We didn't know what to expect from the restaurant, meaning that we had made reservations just from…read moreYelp and some Ai description pointers. This is an open floor plan, modern decor restaurant complete with a lengthy bar area. It is very open and modern except for the kitchen, which remains partially visible through windows from the main dining area. It was a Wednesday night and was surprisingly slow at 6:30, in terms of the crowd, or lack thereof, with only three other tables occupied during our visit. Our server, Jonathon, was very polite, attentive, and professional. Especially in contrast to my observation of the other server, whom I observed going through the motions of waiting in tables like a bored veteran server who might have been half drunk. Just an observation, but he kind of had our attention while serving a nearby table. He clearly knew what he was doing and mostly pulled off a good job, it was mostly timing and tone of voice and the way he was gliding across the room. Good for that guy. It was pasta night and that meant pasta specials, so I figured this was one of those, "our best game" dishes and ordered the bolognese with rigatoni. I also ordered the Appalachian Salad, which was spinach, radicchio, blue cheese, pine nuts, 5 oz beef tenderloin tip, red wine vinaigrette. I asked for medium rare and got well done. But both were fantastic. I did not think the bolognese would satisfy my appetite, it was filling, but I did t want to be hungry an hour later and the steak with salad deliciously helped. My wife had the herb crusted salmon, chive-pepper-corn couscous ragout, fried basil. And there was a lot of couscous, probably a cup and a half if not two cups. This too was delicious. I was intrigued by one menu item we did not try for $25 as an appetizer, deep fried egg yolks with crème fraiche and caviar. I know to get that, the yolks must be frozen, then breaded and fried to be crisp on the outside but runny yolk inside. I couldn't interest my wife in this adventure, but someone else try them and let us know? Staff were all very hospitable. Free valet parking for a couple of hours, right at the entrance in fact. Value was reasonable and good quality, quantity and flavors were very good. It didn't blow us away, but we were not disappointed. The only crazy thing was $14 for a small pour on a glass of Chardonnay, but that's the way it goes for dining out nowadays. This was a decent choice for our dinner out while visiting Chattanooga. I will say, Jonathon, our waiter, did a five star job.

Whitebird is a beautiful modern space with polished design and a welcoming layout, though the…read moreatmosphere felt a bit bright and open for dinner service and would benefit from softer lighting to create more evening ambiance. The soundtrack was also an unexpected mix of religious Christmas and opera music that overpowered the room. Much too loud. That said, the food itself delivered. Portions were generous, plating was thoughtful, and the mushroom gnocchi--subbed in for the ravioli that night--was flavorful, well executed, and satisfyingly hearty. The menu could use another substantial vegetarian dish with protein, but overall the meal was enjoyable and worthy of a return visit. Half off wine bottles Wednesday was an unexpected bonus!

Stopped here for drinks before dinner. We walked in around 5:00 and no one was there, and usually…read morethat tells me to leave. But the bar area was very cool, plus they had a side lounge area with a fireplace and comfy chairs, so we decided to stay. Glad we did! I started with a Margarita, which was very good, then had a Barrel-Aged Old Fashioned also very good. Others in our group ordered the Main Squeeze and absolutely loved them. They also have a great outdoor seating area with a fire pit, which would be a perfect spot on a cool evening. Service was okay and could have been a little better, but the drinks and overall setup of the place were great. Hope people in Chattanooga give this place a try. Cheers!

As soon as you enter the doors you are greeted, the service is kind all around. The drinks are a…read moregreat price on happy hour and they have a great white and red wine on the menu to pair with the food. The Mac and cheese was very watery and lacked flavor, the tacos were good but not enough to want to order again, the goat cheese Balls were crisp, sweet and tasty. They have indoor and outdoor seating offered both are comfortable.

Simple but enjoyable for me…read more I got a charcuterie platter that comes with 3 meats, 3 cheeses, crackers, olives, and plenty of fruit. Yes, I ate an adult Lunchables. Yes, it was good. No, I don't regret it. The Forge also has an ample, well stocked bar and the bar manager David is quite knowledgeable about his whiskeys. It's not a very big menu for dinner, but if you see something you want on there, I'd certainly recommend trying it.

Forge is one of the special places which no one visits and you question why but secretly are glad…read moreit's still "special". This is one of the best Friday night date or meet up places in town. Classy interior, amazing atmosphere, great food and very nice wine selection make this a 'must' on anyone's list. Friday night is especially nice with live jazz and wine flights which will have you soaring. The wait staff if impeccable -- they are attentive without being intrusive and they truly know the menu. I highly recommend this venue and every aspect of this restaurant.

The food was delicious and service was great. The food arrived hot and fresh with very little wait…read moretime.

Oh my! Why do people rave about this place? The veggies are from a can and taste blah. The sliced…read moretomatoes were mushy. The turkey and dressing were ok and the fried livers were ok. I take it people around here do not know what a good country cooked meal should taste like.

Came here for dinner with a patio reservation on a Tuesday night. We were quickly seated, but…read morethroughout our dinner, we waited a very long to not only order drinks, appetizers, and the entree, but also for everything to come out. We shared a fried green tomato and smoked salmon appetizer. The fried green tomato was crispy and wen well with the potato salad served with it. My favorite was the smoked salmon appetizer which came with crackers. I ordered the 1885 burger with mac and cheese on the side. The burger was very filling for me and a bit too fatty for my liking. The mac and cheese was a bit bland but I liked the bread crumbs on top.

I like 1885! We go every few years when we're in the area visiting family…read more The service is consistent and kind. The ambiance is family-friendly while being a bit upscale. The food is good! I got the salmon with green beans and ground grits. I had no idea ground grits comes fried, which was a bit of a bummer considering there is no description to show the ground grits come fried. On the bright side, my salmon and the green beans were delicious. I had some of my husband's shrimp Alfredo and it was incredible! I'd definitely ask to get the salmon with the alfredo next time.

Cleveland, TN. Went here based on reviews, So sad I did. I ordered soup and salad and husband…read moreordered club sandwich. Also orderedokra. The soup was lukewarm the salad was pathetic. The club sandwich was lacking substance and the okra was extremely greasy.

We went here for just about every meal when we were at a Bluegrass Festival some yrs ago…read more Everything we had here was so good- great country comfort food. The servers were all nice and we enjoyed it.

I ate there a few weeks ago and am just now getting around to this review. I went with 3 friends…read moreand was able to be seated immediately upon arrival on a Friday on the patio. Taylor was our server and she was PHENOMENAL. from making us feel welcome to making us never want to leave, she had the best personality. She was prompt and checked on us many times to ensure we were enjoying our time. We ordered a couple cocktails, the blackberry mule (something like that haha) was great. I had 2! for dinner we had the spinach dip and steak nachos from the appetizer sections. The balsamic glaze on the nachos was my favorite part, just the right amount of tangy with savory. Will absolutely be coming back for those again! This is a beautiful restaurant, from the entrance to the clean and neat bathrooms. Will 100% be back.

You walk in, and before you can even get your bearings, somebody's already pointing you toward a…read moretable like they've been expecting you all day. That's a good start. Now, the place had more noise than a family reunion after someone mentions politics--two teenage softball teams carrying on, laughing, living large. Hard to fault that. Better than silence so thick you can hear your own regrets. Food showed up quick, which is about all you can ask when you're hungry enough to consider eating the menu. And it was good--honest good. Not "tell your mama about it" good, but solid, dependable, "yep, I'd order that again" good. Prices didn't make you feel like you'd just financed somebody's boat, either. Beer was cold--like it ought to be, like it better be--and the waitress understood to be there exactly when we needed her and vanishing when we didn't. That's an art form. Now the atmosphere... well, it had all the charm of a place that once had big decorating plans and then decided, "Eh, this'll do." A little on the bare side. Felt like a Friday night that never quite got dressed up. But I'll tell you this--I'd go back. And that, right there, is about the highest praise you can give a place without writing a love letter to the chef.

Good service for starters. Our server was knowledgeable and helpful with selecting food items. The…read morefood. No really, the FOOD! I had a fiesta omelette with fresh fries and gluten free toast. The omelette was amazing! It is rare to be excited over an omelette, but I am obsessed! My friend had the chicken and eggs. He also LOVED his meal. So good. I haven't been this excited about breakfast food in a while. Go. Run. Don't walk.

Visited the Golden Yolk on Saturday morning, and even though it was very busy, the wait was only…read moreabout 20 minutes. I ordered the Good Ole Boy breakfast, and it was excellent. It came with a huge flaky biscuit topped with a generous scoop of sausage and bacon gravy. The scrambled eggs were cooked perfectly, the potatoes were seasoned really well, and the bacon was nice and crispy. My husband got the build-your-own omelet, and it was very well made with fresh ingredients. The atmosphere was lively and a little loud, but it fit the restaurant perfectly with its modern Southern vibe. Pricing was a little high, but nothing crazy in today's market. Will return!