37 Best Southern Restaurants near East Ridge

“Great service as well as food being prepared for customers“

“Great little family owned restaurant. A group of 4 of us stopped on our way through from Florida and we will be back! Menu has something for everything and it was all delicious!“

“the food is amazing, though a bit sad they change the menu weekly...guess I'll try something new the next time I eat here and there WILL ne a next time“

“Late lunch here and the food was fantastic! Hubby and I both had the Puckett’s BBQ-brisket for me and pork for him. Very tender meat and delicious side-smoked baked beans and potato salad. Friendly server who checked on us regularly. Definitely recommend“

“This is hands down the best restaurant we have ever ate at!! Been here three times this week and we are going back tonight to eat one more time before we leave hopefully Julius is working when we get there cause he was the best waiter I have ever had!“

“I wish I could remember his name but I think it might have been Izzy in the bar area. He was absolutely wonderful. He was especially great with our two year old. The food was delicious too! 10/10“

“Home cooking at a great price. Love their breakfast special…… its no less than a legendary restaurant loved by Chattanoogas locals.“

“Very friendly and knowledgeable staff, excellent bartenders, large drink menu, creative cocktails. We had the charcuterie board and it was fantastic! Will definitely be back soon!“

“First time visiting and we will return!! Food was fantastic- had the Kickin Kay Lynn and broccoli salad. Also the little cookies are so good! All the staff were very friendly, food came out quickly and you get a lot of food for the money - so it’s a great value! Thank you for a great lunch.“

“This was my first visit. I was pleasantly surprised. I’ll be back.“

“Had lunch there today. Fantastic. John and Tyler took care of us in the bar area. Great menu great service. We have a GF kid and they went out of the way to take care of that for us. It’s hard to find a place that actually takes that serious. Usually within an hour we have issues. They actually did what they said they would. Highly recommend.“

“Dinner was wonderful and they made it very special. Our server was amazing. We got to try new food that was spectacular. The server recommended so many good items from the menu. We will certainly be back for more!“

“The staff are great and so friendly. We so enjoyed our meal, food was great.“

“Smoked meat done right. I’ve tried almost everything they make and it’s all been excellent.“

“The food was exceptional but the experience was top notch bc of our server Ray. She was very friendly, very knowledgeable of the food, went above and beyond for us and her fellow servers to help when things got busy. Best service we’ve had in a long time. Overall, one of my favorite spots we have eaten at in Chattanooga. Highly recommend and ask for Ray!“

“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.“

“We had planned a trip to the Lodge Museum and store. I honestly didn't know about Big Bad Breakfast when we pulled in. Lucky for us, because we were hungry. We certainly weren't hungry when we left. I had the cathead biscuit. I'm so glad that I did. I thought it was wonderful. The chicken was super crisp and flavorful. The biscuit was easily the top of my list of best biscuits EVER. Now, I will warn you if you like soft bottom biscuits. This one wasn't. It was crisp, with a perfect cust like texture on the bottom. Just the way I like them. I'm just sorry there isn't a Big Bad Breakfast closer to home.“

“Today my mom and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves at Southern Star. We both had your food bar, and it was filled with healthy as well as good, old fashioned comfort food. My husband loves chicken and dressing, your special today, as well as cornbread, so I bought him a portion to go. When I got home, I warmed it up for him, and of course, he loved it too! I was glad that I grabbed some of your baked goods, and so far, we have devoured the HUGE ginger snap cookie!!! It takes me back…thank you all for being so kind and attentive, especially Donna and another sweet lady but I failed to get her name. Thank you all for this great experience!“

“Great experience in fort Oglethorpe Georgia!!“

“Super welcoming, great energy and the food is amazing! The food was hot and fresh and the cocktails were even better! The staff was super friendly and attentive. Great music and great atmosphere. Highly recommend!“

“Came fromAz and the outside caught my eye! Loved it!! Catfish and the fried chicken were the best I have tasted in a while!!“

“Great food, beer selection and patio space with a killer view of Chattanooga!“

“The food is amazing! And very large portions too! You owe it to yourself to check these guys out!“

“My husband brought this home last night, and I was very impressed! Chicken, potato wedges, and rolls were amazing! You should definitely give them a try!“

“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.“

“Awesome place to eat. Delicious food and exceptional service.“

“The pulled pork plate with mac and cheese and fries. His Mac and cheese is a whole new level experience and the entire meal was delicious“

“Came fromAz and the outside caught my eye! Loved it!! Catfish and the fried chicken were the best I have tasted in a while!!“

“Love the food and atmosphere. It’s like coming home to grandma‘s house and having a big hug. However, I hate the changes in the newly remodeled restaurants I have been in also, the side/vegetable portions have become so small they often look more like a child’s portion, leaving me having to order more or add on a child’s plate of vegetables. Oh yes, in the bathrooms are universally, dirty, smelly, and disgusting no matter how far or near I travel. I should know I eat 2 to 3 times a week at Cracker Barrel.“

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

“After several calls to Rock City Garden (no direct number to cafe), I wanted to check on this location for an anniversary lunch. I was given restaurant hours which included Monday’s. I was reluctantly transferred to cafe for other questions. Interestingly, the chef answered my call responding cafe was closed on Monday’s. Only light hor-d’oeuvre’s served on Monday’s which Rock City Gardens (how convenient when selling $50+ park passes) failed to disclose. The chef was strange up with help (5*’s); not so much with RCG’s. So Beware what’s lurking behind a phone call! Wish there was a way to Cafe 7 without going through a garden, particularly Rock City Garden.“

“Hi Choo Choo management and staff……. I’m from Massachusetts and today I had my first Tennessee barbecue from your establishment…….I don’t need to try barbecue anywhere else in Tennessee….. I had the pork ribs…… it was absolutely amazing……if I die today I die a happy man…….thank you for your expertise…… keep up the good work……. Simply amazing……..please share with your staff“

“Came fromAz and the outside caught my eye! Loved it!! Catfish and the fried chicken were the best I have tasted in a while!!“

“We’re visiting for a few days and walked down the street to this place for breakfast. They have the perfect number of food options and freshly squeezed juice. I had the hash bowl. It was amazing and couldn’t not finish everything at once, so I also have lunch for later!“

“Lilly was a sweetheart and brought my food to my car due to handicap issues...that's real customer service. My breakfast was fantastic. I have enough for tomorrow's breakfast. I purchased the five biscuit and two potato cakes. Gravy was super smooth and delisoso!“

“We come here quite often cuz I love their steak pasta, it’s always really good. Today we had Abbi for the first time as our sever and she was awesome! It’s always a hit or miss if we get rolls, even when we ask for them, but she made sure to bring us some and even offered another basket fresh out of the oven. She also checked on us a few times and was very friendly in general. Definitely had to leave a review this time cuz she was awesome!“

“Great service. Food great as usual.“