We are up from Georgia on business. Conveniently located Hutton and Smith and Greenhouse breweries, we stopped in for dinner. We were treated to great BBQ ( I had the pulled pork and my associate had the brisket.) and good company (conversing with the owner, Grandpa Jimmy, his granddaughter and the rest of his team.) I would highly recommend the Chatt Smoke House as an authentic Chattanooga experience read more

Everyone was so friendly and the food was amazing! Best ribs I've had in a long time! And the portions are very generous even though we ate almost EVERYTHING! read more

service was fine. however, the hidden fees that make no sense & you only find out once you've paid. the ribs were excellent (I get mine w/o sauce) and the beef sandwich was ok. the sandwich needs a sauce. dry and less flavor than the ribs. the side I got were fries and Mac. wouldn't get those again. it's was 1 pm and the Mac was soup. the fries were undercooked and under seasoned. also got so few fries 8 could count with one hand. Fee for eating in, fee for service & a fee for spending $30 (goes up the more you spend). 2 meals is more than $30. prices for food are not unreasonable but the fees are. read more

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Stopped by here while my dog was going through chemotherapy at VCSG. The smell as you walk up to the front door was incredible. Super friendly staff. Place is not huge but plenty of tables to seat down and eat. Prices were great considering it was BBQ and the amount they gave you. Too bad I live over 2 hours away or I would eat here weekly. Parking area off the street is a bonus! read more

Chatt Smoke House - Rib plate: Ribs with fries and beans. - Barbeque Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

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This place was on point! Myself and 3 others went here to eat. We are in town to do some training and we are all from out of town. I found this place on Yelp and a lot of the reviews were not very recent, so I was a little hesitant to eat there. I looked them up on their website and I saw that the owner was one of the cooks. In my experience, whenever the owner is hands on and enjoys cooking for his community it is usually a good sign. This definitely caught my attention. We decided to give it a try. We all went there for dinner and we ordered their Rib Plate. They have different types of sides. I had the potato salad and bbq beans. I also had their sweet tea and banana pudding for desert. Let me tell you, the ribs were outstanding!!!! The meat was very tender, it fell off the bone, you can taste the smoke in it, the sauce was perfect, and they give a lot of ribs. The potato salad was good and the bbq beans were delicious. The sweet tea was awesome and the banana pudding cake was delicious. They have seating inside and outside. The owner even came out and talked with us and the other customers. The young lady running the register was very welcoming, professional and very sweet. Customer service was superb. I am surprised that they do not have more reviews. This is definitely a go to spot when it comes to BBQ and hospitality. We were more than satisfied with this establishment. Very good prices. I wish I would of took some pictures read more

Could smell the smoking meat as I walked up to the restaurant. A basic no frills place that was clean and welcoming. Good selection of meats and sides. I ordered the ribs with beans and fried okra with a sweet tea. The food came out in a styrofoam container and was pretty full and looked and smelled great. Good amount of food unlike many other places that skimp on food. Ribs were tasty and sauce flavorful, fried okra was hand breaded and beans were good with a slight mustard flavor, sweet tea was good but could use a bit more tea flavor. Didn't think I could finish but I did. Staff was helpful and friendly, other customers remarked on how good their lunch was. Great lunch experience. read more

Chatt Smoke House - Rib plate with beans and okra - Barbeque Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

Pretty decent bbq, good portion sizes, ribs were good, Mac and cheese was alright, and the fried okra was delicious.

All of the staff were amazing and super welcoming. They don't call it southern hospitality for nothing!! Food was awesome and they even had the game playing that night. 10/10 would recommend and would definitely be back. Don't forget the cake, it was so good and the cake was moist and light. read more

Chatt Smoke House - Baby back ribs platter - Barbeque Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

Worth the time and wait . This place is amazing with wonderful deserts and great service !!! read more

Chatt Smoke House - Red velvet cake - Barbeque Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

Really good food and service. Atmosphere great. Good variety. Love to Go over and over again . read more

The food is always great! The cashier was welcoming, there were new customers and she went thru the menu and even a few recommendation. Please go and support our local businesses read more

Old school BBQ done right. Ribs were awesome, portions were abundant, sides of macncheese and collard greens were delicious. I had a chance to talk to James, the owner and founder, for about an hour. I got an awesome history of Big 9 and all of the great things in the local area. You'll be lucky if you drop in and get some food for the soul while you also fill your belly with awesome, tangy, fall-off-the-bone ribs. read more

Great food and conversation! I had the opportunity to sit with James who has owned the place for 15 years. He was extremely friendly and his food was awesome! read more

I can always eat ribs!! We stopped by around 7ishpm. If you expect your wait to be fast, this place isn't for you...(you can always call in your order and pick it up if you don't want to wait.) If you don't mind waiting a little while for food and chat with your companion go ahead and order!! Fresh, hot food is the best. The rib plate was DELICIOUS, and the potato salad is good, too!! They do stay busy, but that's okay. Service was on point for us friendly people. I'll be back to eat, more ribs, good Lord willing, and the creek don't rise! Oh, the bbq sace has a vinaigrette flavor, which I don't mind at all. Pretty cool vibe. The customers are mostly regulars and stay to them self and are friendly. Thank you very much! God bless.. read more

Excellent BBQ! It is like these folks were reading my mind! I had the pork plate with baked beans and potato salad. The pork was cooked to perfection and tasty, and slathered with a nice BBQ sauce that was a little sweet. This is my preferred style and it was delicious. The potato salad was my favorite "backyard style" with a little touch of sweet. It was excellent. And the baked beans were also great, also with a hint of sweet. The service was warm and friendly. There is no indoor dining here right now, but you can place your order inside (or over the phone) and they will bring it out to you. They have tables on the outdoor patio, so we opted for that, and one of the employees came out right away to open an umbrella for shade for us. The food was ready quickly, and everything was exactly as we ordered and very good. If you're not a sauce person, be sure to let them know. But this was excellent BBQ in my preferred style, so I ate way too much and was very happy! read more

Chatt Smoke House - Pork plate with beans and potato salad. - Barbeque Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

Food: Ribs have a good flavor tender order how you like wet or dry. Wet sauce is on the vinegar side. BBQ beans heated up pork and beans with a hint of BBQ sauce splashed at it. Potato salad mustard based had a good taste reminded me of Sunday church lunch. Smoked chicken breast was good but needed to be half the sauce for my taste but had a good taste and flavor. Fried are crinkled with seasoning good with some leftover sauce Sweet tea, canned drinks, and a few bottle options. Service: Fresh with a friendly attitude!! Ambiance: Very nice outside the seating area inside is pretty typical for the area. read more

This place is AMAZING! They have the best bbq in Chattanooga! The rack of ribs is a HUGE plate of ribs! The potatoe salad is out of this world and they have sweet tea so good it will make you slap your momma!!! Definitely recommend!! read more

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Great food. Good prices. Not much seating, lots of takeout business. But there are a few tables available for a few small groups.

I was passing through Chattanooga, and was trying to get someplace when I pulled over on ML King Blvd to check my directions. Had the windows of the car down because it was a beautiful evening, and got this whiff of an amazing smokehouse. I look up, and I see "Chatt Smokehouse". Now, I'm just passing through, never been in that part of 'Nooga before, but I'm feeling like Aladdin who just found a magic lamp. I figure I have to try it; I mean, the Almighty himself directed me to it! All I have to say is the - Best. Ribs. Ever. If you don't make it down there to get some of what James is cooking, you are SERIOUSLY missing out. Next time I'm in town, I guarantee I'll be back for a whole lot more! read more

Amazing local food downtown with very reasonable prices. We were surprised to find this gem in Chattanooga, late at night when many other places had stopped service by 8pm. The fried fish was excellent, piping hot baked Mac and cheese and old fashioned greens! This gem is a must to keep the family full and very affordable! read more

Good food at a good price. Friendly and accommodating staff. They keep it real simple, and it's real good!

The staff is very accommodating at Chatt Smoke House. It was 100 degrees outside, but it was pleasantly cool inside this restaurant. I ordered the pork rib plate with 2 sides and a BBQ hotdog. The food was served promptly, and EVERYTHING WAS DELICIOUS!!! The ribs were super tender and sauced perfectly. The mac & cheese was homemade, not the watery box mac & cheese you commonly find in most restaurants. The greens were also seasoned, just like at home. There were so many ribs underneath what you see in the picture. I couldn't finish my plate, and I took the hotdog home for later. If you want ribs and you're near downtown Chattanooga, don't hesitate to check out Chatt Smoke House. You won't be disappointed. Tell them Miami Dave sent you. read more

Service was great. Very friendly cashier. It's a small place, but it wasn't too busy and we had a seat inside. The outdoor seating looked really nice as well. The food was fantastic. I got spare ribs and they were perfect. I like the creamy coleslaw. We were able to park behind the building. It's a very quaint and enjoyable place. read more

Chatt Smoke House - Spare ribs, creamy coleslaw, baked beans. A bun was also included. - Barbeque Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

Helpful friendly staff and delicious Tennessee barbecue. Fully recommended. PARK OUT BACK, don't pay for street parking.

I try to keep an open mind about the restaurants I visit. I love visiting restaurants and want them to succeed. That being said, I have a problem with restaurants who don't try or care about their customers We searched online for a good barbecue place and saw Chatt Smoke House with decent reviews...which still baffles me. We walked 13 minutes from our hotel, to a shady area of town. Right away, we had bad vibes, as the restaurant was dirty on the outside with a handwritten note in the window. Inside was just as bad, with filthy floor, tables and chairs. The cashier was eating chips, put them away, and brushed off her hands before taking our order. My wife ordered the Barbecue Chopped Chicken Dinner with coleslaw and baked beans. I ordered the Barbecue Beef Dinner with fries and baked beans. We waited for about 25 minutes before our number was called. Unfortunately, when we got to our room and tried the food, it was absolutely DISGUSTING! My wife's chopped chicken was supposed to be barbecued, but was so undercooked, it crunched and had a sour taste. My Barbecued beef was literally Curly's or Lloyd's beef, just reheated. the sides were cold...even my fries were cold. A complete waste of $30.00 for terrible, undercooked, grocery store food you could make for $8 at home. Don't make the mistake we did. Save your money and patronize restaurants which care about the customers. No restaurant should take advantage of their customers by serving them bad/undercooked food, and then charging them. I wish I could understand the positive reviews for this place, but logically, I don't. read more

Chatt Smoke House - WORST MEALS EVER! Chopped chicken, not fried, but crunchy and undercooked. Pulled beef straight from Lloyd's (in the tub). - Barbeque Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

Overall disappointed. The reviews had my hopes up, but the actual barbecue was just not good. It tasted like it was leftover from last week. But the sides, like the okra and potato salad were great. The 2 stars however is mainly because of whoever answered the phone when I called in a takeout order. Whoever he was, he sounded like he hasn't dealt with a customer in years. He was rude, raised his voice, and hung up mid sentence. I wasn't sure how much my total was, when it would be ready, or if he took down my order correctly. I recommend trying one of the many other barbecue places in Chattanooga. read more

While the service could've been better the food was excellent. Some of the best bbq in all of Tennessee. But the man that answers and places the orders is just rude for no reason. They'd get more business if they had a friendly face upfront read more

It was the unexpected things that become the best experiences. This was the case of going to Chatt Smoke House. Could not have been the most nicest people at an establishment to the level of almost being at home or feeling like being at home. Accessible parking behind the building or even on the street the business like many others in the area have seen a reduction of patron due to the covid-19 pandemic. I get the feeling that this establishment went out of their way to make me feel good as a customer despite their own policy restrictions such as dining in that I cannot ignore that point in writing this review. I want to shout out to the Cook ..i believe his name was Marcus (if it isnt..i apologize) who did an excellent job of giving recommendations on what was good what was not good on the menu. He was a very peaceful and courteous brother on letting me know what was good on this menu he went out of his way to get me a plate that was heavily filled with portions (thank you very much) and attentive to detail for customer service as something I been striving from all Businesses in general. Couldn't have been better. I also want to shout out the owner James (see picture of us) who introduced himself to me. Couldn't had been a nicer gentleman!!!! I wish their business all the success and if anyone visiting or passing through the area should give them a try. I had the Beef with slaw & fried okra. It was enough for two meals. Tasty, flavorful and a dieters' nightmare . Salutes to Chatt Smoke House Grade: A+++ read more

Chatt Smoke House - Beef ,slaw, okra - Barbeque Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

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Located along MLK Bldv, parking is hit or miss, but that's nothing to do with the restaurant. We parked up the street a bit and walked about two blocks. As we got closer, the aroma pulled us in even faster. It smells amazing from the outside and even better inside. Walking in, you go to the rear to place your order. We talked to the hostess/ server for suggestions. I went with the beef plate because beans and potato salad are staples for any bbq place. My dining partner tried the chicken plate. We grabbed a table near the front windows and only had to wait maybe 10 minutes for our order to come out. The beef was as amazing as the aroma promised. Tender and moist, and there was a good portion size. The potato salad was fine and the beans were pretty good. My dining partner really enjoyed the chicken. It also was moist, and the smoke flavor was subdued. Her fries were prepared correctly. This place may not look all fancy from the outside, but you can tell the focus is on the food, where it should be. This is definitely worth a trip. read more

Stopped by for some BBQ after a day of climbing. I got the ribs plate with beans and potato salad to go. The food was good but not great: 1. ribs were too tough, seems like they were cooked too long and past the optimal point of juicy and tenderness 2. beans are way too sweet 3. potato salad was too watery Staff was very nice, but not really wearing masks (2 of the cashiers did not have masks covering their nose and / or mouth so the masks were there for symbolic purposes). read more

The food at Chatt Smoke House was delicious! The staff was friendly and very personal. I ordered the pork rib plate with mac&cheese and turnip greens. Everything was delicious. The food was hot and seasoned perfectly. Stop by here and I promise you won't be disappointed. read more

Chatt Smoke House - Barbeque Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

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This place never disappoints me... I had the smoked wiener plate and it was delicious. The first time I went there I had the beef plate which was really good. Their banana pudding oh my it was delicious. The portions are a good size. You'll have lunch for the next day! The potato salad is also delicious. You guys have to go try this place!!! Very nice staff. If I could give this place 10 stars I would! read more

Some of the best BBQ that I have had not only in Chattanooga or anywhere. Ordered 2 rib plates with my wife. Ribs had great smoky flavor, fall off the bone, moist and had plenty of their delicious BBQ on them. Coleslaw, Baked Beans and Potato Salad were all excellent. Great quality and great prices too. read more