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St John's Meeting Place

4.2 (94 reviews)
Closed • 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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Moderate noise
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Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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Kameetrice F.

What an amazing experience it was dinning st St. John's Meeting Place. I hate that it took me so long to check it out. Meeting Place was established in 2014. The premise is to offer a more casual atmosphere than the formal St John's restaurant that is attached. The mission had been achieved! The decor of this place is basic, but sexy at the same time. Think modern with sophistication. I love the simplicity of the ambience. We were the first ones to arrive at this spot. We were greeted by the hostess and seated promptly. Our server was nothing short of amazing! He had a great personality and had no problems describing dishes and making recommendations! There is no advertisement about their Happy Hour, but he let us know that certain appetizers were discounted . The happy hour is Monday- Friday from 5-7pm. We tried the truffle fries, fried goat cheese, and the roasted pork belly. In addition to having the appetizers we were also given complimentary bread and butter. I don't eat pork so I did not try the pork belly, but when I tell you the other items were tasty! I do have to give a special mention to the butter! It is made in house and is something special!! I also did order a winter sangria off the happy hour menu. In addition to the above starters se had two entrees. While they were good, I think I like the small bites more. We did not try dessert furring this experience, however, I do look forward to trying one surfing my next visit. Yes, there will be a next visit! I love this spot!

Jim H.

Quick 2023 update. St Johns & Meeting Place are tough to beat. Food, service, beverage options. It's absolutely top notch. This is a shout-out to Gabby at the bar. Love coming here on Thursday nights. Live jazz. Good food. Fabulous happy hour. It's always a win. It was a championship tonight. Gabby was a phenomenal host. The drinks were expertly poured. The wagyu steak frites off the charts. It was a fantastic night to be me. Highly recommend any night of the week. If it's Thursday there's a big bonus. If it's a night with Gabby taking care of you then it doesn't get any better.

Fried rice
Christina D.

I came here with some of my coworkers. The staff was really helpful in helping us decide what we wanted to have to drink and eat. Everyone was happy with what they had based on the waiter's recommendation. I had the pork belly fried rice, which was absolutely delicious, though the portion size was much smaller than I expected, particularly for a "rice" dish. I wish I'd had more of it, but overal if it was very good. Some of my coworkers had the steak which was well cooked and juicy, though we all commented that it was little bit strange that it was pre-cut for them. None of us had see that before. Overall, had a really great experience here, and would come back!

Charcuterie .... no cheese!
Sarah F.

We did not end up staying for dinner as they were absolutely slammed. Service was slow upstairs and we felt the charcuterie board was pretty sad. No cheese... which is why the server recommended we get the cheese plate too but I've always known charcuterie to include some cheese (this did not). Not worth the price. Meats were bland. Based on the number of people there I'm guessing the rest of the food must be decent.

Tuna
Tammi D.

So my bestie loves this place, and I was hungry so stopped here for a bite on the way to Nashville. It was just okay for me. I was there during Happy hour so I got to capitalize on drink and food specials. Even though I sat upstairs, it was really noisy from the live music coming from downstairs. I tried their Sangria which was decent but forgettable. The goat cheese fritters oddly were missing the taste of goat cheese. I tried a bite of their Mac and cheese and that was just okay for me. I'm not sure what cheeses were used but I didn't care for the combo. The truffle fries were decent but needed more truffle. And they only came with ketchup. They should be served with some kind of truffle aioli. The seared tuna didn't taste all that fresh or good for that matter. The shrimp bun was the best thing I had of the night. It was small but had really nice flavors, a type of mayonnaise sauce inside like a lobster roll. Atmosphere was nice but almost too dark. But the music really made it hard for easy conversation. Glad I got to take advantage of happy hour. Would have been disappointed to have paid more.

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John G.

Superior food, impeccable service, and comfortable environment make St. John's Meeting Place one of Chattanooga's best dining experiences. A last-minute decision led us to try to get a table on a Friday night. Surprisingly, we did. Parking can be challenging, but it is well worth the effort. Apparently, the lot next door is for the renters who live above in what was the old St. John Hotel. One of the waiters said you shouldn't get towed to park there, but out of one thousand patrons I would be the one with the missing car. Try parking on King Street in the back or along Market Street in the front. The interior is different, with large mirrors along the walls, giving the space a larger feel. The quickest way for me to go on a diet is to see myself shoveling food in my fat face, but overall, it is a pleasant spot with high ceilings and an exposed kitchen near the back. Beyond the kitchen, there are stairs leading to a bar area ideal for private gatherings and the like. Like its parent restaurant St. John's next door, these stairs would most probably have led to the upper rooms of the old hotel. Friday night, as we learned, in spaghetti night, which is what my wife ordered. I wasn't feeling the spaghetti, so I went with the duck à l'orange. As an appetizer, we chose the pork belly, served with grits, frisée salad (a chicory plant, Mr. Google says), and chipotle cream. In truth, we should have ordered one each, as it was good. My wife's portion was large and tasty. My duck was hot, fork tender, and very satisfying. The wait staff were friendly and keenly attentive. A half glass of ice water doesn't last long. It is a simple thing, but one that is becoming increasingly hard to accomplish in many spots. Please give St. John's Meeting Place a try!

Fried rice
Jonathan M.

I've been here so many times and yet every new experience is something bright and seasonal with a local touch of the finest care and flavor. I legit can take anyone here and they are blown away by every dish and desert. Being a former employee I know just how much care goes into this kitchen and the plates that come out of it. By far one of my favorite spots in all of Chattanooga. Too easy any day dishes would be the fried rice, burger, shrimp rolls and anything that has pork belly on it.

Charcuterie and cheese board combination
Olivia E.

This restaurant was a great dinner choice for our trip to Chattanooga. Food was great and atmosphere was fun and lively! I would definitely recommend it to anyone in the area.

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Pam G.

I don't know why it has taken us so long to make it to St. John's Meeting Place! So many restaurants, so little time. Whatever, we will definitely be back. We arrived on a Saturday around 5:30pm without reservations. There was one other table occupied. They seated us at a table right by the door in front of the window. This was fine by me, because the rest of the room was pretty dark and I knew it would be challenging to take photos deeper inside the restaurant. Turns out it was challenging by the window too, the sun was just starting to stream in the window and reflect off of all the black surfaces. Our server, Jeremy, arrived shortly and took our drink orders (wine) and a small plates order - ceviche. We decided that ceviche would be easy to share. The wine was good as was the ceviche. It had an interesting flavor, more earthy and less acidic than what I'm used to. I asked Jeremy and he said it was the miso vinaigrette. Really nice. He then brought us bread with sorghum butter. It took every once of will power not to sneak that bowl of butter into my purse. It was so good! Then our salmon arrived. We both ordered the salmon with mixed grains, butternut cream and Brussels sprouts. I have ate a lot of salmon, a whole lot of salmon, and this was by far the best most perfectly cooked salmon that I have ever eaten. The skin was so crispy and the salmon itself was so moist and cooked perfectly. I was singing it's praises to Jeremy and he gave me a few tips on how to cook mine at home. We didn't have any room for dessert, but were presented with a small sorbet (I think, maybe grape?) to share. An absolutely wonderful dinner, great service (thanks, Jeremy!) We will be back!

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Very slow and spotty service. We waited 1:45 hours for our meal. Unacceptable. Food was just ok. Very disappointed.

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Excellent service and delicious food at a reasonable price. Atmosphere is amazing. Best happy hour prices in town.

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