Stopped in from our Knoxville to Auburn road trip. What a delicious find...great service, food, and beautiful atmosphere. Timed it well- just before the noontime rush- and boy, does it fill up. I had the quinoa salad- great mix of flavors...the rest of our family was very happy with their orders as well. Would love to come back again when in town! read more

We were seated outside immediately without reservations. The server was helpful with recommendations and broke the tie between scallops or quail. He recommended the quail and it was a good choice! We also had the deviled eggs for an app and they were tasty. I ordered the salmon and my hubs ordered the trout. Both were amazing and the trout was a huge piece of fish. Very good delicious food. read more

Public House - Deviled Eggs - New American Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

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We were in Chattanooga for the evening, and were very happy with our dinner here! Everything we ordered was great, and the atmosphere was very nice. This is definitely a great stop! read more

Public House - Pimento burger, Roasted Beets & Goat Cheese - New American Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

Service and food was fantastic! The house salad is a big portion, but was really good. The pot roast and corn bread were also delicious! read more

Public House - Bar - New American Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

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This place is HIIITTT the spot! Came here to celebrate our anniversary. Nick was our server and he was such a delight. He knew exactly what I wanted! This place also had my favorite wine!!! From back home in CA. Everything was delicious. Husband said his favorite grits of all time! We will def be back!! Thanks again Nick! read more

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10/10..... I would have to say if I lived in the area I would be here often. Absolutely top! Definitely one of my favorite restaurants. Food was great. Temp and taste was spot on. The roast was amazing and seasoned well. Our waiter was great and knew the menu well. It's a great spot for a date night or just to get some good food. I will definitely be back next time we are in town. A local gem for sure. read more

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I had a terrible experience at this establishment. It was cold, in the 50s. We are from out of town, so this is very cold for us. We walked in without a reservation, and The hostess offered us a back room seating or outside seating. I asked if there was a heater outside and she says yes. So I said ok we will sit outside. She then seats us at the ONLY table without the heater. I asked her where the heater was and she just looked at me. It was silent and she really didn't give me an answer, just slowly walked away. I asked the server if we could either bring one of the heaters closer to us or move us to a seat with a heater. He asked the hostess and she said no. Overall from the beginning it was a bad experience. I ordered 2 appetizers, asked for ranch and it never came. Finally the server was asked to bring the ranch and the check. He just brings the check. Again, I ask for the ranch since my food had been sitting getting cold, I still waned the ranch to ranch to finish it. Fried pickles usually come With ranch. Cold pickles and no ranch. Honestly I'd rate this experience a 1 out of 5. So disappointing as the food was ok, but the experience was not read more

The steak frites is amazing. I could have ordered a second plate awesome layout. Good spot to go on any occasion

We are here from all over, for a family reunion. All 10 of us really liked this restaurant. We shared 3 different appetizers, which the restaurant split for us so we could share them more easily. Very thoughtful. The deviled eggs, cornbread, & pimento cheese were all very good. We got a Caesar & the mushroom spoon bread. Delicious. Everyone else's plates looked amazing too. Our waiter was very attentive & friendly. Do not pass up the carrot cake (it is served warm!) or the key lime pie!! read more

We make it a point to go to Public House whenever we're in town. I love the food, ambiance and the location.

Don't miss this place! The food was excellent, Service was great ask for Andy. Vegie plater should have extra mac and cheese. So good! Had a salad for dinner came with excellent deviled eggs. Reasonable for the type of place it is. read more

The food was excellent. We had the red wine braised pot roast with mashed potatoes and a side of Mac. Then we topped it off with a praline carrot cake, which was delicious. Service was great! read more

Public House - Red wine braised pot roast with mashed potatoes, a side of Mac and cheese and an espresso martini - New American Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

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They stir my grits the right way. Slap me and call me Betty! Keep it coming.Sweet Tea and syrup! read more

Public House - New American Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

Let's start with the positives. The restaurant was beautiful. The server was very nice. The brown butter latte was good, but very sweet. All of the drinks were good. The negatives- The cornbread was a little dry. The smoked trout dip was not my favorite. It was like a chicken salad sandwich but with trout. The shrimp and grits were a huge disappointment. The grits were bland. The shrimp was very shrimpy. The sauce was cold. I would not come here again. read more

Busy place for lunch on Friday. Reservation?? We sat at the bar and had good service and delicious food. Trout and salmon were small but perfect for lunch. Beat and goat cheese side was very tasty. read more

Quality food and prompt service. Shrimp and Grits were nicely seasoned with plenty of shrimp and andouille sausage. 5 beer at happy hour. Not a lot going on in this part of Chattanooga, so this is a good option. read more

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This place is incredible. The service is top notch and the ambiance incredible. We had the cornbread with sorghum butter as an appetizer. I highly recommend. I had a small plate quail with cheese grits. The quail was deboned, stuffed and cooked to perfection. My wife had shrimp and grits. They were juicy and tasty as well. I do wish they had a larger draft beer selection as I am not really a hard liquor person. Definitely worth a try. read more

Public House - Quail and grits. - New American Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

As a Chattanooga local, Public House has been our go to for consistent great food and friendly service for many years! An ideal place for an intimate dinner date with your sweetheart, or family and friends larger gatherings. The private dining Oak room is also a wonderful place to host smaller special gatherings. Also hands down the best fried chicken in town!!! read more

Food, service, ambience! All was great! I highly recommend. It's great food with friendly staff and a fantastic outdoor seating. Enjoy the day in a beautiful, quiet with friends or family over a great meal. We went for lunch and couldn't be any happier with the moment. read more

Wow! This is our second time here. The first several years ago. What an amazing restaurant! Both time the food and service was fabulous. We stopped in here for an early dinner before a concert. We got reservations which are needed here at this popular spot! We started the evening with their seasonal sangria. It was sweet but very refreshing. For starters we got the spicy chicken bites. They were phenomenal! So tasty. And the deviled eggs. The filling was super soft and yummy. For dinner my wife got the Salmon and I got the Cobb Salad. Wow what a huge salad! It had 3 large fried chicken tenders, half an avocado and 2 more of the deviled eggs on it! It was fresh and very good! Service what great. Super cool place to eat in the Nooga. We will be back for sure! read more

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We sat in the bar area and everyone was so nice and accommodating. We had our 3 girls with us and enjoyed everything from chicken fingers to steak! All delicious! The old fashion was too. read more

The food, beverage and dining experience were stellar! Our server Mr. Nick was very knowledgeable. He gave several recommendations of menu items that were delicious! He was super attentive. He has a hospitable presence that I haven't seen in years. He did not rush us. He practiced silent refills, prebussing and had a table greeting unlike any other. I highly recommend him as your server and this restaurant! read more

Public House - Bacon deviled eggs - New American Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

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Our party of four enjoyed the experience. The food was great, the prices were very reasonable. My son Ordered the shrimp and grits which was incredible. I ordered the wine braised pot roast & mash which was delicious with much larger portions than I was expecting. I'll go again for sure. Friendly wait staff. read more

Great location, conveniently located in the "adult;)" section of Chattanooga. For all of my bar people, theirs won't disappoint. Great food selection and ambience. read more

My wife and I met my mom and her friend here for lunch. This food and service was absolutely wonderful. Nicholas was our server. He was friendly, helpful, patient, and prompt. Highly recommend him as your server. Our table had the deviled eggs and cornbread along with Cobb salads and the fish sandwich (blackened swordfish). There is nothing here that I wouldn't recommend. Every single thing was delicious! The restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating. Very well decorated and a nice place that isn't loud. It is perfect ambiance for enjoying conversations with family or friends. read more

The drinks are exceptional. The food was awesome. The service was pretty good. We were not told about the specials by our server. I did hear the server at the next table over getting being told. Other than that, the server was pretty good and attentive. The ambiance is about the only thing really lacking if you were looking for a nice place to take a date. I felt like I was sitting in a cafeteria. read more

Food was so, so Expected much better food from other reviews we saw before going Just wasn't nearly as good as expected read more

I recently had dinner at the Public House, and it was wonderful. There was 4 of us and we didn't have reservations but after about a 15-minute wait, we got a table. The place is very nice and looks like it should have a dress code but doesn't (at least I hope not). Our waiter was prompt and cordial. I ordered the Whoville Mule for my cocktail. It contained Vodka, Pomegranate, Lime, Ginger Beer. So good. I believe it was one of their holiday drinks so not available all year. We started with the pimento cheese dish and the deviled eggs. Recommend both. I ordered the pot roast. Served with mashed potatoes and gravy. The roast was very tender and flavorful. I recommend trying it. My friend ordered the cobb salad, and it was huge. Enough for at least two people to share. Dessert looked good but was too full to order. Maybe next time. Everything was beautifully presented and delicious. I will definitely come back when I'm in the area. read more

This place is really cute but much smaller than I expected. They don't have but a few booths, and their chairs are pretty uncomfortable. It's not a place I would consider cozying up for a while, but it's good for a fancy-ish date night. The prices were reasonable for this kind of place, and you could easily choose to share several small plates instead of a main. The cornbread was pretty but not to my southern-girl standard. The deviled eggs were very good but not the best I've had. The burgers and fries were only okay. The pot roast tasted great, and I absolutely loved the smoky pork with grits and apple chutney. The peanut butter pie was unusual in texture but tasted indulgent and looked very appealing. The coffee was nice. Our server was plenty attentive without drawing attention. I would definitely go again, happily; it just didn't make my list of top Chattanooga experiences. read more

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I went after an event on a rainy day. Sat at the bar. Parking is free for the first two hours. There were two people working the bar area. It took a little time to get their attention. The woman came and got my drink order. Which was the Rosemarys Baby (non-alcoholic). They came back and got my order which was fried tomatoes and the fried chicken with Mac and cheese. The tomatoes were good. Liked the sauce that came with it. I am more of a white meat chicken eater and it came with two dark and one white so really only ate the breast. The Mac and cheese was good also, very flavorful. I really enjoyed the Rosemarys Baby. If you aren't much of a drinker, check it out. The people were friendly. Chatted at the bar which was cool. Nice atmosphere. Clearly they have regulars. Will be back. read more

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We had a party of 4 that went for dinner on NYE. Restaurant was busy but we received great service. Our server recommended some specialty cocktails which we enjoyed. We had the pimento cheese with fried pickles and the "yankee cornbread" both were large and delicious. Entrees were great portion and all were great. Highly recommend. read more

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I was very impressed with my meal at Public House. I opted for the pot roast and it was excellent--tender, flavorful, and those mashed potatoes! Vegetables and sauce was on point. I added a side of mac and cheese and--seriously, some of the best mac and cheese I've had in a restaurant (maybe ever). Our table also tried a few appetizers. The cornbread is good as is the pimento cheese. The fried pickles are terrific. They also have some really great cocktail options and serve them in fantastic stem ware--just nice touches. For example, I ordered a Manhattan and it arrived in a stem glass with a sidecart rocks glass of ice cold water which contained the rest of the pour in a mini-decanter. The Manhattan was stout and flavorful and twice the size of most places. The best value cocktail I've had in a nice restaurant in a long time. Our service was great and the ambience here is solid to great. I'd definitely dine here again if/when I'm back in the area! read more

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Food was light and delicious, nicely presented, not greasy. We had cat fish, and not a bone to be found, grits were creamy and gently seasoned, cabbage was ... good, different with a hint of heat. Good service. Clean, well priced.... The cat fish was light, flatly, and best I have ever had. read more

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This was a wonderful choice to hold a birthday dinner. The unique inside setting has private hidden alcoves and separated rooms and intimate settings for groups. The food is reasonably priced, tastes wonderful and their cook is skilled in his craft. The restaurant is connected to 'The Social', a lively and interesting bar that serves curated drinks. We sat here, as you can eat in this area for overflow dining. The food was outstanding. We had Fried Chicken which consisted of 3 pieces including a breast, a thigh and a leg. The chicken was crispy, juicy and flavorful. I chose beets with goat cheese as a side. The beets were good but it needed more goat cheese. I was craving more of that delicious goat cheese that came with it! Daughter had Red Wine Pot Roast, which she raved about and always gets that dish. I've had their delicious burgers too, which are also very good. Sorry, we were so hungry and the food was so good that we inhaled it so fast we both forgot to take a picture. THAT'S A FIRST!! Haha! Saw read more

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Given that we had undertaken tastings at two distilleries earlier that day, we needed food. We found such food at Public House, where I dined on Deviled Eggs and a Pimento Cheese & Bacon Burger. At this point, I was focused on sobering up and filling my stomach, so I kept to water and the food I devoured. We had seats at the bar, where I ravenously enjoyed the deviled eggs with bacon brittle first. This appetizer was a good start that my wife and I enjoyed voraciously. The pimento cheese and bacon burger were incredibly satisfying. The pimento cheese complimented the bacon with the delicious beef patty very well to where I felt myself levitate in the air from the leather, upholstered chair. In addition to serving great eats, the interior was my type of spot: brick wall, dark wooden trim, and lots of spirit selections to view -- the latter of which I spent looking from afar as I drank my water. read more

Public House is always a good choice!! There is a great variety of food and something for almost everyone in your group, but vegetarian options are more limited. Service has always been great and super attentive. My go to is the Cobb Salad which is extremely filling and I think worth the $16 price tag. To be a smaller venue, it doesn't get too loud when it's packed, in fact the last time I was there our party of 12 was able to hear each other the entire meal. Highly recommend the Public House for a great meal in Chattanooga! read more

Public House - Cobb salad - New American Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

Wait a minute, you're telling me I can get a quarter of a chicken deep fried, with tasty mashed potatoes, and grilled Brussels sprouts for just $10 at lunch? Sold! Coming back every lunch! Too bad I don't live here, darn it. We arrived around 2pm and found it easy to park in the lot for the Warehouse Row district, and were able to walk right in without a wait. Plenty of seating, nice high ceilings, modern decor and atmosphere. Great for business, date, or socializing with plenty of space to spread out. Food and flavors were Country cooking style with a touch of culinary elevation to make it tasty, filling, and a dash of special. Would definitely come back again and bring friends! Love the shopping in the warehouse district as well to help walk off some of the tasty goodness afterward. read more

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We were seated promptly, however our server took 10 minutes to greet us. A table seated next to us were greeted, got drinks and cornbread before we were even greeted. We ordered appetizers and I was very clear we wanted them first, however our entrees arrived 5 minutes after. My wedge salad was okay, very basic. My fried chicken was barely warm and very dry. The Mac&Cheese was warm, not hot. The biscuit served was very soggy. The food is very overrated, seems to be all premade/ precooked sitting under heat warmers. Our waiter wore black sneakers that were literally falling apart with huge holes in them, you could see his socks. What kind of management would allow that? I could not recommend this establishment. read more

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We've been here twice now, once with friends, and once as a couple. We wanted to get some good food before doing a three-hour drive tonight, and Public House really fit the bill. Tonight, we shared three dishes: the pork tenderloin with grits and an apple chutney; the roasted beets with goat cheese, and a Caesar salad with no croutons. These three dishes made a perfect combo, as it raised the amount of vegetables we were eating, and yet, we had the delicious meat plate we also wanted. We look forward to returning to Public House. read more

Public House - Grilled Pork Tenderloin, Roasted Beets & Goat Cheese - New American Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

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Had dinner at Public House while in town for a meeting. The location is very cute and loved the green accent wall across from brick walls. So the food... I ordered the pot roast with mash potatoes. The meat was so tender and flavorful. There was a light gravy (more like meat drippings) that was delicious but I could have used a bit more for my potatoes. I loved that the roasted veggies were on the side (celery, onions, and carrots). Not a huge celery fan but the carrots and onions were a nice addition! The portion size was plentiful and I wish I had space to try the carrot cake. Next time! The two women I was with ordered the fried chicken with beets (that looked delicious) and the pot roast but with grits along with a salad. Definitely a place I would return to try other menu items. read more