It was really hard to decide on a rating for our experience. We were super excited to try the 1885…read moreGrill while in town. We went early in the afternoon on a weekday, so it was very quiet. It was also a beautiful day so we sat on the patio. I love that they work with local organizations for fresh vegetables and meat! Our waiter was very nice and fairly attentive. But the food... For the good - the crab cake was delicious. It was like all crab meat with no filler and was very tasty. The pimento cheese was also SO yummy. You could tell it was made fresh and had a great flavor. The pita it came with was fine, a little over-grilled. I was not crazy about the fried okra. I wish the pieces weren't just cut in half, because to me they had that slimy okra texture inside. My gf said they weren't THAT bad, but I really had to push myself to eat them. The rosemary fries have a great flavor and were crispy (I prefer thicker fries but my gf enjoyed these). I LOVE mac and cheese and was super excited to try theirs. It was very creamy and had a good flavor but there was way too much cheese for the amount of noodles. Like the ratio was pretty off. Now for THE issue. My gf ordered the Filet Mignon, medium. It came raw and without the blue cheese compound butter. By the time the waiter came to check on us, I was half done eating. He took the steak to be put back on the grill and brought it back with a bowl of crumbled blue cheese. It was still raw inside. He brought us extra fries, but by the time it came back I was done eating. She asked for it to go and it was STILL RAW. She had cut it, so it was super obvious if you looked. The manager came and talked to us and they took it off the bill, but for a $40 filet mignon it should not take 3 tries to cook it right and it still not really be right. She said there are cold spots on the grill and they're training a new line cook, but it was not a good look... I'd maybe give more of a pass if they were packed, but there was no one eating inside and maybe two other tables of folks outside.

Back in town, we visited for the first time recently after knowing about the restaurant for a few…read moreyears. We got an order of the hush puppies as an appetizer. They were okay, but for 5 bucks...what do you expect?‍. I would say the accompanying butter was supposed to be honey butter, but it seemed like regular butter to me! The server was polite, but I was scratching my head because she started with---"Let me go see what's not available anymore." Shouldn't she have done that before speaking to us?? The atmosphere is relaxed, but there isn't much to the decor. It was just casual.... there was brown butcher paper on top of white table cloths...kind of tacky really. It was busy, however, which added to the noise. Hubby and I both ordered the 1885 burger. Now, we are talkin'! The burger was delicious! . It was juicy and tasty. Just an all around fantastic burger. This alone is what will bring me and hubby back. The loaded baked potato was standard, but good too. It sounds like this experience wasn't great, but like I said, the burger alone is enough to go back to enjoy.

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.

My wife and I ate dinner here and loved the atmosphere, with both indoor and outdoor seating…read moreavailable. We were seated outside under a heater, which was very comfortable. Our server was excellent--friendly, attentive, and full of great suggestions for us to try. She checked on us regularly without being intrusive. The food was delicious, and everything came out perfectly. State of Confusion is a must-visit if you're ever in Chattanooga.

State of Confusion is one of those places that always seems packed, and after stopping in, I can…read moresee why. The vibe is relaxed and social, great patio energy, easy place to hang out with friends, and it feels lively without being overwhelming. The food was solid. Tasty, well prepared, good portions, but nothing that blew me away or felt dramatically different from other brunch spots I've tried. That said, the pricing felt fair. I had the breakfast sandwich and my wife had the Mexican Omelette. The Bloody Mary was actually really good, balanced and flavorful. I was a little surprised they didn't have any stuffed olives (my go-to garnish), and the server wasn't familiar with them, which caught me off guard. Not a big deal, just unexpected. The only real hiccup was at the end. Our ticket got mixed up and I tried having the server correct it. He said he would at the computer, he took our cards and I get a receipt where my card was charged on another ticket. So I ended up paying for someone else's food. It wasn't intentional and these things happen, but it was a frustrating way to wrap up the meal. Overall, I'd come back. Good atmosphere, fair prices, solid food. It's not a "must plan your whole weekend around it" spot for me, but it's a dependable option if you're in the area.

In Rock City Gardens at Lookout Mountain we were a bit hungry after doing some exploration of the…read moregrounds. Cafe 7 was strategically located at Rock City Gardens where Lover's Leap is. Order at the counter and find a table to dine at. All the tables are outside. Great views everywhere you look. Purchased Catfish tacos to share with my fabulous bride. It was pricey, but it was quite tasty. Actually, everything on the menu was pricey. Guess it is to be expected at a touristy place with awesome views. Make sure you clean up after yourselves. Don't want any trash flying away. Rock City Gardens and Lookout Mountain is too lovely a place to allow trash to ruin its beauty.

This is one of the restaurant options in Rock City and the only one that comes with table service…read more The menu is very concise and certainly could use a few more options while the beer menu is decent. The views you get to enjoy from your dining table are hard to match unless you are at a ski resort or other mountaintop establishment. Rock City is on Lookout Mountain so as far as I know this might be the only place in the world where you can look out over 7 states as you eat and drink so that is worthy of having a beer and some food at this establishment at least once in your life. My video review of Cafe 7 (along with Rock City Fudge Shop and Woodland Wonders) is here: https://youtu.be/2xMvwsK0GW8

Happy 2026! We rang in the New Year with an incredible meal at 2nd on NYE, and it was the perfect…read moreway to start the year. I made reservations about a week in advance (highly recommend), and even arriving a few minutes early at 5:00 pm, the place was already buzzing. The hostess greeted us immediately and had us seated right away. Our server was on it from the start: waters filled, drink orders taken quickly, and excellent guidance on appetizers. We went with the tomato pie, which sounds simple... but don't be fooled. The flavors are anything but basic. This is not an appetizer you politely share and move on from. It's plenty for four people, though you may find yourself quietly plotting how to secure the last bite. For our mains, we shared the warm beet salad and the beef picanha. The salad had such a great flavor pairing that even my husband, who is not a beet fan, loved it (a true culinary miracle). The picanha was incredibly flavorful and may very well be the best thing on the menu... except for the mashed potatoes. Honestly, I would go back just to order my own bowl of those mashed potatoes and call it dinner. Amazing service, outstanding food, and a great atmosphere. We will definitely be back very soon.

Came to this place for a work dinner and they did what needed to be done!…read more When you walk in there is a huge candle statue that gives the place a unique energy. Anyone with eyes can appreciate it. The service was ideal, our waitress didn't skip a beat. The food was so good. The menu is diverse and interesting. Highly recommend this place for a date or business gathering.

I came here for lunch with a friend on Saturday and we enjoyed it :) mainly deducting a star for…read morevibes - it was like dead silent in there while we were finishing up lunch lol. It was a little more busy when we came in but it definitely got awkwardly quiet closer to 1pm. They didn't have any music playing and the place is kinda big, plus noise tends to echo, so that made our conversation a bit more public than I would like. The church chairs also were kind of messing with the vibe. Looking back, I'm not surprised at all to find out the restaurant is affiliated with a church. But the food was great! My friend enjoyed her pizza and I liked my burger and fries. I think the burger could have had some more flavor to it and more cheese, but the bun was awesome and the fries were amazing. I'd definitely order the fries again. If you're looking for a vibey restaurant to have a private conversation, this is not the place for you lol. But if you're meeting up with a group or idk... are cool with eating in a quiet churchy atmosphere then this is a good place to go. The food is solid and our server was great. They also have their own parking lot, which makes things easy.

This was...different. Located next door (attached to) the church and owned by the pastors. A huge…read morespace, which functions as the restaurant (and is found under two names on Yelp) and as a gathering space. Hours are funky, and we missed breakfast by a hair, so we wound up ordering off the lunch menu. Service was very good, despite the excruciatingly long wait with a largely empty restaurant. Food was absolutely delicious, and we would visit again. Bring patience with you but do give it a try...

Stopped in here for a pizza at the recommendation of the hotel clerk. Excellent pizza and good…read moreservice. Wish they had a Florida location

We found this little gem after a hike on Lookout Mountain. It was lunch time and they were busy…read more There are inside tables to sit at (although at times they were all full). I had the Rueben and my husband had the New Yorker. Both were excellent. Fast friendly service. It seemed like there were a lot of locals there which is always a good sign. It is also part convenience store so you can get chips and drinks to go as well. Would definitely recommend stopping here for lunch. After seeing the pizza come to a table near us I wished we could have gone back to try it while we were in the area. Maybe next time!

Great food and service My mom and I stopped by The Tap House…read morebefore heading to Signal Mountain, and we were really impressed. The place had a nice, laid-back vibe as soon as we walked in. Our waiter was super helpful and made everything easy -- friendly, quick, and on top of things. I have a gluten allergy, so I really appreciated that they had gluten-free buns and other options. Even better, the bun actually tasted good -- which is rare. A lot of places serve dry, flavorless gluten-free bread, but this one held up and made the meal even better. Overall, the food was great, the service was solid, and we even had leftovers. Would definitely come back.

Arrived at 6 on a Friday night and they had ample seating available. Service was quick and staff…read morewere friendly. I got the crunch wrap and it was just ok. The cream corn was really good. It's fun that they serve water in liquor bottles.

Community table or single party table availability. Some outdoo and bar seating as well…read more Speciality coffees and pastries (gf options too!!) We came for Sunday brunch and the wait staff was super friendly and helpful. Quick service and lovely atmosphere. The toasted coconut iced latte is wonderful! The Sunday menu is small but great options - we ordered the shrimp and grits and the chicken salad on focaccia. Very delicious - chicken salad is spicy served w roasted red potato hash. My shrimp and grits could've used a bit more salt but I loved the buttery flavor with chorizo added to the mix - yum yum. I got a piece of gf banana bread to go they said they could grill it for me. Really enjoyed the experience and food here.

This si a nice little breakfast spot near the Chattanooga Choo Choo. Atmosphere is like a cool…read morecoffee bar. I could almost picture people coming in and playing board games. We got in about 1/2 hour before close and ended up with a single table. I would have loved the community tables personally, but it is never lost when you are with company you like. I grabbed my norm with a new breakfast restaurant: Denver Omelet. Nicely done with just enough brownning to get the maillard effect. Hash browns were large chunks and nicely seasoned and browned. THe most fun was watching people interact with each other.

Absolutely amazing. This was a standout steak dinner…read more Ordered the Niman ribeye and filet. We preferred the ribeye but both were so delicious, the ribeye just had than extra oomph for us. We subbed mashed potatoes for cut fries and broccoli and this was the way to go! The broccoli was so delicious, I love the char taste + Parmesan. We had two glasses of wine and finished off the meal with their chocolate gelato. I'll be raving about this meal to anyone who chooses to visit Chattanooga. Very great service, indoor and outdoor seating, and no wait (waitlist available if there is).

Arrived on a Wednesday around 7 pm and the place was busy but I was able to sit at the small bar…read morewithout waiting. Ordered the strip steak medium and mashed potatoes. The potatoes were tasty but the star of the show as expected, was the steak. It was cooked perfectly with a great grilled flavor and a little jus. I have eaten steak at this restaurant 5-6 times and it is always the best. Beware this is a small restaurant so there will likely be a wait but no doubt, it will be worth it! Highly recommend