We sampled all of the ceviche and it was quite good. Service was a little slow and distracted, but it was busy. Brunch bar was nice as an add-on, but not necessary. read more

My wife and I ate dinner here and loved the atmosphere, with both indoor and outdoor seating available. We were seated outside under a heater, which was very comfortable. Our server was excellent--friendly, attentive, and full of great suggestions for us to try. She checked on us regularly without being intrusive. The food was delicious, and everything came out perfectly. State of Confusion is a must-visit if you're ever in Chattanooga. read more

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State of Confusion is one of those places that always seems packed, and after stopping in, I can see why. The vibe is relaxed and social, great patio energy, easy place to hang out with friends, and it feels lively without being overwhelming. The food was solid. Tasty, well prepared, good portions, but nothing that blew me away or felt dramatically different from other brunch spots I've tried. That said, the pricing felt fair. I had the breakfast sandwich and my wife had the Mexican Omelette. The Bloody Mary was actually really good, balanced and flavorful. I was a little surprised they didn't have any stuffed olives (my go-to garnish), and the server wasn't familiar with them, which caught me off guard. Not a big deal, just unexpected. The only real hiccup was at the end. Our ticket got mixed up and I tried having the server correct it. He said he would at the computer, he took our cards and I get a receipt where my card was charged on another ticket. So I ended up paying for someone else's food. It wasn't intentional and these things happen, but it was a frustrating way to wrap up the meal. Overall, I'd come back. Good atmosphere, fair prices, solid food. It's not a "must plan your whole weekend around it" spot for me, but it's a dependable option if you're in the area. read more

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I got the mojito ceviche - it was like soup. The flavor was 3/5, redeeming quality was the sweet potato chips on top. My husband got the crispy pan seared chicken. The flavor was great, nothing spectacular but yummy. The chicken breast was itty bitty. The side salad was like the size of a dressing cup. I don't normally drink, so I asked our server what would pair well with my meal. He said "I'm not an alcoholic, so I don't know." I was so blown away I didn't say anything while we were there. I found it so tasteless and unprofessional. I would give the food another shot if it weren't for the interaction with the server. Will not be going back. read more

State of Confusion - Mojito ceviche, in the background crispy pan seared chicken. - Peruvian Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

We were in town for a volleyball tournament and found this great brunch spot. The weather was perfect to sit on their patio. The food and drinks were delicious. We had the funnel cake with fried chicken and the chicken fried chicken. The confusion potatoes were really good as well. Our server was very attentive and made our experience there even better. read more

State of Confusion - Fried chicken and funnel cake - Peruvian Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

I use to love coming here they had the best ceviche but this time it was such a disappointment. The atmosphere is wonderful the service even though it was busy was wonderful but the food is the most important and unfortunately, tonight was such a disappointment. I haven't been here since last year, but the portion size has gone down tremendously and nothing came with our ceviche. read more

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Very Dives like Restaurant with hobo like decor.Service is very friendly and informative about the menu. Monkey Bread very fresh and cheesy. Maybe too cheesy and a bit salty The Trout was disappointing The Chicken chimichuri Salad was good but The chimichuri was the star. Was a bit disappointed but would try again for lunch and many steak read more

State of Confusion - On the inside - Peruvian Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

Such a great spot. Large outdoor space great for groups /families with kids etc. Service was attentive and the food was really good. Chefs are trained in Peru to make their ceviches --one of the best I've ever had. Bison burger was cooked perfectly and the bun they chose was a perfect compliment without too much "bread". They have kid food options and fun mixed drinks and agua Fresca choices alike. Will def be back. read more

State of Confusion - Cheesy bread. To die for. Omgg - Peruvian Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

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State of Confusion was absolutely the vibe. The food was so good Also, the workers were so sweet they even pulled a heater closer to me, which was such a small thing but honestly made the experience feel extra thoughtful. Definitely one of those places you leave already knowing you'd come back. read more

State of Confusion - Peruvian Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

Staff and manager were very accommodating and friendly. Server handled our large party on a very busy night. Order was correct and delicious. They offered plates for the birthday cakes and cookie we brought as well as a special family photo. Kudos and many thanks! read more

Had an amazing lunch here! The Peruvian and New Orleans fusion menu is such a fun and unique concept, and the flavors were incredible. Ethan took great care of us -- he was attentive, friendly, and checked in at the perfect times without being intrusive. The service overall felt very welcoming. One of the other waitresses even came over and offered to take a photo with us after bringing our dog a bacon treat which was a really thoughtful gesture read more

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Good, but not great. The crispy pan seared chicken had good flavor, but it could have been more crispy. And the fries had potential but were a bit on the soggy side. I think the dish sat out for a few minutes too long. The egg rolls and nacho appetizers shared with the rest of the party were good. The chicha morada with one free refill was actually my favorite part of the meal. True to the name State of Confusion, between the entirety of our party, at least two desired menu items had run out, and some orders were missed. I would return again, because I think the food has good potential, especially if they had the items that had run out. read more

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Had lunch here back to back days. First lunch was a bison burger with fries - very good, but burger was not medium as ordered, but rather medium-well (unfortunately, this negates the " perfect burger" props I gave in my first review). Fries were good, service was excellent and it's a nice chill atmosphere. Second day I had the Shrimp Poboy, which was very good but one of the sloppiest sandwiches I've ever eaten due to their splitting the role all the way through (shrimp will not stay on the bun this way). Side of red beans and rice was decent. Had a new server today and she did an excellent job. read more

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Best chicken sandwich I've ever had! Good service, friendly atmosphere. Love dining outside.

This place was recommended and did not disappoint. I had the in house made veggie burger which was tasty. My husband had the fried chicken po'boy. However, the star of the meal was the lettuce wraps appetizer. We went between lunch and dinner hours on a week night so it was not very busy. Looks like they have a cool outside space that would have been great had it been warmer. Definitely recommend this place for a great local meal read more

State of Confusion - Spice shaker - Peruvian Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

Stopped here for a late lunch and to our pleasant surprise, they were still serving brunch. My husband and I shared the Skirt Steak Chimi. It was DELICIOUS! Our waitress was very attentive and kind. Their outdoor seating area was very spacious and lively. read more

Uber here from the airport right when they opened on a weekday. My last SOC meal was delivered to my hotel and I enjoyed it enough that I wanted to check out the restaurant. The menu is very diverse with something for anyone's taste. I ordered the potato nachos as an appetizer but Ultimately ended up being my meal. Obviously intended for sharing and I housed them by myself! They had outdoor seating with heaters or inside seating. It was a Tuesday early afternoon so the crowd was limited. From the look on my Uber drivers face when I told him where I was headed, I'm guessing they make their money on weekend and evenings. Great place and definitely a good section of Chattanooga with MSM across the street to check out whether local or visiting. read more

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The food was incredible. We sat at the bar, and while service was good, it didn't quite match the food especially surprising for 11:30am on a Friday... read more

State of Confusion - Fried Bologna Sandwich. - Peruvian Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

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State of Confusion is quickly becoming my go-to Saturday hangout! We lucked out with seats at the outdoor bar, and as always, the bartenders were super friendly and on point. We kicked things off with the bison sliders--so good! That peppercorn mayo really made the whole bite come together. My husband went with the Skirt Steak Chimi and I got the Chicken Chimi Salad. Since we're both obsessed with chimichurri, these dishes were a total win. His was hearty and packed with flavor, and mine was fresh, filling, and delicious. Next on my list? Brunch! I keep hearing amazing things about it, and if it's anything like dinner, I know I won't be disappointed. read more

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We went Saturday for a birthday dinner with family and have to say we had the best waiter we have ever had anywhere. I can't remember his name but he was very tall ! Give that man a raise! read more

Great food and great service. Lettuce cups, who knew?! 10/10! Nice patio if it's warm out. read more

My sister and I came here as a recommendation from a friend. We got seated right away even though the place looked like it was filling up fast. Our wonderful waitress, Lisa Marie, immediately informed us of their complimentary brunch buffet served on Sunday only. She was so sweet and kind from beginning to end. In terms of food, we shared the Peruvian ceviche and roasted vegetables with grain bowl. Having had ceviche a fair amount, this is not bad but also not very authentic. The sweet potato was still raw and the dish could have used a lot more like. We did like the grain bowl with the variety of veggies and the two eggs! Overall, it was a pleasant Sunday brunch on a beautiful day. It's very family friendly and cozy. Would love to come again and see our friend Lisa Marie! read more

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Great lunch at this great spot in Westside! We went on a Saturday and were able to be seated right away. Our waitress was very nice and took time to explain the menu to us. I ordered the ceviche sampler and it was one of the best meals I've eaten in a LONG TIME!!!! The closest thing I can compare it to would be C.V.CHE105 in Miami. The avocado and mahi was my favorite. That green juice was so good. I could've drank it straight from the plate. read more

State of Confusion - Ceviche sampler - Peruvian Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

Food and drinks was so damn are servers, Abigail was the best 10/10 must come try very good read more

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Nice service and delicious food. We had the Confusion Salad which had tasty house dressing. We also had the breakfast burrito and ribeye which we enjoyed as well. Would eat here again. read more

State of confusion was one of several places we considered while strolling down Main St. Our golf trio settled in at the bar after putting our name in for a table to settle the score and the round loser to buy a few rounds. There we met both bartenders who were excellent, friendly and efficient. Trent was fun and really helped give our group the opportunity to enjoy this great outdoor space. We got food recommendations, top offs and even solicited dating advice for our only single friend. They have about 8 TVs around so you could settle in to watch on gameday. That's about where it started to go downhill. Our server who will remain nameless to give him a chance to improve asked if we were ready to order. We had to ask his name as he didn't even really seem interested to introduce himself just enter the order and let us tip him. Which was fine, so we ordered a few appetizers and then he pushed for the entree orders as well. Despite the fact that we wanted to enjoy a most delightful spring evening and it was not near closing time at 8:30. After ordering I specifically asked if since he had gotten the orders if he would enter the apps and allow us to enjoy the appetizer course and most likely 1-2 more rounds amongst friends who don't get the chance to hang that often. Instead our server said "the kitchen is slow so you'll have nothing to worry about. Well, much to his surprise, not only did our apps and entrees show up at the same time but we weren't even asked about another round of beverages. Mind you we didn't even get asked about another round at any point of being seated. So that was money missed and overall guest check tip $ amount missed as well. The food was pretty good, we had the egg rolls, gator bites, fried baloney sandwich, pan seared chicken and skirt steak chimichurri. We thought the alligator bites and steak chimi were great options. Our server refused to pre-bus any plates even as we had stacked app plates on top of entree plates which did lose him brownie points. Overall the venue was outstanding and we agreed that if we had stayed at the bar the experience would've been completely different for the better. So there is my advice, go have an app sit at the bar and take your chances there. I hope they can help the serving staff understand that if you space out the app course and entree course, they can improve check averages and also allow the guests to enjoy the experience more. This ain't the Cracker Barrel! Bar 5/5 Venue 5/5 Server 1/5 read more

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Located in what looks like an old auto mechanic's garage in a funky area just east of the historic southside of downtown Chattanooga, this is a good spot for brunch, especially on a sunny and warm day. The outside seating at least doubles the space. The place was packed for Saturday brunch, but because of the size, the wait was not long. As the name conveys, the menu is a real mashup of Peruvian, American South and even New Orleans cuisine. There are choices that are healthy & some more comfort food, so if you are with a group, there ought to be something for everybody. They have a large selection of Peruvian ceviches, so we had to order the Ceviche Tower. The tower was made of sweet potatoes, stuffed with mahi and shrimp and surrounded by a tasty sauce with corn & various other things thrown in for good measure. The sweet potato tower provided a nice contrast to the softer items and the sauce. Sort of weird, but definitely a fun and tasty item to order. We also had the wood fired veggies and grains with poached eggs. This place has a wood fired oven and it's put to great use on the veggies. They were outstanding in both their flavor and the way they were cooked, with just the right amount of crunchiness remaining. The confusion potatoes provided a good base to mix them with, the poached eggs provided some runny yolk to mix in and the quinoa topped things off. Definitely a good choice. When you order any brunch entree, you can help yourself to what they call their brunch bar. It had tomatoes & onions (just okay), potato salad (good), some other veggie salad with radishes & cucumbers (weird, but good) and oddly also several cookies and brownies (I guess to start and finish off your meal). Service was good even though they were really busy. Overall, a good, solid brunch experience. One extra note: they offer free parking in their own lot just a couple doors down the street from the restaurant. read more

State of Confusion - Ceviche Tower (back) and wood fired veggies and grains (front) - Peruvian Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

Great meal recommendations from Allie on 9/15/25! Food was great. Service was wonderful. read more

State of Confusion - Bar coaster for State of Confusion - Peruvian Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

Chimichurri for president! The food was so good, best we had in Chattanooga. We ordered chimichurri steak and steak kebabs and split them. So delicious. Ordered the savory monkey bread for an app. Hot and fresh out of the oven. Service was prompt and friendly. Drink specials during happy hour. Walk through the side entrance and find the host in the back. Plenty of parking around the area. Indoor and outdoor seating. read more

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POV: it is 30 degrees and we are just traveling through... we got a recommendation to try this restaurant... we sat in the outdoor enclosed patio, with heaters...our server Kennedy was so friendly, even was very understanding when our dog almost got car sick on her.....our food was really good.... I especially liked the savory monkey bread... the only recommendation would be a few lower tables in the enclosed area ( all high tops-which when pet free is our preference) read more

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From the moment we arrived it was a mess! We arrived at the restaurant at 5:15 for our 5:30 dinner reservations for two and were seated around 6:15. When we were greeted, we were told "great you are next in line." Yet, we had four groups come in after us and two who were previously waiting of which all were seated before us. We asked the hostess and she said "sorry we had some problems we had to deal with discrimination and a family with children needing attention." Ok.... Great that's not my problem, concern nor should I know about it. At roughly 7:00 we we served our meal, which was wrong. I explained to our server I did not want the mixed vegetables because I am allergic to bell peppers. Then the chef came out and asked about my allergy to bell peppers. At first I thought it was very thoughtful, however, the kitchen served me a plate loaded with bells. Of course they took it back and we waited another 8 minutes for it to be served again. This time they did not bring back a medium rare steak, it was Dead! So well done it was as tough to chew as Jerky! Yet oddly enough, the plate was saturated in oil making the steak wet and the fries soggy. Aside from all the shortcomings our server, Kailyn was very on top of things. Covering many tables and a crazy Saturday night crowd, she did it with a smile and was very polite. I'd say this was a pretty bad experience all around as I could go on with the details about how many ways of bad it was. We are going to give this another chance at another time and see the difference. read more

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We ordered the little red corvette, chips and queso, and the dessert nachos. The chips and salsa and queso were absolutely delicious, the dessert nachos were not worth the calories, and although the drink was good.... whew, that liquor was cheap!! We were both sick within a couple of hours. Nope, not my cup of tea! read more

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I dropped in here for a dinner with friends. The menu has a pretty good variety, so there is a little bit of something for everyone. Nothing stood out as the best meal of my life, but also that isn't really the vibe of the restaurant. It is more of a casual restaurant/bar type of place. The drinks we had were also decent enough. Overall, it was a cute place and had pretty good food. Just expect your typical bar food and you will be pleased with it. read more

Drinks were not strong at all. I ordered a double and couldn't taste any alcohol. The menu was very fun and creative. The lettuce apps were a good appetizer and enough to feed many. read more

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Stopped here for lunch. I got the fried tacos. They're technically an appetizer, but make for a big, filling meal. The one knock here was the slow service. But the manager and waitress both apologized, and they offered us a discount without our asking. Much appreciated gesture, and earns them a star back (from three up to four). read more

This trendy restaurant downtown was a different breakfast experience for us. Saturday morning imagine brunch. We did not order but drinks appeared to be flying and several options for mimosas. They looked wonderful. We arrived a few minutes after they opened and were immediately greeted and seated. This place filled up quickly. The menu is a little creole? however they put their own flair. There was a little buffet bar with treats and salad included with you entree. Our server Kayla was awesome, explaining menu, patience with questions, bringing dinner menu for us to look and most importantly even though the restaurant filled up quickly and was quite busy she was quite attentive. We enjoyed the experience. The food we ordered was good, just not really our thing. I suggest you look at menu before visiting. read more

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Overall the place is a decent spot if all other restaurants for brunch are busy. The mimosas are decent, I could pass next time on them. The confusion salad is a must. Every part of the dish is worth while to eat, solid choice. The fried chicken was enjoyable with its crunchy texture and savory taste. The biggest downside of my experience was finding an egg shell in my eggs. It's very easy to double check eggs when cracking to make sure no shells make it through the window to serve. Overall ambiance of the place is average in my opinion. The outside is nice, there's a small waterfall display along the outskirts, and on a good day it's nice to sit out there. read more

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This place is so hilarious. We are locals and have never been able to eat here. We arrived at 5:30pm with numerous open tables available and they said it was a 3 hour wait! Sooo hilarious. Not sure what the issue is?? Are we pretending it's so popular that it's reservation only? This is Chattanooga........not Buckhead. read more

We came here on a busy Saturday afternoon and waited about an hour to be seated We got a side of guacamole, which was pretty small for the price. Salad was really good and my friend enjoyed her chicken sandwich. If you come on a nice day be prepa to wait to be seated outside read more

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We are a regular at State of confusion but this time was great. Skylar was our server and she was amazing. She had a great personality and amazing customer service. The food was great again this trip but it's the service that made this trip worth the drive. read more

State of Confusion - Skylar - Peruvian Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee