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    Smokey Bones Chattanooga

    3.2 (214 reviews)

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Baby back ribs, Sirloin, Smoked wings, Smoked sausages, Chicken breast, Potato wedges, Grilled peppers&onions.
    Anna M.

    I ordered the $40 bone fire and was highly disappointed. The presentation didn't even look anything like the picture of it on the menu, the food was just mid. The restaurant was practically empty and the service was slow. It is clean inside but overall I was not please with my experience.

    Rurouni F.

    I ordered the Bone Fire. From the website, "A meat lover's dream. Import Baby Back ribs, sirloin, smoked wings, smoked sausage, chicken breast, potato wedges, grilled peppers and onions, all served on our signature Bone Fire Grill." The ribs were tiny. Not sure if the animal was malnutrition or what. The rest of the meat was average at best. I thought this would be a better than average bbq place. The service wasn't all that either. The waitress came to check once and I was like parched to death without the refill of my drink. I will not come back to this joint.

    Chilling on Xmas Eve
    Steven M. H.

    Maya (my server) as well the manager on duty were very helpful and of course our food was delicious.

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    Zaria D.

    Came in after travel. Was hungry and tired. No issue with parking which is free. It's off a busy road but accessible. Kacie was my server and she was very sweet and helpful. She walked me through a few menu items and checked on a substitute that I wanted to make. . I was sad as a non beef and pork eater that I could sub chicken for a dish I really wanted to try. I ended up with children and Mac and cheese. It was cool. I enjoyed the meal but waited something a little different. The atmosphere seemed cool, people were friendly. Kacie was really great. I will return and maybe I can convince them to make my item with chicken.

    Fatty, tough brisket
    Antwynette R.

    Nice, new waitress.but food was TERRIBLE! Definitely not the Smokey Bones I'm use to in GA. The brisket was very fatty, and no one could chew it! It also was improperly cut, which contributed to the toughness!

    Five Wits American Dream
    Natasha M.

    My group arrived to Smokey Bones for drinks and bar snacks. My husband and I started off with strawberry margaritas. Somehow when my friend ordered one, it came with all the strawberries from my review. Ours didn't have any. I also ordered a Five Wits American Dream. I was looking for something local and it was a pleasant beer. My husband ordered loaded French fries, but they were seemingly forgotten because the server was able to quickly retrieve them from the back. I ordered the brisket chili to get a little warmup and because of the brisket. I noticed that brisket was in quite a few entrees, so I wanted a little taste and it was great. My friends enjoyed their wings and cocktails as this is their favorite bar.

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    Christy S.

    We came here for a Graduation dinner. We waited over 1 hour never to seated. Once someone tried to seat up the pregnant rude manager Alexis came and told us we couldn't sit down. We needed to go wait another 45 minutes to be seated. This is not a location I would recommend as I never tried the food. But the service alone was terrible.

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    Worst service and worst burger I ever ate an food took forever server was rude bc we had a big party

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    Kelsey was a phenomenal server and treated us well. We sat outside and the ambiance was nice. Food was good for a great price.

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    Make sure you get Destiny when you come here she is awesome she took real good care of me and my fiance

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    The wing special is amazing. Ask for Kaycee behind the bar for the best service and drinks in town.

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    Great barbecue, a wide various of choices on the menu, very helpful staff, a fun ambiance, lots of space .

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    Ate dinner there on 10/5. Kiara was our server. Food and service were excellent and the 2-for-1 brisket dinner deal was fantastic.

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    Champy's Famous Fried Chicken - 3 piece dark meat fried chicken basket w/ mac n cheese and French fries.

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    Some restaurants dabble in the deep fryer. Champy's Famous Fried Chicken treats it like a…read morecompetitive sport. Walking in, the place feels like it somehow drifted inland from a beach town. Casual, colorful, the kind of spot where you expect someone to walk in wearing flip flops and carrying a fishing pole. Comfortable vibe. Easy place to settle in and see what the fryer can do. First up were the fried green tomatoes. They came out looking like they'd just won a beauty pageant. Crispy outside, tender inside, cooked exactly right. Texture nailed. But flavor-wise they felt like they forgot their gym bag at home. Needed salt. Needed a little personality. A rare moment where the fryer did its job but the seasoning clocked out early. Then the headliner arrived. The fried chicken at Champy's Famous Fried Chicken has a reputation to protect, and thankfully it shows up ready to work. Crisp, flavorful crust. Juicy inside. The kind of chicken that crunches just enough to make everyone at the table look over and get jealous. "If the deep fryer had a Hall of Fame, Champy's chicken is getting a first-ballot vote." And then came the move that sealed the deal. A dip into Champy sauce. Suddenly the flavor level jumped another notch. Salty, tangy, just enough punch to make the crust shine even more. The sleeper hit though? The cole slaw. Creamy, balanced, and actually refreshing next to all the fried goodness. It's the quiet kid in class who ends up acing the exam. Easy to overlook, but absolutely worth ordering. Now for the tiny curveball. I happened to land there on karaoke night. And let's just say... the speakers believed they were performing at an arena concert. Loud enough that conversation required leaning halfway across the table and reading lips. On the flip side, the crowd was clearly having a blast. A few genuinely good singers, a few that were more... enthusiastic than talented, and plenty of people cheering them on. Honestly, respect to anyone with the courage to grab a microphone in a room full of strangers. So no star deductions for that. The people who showed up to sing were having the time of their lives. Bottom line, Champy's Famous Fried Chicken is a fun place with seriously good fried chicken. Order the bird, grab the slaw, lean into the fried side of the menu, and enjoy the show if karaoke happens to be on the schedule. Just maybe bring your singing voice... or your earplugs.

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