Buddy’s Bar-b-q

This is exactly why I love Yelp! We found this spot on a road trip and wanted something local. Holy…read moreBBQ spot... this was a gem. We got several platters (chicken and pork) and various sides. Everything was so good and tasted like your family made it for you. Some standout items: the coleslaw is super finely chopped which gives it a really good texture, flavor is great. The potato salad was creamy and perfectly seasoned. The pork was so Smokey and tender. Their sauce is super great, would pour that on everything. The fried okra was so tasty, we ate every piece. They have so much cheese in the poppers, delicious. If you're passing through the East Ridge area of Chattanooga, I highly suggest checking out this awesome spot for great food at an even better price. Thanks for the great experience!

Very quaint interior! It looks like they've recently added new decking outside, creating some…read moreadditional outdoor seating, which is a nice touch. We tried the chicken and pork, which were both good. The coleslaw and okra were absolutely perfect! The fries were pretty basic, though. The BBQ sauce was oh-so-yummy, but I would have liked the meat to have a little more flavor on its own. The staff was super friendly and helpful, and they also have a drive-thru, so you can easily grab your BBQ to go!

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Pupuseria Marelyn

4.4(14 reviews)

2.8 mi

I've been in this area for a while and I've heard great things about this place. I've always wanted…read moreto go but the timing never panned out until I was in East Brainerd and free for dinner. It was the perfect time and place to go. My friend and I came here, got seated quickly, and ordered right away. We both got horchata and three pupusas. I picked a Chicken, Chicken and Cheese, and Bean and Cheese pupusas. When I first ordered it I wasn't sure how large the pupusas would be and if it would be enough. But after seeing it and eating, the portion size was perfect. Every bite was delicious. The filling inside was delicious and had a generous amount. But don't even get me started on the sides. The curtido (pickled veggies/vinegar slaw) was incredible. When they dropped off our food, they also gave us a full container of curtido. After we were done with our food, our container was finished as well. There was only juice left inside and if I wasn't full, I would've drank that thing. It had the perfect tang, not too vinegar-y or too acidic, and the vegetables were so crunchy and fresh. And the salsa too! Flavorful, had a nice kick, perfect spice level. I've heard good things about this place for years and after coming here, it's not hard to see why. I look forward to coming back here again.

I've had dreams about these pupusas. My bf and I drove in from Chicago area and we have seriously…read moreconsidered driving back to get some more of these pupusas. We stayed in Chattanooga 5 days and we were here 4/5 days. Only because we didn't find out about it until the day after we got there. From the salsas, to the hospitality, to the crispy but warm delicious pupusa! This place is a must. The sizing of the pupusa was generous. I lost count of how many mixtas I ate - combo of frijoles chicharrón y queso. Overall a 10/10 experience and WILL be going back another time in life. Muchas gracias por el servicio.

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Choo Choo Barbecue

4.5(26 reviews)

2.8 mi

How does a place this small make BBQ sandwiches so big and tasty? Got the Jumbo BBQ sandwich with…read morefries this weekend and it did not disappoint! Massive bun with a ton of flavor inside. For some reason I decided to go with fries for my side instead of my usual fried okra or potato salad. Fries were cooked perfectly! I little on the overdone side which resulted in golden brown and crispy fries. Otherwise, if you are a fried okra lover, go with that. Be sure to check their hours before driving over there because they aren't open daily. Also, take note of the billows of smoke that rise from their smokers out back late in the day and overnight. This is always a good sign of good BBQ and I never get BBQ at places where they don't at least pretend to have an actual smoker on the premises.

Meat was really good with sauce. I'm more of a dry rub guy. The sides were not good. Baked beans…read morestraight from a can, and mash potatoes from a box.

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Chao's Mongolian Grill

4.4(123 reviews)

1.4 mi

Food is delicious. Service is fantastic. Personnel are invariably courteous. The ambiance is not…read morewhere you would go for a romantic dinner. It's more like where you would go with co-workers for a nice place to sit and talk over really delicious food

Chaos Mongolian Grill -- Where You're the Chef of Your Own Feast…read more If you love food that's as unique as you are, Chaos Mongolian Grill in Chattanooga is your playground. Here, you don't just order a meal -- you build it. Start by picking your protein from a lineup that covers all the cravings: tender chicken, juicy steak, fresh fish, plump shrimp, and more. Next, hit the seasoning station like a pro -- dried chopped onions, garlic powder, garlic salt, and plenty of other flavor-boosters are ready to make your creation sing. Then, pile on crisp veggies, crack in some eggs, and drench it all in your choice of sauces. For the base, I'm a noodle loyalist (they soak up every drop of flavor), but rice, cabbage, and other options are on deck. Once your masterpiece is stacked sky-high, the cooks work their magic on the sizzling grill and bring it to your table hot and fresh. It's not all-you-can-eat, but the "stack it as high as you can" rule means you'll still leave full and happy. The staff is warm and welcoming, and the grill team keeps things moving so you're not staring at your empty plate for long. Yes, the building shows its age, but honestly, the flavors are so bold and the experience so fun, you'll barely notice. If you're ready to unleash your inner chef and eat exactly what you're craving, this spot delivers big.

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Chef Léboze Mobile Bistro

2.0(1 review)

2.0 mi

One of the few late night food options in this stretch of night spots. After trying a couple of…read morethe restaurants we found out (after ordering drinks) that that the kitchens closed at 10pm, so Chef Leboze Mobile Bistro it is. At first it didn't appear open, but walked around to the side facing the building to find the open order window. The "chef" recommended the Buffalo chicken loaded tater tots, which are frozen tater tots, deep fried, with a bit of shredded chicken, Frank's red hot sauce, drizzled with ranch, for $12. Pretty tasty, but probably only after a few drinks at midnight. No napkins or paper towels available, and trust me, you'll wish you had some.

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Lemon Pepper and Chefleboze Grilling BBQ sauce

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Rib & Loin

3.3(128 reviews)

1.6 mi

Great food. We had a party of 60, service was friend and efficient. Food was great! We started with…read moredessert first.

My dining out experienced this weekend Has been a little bit disappointing. I'm going to throw the…read moreribbon loin into that category too right now. I really want to like this place. Firstly because I'm a big fan of barbecue, but secondly, I'm also a big fan of restaurants that have survived the test of time and this place has been around for a looong time. Don't get me wrong they hit a lot of the high notes when it comes to barbecue. The flavors are all there and the quality is all there too. There were two sauces on our table and original and a hot and both were good. What I didn't like is the fact that the barbecue came to the table, looking like it had been chopped beyond belief. Now don't get me wrong, chopped barbecue can be good, and I understand that for some people that's their thing. But for me, I'm a big believer that good barbecue should stand on its own and doesn't need to be pulverized into mince. The sides are top notch, though the cabin thematic atmosphere is also very old school and I like that. Our waitress was excellent and constantly checking on us. We got there at a time when it looks like business was winding down for the day and the inside of the restaurant was not very busy, but the drive-through was very busy. Overall, I was satisfied with what we got in the price we paid. And like I said, the flavors were really good. Let me put it this way, I'd much rather come here than the Hooters (Yuk) next-door! To put a win in their favor, their bbq stuffed baked potatoes are literally two meals on a plate for most people and my fiancée really liked hers. If she's happy, I'm especially happy.

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Small bbq pork sandwich, potato salad, coleslaw

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Small pork bbq sandwich, potato, salad, and coleslaw.

Saks Wing Shak

4.0(30 reviews)

2.9 mi

Bought a Groupon for this place. Had been wanting to try it and this gave me the impetus. It's…read moreliterally a shack on Brainerd Rd. You drive up and order and then wait. The menu is pretty simple, chicken wings, fish, fries, etc. You can get large wings or small wings or even boneless. There are several flavors to choose from, traditional wing sauce, bbq, teriyaki, lemon pepper. I opted for the large Tangy BBQ 10 pc wings. With my Groupon I actually only paid .91 cents. Great deal! The tangy bbq was mustard based bbq, a bit sweet and tangy. It was really good. I would have that flavor again, though I want to try other flavors. This is a great local place, great wings and pretty affordable.

Chill spot but I'm sorry but those are not chicken wings ! Legit size of my pinky finger ! For the…read morevalue you definitely not going to be full ! I don't understand why this place got these starts

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M&M BBQ

4.0(9 reviews)

2.8 mi

My fiancé and I love this place. Seriously my favorite place to eat oxtail. The collard greens and…read moreribs are also fantastic.

Fantastic! Smoked oxtails were wonderful. Best collard greens I've ever had. Mac n cheese is very…read moreflavorful. Yes, it was pricey at $27 but imo totally worth it for a nice home cooked meal. I will eat here again!

I already ate half of it. Ox tail, collards and macncheese.

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Erica T.

7 years ago

I'd like to preface this by saying I have been a Buddy's BBQ customer for all 39 years of my life. My grandfather was friends with the founder and used to go into the original store after hours and roast his own pigs. I was so excited about a Buddy's opening in the Chattanooga area -- I told everyone I knew, and I even commented on the Facebook page about how much I was looking forward to it because it's a little taste of home. Today, I placed an online order for pulled pork, potato salad, green beans, baked beans, and tea. The app told me that it would be an hour before my food was ready even though I put ASAP. Those items should have been easy to put into a Styrofoam container so I called the East Ridge store to find out if that was accurate. The young lady who answered was courteous and polite as anyone I've ever spoken to. She told me that, Yes, they are busy because it's rib night, but she thought that seemed a little long for my order so she would check woth her manager to see if it was correct. I heard her ask a male, who was gruff and rude. He probably didn't know that I could hear him, but he snapped "yeah, we're busy," as if it was the stupidest question he had ever heard. His tone with a customer, as well as with his staff, was completely inappropriate. It was incredibly rude. If you cannot handle the stress of a restaurant, then you're probably not cut out to be a manager, especially not at an establishment like Buddy's. The young lady apologized profusely, and asked if I was able to wait for an hour or if I would like a refund. At that point, I was so stunned by her manager's tone and response that I mumbled out that I would like a refund. why should I patronize an establishment that clearly doesn't care about its customers? He didn't ask about my order, which could have been easily prepared regardless as to "rib night," and he was rude to the young lady as well as myself. I've been a customer for 39 years, but I will never step foot into the East Ridge store. It is not fit to carry the Buddy's name. I will just continue to wait until I travel to Knoxville where they understand how to talk to people. read more

Novers C.

3 months ago

Nikki was very kind and attentive during our visit. She stopped by our table to offer us help and extra hush puppies and made sure we were taken care of. Great location and service! food was delicious! read more

Faith V.

10 months ago

My servers name was Joyce she was amazing. she helped me and all my needy children. she kept the area clean and she was very positive and my food was super fresh and good! the work environment is amazing read more

Mia V.

10 months ago

My server was AMAZING she made sure my drinks were filled, food was warm and fresh, she is very well i'm her atmosphere and she's a very good people person! her name was joyce! read more

Maci G.

10 months ago

joyce was very sweet and had amazing customer service. she explained the different dishes and food options very well. and kept a smile on her face the entire time! read more

Vickie H.

2 months ago

Nikki was great service and food was beyond good ! restaurant was clean and tiddy everth in its place ! thanks to buddys for a good dinner. Vickie holland read more

Micha V.

10 months ago

Joyce is great and very kind. She is good at her job and always checking on people! I'm glad that I got to experience my time at buddys with Joyce. read more

Renee O.

7 years ago

Great BBQ. The pork was so tender. Good potato salad and Cole slaw. The hush puppies are very good. My husband like the ribs. We will be back read more

R W.

1 year ago

Food and service was very good. But you should NOT allow dogs. Health reasons and i dont want to hear them.

Benjamin V.

10 months ago

Joyce was awesome at her job!!! Best customer service I haved in a while. She deserves a raise for sure!!

Deanne D.

200

4 years ago

The Brisket and dry rub smoked wings are the best I have ever had. Great customer service.

Andrew D.

28 days ago

Fast, friendly service, very clean, and the food was fresh and delicious. Great visit!

Mark B.

7 years ago

Terrible Food! Worst Ribs ever!

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