50 Best Vegetarian Restaurants near Ooltewah

“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!“

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

“Wow! The Green Curry with chicken was superb! I highly recommend it!“

“Reasonably priced good food, nicely presented in generous servings. Very clean and with a friendly staff. be prepared to bring home enough for tomorrow's lunch.“

“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.“

“Our softball team are here tonight and the service was amazing and the food was delicious. ❤️“

“A delicious meal in a clean beautiful restaurant. We have loved everything we tried here. Vegan options are available which makes us very happyt“

“Family friendly experience. Workers and owner are kind. Perfect place to get your Latin American products. 100% recommend“

“The food is delicious and the staff never fail to be amazing. Adam the manager runs an amazing team of awesome gauchos! 10/10 will definitely come back again!

EDIT: November 23rd, 2025 - it's my birthday, and yet again Adam and the Rodizio staff have knocked it out of the park. My husband loves the Hearts of Palm, and though it wasn't out on the bar, Adam went out of his way to get some for us. Kevin (one of the Gauchos) made sure the type of meat we were hoping for was brought around quickly. Awesome experience here every time!“

“The food was amazing. The people were incredibly nice. Felt like we were eating dinner at a friend’s house. We will definitely be back.“

“Four Italians visiting from out of town. We made reservations and had an excellent night. The food was outstanding, we ordered multiple appetizers, multiple dinners, and desserts and shared. Prices are very good for the quality of the meal. service was on point, food timing from kitchen was on point. Atmosphere was great!! Well be hitting this place whenever we're in town. Not a huge menu but what they are making, they are making well.“

“Amazing place to dine and eat. Great alcoholic beverages and the staff is always so friendly.“

“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!!!“

“Kayla was the absolute BEST!“

“Acropolis just catered my daughters wedding and the food was out of this world! They did the food for dinner and the desserts. There was plenty of food. They worked great with dietary issues that people had. I would give them a 5 out of 5!“

“We used to go to the one in Ooltewah, it was our go to place when we was out of ideas, or we wanted cheap food quality Mexican food. This was our first time at the one in East Ridge and it didn't disappoint! The food was the same super quality as we know it from Ooltewah and the service was the same great service. We will be back again and again.! You guys Rock!!!!“

“Ruby is a wonderful server @ Harrison location!! She will greet you with a warm smile and take fabulous care of you! Of course the food is always fresh so you can’t go wrong!“

“What an Amazing atmosphere and even better food!“

“We love love love the food and service at Choo Choo. More people need to understand that short staffing is everywhere and be much more patient. Thank you Choo Choo for being here, close to us and having great food. We will see you again very soon.“

“Cactus tacos rock! I love this place. We pass 2 other Mexican restaurants to come here.“

“We had dinner for my birthday last night and what started out as a disaster with the patients of management and hard work to make sure the situation was resolved and showing they truly cared about my mother’s situation. The food was absolutely delicious and my birthday was a beautiful experience! Thank you so very much!“

“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!!!“

“Eat here! Fabulous food! Great staff that was friendly, kind and attentive. They were happy to have us. Calzone and pizza are great. The pizza crust was the best I have ever had!“

“We had an out of the blue date night last night. My mom came over and we asked to go to dinner with no idea where to go. We decided to give Lakshore Grille a try and WOWWWWW. We were so happy with our decision to come there. We will be back over and over again. The food was some of the best we have had and the entire service staff was so friendly. The cocktails were also yum. You definitely get your monies worth. It seems like a great place to work and a wonderful atmosphere. We can't wait to go back. Great job!“

“Firebirds Wood Fired Grill has become a favorite dining facility for my wife and me. The atmosphere of the bar and restaurant areas is pleasant and welcoming. The staff is always friendly and makes you feel valued as a customer. The menu options are varied and meet key food items across the board from great steaks to seafood with great sides, salads and soups. All in all, Firebirds is a great value for the dollars spent and management strives to ensure you will have a pleasant experience.“

“Absolutely wonderful experience the food was phenomenal all the staff were extremely attentive and amazing especially our server Carson who did a spectacular job the portions were very generous the tuna was cooked perfectly the prime rib was also cooked perfectly and such a fat piece and their aptly named best chocolate cake really was the best it's definitely a pricier menu but it's worth it 5 out of 5 recommend this place every time“

“Great pizza from a fantastic local business!!“

“The food is amazing and authentic. This is probably one of Chattanooga's best places to eat, especially among hidden gems. The staff are really sweet as well.“

“Our server, Maha, was amazing. Very personable and attentive! It was our 41st Anniversary celebration and we had a great time. We have been in many restaurants throughout our married life, but we must say Maha made such a difference in our total dining experience. It was a pleasure to meet such a sweet person.“

“We saw the great reviews on Google, so had to try it out! We were seated promptly, appreciated the friendly service, & the menu was diverse. Everything was so fresh & delicious. By the way, their guac was the best. Highly recommend!“

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

“The only thing better than the food was the amazing service from Reggie 😊 She was so kind and patient with my 8 year old who loves to chit chat- A LOT! We ordered an onion pizza, pepperoni pizza, lasagna, kids spaghetti meal and for an appetizer we got thr cheesy meatballs! They were amazing, super cheese pull and i cant wait to go back and get more! The pizzas were delicious and my son tried hard to put a dent in his spaghetti but it was a large portion for a kids meal. The only thing I wouldn't order again is the lasagna,. It wasn't bad but everything else was so much better.

We had plenty of space at our table for the 5 of us with all of our food and drinks. It was a very comfortable casual place with a nice family/friends atmosphere. We absolutely loved it and will be going back!“

“Great hamburgers and salads!“

“The BEST FOOD we have EVER had in Chattanooga!!! Everything was PHENOMENAL!“

“Our wait was a little long for a reserved party, but the food is ALWAYS amazing, with great service! Our waitress tonight was so nice and attentive (especially considering we are very needy and “high maintenance”) 😬 worth the wait! A+“

“Pretty busy when I got there about noon, I was waited on immediately and walked out with my food in under 2 minutes! I called ahead and they said less than ten minutes, they had it ready when I arrived!

I ordered the medium teriyaki chicken bowl, and the second time a large beef amd chicken bowl and they were SO delicious. The sauce was amazing and the price was awesome. I was barely able to eat half so I took it home and my daughter devoured the other half 😆 she can't wait til I go back! Im going to try other menu items now that I know they deliver great food and service. Tons of chicken/ beef on there as well!“

“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.“

“Far and Away my favorite place to go on the weekends Taylor is the bartender always very attentive and shakes a fantastic adult beverage“

“Best unlimited salad ever,best unlimited garlic rolls ever service was excellent the waitress EMMA. Was the best ever“

“I've been eating here since back in 1991 when a guy told me to try a Steak In A Sack.

I'm crazy about their Steak In A Sack, Gyro, Hummas Rider, Grilled Chicken Salad, Greek Salad, Gyro Salad, the deserts, the onion rings and French fries too.

The people who work here are terriffic, so the customer service is as good as the food.“

“I have not eaten at Greg's in years. Today our office ordered lunch, delivery was free, fast, and courteous. The food was delish. I highly recommend!“

“I have been eating here once or twice a week for a year or more with a variety of friends or getting the food to go. We all agree that the owners and staff are terrific and very likable, the food is excellent, portions are generous, the atmosphere is relaxing.

If you like your food less spicy, they will help you pick dishes and reduce spiciness.

My friends who know more about sushi than I do have enjoyed everything they have eaten while with me.

Im surprised the restaurant isn't packed at all times. I think that is caused by the location on a busy street at a busy intersection and by the narrow side of the building facing the street.

So, give them a try and give yourself a treat.“

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

“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.“

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

“The best place to eat! While on the weekend they may be busy and it takes a few minutes to be seated most of the time we have no wait! The staff is so friendly. Kim is the best CHEF IN THE ENTIRE WORLD, and Miko along with Joko give the best dining service!!! The bartenders are also fantastic for those 21+! We come here multiple times a week and always will. Definitely worth the wait and the drive. From top of the line food to the bestest friends, this is best place to eat!!!!“

“Very nice and accommodating for our needs. food was delicious.“

“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“

“The food and service were excellent!“