Great ambience, great cocktails, wonderful service. We were a large group last minute and had to split tables but we got Joseph as a server and he was great. Considering we were 18 ppl he did a great job. We ordered oysters to share. I ordered the special bento box and my friends ordered the grouper, salad, hamburger egg rolls, serloin, filet and appetizer fish taco and many more. Food all came together and was very good. It was not cheap but we enjoyed the food and had a great time read more

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It's not quite a 3 star but didn't quite meet a 4 star either. Let's start with what's great here. A great oyster program with delicious oysters from a range of East Coast locations. Wonderful cocktail list with well balanced, well made cocktails. I loved my old fashioned and others enjoyed their drinks too. Very nice, attentive service from the servers although they brought out the oysters without telling us what was what and service was at times bumpy. The interior is nice, with it feeling casual but somewhere you could bring a date. And we enjoyed the lobster cakes which were well done, nice sauce, without overwhelming the sweetness of the lobster itself. So that was positive. Where it failed: the tuna bites on regular and not crispy rice was hard to eat. It was good but a little unruly. The halibut piccatta was VERY dry, almost bordering on inedible. Their special, which was a bento box was not great. The flavors didn't go together and their sushi eggroll had cream cheese which is very gross. Their steak frites was fine if not that memorable. All in all, I would come back for their drinks and their oysters but not sure I would come back for a full meal here. read more

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STIR is a nice find in Chattanooga in the sense that it's got everything. For some reason, when my family is in this city, we don't crave anything heavy like BBQ or pizza, so STIR is perfect with the way they prepare fish and have oysters available. I can't remember all the varieties, but we usually get 2 of each kind of oyster they have available. It's a great way to start for the adults and the kids seem to go to town on the saltines. STIR has an extensive drink menu including various whiskeys and mocktails. We've generally ordered some kind of fish and a salad/poke bowl. The kitchen does a really great job of not overcooking the fish and there's the perfect amount of salt, fat and acid to flavor. The only thing that could be better is how they cook their white rice - it's not fluffy and has more of a gummy texture in both their poke bowl and their seasonal bento box. Ordinarily we wouldn't get desserts when Clumpies is a brief walk over, but this time we got their matcha cheesecake and layered chocolate cake. Both were delicious but between the two, I'd say the cheesecake was the best. Service is generally great here - they're attentive, friendly and give great recommendations. I also like how kid-friendly this restaurant is with a kids menu and crayons. While the ambiance doesn't feel kid-friendly, I like that this space allows parents to feel like they're having a night out while still able to have the kids in tow. We're fans and would definitely come back. read more

This is a hugely popular and busy moderately upscale place. Most people dressed up nicely. Reservations a good idea! A lot of creative cocktails, and their famous ice cubes. Interesting building as well, ask your server about the history. I had the shrimp cocktail, which was absolutely delicious. Also went for a filet, which sadly was OK, but almost more like a NY Strip. Did not have that filet look or texture. It was decent, but no what I expected. My friend is a vegetarian and had the veggis burger which she sad was excellent. Servers all excellent and obviously well trained. I had my eye on one item and the server warned me off it! Said it was the one dish he get complaints about. Come for the food and the atmosphere. Dress up. read more

Very nice restaurant in CHattanooga. My main complaint, if any, is it is very open and loud. Service was great and server recommended the poke, which turned out to be a wonderful part of the meal. This restaurant is located in the Chatanooga Choo Choo train station building. The entrance is in the front, altough you might be able to enter from inside the station. I have been in the area numerous times and this is the first time I had dinner in this area. This was a late dinner, so we focused on sharing a few plates over a full meal. I did not write down the type of oysters on the menu that day, but got one of each of the rotating oysters. The poke was the star. Very nicely prepared with a wide variety of vegetables to complement the fish and rice. The kale was my least favorite, but the way they prepared it added to the poke. After trying different things individually, we mixed it into the biggest mess. She had the elderflower sour, which was a nice blend of sweet and sour, with cucumbers to offset some of the sweet. I usually get a old fashioned, but decided to get the Road Less Traveled, which was similar to my norm, but with a blackberry twist. I would definitely visit again, given the chance. Solid restaurant. read more

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This has been by far our most favorite restaurant. Our table had the fresh tuna bowl, crab bisque, lobster and crab cakes. So so good. Every bite was enjoyable. Our waitress was a joy and we will be returning tonight to get other entrees we didn't get to try this time!! Don't miss this wonderful place, beautiful atmosphere, chef prepared meal!! read more

(with a wink) Upon recommendation from a lovely bartender at the Moxy, we wandered over to Stir--and immediately walked into a whole vibe. Industrial, buzzy, packed... the kind of place where you plan for "one drink" and suddenly you're making new friends at the bar. Speaking of--sat down next to total strangers from PA and Knoxville, TN. My new friend? An oyster enthusiast on a mission. She needed a partner in crime... and I happily rose to the occasion. Raw oysters, Rockefeller--so many oysters (heavy on the James River). Now, the Rockefeller oysters came topped with big shaved Parmesan that hadn't quite melted... which felt a little rogue, but hey--could've been how they were ordered. Oyster diplomacy prevailed. I ordered the seafood salad--loaded with lobster and shrimp. Fresh, citrusy, light, and absolutely fantastic. One of those dishes you keep going back to even when you're "full." We also tried the much-talked-about goat cheese ravioli. And... here's where things got a little dicey. The edges were undercooked. Sent it back. Round two... same situation. Filling? Delicious. Execution? Not quite there. To their credit, they took it off the bill without hesitation. Service-wise--bartenders were hustling hard, but clearly stretched thin for the crowd. Management might want to hop behind the bar and order a drink themselves... they'd feel it real quick. All in all: great energy, fun crowd, solid seafood, and a bar experience that makes the night. Just maybe skip the ravioli... unless you're into a little suspense with your pasta. Would absolutely go back--for the oysters, the vibe, and the chance to meet my next random oyster-sharing friend. read more

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Part of a large group here (ages 22-80) for a family wedding welcome dinner in a private space. Buffet setup, which worked well for the crowd. They had a private patio attached to the dining room--a nice touch that opened things up and kept it from feeling like you're packed into a back room, which can happen with private dining. My wife has a gluten and dairy allergy, and I've got a tree nut allergy, Alpha-Gal, plus a diabetes kicker. Staff were attentive and helpful navigating the restrictions--appreciated that it wasn't a production. Food was very good across the board, which is no small thing when you're feeding a multigenerational group with varying tastes. Extensive bar offerings. I particularly enjoyed the whiskey selections--well curated and worth exploring. The ambiance lands well too--rustic but stylish, and comfortable enough that a mixed-age group settled in easily. Good for: business meals, dates, large groups and private events Would come back. read more

Blown away by Stir. Atmosphere, food, service, they nailed it. Our waiter was kind and helpful, helped us pick out the most popular things on the menu. We ended up getting oysters, a garden chicken, and a chicken picotta as well as the crème brûlée all of it was drool-worthy. The atmosphere was cool, very industrial modern with unfinished accents. They had all kinds of seats like high tops, regular tables, booths, bar seats. We didn't have to wait more than 20 minutes for our table so not bad at all. Make sure you pay for your parking !! read more

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Dined at this location last night. My shrimp and grits were not good. Too much Hickory smoked flavoring with some manufactured sauce (Prefer the location in Knoxville.) And the vibe is gone the happy vibe that once was at this particular location in Chattanooga was absent-very few people -didn't really need a reservation. But all the dishes at our party 4 were lacking read more

This place had a really cute vibe. I stopped by on vacation and we tried the oysters which were a nice size and really good. We also tried the shrimp and grits and the goat cheese ravioli special which was a hit. The goat cheese added just the right about of flavor. read more

STIR - Oysters - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

I loved this place, the food was incredible I ordered the oyster Rockefeller and the crab brisket. The service and waitress was amazing . The ambiance is so beautiful. read more

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Visiting here from Orlando and wanted to check out this place. Food is really tasty and the service was great. There was no wait for us at lunch time . Loved both the spicy tuna rice bites and the mahi tacos to snack on. read more

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Came in really late for us - 10pm after an exhausting day. Just wanted a bite and a nice glass of wine. Fortunately they are open late. Parking is a PIA, but beyond that it was great. The space is amazing in the old train terminal. They have an extensive menu with lots of choices for everyone. The wine list was a bit of a challenge as they were out of our first choice and they didn't have a sommelier on the floor. We had three different appetizers , finished our wine and headed out at closing. Would definitely return! read more

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Jessica our server is very accommodating and attentive. we are a big group and got our order in place. they also have a breakfast bar like salads, chicken salad and muffins that u can get snack on while waiting for your entree. surprisingly on a sunday morning it wasnt too busy. only downside was their coffee machine wasnt working at the time. over all it was a great enjoyable brunch! read more

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We went for brunch. It was great. Everyone loved it. The mimosas and Bloody Marys were only $5. They had a bar of a few salads and few light deserts that were included with every entree. We had the shrimp and grits which were top notch. Also one of the omelets and the all American breakfast. Our server was super-friendly and very attentive. They had a nice small jazz band that was very nice. Would love to go for dinner sometime. read more

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I came for brunch and was underwhelmed with the menu. I don't like eggs and thought a brunch might have more non egg options. I spent $30 on their Lobster crab cake breakfast since I could substitute the eggs for another side. The 2 lobster crab cakes were very very small and tasted gross. Their caper remoulade was not good. It had the consistency of tartar sauce but was flavorless. The waitress was nice though. read more

Our service was amazing!! We got the center cut filet, the STIR-burger, and the steak frites! The center cuts were asked to be cooked medium, but unfortunately were well done. The burger was juicy and delicious and the steak frites were amazing! Crunch fries and a delicious tangy sauce. We had Chloe as our waiter and she was an amazing waitress!!!!! read more

STIR - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

My husband and I were looking for a somewhat unique, well-appointed place to celebrate our first anniversary and STIR did not disappoint! The service was fantastic, Shelby was attentive, prompt, welcoming, and knowledgeable. The ambience was perfect for what we were wanting. Not too quiet but also not too loud. A good balance of low lighting without struggling to see the menu or each other. Being set in the train station, the architecture was beautiful and added flavor to our celebration. I ordered the Strawberry Moon Sangria. Certainly not a strong drink, but very tasty. Sweeter and less of a punch than a typical sangria. We also shared a Chef's board. The pepper jelly had great flavor, not too sweet. The board was well-appointed with a decent variety of charcuterie. For dinner, I had the Steak Frites. The steak's seasoning was well balanced, not too salty. It was tender and thick, with obvious quality of cut. The steak fries (as labeled in the menu) weren't what I would consider typical of either steak fries or frites, but they were good and freshly cut, albeit a little brown and soft for my taste. The house made steak sauce base was very good. A great blend of spice, savory, and sweet with hints of sriracha. My husband enjoyed his mahi bowl. The mahi was fried and crisp with a heat from the pineapple sauce that was a slow burn, building as he enjoyed his meal. A great night! Will make another stop here next time we are in town. read more

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Great experience at Stir, I had the Dover Sole and my husband had the Shrimp Scampi. Both were excellent. Fir drinks, my husband had the old fashioned and I had a blackberry bramble. While we are not regular drinkers, the drinks were way too strong for our taste. We ended the evening with the chocolate cake which was also excellent. We will be back! Its hard to find a resturant that delivers on flavor, quality, and service but STIR does! read more

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Markie was an amazing server! So nice and attentive and it was so sweet of her to write us a list of Chattanooga recommendations since we're visiting. Great experience!! read more

This was the second time we have been to Stir and it was amazing as usual! Karlie was our server and she was the best! We sat outside on a beautiful day and the food never disappoints. read more

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From being seated quickly to the bill being correct, the entire experience was wonderful. The server was very attentive and the food was magnificent. I highly recommend! read more

YESSIR TO STIR | espresso martinis & sliders? Yessir! The Tillamook Sliders + Crab Bisque + Seared Scallops were the perfect way to girl dinner, before girl dinner was even a thing. Top it off with a frothy espresso martini and call it the perfect night out. I wasn't a HUGE fan of the seared scallops being on top of a bed of roasted vegetables, they seemed a bit basic. But the scallops were still cooked perfectly. Service was a little slow while we were seated on the nearly empty patio. We had little to no service, like we were an afterthought. Even so, we ordered, ate quickly and were back at our hotel within an hour and a half. Overall, I will definitely be back next time I'm in town - STIR is the perfect spot for a quick bite and drinks! read more

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The building was attractive. We had 8:00 reservations but there were only a handful of tables occupied and no one was at the bar. The food was subpar and the service was questionable at best. We ordered oysters as an appetizer and they arrived about a minute before our entrees. Halfway through our meal, with 7 oysters left on the platter, Kyla asked if we wanted to "scoop them out" so she could take the plate. The lobster Mac n cheese was large but the lobster was overcooked. Seared tuna was overcooked (on one side), the fried mahi bowl and tuna poke bowl were large and prepared the best of the 4 entrees. We asked about dessert choices and were told "chocolate cake, cheese cake, and creme brûlée" She then said "Oh, we have an eggnog creme brûlée". I asked if the cheese cake was plain she reluctantly said "It's matcha, but I don't tell people that because you can't taste it". I explained that those details would be important to me. I was going to ask for details on the other options but I gave up. Not trusting the generic descriptions at that point we said thank you and we would pass on dessert tonight. At that point we really just wanted the check to leave. Upon receiving the check we asked about validating parking since it was on the website. There's an entire section on parking on the website. They obviously need to provide a map of parking since it's a very specific gravel lot. She said she hasn't looked at the site, but the only lot they valid is "2 blocks behind the restaurant in front of the flats apartments and I'm sure it's not the one you parked in". She then walked over to the corner near the raw seafood and proceeded to cough into her hand then deliver food to a table. Entrees all below $31 unless "market price". read more

Overpriced okay food. Nothing to go back for. Service was good. Ambiance is nice. Presentation is good but quality of the meals was less than expected. read more

The food was delicious we enjoyed everything from the service to the staff. Everything was pristine.

Our first dinner on our trip this summer and it was a disappointment. The service was really great but not the food unfortunately. Nice decor and lots of seating options, indoor and outdoor as well as around the bar. They also have a selection of mocktails which I tried the mocktail martini, and it was delicious. For appetizer we split a wedge salad, which had good flavors. However the main entree which the waitress told us was a popular dish did not do well. The halibut was completely dry and way overcooked and the farro needed to be cooked more too hard. The waitress could tell we were not happy and she did give us 25% off, which was a nice gesture. read more

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This restaurant never disappoints! We have been going here over 7 years and we love brunch! The brunch salad/dessert buffet is a great plus! The mimosas are always delicious! The food, you can't go wrong. I had the shrimp and grits and it is consistently good over the years. The sandwiches and burgers are so good. There really isn't an item we don't like. We love their oysters, too! Service is always friendly, We sat on the patio this time because we had our dogs, which was so nice they were accomodating for that. We love the cute vibe. Definitely a must if you're in Chattanooga! read more

Had a very nice meal at STIR. The food was tasty and the portions were generous. We especially enjoyed the chicken bites. The deviled eggs were solid. The Mahi bites were outstanding. The rice that came with the meal was not as flavorful as I would have liked. However the fish bites more than made up for the rice. The filet mignon was extremely tender and flavorful. Our waiter was knowledgeable and friendly. We were seated in corner booth that was intimate and well lit. Stylish interior decor. We will visit again next week visit Chattanooga. read more

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We were looking for a place to eat before an evening kayak trip and STIR came up as one of the favorite places in Chattanooga. We asked if we would be ok to come in in our kayaking gear and they said it was fine and made a reservation for us. When I tell you this was the best meal of our trip. We didn't get to sample any of the cocktails (because we were heading out for a two hour paddle), but my steak salad was one of the best things I ever put in my mouth. Our server, Joseph, was incredibly knowledgable and offered great suggestions about everything. The menu is familiar yet eclectic, and the decor is gorgeous and welcoming. read more

STIR - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

Holy crap this place is good! We sat at the bar and during our first visit, bartender Courvoisier, made the experience! But the second time, we also sat at the bar and received stellar service! In addition, the food is tasty, the menu is creative, and everything's well prepared. One complaint on both visits, something came out cold. Both times, the food was whisked away and replaced with hot dishes. Granted, this shouldn't happen, but I can't imagine it getting handled any better than it was. This will be on our regular brunch rotation! read more

We had drinks at the bar on a lively Friday night. It was busy and bustling, lovely with the windows open.

Excellent, service. The Halibit piccata was a bit dry and the tuna poke bowl needed a bit of ponzu sauce on the vegetables, but in all it was good. read more

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Stir is a Resturant which surely fascinates you because of it's Chattanooga downtown location . They generally have a long wait so call and reserve in advance. While waiting they have a nice area which you can walk around and visit the older train and hotel nearby. They have a valet parking so we don't have to keep Looking for parking. They have some nice cocktails and a decent menu. Food and service was good. read more

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Stir has a beautiful interior with high ceilings located in the old train station. It's known for its bar but we went for lunch. There's plenty of seating and good for large groups as well. We ordered truffle fries, crispy mahi bowl, and a sesame steak bowl. Everything was absolutely delicious. Those were some of the best truffle fries I've had. The steak bowl had a really great flavor and highly recommend. The mahi bowl is slightly sweeter than I had hoped but still enjoyed it read more

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Had a chance to visit STIR with a group from work this past week and was nicely surprised! We had 14 in the group and our service was very good. Everything from drinks to apps to entrees came out very timely. Great location with nice patio area. I had the seared sesame tuna it was very fresh and cooked perfectly! I tried the cold seafood salad that someone else ordered super refreshing very flavorful. Will be on the list for my next visit. read more

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We found this place in a strip of other restaurants but it stood out because it was packed even on a rainy night (always a good sign). The space is beautiful--upscale rustic--and the host got us seated faster than expected. Our server, Sarah, was amazing: super knowledgeable, funny, and on top of everything. She never left us hanging. I got the tuna poke bowl, my boyfriend had the lobster + shrimp mac and cheese--both were incredible. We also got drinks: his Chattanooga sour was very good, and my elderflower sour was easily one of the best drinks of the trip. Everything tasted super fresh, and Sarah told us most of the menu is made from scratch--including their custom ice!! Such a great experience. We left full and happy, and would 100% come back. read more

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Always enjoy my visits here. Good service, great vibe, great food. I'm from Pennsylvania, but always come to Stir when in Chattanooga!

Went for breakfast. When you order from their breakfast section they also include a small buffet. Two of us chose oyster's and they were yummy and just the right size. The drinks were good and the price was right. We were headed for the choo choo gift shop for our visiting friends. What an amazing little shop, very unique things. read more