The best restaurants in Chattanooga

63 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Merv’s

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When you just need a legit, old-school burger and crispy fried everything, Merv’s has your weeknight handled. Grab a juicy classic, share a…

713 Mountain Creek Rd

“When you just need a legit, old-school burger and crispy fried everything, Merv’s has your weeknight handled. Grab a juicy classic, share a basket of something golden, then roll into the back room for arcade buttons and a friendly pool-table grudge match.”

Pizzanooga

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From quick slice runs to a pie for the crew, Pizzanooga is slinging scratch-made dough, house sauce, and super-fresh toppings with serious…

6333 E Brainerd Rd

“From quick slice runs to a pie for the crew, Pizzanooga is slinging scratch-made dough, house sauce, and super-fresh toppings with serious local pride. Treat yourself this week to a handcrafted, Chattanooga-born pizza that tastes like your neighborhood finally got the upgrade it deserved.”

From the Chattanooga newsletter, August 7, 2026

Giardino

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Giardino is the kind of Italian spot that keeps things relaxed while turning out the classics with real care. Think a tight dinner menu, a…

2503 Westside Dr

“Giardino is the kind of Italian spot that keeps things relaxed while turning out the classics with real care. Think a tight dinner menu, a proper drink list, and vibes ideal for catching up with friends... basically a no-brainer when you want comfort that still feels special.”

From the Chattanooga newsletter, August 3, 2026

Kai Bistro

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Asian fusion eats including burgers, burritos, noodles and dumplings served in a relaxed space or on the patio.

625 E Main St

“Asian fusion eats including burgers, burritos, noodles and dumplings served in a relaxed space or on the patio.”

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Kim Kitchen

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Friendly eatery serving flavorful beef soups (pho) and egg rolls, plus coffee.

5731 TN-153 #109 (Hixson)

“Friendly eatery serving flavorful beef soups (pho) and egg rolls, plus coffee.”

Sugar's Ribs

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Barbecued meats & simple sides in a casual setting with indoor & outdoor seating.

2450 15th Ave

“Barbecued meats & simple sides in a casual setting with indoor & outdoor seating.”

Super Pho and Grill

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Japanese entrees, sushi & other familiar Asian dishes top the menu at this unassuming establishment.

7003 Lee Hwy #1731

“Japanese entrees, sushi & other familiar Asian dishes top the menu at this unassuming establishment.”

Rib & Loin

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No-frills spot for BBQ, mac 'n' cheese, fried okra & more in relaxed, family-friendly surrounds.

5946 Brainerd Rd

“No-frills spot for BBQ, mac 'n' cheese, fried okra & more in relaxed, family-friendly surrounds.”

Hello Monty

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Trendy restaurant and microbrewery serving elevated comfort food, plus draft cocktails.

306 W Main St

“Trendy restaurant and microbrewery serving elevated comfort food, plus draft cocktails.”

Edley's Bar-B-Que

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BBQ joint providing slow-smoked dishes & traditional Southern sides, plus fried chicken & catfish.

205 Manufacturers Rd Ste 110

“BBQ joint providing slow-smoked dishes & traditional Southern sides, plus fried chicken & catfish.”

Mr. Burrito Grill

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Casual restaurant serving up Mexican dishes such as tortilla bowls, burritos, and nachos, plus beer.

3516 Dayton Blvd

“Casual restaurant serving up Mexican dishes such as tortilla bowls, burritos, and nachos, plus beer.”

Basecamp Bar and Restaurant

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Casual pub serving craft beer & comfort chow in rustic-chic surrounds with a cozy patio.

346 Frazier Ave A

“Casual pub serving craft beer & comfort chow in rustic-chic surrounds with a cozy patio.”

City Cafe Diner

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Old-school 24/7 diner serving hearty portions of American fare, all-day breakfast & desserts.

511 Broad St

“Old-school 24/7 diner serving hearty portions of American fare, all-day breakfast & desserts.”

Barque BBQ

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Barbecued Texas-style eatery offering brisket, chicken, pulled pork and ribs, and more.

2309 E Main St

“Barbecued Texas-style eatery offering brisket, chicken, pulled pork and ribs, and more.”

Sushi City

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Fresh sushi buffet spot with a robot server and Japanese comfort food.

6921 Lee Hwy

“Fresh sushi buffet spot with a robot server and Japanese comfort food.”

Puckett's Restaurant

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Warm eatery for smoked meats, such as brisket and pulled pork, plus chicken dishes and breakfast specials.

2 W Aquarium Way

“Warm eatery for smoked meats, such as brisket and pulled pork, plus chicken dishes and breakfast specials.”

Tony's Pasta Shop & Trattoria

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Traditional Italian & Sicilian meals made with garden ingredients & served in a casual ambiance.

212 High St

“Traditional Italian & Sicilian meals made with garden ingredients & served in a casual ambiance.”

FIAMMA pizza company

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Low-key stop for Neapolitan & Sicilian pies, plus gluten-free options, salads & sandwiches.

405 N Market St

“Low-key stop for Neapolitan & Sicilian pies, plus gluten-free options, salads & sandwiches.”

Maple Street Biscuit Company

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Casual cafe serving biscuit sandwiches & Southern sides for breakfast & lunch.

407 Broad St

“Casual cafe serving biscuit sandwiches & Southern sides for breakfast & lunch.”

STIR

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Sprawling, industrial-chic space offering modern American eats, craft cocktails & an oyster bar.

1444 Market St

“Sprawling, industrial-chic space offering modern American eats, craft cocktails & an oyster bar.”

Carrabba's Italian Grill

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Chain eatery & bar serving a diverse menu of classic Italian fare in a family-friendly setting.

2040 Hamilton Pl Blvd #100

“Chain eatery & bar serving a diverse menu of classic Italian fare in a family-friendly setting.”

The Daily Ration

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Casual, locally-owned eatery specializing in elevated breakfast, lunch & dinner staples.

1220 Dartmouth St

“Casual, locally-owned eatery specializing in elevated breakfast, lunch & dinner staples.”

Il Primo Northshore

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Airy kitchen serving simple Italian pastas & mains such as chicken piccata, plus wine & cocktails.

1100 Hixson Pike

“Airy kitchen serving simple Italian pastas & mains such as chicken piccata, plus wine & cocktails.”

Feed Table and Tavern

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Industrial-style haunt with elevated comfort grub such as grass-fed sloppy joes, plus a lively bar.

201 W Main St

“Industrial-style haunt with elevated comfort grub such as grass-fed sloppy joes, plus a lively bar.”

Whitebird

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Stylish fine dining space serving locally sourced brunch & dinner specialties, plus cocktails.

102 Walnut St

“Stylish fine dining space serving locally sourced brunch & dinner specialties, plus cocktails.”

Totto Sushi & Grill

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Contemporary Japanese restaurant serving sushi & sashimi rolls, plus a roster of grilled classics.

330 Frazier Ave Ste 124

“Contemporary Japanese restaurant serving sushi & sashimi rolls, plus a roster of grilled classics.”

Osaka Sushi & Steakhouse (Chattanooga)

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Relaxed Asian eatery featuring sushi rolls, teppanyaki staples, cocktails and sake.

531 Signal Mountain Rd #129

“Relaxed Asian eatery featuring sushi rolls, teppanyaki staples, cocktails and sake.”

Sing It or Wing It

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Upbeat karaoke bar & restaurant known for grilled wings & pub grub named after singers & bands.

410 Market St

“Upbeat karaoke bar & restaurant known for grilled wings & pub grub named after singers & bands.”

Main Street Meats

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Venue featuring a butcher shop & a modern, brick-walled American cafe for lunch, dinner & cocktails.

217 E Main St

“Venue featuring a butcher shop & a modern, brick-walled American cafe for lunch, dinner & cocktails.”

Zaya 1943 Korean Steakhouse

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Upscale Korean eatery specializing in barbecue and steak fare.

300 Cherokee Blvd. Ste 125

“Upscale Korean eatery specializing in barbecue and steak fare.”

Urban Stack

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Long menu of inventive burgers & a bustling bar scene attract visitors to this woodsy modern tavern.

12 W 13th St

“Long menu of inventive burgers & a bustling bar scene attract visitors to this woodsy modern tavern.”

Mayan Kitchen

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Contemporary restaurant offering American & Latin-American cuisine, plus an extensive tequila bar.

507 Broad St

“Contemporary restaurant offering American & Latin-American cuisine, plus an extensive tequila bar.”

Bluegrass Grill

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Hearty Southern-style breakfasts plus soup & sandwiches served in a cozy diner setting.

55 E Main St #101

“Hearty Southern-style breakfasts plus soup & sandwiches served in a cozy diner setting.”

Tremont Tavern

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Cozy bar with burgers, pub fare & a variety of beers, plus live music, sports on TV & trivia nights.

1203 Hixson Pike

“Cozy bar with burgers, pub fare & a variety of beers, plus live music, sports on TV & trivia nights.”

Aretha Frankensteins

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All-day menu of diner staples, plus beers & espresso, in a funky house with a porch & outdoor patio.

518 Tremont St

“All-day menu of diner staples, plus beers & espresso, in a funky house with a porch & outdoor patio.”

City Cafe Diner

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Old-school 24/7 diner serving hearty portions of American fare, all-day breakfast & desserts.

7641 Lee Hwy

“Old-school 24/7 diner serving hearty portions of American fare, all-day breakfast & desserts.”

Mr. T's Pizza & Ice Cream

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Unassuming spot serving pizzas made with housemade dough & sauce, sundaes & cones.

3924 Tennessee Ave

“Unassuming spot serving pizzas made with housemade dough & sauce, sundaes & cones.”

Wooden City

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Upscale eatery serving dishes ranging from seafood to burgers and wood-fired pizza, plus craft cocktails.

203 Broad St

“Upscale eatery serving dishes ranging from seafood to burgers and wood-fired pizza, plus craft cocktails.”

Frazier Five & Dime

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Laid-back, upscale eatery serving tasty American cooking made with local ingredients, along with cocktails.

16 Frazier Ave

“Laid-back, upscale eatery serving tasty American cooking made with local ingredients, along with cocktails.”

State of Confusion

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Known for wood-fired dishes, ceviche & beer in a building with exposed brick & industrial interiors.

301 E Main St

“Known for wood-fired dishes, ceviche & beer in a building with exposed brick & industrial interiors.”

Parkway Pourhouse

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Laid-back Cajun, Creole spot for burgers and beers (many on tap), plus seafood and steak, with patios and a putting green.

801 Riverfront Pkwy

“Laid-back Cajun, Creole spot for burgers and beers (many on tap), plus seafood and steak, with patios and a putting green.”

Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar

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An all-day menu of Southern comfort food with a creative twist, plus craft beers & cocktails.

1110 Market St

“An all-day menu of Southern comfort food with a creative twist, plus craft beers & cocktails.”

Public House Restaurant

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Updated, locally sourced Southern fare & a discerning wine list in a refined, relaxed setting.

1110 Market St

“Updated, locally sourced Southern fare & a discerning wine list in a refined, relaxed setting.”

Wings Town

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Fried chicken wings and fries in a causal setup, plus philly cheesesteaks.

1805 E 23rd St

“Fried chicken wings and fries in a causal setup, plus philly cheesesteaks.”

Sushi Nabe

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Creative sushi & classic Japanese eats served in a casual family-run eatery with patio seating.

110 River St

“Creative sushi & classic Japanese eats served in a casual family-run eatery with patio seating.”

Community Pie

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Hip pub with vintage decor serving Neapolitan & New York-style pizza, craft beers & homemade gelati.

850 Market St

“Hip pub with vintage decor serving Neapolitan & New York-style pizza, craft beers & homemade gelati.”

Mellow Mushroom Chattanooga

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Funky, art-filled chain pizzeria featuring craft beer, calzones & creative stone-baked pizzas.

205 Broad St

“Funky, art-filled chain pizzeria featuring craft beer, calzones & creative stone-baked pizzas.”

Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint Chattanooga

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Bar chain serving creative burgers & a lengthy list of beers in a casual, funky space.

818 Georgia Ave

“Bar chain serving creative burgers & a lengthy list of beers in a casual, funky space.”

Alimentari Cucina e Bar

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Warm, light-filled eatery serving Italian fare such as pastas, seafood & meat dishes plus wines.

801 Pine St

“Warm, light-filled eatery serving Italian fare such as pastas, seafood & meat dishes plus wines.”

Milk & Honey

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Hip breakfast eatery with a casual setting serving coffee, pastries and classic dishes.

135 N Market St

“Hip breakfast eatery with a casual setting serving coffee, pastries and classic dishes.”

Bad Daddy's Burger Bar

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Casual chain serving burgers (turkey and veggie options available), plus craft beer and cocktails.

1924 Gunbarrel Rd #104

“Casual chain serving burgers (turkey and veggie options available), plus craft beer and cocktails.”

Shuford's Smokehouse

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No-frills eatery serving classic BBQ dishes (including pulled pork, ribs and brisket sandwiches) along with banana pudding.

924 Signal Mountain Rd

“No-frills eatery serving classic BBQ dishes (including pulled pork, ribs and brisket sandwiches) along with banana pudding.”

Mexi-Wing VII

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Relaxed eatery serving chicken wings, tacos and fajitas, along with beer and margaritas.

5773 Brainerd Rd

“Relaxed eatery serving chicken wings, tacos and fajitas, along with beer and margaritas.”

HWY 58 BBQ

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Longtime barbecue restaurant (family-owned and operated), serving pork, beef, chicken and ribs, plus sides, sandwiches, baked potatoes and…

4921 TN-58

“Longtime barbecue restaurant (family-owned and operated), serving pork, beef, chicken and ribs, plus sides, sandwiches, baked potatoes and Polish sausages.”

Goodfellas Pizzeria - King Street

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Casual pizzeria serving slices and pies along with bourbon and cocktails.

1208 King St #105

“Casual pizzeria serving slices and pies along with bourbon and cocktails.”

Mr. Burrito Grill

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Casual eatery for Mexican basics, like burritos, tacos and nachos, plus beers. Ingredients are said to be fresh, and portions are generally…

517 E M L King Blvd #201

“Casual eatery for Mexican basics, like burritos, tacos and nachos, plus beers. Ingredients are said to be fresh, and portions are generally large.”

Bento-Ya

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Japanese noodle-house specializes in udon, ramen and sushi, as well as bento boxes.

111 Frazier Ave

“Japanese noodle-house specializes in udon, ramen and sushi, as well as bento boxes.”

Sake Roll & Grill

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All-you-can-eat joint for sushi and hibachi fare, plus a bar for sake and cocktails.

5621 Brainerd Rd

“All-you-can-eat joint for sushi and hibachi fare, plus a bar for sake and cocktails.”

Big Bad Breakfast - Chattanooga

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Breakfast-to-lunch chain known for Southern-inspired dishes, cocktails, and housemade biscuits.

313 Manufacturers Rd Unit 119

“Breakfast-to-lunch chain known for Southern-inspired dishes, cocktails, and housemade biscuits.”

Old Man Rivers Table & Tavern

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Relaxed, cozy eatery featuring elevated Southern dishes, along with cocktails.

118 Cross St

“Relaxed, cozy eatery featuring elevated Southern dishes, along with cocktails.”

Provino's Italian Restaurant

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Homey restaurant serving classic Italian dishes including pasta plates & seafood, plus a kids' menu.

5084 South Terrace #5

“Homey restaurant serving classic Italian dishes including pasta plates & seafood, plus a kids' menu.”

Chatt Smoke House

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No-frills spot for classic smoked meats & sides, plus chili dogs, frozen fruit ices & soft drinks.

416 E M L King Blvd

“No-frills spot for classic smoked meats & sides, plus chili dogs, frozen fruit ices & soft drinks.”

MISSION BBQ

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Casual chain featuring BBQ & classic sides, plus memorabilia honoring soldiers & first responders.

1926 Gunbarrel Rd #108

“Casual chain featuring BBQ & classic sides, plus memorabilia honoring soldiers & first responders.”

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