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    1885 Grill - Ooltewah

    3.5 (176 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Upscale
    Moderate noise

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    Shrimp & Grits
    Chriss N.

    Was in the area with work and stopped in for dinner. Loved the area and the atmosphere of the restaurant. Was seated at a high top close to the bar, service was slow for the amount of people in the restaurant. I had the shrimp and grits, they were okay, nothing really special about them. I would definitely go back, just probably try something different.

    Shrimp and grits
    Samantha M.

    We stopped at Cambridge Square, a fun shopping and dining area. The people were enjoying the local boutiques, and restaurants, making it a perfect spot to explore and relax. For dinner, we chose 1885 Grill, a charming restaurant known for its fresh seafood and classic Southern dishes. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted warmly by the staff, setting the tone for a wonderful dining experience. The service was exceptional--our server was attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal (many drink refills). The food was delicious. We enjoyed a Cesar salad with grilled shrimp and shrimp and grits. The combination of great food, welcoming service made our meal at 1885 Grill a great way to end a busy day.

    Empanadas
    Kathy F.

    We so wanted this to be a winner, but unfortunately it wasn't. None of the items we ordered were above average. We looked hard to find the rosemary on the fries without finding more than a speck. The lemon in the dressing on the salad was not detectable. The empanadas were average. And the crab bisque was fishy. Now the positive. We were greeted by a very friendly and welcoming hostess who made us feel very welcome. And the interior was adorable. Loved all the wood and brick. Kitchen, do better.

    Salmon
    Anna M.

    Salmon: overcooked Hush puppies: overcooked Potatoes: premade Veggies: undercooked Service: completely disappointing. Very rude staff. Needless to say, very disappointed. Gross.

    Club sandwich, shrimp and grits, fried chicken
    Erin M.

    This is a true gem We are very much food snobs and we loved all the things we ordered Crab soup was very good Club sandwich was yummy carved meats Fried chicken was delish Shrimp and grits were so yummy

    Steak, baker potato, and mac and cheese
    Sarah S.

    Mac and cheese and baked potato were delicious. I ordered my steak medium well but it came overcooked and dry. Fried green tomatoes were mushy but the hush puppies and wings were perfect and delicious. Staff was friendly and atmosphere was great.

    Grilled veggies ($4.50) and coleslaw ($3.50): both delicious
    Clariee J.

    Uh...so....delicious? Not really sure why I'm shocked, but I am. I never eat in Ooltewah, ever, but a friend was visiting and she wanted to go, so we went. What a huge blunder on my part for living here so long and never eating in 1885 until now. So let's run down the list: Coleslaw: a little vinegary, a little saucey, a little crunchy, a lotta good. Grilled veggies: still crisp, not mushy, coulda had a bit more grilled flavor, but still delicious. Pricey, though; basically averages $1 per slice of vegetable. Feta scallion mashed potatoes: yes. Kind of perfect? Just get them. Mac and cheese: the most surprising thing I ate. Actually really good, and not just by restaurant standards. Seasoned, creamy, cheesy. I dunno what it is, but I always have to try the Mac n cheese if it's on the menu. 100% of the time, it's disappointing (even for restaurant standards), but not at 1885. I'm gonna have a hard time not ordering this every time I come. Mushroom & grits: who invented this?! Who is in the kitchen?! The grit cakes--crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside! The sauce--lemony and creamy! Piping hot when it comes to the table! We ALSO got the bread pudding dessert to go. Heated it up in the toaster oven and topped it with the caramel sauce. I'm glad we didn't eat this in the restaurant cos I might have asked to speak with the chef to smack him in the face. ALSO, we got there a little late--about 830, and they close at 9. We didn't realize that, but honestly should have guessed since it's Ooltewah. But everyone was so kind, welcoming, gracious. Our waiter was on it, didn't rush us. We left close to 9:30. I gave him a nice tip. Have I not said enough?

    Zaria D.

    I love this location. The parking was accessible. Aaron was the server and very friendly. It was a good environment and nice crowd. I ordered the southern chicken with the gravy on the side. I got it with the mashed potatoes and ordered the grilled vegetables (zucchini and squash). It was tasty overall. The potatoes were super flavorful. I have heard there are more menu items to try. I will come back to try new items. Nice location, friendly and helpful staff, and good food.

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