Very disappointed order Oxtail got one large piece and 2 small pieces. of the 2 small pieces one…read morewas 90% fat. I can't in good conscience give a one star but this is rough and it's so pricey ‍. Didn't take pics this time.

Always yummy and good service. Love the jerk chicken, and curry chicken. Weird hours sometimes…read morethough

The food here is fantastic!! For appetizers, I highly recommend the Beer Cheese Fondue or the…read moreimpressive onion rings. The Wicked Shrimp Pasta is my go-to...amazing if you like spicy. The Fettuccine Rocco--no spice and equally delicious! The Fish 'n Chips tastes as good as my favorite restaurant on the coast in San Francisco (known for theirs). We've had several of the burgers and none have disappointed...but the TN Whiskey Glazed burger is to die for! *Chefs kiss* My least favorite dish so far, has been the Maui Chicken. It was missing something...needed a sauce, pineapple, or something. For desserts, if you're a chocolate lover, you must try the creamy Lava Cake--and then there's the decadent Crème Brûlée...(Wow!) The atmosphere here is relaxed and family-friendly. We've had the best servers! Attentive and hospitable. All in all, we love our gem here in Ooltewah so if you're just passing through, or live further in the city, it'll be well worth your drive. Give the Local Goat a try!

You walk in, and before you can even get your bearings, somebody's already pointing you toward a…read moretable like they've been expecting you all day. That's a good start. Now, the place had more noise than a family reunion after someone mentions politics--two teenage softball teams carrying on, laughing, living large. Hard to fault that. Better than silence so thick you can hear your own regrets. Food showed up quick, which is about all you can ask when you're hungry enough to consider eating the menu. And it was good--honest good. Not "tell your mama about it" good, but solid, dependable, "yep, I'd order that again" good. Prices didn't make you feel like you'd just financed somebody's boat, either. Beer was cold--like it ought to be, like it better be--and the waitress understood to be there exactly when we needed her and vanishing when we didn't. That's an art form. Now the atmosphere... well, it had all the charm of a place that once had big decorating plans and then decided, "Eh, this'll do." A little on the bare side. Felt like a Friday night that never quite got dressed up. But I'll tell you this--I'd go back. And that, right there, is about the highest praise you can give a place without writing a love letter to the chef.

Best restaurant in Chattanooga…read more Long post alert! If you don't want to read it all, here's what you need to know: * Spectacular authentic New Orleanian cuisine * Deliciously inventive cocktails * Top notch service with genuine, kind people My family and I went to Neutral Ground today for brunch. We have been extremely cautious about going to restaurants since the pandemic hit, and this was probably only the 6th time we've sat down in a restaurant since this all started. We called on our way to see if we needed reservations to sit outside (still haven't sat inside since last May). They said no, and when we pulled up, we saw that they had already set up the table for us, complete with a small fire pit to keep us warm. They are very careful about COVID. Everyone is required to wear a mask, temp checks at the door, and they take your first name and number for contact tracing, all of which was very appreciated. The ambiance is very trendy, kind of like a modern take on a high end 60s bar. Excellent drink menu as well, and they are happy to make anything for you. Ok, the food. We ordered the standard breakfast for our three kids, which consisted of scrambled eggs, hash browns, smoky bacon and creamy grits. The staff went ahead and split up the meal evenly on three small plates, and it was more than enough for them. My kids are fairly picky eaters, and they are every bite! If you have small kids, you know how rare that is! Speaking of kids, the restaurant is very kid friendly. My wife got the breakfast sandwich, which had spicy sausage and eggs on an English muffin served with plantain and sweet potato chips. It was amazing! The sausage tasted slightly like chorizo, but with a flavor all its own. I ordered the catfish and grits (pictured), and it was perfect. The catfish tenders were fried perfectly; crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside. The grits were fluffy and creamy with a melt in your mouth sauce on top. All garnished with thinly sliced fresh jalapeños to give it an extra depth of flavor and spice. SO GOOD. We got some apple cider donuts and strawberry hand pies for dessert and both were truly great. The donuts were soft and sweet, while the pies were flaky and light. What the chef is doing at Neutral Ground is extremely unique in Chattanooga: his food is authentic to New Orleans, yet he makes it his own. This is the third time I've eaten here, and the first time we have all sat down in the restaurant. We love many of the restaurants in town, but in my opinion this one can't be beat for its combination of service, ambiance and food.

Two friends and I saw the menu, came in a few days later, and ended up ordering every single item…read moreoff the menu except for one dish (which I'll have to come back for). It was all so delicious and AUTHENTIC. The Gulf Shrimp Salad was the appetizer I was least excited about but ended up enjoying the most! Super fresh and light. The Bahn-Mi was authentic and the NOLA Hot Sausage felt classic and tasty (if you haven't had a Po-Boy before this is a GREAT introduction), but the Crispy Oyster Mushroom really took home the award for our favorite Po-Boy, another pleasant surprise! The broth on the Brisket Meatball Yakamein was otherworldly, but the real show stoppers of the night were the West African Red-Red and the Shrimp & Grits. All in all, you can't go wrong here. The wait staff is with Proof Bar and Incubator and they were incredibly welcoming, fun, and made an effort to help move us to a bigger table because of all the food we ordered. 10/10 will be back. For reference, we went on a Wednesday at 6pm and were able to get seated upstairs (rain prevented sitting on the welcoming patio outside) and they already had reservations lined up which is always a good sign. As someone who lived on MLK for a few years, I can't say how excited I am to have an option like this so close by and with more than convenient hours, especially for later eating!

The food is always flavorful, delicious, and hot when it comes to your table. The food arrives to…read morethe table quicker than most restaurants of similar size. The appetizers and entree flavors definitely screams N'awlens! The staff is always very friendly, very informative, and accommodating to request. The ambience has a mid-scale/upscale flavor when it comes to their ambiance inside and with the decorations. We got invited back to one of the owners birthday party so we decided to come through. It's been great!! If you come to Chattanooga then this is a must stop location for great food that won't hurt your wallet and the portions are just right.

Food was really good. Portions were not giant but I think fair especially since it is kinda a…read morehigher end place. I was satisfied after. We asked if they had a sports game on the TV and they couldn't get it on the TV and so they got it on a laptop! It might have been because it was a slow night but it shows that they really care. What good service. Well decorated and the servers and chef were very friendly. The chef came out and talked to us and asked if we had any questions about the menu which we thought was very cool. Overall an excellent place and would go there again.

You can count on Herman's food to be consistently delicious. We enjoy everything we've purchased…read more It's always fresh, hot and delicious. The restaurant is always very clean and the staff is customer focused very friendly. The prices are very reasonable in this economy. We had their fried fish, green beans (so delicious), sweet potatoes and fried okra. What a great meal for less than $10 to $15.

I ate at this spot today, and I was very disapoonted after my meal, because Atlanta doesn't have a…read morespot this good, I got the oxtails, and they were so tender, and not overly seasoned, but still had taste, the mac n cheese are unique, it really accented the green beans, I hate the fact that I'll be burning up 75 north when I really want food that hits my soul. my only hope is it wasn't a fluke, and I just caught them on a good day, because I did get there as soon as they opened. 10 out of 10 for me... and the lady at the counter was scary friendly, because I'm used to attitude in Atlanta.

Atmosphere is fantastic. Food is excellent. Service is great. Great drinks!!! Great people!!!!read more

We had dinner reservations to celebrate 4 friends who came in town for their birthdays. One of the…read moreguys heard about the place from his coworker and said we had to go! So we arrive just about 15 minutes early but were immediately seated. It was a bit confusing about where the host stand is since there are two entrances... but no problem because the owner was at the bar to greet us. The customer service is top tier! The venue is beautiful! But the food ... left something to be desired. I ordered the pot roast based on recommendations from the waiter. He also recommended the greens over the green beans. I also added a side of mashed potatoes and fried corn. So first, the plate came out messy (see pic). It would have only taken a second to wipe off the edge of the plate. Then the pot was appeared shredded and covered in thyme and rosemary. Both over powered the meat. I'm wondering if I had the last piece and they covered things up with the extra seasoning from the bottom. My friend also ordered the pot roast and although hers was also chopped, she did not have as much thyme and rosemary- although she complained that it was too much. Next the greens tasted unseasoned and undercooked. The fried corn was not fried but were kernels of sweet corn in some type of cornstarch slurry - awful! The mashed potatoes are boxed but edible however the white gravy was not good. I missed on the menu that the gravy is white - it should be brown. Finally, we received a piece of cornbread- it was very dense but sweet. My friends liked it but I did not. My friends had a mix of feelings from "it was good" to "just ok but I won't take my left overs home." Needless to say I also did not take my left overs home. One saving grace about the meal was the fruit tea! It was delicious! I also ordered two chocolate covered strawberries for dessert and I wished I ordered more! Since it was four friends birthday- the singer (yes there was live music) called out their names and sang a rendition of "Happy Birthday". This same singer had the room up and dancing on several song! She did a wonderful job. Plus the restaurant provided a free dessert to each of the four birthday friends! They all enjoyed their desserts! So the verdict... the venue is beautiful and a vibe for a Saturday night but unfortunately I won't return for the good. There are much better spots for soul food at much cheaper price point!

I am bummed that I didn't try their main thing: The Rainbow Sandwich and instead ordered a plain…read moreand underwhelming chicken quesadilla with nearly nothing inside it. I wasn't impressed. I was impressed by the location, ambiance, and friendly service. Delicious dessert and sweet tea. Next time, it's gonna be rainbow sandwich and banana pudding for this girl!

Food was just "alright". I had a grilled cheese add pork and a cup of tomato basil soup. The soup…read morewas a tad lumpier than I prefer and the sandwich was good. I took both home and reheated and they seemed to taste a bit better. Not super spacious inside but there is 2 sep rooms and outdoor seating. The service was pretty quick so that's a definite plus. Their bbq sauce was yummy (Sweet was the best). I'd had their stuffed potatoes about a year ago and they were really good! I should've gotten one on this visit but wanted to try a different menu item.

This place is unreal when it comes to takeout. They've got it all - lunch, dinner, sides, and…read moredeserts! Dining in is also an option. They have a different blue plate special (protein + 3 sides) every day for only $10. Call in to hear the daily specials announcement. The pot roast is amazing. The catfish is good. Their sides are consistently on point. And the dessert choices are endless. I'm a regular here and a big fan! 5/5

Here is a great place up in Signal Mtn. Imagine picking up freshly made Home Cooking for anytime…read more So many great choices from Pot Roast to Chicken Pot Pie and wonderful salads. Oh did I mention the baked goods. Definitely a great find up the mountain.