Dining
RECCOMMENDATIONS, PICNICS, AND MORE
Best Locations For Dining
Thriving downtown Chattanooga has been hailed as one of the South’s top travel destinations, and it has even been listed by the New York Times as one of the Top 45 Places to Go in the World. Chattanooga is a breathtakingly beautiful city and home to various fantastic dining choices that will complement your adventure to the Scenic City. Thanks to the recent tourism spotlight, Chattanooga restaurants have skyrocketed. Highlights of the Chattanooga dining scene feature tasty versions of the finest southern delicacies, including BBQ and fried chicken, as well as a wide variety of ethnic foods and local fare that will please any palette.
DINING
Lookout Mountain
Massey's Kitchen
Previously known as Cafe on the Corner, Massey's Kitchen is the community gathering place for friends and family to connect while enjoying great food and cocktails. Their menu provides house-made artisanal bread, pizzas, sandwiches, and more, all made with fresh ingredients. Massey’s Kitchen brings the flavors and culture of the Mediterranean to the local community through their open-air spaces, authentic menu, and energetic atmosphere.
Canyon Grill
Canyon Grill is a quaint restaurant that offers a secluded, intimate dining experience. Strings of lights draped across the ceiling set the stage for their upscale cuisine featuring the freshest, locally sourced ingredients. If you want to enjoy an alcoholic beverage with your meal, the establishment encourages you to bring your beer or wine to enjoy during your visit.
Market on the Mountain
A small, local grocery store and deli. Their deli prepares sandwiches, salads and more fresh daily for carry out. The prefect place for a grab-and-go lunch while heading on your adventures.
DINING
St. Elmo
1885 Grill
You’ll find the finest seafood in the area at 1885 Grill. Enjoy their coastal cuisine for dinner or Sunday brunch, and pair entrees like their Fried Flounder Sandwich with Southern sides, including hushpuppies, stone ground cheese grits, or sautéed green beans.
Little Coyote
They are a beautiful mix of Texas Barbecue, Cuban, Caribbean, and Southwestern cuisines. Little Coyote brings you a food and drink menu filled with things they love, using tortillas as the ultimate vessel to get food from your plate to your mouth.
The Purple Daisy Picnic Cafe
Don't drive too fast, or you'll pass one of the best barbeque places in town. The Purple Daisy Picnic Cafe is the definition of a dive. This little hole-in-the-wall is big on flavor, offering pulled pork, deli sandwiches, homemade sides, and desserts.
DINING
Chattanooga
St. John's Restaurant
For those who are looking for a night on the town at a fine dining establish, St, John's Restaurant is the place for you. St. John's is a 4-star restaurant known for its locally sourced food, contemporary American cuisine, and updated Southern favorites.
Hennen's
Another pleasing dining favorite is Hennen's Steakhouse. This American steak and seafood restaurant has an extensive wine list and is set in a sleek, romantic space, making it the perfect date night spot.
Ms. Bea's Restaurant
Looking for a more casual place to eat? Head to Ms. Bea's Restaurant for some old-fashioned fried chicken. Here, the recipe and preparation are top secret but guaranteed to be made from scratch using Ms. Bea’s original recipe.
Niedlov's Bakery and Cafe
Founded in 2002, Niedlov's Bakery and Cafe is a family owned and operated wholesale bakery and retail cafe. All of their breads and pastries are made by hand, using centuries-old techniques and pure ingredients.
