Bea's Restaurant

wonderful best place in town for business lunch or family dinner - love…read morethem. satisfied Customer for many years.

The food was very good but very pricey. I got shrimp and grits and sausage. Big bowl but a small…read moreamount. They haven't what you get in SC the amount is twice as much. The wife got a four-plate sampler with Mac and Cheese, Beets, Butternut Squash and Grits. Got Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée. It had a very nice glazed top and tasted great. Lots of noisy kids for this type restaurant. Service was very good

Fried Okra

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Peanut Butter Pie

Old Man Rivers Table and Tavern

4.8(170 reviews)

7.9 mi

We drove back from Pensacola via Chattanooga where we discovered the Pearl of Tennessee--literally…read moreone the best restaurants ever! Old Man Rivers Table and Tavern is a small hole-in-the-wall kind of place. It used to be a home and is now a restaurant. I think 8 or so tables inside and two on the front porch. They serve lunch til 3pm, then a happy hour til 5pm and then dinner. We got there at 4pm for a drink--a really good old fashioned , but were so impressed with the place and the staff that we decided to stay for dinner. It was like one big happy family. They advertise no freezers, no fryers and no microwave--everything is made fresh daily. I started with a wedge salad which was amazing and then a poached Halibut with beet risotto and spinach (to die for). They are closed Monday and Tuesday and start a new menu every Wednesday. If you go for dinner, arrive early because by 5:10 they were pretty much full. All the locals eat there. You will need a car as it's located at the bottom of Signal Mountain.

Stopped in for their limited happy hour in between service for a couple Old Fashions and decided to…read morestay for dinner! They close Monday & Tuesday and release a new weekly menu at 5 pm on Wednesday. We ordered the wedge salad (a steal for $8) and the halibut. Fantastic to say the least. Everything is super fresh. No freezer, no fryer, no microwave. Service by all is excellent. Small house which holds about 9 tables, a small bar, and an outdoor front patio. Reservations are not taken, so get there early (by 4:30 pm) to get a seat! Parking is limited.

Eggs with hash, grits, thick bacon and a biscuit.

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Shrimp rolls -need a little something

Champy's Famous Fried Chicken

4.3(1k reviews)

3.8 mi

It's been 2 yrs since being here. Back in Chattanooga area again, Champy's is a MUST STOP for us…read more They never disappoint. Inside it's ani eclectic array of old license plates, dollar bills on the walls and overall fun to sweep your eyes around the room. The chicken is moist, flavorful and just plain delicious!! Service was quick but we weren't in a hurry. My husband & I ordered the 8 piece family, 1/2 thighs, 1/2 legs, with fries & coleslaw. My husband had the chicken, sausage gumbo.... He rates it right on top of the best he's has tasted. I would say.... defined and good place to stop, with family, friends or whatever reason you can think up. Just stop and enjoy yourself with good food.

This is painful to write. At least once per year we stop at Champy's MLK outlet as we drive between…read moreTexas and Washington, DC on business. For nearly ten years. A must-stop. Highlight of the drive. For the first time, today was different. The very friendly young women who first greeted us and guided us through the menu years ago are gone. In their place are unfriendly young ladies who would far prefer to chat with each other than provide even acceptable-level service. We were tolerated, not welcomed or even checked on to see if we wanted anything. I waited and waited for her to notice me at about ten feet away as I waved my empty beer can in hopes of getting a second one. Finally I had to interrupt the conversation between the waitresses by raising my voice above their conversation, "excuse me, may I have another?" Again, we were there early today. Just before 5:00 PM. That is how timing works when you are on the road. So the place was nearly empty. They weren't busy with customers. They were busy chatting amongst themselves. As we completed our fried chicken (still very good), she came by and did not ask if we wanted anything else but simply said "ready for the check?" It was a way to make us feel like we needed to leave. To add insult to injury, we passed by the hostess table outside on our way to the car as we left and we happened to pass between two Champy's young female employees chatting at the hostess station and blocking the way out. We had to say "excuse me" and walk between then as they kept talking to each other. Never did they bother to say "thanks for coming, please come back soon." So maybe after all this time...we won't.

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Tupelo Honey

4.1(1.2k reviews)

3.8 mi

Wonderful place and food!! Service great!…read moreWill be back! wish we had one in Cleveland Tenn

Haven't been to Tupelo Honey in years. I ordered the southern shashouska and coffee. The coffee…read morewasn't the greatest and I noticed they didn't get it from a coffee pot but from a carafe. The southern shashouska was good and kept me full for several hours. I didn't order any biscuits since they are known for that. We sat at the bar since it was busy and didn't want to wait for a table. The service and food was okay, nothing special, probably won't go back to this location. I enjoyed the one in Asheville better.

Appalachian Egg Rolls. Soo yummy!

Eggs Betty with home fries.

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Black bean burger with salad.

Uncle Larry's

4.8(274 reviews)

3.6 mi

Good home country fried fish! We learned this is the original location. Everyone is so friendly as…read moresoon as you walk in. We even got to meet Uncle Larry when he came out the kitchen! I got the 2 piece fried catfish. 1 original and 1 Cajun style. I think the original is all you need, the Cajun had a little too much seasoning. My sides were fried okra and greens + wheat bread. Everything was delicious and fresh. Wish we had one where I lived

I hate to be writing this review the way that I am because I really gave this restaurant every…read moreopportunity to succeed 100%. So as far as the atmosphere in the space, it's your typical corner chicken and fish joint. Nothing impressive. Everything's pretty dated and kind of the bare minimum to operate a restaurant. If you're expecting any level of class, this is not where you'd wanna go. To be clear, that's not a problem I didn't expect a high-end atmosphere just stating my observation. So I get to the counter I tell the lady I want a two piece Whiting and I explained that I've heard mixed reviews as far as underseasoned food and kind of soggy fries. I stated go heavy on the seasoning and I want the fries extra crispy Golden brown. She tells me that's not a problem. It'll be perfect perfectly seasoned very delicious. Extra crispy fries no problem. Great I pay for the food. Give her my name and I go sit down. Takes about 15 minutes for the food to come up as soon as I get it I can immediately tell the fries are undercooked and pale. But of course I try one anyway, and they're absolutely barely warm and soggy. Of course they're also underseasoned. So I go to the fish, which is hot. Take a bite of that also underseasoned. It's almost no salt at all on the outside of the fish. and we definitely have to mention the fact that the Whiting was so thin there was more breading then fish So I put a little bit of the tartar sauce on it, and some of their house special sauce, as well as a decent amount of salt from the shaker on the table, which helped out the fish a little bit. I don't know if it was the owner of the manager, but he had came back to the store while I was waiting and was walking around and I asked him for a fresh order of fries extra crispy, golden brown and he said yeah no problem he would take care of it. I'm waiting waiting waiting. I mean it's gotta be eight minutes go by. It feels like he finally brings out fries. Set them down mind you all my food is gone. I've been sitting there. I've ate my fish. I've ate the sides. I'm literally just waiting on the fries, which kind of kills the whole meal because I wanted to eat it together. He brings the fries and set them down and immediately take them back because they look exactly like the other ones, soggy and pale. So it takes them back to the kitchen drop them in the fryer again and cook some longer. About three minutes ago, but he brings them back out much better on the color and crispy, but still, of course significantly underseasoned. I'm not really sure why it's so difficult to make Golden brown fries that are not soggy or lukewarm. They're coming out of a hot fryer. They should be hot and served immediately with the food. For what it's worth I did eventually get crispy fries, but all my other food was gone. I didn't get to enjoy the meal as a whole meal and quite frankly all of it needed some extra love. They sprinkle like some paprika or something on the fries, but there's just zero salt and salt should be your number one seasoning on all of this stuff It sucks that I expressed all these concerns before ordering so none of it was an issue when I got the food and every issue that I brought up was present in my experience. I wanted it with everything for me to give them five stars but unfortunately, I have to settle on two stars.

Worth the wait

Perch 3 piece fish plate!

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The Flaming Rooster

4.4(117 reviews)

3.4 mi

I know people love Champys around here but we love hot chicken and this place does it best…read more No frills, simple restaurant with 10 or so tables. You walk in and you choose your table and a nice waitress will bring your menus. We like the chicken strip basket which comes with two sides. Of our favorites are the fries, the collard greens, green beans, and mac and cheese. The chicken strips are very crispy, the meat is just a little dry but the flavor is great with even the mild level heat having nice heat. We also got the catfish which has a perfect crust and perfectly cooked inside. The baskets come with sauce and you get two per order. Probably more than you'll need. You get great food for an affordable price. Good Southern service. Just all around one of our faves.

3.75/5 -- The Flaming Rooster | Chattanooga, TN…read more I stopped by The Flaming Rooster while in Chattanooga, and overall, I'd give the experience a 3.75 out of 5. There were definitely some highlights especially the catfish and the service. The ambience has a real throwback feel. It isn't fancy or modern, but that's part of its character. It reminded me of an old-school neighborhood Southern restaurant, and I actually appreciated the nostalgia. Between the decor, the food, and a cup of Kool-Aid, there were moments that genuinely took me back. The service was one of the strongest parts of the experience. Janet was a 10/10--friendly, attentive, and provided excellent service throughout our visit. The kitchen staff was also very efficient, and our food came out hot and fresh. Missy, who rang us up, was hilarious and brought even more personality to the experience. The staff definitely made us feel welcome. Now, the food: Fried Catfish -- 10/10. Hands down the star of the meal. The catfish was fried perfectly, crispy on the outside, tender inside, and seasoned extremely well. This is what I would come back for. If you're visiting for the first time, I recommend starting with the catfish. Fried Chicken -- 7/10. Good, straightforward fried chicken. It was crispy and enjoyable, but nothing that completely separated it from other good fried chicken I've had. Still, I would order it again. Macaroni & Cheese -- 5/10. Not bad, just average for me. It worked as a side, but it didn't stand out compared with the catfish. The potato salad reminded me of Sam's Club potato salad, which actually isn't a bad thing because I like Sam's Club potato salad. It had that familiar, simple flavor. And the Kool-Aid mix deserves a mention. That took me straight back to childhood. Something about Kool-Aid alongside fried catfish and chicken just fit the throwback atmosphere perfectly. Overall, 3.75/5. The sides could be stronger, but the catfish was excellent, the service was outstanding, and the nostalgic atmosphere gave the restaurant its own personality. Janet and Missy helped make the visit memorable as well. If I find myself back in Chattanooga, I'd definitely stop by again. I also recommend giving The Flaming Rooster a try if you're in the area. And seriously-get the catfish. 10/10.

Ah hawl nah - extra spicy!!!! Delicious but not for the faint at heart.

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Puckett's Restaurant

Atmosphere - located next to the Aquarium, the restaurant has a comfortable, country feel. The…read moreplace is pretty small (15 or so four tops), so an early arrival time would be best. Service - our server was very pleasant and attentive. Food - I had the Nashville Cheesesteak (brisket and grilled chicken on a hoagie roll). It was excellent. The bread fresh, the meat tender and the peppers and onions fresh). It is a big roll and they don't skip on the meat. Overall - If you like BBQ, this is a very good restaurant

Who doesn't love a good BBQ? Puckett's is right next to the Aquarium so it was perfect for us…read more We arrived at noon and people were seated but there were plenty of empty tables, but they told us we would have to wait for 10 minutes. Not sure what that was all about, but we did. Server quickly took our drink order while we looked at the menu. There were numerous items I would have eaten but I am a lover of pulled pork so that's what I did. I wanted to order the cheesesteak but thought it would be too big so my husband ordered it. Food arrived super quick and it was hot. There were several different sauces on the table so I mixed sweet and spicy and it was good. The bun was fresh and the pork was super tender so I enjoyed it. Do I think there should have been more pork on the sandwich? Absolutely! My husband's cheesesteak was enormous and filled with meat. That was definitely the star of our table with the peppers, onions and cheese.....so good. The fries were pretty bland, so nothing special. Service was great the entire time.

Golden hour on the patio -- wings, nachos, and something cold to sip on.

Puckett's catering brings the flavor to your next event.

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Prime people-watching from our downtown Chattanooga patio.

Countryside Cafe

4.0(202 reviews)

19.4 mi

The food was delicious and service was great. The food arrived hot and fresh with very little wait…read moretime.

It's increasingly rare to find a traditional Southern meat-and-three restaurant. Most places today…read morefocus on hamburgers, steaks, or some variation of potatoes; so I was genuinely interested in giving Countryside Café another try. The restaurant attracts a distinctly local crowd, and it was completely packed when we arrived around 5 p.m. My mother has an early dinner schedule, so we were seated toward the back shortly after arriving. I ordered "broasted" chicken with black-eyed peas, okra, and a side salad. The salad was substantial and reasonably good. The black-eyed peas and okra were also fine, although neither was particularly hot. Unfortunately, the roasted chicken was extremely dry, and I had to order a side of white gravy to make it easier to eat. My wife ordered the meatloaf, which had an excessive amount of tomato-based topping. She had to scrape some of it off because there was simply too much. My mother ordered what I believe were chicken fingers, although she only picked at her meal, as she doesn't eat very much. The staff was friendly and made every effort to help us with drinks, napkins, and anything else we needed. That part of the experience was very positive. I also understand that Countryside Café was voted "Best of the Best" in 2026, an annual reader's-choice awards program presented by the Chattanooga Times Free Press; so clearly many people enjoy the restaurant. I wanted to like the place more than I did. A traditional meat-and-three restaurant is something worth preserving. Unfortunately, the dry chicken, lukewarm sides, and overly topped meatloaf made the meal underwhelming. The service was good, but the food was too mediocre for a four-star rating.

Wedge Salad

Specials for the weekend

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Sinful Delight

The FEED Co Table & Tavern

4.3(1.1k reviews)

3.5 mi

Great experience every time and I absolutely love bingo night on Wednesdays! I love getting the…read morecatfish and wings.

Delicious fresh food. Not what you would expect from the looks of the establishment... not in a bad…read moreway at all. It just looks more like a bar rather than a place that would serve high quality fresh meals. Everything was clean and the service was great. We got a high top in the bar area and they had a high chair that was tall enough for our son to reach the table. It was great! We ordered the caesar salad to start.... made perfectly. Then we got our entrees. Pictured below.... Both exceeded our expectations! We got our son the kids buttered noodles and he ate a lot of my chicken that I ordered. Great dinner and we ALL highly recommend!

Greens

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Cereal Killer

1885 Grill

4.4(862 reviews)

2.7 mi

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.

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Darlene Y.

17 years ago

I have been going to Bea's for nearly 40 years. Nothing has changed. If you truly want to know what southern cuisine is all about, then you MUST eat there. Your food is brought out onto a lazy susan. The waitresses are constantly filling up the food containers. You will enjoy the worlds best fried chicken, bbq, new potatoes in a rich and creamy gravy, cole slaw, pinto beans, fried okra, beef stew, potato salad, homeade yeast rolls, and lots and lots of homeade cobbler!! Oh, and dont forget the iced tea!! Price is around 12.00 a person...this includes drink and tax as well. Plan on bringing several people with you because if not, you will have to sit at a table with strangers. Truly one of my favorite places to eat!!! read more

Fernando P.

6 years ago

I ate here one time way before Covid with my husband. We went for lunch and it wasn't busy. There was warm food on the table when we sat down. I thought that was odd. I asked for a menu. Well....no menu. What's o. The table is what you get no matter who sat there and coughed on it or picked their nose then took a big scoop of warm Cole slaw. I couldn't eat it. 1/2 way through the server starts removing the food. I looked at my husband and said I guess that's all you get. She did bring more out. They just warm it back up and bring it back out. Sodas must be purchased from a vending machine. $28 and had to stop for fast food on the way home. Never again. This is the kind of environment Covid-19 would thrive in. read more

Chris B.

16 years ago

I have been a faithful follower of Bea's since I was in middle school! I love this place and make sure to stop there every time I come back to Chattanooga. Most people rave about the fried chicken. I am a fun of the BBQ and the cobbler! The food will never run out here and you are guaranteed to meet people, as you will be seated with other visitors. I always leave full, happy, and socially fulfilled. I can't wait to go back. read more

Eryn L.

5 years ago

this place is HORRIBLE. It smells hot old breath and death. Only the seniors of the city go there. The floors outdated and gross and smell like dog piss. why does everybody keep dissing Susan I bet she not even lazy. Im taking a strike for Susan.#STANDWITHSUSAN read more

Cynthia M.

3 years ago

Been years since I've been here but it was always good. If I could still get out I'd get food from here.

Andie S.

9 years ago

Best food ever! Fried chicken, potato salad, slaw, pinto beans and a roll! Take an appetite!

Elijah L.

17 years ago

My favorite place to take people who are visiting.

Deb P.

11 years ago

Fantastic food... every time!

Ralph A.

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14 years ago

Terrible food!

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