Guidebook for Chattanooga
Food Scene
I love GoOD food. I’m also into holes in the walls as much as fine dining. I’m going thru and updating for you previously visited places and adding some fantastic new food spots. Trust me..I’m a tuff critique. Please don’t crucify me if the chef is off that night. I try to tell you a little about the food, the ambience, service, pricing and distance from here. Enjoy.
the food is Cuban and all homemade and delicious. The chef loves to come and talk to everyone. Authentic cuban band and FREE Salsa dance classes on saturdays. Also, the decor is very authentic and is indoor/outdoor. I just love this place!! NOTE: Ownership has changed. I have not visited since the change so my review may not be appropriate still.
27 locals recommend
Embargo 62
301 Cherokee Blvd.the food is Cuban and all homemade and delicious. The chef loves to come and talk to everyone. Authentic cuban band and FREE Salsa dance classes on saturdays. Also, the decor is very authentic and is indoor/outdoor. I just love this place!! NOTE: Ownership has changed. I have not visited since the change so my review may not be appropriate still.
Handmade European Desserts. Try the pistachio cake with buttercream icing!!! Also, great selection of coffees and snacks.
117 locals recommend
Rembrandt's Coffee House
204 High StHandmade European Desserts. Try the pistachio cake with buttercream icing!!! Also, great selection of coffees and snacks.
Homemade Bread, Rustic Homemade Pasta noodles and great views.
105 locals recommend
Tony's Pasta Shop & Trattoria
212 High StHomemade Bread, Rustic Homemade Pasta noodles and great views.
Southside-Saloon Bistro
1301 Chestnut StSo popular with everyone but I have yet to go myself.
The food is amazing and the drinks are designer with a special ice machine that makes clear ice. Drinks served in Sterling Silver goblets. Many choices of mint juleps and numerous other designer Southern Drinks. Attached to the Historic Choo Choo. Across from Distillery and Chocklatier.
The Crab Bisque is to DIE for!!!
Right now this is my Numero Uno place to go and the food prices are great too.
176 locals recommend
STIR
1444 Market StThe food is amazing and the drinks are designer with a special ice machine that makes clear ice. Drinks served in Sterling Silver goblets. Many choices of mint juleps and numerous other designer Southern Drinks. Attached to the Historic Choo Choo. Across from Distillery and Chocklatier.
The Crab Bisque is to DIE for!!!
Right now this is my Numero Uno place to go and the food prices are great too.
Conga Latin Food
26 E Main StThe tamales are outstanding!!!
Fresh seafood cooked to perfection!! A chatt secret worth a try!!
10 locals recommend
Bela Lisboa Restaurant
417 Frazier AveFresh seafood cooked to perfection!! A chatt secret worth a try!!
Opa!
249 River StHomemade Greek food. A unique experience!
Oldest restaurant in Chattanooga. Lil hole in the wall with great food and a touch of Southern sarcasm...lol.
9 locals recommend
Zarzour's
1627 Rossville AveOldest restaurant in Chattanooga. Lil hole in the wall with great food and a touch of Southern sarcasm...lol.
Diner food. Fair prices and lots of food that’s always good. GREAT desserts. A late Chattanooga favorite that has been CLOSED. There is rumor of another coming soon. Stay Tuned!
28 locals recommend
City Cafe Diner
901 Carter StDiner food. Fair prices and lots of food that’s always good. GREAT desserts. A late Chattanooga favorite that has been CLOSED. There is rumor of another coming soon. Stay Tuned!
Totto Sushi & Grill
330 Frazier AveGreat sushi. Always fresh!!! Super close.
We go every Saturday for a Triple Berry Crepe. Owned and operated by a great 16 year old entrepreneur. Her food is yummy. It’s about one mile from here right on Main Street. If you have a chance and a sweet tooth please support this young ladies dream 😀😀. And tell her the Bed and Breakfast sent you 😀
15 locals recommend
Adelle's Crêperie
400 E Main StWe go every Saturday for a Triple Berry Crepe. Owned and operated by a great 16 year old entrepreneur. Her food is yummy. It’s about one mile from here right on Main Street. If you have a chance and a sweet tooth please support this young ladies dream 😀😀. And tell her the Bed and Breakfast sent you 😀
Great food. Sunday Brunch has $3.00 mimosas and Bloody Mary’s 😀. Right next to the Incline.
117 locals recommend
1885 Grill
3914 St Elmo AveGreat food. Sunday Brunch has $3.00 mimosas and Bloody Mary’s 😀. Right next to the Incline.
Great romantic date night spot. High end Italian food. Lots of Seafood and homemade pasta. Lovely lil bar and lots of candles 😀 UPdate-3/24- The food is even better now. Wow—our meal was a event. Husband and I got one of every category including dessert. The seafood was super fresh and the grouper OMG amazing!!! Huge portion and I’m thinking $32 ish dollars for that portion of the meal. It can get pricey when u spend ur entire evening gorging on heavenly food. The baby calamari-outstanding….the shrimp pasta…amazing—grilled romaine lettuce salad, super yummy and fresh—-the grouper was to DIE for, tastes incredible and super fresh,dessert and coffee for dessert and u have just have a perfect foody dinner. I’d go back right now! Treat yourself an Go 😊 Definitely make reservations first though.
158 locals recommend
Alleia
25 E Main StGreat romantic date night spot. High end Italian food. Lots of Seafood and homemade pasta. Lovely lil bar and lots of candles 😀 UPdate-3/24- The food is even better now. Wow—our meal was a event. Husband and I got one of every category including dessert. The seafood was super fresh and the grouper OMG amazing!!! Huge portion and I’m thinking $32 ish dollars for that portion of the meal. It can get pricey when u spend ur entire evening gorging on heavenly food. The baby calamari-outstanding….the shrimp pasta…amazing—grilled romaine lettuce salad, super yummy and fresh—-the grouper was to DIE for, tastes incredible and super fresh,dessert and coffee for dessert and u have just have a perfect foody dinner. I’d go back right now! Treat yourself an Go 😊 Definitely make reservations first though.
Best barbecue in Chattanooga. Mom and pop hole in the wall serves the most AmAzing ribs. The sides are all homemade too. A must try while in Chattanooga.
Chatt Smoke House
416 E M L King BlvdBest barbecue in Chattanooga. Mom and pop hole in the wall serves the most AmAzing ribs. The sides are all homemade too. A must try while in Chattanooga.
Grab an amazing ice cream and stroll across Walnut Street bridge for a lovely evening downtown.
20 locals recommend
The Ice Cream Show
105 Walnut StGrab an amazing ice cream and stroll across Walnut Street bridge for a lovely evening downtown.
Hole in the wall country food. Make sure you take a big appetite 😀
10 locals recommend
Bea's Restaurant
4500 Dodds AveHole in the wall country food. Make sure you take a big appetite 😀
Just 2 blocks from here is a southern diner. They serve 2 eggs, bacon or sausage, grits or gravy, toast or biscuits for $5.00. Can’t beat that!!! They are open 8 am to 3 pm —-Monday thru Saturday. They also offer meat and 3 lunch specials. Easy to walk to.
6 locals recommend
Wally's Restaurant
1600 McCallie AvenueJust 2 blocks from here is a southern diner. They serve 2 eggs, bacon or sausage, grits or gravy, toast or biscuits for $5.00. Can’t beat that!!! They are open 8 am to 3 pm —-Monday thru Saturday. They also offer meat and 3 lunch specials. Easy to walk to.
Super close to here. Great burgers right is the heart of Southside. The homemade pork skins are a must try!!
121 locals recommend
Main Street Meats
217 E Main StSuper close to here. Great burgers right is the heart of Southside. The homemade pork skins are a must try!!
Little secret about me. I think I may be part mouse. I LOVE CHEESE and the Blue Fox has lots of cheese, meats, wines and all things that go with cheese. Knowledgeable staff adds to the experience as does the lil yummy tasting morsels if you ask. So be sure to ask and then stock up for late night snacks. Also serving super yummy subs. Right in the heart of Southside.
16 locals recommend
Bleu Fox Cheese Shop
324 E Main StLittle secret about me. I think I may be part mouse. I LOVE CHEESE and the Blue Fox has lots of cheese, meats, wines and all things that go with cheese. Knowledgeable staff adds to the experience as does the lil yummy tasting morsels if you ask. So be sure to ask and then stock up for late night snacks. Also serving super yummy subs. Right in the heart of Southside.
My husband loves steak. You rarely here him compliment anyone’s steak but his own. He is still raving about his 14 oz rib eye. I had the shrimp pasta. I can’t get back there fast enough for more. The serving was also huge. The shrimp were fat and sassy and cooked to perfection. The melding of flavors—-fabulous. I can’t leave without a mention of the potato’s. My husband said they were some of the best he’s ever had…in his entire life. That also is a huge plus LOL—we like our potatoes okay. 😂 . I saw the salads around me and I’d say save that room for the excellent meal to come.
BUT….
The service was beyond bad….so sad. It won’t prevent me from
Returning. I’ll just make sure I don’t have her as a server. The restaurant itself is small and unassuming. Very litttle
Decor … lots of wood was used and a single candle on the table give a warm atmosphere. Side note:the music is too loud to have a conversation.
We felt the prices were fair. My pasta was $28 I think and his steak was very fairly priced..maybe $36? The location is in a part of Chattanooga that is up and coming.
I thought the meal was excellent enough to overlook the few hiccups. Go—You won’t be disappointed.
Number Ten
My husband loves steak. You rarely here him compliment anyone’s steak but his own. He is still raving about his 14 oz rib eye. I had the shrimp pasta. I can’t get back there fast enough for more. The serving was also huge. The shrimp were fat and sassy and cooked to perfection. The melding of flavors—-fabulous. I can’t leave without a mention of the potato’s. My husband said they were some of the best he’s ever had…in his entire life. That also is a huge plus LOL—we like our potatoes okay. 😂 . I saw the salads around me and I’d say save that room for the excellent meal to come.
BUT….
The service was beyond bad….so sad. It won’t prevent me from
Returning. I’ll just make sure I don’t have her as a server. The restaurant itself is small and unassuming. Very litttle
Decor … lots of wood was used and a single candle on the table give a warm atmosphere. Side note:the music is too loud to have a conversation.
We felt the prices were fair. My pasta was $28 I think and his steak was very fairly priced..maybe $36? The location is in a part of Chattanooga that is up and coming.
I thought the meal was excellent enough to overlook the few hiccups. Go—You won’t be disappointed.
What a nice night out. I think this is more of a experience then “just” a dinner. Everything we ate was spot on delicious. It’s been a few weeks but we chose the pkg where u chose ur protein. I chose the prawns and hubby got steak. We enjoyed all the salads/sides and that we could re order more. Dessert is included. It was a scoop of ice cream. This food scene is much much better then rodizeos (sp?) Brazilian grill. If undecided between which one go with this one!! Great food, fair price, nice atmosphere..upstairs is more fine dining… Go or u will be missing out.
Zaya 1943 Korean Steakhouse
What a nice night out. I think this is more of a experience then “just” a dinner. Everything we ate was spot on delicious. It’s been a few weeks but we chose the pkg where u chose ur protein. I chose the prawns and hubby got steak. We enjoyed all the salads/sides and that we could re order more. Dessert is included. It was a scoop of ice cream. This food scene is much much better then rodizeos (sp?) Brazilian grill. If undecided between which one go with this one!! Great food, fair price, nice atmosphere..upstairs is more fine dining… Go or u will be missing out.
Drinks & Nightlife
the city loves to turn out every Friday night at 7pm for these FREE concerts
Chattanooga Downtown Partnership
850 Market Streetthe city loves to turn out every Friday night at 7pm for these FREE concerts
Pardon Me Boys….this is the Chattanooga ChooChoo!! Great Historical spot. Housing numerous restaurants, live band venue and the Comedy Catch Club.
151 locals recommend
Chattanooga Choo Choo
92 Market StPardon Me Boys….this is the Chattanooga ChooChoo!! Great Historical spot. Housing numerous restaurants, live band venue and the Comedy Catch Club.
Love this place. The drink menu is massive and always well made. The staff is adorable. The experience of the “speakeasy” vibe alone is worth stopping by.
35 locals recommend
London Calling
715 Cherry StLove this place. The drink menu is massive and always well made. The staff is adorable. The experience of the “speakeasy” vibe alone is worth stopping by.
Parks & Nature
Lookout Mountain
Known world wide for the splendid views and Civil War history
Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center
400 Garden RdWell Kept Local Secret
Audubon Acres
900 N Sanctuary RdHikes, tube, nature
Point Park
110 Point Park RdSightseeing
Ruby Falls
Lookout Mountain Incline Railway
3917 Saint Elmo AvenueHunter Museum of American Art
10 Bluff View AveLookout Mountain Incline Railway station
3917 St Elmo AvePoint Park
110 Point Park RdChattanooga Zoo
301 N Holtzclaw AveJust 1/2 mile from my house 😀
Walnut Street Bridge
Walnut Street BridgeGreat views
Coolidge Park
150 River StGreat shops and food too!
Walnut Street Bridge
Walnut Street BridgeHiking
Popular outdoor adventure
Raccoon Mountain Caverns
319 W Hills DrHiking ... difficult 3.5 mile trail
Cravens House
Great Hike
Stringers Ridge Park
Spears AvenueStringers Ridge Spears Ave. Trailhead and Pumptrack
1312 Spears AveHikes and trails
Lula Lake Land Trust
5000 Lula Lake RdCall before going to make sure they are open 😀
Short distance from home. Great place to get out and hike. Amazing views.
54 locals recommend
Stringers Ridge Park
Spears AvenueShort distance from home. Great place to get out and hike. Amazing views.
Local secret and a Must See plus it’s FrEe. Grab some wine and cheese then Short.3 mile hike. Sit back and wait for the sun to set over Chattanooga and add an amazing memory to your trip here.
129 locals recommend
Sunset Rock
405 W Brow RdLocal secret and a Must See plus it’s FrEe. Grab some wine and cheese then Short.3 mile hike. Sit back and wait for the sun to set over Chattanooga and add an amazing memory to your trip here.
Climbing
High Point Climbing and Fitness - Riverside
1007 Appling StSynergy Climbing And Ninja
427 E Main StFor those that like to rock climb indoors.
Swimming
Right across the street from me.
Warner Park
301 N Holtzclaw Ave