Southern Star

Southern Star has been a cornerstone of Chattanooga's culinary scene for over two decades, serving authentic Southern comfort food that keeps locals and visitors coming back for more. Founded by Rick and Nancy Adams, this beloved restaurant began as a small establishment in Chattanooga's historic Southside and has grown into a downtown destination known for its classic blue plate specials, fresh salads, and mouthwatering made-from-scratch desserts. The lunch service features a convenient self-serve hot bar offering blue plate entrees from 11 AM to 2:30 PM, along with freshly made sandwiches, hot soups, and a deli case packed with delicious options. Customers particularly rave about the spinach, bacon, and mushroom quiche, perfectly seasoned catfish, tender country fried steak, and flavorful pork chops that reviewer Jonathan K describes as turned up to 'flavor level 11.' The extensive grab-and-go selection includes ready-to-heat entrees, sides, quiche, and daily specials perfect for taking home. No meal is complete without trying their legendary coconut cream pie, orange coconut cake, or classic banana pudding. Located at 1300 Broad Street in the heart of downtown Chattanooga, Southern Star combines casual, family-friendly atmosphere with consistently excellent Southern cooking that has earned nearly 1,000 reviews and a loyal following.