I really like coming to Riverport. I was looking for a new place to go to Downtown when they opened and they fit the bill. The food is good and the menu is well thought out. Because I'm a 'bar person' I always sit at the bar. The service is exceptional especially when Amy is behind the bar. Attentive, smiling and when available good conversation. She makes a really mean cocktail as well. She can rock a busy bar like no other and get the job done without breaking a sweat. The being said there is plenty of parking options. They are Kid friendly and and handle crowds well read more

Food - 5/5 Drinks - 5/5 Service - 5/5 Price - 5/5 Parking - N/A Ambiance- 4/5 Fantastic experience dining in for dinner here with a family of 4. Kids menu had great options my boys enjoyed. I devoured the Gouda & (bacon) Jam burger, it was so good. Full bar with nice draft selection and our server was amazing. Lots of TV's as well. We were there on an off night but would be a great spot to catch a game. read more

It's Burger Week here in Chattanooga so tonight I opted to visit a location to which I have not been since it was called Walk Ons. Walk Ons was a sport bar/restaurant, and the motif really hasn't changed (there are over 50 TV's present) they are clearly downplaying that element has over half of the TV's were either off or had rotating art. It was so obvious I had to ask and was advised the new ownership was looking to distance themselves from that image, while projecting a finer dining image. Clearly neither the motif nor the menu was indicative of such a shift, but that will require an additional visit. Their burger entry for Burger Week was excellent, the accompanying hand cut fries were hot and tasty. The beer selection was a bit light for my liking. The service was excellent, always important. I'm a bit at a loss as to how to rate Riverport Grille. My experience tonight was positive, it was a great burger. So as a participant in this week's Burger Week event, a positive result. The disconnect on the sports theme is so obvious to me, impacting the likelihood of my future return. read more

Riverport Grille - The Swelter Black & Blue Burger, their Burger Week entry - American Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

Verdict: quick and friendly service with top notch bar food. Bar atmosphere tied everything together. We stopped by after the aquarium on the way to our hotel. They were super friendly, accomodated our fussy 3 year old, and we made happy hour. Winning! Started off with the fried pickles which were frankly bomb (I keep dating myself with these, but whatever) and the ranch was flavorful and not too thick. The kid's Mac and cheese looked like Kraft, which my son unironically loves, so it worked out. The cucumber jalapeno margaritas were fresh and spicy and only $6 at happy hour. My wife's Gouda burger was seriously delicious, and my buffalo chicken sandwich (as a wrap) was great too. Definitely not a tourist trap, so don't be afraid to stop by. read more

Really enjoyed the menu at this restaurant, it was hard to choose! Everything sounded delicious. We started with some brisket nachos and I had the ahi tuna and a side of fries for my entree. The sauce that came with the ahi was a little spicy which I wasn't expecting but other wise, very good. Service was fantastic and active. Looked like they were preparing for a large party. read more

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Walking in we were greeted with the warmest and friendliest welcome. The ambiance is very sports bar. Our waiter started out great but was trash. Most of our orders were wrong, and thankfully the runners were there. They took the best care of us. He avoided our table until it was time to pay the check. I was so upset, never got a refil on water, or checked in or anything. Because we were a large party he got his tip, but the runners who was the real mvp, fixing orders, taking drink orders and doing refills we gave her a tip and son cake from my friends birthday. I had the fish and chips but sub broccoli . It was so good and I see why people come for it. My friend didn't enjoy her chicken and switched to my meal. I was told the steak was excellent as well. Would I go back yeah but parking is expensive read more

Riverport Grille - Fish & Chips but sub broccoli - American Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

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Great. Good service and good food. Atmosphere is good too. I figure 3 goods make a great. read more

Riverport Grille - Brownie ala mode. Really good - American Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

Everything we had was so good! Food great! Atmosphere was good; enjoyable. Our waitress, Anna, was beyond impressive! We weren't officially her table but took our party of 5 without a blink of an eye and then was so much fun & so efficient! Get the brownie dessert but get one for the table! It's huge!! read more

Riverport Grille - Brownie ala mode - American Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

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Went here for lunch while visiting Chattanooga and had a great experience. Our server was great and did a fabulous job making recommendations and talking about the menu. He was very personable and attentive. We got there when they opened for lunch and they weren't busy at the time. I had the buffalo chicken sandwich and my wife got the Bruschetta chicken. My sandwich was fresh and hot with a great buffalo taste. Her chicken was full of flavor and enough for two meals. Others with us got the Philly which they said was delicious as well. Overall, we had a great lunch meal and will come back when in Chattanooga. read more

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This use to be "Blue Water" grill so it has the same nice atmosphere. They have a large u-shaped bar along with outside bar seating for maybe 6 people plus about 4 outside seating metal tables. Sat outside and had a drink at the bar. Service and bartender was great. Left and came back to eat and I ordered pork chops and potatoes. The chops tasted good but were very thin and tough so not so good. The potatos were great. They have a full bar and draft beer to +1 read more

The food was amazing! We had the shrimp and grits and the catfish tacos. The shrimp and grits had just enough heat without taking out your taste buds and the creaminess of the grits was perfect. The catfish tacos had such a great balance of flavor and they were accomplished by black beans and rice which were full of flavor as well. read more

Riverport Grille - Shrimp and grits - American Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

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We stopped here late on a Friday evening, after a long day of traveling to town. It was walkable from the hotel, and we really appreciated the fact that we were seated promptly. Our server was very polite and energetic, despite the late hour, and took our drink orders quickly. He came back with those fast and took our dinner order. Dinner took a bit to come out, as did water refills. I got the Cajun catfish tacos with fries, and the tacos were good but my fries were cold. I should've sent them back, but I was too hungry by this point to care. My partner had a burger, which he said was just adequate. He did highly praise his Mac and cheese side. All in all, this place offers decent food in downtown Chattanooga at reasonable prices. They are open late, have plenty of seating, many screens to watch the latest games, and are close to all the attractions. read more

I ordered carry out online when I was in town and I was really impressed! Staff were friendly. My food was ready on time and was piping hot. The vegetables were crisp and cooked perfectly. The salmon was seasoned just right. My favorite were the mashed potatoes! I'd come back and dine in when I'm in town again. read more

Riverport Grille - Pan Seared Salmon - American Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

This has become one of our go-to places for service, company, and food. Amy behind the bar is the reason we first came there after following her from Stevarinos to Foodworks, and she is the reason we return on the regular. Other servers and bartenders have come and gone here, so we love that we have a familiar face welcoming us and taking care of us around the bar. From the tuna appetizer to the burgers and wings, we love having a beer and a glass of wine and a relaxing time. read more

Promptly greeted and sat outside on a beautiful Chattanooga afternoon. They were very accommodating to our pup and even brought him a bowl of water. We had the calamari which was very good! Their breading is amazing. I ordered the club sandwich which was good (and big!). The only complaint I have is that it was grilled which is not my preference for a club. Husband ordered the burger which he said was delicious. We both ordered onion rings as a side and just like the calamari - delicious breading - defiiitely hand breaded on site. Our son had the club salad with fried chicken and it was huge and also very good! Service was spot on and we will definitely be back especially during football season as they have a ton a tvs. read more

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Worst bar service in Chattanooga. 3:30 on a Sunday. Bartender ignored us and waited on his friends. We will not be back!

Tried a new place while out viewing some venue sites. Stopped at Riverport Grille and it didn't disappoint. I had the shrimp and grits, the shrimp was so good and tasty, grits were alittle lumpy. The crab cakes were so very good and full of flavor. Our server was good, very attentive. It was a sports bar feel but still a good atmosphere for lunch. read more

Riverport Grille - Shrimp & Grits - American Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

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Went there on a Sunday afternoon. No waif tint but place was busy. Decor casual with TVs everywhere. Server friendly. Menu included great varieties of sandwiches and various steaks and seafood items. Large portals especially the buffalo chicken sandwich. Got my attention at the booth behind us. I t is huge I had to get it big I am not a big fan of buffalo sauce so I cast it with the bbq sauce instead. It went well with the blue cheese crumbles. I got the black beans side. It was full of flavor with a tomato salsa twist. The chicken fried eggroll appetizer was excellent and came with a tangy pink sauce. The crab cakes appetizer also very good. Full of crab meat. Wife got the fish tacos and love it. Son got the bruschetta chicken without tomatoes and liked it especially on a bed of flavorful rice. Overall excellent experience read more

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Great service and a great meal. The staff was professional and accommodating. Riverport is on my "go to" list for Chattanooga.

Service was amazing and all at our table thoroughly enjoyed their food. I had a Cobb salad with fried chicken strips and I have never seen such a full salad with everything from corn to sliced eggs, to cheese, to avocado. WOW!!! read more

Enjoyed our dinner here. Very casual atmosphere, lots of TV screens for all the football your heart desires. Big menu. Good service and good food. If you like peanut butter the peanut butter pie is DELICIOUS, HUGE piece!!! read more

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Definitely recommend the Tavern Mac and Cheese! I am so picky about mac but this was delicious! read more

Riverport Grille - Tavern Mac and Cheese with Chicken - American Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

When visiting the aquariums in town, my son recommended this place for lunch. He needed to look up the location on a cell phone app, either because he heard of it via word of mouth, or he was there once a long time ago. I will review all the key elements of a good review, and I am going to be picky. That is just to justify a four star rating instead of a five star. Instead of a spacious lobby/waiting area, on entrance, you were faced with two choices. One was a narrow path to the bar and the other a narrow, long waiting area that was full. We did not mind the 20 minute projected wait for a group of 4 plus a high chair. Looking into the dining area, it was curious as to why the wait was so long. It looked only about 60% full. The hostess really wanted my phone number and I really did not want to give it out. To pass the time, I went to the Bloody Mary do-it-yourself bar. Getting your vodka from the bar, you got to choose your finish from a generous presentation of mixers, hot sauce, and accoutrements of an assortments of citrus, olives, pickles, etc. Of course, my two drinks were perfect, because I made them myself. A word of advice is to not include Blue Cheese. The pieces fall to the bottom of the glass and the straw is not wide enough to accommodate them. Fortunately, the rest in my party were not embarrassed by my nit-picking questions about the menu. I shall explain. The listings were well crafted prose, and I was concerned they were a bit generous for lesser quality food. The server maintained her poise and did the best she could. All doubts were erased when the server asked another in the party how she wanted her salmon cooked. If you are asking that question, you KNOW what you are doing. The server even explained the difference in their omelettes and how they were prepared in Wisconsin. This was another indication of quality service. I ordered an omelette but was concerned it was too big. I was right. Delicious as it was, there was too much food. I am a senior citizen and were are known for smaller appetites. I left half the omelette. The other senior in our party left more than half of her food. My son devoured his plate, but taking a cue from me suggested that due to his BMI, perhaps he should eat less. The aforementioned salmon was enjoyed by my daughter-in-law and seemed an appropriate amount. One curious request response puzzled me. I asked for a Louisiana style hot sauce. She said she did not have one, yet there were two options on the Bloody Mary bar. Hmm. The last nit I will pick is on the quality of my omelette. It was tasty. However, a TV chef judging omelettes said that the perfect one should not have any brown pan marks. Mine had significant, but not objectionable marks. So there is your fussy four star rating. "Would I go back?", you might ask. Sure I would. It far exceeds the chain bar and grille options nearby. The only thing is that I only get to this city once every few years. read more

Stopped here for an early dinner after flying all day. Overall, a good experience! Our server did a great job and waited on us quickly but patiently as we asked questions about the menu. The Brisket Nachos were very tasty and feature some really good lean brisket. The Fish and Chips were fried well and not greasy. Even the Strawberry Shortcake was nice at the end. With a multitude of TV screens to watch, this looks like a good sports hangout. We know it has good food, so certainly worth checking out. read more

While in Chattanooga we popped in and sat at the bar for drinks. After looking at the menu, we decided on the salmon. It was delicious! Vegetables were cooked perfect and seasoned well. Mashed potatoes were great as well! Great service from the bar tenders. We enjoyed it so much that we went back the next night! read more

Riverport Grille - Drinks! - American Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

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Went to the bar at 3.30pm on a Sunday. Got ignored. Man came in 10 min after us & was waited on immediately, cause he knew him by name. Wrongly done. Never be back!! Wish there was no star to report this. read more

River Port Grille's food is phenomenal! Bursting with flavor, every dish is a delight. read more

Riverport Grille - Buffalo Chicken Sandwich and Shrimp & Grits - American Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

I don't normally do reviews, but was so impressed with the place I had to write something up. The food was delicious! The service excellent (Jenna was very attentive and pleasant even though I could see she was hoping) and the pricing reasonable. Will for sure be back. I forgot to mention I called to check the wait and Nick who answered the phone was very nice also. He remembered my name before he said goodbye. read more

It took a few minutes to get a table, but after that all service was fast. The wings and fries were good. Nice clean and large space. We didn't sit at the bar, but it looked cool and had an outdoor area. read more

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Our server was Keon, he was very nice and helpful. The wife and I both had the fish and chips, and they were fantastic. I had a 5 Witt IPA which went great with the meal. We really liked the atmosphere and style of the restaurant, it was very relaxing. I just wished we had left room for the bread pudding. read more

Excellent food and ambience (70's music) but the service (Austin) was excellent. Keen, energetic and friendly without being over the top. The lady on the front desk was also excellent. A good experience read more

Everything was amazing, the food, ambiance was chill and service is amazing! It was my birthday and I was given a free dessert. Our waitress was so sweet! and if you like seafood, I'd recommend the seafood stuffed shells. AMAZING OMGG!! read more

Riverport Grille - Seafood stuffed shells !! - American Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

Place was bustling, we worried it would be a long wait but they were excellent. The team was working hard and the restaurant was running like a well oiled engine. Good food / brunch read more

I came in and the staff is very attentive. I lived it. Then I ordered the chicken wings. They were no joke, they were large, cooked perfectly, seasoned perfectly.... Just a good experience read more

Riverport Grille - Chicken wings - American Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

Horrible....went to this place on Friday February 27th 2026...Saturday February 28th my entire family woke up with food poisoning...whole family sick,now forced to stay in Chattanooga and extra day...very bad experience read more

My husband and I stopped for dinner after a day of visiting Rock City. We were seated quickly and our service was excellent. I ordered a hamburger with bacon jam and it was AMAZING!! My husband ordered the Cajun pasta and he enjoyed his too. read more

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Came here on a Saturday afternoon for lunch was told it would take 30-35 min but actually only a 15 min wait. Pleasant surprise. The atmosphere is great! The service is great! The food is excellent! Kids had chicken tenders and fries. I had burger and hubby had fish and chips. For appetizer, we had the egg rolls. The food was fantastic. No complaints. It was all delicious. Ace was our server. He did a great job. Very attentive, friendly, and pointed out some spots to checkout in Chattanooga. Which we did. The food was nicely priced and so were the drinks. The restaurant is clean. The bathrooms were clean. It is family friendly. The music is not overbearing. There are TVs all over with sports showing but there are a few that show pictures of old Chattanooga. Which I appreciated. Definitely would return as we did the following day and it did not disappoint. Another 5 stars from me. Ace was there and fantastic yet again. The food was excellent. This will be our go to spot when we return. read more

Riverport Grille - American Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

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Excellent experience tonight. Ate at the bar. Servers were very attentive to drinks and meal. Server suggested the fish and chips which I got. Meal was excellent. It seemed to get really busy but everyone was being seated and served. Great location and now a favorite for sure. read more

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Keon gave us excellent service. He repeatedly returned to our table to ask us if we need anything else. You're fortunate to have him as an employee. read more

Austin was amazing. The other bartender, ace seemed really out of it, but Austin was very attentive and did a great job picking up the slack. Will definitely be coming back to see Austin, he is the best! read more