Well let's just say this establishment needs to understand the true meaning of customer service and integrity. I'm a traveling nurse in town and asked around about different restaurants and was told the food was excellent. I volunteered to feed 20 college students that helped with an event that my company was over today. I walked up to the door and noticed the sign said 8pm for closing and it was 5:23pm when I entered I asked the lady that was sweeping was the restaurant closed and she looked at a gentleman behind the cash register and he said yes. Then said it was only for tonight. No signage was up and the door was unlocked. It's a Saturday night and the holiday season people are in town traveling. Why close early and not have proper signs up. ? read more

The reviews are spot on. My husband wanted catfish so we noticed this was #1. I didn't know I like catfish but it was so good, I'm a fan. The batter was just right, light crunchy cornmeal taste. The catfish was not over cooked but mild and flaky. Fried okra, turnip greens and cucumber salad were all delicious. To top off the delicious food, equally great were the staff. So very nice, and helpful. Glad to find this local gift to the community. read more

Uncle Larry's - Catfish, fried okra, turnip greens and hush puppies Yummy - Seafood Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

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The food is always great here, staff is always friendly, and the food comes out quickly even in their busier hours. Great value for money, and I've never been disappointed. read more

Found this restaurant on Yelp. Reviews were all good. We were traveling from Nashville, TN heading to Atlanta, GA. We were coming up close so we decided to give it a try. Upon arrival, probably wouldn't have given it a second look. Oh, but we are so glad we did. Atmosphere and friendliness was top notch. The food was cooked to perfection. We tried the cat fish, perch and pork chops (both original and Cajun). Great choice to eat. Service was great. I have keylime cake to go. Back on the road, happy and full. read more

ONE MORE RAVE REVIEW! We read about Uncle Larry's online while back home in Oklahoma. #2 restaurant in Chattanooga on Trip Advisor, down-home cookin'. So we decided to try it. WOWOWOW!! Perfectly fried fish, okra, onion rings, and green tomatoes. Everything was hot, crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and NOT greasy. Wonderful flavor! This is some of the best fried fish we've had in many years. Kudos to Uncle Larry and his family! I am totally stuffed. read more

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The server, Uncle Larry's son, was very friendly and efficient. My wife and I each had the steamed talapia, which was the best tilapia we have ever had. The sides were also excellent. I highly recommend this restaurant for lunch! read more

The best food hands down! Great atmosphere and service too! Every time we visit Chattanooga we must stop.

This place is so so so good. Fried fish, shrimp, desserts, fries, fried okra!!! The special sauce and homemade tarter are awesome! Listen, hear me now, this is the best food I've ever had in Chattanooga. Must stop, must eat. Treat yo self!!! read more

My first experience was very positive. Went for take out on a Friday night (E. Brainerd Road), and the place was packed and with more people waiting for tables. The line to place take out orders was 5-6 deep, but it moved rapidly. Order was completed within 15 minutes and was still hot when I got home with it. Catfish was some of the best I've ever had and enough to feed two people with one order. We were very pleased with the food and service. We will certainly become regular customers. As for the one star reviews, I find it interesting that two of the three the people didn't actually eat there. For one it was closed, and for the other "the directions they got were wrong". read more

After a long day of looking at huge catfish, crabs, and many more at the aquarium, our family was hungry for catfish! Easily parked in the street on a Saturday evening, sat at a booth and ordered the family platter. I believe it came with 10 fried catfish filets which were hot, crispy, fresh, divine! Along with two sides and we ordered two more extra, this was more than enough for a party of 4. They have their own pepper vinegar which was perfect on the greens. Cucumber salad was nice and cool as an alternative to fries and hush puppies. read more

Perfectly fried fish. Seasoned just right. Exceptional service! Couldn't be better! I will be back!

If you want fried fish and hush puppies, this is the place. Food is delicious and not greasy. Nothing fancy here, just good food.

Yep, that's right I'm a local. Uncle Larry's on MartinLuthertheKingBoulevard is the real deal. Looking for that old school hot fish sandwich. You know the one. White bread, hot sauce pickle. Just do it. Get the white beans on the side like ya momma told ya. Of course it's carry out. You can eat there, but just roll way with your bag full of goodies or sit on the street at the tiny tables perfect for that sidewalk. Don't call it in when's it time to close, they will laugh and say too late. Made to order fool! read more

Fish so good I'm ready to make the drive right now from Atlanta to get a plate ! Shout out to Uncle Larry for feeding this Oakland boy out here on the road! read more

Stopped in here for lunch. Traveling from Texas & found this restaurant on Trip Advisor. Best fish we have ever had! I had the fried tilapia fish sandwich & my boyfriend had the fried catfish. We shared some fried & hush puppies. $15. This place was clean, friendly staff (especially patient with us trying to decide what we wanted lol), great price & AWESOME FISH & fries!!! This is definitely a must next time in the Chattanooga area! Thank you for your hospitality. read more

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We enjoyed the fish. How do they fry the fish without it being greasy? Slaw was very good, fresh is my guideline.

Great fish and okra plate with them seasoned fries! Man it felt good to eat some fish that wasn't "fishy"! Definitely recommend either the hot or lemon pepper catfish with the tarter sauce fried hard...you wont regret it! Also HUGE pieces of fish! read more

Wonderful down home restaurant with among the friendliest servers and cooks I remember encountering. It has a nice selection of seafood prepared country style. The only mistake I made was ordering my mixed seafood plate without seasoning. They gave me what I asked for perfectly cooked. Next time I'll get it seasoned. read more

Just arrived to Chattanooga and I wanted to find a place exclusively in Chattanooga. Uncle Larry's Restaurant is a great place to eat. You feel at home walking in. The food was prepared in minutes and it was fresh. Parking is in front of the business on the street. read more

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Don't let the looks of this place keep you away. Some of the best catfish I've ever had. We both had the catfish meals with sides. Everything was great and cooked perfectly! The house sauce was awesome, a little heat but not too much. If we lived in Chattanooga we would definitely be regulars. If you like country cooking and perfect fish this is a must. read more

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If you are in the Chattanooga area, Uncle Larry's is a staple that you have to try. It's a small restaurant but the service is great and the food comes out fast and hot. This place arguably has the best fried green tomatoes I've ever had (I can't choose between theirs and my moms). I'm not a big catfish eater but there's was really good and seasoned well. Lastly, my boyfriend had never had turnips before. He tried theirs for the first time and loved them! If you are in the area, you have to try this place. It's solid. For my full Chattanooga food tour review, follow @theboogiefoodie read more

First off the staff and owners are the nicest people ever ... I have eaten here several times never disappointed. They have my vote as the best catfish around !! read more

Catfish was excellent. White beans and turnip greens were also very good. Blackberry cobbler for desert.

I will never forget my first visit just over eight or nine years ago. The restaurant at that time reminded me of my Grandma's kitchen... nothing matched. Very soon after being seated one of the "staff" came out, greeted us and started chatting with us as if we were neighbors or long lost relatives. I have always been a "fish fan" and I was pleasantly suprised to see whiting on the menu. As a poor kid, I grew up on whiting... I loved it back then and I love it today. My first meal that day was whiting (cajun style), greens and white beans. The meal was absolutely perfect and I have ordered that same meal almost every time I've been to Uncle Larry's. I have never been disappointed... I generally order the large serving so I have fish to take home for a sandwich or two the next day. The only place I have ever been where the cook came out and asked how I liked the food. (Don't forget a little something for the "cooks tip jar" on the counter. Great food! Great people! read more

Uncle Larry's is the best place for seriously down home fish and delicious sides. Larry and the crew take pride in showing every customer the best experience. The interior is fairly modest, and you are always greeted and invited to take a seat. All the food is great, but here are my go-to items: Catfish Plate: Two GIGANTIC fillets of catfish are perfectly fried and crispy. You get two sides and a choice of bread or hush puppies. For another 50 cents, I always add the Cajun spice. Hush Puppies: I've never had a piece of bread here, because I am in love with the hush puppies! They are small, crispy, and tasty! Fried Okra: The fried okra is a crunchy addition to anything you have at Uncle Larry's. They are always golden brown, perfect for dipping in a ton of hot sauce or eating on their own. Sandwiches: If you are looking for a smaller meal (but still want to be full to the brim!), try a sandwich. They are delicious, and you won't need anything else to make a whole meal. Sometimes, I will add a little ketchup to a load of hot sauce, and I will throw that on everything! This is definitely the place for everyone, and everyone is welcome. Try Uncle Larry's, and you will keep coming back, again and again! read more

This joint is all that and a bag of chips. I was hesitant to trust Yelp after the first eatery was a total loss, not to mention my $33. You won't go wrong here. Knew we were on to something when we asked at the front desk and dude's head started going up and down like a bobblehead doll on steroids. Personable staff. Okay, for real, they just went with the flow and joined in on our craziness. I don't eat catfish often since it was a staple of my poor childhood. I believe this is the best catfish that has crossed these lips. Cooked to perfection. Light and delicate. I got one with Cajun seasoning and one with lemon pepper. Couldn't decide which I liked better. Also not an okra person AT ALL but because of the reviews gave them a good. Tasty. Drink refills were plentiful. Had great interactions with other patrons. You know it's good when it gets quiet when the food comes and people just chow down. Erbody was happy and full when we departed. Check it out when you are in Chat! read more

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I really enjoyed my meal of fried fish, greens, and pinto beans. The beans were really delightful. My only knock was that it was a fairly long wait for our food to be cooked. The fish was not overly spiced and and in hindsight I would order with Cajun spice next time. This is more of a hole in the wall restaurant, but is definitely worth a visit. read more

Uncle Larry's - Fried fish, greens and beans. - Seafood Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

Walked in and was instantly welcomed by an extremely nice guy who said he was uncle Larry's son. He took time to discuss the menu and options, really cares about our experience. I had the catfish, my daughter had the tilapia and my wife ordered chicken. First both fish dishes were very good, however more importantly, they ran out of chicken. The way the approaches the matter was great and very thoughtful. My wife substituted with the pork chops which brought back memories of fried pork chops we had as kids. Really good food, good portions and great service, not sure you could ask for more read more

You can not go wrong here. Fish was light and flaky, white beans were the best, and the staff is very nice and accommodating. I hope Uncle Larry's is here forever. Don't forget the the "Smak'em Sauce " ! read more

My wife and I decided to stop here for lunch ( i.e. on Friday September 9th) after a lengthy drive to the Chattanooga area. We initially placed our order to go but decided to dine in the restaurant when our entrees were ready. I order the catfish sandwich while the wifey ordered the shrimp dinner. The shrimp was pretty good however the sides (fries and okra) were not hot nor tasty. The catfish sandwich was not good at all as the breading had separated from the fish. In addition, the catfish did not taste fresh. I did not finish the sandwich. The soap dispensers in the restrooms empty and the restrooms were not clean. The issue was communicated to the young lady at the counter but based on our observation was not addressed while we were there. We also noticed the two employees working at that time were talking on the phone for most of the time we were there. Employers should not allow personal phone conversations when employees interact with customers. The employee's main focus should be attending customers who patronize the establishment. read more

Absolutely delicious!!! we order the catfish plate regular and lemon pepper fried to go. We ended up sitting in the car and indulging because it smells so good. The food did not disappoint at all! We will definitely be back I consider their peach sweet tea "world famous!" yes, absolutely the best sweet tea I've ever tasted in my life! Will definitely be back every time we're in town! read more

Wow. This place knows what it's doing. So much so that when we sat down, our waiter pulled up a chair too and pointed to things on the menu we would want to order and steered us away from things we didn't, like the chicken tenders. (I'm sure they are good, but our waiter knew where it was at.) Two of us each ordered a plate of fish with two sides and an order of hush puppies to split.* The portions were plentiful. The fish (whiting and tilapia) was fresh and delish! The breaded items (fish, onion rings, okra) were perfectly breaded; sometimes there is more breading than the actual food but not here. Did I mention the fish was delish? As someone said in their review, this place is no frills. The attention goes the food, not the decor. The service was great and I always appreciate when an owner stops by the table to see how everything is. We came post-lunch rush and while there was a steady stream of diners, we had no issues getting a table. However, I could see there being a bit of wait if you come during the typical lunch/dinner rush. Flavor, quality, portions, and price - Uncle Larry's delivers on them all! *In reality, we should have gotten our own orders of hush puppies, not because we had any extra room in our stomachs but because Uncle Larry's also has Thee Best Hush Puppies. read more

Uncle Larry's - Fish, okra, onion rings, greens, and hush puppies. - Seafood Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

Everything was excellent! The fish was fresh and very moist! I tried both the original and lemon pepper seasoning for the catfish plate and the original was great, but the lemon pepper was a bit too salty for me. I got the cucumber salad & baked beans for sides- both awesome! They had great customer service as well. Next time I'm in town I will absolutely be back! read more

I just got got smacked!!! The catfish is so good. I love both the Cajun and Lemon Pepper seasoning! Oh, I am such a sweet tea snob, and let me tell you, they understand SWEET Tea!!! Definitely worth visiting when you are in the area! Larry's son Terrell was awesome and learning about the history was remarkable. Your gifts will make room for you and if you build it, they will come!! read more

Oh my goodness! My momma was born in southern Alabama and my daddy was from northern Florida. I was raised on southern food from fried catfish to hushpuppies to collard and turnip greens. Uncle Larry's does them as well as any I've ever had. Tyrone and Uncle Larry were both there today. My wife had the catfish, fried green tomatoes, coleslaw, cucumber salad and hushpuppies. I had whitefish, turnip greens, fried okra and hushpuppies. They have a kinda pink dipping sauce that is a little spicy but VERY good. There is some malt vinegar that was great on the greens! Everything was 5 out of 5! Add to that the wonderful people working there and the good time they provide was wonderful. Please go. You will NOT be disappointed. read more

This place is great. Terrell made us feel at home the minute we walked in the door. The catfish was on point!! and the turnip greens were made like someone from the country made them. The food and atmosphere deserve more than 5 stars. I will eat here again very soon! read more

Fresh to order fish!!! White beans were amazing.. I could eat those with nothing else! Amazing service.. clean and fast! Did take out! read more

Uncle Larry's - Seafood Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

YESSSSS!! This place is so amazing. they are SO kind and the service is always on point even though they're usually pretty busy. Everything i've ever ordered was so good and well sized portions. also the smack em sauce is 10/10 if you don't get a couple of them on the side you're missing out. Also family owned and i love to support them! :) read more

The food was absolute amazing. I ordered the catfish plate with fried okra and turnips. The catfish was seasoned and fried perfectly. The okra was superb as well as the greens. The service took it to a next level. Our waiter the son of the owner was super friendly, engaging, and continued to check on us. From the moment you enter to the moment you leave, you feel welcomed and you feel like family! read more

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The food is great, quick turnaround with the food, and great customer service! Everyone is extremely friendly and helpful. Such a welcoming environment to first timers! read more