Herman's Soul Food & Catering — Restaurant in Chattanooga

My Mom and I were looking for a place to eat near my new house, and after a previous disappointment in a "southern food" restaurant, we decided to try Herman's based on reviews and the online menu. When we got there around 6 there was only one other car in the parking lot so we were hesitant. Walking in, the place is nothing fancy. We were told to sit wherever we wanted. A small group of women came in after us. We sat there for a few minutes and it became obvious that the other women were regulars because they were waited on ahead of us while we were barely acknowledged and I was afraid this was going to be another bad dinner. The server chatted up the women and talked to them about oxtail, which I didn't see on the menu. I kind of butted in and asked about it because I love oxtail. He then came over and took our orders and became somewhat friendlier, bringing out a sample of oxtail for me. My Mom ordered the smothered pork chops and I ordered the fried catfish filets. I wasn't sure what kind of beans I wanted in addition to my Mac n cheese so I asked him to just being me whatever their best beans were. He brought out our food very quickly, along with the table that arrived after us. The portions were big. He also brought me sides of every bean they had! The only issue we had with the food was that there was quite a bit of fat and gristle on the one pork chop my Mom ate. We ended up taking home enough food for another 2-3 meals! And my catfish was amazing, both times!! I introduced myself to our server and told him I was moving about 5 minutes away. He said his name was Vaughn, and though things started slow, he ended up being very nice and told me to ask for him again. I'd definitely come back!! By the time we left the restaurant was very busy so I guess 7 pm is...

What's happening guys ! Herman's Soul Food ,and Catering has been happening. Its not only here, but throughout the Scenic City 🌆. I have had the pleasure of eating several meals 😋 from his place of business. It's a nice comfortable place, and you order over the counter. You can call in your order for pickup I've met him personally over the years. He is really a cool 😎 person, and outstanding business man. The advantage for me is been a former cop (now retired.) I have eaten at just about every eating establishment in Chattanooga. Does this make me an expert ? No, but my patrols have taken me throughout the Scenic City 🏙️. Man ! I 💕 Chatt Town. So does my stomach 😂 eating some delicious 😋. Either my co-workers have picked up something on the fly 🚓. Some of y'all might get this ! This is about Herman's. Thanks, For the years ! I have eaten his catering from various Events, Holidays, Reunions, and different places over the years. Do I have a favorite food not really ? It's All Good ! However, I love the oven roasted chicken 🍗 with on top of steamed rice. Million dollar meatloaf 🍞 😱. . Let me just say it's not like you had before. That's why it's High Dollar 💰💰 😊. Last time you had Ham Hocks ? These are off the bone 🦴. You can get on the phone 🤳. Get it ? Call today ,don't delay or 🛑 by. I 💕...

When I first pulled up and seen the place I said that the food has to be amazing. I'm from Miami and all of the soul food restaurants that look a little run down has the best food. I must say that I'm a little disappointed with Herman's. The customer service was awesome and everyone from the lady at the register to the cooks were super friendly and very polite. But the food didn't live up to the hype. I had 2 plates of the smothered pork chops with white rice. Two sides of candy yams, one mac and cheese, one green beans and one fried corn on the cob with corn bread. They do give you plenty of food, the pork chop dinner came with two smothered pork chop (drowned in gravy) that didn't have any flavor on it other than the gravy. The corn bread didn't taste fresh at all and tasted a little bland. The mac and cheese tasted like it came out of the box and they just added some cheese to it, there was no kind of seasoning. The green beans were bland like it came straight out of the can. The candy yams were overly sweet and had way too much nut meg and/or all spice. I even tried some dessert, peach cobbler which was really watery and very little crust and a slice of pound cake which was okay for a plain pound cake. Unfortunately I would have to give Herman's 4 out...