Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in Chattanooga / Cleveland

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Updated December 05, 2024

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Primo

5.0

5 (185)

$30 and under

Italian

Chattanooga

About the restaurant

Primo, which opened in the spring of 2014, is restaurateur Nathan Lindley’s tribute to his own North Chattanooga neighborhood, presented as a classic American-Italian neighborhood restaurant. Taking its culinary direction from the traditional Italian restaurants of the Northeast, Primo celebrates the rich and comforting dishes that were inspired by Italian cooking and influenced by American prosperity.
As a casual neighborhood bar and restaurant, Primo does not accept reservations for a specific time. A limited number of guests may guarantee a waiting table at the 5:00 opening each night. Also, throughout the night guests may call ahead to the restaurant at 423.602.5555 to be added to the waiting list. The dedicated staff and lively communal environment make for a short and enjoyable wait. Come see us soon.

Top review

Blake

Dined 7 days ago

Best dirty vodka martini in town, and I love the bolognese over the spaghetti squash!

Company Chattanooga

4.9

4.9 (81)

$31 to $50

Cocktail Bar

Chattanooga

About the restaurant

Come see us for our new seasonal shareable menu, featuring wagyu sliders, hummus stuffed endives, and warm pimento cheese dip just to name a few.

Join us in Chattanooga's only true Speakeasy for Classic & Modern Craft Cocktails, accented by an exceptional Food Menu. Come discover us behind our hidden entrance in the Kinley Hotel.

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Bill

Dined on Nov 28, 2024

Popped in on Thanksgiving and were treated to a fantastic experience. Oooh, that Black Manhattan that they make is north of superb. Excellent service, of course, also. Very fun entrance door. You’ll see. 😉

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Chattanooga

4.7

4.7 (2085)

$30 and under

Steakhouse

Chattanooga

About the restaurant

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill is an American Restaurant and Steakhouse serving authentic wood-fired steaks, seafood, specialty cocktails and select wines. Join us for Happy Hour at the FIREBAR® or on the patio for drink specials and bar bites. We offer top-notch service and upscale dining at a modest price. Reserve Your Table with us today.

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Sharen

Dined 5 days ago

The food and service were amazing! Even for Christmas Eve night it wasn't overwhelming, we were tended to and our reservations honored. Our Waiter was also amazing.

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Popular dish

Aged Ribeye

Popular dish

Slow Roasted Prime Rib

Experience

Weekend Brunch

Honey Seed

4.7

4.7 (79)

$30 and under

American

Chattanooga

About the restaurant

Honey Seed specializes in hand-rolled Montreal-style bagels and woodfired pizza. We are fresh, made from scratch and local. We are open 7am to 9pm daily.
Honey Seed also has a full brunch menu, salads, paninis, pizza starting at 12pm and burgers for dinner.

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Matt

Dined 2 days ago

The live music was excellent, food was delicious! Our server was awesome, very friendly and attentive. Would absolutely recommend and will be going back!

Malone's - Chattanooga

4.7

4.7 (277)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Chattanooga

About the restaurant

Malone’s is a storied steakhouse restaurant fit for more than just your typical steakhouse occasions. At Malone's we have a rich history of catering to the desires of our guests, combining steakhouse favorites with bold new flavors in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. We aren’t steakhouse purists; we offer something for everyone and every occasion. Whether you want a premium steak or salad and sushi, we’re here to serve you.

Harry’s year-round patio creates a refreshingly light and airy atmosphere that doesn’t take itself too seriously. You can order from Harry’s menu of elevated bar favorites or take it up a notch and order steakhouse classics directly from Malone’s kitchen. Harry’s was crafted for those who love to socialize, providing a place to escape the everyday and gather for a casual lunch, happy hour, or date night.

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Morgan

Dined 4 days ago

As always, Malones did not disappoint! Fayth took great care of us and we had a great time!

STIR - Chattanooga

4.6

4.6 (2235)

$31 to $50

American

Chattanooga

About the restaurant

STIR is the perfect restaurant to sip a craft cocktail over a dozen oysters, enjoy a night out, or meet for lunch. Located in the historic Chattanooga Choo Choo complex, the restaurant is an open-air concept with a large, heated outdoor patio. We are open for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.

Great food starts with fresh, local ingredients. Our kitchen prepares everything from scratch, and our signature raw bar is stocked with fresh oysters and seasonal seafood.

STIR is famous for craft cocktails. We freeze and carve 300-pound blocks of artisanal ice in-house, age certain cocktails in oak barrels for richer flavors, and place others on draft for crispness and carbonation. The result: categorically elevated cocktails. Our passion for fine spirits also compels us to find and share rare bottles, many of which are extremely difficult to procure.

We welcome Chattanooga to enjoy our unmatched cocktails, fresh seafood, and classic dishes in an atmosphere of

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ColeB

Dined 3 days ago

The menu has an option for every taste and the prices were reasonable. The food was great as well as the service. If you plan to catch a show at the Comedy Catch it’s right next door!

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4.6

4.6 (684)

$30 and under

Latin American

Chattanooga

About the restaurant

State of Confusion features authentic dishes from Latin America, New Orleans, and the Carolina Lowcountry. We serve lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch, with takeout and delivery available. Multiple indoor and heated outdoor hangout areas offer you and your groups a variety of options for dining in and special events.

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Darryl

Dined 7 days ago

Took our grandsons out for a family style dinner. The atmosphere was good and the food tasty.

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Popular dish

Peruvian Paella

Nic & Norman's - Chattanooga

4.6

4.6 (955)

$30 and under

American

Chattanooga

About the restaurant

After the growth and love we felt in our Senoia location, we knew it was time to expand.

Our passion for creating special moments has adopted a passion for taking old iconic buildings and turning them into one of a kind, unique places to create those moments in.

Chattanooga is no exception. We've taken this space at the Choo Choo and kept it as authentic as we could while adding our Nic & Norman's story throughout.

We hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

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Haley

Dined 1 day ago

Our server was phenomenal! She knew it was our anniversary and made this the best dining experience ever! This was our first time at your restaurant, and we will definitely be back!

Forge

4.3

4.3 (176)

$30 and under

American

Chattanooga

About the restaurant

FORGE, located at The Chattanoogan Hotel - Curio Collection by Hilton, offers Progressive American Cuisine with a focus on fresh, high-quality ingredients. Our menu brings family, friends, and colleagues together, fostering great conversation and memorable experiences. In addition to our main dining area, we offer an elegant private dining room for up to 25 guests, featuring a 65-inch TV for presentations via HDMI. Enjoy live jazz music and $10 wine flights every Friday night from 6 PM to 9 PM, adding to the vibrant atmosphere. Whether for a business event or celebration, we create experiences that keep guests coming back.

Stills + Mash, our curated bourbon bar features craft and local beers, signature cocktails, a robust wine program and curated specialty drinks. Full dinner menu available along with shareable plates and handhelds, all waiting for you.

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Angela

Dined 5 days ago

Very special Christmas dinner! Good menu choices! Everyone enjoyed the experience.

Dave & Buster's - Chattanooga

4.1

4.1 (109)

$30 and under

American

Chattanooga

About the restaurant

Each Dave & Buster’s has more state-of-the-art games than ever, more mouth-watering menu items and the most innovative drinks anywhere. From wings to steaks, we’ve got whatever suits your appetite and our premium bar assures we’re stocked to satisfy! Plus, you can watch your game on one of our massive HDTVs with epic stadium sound.

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Greg

Dined on Dec 7, 2024

There was a slight mix-up of our reservation however management sorted it out and made everything right thankful for the management team and our server Ray

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