Atmosphere - located next to the Aquarium, the restaurant has a comfortable, country feel. The place is pretty small (15 or so four tops), so an early arrival time would be best. Service - our server was very pleasant and attentive. Food - I had the Nashville Cheesesteak (brisket and grilled chicken on a hoagie roll). It was excellent. The bread fresh, the meat tender and the peppers and onions fresh). It is a big roll and they don't skip on the meat. Overall - If you like BBQ, this is a very good restaurant read more

Puckett's Restaurant - Southern Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

Who doesn't love a good BBQ? Puckett's is right next to the Aquarium so it was perfect for us. We arrived at noon and people were seated but there were plenty of empty tables, but they told us we would have to wait for 10 minutes. Not sure what that was all about, but we did. Server quickly took our drink order while we looked at the menu. There were numerous items I would have eaten but I am a lover of pulled pork so that's what I did. I wanted to order the cheesesteak but thought it would be too big so my husband ordered it. Food arrived super quick and it was hot. There were several different sauces on the table so I mixed sweet and spicy and it was good. The bun was fresh and the pork was super tender so I enjoyed it. Do I think there should have been more pork on the sandwich? Absolutely! My husband's cheesesteak was enormous and filled with meat. That was definitely the star of our table with the peppers, onions and cheese.....so good. The fries were pretty bland, so nothing special. Service was great the entire time. read more

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Everyone in our party enjoyed very different dishes including MOJO Mac&Cheese, smoked meat loaf, ribs, and Nachos. Everyone throughly enjoyed their meal. They were also very accommodating to our 5 year old grandson. We were very pleased with our server, price paid, and overall appearance and cleanliness of the restaurant. Look forward to our next trip to Chattanooga! read more

Definitely not impressed by the venue or the food. It's right near several tourist locations so it seems they count on volume rather than quality. We will not return. read more

Had a great breakfast here!! We have visited the one in Nashville and this did not disappoint. They seemed to be very very light on staff when we arrived as most of the staff arrived at 11. This resulted in a much slower breakfast than expected. Food was excellent and waiter did the best he could given the light staff. I had egg white omelet, grit (so good) and home fries. All was delicious. read more

Decided on Pucketts for dinner on our last night in Chattanooga. We ordered a chicken salad sandwich with sweet tater fries, a fried baloney sandwich and fries, and our friends split a pork nacho plate. Two mixed drinks, water, and a coffee rounded the beverages. We didn't wait very long, and our waitress was friendly and attentive. We listened to a good guitar trio (Josh Driver Trio) while we dined too. I believe we're adding Puckett's to our Chattanooga dining stops! The prices aren't too bad either though the mixed drinks aren't cheap. Oh yeah, we split a chocolate cobbler and ice cream for dessert, while our friends split a fried brownie with candied bacon, ice cream and chocolate sauce. Yeah, they were as good as you are thinking. read more

Puckett's Restaurant - Part of the dining area. - Southern Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

My family and I eat at this restaurant every time we go to Chattanooga. You can't beat the food and the location is amazing. It's right in the center of everything and the menu has something for everyone. I love the country feel of the space. Our servers have always been lovely. Last time we went, it was about 10:50 and it wasn't quite time to order lunch but my little one wanted a plain cheeseburger. The precious server made it happen for him. The breakfast portions are huge and so very tasty! Coffee is always perfect. I'm hoping one day do dinner there because I am sure they have music at night since there is a stage. The restaurant is pretty large so I've never had to wait on a table, which is nice! read more

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Great service from Kamron and a good dinner! The chicken fried chicken and pulled pork were really tasty but the sides didn't blow us away. We had mac and cheese, mashed potatoes, okra, and sweet potato fries. It's a neat, cozy little place and the breakfast menu looked like it had some unique dishes worth checking out! read more

Puckett's Restaurant - Chicken fried chicken with mashed potatoes and mac and cheese - Southern Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

I love Pucketts but this location flat out stinks. I've been twice to the chatt location, and a few times to Nashville, Franklin, and Murfreesboro. Both are superior. Chatt, the staff is just so bothered if you ask for anything. They brought out burnt green bean fries. The breading around them were at the bottom of the bowl leaving a black green bean exposed... we also got the platter and some fries and everything was cold. Our server wasn't friendly, and when we couldn't find her for a substantial amount of time we asked the other male server to grab her so we don't inconvenience him but he was so rude when we asked for her he just said "what don't want" okay I'm done being a Karen but just letting others know that the other locations are much much better. read more

Came here to have lunch with my siblings and all of our kids and it was delicious. I mixed up how many people were coming and the guy at the front was really flexible where he got a table for us and was willing to pivot when I realized it would be too small. The shrimp and grits was amazing. Our first server seemed a bit overwhelmed with our table and so they gave us a different server who was awesome. He fixed anything that had been messed up (sprite having water poured into it during refills) and was fun to talk to. It has a very cute homey feel inside and the food was great. read more

Puckett's Restaurant - Shrimp and grits - Southern Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

This is primarily a tourist trap. The food is "mid" at best. We had some fried green tomatoes that were ok. The fried pickles were ok. Pulled pork had ABSOLUTELY no seasoning. Burger was dry and the chicken fried chicken didn't have seasoning. It's a small restaurant located next to the aquarium. It has a large sign to pull people in. The prices are pretty much the same all around but, we had to pay almost $20 just to park. Like I said, it's primarily a tourist trap. We more than likely wouldn't go back. read more

The food was just ok, looking at yelp I wanted to try the ribs but they are only served on Saturday only. The service was great and the live band was good also. read more

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Not impressed. Won't be back. The food is average at best. Pucketts in Nashville is very good but NOT Chattanooga's. Our waitress had a sling on one arm and was doing her best. The host didn't get us a high chair. Did that myself. The place just felt dirty. read more

Amazing atmosphere, services and more importantly delicious food. Highly recommend the nacho brisket. A surcharge for the brisket versus the pull pork but it's worth it. I wasn't a fan of the side salsa but it didn't take away from the appetizer as it was on the side. Had the Nashville Cheesesteak but brisket and it did not disappoint. Next time will have to try the hot one but that means another trip The kids had the Southern Fried Chicken and Piggy Mac and they loved it. The Southern Fried Chicken was a big platter, so be ready to eat The place has a great family environment and the entertainment was setting up as we were eating so those left behind likely to have more fun. Can't wait for the next visit. read more

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Everything was great, I was a little skeptical at first but really enjoyed my birthday 11/4/2025. Service good and very helpful. Collards were a little salty for us along with Mac & cheese kinda runny but other than that it was delicious. read more

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I was in town for a funeral. Decided to find a restaurant that offered live music and good food. Did a google search and this was 1 of 3 places that popped up. This place was really good. The food was excellent, the entertainment was fabulous and the dessert was really good as well. The customer service was top notch. Thanks so much for helping me to relax after a rough day. read more

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Great breakfast spot. We stopped by on our way to a day visit to Chattanooga and found this place. There is a parking lot beside the building, but you have to pay. We didn't know check for free parking. It wasn't crowded when we arrived. Service was done with a smile! Biscuits were light and fluffy. Bacon was cooked crispy. Coffee was good. French toast with peanut butter cream cheese, bananas, and whipped cream was delicious- well balanced. Individually, the peanut butter could easily have been overwhelming, but with the whipped cream, bananas, and French toast... it was the perfect play on a breakfast pb and banana sandwich! read more

Puckett's Restaurant - Southern Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

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We went on a Tuesday afternoon in the summer. It was busy but peaceful, we were sat almost immediately and met with a very kind waitress who could answer our questions. I had the piggy Mac with a side of green beans and it was delicious. My mother had the pulled pork with a side of baked beans. The pork was juicy and had a great flavor. Although we usually prefer a mustard based sauce, the two sauces that they had available at the table were delicious. The music wasn't too loud and the decor is very cute. A nice vibe all around. read more

Dined here on a Friday around 3pm and had about a 15 minute wait. Server was attentive and knowledgeable. I got the hot chicken sandwich and wish their menu specified that it was tossed in a spicy bbq sauce, not just a spicy patty. I should have asked, but I was not pleased with my meal and thought it being on rock hard Texas Toast did not make it anymore enjoyable. Fries were nothing special and cold when they came out. If I were to return, I would definitely order something else. read more

Puckett's Restaurant - Chicken Sandwich - Southern Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

We LOVE breakfast at Puckett's! We are from out of town and love coming to breakfast with our toddler before doing the aquarium any time we are in town. It's right next door, they get us in and out quickly, and the breakfast is fantastic. Hope to eventually visit for lunch or dinner. read more

I came in on a quiet Saturday morning and was greeted with warm smiles and a clean restaurant. I was seated immediately and the server was like a tornado handling the patrons with quickness and care. I had my best breakfast I've ever had here. #1. No question. Who knew smoked brisket was excellent for breakfast? Puckett's does. The smoked brisket hash was perfect. This is a must have when you're in Chattanooga. Come here now! read more

Puckett's Restaurant - Smoked Brisket Hash with scrambled eggs - Southern Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

This was our fourth visit to Puckett's and all of our previous visits were great. This visit, however, was bad. We ordered the "whole farm" to split amongst me and two kids. The sausage and BBQ pork were great, the brisket was a mix of lukewarm juicy pieces and tough (for brisket) chunks, the turkey was so dry and over cooked that you couldn't cut it with a knife, and the half chicken was so dry that I had to chug water to get it down. I asked for more turkey (my son and I's favorite) and after 20+ minutes they brought out a piece that was even more over cooked. The waitress didn't seem to notice the issue and we never saw a manager until we got the check and asked to speak to him. He heard how our experience was, saw all the food left on the table, and did absolutely nothing about it. I don't know if it was the time of day (we got there at 7:45) or what, but this experience was DEFINITELY not worth the $50+ for one adult and two kids. read more

Puckett's Restaurant - Burnt smoked turkey - Southern Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

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Malia was a super waitress! The food was delicious. Prices are pretty good for being in a downtown area outside the aquarium. Got us in quickly. I would recommend. read more

Puckett's Restaurant - Appetizer pulled pork nachos. Corsair mule. Pickled onions on the side. - Southern Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

I've never been to a Puckett's Restaurant, so I thought I'd give it a try. I was surprised that it was similar to another home style type restaurant, but this seemed better. It was cozy, the service was good and the bologna sandwich was amazing. What I didn't like was having to fight with the mayo packet. The sweet server noticed my struggle and brought a ramekin without asking :) That's what made her so good at her job. This was a nice experience and I'm glad to have tried it here. read more

Puckett's Restaurant - Fried Bologna Sandwich - Southern Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

Had a wonderful breakfast here. Got the egg white omelette which was excellent with Sautéed mushrooms and spinach and loved the accompanying biscuit. The smoked brisket hash was also delicious, not fatty and with a lovely smokiness. Would highly recommend! read more

Best part is the banana pudding. Service is great and so is the ambiance. Great restaurant!

The food came out very quick and hot. We tried the fried pickles and really liked them. They had a different type of batter on them then the usual fried pickles you find. Everyone at the table really enjoyed them. We got a cob salad which was big and fresh, a Nashville Philly with the brisket and it did not disappoint one bit. I never had a Philly made this way but will do it again for sure. Pulled pork with fries and broccoli was another order and it was enjoyed. The pork was very good and had great flavor. Another had the Macaroni and cheese with pulled pork and it was really good. We also had a 2 year old and got him the macaroni and cheese. My only complaint was the fries could have been hotter. Our waitress was Rachel and she was great, we never had to ask for anything and she checked on us quite a bit even with it being busy. The place is a nice set up and a big place with good decor. As I said we will come back next time we are in the area. The prices are reasonable for where it is located also. read more

So I have lived in Chattanooga area for about a year and half. I live more toward the country. I've been looking around for meatloaf and you'd think meatloaf would be easy to find in a state where 90% of the restaurants are American. Well it's not. This place had it so I tried it with a friend. For started the the price for a single medium sized slab of meatloaf was 22 bucks. Came with a half of ice cream scoop of mashed potatoes and a very small bowl of green beans -- frankly I thought it was a joke. The meat itself seemed like it was reheated 50 times or under heat lamp. Honestly terrible, the onions inside were all crunchy too which I hate. A friend had some sort of brisket plate and it looked good until I tasted it. Again it was dry as leather and it seemed like it was warmed up 50 times and left under a heat lamp for 30 years. Total price for 2 people was 70 bucks. This place thinks it's some sort of an upscale Cracker Barrel but it's a much more downscale Cracker Barrel with crap food. I am sure no one local eats here. It's a total rip off and the food is terrible. You'd be better off at McDonalds read more

Possible the best meal I've had in many months. Steal, shrimp and crabcakes topped off with two chocolate martinis amazing meal. read more

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Service was awful. We were seated immediately (they were half empty) but it took forever for someone to even greet us and take our drink order. Once we actually got waitress she was fine but the food took forever to come out which was surprising given how dead they were. Fried green tomatoes- 10/10. Crispy, thick, hot and perfect with the sauce and pickled red onion. Piggy Mac - 7/10. Served in a skillet. Was tasty but wouldn't order again. Corn cake - like a pancake made of cornmeal. Order these! Sweet and spicy. So good. read more

Puckett's Restaurant - Fried Green Tomatoes - Southern Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

Puckett's has amazing food! The atmosphere is fun and relaxed. Plus, they make an epic Bloody Mary!!!! We will be back in October and will def be eating here again! read more

Great atmosphere wonderful food right downtown Chattanooga. Great area to walk around afterwards. read more

Puckett's Restaurant - Southern Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

The food was amazing and Ashley our server was amazing! I highly recommend coming here.

the attendant at the door was very nice as were the wait staff. I was disappointed with my food. I got the Mac and cheese with pulled pork. can't remember the name of the dish. I know people are going to say, there is no way that could not be greasy. I know but the skillet was swimming in grease. the Mac and cheese was okay nothing to write home about. read more

Had the smoked bloody Mary and it came with brisket smoked chicken and bacon. Amazing here's the after.

Always love Puckett's. I had the fried green tomato blt with Mac n cheese. Delicious as always. This location is very nice, clean and situated right in front of the Tennessee Aquarium. read more

After reviewing Yelp for places that had some southern comfort foods, we decided on Puckett's Restaurant. Having been to downtown Chattanooga several times, I find the having to park and pay everywhere a negative experience (not exclusive to Puckett's, but for us it's always a turn off to frequent a business). We've never been downtown when it was full or busy and why is the city trying to keep people away?! Puckett's was not busy the Sunday afternoon we came by, maybe 15 customers. The staff obviously was bored and hanging out talking. Took a few minutes before we were seating by a pole by the kitchen, we asked to move to a window table as it wasn't busy and we enjoy people watching. This request was met with, "well if you must pick something you like better!," now if you know me I don't do well with sarcasm, lazy, or rude. I come from Germany, my family owns and runs a Guesthouse/Restaurant and we'd serve 200 people during lunch happily with 3 kitchen staff, 4 family members helping wherever, and 2-3 waitresses/waiters. Everyone left well fed, with good service or my Opa would let us hear about it and the customer became his friend making sure he was happy! So back to the waitress, yes she was not up to par. Being there for the first time, we were not familiar with the menu and instead of recommending some items (a good waitress would), she left. We waited, and waited a good 15 minutes before being asked what we'd like to drink. At this point I was searching other restaurants nearby, but my friend has more grace and patience so we stayed. We ordered our meals after I ordered the iced tea special, Puckett's Signature Fruit Tea Blackberry-citrus Southern sweet iced tea. I thought it was very good and recommend it. I finished my first Mason Jar in a few minutes, being parched from hiking around my favorite Rock City Garden and some of the trails nearby (if you haven't been...go, it's Devine). Unfortunately, I didn't see a second refill for 20 minutes when our food arrived-Piggy Mac: Cherry wood-smoked pulled pork in an iron skillet, topped with white cheddar mac n' cheese and biscuit crumbs 15.99. It looked good, but both our meals were cold and neither of us mess with cold pork, I really don't like any hot food that is cold. There's a reason it's supposed to be hot food. We tried for another 10 minutes to get a waitress attention without having to yell or cause a scene, waitress busy at the bar and kitchen talking. Finally, we caught another waitress attention when she came to check on the table next to us. I don't like to eat food that has to be returned, people do crazy things out of unprofessional behavior. My friend tasted hers after it was returned (after 10 minutes) and it was still barely warm! Mine was lukewarm. What happened in the kitchen? . Were they to busy chatting, throwing a fit because they served cold food? We had someone come to the table, didn't identify themselves and told us the food was reheated. Normally, a manager would ask, "is it to your liking, is it warm enough?" Nope. I couldn't eat my food because it was not a warm delicious comfort food, but a lukewarm premade mess. The serving was small, and my friend who ate hers lukewarm ate another meal with me at a much better restaurant (now I must also state, she's skinny, tiny and doesn't eat a lot of food at a sitting, for her to leave hungry says a lot). The restaurant was clean, our silverware (we had to ask for mine), my fork was dirty. Happens with commercial dishwashers and staff not checking or caring. I must say the southern hospitality and comfort food experience was lacking today. Perhaps it was too slow and staff decided wasn't worth any effort on tourists, but I tip generous for service when I am treated like a customer. Not getting refills, cold food, no service follow through and sarcasm as I'm interrupting your day gives you zero tip and advice to get out of the service industry. As for the restaurant, you need to do better if you want to keep open, eventually tourists stop coming. Might give this place a second chance as it had good reviews and maybe the Sunday we went was an off day, I sure hope so. read more

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The service was awesome, especially for it being so packed with the Head of the Hooch Regatta happening when we ate here. The ambience was cool, great rustic decor and awesome location right on the river. The food was what will keep me coming back... the sweet tea and barbecue had me craving more the very next day. Ended up eating here three times in two days and was never disappointed. Will be back many times, for sure. read more

Puckett's Restaurant - Southern Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

The food and service was awesome on our December 2025 visit. I am a Louisiana native and we love seasoning. I was very impressed with the taste. The servers were very attentive and friendly. My family enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere, after touring the aquarium. We were appreciative of the Veterans Discount. Kudos to the whole team!!! We will visit again in the future. read more

I had the chicken fried chicken and it was very good. I was with my daughter, granddaughter, great granddaughter, and great grandson. We all enjoyed our food and agreed to go back there next time we are in that area. The server was very good at checking on us and getting anything that we needed. read more