In Chattanooga for business. Â Locals directed us to try Hennen's. Â 5 of us ate and everyone agreed that this place is well beyond expectations. Â I have never had a better steak for the money. Â Great food, great price, friendly staff makes Hennen's 5 star in my opinion. Â Our waiter Gus was perfect.
Review Source:Amazing food! On vacation from California and the food was better than any restaurant I've been to. Unique flavors and meat and veggies perfectly cooked. Scallops and calamari -- the best I've ever had! The wilted spinach was so good, my 7 yr old twins ate it for the first time and loved it! Wish this restaurant was in Cali. Waiters were also so friendly. Suprised and impressed!
Review Source:Very good! Â I had shrimp & grits, which I love. I asked the waiter if it was very spicy and he told me the spiciness was in the sausage and he was exactly right. I like when the waiters know the food they are serving. Husband had the filet and he loved it. We had the molten chocolate cake for dessert and it was delicious!
Review Source:Wow! Â I have to update my review with yet another 5 star rating. Â First of all, Brad who served us is a top notch and super attentive star. Â My husband and I both ordered filet. Â I have been to places like Morton's and Chops on the quest for the best Filet, but Hennens served up the best Filet that I have ever had in my life. Â They had a special on the menu with the finest cut of filet and it was as tender as butter and beautifully cooked.
Review Source:Hennen's is in a great location right near the Residence Inn, the Aquarium and Hunter Museum. We made our reservations on Opentable although it wouldn't have been a problem to be seated as it was Monday night. And...I was super happy to find a nice restaurant open on a Monday night! Â We were seated in one of the upholstered booths near the kitchen and it was nice and quiet, but fun to watch the plates go by to help us make some choices. We had a free coupon for an appetizer and chose the fried shrimp and each had a cocktail. I ordered a "slightly dirty Absolut Martini with olives-shaken" and my husband ordered a "Hendrick's Gin and Tonic", both were absolutely delicious...and we ended taking our time with our lightly cornmeal crusted tender shrimp and aioli sauce, and having a second cocktail.
Watching the dinner plates being carried by was super fun as one always feasts with their eyes first...and we both would have ordered the seared scallop atop steak if we weren't already planning on a steak dinner Wednesday! That also must have been a special as it isn't on the menu.
Our waitress, Sarah, was absolutely lovely. We really enjoyed talking about Chattanooga and the Southeast with her, and she was a great help with the menu and being sure to get our orders prepared just the way we wanted. We like to split dishes and spend a couple hours over dinner, so it was great to not feel rushed or have our dishes all arriving before we were wanting them. She even offered to just bring us an extra plate so we could divide our entree without the $4 charge...but we both wanted it done in the kitchen. (What a deal!)
For our salad we split the Baby Spinach Salad ($10) It was a nice combination of sweet and nutty with dates, goat cheese, spiced walnuts and pears with a light vinaigrette.
We each ordered a glass of wine (they have a great wine list. Being from CA we were familiar with a lot of the CA wines and really impressed by some of the more obscure wines they offered). We spent quite a bit of time talking with the wine buyer, Jonathan--who may also have been a manager?, Â who was really charming and easy to talk to. For our entree we chose one of their specials. A rock seared Black Bass served over a bed of smashed fingerling potatoes in a mustard seed sauce that was delicious. It sounds weird to say this, but it tasted like fish, but wasn't fishy. So often I like fish because they don't even taste like fish...as in usually that's a bad thing. But it was tender and savory. The sauce on the potatoes had the right amount of tang.
I would definitely recommend Hennen's if you are in the Chattanooga area. Great drinks, food, service, ambiance and reasonably priced for a terrific meal.
Wonderful food, yet service and professionalism was severly lacking diminishing the experience. Â They do not understand how to set up a table before seating the guests. Â and they do not know to bring everyone's dish out within a reasonable time of each other...we do want to dine with our companions.
We went here for a business lunch, and at these prices, you'd expect better service. Â But, this isn't the big city, so you make do with what you've got.
There aren't enough dining offerings in the downtown area, so, I'll probaly return, and hope for a better experience next time.
The hostess FORGOT to write our names down, so after waiting an hour (she said it would take about an hour) we went up to check and she didn't have any record of us. So we ended up sitting in the bar. And after all that, Â the cocktails weren't great and the food was pretty bland. Overall, this place is not on top of it.
Review Source:Let me start by saying, I would give this restaurant 6 stars if I could.
It is right in the heart of downtown, across from the aquarium. (And walking distance to some bars for post-dinner action if you are like me and into that sort of thing.) There was garage parking attached to the building so that was no fuss at all.
The atmosphere is casual but still classic and sophisticated at the same time. The hostess and waitresses were incredibly knowledgeable, patient, friendly, and just FANTASTIC. It was not the kind of place where you felt rushed. You really felt like they want  you to take your time, enjoy your meal and enjoy your experience. I went there with a party of 8. We all had the best time, sipping cocktails (which were delicious), chatting, and just enjoying ourselves.
The food was PERFECTION. Everything we ordered was cooked exactly as it should be. The presentation was flawless. I took pictures of everything. I was "that girl". Some of the touches on the dishes are unexpected and delightful. The steaks were excellent. I went the specials route and you could just tell the chef was loving what he was cooking. You can taste it in the food.
I enjoyed Chattanooga and intend on coming back for a weekend down the road. But if not, I would make the two hour trip from Atlanta solely for this dinner. (I hear they have a good lunch menu too, but I did not have the fortune of trying it.)
If you go to Chattanooga, Hennen's is a must!
One of the best restaurants in the region. Great, chef-inspired menu. I almost always try the special of the day and it never disappoints. Go with friends so you can try everybody's dish. The steaks and seafood are phenomenal. Service is impeccable. Apps are inventive and offer flawless flavor and  texture profiles. If you're looking for a perfect dining experience, choose Hennen's.
Review Source:I don't like giving restaurants 5 stars, but this one deserves it! The chef clearly knows what he is doing and has put together a great menu. Everything we had was perfectly cooked and had flawless presentation. I recommend that you review the menu, but be adventurous and order the specials. This is the kind of place where you want to taste the chief's creativity!
Review Source:This place is one of my favorites in Chattanooga. The atmosphere is excellent and their wine selection is extensive. The food is also very very good, but I just wish that they had fried green tomatoes year-round. I ordered them once and loved them, but I've never seen them there again sadly. This is also a perfect place to take out of town guests. I took my friends from Germany when they were in town and they loved it. Try to get a window seat if you go. The views are charming, especially at night.
Review Source:My wife and I shared our first anniversary at Hennens. With a reservation and request for a private and quiet booth, our evening was wonderful. The service by Holly was very good and our dishes were sublime. Â My wife had the prime rib which was so tender and cooked to perfection. My entree' of shrimp and grits reminded me of some of the best Low Country dishes I have had, but in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Overall, a great experience. Â We will be back.
Review Source:I enjoy Hennens.
Had a party of six this week.
I ordered a Cesar salad and the scallops.
Salad is good and when a restaurant actually has real anchovies instead of the "it's in the dressing" crap.
I will admit, when the scallop dish came the table (all with steaks) told me to "enjoy your  appetizer" I thought the same :-( . Wowzer! Was I surprised. This tiny dish was so rich, so good, I was actually full after finishing. Hmmm! A healthy fish dish creamed in fat! Can't get much better than that.
Wine? You will find that Hennens probably has the best wine list in Chattanooga so if you want it they probably have it.
My only star deduction is the set up. Not enough tables. Booths are great but cuddling tight with 5 other men to eat is not my definition of a comfort night. Hennens is the Chattanooga spot! It's good, it's well ran, and it will book quickly so reserve well in advance,
One last request to improve Hennens. They have a very nice patio dining area, maybe they can cut the cancer sticks.
Just got back from a night out with my wife for our anniversary. Let me say that the staff if very friendly. The hostesses, our waiter and (unfortunately) the manager were all very, very friendly. The food was also very good. I had the filet and my wife had the tortellini. I have had some expensive steaks and this one was one of the better ones (and reasonably priced) that I have ever had. I was very satisfied with the food.
The unfortunate part is that it took a long time for us to get in and out. Reservation was at 8, got seated early and had someone getting our drinks and explaining the menu within a couple minutes. We placed our order for appetizers and they made it out while we were ordering our main course. After that it went downhill. It took until 8:30 for my wife to get her margarita (after I asked the waiter to check on it) and it was shortly after 9pm when we got our food. Our waiter gave us a heads up about 5 min before the food came out and he apologized and told us the manager would come out and talk to us about how they did not meet their standard of service. As stated, the manager followed the food and was apologizing for the delay. He even comp'd our dessert (creme brulee, which was great BTW).
To sum it up, the food was great as expected for a place in this price range. I will probably go back and give them another chance on the service time issues. Luckily we were not in a hurry to get anywhere and didn't have another engagement to get to afterwards. Hopefully next time the service time will be better and we will get a seat away from the kitchen and any parties of 6 women having too much wine. It just wasn't what I expected for a $100 dinner for two.
Went here for my wife's birthday as we haven't been here before. We made reservations online although for the particular night we ate there they probably weren't needed.
We were seated right away and the hostess was pleasant. The atmosphere was great and although it was crowded it wasn't loud.
Our food was great, I had the crab legs and wife had a steak. They cooked it to her desired butterflied well-done. We didn't have desert as the main course was quite filling.
Our server was great although a little on the chatty side but he was prompt and made sure we had what we needed as well as providing suggestions.
There is parking above the restaurant and our server made sure we had our parking validated.
It's definitely worth trying!
Decadent spot for both meals and drink. Â Innovative and creative in their offerings while keeping their menu selection to a manageable one page. Â Every menu item I've eaten has been delicious and they serve some of the best and most unique drinks in town. Â Also, I appreciate the atmosphere of class and cleanliness. Â Would eat/drink here every day if possible..
PS: Â Doesn't have to breech deeply into the wallet, but if you do, which you might, you will leave more than satisfied.
Out of prime rib. Rib eye ordered Med Rare was Rare inside and charred in spots on the outside. Waitress offered to burn it some more. No thanks. If the waitress had come back soon to ask, but by then... A bit more gristle and sinew than I expect on a $25 steak. Steak came out on top of salad, which came out on top of appetizer. Vodka martini, dry with a twist of lime. First one was okay, second was muddy. Sent it back and the bartender sent it back to me insisting it was the "same". Really?!?
Review Source:Hennen's is a Ruth's Chris type spot for the locals in Chattanooga and I enjoyed my dining there. Â I had the scallops for the main with calamari for an appetizer and both were very good. Â The scallops were cooked perfectly as was the calamari. Â The server was very attentive and answered all my questions with the menu. Â The price was also very reasonable.
Review Source:I went to this restaurant today for lunch and had an absolutely fantastic meal and time. Â It is easy to find and in a great location in what appears to be a historic building. Â Everyone was super friendly and the hostess was really good. Â The server was attentive and we never lacked for anything. Â The white bean hummus dip is an appetizer that must be tasted. Â Bursting with flavor and served with a generous portion of pita slices. Â I had the ahi tuna which was seared very rare and it was absolutely delicious and served with a wonderful cucumber salad. Â It is nice to be so pleasently surprised once in a while by such a good restaurant. Â Also, parking is a breeze at the underground parking lot right next to Hennens and a huge surprise came when our server asked if we parked there so he could validate our tickets so parking is free. Â We were fully expecting to have to pay for it. Â Wonderful, awesome experience at Hennens.
Review Source:Delicious cuts of meats. Â Modern atmosphere and a little pricey. Â But the staff is top notch and is very accommodating.
I was in town for business, so a colleague and myself wanted to try out this place; even after hearing that it was pricey. Â We were seated immediately and the service was quite prompt. Â
After ordering an appetizer and meal, our drinks came in. Â I am not much of a drinker myself, but the cocktail was way too strong for my liking and the waiter got me his personal favorite drink which suited me to the "T". Â They were nice enough to take the previous drink off the bill.
For an appetizer, I got the french onion soup was fantastic, along with a small salad that was refreshing and crisp. Â For dinner, I ordered a prime rib that was juicy and tasted spot on. Â It was served with delicious and creamy roasted garlic mashed potatoes.
For transparency, I waited tables at Hennen's for almost four years. However, I went regularly before I worked there, and it's back on the circuit now that I've moved on.
Pros:
- Best steaks downtown, better than some much more expensive "steakhouses".
- Comfortable, upscale atmosphere with plenty of nice booths, not stuffy at all.
- Great consistency from the kitchen.
- Beautiful bar area.
- Validated parking in the garage upstairs - great on a typical crowded weekend downtown, when parking is a mess.
- Awesome lunch, great value (not open for lunch on weekends).
Cons: I really don't have any.
They just hired a new executive chef, so time will tell how that goes. Update to follow...
We enjoyed this elegant, corporate spot in downtown Chattanooga quite a bit. We went on a Sunday night so it was quite slow, but the food was very good and the service superb. We had standard steakhouse fare...wedge salads (the BLT salads), a nice ribeye and a filet, haricots vert and roasted mushrooms. Â The steaks are supposed to be certified Angus, and they are very proud that they dry age their meat...the steaks did indeed taste flavorful and juicy with a nice char outside. However, prices are rather moderate (especially for dry-aged meat) so I suspect the meat is not prime...in fact, the only criticism I have is that my steak, though juicy and tasty, was rather poorly marbled and had large chunks of fat. Service was very friendly and attentive. We will be back the next time we are in town.
Review Source:I've been here a few times now and have had varied experiences. Â First time I had one of the seafood specials. Â It was several months ago, so I don't remember what it was, but it was great. Â Grits were done right, fish was cooked correctly, service was spot-on.
Second visit I walked down from my hotel. Seated in the bar, ordered a Pomegranate Martini - I know, how trendy... It was good. Â Not the best I've had, but good enough I wasn't going to send it back. Â Service that night sucked. Sub-par doesn't describe adequately enough. Â The waiter couldn't have cared less if I were there or not and he didn't bother to hide it. I was very disappointed and seriously considered not giving them anymore of my hard-earned money. Â
Last night it was raining -- I didn't feel like walking over to Big River or Blue Water, so I decided to give it another try. Â Well, there were only a couple issues, but they redeemed themselves. Â I asked to not be seated in the bar - didn't want to take my chances again. Â The Reisling was exactly the taste I wanted on a rainy night. Â I had the pork special on a bed of red beans and rice. Â That was also very good. Â My waiter was not the same as before and that made all the difference! Â He was pleasant, treated me like a customer, not an inconvenience. Â Though he didn't show it by sight, he seemed to be a bit overwhelmed. Â I'd wanted some bread to take some of the edge off of my hunger. Â It arrived at the same time as my dinner. That's the only real complaint I had about the experience. Â The vegetables arrived with the correct temperature, the pork was a little on the cool side, but tasted fantastic. Â Oh, and the coffee is very good! Â
I would not hesitate to recommend, but will share some of the experiences so people are aware.
After a visit to the fabulous Tennesee aquariumI walked across the street for dinner to Hennens. Â The restaurant had a nice minimalist atmosphere and great service. Â Incredible calamari with a ginger aioli (yum), I also enjoyed the poached pear and blue cheese flatbread with the baby spinach salad. Â The good food and southern hospitality was complimented by a great cocktail - I highly recommend the raspberry lemonade! Â For me, the next trip to the TN aquarium is synomous with a trip to Hennens!
Review Source:Came for a light dinner. It was gorgeous outside so I decided to sit on their patio. I had the Par 5, which is a tangy, acidic vodka, patron drink. A little on the tart side for my taste. I had a Caesar salad, which was by far the best part about my meal. I tried the Raspberry lemonade cocktail next& this was perfect! Exactly the refreshing beverage I was looking for. I then decided on dessert & had the creme brûlée it was sub par.
Review Source:Have eaten at Hennen's on 3 occasions on business trips to Chattanooga, a couple of times dining there with large groups. Haven't heard a single complaint out of the bunch, though those that have tried the pastas seemed to not be quite as enthused as those of us that had steaks or seafood/fish. I guess that's why I didn't give it a 5.
I liked the atmosphere... a little more upscale than the typical restaurants in downtown Chattanooga. Jazz music in the background, natural wood pretty much throughout, wine racks on full display through glass walls, and a good sized bar. Service has been fantastic on each occasion as well.
Not one of the better experiences I have had with "High End" cuisine in Chattanooga. The last 2 times I have eaten at this establishment I have been underwhelmed to say the least. The first time involved a soup of the day that tasted like the water was taken directly out of the Tennessee River and mixed with water from the dishwasher (crab bisque). The second time involved my sister's birthday and having 6 out of 7 dishes arrive with the waiter saying let me go get yours. Needless to say 5 minutes later my pasta arrived freshly nuked. Something about piping hot pasta chicken, and cold hard red peppers and onions....... My brother was served a french dip that looked like it had come from Arby's even though it was at least twice the price they would of payed.....
Not one of my favorites when I go home to see my family. Would much rather go to Applebee's. At least if the food is not up to par there I am not paying an arm and a leg for it.
I was in Chattanooga on a business trip for a month and I ate out every single night. The best meal I had was at Hennen's. I was with a group of 8 and everyone agreed.
I ordered the Prime Rib Special they had when I was there. It was perfectly medium rare, a knife was not needed and  it just melted in my mouth. I am a picky eater and I killed a 18 ounce cut in under 3 minutes.
I am writing this review well after my business trip and I still remember the Prime Rib.
I recommended everyone come here and try it for themselves.
think: Ruth's Chris...
probably the place to get one of the top 3 steaks in Chattanooga. Most important is that it's not overly touristy - kind of a local place in a land of outsiders.
I don't know a better way to describe it other than Ruth's Chris though - it's a very close copy of one. Definitely check it out.
We had a sizable (~12) family dinner, with ages ranging from 5-70+. Â We got some great tables outside on a beautiful Chattanooga nights. Â Food was fantastic! Â I had a salad and the tuna (who would have guessed that Ahi on a river in Chattanooga for less than $20 would be so awesome). Â Decent wine selection at reasonable prices. Â Attentive, friendly service made this place a home run.
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