My lifelong friend and I went to The Tap House on our yearly trip to get together for a few days,…read moreand ended up going to the Tap House twice! Excellent craft beers, and service, and the food was hot and made very well. They also have smaller beer and whiskey servings to try different ones which interest you! The owner, Chris even came over to us the second day, and asked how our trip was, and thanked us for coming back! This is a typical tap room/bar in an old office building, was clean and comfortable. The closest parking (as most parking in and near downtown Chattanooga) is pay by phone, however, they will validate your parking. How much you spend will vary if you are drinking and/or eating. Overall, a very relaxed enjoyable place to go!

My husband and I ate there when visiting and the food was great so we wanted to take our friends…read moreand family back during our second visit. We had 11 people there were multiple open tables and they refused to combine tables or split our group to accommodate us, we were 2 separate families and they still would not do it. Unfortunately we left and took our money with us. We were ready to have a full meal as we had just come from site seeing.

Wow! I really wanted to like this place based on the reviews stating how the bartenders are so…read morefriendly and accommodating. Sadly, as an individual customer, that was not my experience on a Thursday night. I arrived a little before 7pm and I was warmly greeted by Drew. I told her I was excited to dine here, specifically in the bar, based on reviewers comments. Her friendliness and positive attitude assured me I made the right decision. However, the bar area was not as inviting or welcoming as the evening progressed. My bartender was cordial and asked if I wanted a cocktail. I asked if this place makes a good Cosmopolitan. He said "Do you like it tart or sweet?" (Never been asked that before, but I appreciated the question.) I said "tart" and he made me the BEST Cosmopolitan I've had in a while! It was served half in a glass and the rest in a small decanter surrounded in a glass of ice. Great presentation and even better drink! Just a touch of pink and nice and strong. 5 star start! Then, it went downhill. I ordered the Wedge Salad ($9) and the Seared Scallops ($18), both under the "Starters, Small Plates" section. Both were very good, with excellent presentation. I should have realized the "Small Plates" would only provide a few scallops (3), but they were very well prepared and quite good. After I ordered and the food was provided, little customer service was given thereafter. I had to ask for water refills twice. (When I finally asked for my check, I got a refill without asking.) During this time, only one other customer was in the bar. The two bartenders were talking to another employee about a streaming finale one recently watched. Eventually, the second bartender came onto my side and I asked if I could order one more item from him since my bartender never came back. (The first bartender was Josh, which I discovered when I got the bill receipt.) The other bartender took my order for the Pot Roast Nachos (as I still somewhat hungry) and the Nachos were absolutely fantastic, just like the reviews recommended. At 8pm, I left as I was the only patron left in the bar (I wonder why?) and they were cleaning up even though closing was still an hour away. The bill for two cocktails and the food mentioned above came to $77. Then, $13 was added for Tennessee state/county tax and also liquor/wine tax!!! Was my meal and service worth $100, not really. As I left, I saw the personable Drew and she asked me how the evening went. I explained and she apologized that it did not meet my expectations. I said I just think I came on an off night. However, maybe she should tell management that if only one customer is left at the bar, you should treat them with the attention and respect as anyone who came in earlier. I don't feel I received the service I deserved for the price I paid so sadly, I can only provide a review based on this one time experience.

This is connected to the Public House restaurant (which was great). Stopped into the Social while…read morewaiting for colleagues to arrive for dinner. Looks the part of an old style bar with well-worn wooden bar. Bartenders were friendly & attentive. I decided to try The Social Sour, which is basically a New York sour - a whiskey sour with a red wine float. It looks great & tasted great too but I wasn't absolutely sure it was actually red wine on top. In any case try that or the barkeep's old fashioned.

I stopped in two times to check out this place as this bar was selected for the wedding afterparty…read more I went in the late morning to check out the layout and to see where our VIP section was going to be set up. I was greeted by a nice young woman who allowed me to roam about the place. She pointed to the area where our afterparty would take place as well as the stairway to the second level. The place is huge! There is a stage for the live band, a gigantic wrap-around bar and a bull riding section. There is even an outside area with a pool, including a separate bar area with plenty of tables and chairs as well as a fire pit. Cool murals surround this area. When we arrived for the afterparty, the place was rocking! Since we had been provided with wristbands at the wedding, we were escorted to the VIP level, which had a separate bar upstairs. Our area overlooked the live band. There was sufficient seating for our group, and the service was quick and friendly. I had a great time here and recommend you stop in when you are in the area or if you want to host a separate party for friends.

It was our first visit and we came during Chattanooga beer and wing week. We ordered the sriracha…read morehoney bbq wings. They were delicious. We also had the onion rings. Not sure about the rings,if we would order them again. The batter was really hard. The service started out a little unfriendly, but she did warm up to us towards the end. She was young and very sweet. The inside was amazing!! I loved it! Very eclectic! And there is a pool!!!! You can call ahead and they will heat it for you!!

Try. The. Gator. Nuggets. So freaking good! My favorite is the gator queso and if you're a drinker…read morethat wants to get knocked flat then try the hurricane. That is one strong drink! The place is full of different sports on the screens so if you're wanting a sports day then go here. The staff are so friendly and never mess up (even when you've had one too many drinks) we always come here first to pregame!

Got seated promptly. Drinks took a little a while to get to the table, but the waitress did…read moreapologize for the wait. Got the pimento cheese flatbread for an appetizer. Kind of a letdown not really that great. We got our salad and when the person that brought our salad over, we asked for silverware so we can eat our salad and she was kind of put off by the fact that we asked her. Our meals came out brought by the same person who brought us our salads and I must admit she was extremely rude. She just tossed the meals on the table and walked away. So the owner knows it's the one that was wearing the yellow Rolling Stones shirt. I had the crawfish étouffée, it was OK there was nothing really outstanding about it. My wife had the debris, poor boy, roast beef, and the roast beef really didn't have any flavor to it. It was spicy, but there was no flavor to the meat at all. The restaurant itself is clean, but kind of poorly lit. The waitresses are dressed in my opinion inappropriately, even though it is a dive place. Skippy shorts, skimpy shirts and it's based by the server who kept bringing our food over a bad attitude. Try your own risk. Maybe I just caught them on a bad day. If I did my rating completely on food, I would give it three but based on the one waitress , I just can't give it a three.

We've visited multiple times during a few trips to Chattanooga and it's always been so fun. The…read morefirst time we got a noodle dish and some local beers and it was so good we came back the next night! This latest trip, we got a ramen and it wasn't our favorite - spiciness that wasn't noted on the menu was really the only flavor. But the crab Rangoon were great, as was the beer selection! The vibe is killer, with tons of local flavor in stickers and ads all over the walls and ceilings. The staff is super friendly and willing to help you find a drink you'll enjoy. We played some board games the last time we were there and it just really added to the laid back nature.

We stopped here during our ghost walk. I ordered on of their mocktails. They had a menu with CBD…read moredrinks, and that Could be problematic for people who have to drug test. Luckily I caught what it was but it wasn't super obvious. We hung out upstairs for the story telling after we got our drinks.

So, as Burger Week draws to a close, I was out in Red Bank, and decided to hit this spot, having…read moreheard good things about them. Street level, this appears to be a small place, but as I quickly learned, looks can be deceiving as there are levels below street level, as well as an outside patio. This also happens to be where the kitchen is set up in a trailer. Clever Alehouse is very laid back and comfortable. This strikes me as a neighborhood "joint". There's a reasonable variety of food, a decent beer selection, and the staff incredibly friendly and attentive. Their entry for Burger Week was excellent, one of the better burgers I've sampled this week. Clearly, this warrants a return visit, so I can sample more of what is offered from a food selection.

Update to my first review, we've gone back 3 times since and each has been progressively worse…read more This last time the burger tasted like a frozen patty that had a touch of freezer burn. Assuming they use fresh meat, so the it was burnt or poorly seasoned. Whatever the case, I left 90% of it on my plate. One woman behind the bar seems to do everything from making drinks, running food and bussing tables and never once washed her hands.

The food, service and atmosphere is always fantastic. They know what they are doing. I have never…read morehad a bad experience here. Sidetrack is one of our go to places. The food is phenomenal but their sauces are stellar.

So. Delicious. We went for Mother's Day brunch and everything was amazing. Our server was kind and…read morehelpful which seems to be a rarity nowadays. The whipped feta is AMAZING!!! 10/10 have been dreaming about it since. The place is darker inside, so if you have any vision impairments or need lots of light, keep that in mind. Mix of booths, tables and high tops.

Let's start with the positive, the restaurant was clean and peaceful. I went for lunch on a…read moreThursday afternoon. I was seated at a booth as requested and was quickly brought chips and salsa. The chips were fresh and the salsa delicious with the right amount of heat. I ordered the El Poblano, which came with a small salad, Mexican rice and refried beans.I added the steak for a protein. I am familiar with the meal as I have made it myself at home. I'm sorry to say it was all very disappointing. The poblano had absolutely no flavor nor did the steak. I would have enjoyed the steak with a bit of a chili powered and cumin spice. After thinking about it I probably should have added some of the salsa from the chips to spice it up. You can't mess up refried beans so those were fine. The Mexican rice was extremely under cooked and some weren't cooked at all. The salad was the only positive of the meal itself. The waitress never came over to ask me how my meal was. The next time I saw her was when she brought me my bill. At that time I told her about the rice being very under cooked. He response was "ok". Now to be fair there was a sign that said under new management so I'm going to give them grace. If I lived near by I would give them another try after a couple months to see if they got all the kinks out. Maybe wait until Cinco da Mayo. They don't have a liquor license yet.

This restaurant is located in such an accessible area. The decor is fun and inviting. The menu is…read moreso vast and it is tough to make a decision. The chips and salsa are served complimentary and were light crispy and flavorful. I decided to order the shrimp fajitas. Fantastic! Steamy and comes out perfectly! Fabulous flavors and a colorful presentation. My server was efficient and very nice. I went between lunch and dinner so I had the staff and kitchens full attention. I really enjoyed this restaurant and I will definitely be back to explore more options on the menu.