13 Best Southern Restaurants in Chattanooga

“Just ate here for the first time and I have to say that I was impressed!!!!Not only was the food DELICIOUS (literally everything we ate was *chefs kiss*) but the service and atmosphere was impeccable. Will def be back. Thank yall so much.Would highly recommend“

“We have been visiting Blugrass Grill for years every time we go to Chattanooga (from Atlanta) for good reason. We visited again this morning on our way back to Atlanta and it was amazing as always. The service is top notch, the food is amazing, it’s a perfect breakfast spot, and the coffee is awesome.“

“Amazing service, enthusiastic and knowledgeable staff, exquisite cooking and drinks! Executive sous chef Ben provided the best culinary experience my wife and I could have asked for in celebration our birthdays. Can not offer enough praise!“

“It was our first visit here, and we brought out of town family. The food was delicious, the patio was wonderful for kids, and the service was fantastic! Brett pushed tables together for us and was so accommodating and helpful. We will definitely be back and bring all of our guests here!“

“First time in at Puckett's Chattanooga, we had excellent service by Wyatt! Ask for his area if you choose to eat here. Food was delicious, you definitely need to try the bbq platter! We went on Friday night and they had live band, was a great place to eat and hang out!“

“Food. Service. Atmosphere. All 5 big stars! Traveling and found this gem. So very welcomed by warm staff and very comfortable, chic and comfy vibe. Had one of the best Cobb salads of my life. All the food that came out looked and smelled incredible. I’m obsessed with the bar and the stools - could have hung out for hours. Can’t rave enough about the staff, wow, what a crew! This is how a business should be run. Thank you, Public House!“

“Well, my first time here as well as in Chattanooga, TN. Hubby had heard of the spot from friends a year ago. If you a scaredy-cat tourist, the place will look sketchy as heck. I'm from NY and living in GA for over 8 years I learned about the best establishments, be them hole in the wall places! Anyway, you pull up and chef outside on the grill, smoking it up! When you get to the door it reminds me of one of those old liquor stores you ain't got no business being in as a kid. Push in the door and that BBQ small hits your belly hard. It's a small spot they got about 4 tables inside but it's cozy. Menu looks legit. Our family 3 had a variety of selections hot dog and mac n cheese for the kid, I had the wings, green beans and slaw and hubby had a pork sandwich baked beans and potatoes salad!. I was able to get the green beans because they use turkey. I was salivating but disappointed. They were peppery and bland, but baby my slaw and wings were finger licking the whole time good. The wings were a little tiny but VERY tasteful. The kid ate all of his food and he a picky eater, plus he don't eat everyone's mac n cheese. Let's just say no morsel was left behind. My hubby said everything was good he meant to get me the potato salad and him the coleslaw his error my pleasure. He don't eat potato salad but decided to try it, why he couldn't stop eating it! Then, he had the nerve to ask these people, " who made the potato salad?" Glad we sat and stayed and enjoyed it all, they seem to be a family business giving the business with this BBQ. The bonus was customer service was all that and then some!“

“Very economical prices for a great breakfast. You could tell this was a restaurant for locals but you felt like you were a local when you walked through the door. Our server Sherry(not sure of spelling) was unbelievable.She was super accommodating and made you feel like she'd known forever“

“Mary’s plate lunches are the best! No cans in her kitchen. Homemade desserts are delicious. And the grill is manned by Christopher and they will melt in your mouth YUMBO! The staff is attentive to your needs and they love the customers. No wonder they have been and stayed in business since 1918. Family owned and now run by the 4th generation. I’ve even seen the 5th and 6th generation helping when they are “in the weeds”. You owe it to yourself to eat there.“

“This restaurant is the definition of SOUL. All of the food is scratch made goodness, and cooked fresh daily. Everything was delicious, all of the sides, all of the proteins, the breads. If you're a fan of down home southern goodness then do yourself a favor and check this.“

“The best fish and chips I have had!! My husband really loved the Brussel sprouts. The place was fun, had good music and an extensive drink selection. Will definitely be back!Kid-friendliness: They had a good kid menu but was surprised the drink was separate“

“Let's just say everything was amazing!!! From the time I enter the establishment until I left,,,, the food was delicious and the drinks ? wow,and the ? can't wait to come back again!!!! Excellent service,, come see for yourself, you won't regret it“

“I've stopped here multiple times after learning about Southern Star. I keep coming back because everything taste so good. I especially like fried chicken Wednesdays. If you're looking for a treat, try their shrimp salad and mushroom salad - deliciousness!!!“