55 South
Historic Downtown Franklin, Franklin
Restaurant in Franklin, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
55 South is the Franklin choice for casual Delta-inspired Southern comfort food, especially when the group wants energy over formality. Lunch is the easier value play, while dinner is better for birthdays, relaxed dates, visiting-family meals built around oysters, po’ boys, jambalaya, shrimp and grits, or Nashville hot chicken.
About 55 South
Featured in 2026 by Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, 55 South is a Franklin restaurant for Delta-inspired Southern comfort food in a casual setting. It is a useful pick when the meal should feel regional, approachable, relaxed rather than formal.
The basics are direct: chef/owner Jason McConnell, a casual dress code, a price of about $25 per person. Hours vary by day: the restaurant is closed Monday; opens at 4 PM Tuesday; opens at 11 AM Wednesday through Friday; opens at 10 AM Saturday; and is open 10 AM to 2:30 PM Sunday.
Use the hours to choose the right visit
55 South is not open Monday, Tuesday is an evening-only service from 4 to 9 PM. Wednesday and Thursday run 11 AM to 9 PM, Friday runs 11 AM to 10 PM, Saturday runs 10 AM to 10 PM, Sunday is limited to 10 AM to 2:30 PM.
That schedule makes Wednesday through Saturday the broadest windows for a full meal, while Sunday is a shorter daytime option. For a casual celebration or relaxed meal, the best fit is the service window that matches the occasion rather than an expectation of fine-dining formality.
The price point is about $25 per person, which keeps the restaurant in an approachable range for Southern comfort food in Franklin. The confirmed dress code is casual, so the decision is less about dressing up and more about whether Delta-inspired cooking is the right mood for the meal.
Order around the Delta brief, not around generic comfort food
The right order here leans into the restaurant’s stated identity: Delta-inspired Southern comfort food. Char-grilled oysters, po’ boys, shrimp and grits, chicken and sausage jambalaya, Nashville hot chicken are the signature dishes that make the most sense to consider on a first visit.
Chef/owner Jason McConnell’s name is part of the identity of the restaurant. The cooking is best understood through appetite, variety, seafood, spice, recognizable Southern comfort-food anchors rather than fine-dining formality.
The confirmed appeal remains Delta-inspired Southern comfort food at a casual Franklin restaurant.
Casual Franklin comfort food with a clear point of view
55 South is best framed as a casual Franklin choice for Southern comfort food with a Delta-inspired angle. Its 2026 Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives feature is a confirmed recognition, but the core reason to go is still the menu: Nashville hot chicken, jambalaya, oysters, po’ boys, shrimp and grits.
Planning details
- Location
- 403 Main St, Franklin, TN 37064
- Website
- eat55.com
- Phone
- (615) 538-6001
Venue details
Ambiance
Casual, bustling Southern spot with rustic charm and reclaimed-wood decor, evoking down-home Delta roadhouse vibes in historic downtown Franklin.[12][13][15]
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Nashville Hot Chicken
- Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya
- Char-grilled oysters
- Po’ boys
- Shrimp & grits
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at 55 South?
55 South has daytime hours on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, while Tuesday is evening-only and Monday is closed. Dinner makes sense when you want a casual Franklin meal built around Delta-inspired Southern comfort food, while the daytime windows are better for a more flexible visit. The restaurant is about $25 per person.
What kind of meal is 55 South best for?
Treat it as a casual Franklin stop for Delta-inspired Southern comfort food at about $25 per person, with signature dishes such as Nashville hot chicken, chicken and sausage jambalaya, char-grilled oysters, po’ boys, shrimp and grits.
Is 55 South casual?
Yes. 55 South has a casual dress code and serves Delta-inspired Southern comfort food in Franklin.
What should I order at 55 South?
Order around the Delta-inspired Southern comfort food brief. Signature dishes include Nashville hot chicken, chicken and sausage jambalaya, char-grilled oysters, po’ boys, shrimp and grits. That approach makes the most sense at roughly $25 per person.
Does 55 South handle dietary restrictions?
If you have a strict restriction, check directly with 55 South before you go.
What are alternatives to 55 South in Franklin?
If you want a different Franklin option, compare it with other local dining rooms based on the mood you want. 55 South is the better call when you want a casual meal centered on Delta-inspired Southern comfort food at about $25 per person, with a confirmed 2026 Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives feature.
Is 55 South good for a special occasion?
Yes, if the occasion is relaxed and food-driven rather than formal. The casual dress code, Franklin setting, chef/owner Jason McConnell, Delta-inspired Southern comfort food make it a reasonable choice for an approachable celebration. For a dressier milestone, choose a more formal restaurant.
