As someone who loves trying local restaurants when I travel, Old Gilman Grill was one of my favorite 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 read more

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*4.5 stars* This place 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. read more

Always a great experience and service! The food is excellent and it's an upscale dining experience that has never left me feeling disappointed in the last 8 years. Steve read more

Love the food here, always fresh and creative! In a great location to walk around downtown. Staff here is fantastic, especially the bartender, Carrie. She is very knowledgeable and goes above and beyond to make your experience perfect. Check out Gilman, get the fried green tomatoes, and enjoy the patio. Be sure to sit in Carrie's section, she's amazing! read more

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If you're judging Gilman only by the menu... you're already losing. Yes, the menu is solid--but if you know, you know about the secret smash burger. Crispy edges, juicy center, add bacon (non-negotiable), and suddenly you're dealing with one of the best low-key burgers in town. Smoky, savory, and absolutely worth knowing the password. The fries? Cooked to order, golden, and crispy the way fries should be--no soggy imposters here. The cheddar bacon potato soup was rich, comforting, and basically a warm hug in a bowl. And the Fig Apple cocktail? Smooth, seasonal, and dangerously easy to sip--blink twice and it's gone. Vibe is polished but relaxed, food is thoughtful without trying too hard, and everything hits exactly where it should. Gilman keeps it classy... with just enough insider secrets to make you feel cool for being there. read more

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Cannot think of anything I disliked about this visit. Friday lunch with sis-in-law around noon. Looking for a place to eat on the road trip back to Alabama. Decided on this thanks to Yelp reviews. Easy, inexpensive parking just down from restaurant. Seated promptly. Not crowded, plenty of lighting; seated in a spacious booth. Server brought drink orders quickly, and they never went dry. (Pet peeve) Started with the infamous bacon wrapped dates, burnt Brussel sprouts and fried calamari - complete with pieces of fried okra and jalapeno. We could have/should have stopped here. OMG! Huge portions and delightful taste! Ask for the garlic aioli. Our server remembered it when we were almost finished, and it would have been divine with the Brussel sprouts. Finished off with the French dip, which again, was large enough for 2. Made sure to add the mushrooms and onions. Loved the thin French fries, which I haven't had in years. Great service, great food - would totally return. read more

Old Gilman Grill - 1/2 French Dip - sharing the love! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

It was suggested to go here for brunch and so glad we did!! We only had to wait around 10 minutes for a table outside on the cute patio. The menu had a large offering of breakfast, lunch, and brunch foods. It has a nice garage door open with a bar right there. Onto the food - first of all, $20 mimosa for the table yes please! We had to get the Brussels sprouts and yes - so glad we did. Also got the steak and eggs with scrambled and avocado toast with sunny side up egg on the side - every bite was perfect. If you're looking for a spot for breakfast lunch or brunch, this is a the SPOT. read more

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Outstanding food, cooked perfectly. We had bone in pork chop and the salmon, and both were done appropriately, tasty, tender. Waitstaff were attentive without being intrusive. In an elegant, quiet setting. read more

4 Stars but with some reservations. The decor was upscale and modern but the hard surfaces made for a noisy dining experience. Our meals were fine but prices are on the high side as is the noise level. We had the evening special - black cod done in a quasi oriental presentation. Very original but @ $42 not a bargain for a fish filet on a bed of rice. We also had one of their standards: the Trout Almondine @$30. Good but run of the mill and pretty bland. Wine is typically $12 a glass for a 6 oz pour. The bread pudding dessert ($10) was very good. Our bill was $122 without tax and tip. The noise level was consistently at 70 decibels which was loud enough to make quiet conversation difficult. Service was prompt and efficient. I gave them 4 stars but 3-1/2 would be closer to the mark IMO. I'd go back there but I don't see this place becoming one of my favorites. read more

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A favorite whenever I visit Chattanooga. The espresso martini is perfect, and they have a great wine selection. I love the scallops, but I believe everything on the menu would be delicious. Especially great if you can get a spot outdoors. read more

Old Gilman Grill - Espresso martini - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

The service from Connor was exceptional. The ambiance sitting outside was beautiful. And the food didn't disappoint. I had blackened mahi and my friend had the veggie omelet. I highly recommend this restaurant and if you're lucky Connor will serve you. read more

Tha food was amazing and service was excellent. Connor was a fantastic server and made very thoughtful suggestions. We enjoyed the Chili Shrimp and the Pork Belly appetizers and we both enjoyed the salmon entrees. For dessert, we split a Crème Brulee and it was a perfect ending. Highly recommend! read more

Service was awesome and Food was next level as always ;wonderful place!!!! Outside patio experience was excellent.

Connor gave great service! We will be back! The food was wonderful. The macro bowl, pork chop, empanadas and linguine were all excellent. But the best part was fabulous service! read more

The restaurant was decorated very nicely with hanging plants everywhere. The servers were friendly and attentive. I ordered the chicken milanese and it did not disappoint! Absolute perfection. Chicken was moist and cut tenderly, breadcrumbs were crisp and not overcooked. And the lemon sauce with the capers was to die for. I had to order a chocolate mouse cake as well because I was so impressed with the flavor profile- also did not disappoint with the pairing of raspberry syrup and raspberry syrup. I would definitely come here again. read more

Food was good! But even in our attempts to be seated we were so confused because it seemed like staff was ignoring us almost. We had a reservation, came in and told them we were here, and waited 20 minutes for them to show us to our table. From where we were standing, we saw them put six chairs at a table (our reservation number) but not clean it off or come get us at all. We continued to wait, other people came in and got seated while we waited, and eventually we just asked if that was our table and if we could sit down please. My SIL is pregnant and even I was getting tired of standing. We sat for another 15 minutes or so, and no one stopped by our table, so I asked the hostess if I could please have some menus for my family. She somewhat callously asked me who we were and if we seated ourselves-- and tbh if I wasn't already upset, I was after interacting with her. We finally got water and our waiter was great. Food made me feel less pissed. But what a waste of time being ignored at a dirty table, and being made to feel dumb when asking for help. read more

Went for Valentine Dinner and the ambience was great. Our waiter ( who they call Yo) gave great customer service and the food was amazing. We will come back again most definitely read more

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Our Goodbye dinner was perfect... We had a perfect table by the window with a view of West End Chattanooga... very nice. They politely accommodated our wheelchair and our 8yo guest. We started with the Bacon Wrapped Dates... omigosh pure indulgence... so so good! I had the blackened Mahi with rice and mango salsa... delicious! Hubby had the special, a Cajun pasta that was terrific. We had a table of 7 and all had wine and cocktails for a few hours. The server was SPOT ON... always there for drink refills and checking on our meals. No photos of meals unfortunately. **** Headed next door to NIGHTCAP!! WOW I LOVED this extension of Gilman! With jazzy music and the perfect singer who sang Happy Birthday to our friend. The wine and martinis were great... but the desserts!!! The Tiramisu is scrumptious! The Madelines were good too. Will definitely be going back... telling my friends about it. Great job Gilman owners... this is an awesome little place with loads of ambiance, plenty of seating, inside and out, a very classy looking bar and conscientious servers. A++++ read more

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Only great things to say about Old Gilmans Grill! Food, service, etc all superb. Mother's Day brunch was a special event made more special by this restaurant!!! read more

They are such a steadfast for me. I came in for brunch and got the avocado toast. Perfectly done! I am always impressed. The tomatoes...fresh,,, pickled onions...yum. Balsamic drizzle and sourdough amazing. read more

Old Gilman Grill - Avocado toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

Connor was our server and super nice! We were visiting from out of state for a wedding and had a great meal. Loved our brunch!

Visiting from SoCal. I ordered the shrimp and grits. It was very good. Service and the establishment was great. Anyone visiting downtown Chattanooga I will recommend this place read more

Old Gilman Grill - Shrimp and grits - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

Cool brunch spot. Very chill. Loved that the bar had the doors open so it was somewhat outside. Service was a little slow but he was friendly I wish my cheese grits had the cheese incorporated into it rather than having a cheese slice slapped on top of the grits. The Peet's coffee was amazing. And the Benedict was very yummy! read more

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We love it here. We come almost every Sunday for brunch. We always sit at the bar and love the bartenders and servers. Everyone is super friendly and the food is to die for! It has a cool vibe here. Totally recommend. (But maybe don't sit at the bar on Sundays, we want to make sure there's still a place for us. ) read more

Old Gilman Grill - $12 mimosa bottle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

The food was delicious, my cocktail was perfect and the ambience was amazing. Highly recommend.

This review is actually for their next door bar, Nightcap. I went two nights in a row during my trip to Chattanooga; the first night I got the Key Lime Mojito and the truffle fries; the truffle fries order is enough for 3-4 people easily!! I couldn't finish them. The mojito was delicious and Claudia was great, very attentive and helpful with my menu questions with the cocktails. Night two I went on my birthday and got a birthday creme brûlée with, I believe it was called, Dark Knight. Once again, Claudia was great and Allie was too! Definitely recommend hitting this place for some good cocktails or desserts in the evening. read more

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I ate at Old Gilman Grill 3 times in 1 month while on my work trips. Each time I ordered a glass of pinot grigio and a steak macro bowl with extra red onions. The service was always delightful and the staff are happy to make recommendations. However, when you're a creature of habit, it's hard to change! My meal was always delicious and flavorful. One time my steak was cooked too under and I sent it back to be cooked more, it returned without the egg which I had to ask for. A very minor inconvenience and nothing to turn your nose up at. Overall, I was happy to have my oasis after a long work day! read more

Old Gilman Grill - Pinot Grigio at the bar - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

Old Gilman Grill always has fantastic service. The drinks are perfect and the service is always on point. I love the classy style of Old Gilman Grill. I decided to make the night special by attending Old Gilman Grill. The food is always great. Shortly after arriving I let the hostess know that I intended to propose. She made sure to inform my waiter and the rest of the staff. Everything went well as always. My girlfriend definitely noticed that we were getting more attention than normal and couldn't figure out why so many people were attentive to our table through the night. Towards the end of dinner I finally decided to bring out the ring that I got from Exclusively Brilliant and ask her to be my wife. She was shocked and the staff immediately congratulated us. read more

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Food was incredible! Large portions! Well -prepared! Outside dining is superb! Wait staff is excellent! Ambiance was on point! Prices very fair! Can't wait to go back! Get the wedge salad! Also bacon-wrapped dates are a home run! read more

As part of the Chatt Taste walking food tour, our large group started our meal at Old Gilman Grill. First, the restaurant has an inviting and open layout as the outer walls were rolled up to open the restaurant to the outside. Plus a glasses in kitchen to enjoy the chefs at work. We were served a special tasting menu of the Crispy Brussel Spouts, a vegetarian bowl of white rice, grilled veggies, mushrooms, pickled onions with an whole egg and sauce similar to yum yum sauce on top; a delicious pasta in a creamy red- like sauce with sausage; and a chicken rolled dish with asparagus, mushrooms, and a delicious sauce. Everything was amazingly delicious! Although I couldn't find our sampling menu on the regular menu, I would love to return to try out items on the regular menu too. read more

I was able to get a table right away which was nice. It was kinda warm inside and I think because it's open to the outside and all the plants, there was quite a few gnats flying around my food. I ordered iced tea, prime rib, grilled asparagus and Brussels. My iced tea was in a small glass and it was hard to get a refill. Brussel sprouts had a good flavor but need a little more cook and balsamic. My grilled asparagus was literally just that. No seasoning no lemon just crunchy asparagus. Prime rib. Wasn't the best wasn't the worst. Had better and cheaper at Texas Roadhouse. This was quite tough. Ordered med rare. Needed salt. But no salt or pepper at the table. read more

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This place was amazing! Food, atmosphere and service. Will go back. Steaks were flavorful and sides great.

We recently had dinner here, as our last stop on a week long roadtrip. Everything was amazing! Hunter was a wonderful server. He had friendly conversation, explained the menu, and helped us find a good option for our youngest child. He kept our drinks full and our food timed really well. We had the calamari (highly recommend!), wedge salad, steak and frites, macro bowl and kids burger. We finished with the chocolate torte. Everything was delicious; we cleaned every plate. If you're in the mood for a cocktail, the smoked old fashioned is a nice touch! We loved the comfortable seating, the window looking into the kitchen, and the open patio area. If we ever return to Chattanooga, we will absolutely come back! read more

Good food but not a ton for kids dress well a fairly nice restaurant the server was caring and kind good and clean floors bathroom was top notch read more

My husband and I had a fabulous time at Old Gilman Grill! It was our first date night out since having our baby so we wanted something upscale and special. This place delivered! It was so classy and stylish inside but not stuffy. We loved peeking in the open kitchen and seeing the chefs at work. We got a little table in a back corner so we could take in the whole restaurant, which was lovely. Our server (McKenzie I think) was so kind, helpful, and attentive. The food and drinks came out lightning fast for a Saturday night. I ordered the dark horse cocktail which was delicious. It was incredibly balanced and not too sweet with a hint of spice. It was also pretty in pink with a little crimped orange peel ribbon. We couldn't resist the calamari or the bacon wrapped dates to start. You can tell this place uses quality ingredients because the dates were real plump medjool dates. So good! Especially stuffed with that amazing gruyere cheese. The calamari was crispy and fresh. I could write a whole book on my entree, the gnocchi... WOW! This is the softest, lightest gnocchi I have ever had. I was blown away! It was clearly handmade with a perfect crisp on the outside. The creamy rich mornay sauce complimented it perfectly. All in all, everything was phenomenal. You can tell the chefs and bartenders take their craft seriously. A true culinary experience. I hope to come back soon! read more

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For drinks... This was a good move. I think that the old-fashioned that I had was good, but I think that the reason that it was so good was because all the bartenders there took care of us and they had a lot of good conversation and interacted with us a lot. True enough we were the only people with the bar so they had time for that, but between cutting up and making fresh ingredients for their cocktails, they still came to have some conversation with us. That really made me appreciate the customer service. This spot was right across from my hotel so I wish I'd gone for food but the only thing I have to go off on is the drinks and a customer service but that was enough to get me back in next time I come back. read more

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Always a pleasure to visit and dine at the Old Gilman Grill! The location is nice. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming. The food is always delightfully delicious. The people are pleasant and complete the experience. This time I went for lunch and the gentleman attending the bar area assisted me with placing the perfect order. He mentioned that I could get a smaller salad portion that would go nicely with the mussels I'd also been eyeing. This wound up being perfect and exactly what I needed. The mussels were very good and they modified them for me by omitting the red bell pepper. Really enjoyed my lunch with the lovely people of the Old Gilman Grill. Items ordered: * Wedge Salad * Mussels read more

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We really enjoyed our dinner the Homemade rolls with sorghum butter were amazing and the Mahi was cooked to perfection

Great food and staff. Ava and Josh thanks for all the local advice and superb customer service!

Had brunch. Great service love the atmosphere. All of the food was good but lacked seasoning.