Local Eats - Restaurants, Bars, Brunch, and More!
On Lookout!
These are locally on the mountain, no more than 20 minutes from Peace Inn!
Reservations Required. Awesome spot right here on the mountain, 20 minutes down Scenic Drive. A little bit of everything with a seasonal menu. BONUS: BYOB at no fee with glassware provided.
92 locals recommend
Canyon Grill
28 Scenic HwyReservations Required. Awesome spot right here on the mountain, 20 minutes down Scenic Drive. A little bit of everything with a seasonal menu. BONUS: BYOB at no fee with glassware provided.
Awesome spot for dine-in or takeaway wood-fired pizzas. BYOB $2.50 fee.
39 locals recommend
Lookout Mountain Pizza Company
203 Scenic HwyAwesome spot for dine-in or takeaway wood-fired pizzas. BYOB $2.50 fee.
About 15 minutes from Peace Inn, American fare and always good.
24 locals recommend
Cafe On the Corner
826 Scenic HwyAbout 15 minutes from Peace Inn, American fare and always good.
Cute spot for local coffee on the mountain. Cozy atmosphere. Wine and evening menu begins at 5pm. Market and spa located nearby.
10 locals recommend
Canopy Coffee and Wine Bar
814 Scenic HwyCute spot for local coffee on the mountain. Cozy atmosphere. Wine and evening menu begins at 5pm. Market and spa located nearby.
Restaurants
Lunch and Dinners, or maybe Brunch! These are our favorite tried and tested spots for food.
Locally sourced Southern fare. Refined, diverse, fresh. Gluten free menus available.
68 locals recommend
Public House Restaurant
1110 Market StLocally sourced Southern fare. Refined, diverse, fresh. Gluten free menus available.
American fare, reservation recommended. Beautiful wine menu.
72 locals recommend
St. John's Restaurant
1278 Market StAmerican fare, reservation recommended. Beautiful wine menu.
A tourist fav! Located on the Tennessee River, Boathouse serves up great seafood, along with a wide variety of meats. If you like French fries, definitely try the olive fries!
113 locals recommend
Boathouse Rotisserie & Raw Bar
1459 Riverside DrA tourist fav! Located on the Tennessee River, Boathouse serves up great seafood, along with a wide variety of meats. If you like French fries, definitely try the olive fries!
Brunch, Lunch or Dinner! Can't go wrong. Great cocktails, as well as beer and wine menus.
9 locals recommend
Old Gilman Grill
216 W 8th StBrunch, Lunch or Dinner! Can't go wrong. Great cocktails, as well as beer and wine menus.
You have now entered the South. If you've got a hankering for fried chicken, look no further than Champy's.
98 locals recommend
Champy's
526 E M L King BlvdYou have now entered the South. If you've got a hankering for fried chicken, look no further than Champy's.
One of our newer favorites, with a cool concept. Proof houses two chefs in residency, while they fine tune their menus. Because of this, the menu is always changing! We have never been disappointed.
11 locals recommend
Proof Bar and Incubator
424 E M L King BlvdOne of our newer favorites, with a cool concept. Proof houses two chefs in residency, while they fine tune their menus. Because of this, the menu is always changing! We have never been disappointed.
Alleia
25 E Main StCraving Italian? This is the spot
Coffee O'Clock
Cafes whose coffee we loveeee - or maybe we just pop in for a chocolate croissant.
Cybele's personal favorite, she even got the T-shirt! Always a good brew, you may even want to take some beans home with you!
18 locals recommend
Mad Priest Coffee Roasters
1900 Broad StCybele's personal favorite, she even got the T-shirt! Always a good brew, you may even want to take some beans home with you!
Frothy Monkey
1400 Market StPop in for a coffee, and probably stay for a pastry too!
Perfect drop every time, with lots of fun variety. Savanna's favorite is the pink latte with oat milk. They have locations in Southside, North Shore, and Fort Oglethorpe!
113 locals recommend
Mean Mug Coffeehouse South
114 W Main StPerfect drop every time, with lots of fun variety. Savanna's favorite is the pink latte with oat milk. They have locations in Southside, North Shore, and Fort Oglethorpe!
Such awesome baked goods that other restaurants buy them. We also love the Rueben and Bagel with Lox.
125 locals recommend
Niedlov's Breadworks
215 E Main StSuch awesome baked goods that other restaurants buy them. We also love the Rueben and Bagel with Lox.
Brunch
From chicken & waffles to breakfast burritos, these spots serve up great dishes while we find that perfect orange juice to champagne ratio.
Did someone say $2 mimosas?! A happening spot for brunch, but any time of day will do! While reservations are recommended through summertime weekends, wait typically isn't too long.
113 locals recommend
State of Confusion
301 E Main StDid someone say $2 mimosas?! A happening spot for brunch, but any time of day will do! While reservations are recommended through summertime weekends, wait typically isn't too long.
As the name suggests, you'll find uniquiley-crafted cocktails at STIR. Wide array of entrees to choose from, including, of course, chicken and waffles. Also a great place for lunch and dinner!
176 locals recommend
STIR
1444 Market StAs the name suggests, you'll find uniquiley-crafted cocktails at STIR. Wide array of entrees to choose from, including, of course, chicken and waffles. Also a great place for lunch and dinner!
With their recent expansion to a large restaurant area, Milk & Honey has become a weekender favorite!
20 locals recommend
Milk & Honey
135 North Market StreetWith their recent expansion to a large restaurant area, Milk & Honey has become a weekender favorite!
Wide selection of brunch favorites. They don't take reservations, but they'll surely be worth the wait.
67 locals recommend
The Daily Ration
1220 Dartmouth StWide selection of brunch favorites. They don't take reservations, but they'll surely be worth the wait.
Night Cap
Jeff's #1 recommendation for a night cap. Located in the Edwin Hotel, this place is SWANK. Added interest for those who want to sip a cocktail while browsing some of Chattanooga's best art.
52 locals recommend
Whiskey Thief
102 Walnut StJeff's #1 recommendation for a night cap. Located in the Edwin Hotel, this place is SWANK. Added interest for those who want to sip a cocktail while browsing some of Chattanooga's best art.
Google "Unknown Caller" to find this speakeasy-style bar. Access is through a phone box! Sure to be an Instagram-worthy visit.
35 locals recommend
London Calling
715 Cherry StGoogle "Unknown Caller" to find this speakeasy-style bar. Access is through a phone box! Sure to be an Instagram-worthy visit.
An original Chattanooga speakeasy that rings of a different era. Located in the Kinley Hotel.
6 locals recommend
Company Restaurant Chattanooga
1409 Market StreetAn original Chattanooga speakeasy that rings of a different era. Located in the Kinley Hotel.
Dietary Concerns? We got you!
While many of our Chattanooga favorites do great Vegan, GF, and other allergy/intolerance options, sometimes it's nice to have a place just for us. :)
Check out a few of our favorite places that cater to our needs while still enticing our tastebuds.
All your favorites, vegan-ized. Open Tuesday through Saturday - check their socials for special events.
35 locals recommend
Cashew
149 River StAll your favorites, vegan-ized. Open Tuesday through Saturday - check their socials for special events.
Cybele's all-time favorite green juices and Savanna's all time favorite "pronuts" (GF raw donuts). This place is a must go if you want a pretty lunch or a quick smoothie or juice!
27 locals recommend
Southern Squeeze - North Chattanooga
1301 Dorchester RdCybele's all-time favorite green juices and Savanna's all time favorite "pronuts" (GF raw donuts). This place is a must go if you want a pretty lunch or a quick smoothie or juice!