I really enjoyed my experience here! Let's start with parking: found parking right out front (free after 6pm). We didn't have reservations, but when we arrived at 5:45pm, there was plenty of seating (started to fill up as got closer to 7pm). They had happy hour with drinks ranging from $9-11. I got the pharaoh's tea and it was good and refreshed. The right amount of booze and right amount of refreshing and flavorful. My homegirls got the Aperol spritz and the hanging gardens and enjoyed them. Food: we got the falafel, blistered tomato hummus, batata harra, gulf shrimp and chickpea pilaf. All of it was very flavorful and delicious. The service was great and the menu was explained perfectly. They were attentive and friendly. I'll definitely be coming back here! read more

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Finally some great food in Chatt! I had been in town for almost 3 days and wasn't wowed by most of the other places then i convinced my friends to eat dinner here after some rock climbing and we all loved it. It's on an artsy street with an energetic vibe and the place is decorated so nicely. We called in advance and they had a table waiting for us, our server was nice and knew the menu very well. I love that it was sharing-style, as we all ordered a bunch of plates and got to try it all. For starters, we had the chicken, Shawarma hummus, whipped feta, and falafel. They came with fluffy, fresh baked pita, hot and delicious, although I wish there was more for the amount of dip - just 1 pita per dip. But they were delicious, so authentic. And Those 3 little falafels went fast at our table haha. The branzino was delicious, the sauce was creamy and unique, full of flavor and they prepared it well for you by removing the main spines. The lamb kibbeh was also incredible, super savory, but my favorite of the dishes was the sautéed shrimp. Just amazing. Can't wait to come back to Chattanooga and eat here again! read more

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I have no idea what people find good about this place. My only thought is they've never had actual good food from a solid restaurant. This place is all hype no substance. Whipped feta was meh, and pita was overcooked and burnt on the bottom. Could've used olive oil to help. Beets - get rid of that from the menu. Couldn't be more underwhelming. Falafels - dense and taste like store bought. My advice, go to NY and taste actual falafel. They should be light and airy. Not a dense ball. Also, the mango sauce makes zero sense. The rice dish - just a bunch of ingredients with no thought into it. The taste was fine I guess. Have had better from food trucks. The grouper - overcooked and bland The wine is mediocre. Overall it's expensive just for the sake of being expensive. Never mind the service - we ordered 5 dishes, 2 arrived and we never saw another dish for two hours. Try it if you want but I'd recommend Sidetrack for a way better experience. read more

Fine dining here. Laid back atmosphere. Had a table beside the glass where they make their pita bread. Neat to watch this. Staff is awesome. Food is great. Portions are not small. Would recommend the lamb! read more

To be honest I can't remember all the things we got in the photos. We did the 2 person shared experience and all the food was really good! If you don't like spice then I don't recommend this unless the other person you're with does. I thought it had enough variety that you won't be left hungry. Our waitress was very friendly and answered all our questions. I loved the decor! The lighting was dim and it had an eclectic feel to it. read more

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We came and celebrated our 8 year anniversary on a Sunday, and it was half price bottle night. What a nice surprise! The atmosphere is Incredible - beautiful bar, plants, natural wood. The service was great, and both Armen* and Calvin* (so sorry if I've mistaken the names) were wonderful hosts. The wine list is pretty eclectic, and we selected a Chenin blanc. We were brought a Grenache blanc from the same winery, and we decided to drink it anyway. It was yummy too! The food here is beautiful! I will say that I wasn't the most impressed, but it was good. We did not care for the mushrooms which were recommended, but we nearly cleared every other plate! Definitely get the mujadara and chicken small plate! Overall I would come back, but probably an early reservation when the kitchen wasn't closing, and try other things! read more

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One of the best meals in a long time. We ordered so many favorites & loved it all. I do think the cocktails could b less sugar/juice forward. read more

Everything about the this place is incredible! The food was delish, and so unique to experience the flavors of multiple places in one meal. Service was wonderful and atmosphere was nice but not stuffy at all. The short rib hummus, braised greens and burnt carrots were our favs, but I can honestly say everything we had was absolutely delicious. My husband kept laughing at me b/c I couldn't stop making yum noises with every bite. Such a unique dining experience! read more

Came here with my colleague Deltone. He spoke highly of the chef, Somalia, and food. I was visiting for work from Orlando and he insisted we go here for dinner one of our nights. It did not disappoint! We ordered one of everything. The server was a nice red headed guy who gave us detailed insight into each plate and what paired well with it. The mushrooms was from a local farm and were to die for. I don't even normally like mushrooms! The vibe is very modern with Edison lights and sleek furniture keeping with the design. We ate upstairs ate had a nice view of the city outside. They also have an outdoor area but we stuck with inside since it was a bit cold. I will be back when I come to Chattanooga again. read more

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My husband heard of this place and wanted to try it out... all I can say is that it was a 10 out of 10!! From ambiance, service and food, 10 stars all the way!! You get slapped in the face with amazing flavors!! We tried The shawarma chicken pita, the local mushrooms, pasture chicken, lamb neck, carrots, patatas and then the milk cake for dessert... WOW. Absolutely Recommended!!!! read more

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We made a reservation at Calliope for our weekend in Chattanooga, and this will not be our last visit! Everything about this restaurant is incredible - the food is unique and delicious, the vibes are great, and the service is incredible! We had Evan helping us, and he was so kind and thorough when explaining the menu. We decide to do the tasting menu for 2, and no regrets at all - the appetizer sampler was a great mix, the lamb was 10/10, and the dessert was the perfect ending. Couldn't recommend it more! read more

Stopped by for a drink and appetizer. The food was delicious! I can't remember exactly what it was but think it was chicken swarma on a bed of hummus with a big warm flatbread on the side almost like naan. read more

All in all, the food was uniquely prepared and delicious. The menu that was online had more options than the current menu. We were told that certain items are seasonal. It looked like most people ordered the price fixe which included multiple special dips, a main course of meat, a dessert. We did not want dessert or meat so that wasn't going to work for us. We ordered the whipped feta, hummus, tuna crudo, & the sea bass. The dips both had lovely presentation, but were average. The bread was perfect with slightly too much seasoning/ oil. The kiwi tuna crudo was tasty but did not come with any type of chip or cracker-I feel this type of dish usually comes with a plain cracker. The sea bass was amazing. It was served on a slender plate with 2 small plates. For a whole fish that was topped with onion relish, a bigger plate would make serving & eating the fish easier. We also had the Southern Collective bourbon which was good. Price reasonable. read more

Hands down our favorite restaurant. Everything is flavorful, the service is always on point and the ambiance is perfect for date night or night out with friends. We love this place and end up coming here whenever we have friends in town. The menu changes and each item is modified over time so it's always fun to see how our favorite dishes are being morphed (usually for the better)! read more

This place was a walking distance from my hostel, and the patio area is pet friendly if you travel with your fur baby as I did. I don't know how it looks indoors as I stayed in the patio area with my dog. The service was fast, and my server was friendly during my stay. The patio area was decorated with overhead lights that made it so cozy and inviting--it made me feel so relaxed during my dinner. I ordered charcoal-roasted chicken, braised okra, and one oasis (a cocktail drink). I loved my dinner and my cocktail drink as well. The braised okra was well-seasoned, and the roasted chicken was tender--so, so delicious. I recommend this place. It's a date spot, too. read more

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I love this place! The interior is beautiful and I'd love to come back on a beautiful day to sit on the patio. Got there just in time for happy hour so had a few drinks. Started with the tomato hummus which was creamy and delicious. I was slightly disappointed the menu did not match the menu posted on the website though as I was looking forward to a few items that had changed. Then we had a shrimp dish, flavorful and good. For my main entree I had the charcoal roasted chicken which had the perfect amount of sear and seasoning. My husband had the brisket which had a sweet fruit sauce on top and loved it. For dessert he also had the traditional kanafeh. We had to roll ourselves out of there lol. The staff was so nice also, a great way to spend our anniversary this year! read more

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Beautiful restaurant! The service was excellent. We had the chicken and it was amazing and enough for two people. We also had kunafe dessert. Although it didn't taste like traditional kunafe, I still loved it! read more

We were really excited to try Calliope as we are fans of Flora de Mel. But, our dinner was a disappointment. We know prices are climbing but their pricing is really off. For example $13 for a small scoop of feta and three pita halves and $13 for the (chicken) Shish Tawook? Also, the menu touts crispy potatoes that are no where near crispy. If the description was "baked then tossed in sauce" it would be accurate. SideTracks does crispy potatoes that are amazing! They taste good but they are not as described. Over $100 for a two drinks and four small plates is a little out of whack even at today's prices. We are not opposed to spending money on meals but Calliope disappointed and left us hungry. The service was good and the food tasted great but sadly, I don't see us returning just for the falafel. read more

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What an amazing dining experience. I had heard about this from several other customers, so we went on a Friday night. The food is Levantine cuisine with a touch Jordan roots. The service, bar and the atmosphere are by far incredible. Definitely worth the trip to downtown Chattanooga. read more

Sometimes the best dining experiences are unexpected. Came here with a small group for an early dinner and no reservation. Our server and the hostess were extremely nice. We all thoroughly enjoyed our food and drink selections. At the table, we ordered the blistered tomatoes & pickled peppers hummus which was super tasty, falafel, chickpea pilaf, gulf shrimp, and the crispy potatoes. Everything was shareable and I very much enjoyed the flavors in these dishes. The restaurant is super cute inside and they have this black brick along the walls with real plants, such a vibe. read more

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We had a group of 8 meet up for dinner at Calliope on 9/20 for dinner ahead of a weekend wedding. None of us had been there before so we weren't sure what to expect but we all said it was one of the best meals we've ever had in our life! We ordered everything but 4 items on the menu, including 4 different desserts! Each plate/entree was delicious! Was it pricey? Yes, but so worth it! We came from ATL and would literally drive the 2 hours to dine there again. We talked about this dinner for days afterward. Our server was Corey and he did an amazing job of explaining the menu, helping us sort out how to order, answered all our questions, made great suggestions and really took care of us. We will be back! read more

We unfortunately never got to the food since our waiter failed to put in our order. After asking three times where our apps were, we told him we were leaving. His manager then scrambled to make it right but it was too late. We did leave with our apps to go. Considering we drove over 2 hours for dinner, this was a huge disappointment. read more

Wow! Hard to put into words this experience. The service was polished and pace of services rapid. They had my first plate out before I even got my wine. (This was my only complaint) My first plate was the gulf shrimp. I have never had so much flavor in one bite. The second dish I ordered was the mussels. Again, an explosion of flavors. I'm sorry that I wasn't more hungry as I would have loved to explore the menu more. The chef has done an amazing job pairing flavors and textures. The Cabernet I ordered wasn't your typical tannin or fruit forward wine, it was soft and complimented the powerful flavors in my dished. A wonderful pairing. I will be back when I come back to town! read more

Food was maybe the best middle eastern I've ever had. The pita bread is beyond amazing. No pita I've ever eaten comes close. Some of the best rice and falafel I've ever tried as well. The service was exceptional and the ambience was very cool...swanky but not too fancy or stuffy, in an old restored building. You can't go wrong eating here. Top tier. read more

We were very excited based on the menu and reviews, we went with the Sofra allowing chef to pick the courses. It was fantastic, my wife is typically not a hummus fan but she thought it was great, all the dips with the fresh pita were tasty. Had the lamb shank for the main entree with couscous and a yogurt sauce on the side, was amazing, the flavors and spices with the added texture of nuts was really an experience. Lamb needed no knife, fall off the bone and tender. Drinks were fantastic and dessert was wonderful, was a ricotta base and super delicious. Service was excellent and a wonderful atmosphere, I would have felt comfortable in dress clothes but just as comfortable in casual dress. Bring your appetite, they say the courses are for two, we finished about half, going to have an amazing lunch today! read more

Wonderful middle eastern restaurant. It's like my mouth took a vacation. We started off with the falafels. They were my favorite-mango sauce with a spicy onion jam. We shared the shrimp and beet salad. The shrimp were in a sauce that we then asked for bread to soak it up. Then we shared the lamb (enough for 4 people). Great wine list too. Our service was perfect. The restaurant isn't pretentious in spite of the prices. We really enjoyed this meal. Nothing like it. read more

Everything was fresh and delicious. They were making the bread right beside the table! We had whipped feta, hummus, branzino, roasted chicken, carrots, green beans, and more. My sixteen-year-old stepdaughter had never had food like this, but even she ate everything and really enjoyed herself. we will be coming back to try more of the appetizers and veggies. Really the vegetables stole the show they were amazing. read more

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Great option in Chattanooga. Small plate style menu with great service. In an old renovated storefront building with good vibes.

Loved the food. The staff are busy but go out of their way to care. Im so excited to go back. read more

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We dined here post-Valentine's Day to avoid the crowds. Bon had heard great things about them and Lawk's a-mighty we could use more good Middle-Eastern dining restaurants in Chattanooga. And Calliope blows all the competition away. Two of the dishes we had completely eclipsed all other versions of those we've ever had and have raised the bar so high that hereafter I am certain that we're bound for disappointment forevermore at other places. Those dishes were the Hummus and the Milk Cake. Of special note was the fruit relish on the bronzino (an explosion of mouth-joy). If the chefs at Calliope jar that and sell it in-house, we'll be avid purchasers! If you've seen the second half of The Bear's second season, you'll have seen a cinematic portrayal of service at high-end dining. The service at Calliope reminded me of that - marvelously so. read more

Absolutely, hands-down, the best restaurant in Chattanooga! And personally, my favorite restaurant I have ever been to. If I could give Calliope 10 stars, I would. The chef is a culinary genius, and food is off the charts incredible! I love how that menu is always changing according to what is seasonally available, so every time I go there, it's like experiencing it for the first time. If you love Mediterranean food, you will lose your mind here. The combination of flavors and textures are so bright and beautiful. And the presentation is nothing short of art. Be sure to get something that includes their handmade pita bread... It's the best you'll ever have! The chef spent months perfecting his recipe and it's truly delicious and unforgettable. The staff is delightful, and the service is always excellent. the ambience is Super positive and uplifting, and you can tell that the staff are so happy working here. Everyone is so kind and happy to see you. They recently expanded their downstairs space so it's easy to get a table, even if you just drop in. But I would highly recommend making a reservation. Thank you Calliope For sharing your love and passion for beautiful food and warm community. read more

Amazing food with amazing service. Our waiter Evan was helpful and informative of the cuisine and beverages. Environment is also great with a formal/casual feel. read more

Everything from the food to the service were great. We will definitely be back next time we're in town. read more

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Wow !! The best delicious deliciousness wow what a great experience everything that we ordered on menu was so good hummus fresh out of the oven Pita bread ,chicken ,flank steak ,vegetables , shrimp highly recommend. exceptional and service was the best read more

We loved this restaurant. I recommend the pre fixe. The appetizer plate was amazing and the snapper was 10 out of 10. Evan did a great job guiding us through the service. He's a pro and he's passionate about their food. Highly recommend. read more

When we walked in with our reservations they were super helpful and tried to seat us somewhere accommodating downstairs since I don't like stairs. However it was right in front of the kitchen so really annoying. Also a big Edison bulb was shining in my eyes all night. Not fun. Chairs were super un comfy with no padding. I had to sit o. My bfs jacket it was that bad. Food was good. We had a few pita dippers and some hummus and a crispy Brussels. All delish. The drinks we had were in my opinion overpriced and not that tasty and would not order again. The rose cocktail didn't taste of rose and the rum drink was just ok. For us it didn't knock our socks off and probs won't be back. Our server was sweet and attentive. The place just wasn't our jam. read more

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We did the prearranged meal for 2. Everything was wonderful, especially the appetizer platter. Would HIGHLY recommend. Reservations are a must. read more

The lamb was incredible and service very good. Sprang for the chefs choice and was no disappointed

The true highlight of my solo trip to Chattanooga. The food and drinks were incredible and my server, Maddie, was so attentive! I was awesome to be able to watch the cooks work in the open kitchen as well. One MINOR thing to consider: maybe provide a serrated knife for the fennel and couscous dish. The fennel was a little hard to cut! read more

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Food, service, and ambiance were exceptional. The whipped feta and the Mediterranean old fashioned were our favorite.