By Vicki Stout
One of my favorite new eateries in the Cool Springs area is Chef Paul’s, a burger, catfish and Cajun restaurant. An offbeat spot with great and inexpensive food.
Diners coming for dinner are served a basket of hot hushpuppies and “Comeback Sauce” -- the latter aptly named ‘cause it
will bring you back. The catfish is lightly covered in a seasoned cornmeal mix; it’s not battered as most catfish are. The tartar sauce is homemade and fab. Actually everything is made from scratch here.
The burgers are half-pound Angus beef served on homemade buns. Shrimp, oyster and catfish poboys are served on homemade French bread. Their coleslaw has a unique twist with a witty addition of tomatoes to the mix. The hand cut and seasoned French fries are also finger-lickin’ good; while the baked potato salad is delightfully delicious.
The proprietor, (Chef) Paul Capps is on hand to greet diners both at lunch and dinner. Self-taught, everything in the restaurant is of his own creation. He says his culinary degree comes from the Food Network. He’s a very friendly guy, and one heck of a chef!
Chef Paul’s
4091 Mallory Lane, Suite 130
Phone (615) 791-1004
Hours: Sunday – Thursday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.