Charming little Appalachian bistro inside The Hotel Chalet at the Chattanooga Choo Choo. The service was warm and genuinely great. Our meal was a split, my burger missed for me, but my wife loved the flounder special. Odd layout with the kitchen set apart from the dining room. Glad we tried it once. 4 stars, worth a look if you are staying on site. read more

This place was quaint and welcoming, very airy and bright, workers bustling around tending to customers, we had been seated by Jodi, she was our server, awesome and very tentative ,joyful young lady. Food was absolutely amazing! Hat off to the chef, good job, DELICIOUS!! I had the biscuits and gravy , hubby had French toast, out of this world tasty!! Definitely will be back!! Good job Elsie's Daughter!! read more

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Went to Elsie's daughter for drinks and ended up staying for dinner too! Loved the cozy intimate atmosphere and our waiter was so nice and attentive to us. The had a lovely NA cocktail of the day & a nice selection of drinks. Got a charcuterie board and it was nice but looked a bit like ingredients that came right from the store. Entree was the daily fish which was delicious sans a few bones I encountered and had to pick out. Overall would come again! read more

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Upon checking into hotel chalet we are informed by the front desk staff that if we ate at the hotel restaurant that we would get 20% off if we charged it to the room so that's what we decided to do. Very glad that we made the choice to eat here it is very charming, the patio is lovely and we dined indoors. The cocktails were tasty and our entrées were so good. I ordered the short rib Pappardelle the pasta sauce had a great depth of flavor, and it was a great portion and very filling. The staff were all wonderful. I would highly recommend the spot. read more

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Does not live up to old reviews. Area was uncomfortably hot. Food was expensive but not particularly up to par. Burgers had two small patties and just thrown on the bun with a tiny amount of wilted lettuce. The fries were tastelessand not fresh cut, likely frozen. The founder was not a fllet but more a medallion. Salad were not consistent and not fresh tasting. The chicken added to the salad was overcooked and unseasoned. It was 5:30 on a weekend night and they were out of ice tea. I ordered an old fashion and to me, it was overwatered, without soda, and bland. It was the worst I've had in town. Overall the restaurant was very disappointing to all on our party of six. read more

Neat little place tucked in behind the Choo Choo. Not a lot of locals as I feel this is fed by a lot of tourists staying at the hotel. The service is good, but laid back. If you're wanting a highly attentive server, this isn't it. Personally, I appreciate when a server knows when you need them and leaves you alone otherwise. Food is good/great. We had a mix of items like oysters, truffle fries, salads and charcuterie boards. Everything was good, but for the price point I was expecting a bit more. read more

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I'm from out of town. I added this restaurant to our itinerary before we came to town based on the reviews. The experience was underwhelming. We came on a Monday, made a reservation and it was not so busy, maybe 60% full. The menu already has only about 6 entrees to choose from and they were out of the two items that I wanted to try. I settled on the steak which was the most expensive on the menu. An hour later our food arrived. The portion sizes are small for the money, the steak came with fries, and the fries were hard and cold. They tasted stale like they'd been under a warmer for too long. I requested hot fries and what I received tasted like the same fries as before, maybe refried or rewarded. They came out too brown and dry. They were also out of the ingredients needed to make the pear cocktail that I wanted. That was the third stoke for me. When you spend $150+ on dinner, you simply expect better. read more

Boy was this spot different, all in a good way. A funky little courtyard (a bit warm in the middle of the summer) which we chose to enjoy a glass of wine and a small bite with our friends before dinner elsewhere. The interior is just as cool. Interesting BTG wine choices, a neat little menu and overall a good spot. Service was very good and we got some background on how this tony spot came to be. Will definitely eat dinner here next time in town. read more

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My girlfriend and I had a nice dinner here Valentine's evening. Our server was great. We sat on the patio section which is covered fully and was warmed with propane heaters. The oysters were okay, and the Scallop dinner was good. She got the short rib pasta and mocktail and enjoyed both. read more

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Waited ~40+ minutes for food orders to arrive to our table. Food was largely chilled to room temp at best for half the dishes upon arrival and others slightly warmer and a couple slightly past room temp. To accommodate the "group" the staff took off one item from one person's bill. When asked for a timeline prior to arrival of the entrees our server noted asking the kitchen for an estimate would get him yelled at, very strange; Come to find out the kitchen AC was out. The communication (or lack of) around wait time for food, as well as spotty check ins for water and drinks left our group feeling disappointed we chose this as a brunch spot this past weekend. Would recommend on a slow service night checking out some drinks, not so much food. Service seems uncomfortably tight when busy and inexperienced with a full house, inconsistencies in recent visits has me venturing to say I would not recommend this place, generally. The space is cute and has potential, hopefully they push toward finding their footing. read more

Tucked away behind next to the Chattanooga choo choo it's easy to miss but you will not want to. Fantastic food, cozy atmosphere, makes the perfect date night spot or quick drink before a night out read more

Over 1 hour to serve overcooked cold eggs and bacon. Numerous patrons came after us and left before us. Food was low grade and not very appealing. Overpriced, underdelivered. Several menu items were not available. Wait staff not attentive. Horrible, simply horrible. Felt I was in a hostile environment while being smiled at. Gross. NOT family friendly remotely. read more

Chic, cozy, and cocktail-perfect. We stopped into Elsie's Daughter for a quick pre-dinner drink with friends and were pleasantly surprised by this stylish, welcoming spot. The vibe is cool and relaxed, with an atmosphere that immediately makes you feel at home. The staff was fantastic--friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about what they do. And the cocktails? Next level. Thoughtfully crafted, beautifully presented, and full of local, seasonal flavors that shine through in every sip. We didn't try the food this time around, but the drink experience alone earns five stars. Absolutely a must-visit in Chattanooga--we'll definitely be back. read more

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As an event planner from NYC, I really notice when service and hospitality are done well and this experience absolutely stood out. I had an amazing experience and wanted to give a quick shoutout. The service was top-notch, and the attention to detail really impressed me. Andrew was an incredible host and made everything feel seamless, welcoming, and thoughtful from start to finish. You can tell there's genuine care put into creating a great experience. Highly recommend! read more

Popped in for a happy hour and was blown away by the house made vignette, the oysters were good, but the ginger jalepeno took it to the next level! I've enjoyed going for dinner, but will be back specifically for these happy hour oysters. Love the space and the patio! read more

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Delicious comfort food with a twist. Elsie's daughter is a cute kinda hidden away restaurant attached to The Chalet Hotel. The interior decor is very tasteful and slightly eclectic and the outside terrace is just a little magical hideaway. We came in with no reservation on a Saturday night (not ideal of us to do), but Baija cleared us off a table and was also our server. She was truly awesome. Great service, very on top of everything. Checking in with us, making sure everything was tasting good and when a drink that we ordered wasn't quite to our liking she no questions ask was like "I will replace it for you". She asked what type kf drink my husband likes normally and then came back with a drink that was perfect for him. For our food we got the Bacon Wrapped Quil and the Shrimp and Grits. The quail was served with rice and broccolini and was cooked perfectly. The quail was well complimented by the bacon. The shrimp and grits were divine and surprisingly light, it didn't weigh you down after eating it. The sausage and peppers in it balanced out the dish really well. It was a fantastic dinner. Our food was great but the service was phenomenal. It's a great place for a quiet date night. read more

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I was really excited about this place, we're staying in a train car next door for our anniversary. I made reservations, told them we were celebrating our anniversary, and they put us on the patio on a very cold night. It was our servers first night but he was lovely. Food was fine, definitely not well seasoned or anything special. We had the dates, the catch of the day and the autumn salad with chicken. Even though we told them we were staying at hotel, no one mentioned the 20% discount if charged to the room. read more

Had brunch here yesterday and after hearing a lot of great reviews about the food, I was highly disappointed and will not be back. First of all, if you're going to charge $15 for a croissant sandwich at least put 2 eggs in it. Potatoes were overcooked, food was served lukewarm and portions were small based on the prices charged. read more

Oysters 12/10 and service/ employees are fantastic! Green beans seemed like they were frozen and microwaved, very underwhelming.

The atmosphere is super relaxing and made a great first impression. You enter through a metal gate that has ivy intertwined through it. The inside also a cool vibe. The service was excellent but I got there before typical dinner hours. As the restaurant filled up, I thought service would suffer but never did. Our waiter was friendly and attentive even when the tables were all full. The bar is made of wood appearing to be mahogany and is well stocked. The only reason for my three star review was the butternut squash soup. I eat this soup any time I see it on the menu. The rest of the food, including dessert was what you would expect from a good place. read more

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Great customer service and ambiance Feels like you are in a little Italian courtyard and not in the middle of the city We had the bacon wrapped dates (12/10 absolutely delicious), the oysters with delicious spicy blood orange minionette, I had the steak frites with a fresh chimichurri, and my fiancée had the half chicken-our only issue was that it was literally JUST chicken, nothing else offered not even a potato for an accompaniment. Also the "umami" was just burnt pieces. But the flavor was great and it was super juicy read more

LOVE Elsie's! We come here often because the food is amazing and so are the cocktails (Espresso Martini is the best!) The Trout dip and crisp pork belly are amazing, everything during brunch is great! Ask for Andrew (tall guy), he's an amazing server and we always enjoy his company! read more

I was curious when this place boasted 5 stars as a hotel restaurant. I was wrong. This cocktail bar is tucked cozily behind the converted train car rooms at Hotel Chalet and boasts some beautiful ambiance. The service was impeccable (they turned on some heat lamps outside and brought us blankets with our cocktails). We ended up coming back after dinner for a night cap and some dessert and were furthermore blessed with delicious cocktails and some amazing flourless chocolate cake and lemon bar style cookies. I couldn't have asked for anything more from a swanky cocktail bar and Elsie's Daughter absolutely nails it! read more

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Great food, kind and attentive service from the host, waiter, and our food runner. i was told this place has a seasonal / rotating menu, and everything we ordered (appetizers- raw oysters, parmesan fries, winter salad) to our entrees (market catch, roasted chicken, chalet curry with salmon) were delectable and plentiful. we were initially sat in the outer seating area but got too cold and were moved inside without an issue. i did not get a cocktail by my company did and were all pleased. finally, we split the apple pie for dessert. everything was so hot and fresh, no pictures were taken! this would be a great place for a date, cocktails and apps, or a full meal with friends and family. will be going back! read more

Brunch please! Came here for my birthday and it was wonderful! Such a cool vibe and we were in a covered, but controlled temperature patio. So it felt like we were outside. Our server was so awesome and attentive. Brunch menu was perfect, variety in Mimosas. Manager Jordan who I had spoken with the day before, came by. They made me feel like royalty on my birthday. I had the steak and eggs. Plates were empty. Definitely coming back here. Just the perfect amount of nice, without being too ostentatious. Go here you won't regret it. Also, the food we ordered doesn't LOOK fancy but it was great quality and good food. read more

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I can't believe that somewhere with this much prestige and and the prices that they demand would keep a menu so out of date on their website. If I'm planning a trip from out of town and this is one of the stops, then why am I made to plan with a menu that no longer exists? The food is good, but it feels as though some management is lax on their job. read more

The ambiance was cozy, lit with candles, & vintage charm. It's tucked away behind the beautiful train cars & a must try. The drinks were unique and very well made. Their menu was excellent & the curry seabass is my new favorite dish! The staff were attentive & kind. read more

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We popped in here for appetizers and cocktails when we were staying right next door at the Hotel Chalet and so glad we did! The vibe inside was super vintagey cute, but we chose to sit outside in the garden. Such a great space. My purple gin/champagne cocktail was delicious. We had some happy hour oysters- yum yum and amazing fresh mignonette. And those dates- oh man, some of the best stuffed dates ever. Service was great. We will be back! read more

The service was sooo friendly, polite and helpful BUT service was extremely slow. After any request, it took 10 to 15 minutes for it to be fulfilled. The food took an hour to come out. The food was not necessarily bad but some dishes came out cold and little to no meat after paying extra for meat in some dishes. The fries were not good, a felt stale, and majority of the food was just bland. The ambience was very relaxing and nice. The aesthetics are great if you want cute pictures or a nice spot for a date. read more

Absolutely wonderful! A+ for food, beverages, service and ambience. Love the vibe and covered patio! read more

We stopped by Elsie's Daughter while in Chattanooga for a few hours. Cool little spot. Had cool furniture and wall art. We did not have a reservation, and regardless of a fairly full evening, they sat us anyway. The cheesecake was good. The plates that went by us looked good as well. Service was a bit slow. Only had one or two people working the floor, but still a great experience. read more

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The whole experience here was fantastic. We ordered a couple plates to share that were all delicious and two cocktails that were good as well. The service was great, we never had to wait for anything that we needed and our waters were always full and table bussed as needed. The dining area is very pretty, if the weather is nice then take advantage of their beautiful patio. For the money I don't think we could have had a better eating experience in Chattanooga. I would definitely revisit and recommend to others. read more

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GREAT place! We stayed at the hotel and after a long day of roadtripping, the pool, the (wonderful!) live music, and the overall vibe of the courtyard were great but what sent it over the top was the AWESOME service we received from Jodi at the Caboose and the delicious food! Highly, highly recommend!! read more

Ambiance: nice. It's a cool vibe. Food: we've only ever had a few small plates, and they were all very good. Service: we've only been in a few times. The first few times about a year ago, service was at the bar, and it was great. Fantastic cocktails too. The past two times at the bar, our experience has been ruined by the miserable bartender. She makes a fair cocktail, but she is not meant for customer service. As someone who makes their living on tips, you'd think she'd be more pleasant to the customers. Nope. If we're in the area, we'll be sure to dip our heads in. If she's still working, we'll be sure to take our time and money elsewhere. read more

The ambiance is absolutely beautiful but unfortunately the food felt short. The charcuterie board is NOT the pictures online. Serving size is very small for price tag in my opinion. Drinks were okay. Probably would skip next time. Service was fine as well. read more

This is a must place to eat! We visited this restaurant on April 2nd right before dinner time and it did NOT disappoint! We ordered the crab dip, the fall salad and bistro filet. It was amazing! One of the best meals we have had in a very long time. The staff was just as amazing. We were told by the manager Jordan that they had just hired a brand new chef and it was his first day. I recommend you keep him! Thank You for being so kind and we will be back one day! read more

Hidden gem in Chattanooga. It feels like you are entering a prohibition speakeasy. Excellent selection of drinks, food menu is not overwhelming and service is exceptional. read more

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It is a bit chaotic on a Friday night. The hostess is amazing. The server though is scattered, doesn't pay attention to the tables as if he is constantly in the weeds. Getting his attention was very hard and then would only stop by for a second. Otherwise, great ambiance inside. Sat outside for a minute and the table behind us was shouting, screaming and annoying. Luckily, the hostess moved us inside. Seems like our server is the only one, handling 15-20 tables. Too much to pay the attention needed per table. Food was good. read more

What a lovely hidden gem! We enjoyed a perfect brunch there ! Service was amazing and Can not wait to return to this beautiful restaurant

they canceled my reservation I made saying they were busy during that time. we went anyway and there was hardly anyone there. it was pouring outside and they have to bring your food from a kitchen outside which soaked some of our food. they accidentally gave our food to another table which sat there for awhile until those guests found a server. they gave us the food which was cold by then (and wet from the rain). Drinks were wrong as well. read more