We've reached the mid-week mark of BURGER WEEK in Chattanooga and today we visited a new spot for…read moreme up on Signal Mountain, Civil Provisions & Bar. If you've been up on Signal Mountain, you know just how beautiful that setting is. Civil Provisions is a cute spot, with equal seating inside and out. While I was there to sample their burger entry, everyone else ordered off menu, which from my perspective, was underwhelming. I'm not exactly sure what this place is trying to be, based upon their everyday menu. While our server was very pleasant, overall, service was very slow. The food, and this was a consistent theme at our table, was just average. As much as I enjoyed the setting, there is nothing from my experience that will stimulate my return. There are just too many superior options in town.

WOW!! So glad we stopped here for lunch!! It was hard to choose from the great selections on the…read moremenu. We decided on the Gyro sandwich and Chicken salad sandwich with the Parmesan fries. Our meals were fantastic. Our server was new and very attentive and polite and friendly. We had to order dessert because they had Tiramisu and cheesecake. The Tiramisu was SPOT ON with delicious coffee flavor, cookies dunked perfectly and not mushy, a nice layer of cream too... loved every bite. The cheesecake was really excellent as well. The restaurant is decorated well and has great ambiance... plenty of tables, a really inviting bar... and outside eating area with doors open during a beautiful day. Really loved this place and will definitely be back.

Camila was truly an exceptional dining experience. The service was impeccable--attentive,…read moreknowledgeable, warm, and perfectly timed. And the food... absolutely outstanding. Every dish was thoughtful, beautifully executed, and layered with incredible flavor. Our party of six shared plenty of "you have to try this" moments around the table, and every dish felt memorable. The owner, chefs, and entire staff made the evening feel genuinely special. Beautiful food, wonderful hospitality, and an experience we'll be talking about for a long time. Bravo, Camila!

We are from California and have high expectations. That being said, the food was delicious, the…read moredrinks refreshing, and the staff were friendly and delightful. We arrived as customers and left as friends. A shout out to the owner, Jorge and Natcia!!! Thank you,

Phenomenal. Incredible food! I love this place and always recommend it to anyone looking for a…read morebrunch spot!

The food was mediocre, and the service was practically nonexistent. I waited for at least 15…read moreminutes for a server to even approach our table and after we ordered, we didn't see that server again until we had to send another server to get our check and leave I will never enter that place again and they really need to train their cooks to cook eggs, especially in a brunch place. And they were weren't that busy when I went in there, so there is no excuse as far as I'm concerned.

Stopped here for drinks before dinner. We walked in around 5:00 and no one was there, and usually…read morethat tells me to leave. But the bar area was very cool, plus they had a side lounge area with a fireplace and comfy chairs, so we decided to stay. Glad we did! I started with a Margarita, which was very good, then had a Barrel-Aged Old Fashioned also very good. Others in our group ordered the Main Squeeze and absolutely loved them. They also have a great outdoor seating area with a fire pit, which would be a perfect spot on a cool evening. Service was okay and could have been a little better, but the drinks and overall setup of the place were great. Hope people in Chattanooga give this place a try. Cheers!

As soon as you enter the doors you are greeted, the service is kind all around. The drinks are a…read moregreat price on happy hour and they have a great white and red wine on the menu to pair with the food. The Mac and cheese was very watery and lacked flavor, the tacos were good but not enough to want to order again, the goat cheese Balls were crisp, sweet and tasty. They have indoor and outdoor seating offered both are comfortable.

One last time before we left: here for a quick Sunday Brunch…read more Had the lovely Raven and hubby ordered the blackened mahi sandwich; nothing for me as I had already eaten. Great food, great ambiance, and Raven was also excellent!! Will definitely return if I travel back to Chattanooga.

As someone who loves trying local restaurants when I travel, Old Gilman Grill was one of my…read morefavorite meals during my Chattanooga trip. I was staying at Hotel Clemons and it was an easy walk from the hotel. We started with the pork belly appetizer, had the salmon for dinner, and ordered a couple of cocktails. Everything was excellent. The service was just as good as the food. Kate took great care of us and made the experience feel warm and welcoming from start to finish. The vibe is what I loved most. It feels elevated without being pretentious. Think fine dining quality food with a relaxed atmosphere where you can actually enjoy yourself and have a conversation. If you're visiting Chattanooga and looking for a nice dinner spot, I'd definitely recommend adding this to your list. Next time I'm in town, I'll be back to try more of the menu. Panda Ratings Date Night: 9/10 ‍ Girls Night or Brunch: 9/10 ‍‍‍ Family Friendly: 6/10 Husband Hunting: 3/10 Not really a singles scene, but absolutely a great place for a date, catching up with friends, or treating yourself to

We didn't know what to expect from the restaurant, meaning that we had made reservations just from…read moreYelp and some Ai description pointers. This is an open floor plan, modern decor restaurant complete with a lengthy bar area. It is very open and modern except for the kitchen, which remains partially visible through windows from the main dining area. It was a Wednesday night and was surprisingly slow at 6:30, in terms of the crowd, or lack thereof, with only three other tables occupied during our visit. Our server, Jonathon, was very polite, attentive, and professional. Especially in contrast to my observation of the other server, whom I observed going through the motions of waiting in tables like a bored veteran server who might have been half drunk. Just an observation, but he kind of had our attention while serving a nearby table. He clearly knew what he was doing and mostly pulled off a good job, it was mostly timing and tone of voice and the way he was gliding across the room. Good for that guy. It was pasta night and that meant pasta specials, so I figured this was one of those, "our best game" dishes and ordered the bolognese with rigatoni. I also ordered the Appalachian Salad, which was spinach, radicchio, blue cheese, pine nuts, 5 oz beef tenderloin tip, red wine vinaigrette. I asked for medium rare and got well done. But both were fantastic. I did not think the bolognese would satisfy my appetite, it was filling, but I did t want to be hungry an hour later and the steak with salad deliciously helped. My wife had the herb crusted salmon, chive-pepper-corn couscous ragout, fried basil. And there was a lot of couscous, probably a cup and a half if not two cups. This too was delicious. I was intrigued by one menu item we did not try for $25 as an appetizer, deep fried egg yolks with crème fraiche and caviar. I know to get that, the yolks must be frozen, then breaded and fried to be crisp on the outside but runny yolk inside. I couldn't interest my wife in this adventure, but someone else try them and let us know? Staff were all very hospitable. Free valet parking for a couple of hours, right at the entrance in fact. Value was reasonable and good quality, quantity and flavors were very good. It didn't blow us away, but we were not disappointed. The only crazy thing was $14 for a small pour on a glass of Chardonnay, but that's the way it goes for dining out nowadays. This was a decent choice for our dinner out while visiting Chattanooga. I will say, Jonathon, our waiter, did a five star job.

Whitebird is a beautiful modern space with polished design and a welcoming layout, though the…read moreatmosphere felt a bit bright and open for dinner service and would benefit from softer lighting to create more evening ambiance. The soundtrack was also an unexpected mix of religious Christmas and opera music that overpowered the room. Much too loud. That said, the food itself delivered. Portions were generous, plating was thoughtful, and the mushroom gnocchi--subbed in for the ravioli that night--was flavorful, well executed, and satisfyingly hearty. The menu could use another substantial vegetarian dish with protein, but overall the meal was enjoyable and worthy of a return visit. Half off wine bottles Wednesday was an unexpected bonus!

I recently received Yelp Elite status. In truth, I remain somewhat unsure what to make of that…read moredistinction. Regardless, I owe this honor to a fellow Elite member who took an interest in my often stream-of-consciousness reviews, much like this one. Of course, I confess that I have never needed anyone's permission to offer my opinion. Opinions are like certain body parts: everybody has one. Although I certainly do not pretend to be a professional food critic, it seems altogether fitting and proper that one of my first reviews after receiving that designation should be about a place that is difficult to categorize and even more difficult to forget. La Cabriole has been quietly operating since 1982, when I was in the seventh grade. Somehow, despite having lived in the Chattanooga area from birth until 1997, I never discovered it. After nearly 25 years away, I returned in 2021 and finally found my way to La Cabriole in 2025. Although the Chattanooga dining scene has evolved considerably over the years, the city has not always been known for its international cuisine. French restaurants, bakeries, and similar ventures have come and gone. The owner at La Cabriole even remembered one and actually knew the manager at Paris Cafe, or some such French name, a place that I thought used to be on Market Street. The latest versions are Calliope Restaurant & Bar and Camila Bistro. Meanwhile, La Cabriole appears to have carried on quietly in the background, sustained by a modest but loyal word-of-mouth following. The restaurant is located on the northwest side of Lookout Mountain, at the end of Browns Ferry Road. When we arrived, we were thankful for the signage, as the place is a modest modular-style building with a deck. If I am being honest (#LaReyna), it is not grand or fashionable in the conventional sense. Inside, however, the restaurant has a warm, relaxed character that feels almost like a time capsule: French military uniforms displayed on mannequins, eclectic artwork on the walls, carefully set tables, and an atmosphere that is equal parts country restaurant, curiosity shop, and private dining room. My wife and I were one of only two couples dining there on the evening of our visit. Nearby, the staff was preparing a long table for a larger gathering the following day. The quiet of the room might initially make someone wonder what, exactly, they have wandered into. I want to believe that this uncertainty is part of the experience. Mrs. Geraldine Chardon, the owner and gracious maîtresse de maison, is the principal point of contact for reservations. She is pleasant, thoughtful, and unassuming. She opened the restaurant with her late husband, who was from France and trained as a chef. She came out to speak with us several times during the evening and remembered our telephone conversation when I made the reservation. The meal consisted of seven thoughtfully prepared courses. Each small plate arrived with care and purpose. Nothing felt hurried. Nothing felt careless. I had the duck confit, and my wife ordered the sea bass, if I remember correctly. As I recall, the soup was butternut squash. The chef also came out to ask how we had enjoyed our dinner. The staff was attentive, friendly, and genuinely invested in the experience they were providing. So, what is the verdict? Was it the single greatest meal I have ever eaten? I truly feel that is not really the point. The food was good, hot, flavorful, and objectively well prepared. Still, La Cabriole is greater than any individual dish. Its appeal lies in the totality of its parts: the unexpected location, the intimate setting, the quirky décor, the warmth of the service, the deliberate pacing of the meal, and the sense that the restaurant endures because, without sounding too sappy, Mrs. Chardon still seems to love what it represents. La Cabriole offers something increasingly rare: an experience with a distinct personality. It is the textbook definition of a curated experience. It feels personal. La Cabriole is openly eccentric, quietly charming, and entirely its own thing. In the end, this may be less of a conventional restaurant review than an overly nostalgic love letter to an unusual moment in time. Paraphrasing William Faulkner's famous line about the South: "Tell me about La Cabriole. What's it like there? What do they do there? Why does it continue to exist at all?" After spending an evening there, I think I finally understand.

The service was great as the staff were very visible, friendly and attentive…read more The food started okay with the first 2 courses, but the main course was not well. The steak was overcooked and tough covered in a salty gravy. The Lobster was literally served almost raw. When I pulled it from the brown shell it was translucent so we stayed away from consuming the lobster. There were 2 other tables stating the same. The bread was not fresh and didn't come with butter. We were not able to finish the main course and elected to pay and leave early. Again, it's not the service that was an issue.

Fried Green Tomatoes, were yummy! Our waitress was just a pleasure and we had a booth upstairs…read morewhich was quiet and perfect to sit and catch up with my daughter over a delicious lunch.

Came here for dinner with a patio reservation on a Tuesday night. We were quickly seated, but…read morethroughout our dinner, we waited a very long to not only order drinks, appetizers, and the entree, but also for everything to come out. We shared a fried green tomato and smoked salmon appetizer. The fried green tomato was crispy and wen well with the potato salad served with it. My favorite was the smoked salmon appetizer which came with crackers. I ordered the 1885 burger with mac and cheese on the side. The burger was very filling for me and a bit too fatty for my liking. The mac and cheese was a bit bland but I liked the bread crumbs on top.