I ordered the jerk chicken this came with 1 leg, cabbage, white rice, black eyed peas and carrots. It was ok the sauce was good. The chicken was juicy and had a lot of flavor and a smoke flavor that was really good. I also ordered the deconstructed strawberry short cake. It was delicious. My husband ordered the crispy oyster po boy. Came with smoked mushrooms, slaw , Mayo and a pickle and a side of fries. He said it was delicious. We will definitely try something different from the menu. read more

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I was traveling through many states and NC has to be the one with the nicest people. I came here and everyone was so welcoming, we had a puppy so we sat on the patio. They had a dog bowl to give us and all. We just went in for drinks and did a tequila flight. I learned that day I'm not a fan of all tequila. But the staff was way too nice and they were great. My servers name I believe was Malcolm read more

Was visiting chattanooga and came across the place with such and cool concept. When I saw African food on the menu, there was no question where I was headed. The West African Red Red ... babyyyyy so freaking good. I wanted to order one to go. And the vegan veggie platter... you guys... get there. I'm not a big meat eater so visiting the south is hard to find food other than salads but this was a hit. And love the black art on the walls. Definitely a gem!! read more

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I have been trying to broaden my kids palate instead of fast food. We also chose this place because of a fellow New Orleanian the Chef who happens to be a winner from Chopped. They have something for all dietary restrictions. Others had the hotsausage poboy, Nashville hot shrimp, and meatball Ramen. The drinks were cherry lemonade, juju, south central, and coke. read more

Proof Bar and Incubator - Garlic noodles wok South Central drink - Bars Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

CONCEPT: This is a place where different chefs come to test their new menu items! ENVIRONMENT: Great vibes! Definitely on the dimmer side in the evening so if you want bright and sunny vibes this may not be a place for you in the evening. SEATING: indoor and outdoor seating available SERVICE: Our server was under 21 so he was not as able to recommend/suggest cocktails as much as I would like. The kitchen was also was VERY busy and it took QUITE a while to get our food. Same can be said for our drinks! Our waiter told us there was some confusions and the bar was a bit overwhelmed which is why our drinks were coming out so late. FOOD: it was great to try different items from different kitchens but with our food and drinks taking so long to come out it came to a point where we just wanted to get our check and go! Love the concept though! read more

Proof Bar and Incubator - Bars Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

I had my amazing, tasty beverage while I waited on my food. I ordered the Oyster Mushroom Po-Boy and Gumbo Potato Salad made by Chef Kenyatta Ashford. I'll just say this. I wish I had order two of everything. One while I was there and another for later on. OMG, the Potato Salad was amazingly delicious, and the sandwich was better than the potato salad. I devoured 1/2 sandwich without thinking. I had to savor the next half. I'll more than likely be back tomorrow. For the exact same thing. My meal was and is vegetarian friendly. Compliments to the chef! read more

I really liked this place. Not sure about the previous negative review...just speaking from my personal experience. I ate there a couple of nights ago and loved it! They have patio seating only that is socially distanced for COVID. I felt very comfortable with the safety measures being taken when I ate there! The drink I had was delicious and the dish I had was a peanut garlic noodle dish recommended by my server. It was different than anything I had ever had before and was very tasty. I love the idea of this place - multiple restaurants under one roof - and would definitely eat here again. Also the patio is so beautiful. Perfect place for a date. Excellent ambiance. Loved it! I will say there are not a ton of food choices if you have a picky eater. So check out the menu before you go. read more

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This was a new restaurant to us. We made an excellent choice. Gracious host found us the perfect table. Live jazz. A new on-line ordering system that works well but staff was attentive and prompt. Both were perfect. The food was tasty. We had garlic noodles and west African beans and rice - great recommendation and great choice. I can't say enough about this outstanding restaurant/incubator for new restaurants. Did I say how good the bartenders were? DEFINITELY worth your time and money (cost is very reasonable). read more

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I came to Chattanooga for the first time last week from Atlanta, and I can say that this restuarant is by far one of the most interesting restaurants that I've ever been to. Currently, Proof's Bar and Incumbator consist of 3 different restarants: Neutral Ground (where we ate from), Lil Oso and Poppytons Patisserie. The restuarant has a resident program for chefs where they can practice their craft before opening their own restaurant. The vibe is upscale ecletic with comfortable contemporary modern seating and urban art. While there is no dress code, you should definitely dress for a nice dinner. I had the fried oysters and peanut lo mein. We had a flight of whiskey as well. Next time we are in Chattanooga, we will definetly come back and sit upstairs. For my full Chattanooga food tour review, follow @theboogiefoodie read more

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So glad I stopped by to have a couple of drinks! Service was amazing, the atmosphere is very chill and covid friendly. The bar has plexiglass for covid safety and all the servers were wearing masks. The drinks were amazing and if you're in the mood for sweets, definitely get the whiskey truffles. Highly recommend this place if you're in the downtown area! read more

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It's okay. I understand the concept, but I need to be blown away. The chicken sandwich that is had at Proof was okay at best. I think that that these chefs have to remember that the way that you get Pete to talk about your food is to create superb dishes. This one didn't meet that criteria. Heck, I have actually made a better sandwich at a lower cost at home. read more

Proof Bar and Incubator - My chicken sandwich. Not Proofs. - Bars Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

Really dig this place. I've been twice in the last week - great drinks with flavors and ingredients you won't see at just any bar. The menu may be confusing at first but the staff is great at explaining and recommending things. I have never had West African food, but I promise you that Red-Red made me tear up with how pleasing that dish was both to the eyes and to my stomach - perfect mix of savory from the peas, sweet from the plantain, creamy from the avocado, crispy from the rice and then the onion and a hint of citrus flavor to round it out perfectly. I honestly am not sure I have had a dish so wonderfully-balanced and I'm salivating right now thinking of having it again. For dessert, that Panna Cotta is phenomenal with the lemon cake a close second. I want to come again some time and try the zucchini cake because it sounds heavenly. I will be back soon with more friends to try out more from Neutral Ground and for a sweet bite to eat. For a nice touch, come on a Thursday when they have some nice jazz outside. Nothing beats some soothing live music and a sweet bite to eat on a patio with loved ones on a beautiful summer night. read more

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This is the go to spot!!! They provide such a great variety of drinks and food on the menu. The atmosphere is top notch and very covid friendly. The staff could not be more helpful and friendly. The pizza and fries are incredible! Will be back. read more

Great experience all around! There's something for everyone. Love the QR code ordering system, makes everything so easy and fast! The African food that was there when I visited was to die for! read more

Forget the Covid explanations, this place is excellent. For an incubating operation, those who can see past the nose on their face can tell this place is heading in the more than right direction and passed the norm already. Run, don't walk, to try this location out and check out this awesome operation. read more

Tasty experimental flavors that are a welcome break from the daily grind of deep fried, cheesy and creamy dishes of this region. The gulf shrimp salad reminded me of the Caribbean with its cilantro-plantain-prawn flavors. The red-red covered all the starch bases with black eye peas, rice and plantains. Mixed with avocado and fried egg, it was soulful, satisfying bowl. The cheesecake was sinfully rich with a hard chocolate coating on top. read more

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This was our second stop in Chattanooga and our waiter suggested the yakamein and it was amazing. The food was great and the staff was very pleasant. I would suggest it to other people to visit read more

Proof Bar and Incubator - Brisket Meatball Yakamein - Bars Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

Cocktails tasted great and were visually stunning. Top notch drinks. Consider The Beet, The Real Thing, and Subway to Oaxaca were three takes on standard cocktails that had unique and delicious twists. The presentation looked like something from a magazine photoshoot, or from an NYC cocktail bar charging double the price. I'm still thinking about the drink read more

Proof Bar and Incubator - (Clockwise from top left) The Real Thing, Consider The Beet, and Subway to Oaxaca - Bars Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

Update your hours!!! I even called and the recording says they're open until midnight. I've tried to go twice. The last time was a tonight, Saturday at 9:30, before Halloween. The doors were locked but people were still there. Maybe it's great???? Who knows. Dumb. Just dumb. read more

I've been to proof a few times now for an always pleasantly surprised by the menu and have only had good experiences with the serving staff. They now use a way or ordering and paying through a QR Code link. This is super convenient. I applaud their embracing this new technology. Bravo to the chef. The meals that I've had have always been delicious and the freshness of the ingredients is very evident. They have also had live music every time I've gone. A great support for the local music scene. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

I love everything about this place, from the concept to food! My vegetarian husband and meet eating friends all found food they found tasty. read more

Delicious food and bar with cool vibe. You choose from a menu of three mini-restaurants. The food was so flavorful and reasonably priced. We tried several dishes and weren't disappointed. Highly recommend. read more

I ordered the lamb gnocchi to go with banana pudding as a dessert. I thought the food was absolutely delicious! This was the first time I tried this place and I will definitely go back. read more

I have been to PROOF twice now and it is such a hidden gem!! A wonderful business model to help lift people up and elevate the restaurant industry. Both times I have had stellar service- very attentive yet not buzzing around you constantly. Such a treat to visit when I can. Wonderful attention to detail and so inventive. This is a MUST if you want a relaxing, yummy evening out. read more

Excited to try out Proof soon! (My roommate is jazzed about the vegan cheesecake and I'm excited about the dairy counterpart) This collaborative not only serves great food and drinks, but is community-minded. Its integrity in doing the right thing and speaking out for truth during this cultural moment we're living in speaks mountains. Kudos, and keep it up! read more

It is such a cool place for date night our waitres was so helpful since the menu is so eclectic. The food and drinks were amazing. Taking 2 stars of because there was a waitres that has her hair painted kind of blueish purple and she was so rude. The thing was that as I passed by the bar there were some lemons cut up and I asked her if I can have some for my water. She looked at me annoyed as I was asking for a free drink. She hesitated but then asked the bartender for a glass. She asked me if I wanted the lemon as a slice or a wheel as I was pointing out with my hand she scholded me like a 5 year old not to touch them and I am 53. I understand and appreciate the whole COVID-19 thing and I was wearing my mask and social distancing. What I truly do not appreciate is being scholded like a child. I would rather throw away let's say a $1 worth of lemons than being condecending to a client. Management heads up because this put a dent to what could have been rave reviews. read more

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In addition to really great food, the staff at Proof is setting a good example of how to help keep us all safe during this pandemic. Don't skip the drinks, the cocktails are killer. Our group appreciated all of the above. We will be back soon. read more

I am so disappointed! The service here was really terrible. The food was outstanding but the overall lack of service ruined our time. 15 min wait at the front to check in with the hostess. They ran out of glassware so our drinks were in plastic cups! No napkins. Our second round of drinks took 25 minutes to get to our table. What really set me over the edge and pushed me to write this review was the fact that I had to ask for a fork to eat dessert....our server came back and said she could not provide me with a fork because they ran out!!!!!!!!!! What restaurant doesn't have forks available?!!!! Not once did a manager come over to talk to us or apologize. The lack of communication, service and utensils was just unacceptable. So sad, we wanted to love this place!!! read more

Functioning under the hands of some of the best service industry people in our town. I support and encourage this space and excited to see what they bring to the table in the coming years! read more

We've order take away three times now and really enjoyed the food that came from all three kitchens. Really looking forward to coming out and actually eating in the space once a covid vaccine is available. Till then we'll just keep on ordering to-go dinners. read more

This is such a unique place with a great vibe! The menu is always changing. The dishes are creative and delicious. Highly recommend!

Ate all the things. Literally tried almost everything on the menu and couldn't have been more pleased - I would eat the crab noodles, pop tarts and yakamein every day. Staff was super courteous about the Covid precautions and we watched them thoroughly clean up after other guests left. We will back to the patio again soon! read more

Proof Bar and Incubator - Bars Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

Proof is my absolute favorite bar in Chattanooga. All their drinks are unique and perfectly balanced, and you can really taste the quality. If you go, get the Floating Fire or the Garden District and you won't be disappointed!!! read more

Best food and cocktails in Chattanooga hands down. I come here at least once a week and have never been disappointed. Neutral Ground is my favorite but we also absolutely love the Ukko pizzas. read more

Such a wonderful, welcoming establishment. Even though they got a little set back with the pandemic, they supported their community regardless and are coming back even stronger. Love the food, the drinks, and especially the people! Make sure you give them a visit! read more

This is the VIBE. Sunday Brunch, jazz music, excellent service! This place has it all. Stacey H did an excellent job taking care of our needs and was extremely attentive and helpful. The food was magnificent; especially the "Hot" Shrimp Po Boy. It definitely doesn't need quotations as it's ¡muy caliente! I highly recommend for spicing up your day. Turning brunch all the way up to 11. read more

Loved our visit to Proof. Sat outside, had a fantastic cocktail and ordered both the Yakamein dishes, both were amazing. Service was friendly, fast and safe. Chef stopped by to chat, he really pays attention to the detail of his dishes and ingredients. Go support this small business and enjoy a fantastic meal - also take out. read more

We had an incredibly positive experience at Proof recently and highly recommend others take advantage of the great food, cocktails, environment and very friendly and helpful staff (including the chef.) This is definitely a must-visit restaurant on the surprisingly high-quality food scene in Chattanooga. I look forward to a return visit the next time we are in town. read more