entirely cohesive, which made the atmosphere a bit disjointed. That said, the staff was very friendly, and we were seated quickly. Throughout the meal, however, there seemed to be an underlying sense of stress among the staff that was noticeable despite their efforts to remain professional and attentive. It created a slightly uncomfortable atmosphere at times. For dinner, we ordered the filet with broccoli and French fries, while another guest ordered a salad. Unfortunately, the salad had to be sent back because it arrived with blue cheese despite a requested omission due to an allergy. Thankfully, the issue was corrected. The filet itself was cooked to the requested temperature, and overall the food was fine, but nothing particularly stood out as memorable. Everything was acceptable, though not especially remarkable. Overall, Firebird Grill may work well for larger groups or families looking for a convenient, casual meal, but with so many standout restaurants in Nashville, it's probably not a place I'd personally revisit.

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