we were greeted nicely into our nice table on the patio. i started with the wedge salad that was…read morephenomenal. perfectly seasoned and balanced with the smooth bleu cheese, an easy bleu if you usually don't prefer it. for mains we got the NY strip, but with green beans instead of fries, and pot roast. steak was perfect medium rare, but under seasoned for our taste, green beans were boring to say the least. pot roast was very tender and with a luxurious and rich brine. potatoes were good, veggies felt. little out of place on the plate, but tasted nice, i would've liked a green but that's my opinion. the wedge salad stole the show for me, but a overall great experience and a good trendy american spot, will be back.

I got the trout as the main dish, and it came with two sides of your choice. I got the Chef's…read morecollard greens and beets with goat cheese. I have to say, this meal was SO good. Every one of the sides looks so good and fresh that I wanted to get each one of them just to try it! The fish was cooked perfectly and was nice and tender. The added little muffin I didn't expect was a nice touch and delicious. The collard greens were SO GOOD. I'd get them again. So flavorful and cooked well. The beets were fresh and the goat cheese carried so much flavor. For the desserts, we got the carrot cake with pecans and chocolate cheesecake. Both were soooo good. I would get both of them again, especially the carrot cake which was so warm and moist. And the candied pecans were such a nice complement to the cake - not too sweet at all. The ambience is super nice and fresh, and our server was so sweet and engaging. The hostess as well. Everybody there was so nice and welcoming. They validate parking if you park in the garage nearby!

Back in town, we visited for the first time recently after knowing about the restaurant for a few…read moreyears. We got an order of the hush puppies as an appetizer. They were okay, but for 5 bucks...what do you expect?‍. I would say the accompanying butter was supposed to be honey butter, but it seemed like regular butter to me! The server was polite, but I was scratching my head because she started with---"Let me go see what's not available anymore." Shouldn't she have done that before speaking to us?? The atmosphere is relaxed, but there isn't much to the decor. It was just casual.... there was brown butcher paper on top of white table cloths...kind of tacky really. It was busy, however, which added to the noise. Hubby and I both ordered the 1885 burger. Now, we are talkin'! The burger was delicious! . It was juicy and tasty. Just an all around fantastic burger. This alone is what will bring me and hubby back. The loaded baked potato was standard, but good too. It sounds like this experience wasn't great, but like I said, the burger alone is enough to go back to enjoy.

It was really hard to decide on a rating for our experience. We were super excited to try the 1885…read moreGrill while in town. We went early in the afternoon on a weekday, so it was very quiet. It was also a beautiful day so we sat on the patio. I love that they work with local organizations for fresh vegetables and meat! Our waiter was very nice and fairly attentive. But the food... For the good - the crab cake was delicious. It was like all crab meat with no filler and was very tasty. The pimento cheese was also SO yummy. You could tell it was made fresh and had a great flavor. The pita it came with was fine, a little over-grilled. I was not crazy about the fried okra. I wish the pieces weren't just cut in half, because to me they had that slimy okra texture inside. My gf said they weren't THAT bad, but I really had to push myself to eat them. The rosemary fries have a great flavor and were crispy (I prefer thicker fries but my gf enjoyed these). I LOVE mac and cheese and was super excited to try theirs. It was very creamy and had a good flavor but there was way too much cheese for the amount of noodles. Like the ratio was pretty off. Now for THE issue. My gf ordered the Filet Mignon, medium. It came raw and without the blue cheese compound butter. By the time the waiter came to check on us, I was half done eating. He took the steak to be put back on the grill and brought it back with a bowl of crumbled blue cheese. It was still raw inside. He brought us extra fries, but by the time it came back I was done eating. She asked for it to go and it was STILL RAW. She had cut it, so it was super obvious if you looked. The manager came and talked to us and they took it off the bill, but for a $40 filet mignon it should not take 3 tries to cook it right and it still not really be right. She said there are cold spots on the grill and they're training a new line cook, but it was not a good look... I'd maybe give more of a pass if they were packed, but there was no one eating inside and maybe two other tables of folks outside.

My husband and I stopped by this chic restaurant for a date night while visiting Chattanooga. It…read morewas walking distance from our hotel and the menu looked delicious so we decided to come here. They had an excellent red wine selection and the waiter was extremely nice! We decided to start with the jerk cauliflower and it honestly was my favorite thing on the menu! We shared the spicy lamb rigatoni and their signature pepperoni pizza and they were both absolutely delicious! I definitely recommend you stop by while downtown Chattanooga!

The whole vibe here is awesome: I walked in, and just felt comfortable and welcomed…read more Menu is very succinct, but has great selections for everyone, from Tapas, to salads, to full surf and turf meals. The wine selection is awesome as well. I had the steak tartar, the heirloom tomatoes with jerk cauliflower side. Everything was outstanding. The mozzarella with the heirloom tomatoes was absolutely exceptional. I think it was the texture of it, but it certainly stood out. Glad I found this place

I came here for lunch with a friend on Saturday and we enjoyed it :) mainly deducting a star for…read morevibes - it was like dead silent in there while we were finishing up lunch lol. It was a little more busy when we came in but it definitely got awkwardly quiet closer to 1pm. They didn't have any music playing and the place is kinda big, plus noise tends to echo, so that made our conversation a bit more public than I would like. The church chairs also were kind of messing with the vibe. Looking back, I'm not surprised at all to find out the restaurant is affiliated with a church. But the food was great! My friend enjoyed her pizza and I liked my burger and fries. I think the burger could have had some more flavor to it and more cheese, but the bun was awesome and the fries were amazing. I'd definitely order the fries again. If you're looking for a vibey restaurant to have a private conversation, this is not the place for you lol. But if you're meeting up with a group or idk... are cool with eating in a quiet churchy atmosphere then this is a good place to go. The food is solid and our server was great. They also have their own parking lot, which makes things easy.

This was...different. Located next door (attached to) the church and owned by the pastors. A huge…read morespace, which functions as the restaurant (and is found under two names on Yelp) and as a gathering space. Hours are funky, and we missed breakfast by a hair, so we wound up ordering off the lunch menu. Service was very good, despite the excruciatingly long wait with a largely empty restaurant. Food was absolutely delicious, and we would visit again. Bring patience with you but do give it a try...

Great food and a welcoming atmosphere. The steak was seasoned perfectly, and the baked potato and…read morevegetables complemented the meal well

Second NYE dinner ( fixed dinner )food excellent but this year service was abysmal. So disappointed…read more took 2.5 hours to eat Server ( Tomi) spent. 90.% of time chatting up couple at corner table. We sat with dirty plates and no water for an eternity waiting on his return. At last a member of our party rose and approached him asking if we needed to contact another server. He immediately rushed over and began clearing table at end of night issued us a handwritten note of apology with a Starburst candy from his home country -Croatia!? What? 2026 NYE we will choose a different restaurant So disappointing

Easy Bistro was one of the highlights of my Chattanooga trip, and sitting at the oyster bar made…read morethe experience even better. Watching the chefs work their magic while enjoying Oyster Happy Hour was dinner and a show all in one. I sampled seven oysters from seven different regions, and my favorite raw oyster was the Cold Creek from Washington. It was clean, briny, and perfectly balanced. As much as I enjoyed the raw oysters, the true star of the evening was the Hearth Roasted Oyster. Buttery, silky, and kissed with just a hint of citrus, they were absolutely unforgettable. The Smoked Grouper Rillette was a pleasant surprise. Rich and smoky, it was elevated by bread-and-butter pickles that added a Southern touch and cut through the richness beautifully. The saltines were classic, but the twice-baked crackers brought an extra layer of crunch that I loved. The King Salmon Crudo was incredibly refreshing. The salmon had a delicate sweetness that paired perfectly with the fresh vegetables, while the serrano peppers added just enough heat to keep every bite interesting. Even the vegetables impressed me. The baby carrots were perfectly tender, and the chimichurri's bright acidity balanced the creamy richness of the toum. For my entrée, I ordered the Gramigna, which was fantastic. The sauce was packed with flavorful andouille sausage from a local butcher and finished with delicious Tomme de Lafayette cheese. Comfort food with a refined touch. To top it all off, the team surprised me with a strawberry gelato for my birthday, which was such a thoughtful gesture. The entire staff had amazing energy and worked together like a well-oiled machine. Sitting at the oyster bar gave me a front-row seat to the action, and my hands cramped just thinking about how many oysters they shucked throughout the evening. The aromas coming from the kitchen were intoxicating. The atmosphere was bright and welcoming, with large windows overlooking the covered patio. At one point, I even spotted a horse-drawn carriage taking a couple on a romantic ride outside, which felt like something out of a movie. The upbeat soundtrack kept the vibe lively, and the extensive bar menu offered plenty of creative cocktails and mocktails. A special thank you to Chef Ben, who took great care of me and even poured my aguachile tableside so I could capture it for a video. Chef Emery and Chef Skylar were also fantastic. It's clear this team takes pride in what they do, and it shows in every detail. Easy Bistro delivers exceptional food, genuine hospitality, and a dining experience that's every bit as memorable as the dishes themselves.

After some research into restaurants in Chattanooga, we came across Easy Bistro & Bar and we were…read morenot disappointed. From the hostess greeting us to her opening the door as we left, our experience was superb. Our server, Dakota, couldn't be nicer, helpful and understanding. She started by offering sparkling rose to celebrate our anniversary. The vibe is very upbeat and hip!!! The Steak Tartare wasn't like any we've had before, it was so interesting and flavorful, that we might go back tonight, just for that one dish. The Gramigna Psta dish was tasty and creative, well thought out and presented. We would have ordered more, but we had just come from a happy hour, won't make that mistake again, everything we saw looked scrumptious and all the other dinners looked extremely pleased. I give this restaurant and their staff my highest compliments and if we return to Chattanooga sometime in the future, it will be our first stop

In Rock City Gardens at Lookout Mountain we were a bit hungry after doing some exploration of the…read moregrounds. Cafe 7 was strategically located at Rock City Gardens where Lover's Leap is. Order at the counter and find a table to dine at. All the tables are outside. Great views everywhere you look. Purchased Catfish tacos to share with my fabulous bride. It was pricey, but it was quite tasty. Actually, everything on the menu was pricey. Guess it is to be expected at a touristy place with awesome views. Make sure you clean up after yourselves. Don't want any trash flying away. Rock City Gardens and Lookout Mountain is too lovely a place to allow trash to ruin its beauty.

This is one of the restaurant options in Rock City and the only one that comes with table service…read more The menu is very concise and certainly could use a few more options while the beer menu is decent. The views you get to enjoy from your dining table are hard to match unless you are at a ski resort or other mountaintop establishment. Rock City is on Lookout Mountain so as far as I know this might be the only place in the world where you can look out over 7 states as you eat and drink so that is worthy of having a beer and some food at this establishment at least once in your life. My video review of Cafe 7 (along with Rock City Fudge Shop and Woodland Wonders) is here: https://youtu.be/2xMvwsK0GW8

Don't miss this place if you want a family owned with great…read moresouthern food. We went for their Sunday all you can eat buffet. It's not a fancy place however the food and staff are the best they were so friendly and made us feel so welcomed we really appreciated it.. For my wife and I this was the restaurant highlight of our 2 week vacation. Thank you to all of them who made our dinner occasion so special. If you want a great southern dinner experience that won't disappoint please go here. Ken

Wow so where to begin This place is a legend and hasn't…read morechanged a lot as decor or it's famous lazy Susan serving tray but I tried it all and will have to say outside of the chicken I've had better food at a golden coral. The sides lacked flavor looked like straight from can to plate even the Mac n cheese was bad. I think they spent the money on the sugar they poured into the tea and skipped on any seasoning The desserts I guess got worse how does it get worse you say? Well seems someone mixed up vanilla flavoring with lemon extract when they made the bread pudding and the apple cobbler tasted like the mix like it don't get cooked. For $23 a person I could go to a lot of places and this is not the best place in town to grab a bite and I promise I'll never return here

The food was amazing. The chicken, mashed potatoes, and most of all, maple and bacon fried Brussels…read morewere amazing.

Molly was outstanding....her personality and positive attitude made our dining experience one of…read morethe best we've had in Chattanooga. Food was one of the best as well...

As someone who loves trying local restaurants when I travel, Old Gilman Grill was one of my…read morefavorite meals during my Chattanooga trip. I was staying at Hotel Clemons and it was an easy walk from the hotel. We started with the pork belly appetizer, had the salmon for dinner, and ordered a couple of cocktails. Everything was excellent. The service was just as good as the food. Kate took great care of us and made the experience feel warm and welcoming from start to finish. The vibe is what I loved most. It feels elevated without being pretentious. Think fine dining quality food with a relaxed atmosphere where you can actually enjoy yourself and have a conversation. If you're visiting Chattanooga and looking for a nice dinner spot, I'd definitely recommend adding this to your list. Next time I'm in town, I'll be back to try more of the menu. Panda Ratings Date Night: 9/10 ‍ Girls Night or Brunch: 9/10 ‍‍‍ Family Friendly: 6/10 Husband Hunting: 3/10 Not really a singles scene, but absolutely a great place for a date, catching up with friends, or treating yourself to

*4.5 stars* This…read moreplace was pretty solid across decor, vibe, food and service. I ate here twice and can say that it was pretty busy both times. They have a nice large bar and also outdoor seating. Burnt brussel sprouts (starter) - delicious. Butter wedge salad - must get. Steak frites - ordered medium rare came out more rare but it was. Fries could have been better and was super salty. Sauteed mushroom (add on for steak frites - not worth it at all. Most of the mushrooms were button mushrooms. Overall, it was a nice experience but I would have to say that both times it took a while for someone to actually take my order at the bar. Maybe things are just a bit slower in TN than NY. I would still recommend and would go back.