American Restaurants near Collegedale

“We had a wonderful server, Joy, for our breakfast April 1st.“

“Everything was delicious!“

“Excellent ????“

“Kristine was an amazing server we will definitely be back thanks for the great experience!“

“If you’re looking for the best Southern cooking in North Georgia, Aunt Effie’s Restaurant is THE place to go! This family-owned gem has been serving the community since 1985, and it’s clear why they’ve been a beloved staple for nearly 40 years. From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted with warm, friendly smiles and the unmistakable aroma of down-home country cooking. The atmosphere feels like stepping into your grandma’s kitchen, filled with charm, history, and genuine Southern hospitality. The food is absolutely incredible—every bite takes you back to the kind of meals that fill your heart as much as your stomach. The fried chicken is golden perfection, the homemade biscuits are melt-in-your-mouth delicious, and the side dishes (don’t miss the mac and cheese or collard greens!) are just like the ones you dream of during the holidays. And don’t even get me started on the desserts! Their cobbler is a slice of heaven, and the banana pudding is to die for. What makes Aunt Effie’s even more special is the story behind it. It’s been a family-owned and operated restaurant since the very beginning, serving love and comfort on every plate. The dedication they’ve shown to Ringgold and the surrounding area for over three decades is truly remarkable, and it shows in every detail—from the quality of the food to the exceptional service. If you haven’t been yet, you’re missing out on one of Ringgold’s treasures. Whether you’re craving a hearty meal, a nostalgic experience, or just a warm place to gather with friends and family, Aunt Effie’s delivers every time. It’s not just a restaurant; it’s a piece of the community and a tradition that keeps getting better with age. Make sure to stop by and support this local icon—you won’t regret it. Thank you, Aunt Effie’s, for continuing to serve amazing food and creating memories for all of us. Here’s to many more years of delicious meals and happy diners!“

“I enjoy the service, good food and casual atmosphere.“

“Great food! Super freshly made and quickly! Great menu and super friendly service! We are just visiting the city but will make sure we stop every-time we do in the future! Thanks for making my son’s birthday an extra special 4th :)! The owners are great and can tell they care! A+++“

“Excellent restaurant, great food and wide variety, friendly staff with quick service. Cheddars is my favorite go to place to eat“

“Will definitely be back. Very friendly people with great food. I ordered a double bacon cheeseburger and the lady behind the register warned me that the double comes with 4 patties, this was a deliciously huge burger. You got to try it.“

“Great hamburgers and salads!“

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I had a fantastic dining experience at J. Alexander’s in Chattanooga! From the moment I was seated, the service was top-notch. A special thank you to my server, Shane, who was attentive, professional, and truly exemplary throughout the evening. He made sure everything was perfect and brought out my cocktail, The (423), which was absolutely delicious—great balance and flavor! My steak and fries were cooked to perfection and tasted amazing. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and thanks to Shane, the service matched the quality of the food. I’ll definitely be returning soon!“

“Since its opening, The Local Goat has been the go-to overnight stop on our I-75 North/South trek. Initially this was because the restaurant was next to our hotel, but now we stop because of the great food. Today, I want to give a loud SHOUT OUT to our waitress, Skylar. She reflects good service and compliments the excellent food of The Local Goat experience. Sky engaged in a friendly conversation with a very sweet, personal touch; we will remember to ask for her on our next stop!“

“I'm from Huntsville al if you would open a franchise there it WOULD BE VERY SUCCESSFUL!! nothing there get near the quality and taste of your food so far look into it it would be worth it Huntsville alot bigger then chattanooga and growing quickly“

“We love this place! It is a hidden gem! The food is great and deserts awsome. We go by boat once a week by boat. Going tomorrow for breakfast for the first time. Will miss the deserts.“

“The food is so fresh and delicious. Great healthy option. Wish they didn’t have such limited dine in hours but love this place“

“My loving partner took me here for the first time for our date night, because I love Greek food. This restaurant was amazingly wonderful and delicious! He ordered us the lamb lollipops which were perfectly cooked and topped with homemade pesto were incredible and accompanied with house made tzatziki sauce. I had the Greek combo plate, Pastitsio, moussaka, gyro meat & stuffed grape leaves and everything was delicious. The restaurants matriarch came to our table and asked us how everything was, which was such a treat. We took dessert home, I chose the Baklava and he chose the turtle cheesecake. They both were so delicious, I grew up eating my mother’s Baklava and this rivaled it and he said the cheesecake was better than Cheesecake Factory’s, I agreed! If you’re looking for amazing Greek food this is the place! Don’t forget dessert, their bakery style dessert display at the front is something to behold!“

“An exceptional course! Not just in design, but fulfilled with outstanding service from the moment you check-in, until your final putt on the 18th. The staff goes well above and beyond their way to make you feel at home because at The Ooltewah Club, you truly are family. For those pondering whether to join a local golf course, please do not look any further in the city of Chattanooga for an affordable experience as a member! I’d also like to personally thank Mr. Derek Montecalvo and his staff for engineering the most welcoming atmosphere of this re-designed and wonderfully established course!“

“We had a awesome time out on our date night“

“The ribeye sandwich was excellent and so were the fries. The waitress is had can't remember her name she was very kind and respectful.

Vegetarian options: They have gluten free food and it's clearly marked gluten free“

“OMG!! we usually go to hixon. so glad we chose diff! hands down better we will be taking this our fav. service personality of staff especially our waitress JADE knowledgeable and all around a great server!! I also left review on Trip advisor! I hope this place leaves you blessed if u stop we sure we're!!!“

“We love Ankar’s Hoagies. The BEST onion rings! The sandwiches and steak in a sack are great too. Take the time and dine in. That’s part of the experience! I’ve been eating here for years. My parents loved it too. There’s not many places like this left around town.“

“Good food, Good service, Great atmosphere!“

“Wonderful experience! Good southern comfort food. My son is a picky eater and actually cleaned his plate! Service was amazing too!“

“I ordered out meals to eat her and some to go . The meal was cooked and bagged and put under a heated area , then our food arrived at our table . Very good food for there . Then we ordered some dessert to go which seemed to irritate the waitress . When I ordered my meal , I asked for half and half tea . I got unsweetened tea , so I asked for a empty glass and a glass of sweet tea and made my own , that also seemed to irritate her . Not sure what's going on over there , but I will not be back . I go there 2 or 3 times a year when in town . This time no way . The to go order was dropped off 20 minutes later , Dried out . Common sense cook the to go order a little later NOT AT THE SAME TIME ! 😡“

“First time at this one. Hungry and stressed out after driving through a hurricane in Georgia , finally becoming a man, and running away from a
giant chemical plume right by where they filmed the Walking Dead. It was scary!!

Hash browns smothered covered chunked, coffee. Server was funny. Fixed everything. Thank you Waffle House for always being there, for all of us 🙏 praise Jesus amen 🙏“

“Love the ringgold Jefferson's! Great food and service! Always a great experience!
Full bar and awesome bartenders!

Vegetarian options: They offer a black bean burger 🍔 that tastes very good!

Kid-friendliness: Two claw machines, and multiple games on the patio.“

“Best BBQ in the south, great for the whole family, NO alcoholic beverages. It’s crowded at times so go early. Very good plate lunch meals. They are reasonably priced for what food costs now a days. They had the best breakfast, but unfortunately no longer😩“

“Had the easiest yummiest catering experience for our preschool thanksgiving lunch today!! Tara made things so easy and smooth! Thank you so much!“

“Easily one of the best burgers we have ever had!“

“We’ve eaten at Drakes, Chattanooga, since it’s opening and never been disappointed until today when a customer brought a dog inside to the inside “patio” seated at the table next to us. The dog was hyper and the man kept scratching it. Next a female joined him and began scratching the dog. The waiter reached down and also scratched the dog. Next time the waiter came by, the dog jumped up on her and again she scratched the dog. We asked to move inside to an empty booth. After we moved the man brought in another dog. Why were dogs allowed in the restaurant? They were NOT service dogs.“

“I’m a very picky eater and when a friend suggested my husband and I eat at Haven’s with him we agreed. My husband had meatloaf, okra, cabbage with a corn muffin and I had the fried chicken wings, mashed potatoes, black eyed peas with a corn muffin. Every single thing we ate was the best we have ever tasted!! I couldn’t believe it. Our friend ordered the pork chops and could only eat one so my husband got to eat the other one. Seriously, it was hard to leave there with out ordering two or three meals to go. Since we live in Cleveland Haven's will see us at LEAST once a week. The girls there are precious and the food is cooked after you order. Such a Fantastic place!!!“

“The home cooking and homemade desserts. AMAZING“

“On our way back to Michigan we stopped in Chattanooga. We asked a local where to get a good burger and he said Armando's had the best.....and he was right.
Just a small diner with stellar service and prices. The burger was great and the service was even better. Super cheap too.“

“The waiter Ellie was the best she deserves a promotion came from alabama An will be back“

“Great service. Food great as usual.“

“awesome food done right, awesome service, clean.“

“I absolutely loved my time at Dave and Busters tonight ( May 20th). Jaz was an AMAZING hostess, server, entertainer whatever y’all call it ?. She was on top of it whenever she saw my friends and I needed drinks!! I would say this has been my most amazing experience here due to hear. Y’all better give her a shoutout cause she reall be deserving it ???.“

“Good food for a reasonable price. *(Great atmosphere, too!)“

“Always a good meal and service“