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    55 South - Franklin

    4.2 (846 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    55 SOUTH - FRANKLIN ATMOSPHERE

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

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    Fried chicken spinach salad with sangria
    Hilda S.

    Great food, staff and atmosphere. Had the friend chicken which was perfectly cooked and slightly spicy. My sister had the shrimp salad and had so much shrimp. We also enjoyed the house made sangrias.

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    Craig S.

    What a great spot in Downtown Franklin. The shrimp in a bag is a bit messy to eat but it is totally worth it....delicious. I also enjoyed the gumbo. Our bartender was awesome and took great care of us. I highly recommend. Enjoy!!!

    Kellie L.

    Just FANTASTIC! Hubby and I spent an afternoon downtown Franklin visiting our favorite places before we made a big move to Texas. We decided to try a new restaurant and man we're we sooooo sorry we didn't try this place sooner!!! 55 South was EXCELLENT. From the vibe to the service (probably in the top 5 restaurants we've been to, and we travel extensively). Shay and Bill were 100% spectacular and we can't wait to go back. Food and service was so good we're planning another trip before we move next week. WOW!!! Thank you for such a great experience!!!

    Chicken & Sausage Jambalaya, coleslaw, and cheese grits! SOOOOO DELICIOUS!!!
    Amber M.

    My mom and I stopped in on a Saturday night for dinner. We had to wait 45 minutes, but since they don't take reservations, I expected this and didn't mind. Our server was so kind and attentive, and our food was incredible! The standout dishes would be the Fried Shrimp PoBoy, Jambalaya, Cheese grits and the coleslaw! I wouldn't order the coconut pie again - it wasn't bad, but I wanted more of a cream pie. It moreso resembles a coconut bar. I'd love to go again and try more items! This is a family friendly establishment and has a very diverse menu in the heart of downtown Franklin. Highly recommend!

    Karin B.

    The food and service here was so good. I'm shocked that this place only has 4 stars as of 10/16/25. The epic cleanliness of the bathrooms! We had Cajun mules, brisket queso and fried pickles. Great spot, we will be back! Also, the bartender was hilarious.

    Turkey Club
    Mary M.

    Yummmm this was the best turkey sandwich I've ever had in my life. Paired with this beer = perfection! Plenty of seating inside & at the bar, and newly renovated bathrooms! Staff was accommodating and friendly. Ambiance offered southern comfort vibes.

    Part of the dining room
    Lauren C.

    55 South has been a solid spot so far. I've been twice for brunch, but look forward to checking out dinner next. They don't take brunch reservations. We've had luck with getting a table when they open at 10am on the weekends. The restaurant is in the heart of the downtown Franklin area. The historic building is charming. The dining area is broken into a bar and two dining rooms.

    Side of building with signs of restaurants in the area.
    Cathy F.

    Fun and popular place in downtown Franklin. We were there on a girls trip, and the 8 of us were able to sit at the bar to drink and eat. Service was friendly and quick. My friend and I shared the Smoked Turkey sandwich with chips and it was awesome. Chips were hot and crispy. Beers and cocktails were all good.

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    Kaitlyn S.

    We didn't intend to eat here but it was a fun surprise! We enjoyed the fried green tomato pimento BLT (when in Rome, right!?) and the guacamole. Our service was quick and little pressure to order quick or leave quick! Added plus it appears it has been on Food Network.

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    Amber S.

    This was my first time visiting while in town on business. We arrived around 5pm on a Thursday and were seated at a table in the front bar area. This front dining area is VERY loud. Like so loud, folks were yelling across the bar to talk to each other. My husband and I had a hard time hearing each other over the roar of the bar. The bartender was serving a full bar of 10+ people, plus serving 4 additional tables including us. Therefore, the service was pretty slow because he was managing so many folks. We ordered the fried green tomatoes w/shrimp remoulade and deviled egg appetizers. The eggs were good, the tomatoes were just okay. For entrees, I ordered the chicken and sausage jambalaya and my husband had the gumbo. Both entrees were flavorful and had a nice Cajun spice. While I would not recommend this spot for a date night, I can see the appeal for a quick drink with friends after work.

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    The food was great and we didn't have to wait long for it or drinks. The staff are friendly and attentive.

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    Loved this visit and would definitely return! The food and drinks were reasonably priced and the service was wonderful!

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    Awesome brunch! The build your own Bloody Mary bar is fun and a great treat. Service was fast and friendly

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