Kristin's Guidebook
Food scene
Tremont Tavern
1203 Hixson PikeGreat local burger joint - located in North Chattanooga
Sushi Nabe
110 River StGreat local Japanese restaurant located in Coolidge Park
Southern Star
1300 Broad StreetSouthern style food
Cool concept - food hall, test kitchen and brewery all rolled up into one location. Located off Main St in Southside of town.
16 locals recommend
Market South
1501 Long StCool concept - food hall, test kitchen and brewery all rolled up into one location. Located off Main St in Southside of town.
Our favorite Mexican restaurant. Located just outside of Coolidge Park.
13 locals recommend
Poblanos Mexican Cuisine
551 River StOur favorite Mexican restaurant. Located just outside of Coolidge Park.
Located on the Northshore, this place is not your traditional style Mexican taco joint.
132 locals recommend
Taco Mamacita
109 N Market StLocated on the Northshore, this place is not your traditional style Mexican taco joint.
Asian fusion - Located in Warehouse Row. Grab lunch or dinner and do some shopping.
45 locals recommend
Two Ten Jack
1110 Market StAsian fusion - Located in Warehouse Row. Grab lunch or dinner and do some shopping.
Champy's
526 E M L King BlvdBest fried chicken in town
Good food. Great ambiance. Lunch or nightlife - you can’t go wrong at Clyde’s.
145 locals recommend
HiFi Clyde's Chattanooga
122 W Main StGood food. Great ambiance. Lunch or nightlife - you can’t go wrong at Clyde’s.
Located at the foot of Lookout Mountain in St Elmo. Southern style food. Indoor and outdoor seating. Within walking distance of the Incline.
117 locals recommend
1885 Grill
3914 St Elmo AveLocated at the foot of Lookout Mountain in St Elmo. Southern style food. Indoor and outdoor seating. Within walking distance of the Incline.
Il Primo Northshore
1100 Hixson PikeOur favorite Italian - located in North Chattanooga
Our favorite pizza joint - located on the Southside of town off Main Street.
27 locals recommend
Southsides Jazz Junction
612 E Main StOur favorite pizza joint - located on the Southside of town off Main Street.
Off the beaten path if you’re staying in North Chattanooga, but this is our favorite locally owned restaurant. Views of the TN River. Food value is great bang for the buck. Try one of the nightly specials!!
16 locals recommend
Lakeshore Grille
5600 Lake Resort TerraceOff the beaten path if you’re staying in North Chattanooga, but this is our favorite locally owned restaurant. Views of the TN River. Food value is great bang for the buck. Try one of the nightly specials!!
Local burrito shop located in St Elmo - foot of Lookout Mountain. Grab lunch and head up the mountain to visit Point Park, Ruby Falls or Rock City.
66 locals recommend
Mojo Burrito
3950 Tennessee AveLocal burrito shop located in St Elmo - foot of Lookout Mountain. Grab lunch and head up the mountain to visit Point Park, Ruby Falls or Rock City.
Dog Park - $10 day pass
Be sure to bring a copy of your pets vaccine records to gain access. If older than 1 year old, dug must be fixed.
Play Wash Pint
113 Johnson StBreweries
A favorite local brewery - full menu if you’re hungry. Located on the Southside - head over to the stadium across the street to catch a Chattanooga Football Club soccer game or one block over to TN Pavilion for the Market on Sunday’s.
38 locals recommend
Chattanooga Brewing Company
1804 Chestnut StA favorite local brewery - full menu if you’re hungry. Located on the Southside - head over to the stadium across the street to catch a Chattanooga Football Club soccer game or one block over to TN Pavilion for the Market on Sunday’s.
Hutton & Smith Brewing Co
431 E M L King BlvdOur favorite local brewery
Dog friendly patio. Cool vibes - former industrial building converted into a brewery.
42 locals recommend
Naked River Brewing Company
1791 Reggie White BlvdDog friendly patio. Cool vibes - former industrial building converted into a brewery.
To Do
A Chattanooga legend and hot spot for nightlife. Comedy Catch, American Draft, Stir Restaurant. Close proximity to Chattanooga Whiskey, Hot Chocolatier, Main Street and more.
151 locals recommend
Chattanooga Choo Choo
92 Market StA Chattanooga legend and hot spot for nightlife. Comedy Catch, American Draft, Stir Restaurant. Close proximity to Chattanooga Whiskey, Hot Chocolatier, Main Street and more.
Tennessee Aquarium
1 Broad StFor obvious reasons...
Whiskey Thief
102 Walnut StKiller views
Stroll over Walnut Street bridge - north side hit up Coolidge Park and the shops and restaurants on Frazier Ave. South side of the bridge take in the Hunter Art Museum and everything the Art district has to offer.
116 locals recommend
Walnut Street Bridge
Walnut Street BridgeStroll over Walnut Street bridge - north side hit up Coolidge Park and the shops and restaurants on Frazier Ave. South side of the bridge take in the Hunter Art Museum and everything the Art district has to offer.
Hunter Art Museum, Tony’s Pasta (fine Italian dining) and Rembrandts Coffee.
93 locals recommend
Bluff View Art District
411 E 2nd StHunter Art Museum, Tony’s Pasta (fine Italian dining) and Rembrandts Coffee.
High Point Climbing
219 Broad StChattanooga Market
1801 Reggie White BlvdLocal art and goodies, fresh flowers, veggies and fruits.
Hop on a bike share or stroll down the 16+ mile paved trail along the TN River.
38 locals recommend
Tennessee Riverpark
4301 Amnicola HwyHop on a bike share or stroll down the 16+ mile paved trail along the TN River.
Take a tour of Chatt Whiskey as they bring whiskey to the people.
78 locals recommend
Chattanooga Whiskey Experimental Distillery
1439 Market StTake a tour of Chatt Whiskey as they bring whiskey to the people.
Breakfast
Best locally owned breakfast in town - go early or prepare to wait.
102 locals recommend
Bluegrass Grill
55 E Main StBest locally owned breakfast in town - go early or prepare to wait.
Conveniently located on the Northshore - great little locally owned shop. Stop by in the evening for gelato.
73 locals recommend
Milk & Honey
1501 Long StreetConveniently located on the Northshore - great little locally owned shop. Stop by in the evening for gelato.
First Watch - Northshore
300 Cherokee Blvd.Great breakfast - personal favorite is the avocado toast
Desserts
Clumpies Ice Cream Co.
26 Frazier AveLocally made ice cream
Rembrandt's Coffee House
204 High StMy personal favorite pastry is the “nun”
Located across from the Choo Choo and near Main Street - you cant beat this locally made chocolate.
69 locals recommend
The Hot Chocolatier
1437 Market StLocated across from the Choo Choo and near Main Street - you cant beat this locally made chocolate.
The Bread Basket
5023 Hixson PikeThe cakes.....Oh. My. Gosh.
Dog Friendly Outdoor Seating
Our favorite Mexican restaurant located near Coolidge Park
13 locals recommend
Poblanos Mexican Cuisine
551 River StOur favorite Mexican restaurant located near Coolidge Park
Great outdoor area and a cool vibe - former gas station converted into a restaurant
22 locals recommend
Universal Joint
532 Lookout StGreat outdoor area and a cool vibe - former gas station converted into a restaurant
Flying Squirrel
55 Johnson StLocal favorite - tapas style food.
BrewHaus
224 Frazier AveGerman food - great sausages and schnitzel.
One of our favorite breweries for a variety of reasons 1) good beer 2) cool old industrial building converted into a brewery. Be sure to try the fried moon pie dessert.
42 locals recommend
Naked River Brewing Company
1791 Reggie White BlvdOne of our favorite breweries for a variety of reasons 1) good beer 2) cool old industrial building converted into a brewery. Be sure to try the fried moon pie dessert.
Our favorite local restaurant - a little off the beaten path if you are staying on the Northshore, but well worth the drive. Great patio and food offers plenty bang for the buck.
16 locals recommend
Lakeshore Grille
5600 Lake Resort TerraceOur favorite local restaurant - a little off the beaten path if you are staying on the Northshore, but well worth the drive. Great patio and food offers plenty bang for the buck.