Where to eat in Chattanooga

Where to eat in Chattanooga

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   Boathouse Rotisserie & Raw Bar

   Located 10 minutes from downtown Chattanooga on the site of the old Sand Bar Restaurant, the Boathouse features oysters on the half shell along with plenty of Gulf Coast fare such as catfish and shrimp. On Mondays, Gulf Oysters are half price! Main courses average $15 - 18, excluding dipping into the raw bar.

   11AM-10PM daily, with their bar staying open until 11PM

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   St. John's Restaurant

   Next door is St. John's Meeting Place, a more relaxed atmosphere and à la carte menu, with bar or floor seating.

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   Tony's Pasta Shop and Trattoria

   Located in the carriage house of Bluff View Inn's Thompson House, with a classic Italian menu featuring fresh, house-made pastas, sauces, and breads. Outdoor deck views of the Tennessee River. Average main course price is $11. Open for lunch and dinner seven days a week.

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   Acropolis

   Blvd. Serving a large menu of Greek fare in a family-style restaurant.

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   Amigo's

   Standard Mexican fare featuring fifty cent tacos and one dollar domestic beers on Monday nights.

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   Bea's Restaurant

   A little off the beaten path, Bea's offers real home cooking. Take a seat at a table, any table, occupied or not, and start grabbing what you'd like off the lazy susan in the center of the table.

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   Clumpie's

   A great little ice cream shop on Frazier Avenue in the heart of the Northshore.

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   Hair of the Dog, An English Neighborhood Pub

   With the look and feel of an old English pub, this is quickly becoming a local favorite. A custom hand operated dumb-waiter delivers food and drinks to their second level where there are dart boards, pool tables and a great jukebox. A full bar with an assortment of over 50 beers compliments their small but exceptional "un-ordinary" menu. Be sure to check out their rotating specials.

   Mon-Fri 11AM-3AM, Sat Sun noon-3AM

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   Ichiban Japanese Steak House

   Located in the Bi-Lo shopping complex, this restaurant has hibachi style cooking and a light sushi menu.

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    Lee's Armandos

    These are the best burgers you will ever eat.a great place to order in or carry out, a true mom and pop joint.it also has various other locations throughout Chattanooga.

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    Lupi's Pizza Pies

    The Chattanooga Pulse calls Lupi's tomato sauce "the city's best" and their calzones are "football-sized." Casual, family dining.

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    Marsha's Backstreet Cafe

    Local home cookin' - every day a different set of main courses. Everything from turnip greens, to fried okra and meatloaf. When you think of homestyle southern cookin', you'll think of Marsha's.

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    Mellow Mushroom

    Part of the Atlanta-based chain featuring Spring Water-based dough and excellent ingredients. Next to the Bijou Movie Theater and less than a block from the Aquarium, the 1960s and 70s-themed pizzeria features outdoor seating. Casual, family dining.

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    Pickle Barrel

    Housed in the historic Park Plaza building, a unique triangular building with traditional Victorian architecture. Serves a wide range of pub foods to a wide range of customers. Casual environment with some outdoor seating.

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    River Street Deli

    A New York deli sitting in Coolidge Park. These fantastic deli sandwiches from an actual New Yorker are perfect fare for a day lounging in the park. Open for lunch M-Sa, but if you can squeeze a reservation, you may be lucky enough to attend one of the famous themed dinners on a Friday night! Casual, family dining.

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    Sluggo's North

    Vegan restaurant in the North Shore district. Frequently hosts live music, all ages admitted. Serves beer.

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    Sushi Nabe of Kyoto

    Open 7 days. Some of the best Sushi in Chattanooga. Located inside Coolidge Park, this restaurant is extremely convenient and serves fantastic food. Not only is traditional sushi available, but also simpler fare such as Chicken Teriyaki. If you're eating sushi, keep in mind that rolls are 6 pieces and Nigiri are 2. The bill at the end of the meal depends on how much and what you ate! Casual, family dining.

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    Sweet Basil Thai Cuisine

    Fantastic Thai food tucked away along Brainerd Road, near Hooters and Eastgate Town Center.

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    Wally's Restaurant

    Breakfast from 6AM-11AM. Classic meat-and-three (vegetables) style restaurant that has been serving Chattanooga for over 70 years.

    Mon-Fri 6AM-8PM, Sat 6AM-2PM

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    Zarzour's Restaurant

    This fabulous "meat and 3" defines down-home atmosphere. Established in 1918, it's certainly one of Chattanooga's oldest establishments. The menu changes daily, but you can always get the best burger in town. Featured in Gourmet magazine and the book "Road Food".

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    J Alexander's Restaurant

    2215 Hamilton Pl Blvd

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    Hana Steak & Sushi

    Blvd. Hibachi style Japanese cooking as well as sushi.

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    Mr. T's Pizza

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    Purple Daisy Picnic Cafe

    Great, homestyle barbeque. Have the "dirt pie" for dessert!

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Chattanooga (CC BY-SA 4.0).