wonderful best place in town for business lunch or family dinner - love…read morethem. satisfied Customer for many years.

The food was very good but very pricey. I got shrimp and grits and sausage. Big bowl but a small…read moreamount. They haven't what you get in SC the amount is twice as much. The wife got a four-plate sampler with Mac and Cheese, Beets, Butternut Squash and Grits. Got Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée. It had a very nice glazed top and tasted great. Lots of noisy kids for this type restaurant. Service was very good

Simple but enjoyable for me…read more I got a charcuterie platter that comes with 3 meats, 3 cheeses, crackers, olives, and plenty of fruit. Yes, I ate an adult Lunchables. Yes, it was good. No, I don't regret it. The Forge also has an ample, well stocked bar and the bar manager David is quite knowledgeable about his whiskeys. It's not a very big menu for dinner, but if you see something you want on there, I'd certainly recommend trying it.

We an appetizer of honey whipped feta and grilled toast. This was devine. The ribeye with puréed…read morepotatoes was also a good share. The low score is due to the lack of ambience and the waitstaff needs better training in service. You had two tables to wait upon. Be attentive to their needs. Learn how to upsell, you'll increase your tips. Grooming is a must. If you are working with food, manage long hair. You were very polite, but a guest should not have to interrupt a long conversation you are enjoying with another staff member to remind you of a drink order. The manager needs to work on training in these areas. If I was to rate the restaurant solely on the food, it would earn a 5! Well done chefs and bar tender!

This is connected to the Public House restaurant (which was great). Stopped into the Social while…read morewaiting for colleagues to arrive for dinner. Looks the part of an old style bar with well-worn wooden bar. Bartenders were friendly & attentive. I decided to try The Social Sour, which is basically a New York sour - a whiskey sour with a red wine float. It looks great & tasted great too but I wasn't absolutely sure it was actually red wine on top. In any case try that or the barkeep's old fashioned.

Wow! I really wanted to like this place based on the reviews stating how the bartenders are so…read morefriendly and accommodating. Sadly, as an individual customer, that was not my experience on a Thursday night. I arrived a little before 7pm and I was warmly greeted by Drew. I told her I was excited to dine here, specifically in the bar, based on reviewers comments. Her friendliness and positive attitude assured me I made the right decision. However, the bar area was not as inviting or welcoming as the evening progressed. My bartender was cordial and asked if I wanted a cocktail. I asked if this place makes a good Cosmopolitan. He said "Do you like it tart or sweet?" (Never been asked that before, but I appreciated the question.) I said "tart" and he made me the BEST Cosmopolitan I've had in a while! It was served half in a glass and the rest in a small decanter surrounded in a glass of ice. Great presentation and even better drink! Just a touch of pink and nice and strong. 5 star start! Then, it went downhill. I ordered the Wedge Salad ($9) and the Seared Scallops ($18), both under the "Starters, Small Plates" section. Both were very good, with excellent presentation. I should have realized the "Small Plates" would only provide a few scallops (3), but they were very well prepared and quite good. After I ordered and the food was provided, little customer service was given thereafter. I had to ask for water refills twice. (When I finally asked for my check, I got a refill without asking.) During this time, only one other customer was in the bar. The two bartenders were talking to another employee about a streaming finale one recently watched. Eventually, the second bartender came onto my side and I asked if I could order one more item from him since my bartender never came back. (The first bartender was Josh, which I discovered when I got the bill receipt.) The other bartender took my order for the Pot Roast Nachos (as I still somewhat hungry) and the Nachos were absolutely fantastic, just like the reviews recommended. At 8pm, I left as I was the only patron left in the bar (I wonder why?) and they were cleaning up even though closing was still an hour away. The bill for two cocktails and the food mentioned above came to $77. Then, $13 was added for Tennessee state/county tax and also liquor/wine tax!!! Was my meal and service worth $100, not really. As I left, I saw the personable Drew and she asked me how the evening went. I explained and she apologized that it did not meet my expectations. I said I just think I came on an off night. However, maybe she should tell management that if only one customer is left at the bar, you should treat them with the attention and respect as anyone who came in earlier. I don't feel I received the service I deserved for the price I paid so sadly, I can only provide a review based on this one time experience.

Great food and a welcoming atmosphere. The steak was seasoned perfectly, and the baked potato and…read morevegetables complemented the meal well

I loved the food at St John's! This is a fine dining restaurant and I definitely enjoyed the…read moreflavors here! To start with, they gave a complimentary bread basket with two breads. My favorite was the potato bread. I got the scallops as an appetizer and found it to be really tasty! It had a fruity taste to it. For my entree, the pork belly fried rice, I loved that as well and I found the pork to be amazing. I got a side of fries and I really enjoyed that as well, but the fries was heavier than other fries I'm usually used to.

Started with an Easy z Breeze. They go down smooth. I got the Rubin Sandwich with onion rings. Huge…read moresandwich that tasted great! Wife got BLT that come with 5 slices of bacon and fries. I got Chocolate shack shake for dessert. Everything was fantastic. Service was good. The only thing I would change is the music. It started great and then went to something close to acid rock. Even with the music I still highly recommend them. The food taste, amount and price of everything is hard to beat. Thinking that will tonight's dinner.

Hubby and I meant to hit this place the last time we visited Chattanooga but didn't have time. Make…read moretime to get here. It's a very laidback, non pretentious, everyday place to get fantastic food. The staff is attentive and friendly without hovering. It's also 21+ all the time so if you are looking for a child fee zone, you found it. The pickle brined chicken tenders were delicious and sidewinder fries are tasty and huge. Hubby had the Reuben with onion rings - absolutely amazing.

Took the wife and mother in law out for a change of scenery to the wonderful place called…read moreChattanooga. Wound up at the aquarium for a couple hours and ended up hungry at the very end of it. Not far from where we were parked we found the Wooden City conveniently across from it all (dare I say a brisk walk's worth) with Mellow Mushroom and Ben & Jerry's establishments at both corners. We were given the options of staying inside or being placed outside and we chose (biased a lil) the opportunity of eating outside. We were taken care of accordingly by Jonathan, who is a perfect example of someone that makes tourism worth it, we chitchatted back-and-forth and came across some great options on our appetizers and drinks. While we waited for drinks, we were served water with ice as the weather outside was pleasant but a little too hot for the afternoon... When the appetizers arrived, we were greeted by not only demonstration, but taste above what I've had as of recent. Wife enjoyed the freshness of the tomatoes and cheese whilst I was mesmerized by how subtle and uber smooth my Old Fashioned was. We unwinded and talked about our day here in this city and then our next meal plates arrived. I had the very unique and well presented Beet Ravioli and the wife had the exquisite Spicy Lamb Rigatoni. Immediate upon arrival to our table my wife and I exchanged a bite of each other's plates to give a chance for our taste pallets to experience one another. The Beet Ravioli took back my wife to a time where she made something of similar taste and the Rigatoni took me back to California when I tasted something familiar then. Towards the end, I saved the location at the name of the restaurant, as I would like a near future to come back and visit with more time. Jonathan was an absolute help for our satisfaction in Chattanooga and we are thankful.

Wonderful start to end. Casual upscale atmosphere…read moreDrinks were unique and flavorful Had the Hungarian peppers appetizer (5/5), Rigatoni (5/5) and sausage mushroom pizza (5/5). Ended with the berry and ice cream dessert (5/5) Nothing was disappointing! Service lovely and helpful. Will be back!

Great experience every time and I absolutely love bingo night on Wednesdays! I love getting the…read morecatfish and wings.

Delicious fresh food. Not what you would expect from the looks of the establishment... not in a bad…read moreway at all. It just looks more like a bar rather than a place that would serve high quality fresh meals. Everything was clean and the service was great. We got a high top in the bar area and they had a high chair that was tall enough for our son to reach the table. It was great! We ordered the caesar salad to start.... made perfectly. Then we got our entrees. Pictured below.... Both exceeded our expectations! We got our son the kids buttered noodles and he ate a lot of my chicken that I ordered. Great dinner and we ALL highly recommend!

The food was delicious and our waiter was top notch. We had seven young children with us and he was…read moreso kind and patient. It was our first time there and I'm sure we will be back.

We sat in the bar last night. The spot was hopping. The bar was spectacular. The oysters…read moreRockefeller were very nice. The halibut was way over cooked but that kind of thing happens.

Easy Bistro was easily on every list of "must visit" places when I googled dinner spots for…read moredowntown Chattanooga while in town for a solo girl trip in June. I made a reservation, for one, and asked for a nice, quiet table and this was easily accommodated. I had a lovely quiet table by the window with a view and excellent and attentive service. The menu is small, but carefully curated with local, in-season ingredients. While there, I was impressed by the cocktail menu and they had 3-4 delicious mocktails with no alcohol in them (not even non-alcoholic alcohol which is still nasty if you don't drink alcohol). So, I enjoyed a delicious and spicy mocktail while I waited for my Stone Fruit salad. I chose the following: -Chuck Taylor Mocktail -Tomato and Stonefruit Salad -Casarecce Alla Vodka -Profiterole The stone fruit salad was to die for. Perfect combination of cheese, tomato, oil, sal, and vinegar stone fruits. It was light and refreshing and filling. My caserecce was a bit disappointing and plain, it also got cold really really fast, but the flavor was good. The profiterole was a large size and fresh, but was extremely salty with the caramel and salt on top. Excellent flavors and execution, just a bit too salty for my own taste with a dessert. Decor inside is lovely, loved the location downtown, great pace to the meal and enjoyed walking around the area before and after my meal. I will add this to my own "must visit" list for my next trip to town.

Extremely bummed to leave this review because this was so expensive, but the staff here deserves to…read moreknow they have a server who is ruining the experience for people. For the price tag, you need to be better in service. Our server sat us, took 2 of our drink orders, and then left. Once we finally ordered drinks, she asked "are yall even ordering food?" Once we started placing our food orders she asked us how we were splitting the bill, and made us feel rushed and inconvenient. She snatched the menu out of my wife's hand and threw my steak knife onto the table instead of placing it. I wanted to pitch a fit when I saw that gratuity was included, this woman did nothing to deserve a tip. That doesn't even mention the food. The ragù (somehow wasn't red??), tasted like one big bell pepper with sausage. I for real spent $30 on some Mac and cheese.... It was so boring. The flatiron steak was actually really flavorful but it was cold. The fries were ~fries~, if you can't do that well then you got real problems. I will not be wasting my money or time on this place again. I have no idea how it made it on the michellin guide.

Went here on a whim late on a Saturday night. When you walk in, you have to go down a spiral…read morestaircase to order food/drinks. Service As soon as we made it downstairs, the bartender let us know it was last call for the kitchen in 2 minutes. We quickly glanced through the menu and ordered the Verde Chicken Tacos, Bulgogi Philly, and fries. Though the kitchen was about to close, they still took the time to ensure all the food was cooked to perfection and came out piping hot. Bartenders were friendly and very patient. Food I was surprised to see Bulgogi beef in a bar, but I was pleasantly surprised at how great it tasted. Had a mild spice but a good depth of flavor as it was presented as a Philly cheesesteak, which made sense in this type of setting. From the melted Swiss cheese to the crunch of the bell peppers, the sautéed onions, and the tender beef, you can't go wrong with this option! The Verde Chicken Tacos had plenty of fresh toppings that added to a well put together taco. On the Spicy Piña Margarita, it was not as well balanced as I'm used to, so I would try a different cocktail when I go back. Ambiance We were already greeted by some patrons leaving, and they wished us a good time as we walked into the establishment. The vibe was chill and relaxed. Spiral staircase to go up, one to go down to the basement, and an outdoor seating area that allowed dogs make this a place where everyone feels welcome.

We've visited multiple times during a few trips to Chattanooga and it's always been so fun. The…read morefirst time we got a noodle dish and some local beers and it was so good we came back the next night! This latest trip, we got a ramen and it wasn't our favorite - spiciness that wasn't noted on the menu was really the only flavor. But the crab Rangoon were great, as was the beer selection! The vibe is killer, with tons of local flavor in stickers and ads all over the walls and ceilings. The staff is super friendly and willing to help you find a drink you'll enjoy. We played some board games the last time we were there and it just really added to the laid back nature.