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    Sugar's Ribs

    4.1 (835 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    SUGAR'S RIBS ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Ann S.

    Delicious! The pork butt taco was scrumptious! The ribs are an absolute must! Fall off the bone and perfectly spiced! An added bonus is feeding the goats out back! So much fun! Love this place! Perfect for families!

    Pork Butt, Grilled Okra, Cornbread
    Drew S.

    Sugar's was great. Very Mom & Pop vibe with cool views and of course, the goats. My service was awesome and helpful. I recommend checking out Sugar's!

    Grilled cornbread, better than it looks
    Thomas S.

    As always, Sugars did not disappoint. The ribs were amazing as always, but I chose to change it up this time with something I haven't ever ordered before. I went in for the legs and wings. Man, oh man were they good. Smoky and a little bit of mopping glaze on them. Perfectly suited for some of their Hot Lips barbecue sauce. My girlfriend had her go to dish, the pulled pork and she chose the wood grilled okra. Do not knock it, it is amazing. This time we even fed the goats and they gave us a tray of cabbage to feed them. What a fun date night this was. Barbecue and feeding the goats!

    Definitely SKIP the Okra
    Marilyn D.

    This is a counter service restaurant. Well you order at the counter and they bring out to you. We all order pull pork sandwiches. Meat was good but the sauces? well multiple ones to choose from and the all appeared to be watered down. Disappointed in atmosphere and you can't really enjoy patio seating do to the freeway traffic. Kids will enjoy as they can feed goats and overall for the price it was fair.

    Chicken Plate Q for 2
    Megan W.

    We were all pleasantly surprised! My group of 5 split three plates, and there was enough food. We got a variety of meats, including chicken, ribs, and pork. All the proteins were a hit! We didn't love the cornbread or sides, but definitely still delicious. As for the service, you order up front and they bring the food to you. It's more of a fast casual style restaurant, but we did not need much help. We were also surprised to learn of some animals in the back? It was cold out so we did not visit, but definitely interesting!

    Chris B.

    Love this ribs house on the hill in Chattanooga. Known for their ribs, they have excellent brisket and their ribs are delicious. They offer 5 different sauces of their own recipes. Staff crew were all very nice... or they all have that wonderful southern charm. Parking on site.oh they give you cabbage to feed their goats if you want...

    Maja R.

    Got the brisket and pork butt tacos. Super flavorful and did not disappoint. 3 tacos and one side was the combo. We weren't the hungriest so we didn't finish but we split 6 tacos between each other. The Mac and cheese was just generic microwaveable kind but it all did the job. Oh and we got to feed the goats so it's definitely an interesting atmosphere around the place.

    Q platter for 2 , stew with cornbread, crispy potatoes and banana pudding
    Monica C.

    The barbecue is fantastic. They have a wide variety of sauces to accompany the meats, however they taste great without them. As gar as sauces, they have sweet, regular, Tennessee style, mustard, and hot to choose from. The view is fantastic! Especially at sunset, you can see for miles. Make sure that you grab some cabbage on your way in to visit and feed the goats. This is just another perk of eating here. They are adorable. I was a little apprehensive to feed them, but had nothing to worry about, as they are not aggressive. This is a combination self /server restaurant. You order at the front, then the server delivers your food to you whenever it is ready, check up on you, and clean the table when you leave. The drinks station is self service. Great place to stop and get a meal while traveling on the 24 fwy or near Chattanooga.

    Poppers
    Kathy F.

    What a lovely lunch! You wouldn't think amazing tacos would be found at a bbq joint..... you would be wrong!! The taco trio I enjoyed at Sugars were the best tacos I have had for a long while. I commend the cooks, great job! And my husband loved the poppers. The service was excellent as always. Friendly and fast. We always seem to have the same amazing server each time we go. I only wish I knew her name!!! The decor is simple because the food and service is what makes it special!

    Tom K.

    Stopped for lunch with friends, a rib plate and three taco sampler plates, with tea, water, and a Coke Zero were ordered. The menu is varied with several different ways to present your food. Sandwiches, taco's, sampler plates, single and multiple meat plates, etc. sides are plentiful with vinegar slaw OR ma yu o slaw, greens, etc. Our orders arrived after a short wait, the three who ordered the taco sampler plates agreed the pork and brisket tacos were better than the chicken, though my chicken was moist. Two of us ordered greens which came with grilled corn muffins, the other two ordered mayo slaw. We're coming back, there are too many options to ignore. We believe this will be on our regular stop list.

    View as you exit 181A
    Michael O.

    Great stop on your way back from Nashville to Atlanta! Exit 181A. Fantastic view of the city with very good BBQ!! I had the pulled pork sandwich with vinegar slaw & a bowl of Mo' Rockin' Stew. All good! The stew is what they call their version of Brunswick Stew but in my opinion it's more a vegetable soup and very good!! The service is good and quick. You order at the counter then deliver to your table. Just an FYI, no need to get BBQ sauce as you select your table as the server will bring you as tray of their sauces. They have a mustard sauce, a couple of tomato base sauces & vinegar sauce! Yum! Give it a try as they have many items to select from appetizers to sandwiches to full plates!

    Half rack of ribs
    Jay A.

    Ordered a half a rack of ribs, they were good I would give them a 3.5, I am a rib connoisseur and score them much tougher than the norm. Sides were also good but not 5 stars. Service was fantastic!

    Today: Chopped Brisket sandwich and pork butt tacos w/red chili. So, so outstanding!
    Tammy K.

    Been stopping here since 2015 and to this day, best BBQ we've had from WI to FL. The menu is perfectly small and the food has always been incredibly delicious!

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    Pricey for the small portion sizes. The goats were the highlight of our stay. The view is nice

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    Food, Service and View was great! My wife and I enjoyed our afternoon in Chattanooga and Sugar's Ribs helped solidify our experience.

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    They are known for their ribs and the ribs never were tasty and fall off the bone tender! Loved it!!

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    Food was mediocre. Service was good. Sauce was not impressive. It was cool to feed the goat outside.

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    The FEED Co Table & Tavern

    4.3(1k reviews)
    2.7 mi
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    We dined at this restaurant last night while in Chattanooga for a conference. We had a wonderful…read moreexperience from start to finish! Selenna was our server and she was so attentive to our party of 6 as well as the other tables she was taking care of. The salmon on my strawberry feta salad was seasoned to perfection! My brownie sundae for dessert was made even better when my request to have chopped walnuts added, was honored. The overall ambiance was calm, but high spirited. There are large TVs with sports playing, indoor and a heated patio for seating. Did I mention that Selenna was great?? I highly recommend trying this place!

    After a very early visit to Ruby Falls and Point Park, great places, we found The FEED Co. Loved…read morethat they use local farms. We were seated in the large bar area. They have another dining area and an outside area too. Hunter was our server and she was great! She had great recommendations and was an attentive, fun person. Our glasses never ran empty. We started with Jalapeno Cheddar Hushpuppies with Spicy Yogurt. My husband had the Smoked Brisket French Dip - Smoked Brisket, Caramelized Onions, Provolone Cheese, Au Jus, French Hoagie with Beer Battered Fries. I had The Motherclucker - Springer Mountain Farms Southern Fried Chicken, Spiced Pickles, Hot Sauce, Duke's Mayo, Niedlov's Bun. Hunter recommended adding Pepper Jack cheese and Bacon, as well as the Brussels Sprouts with Maple & Bacon. Everything was wonderful. There were way too many Brussels sprouts. It also would have been nice if they were cut into smaller pieces. They had a special dessert of Blackberry Cobbler with Vanilla Ice Cream. This brought back childhood memories of my grandmother's cobblers. My husband had the Brownie with Vanilla Ice Cream.

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    Nic & Norman's

    3.7(197 reviews)
    2.6 mi
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    If your a diehard TWD fan (if you don't know that abbreviation, we're not friends), this place is…read morefor you! I was staying in Chattanooga for a few days, and saw that this restaurant was owned by Darryl* (Norman Reedus) and Greg Nicotero, SX Director for TWD. When you arrive, the restaurant is HUGE. It's two-floors, but I had arrived like the last hour before closing. Near the bar, there were about 12+ people, and I'd say I and another party were the only ones in the main restaurant. If you like TWD decor, while waiting for your food --- take a walk around the restaurant. You'll see many images and props that were once part of the show, not on display for your viewing pleasure. For food, I had ordered for my appetizer the spinach & artichoke dip, which were surprisingly served with kettle chips, instead of the normal tortilla chips. It was a nice surprise, although I felt the "sauce" component was a tad to thick. Nonetheless, flavor was spot-on. For my main entree, I ordered the Coca-Cola Braised Pork Shank (only available after 4pm, $26). The dish was delicious, and the presentation was spot-on. My only critique --- put the corn on the side instead of laid-upon the shank. The flavor of the meat was so tender and although I had no taste of Coca-Cola at all, it was deeply savory and enjoyable. Totally recommend. Service was spot-on too. For the drink, it must've been good. I don't remember the name...either way, I asked the waitress to surprise me. Maybe it doesn't have name. If you're passing thru, pay Nic & Norman's a visit. There's only five (5) of these restaurants as of 2026. It's a beautiful restaurant, and it was a wonderful experience. Total 5/5.

    The setting is nostalgic - housed in the iconic Chattanooga Choo Choo rail-house. More on this…read morelater. The food was fabulous. We had the Dip Trio as an appetizer with artichoke dip, cheese and salmon spread. All three of them seemed best on the pita bread. The chips that came with it were a little burnt tasting for our us. Both of us had the whiskey, citrus salmon. My wife had mashed potatoes and green beans while I had green beans with Cajun cream corn. All items were thoroughly enjoyed. I think burgers are the big draw at this establishment. The service was marginal. I made reservations for Valentine's Day and asked for a romantic setting. When my wife arrived, she asked for a booth. The offered a partial booth which she declined due to being very close other partial booths and they seated us in a loft area. There we no condiments on the table and they seems to forget we were up there. Water was served in a jar/glass that was a little over a pint. My wife ran out of water twice during the meal. The building could use some repairs. There was paint flaking from the ceiling which could fall on people or food. I would have dinner there again.

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    HiFi Clyde's Chattanooga - Food

    HiFi Clyde's Chattanooga

    4.2(422 reviews)
    2.6 mi
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    It's a small chain out of Nashville I believe, but the food is good quality And our server was spot…read moreon. I would qualify the decor as arcade meets lounge meets saloon! It has a good vibe, plenty of seating and plenty of parking in a lot next door. Parking is super tight around the restaurant property, but there is parking on the street and walkable parking as well! I really like their burgers. My only complaint is that I don't like the lettuce they use, but hey, I just took it off and I was super happy.

    HiFi Clydes is part of the Monen Group, a local family that owns several restaurants in the…read moreChattanooga area. This is probably as close as they have to a sports bar atmosphere given the number of tv's and of course the ping pong table. When the weather is good, they have the ability to open up the back of the restaurant to their outside eating area, which is great. When the weather is uncooperative and the outside closed off, I find HFC to be a bit dark, with the motif maybe a bit dated. There's a full bar, with a very good beer selection. The service is always good, a characteristic of all the Monen restaurants. As to the food, there's a broad enough selection to satisfy anyone in your family. While the Philly brisket sandwich I had was just okay and I'm still trying to figure out the buffalo cucumber salad, the nachos and chicken wings were really good.

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    Southern Star - Hamburger steak, chicken tenders, okra,limas and mashed potatoes

    Southern Star

    4.2(93 reviews)
    2.8 mi
    $$

    As that old saying goes, "the old grey mare she ain't what she used to be." I have not been to the…read moreSouthern Star since Covid all but shut them down. When I was in town at lunch time I was happy to see it was back open and serving dine in blue plate specials once again. This place used to be like a mom and pop meat and three lunch spot with really good food. Now they have a dedicated blue plate menu that doesn't change day to day like it used too. Now lunch is on a steam table for hot food and refrigeration cases for cold items that you serve yourself from which I'm ok with. Then once you have made your plate you take it up front to be weighed and are charged accordingly. Now I'll say I'm a fan of this unique concept. I didn't have to choose between hamburger steak and chicken tenders, I was able to have a little of both, with okra, mashed potatoes and Lima beans for $14 dollars. Certainly not bad. All in all as you can see from the picture the food to price ratio is a big selling point on this concept and probably a big factor in sustainability of clientele. Sadly the food quality has suffered a tad from the great place it once was but it's still a pretty solid meal spot, good but not great.

    I have eaten there multiple times in my downtown lunches good place to meet clients and convenient…read moreparking a real highlight in the downtown area

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    Southern Star - Banana pudding -- get in my tummy. Such light meringue and delicious pudding and cookies.

    Banana pudding -- get in my tummy. Such light meringue and delicious pudding and cookies.

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    Public House

    4.5(1k reviews)
    2.9 mi
    $$

    I got the trout as the main dish, and it came with two sides of your choice. I got the Chef's…read morecollard greens and beets with goat cheese. I have to say, this meal was SO good. Every one of the sides looks so good and fresh that I wanted to get each one of them just to try it! The fish was cooked perfectly and was nice and tender. The added little muffin I didn't expect was a nice touch and delicious. The collard greens were SO GOOD. I'd get them again. So flavorful and cooked well. The beets were fresh and the goat cheese carried so much flavor. For the desserts, we got the carrot cake with pecans and chocolate cheesecake. Both were soooo good. I would get both of them again, especially the carrot cake which was so warm and moist. And the candied pecans were such a nice complement to the cake - not too sweet at all. The ambience is super nice and fresh, and our server was so sweet and engaging. The hostess as well. Everybody there was so nice and welcoming. They validate parking if you park in the garage nearby!

    By far the best food establishment we visited in Chattanooga…read more Would certainly come again when in Tennessee. The service was fantastic, the waiter was kind and quick. The inside was really nice and the kind of place you would go on a date. The pot roast was delicious as was the creme brûlée. My partner also loved the veggie sides! Quoting that it was the best grits and butternut squash they had ever had!

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