New American Restaurants near Ooltewah, TN

“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!“

“Victoria Rose is an excellent server. She has a great personality and strives to provide a great dining experience.“

“Valleybrook Golf and Country Club: A Chattanooga Gem I recently had the pleasure of playing Valleybrook Golf and Country Club in Chattanooga, and I came away thoroughly impressed. From the moment I arrived, the experience was top-notch. The course itself was in fantastic condition. The fairways were well-maintained, and the greens were absolutely pristine – incredibly smooth and lightning fast. It definitely put my putting skills to the test! I was fortunate enough to play with some members who were kind enough to provide valuable insights and guidance throughout the round, which greatly enhanced my experience. Beyond the excellent course conditions, the staff truly made the day special. The golf shop staff was exceptionally friendly and welcoming, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. And after the round, the food was simply terrific. It was the perfect way to cap off a great day on the links. Overall, my experience at Valleybrook was outstanding. The combination of a beautifully maintained course, smooth and fast greens, friendly staff, delicious food, and the camaraderie of the members made for a truly memorable day. I left Valleybrook wishing I could become a member myself. It's a fantastic course with great people, and I highly recommend it to any golfer visiting the Chattanooga area“

“Our family of 6 ate there today and let me tell you it was the best experience we've had since starting to eat at Bad Daddy's! Emily was our waitress and she was super friendly, patient and knowledgeable about the menu! Thanks for the great service Emily!“

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

“Lemon blueberry biscuits are top teir, but if that’s not your style. Don’t sleep on the tenderloin egg and cheese biscuit. If you sit on on top of your head your tongue would knock your brains out trying to get a taste! Highly recommend this place.“

“My family has been coming here for decades and I went to school and church with several Ankars at OLPH and NDHS. I went to the Brainerd location today (my favorite). Unfortunately today’s experience was not great (but there’s no way I’m giving an “I do not recommend”). We ordered 3 hoagies. The bread usually comes out warm and soft (and we usually buy a bag to take back to Oklahoma with us). Today’s bread was not warm, chewy, and a bit tough. The onion rings were cooked unevenly with one basket being very light in color and the other 2 being much darker. Idk how many Ankars work at this location, but I did not see anyone. I hope the legacy is not coming to a close. I still wanted to get a t-shirt before leaving. The girl at the counter was confused by my request and got someone else who had to get a 3rd person to locate the shirts. The size he brought out was M and I wanted L. Had to wait while he checked and there were no Ls. This took about 7 minutes from start to finish. No apologies or offers to order one. I’ll be back to Ankar’s next time I’m in town. Just not this location. I hope that things improve there. Ankar’s was a gem not too long ago and it would be a shame to lose this Chattanooga landmark.“

“Love this place. Food is always delicious, friendly staff and fast service“

“Excellent ????“

“First time back to J Alexander's in a long time for no reason. A good experience with attentive service. The seared tuna was excellent and the prime rib was tasty. Meatball appetizer was ok, a bit $$ for what they are. I'm spoiled by my meatballs no restaurant can beat. All in all a good experience.“

“I love their Cheeseburgers. If you want to call in an order it’s hit or miss if they’ll answer the phone. I’ve actually had them pick it up and hang it up immediately. But I keep going back because they have the best burgers in my area.“

“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.“

“First time stopping in on my way to Chester Frost. My whole family loved their meals. The only thing that I didn't particularly love was the okra tasting like it has sugar in the breading. Don't get me wrong, it was still delicious, just wasn't expecting it and personally love it fried in a traditional batter. The girls up front at register were very polite and beamed with a positiveness about them that you don't find often. They had on Christian themed shirts and radiated something Christ-like in their presence. Nice to see young folks like that. Service went smoothly and quickly. Everyone ate everything off their plates. Even had to order coconut cake to go. Haven't found a coconut cake so similar to how my aunt always makes one and it was a nice treat. Will be back when I am in the area.“

“Great food. Great service. Props to Kevin he was an excellent server“