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    Puckett's Restaurant

    3.8 (531 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating

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    Appetizer pulled pork nachos. Corsair mule. Pickled onions on the side.

    Malia was a super waitress! The food was delicious. Prices are pretty good for being in a downtown area outside the aquarium. Got us in quickly. I would recommend.

    Meat 2 sides, macaroni and cheese, collard greens and pulled pork
    Shea D.

    Everything was great, I was a little skeptical at first but really enjoyed my birthday 11/4/2025. Service good and very helpful. Collards were a little salty for us along with Mac & cheese kinda runny but other than that it was delicious.

    Shrimp and grits
    Clarissa L.

    Came here to have lunch with my siblings and all of our kids and it was delicious. I mixed up how many people were coming and the guy at the front was really flexible where he got a table for us and was willing to pivot when I realized it would be too small. The shrimp and grits was amazing. Our first server seemed a bit overwhelmed with our table and so they gave us a different server who was awesome. He fixed anything that had been messed up (sprite having water poured into it during refills) and was fun to talk to. It has a very cute homey feel inside and the food was great.

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    Greg H.

    The food was just ok, looking at yelp I wanted to try the ribs but they are only served on Saturday only. The service was great and the live band was good also.

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    Manny M.

    Amazing atmosphere, services and more importantly delicious food. Highly recommend the nacho brisket. A surcharge for the brisket versus the pull pork but it's worth it. I wasn't a fan of the side salsa but it didn't take away from the appetizer as it was on the side. Had the Nashville Cheesesteak but brisket and it did not disappoint. Next time will have to try the hot one but that means another trip The kids had the Southern Fried Chicken and Piggy Mac and they loved it. The Southern Fried Chicken was a big platter, so be ready to eat The place has a great family environment and the entertainment was setting up as we were eating so those left behind likely to have more fun. Can't wait for the next visit.

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    Tom K.

    Decided on Pucketts for dinner on our last night in Chattanooga. We ordered a chicken salad sandwich with sweet tater fries, a fried baloney sandwich and fries, and our friends split a pork nacho plate. Two mixed drinks, water, and a coffee rounded the beverages. We didn't wait very long, and our waitress was friendly and attentive. We listened to a good guitar trio (Josh Driver Trio) while we dined too. I believe we're adding Puckett's to our Chattanooga dining stops! The prices aren't too bad either though the mixed drinks aren't cheap. Oh yeah, we split a chocolate cobbler and ice cream for dessert, while our friends split a fried brownie with candied bacon, ice cream and chocolate sauce. Yeah, they were as good as you are thinking.

    Danielle M.

    Great breakfast spot. We stopped by on our way to a day visit to Chattanooga and found this place. There is a parking lot beside the building, but you have to pay. We didn't know check for free parking. It wasn't crowded when we arrived. Service was done with a smile! Biscuits were light and fluffy. Bacon was cooked crispy. Coffee was good. French toast with peanut butter cream cheese, bananas, and whipped cream was delicious- well balanced. Individually, the peanut butter could easily have been overwhelming, but with the whipped cream, bananas, and French toast... it was the perfect play on a breakfast pb and banana sandwich!

    Smoked Brisket Hash with scrambled eggs
    William D.

    I came in on a quiet Saturday morning and was greeted with warm smiles and a clean restaurant. I was seated immediately and the server was like a tornado handling the patrons with quickness and care. I had my best breakfast I've ever had here. #1. No question. Who knew smoked brisket was excellent for breakfast? Puckett's does. The smoked brisket hash was perfect. This is a must have when you're in Chattanooga. Come here now!

    Burnt smoked turkey
    Aaron W.

    This was our fourth visit to Puckett's and all of our previous visits were great. This visit, however, was bad. We ordered the "whole farm" to split amongst me and two kids. The sausage and BBQ pork were great, the brisket was a mix of lukewarm juicy pieces and tough (for brisket) chunks, the turkey was so dry and over cooked that you couldn't cut it with a knife, and the half chicken was so dry that I had to chug water to get it down. I asked for more turkey (my son and I's favorite) and after 20+ minutes they brought out a piece that was even more over cooked. The waitress didn't seem to notice the issue and we never saw a manager until we got the check and asked to speak to him. He heard how our experience was, saw all the food left on the table, and did absolutely nothing about it. I don't know if it was the time of day (we got there at 7:45) or what, but this experience was DEFINITELY not worth the $50+ for one adult and two kids.

    Fried Bologna Sandwich
    Suzette D.

    I've never been to a Puckett's Restaurant, so I thought I'd give it a try. I was surprised that it was similar to another home style type restaurant, but this seemed better. It was cozy, the service was good and the bologna sandwich was amazing. What I didn't like was having to fight with the mayo packet. The sweet server noticed my struggle and brought a ramekin without asking :) That's what made her so good at her job. This was a nice experience and I'm glad to have tried it here.

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    Kurt H.

    Possible the best meal I've had in many months. Steal, shrimp and crabcakes topped off with two chocolate martinis amazing meal.

    Fried Green Tomatoes
    Angela L.

    Service was awful. We were seated immediately (they were half empty) but it took forever for someone to even greet us and take our drink order. Once we actually got waitress she was fine but the food took forever to come out which was surprising given how dead they were. Fried green tomatoes- 10/10. Crispy, thick, hot and perfect with the sauce and pickled red onion. Piggy Mac - 7/10. Served in a skillet. Was tasty but wouldn't order again. Corn cake - like a pancake made of cornmeal. Order these! Sweet and spicy. So good.

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    Honestly the foods flavor was really dull, but the service was ok. Took a while before anyone greeted us.

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    Solid bbq and delicious sides. The baked beans were yummy - not what I'm used to , in a good way!

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    Great bbq everything you would expect from an authentic southern bbq restaurant.The service was great and it's very reasonably priced.

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    Sugar's Ribs

    Sugar's Ribs

    4.1
    (840 reviews)
    3.6 mi
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    Locally owned & operated
    Certified professionals

    In my lifetime, I have eaten a lot of ribs, and Sugar's Ribs has the best spare ribs I've ever had…read more They are truly fall-off-the-bone tender. If you pull at the meat, there's a solid chance all of it will come right off the bone. I ordered spare ribs and corn, and both came out very quickly. The ribs were obviously the highlight, but the corn was really good too. Since you order at a counter near the entrance, it's a little hard to fully rate the service, but the process was simple and efficient. They also gave us cabbage to feed the goats outside, which was unique and fun. The seating area is near windows with a great view of the mountains, which makes the experience even better. I downloaded Yelp just to write this review, so that should say enough. Definitely recommend Sugar's Ribs, especially for the spare ribs.

    While the service was out of this world, the BBQ left much to be desired…read more I ordered brisket and ribs. The brisket I received was very fatty and the ribs were oddly greasy. Neither were sauced and while the sauces on the table were plentiful, they were watered down. Too liquid to really stick to the meat and provide any flavor. Sad because the options looked interesting yet fell flat on taste. I absolutely loved the location. Up on hill, overlooking the skyline of Chattanooga was a beautiful site. It offered a relaxing diner feel with a good amount of space to enjoy my meal without other patrons being on top of me.

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    Hickory Pit Bar-B-Que

    Hickory Pit Bar-B-Que

    4.5
    (285 reviews)
    6.5 mi
    $

    This is exactly why I love Yelp! We found this spot on a road trip and wanted something local. Holy…read moreBBQ spot... this was a gem. We got several platters (chicken and pork) and various sides. Everything was so good and tasted like your family made it for you. Some standout items: the coleslaw is super finely chopped which gives it a really good texture, flavor is great. The potato salad was creamy and perfectly seasoned. The pork was so Smokey and tender. Their sauce is super great, would pour that on everything. The fried okra was so tasty, we ate every piece. They have so much cheese in the poppers, delicious. If you're passing through the East Ridge area of Chattanooga, I highly suggest checking out this awesome spot for great food at an even better price. Thanks for the great experience!

    This is our first visit to Hickory, the owners are amazingly friendly. Our waitress was kind of…read moreneutral and acted like she didn't really want to be there. The food was good, but the major drawback is that a large plate only had four ribs, one of which you could barely call a rib. The second, drawback for me is that the ribs came with sauce already on them. That's like a major no-no in my book. I know, everybody has their preference, but I prefer to sauce my own food if I feel that it's necessary. To be honest, barbecue should stand on its own without sauce and sauce should only be there to enhance the flavor. The meat was tender, but I couldn't really get a feel for the flavor of the meat because the sauce interfered with that. The pulled pork plate was good. Also, my girlfriend said she enjoyed that. But again, sauce should come on the side in my opinion. I have no real complaint against this place, but I wish I had known ahead of time that the ribs came with sauce on them and I wish that I had known that there were only four ribs on the plate, I would've ordered a whole rack. Prices are good, the place is clean, and as I said, the owners are very welcoming and warm people. Give this place a go, it's worth a trip! But just ask questions before you order!

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    Interior is super cute
    Wardlaw’s Lucky Eye Q

    Wardlaw’s Lucky Eye Q

    4.9
    (146 reviews)
    24.2 mi
    $$

    Celebrated my milestone birthday with my favorite humans. And let me tell you, this place…read moreunderstood the assignment. First time visiting, and not only was the food to the moon fantastic with portions big enough to feed the inhabitants of Jupiter! but the man serenaded me. Yes, I got dinner and a show. The brisket? Tender enough to not use your dentures The pulled pork? Plentiful like it was trying to apologize for every bad BBQ I've ever had. And that Georgia sweet sauce? A whole spiritual experience. The green beans came in seasoned like they had something to prove, and the banana puddin'... well, that was the kind of dessert that makes you rethink your life choices in the best way. Staff was friendly, helpful and accommodating. Loved the rustic eclectic decor! 10/10 would celebrate being fabulous here again.

    We drove about 30 minutes through the back roads of Georgia to try Wardlaw's BBQ, and I'm glad we…read moredid. We pulled up right at 5:00 when they opened and were surprised to see a line already waiting outside the door. That's usually a pretty good sign. We waited about 30 minutes before ordering, but nobody seemed too surprised -- clearly this place has a following. It had that small-town, no-frills BBQ-joint feel, and between the line out front, the smoking grill, and the first bite of ribs, it felt like we had found one of those places people know about for a reason. We had the three-meat sampler with ribs, brisket, and sausage. It was plenty of food and a great way to try the menu. The ribs and sausage had a nice kick to them and did not disappoint. The ribs were fall-off-the-bone tender, and the brisket was lean, cooked just right, and full of flavor. Robert runs a great operation. He took our order, served up the meats, and he and his crew kept everything moving in a friendly and welcoming way. There were Georgia, Texas, and Carolina sauces on the table, and honestly, all three were good. Nothing fancy or overdone here -- just solid barbecue that tastes like folks know what they're doing. It's not just good local BBQ. It's worth going out of your way for. Glad we made the drive. Wardlaw's is the real deal.

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    Champy's Famous Fried Chicken

    Champy's Famous Fried Chicken

    4.3
    (1k reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$

    Now THIS is how fried chicken is supposed to be…read more I stopped by Champy's while visiting Chattanooga, and it was the highlight of my afternoon. The fried chicken came out hot, crispy, juicy, and full of flavor. You could literally see the juices coming out of the chicken, and every bite was delicious. The customer service was excellent as well. Everyone was friendly, welcoming, and attentive throughout the meal. I also enjoyed the atmosphere. The walls were covered in dollar bills and license plates, which gave the restaurant a lot of character and made it feel like a place with stories to tell. I found myself wondering about the history behind it all.

    Heard a lot about Champys so we had to check it out. Love the ambiance, a renovated garage…read moreconverted into a Southern-style bar/casual eatery. A little kitchy sure but it fits. We got to choose our table and had friendly service the whole time. Note that although the service is pretty good, the food coming out was a little slow. We got the 3 chicken tender basket, catfish basket, the smoked buffalo wings, and banana pudding. The buffalo wings were the highlight. Great smokiness coming through the wings. Just a little bit of heat from the buffalo sauce. Highly recommend. Everything else was pretty good. The chicken was tender, and good crisp to the outside, and good seasoning. The catfish was pretty good too although they were pretty thin so didn't get quite as much of the crunch to tenderness contrast that I like in a catfish. Also, their tartar sauce is too sweet. I prefer more tang on the sauce. I think the sauces run sweet as I thought the champy sauce was a little too sweet over mustard-y. Good fries with great texture and seasoning. I also got the green bean sides which were a little soft but great, depth of flavor as it was clearly cooked with pork. The potato salad was good if not memorable. The kids loved the banana pudding. A little too much of the cream and not enough pudding but otherwise worth getting. All in all a strong chicken spot to visit while in Chattanooga.

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    Naked River Brewing Company

    Naked River Brewing Company

    4.3
    (148 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$

    Naked river sits across the street from a college. So we were able to park in the parking lot…read morebehind the brewery was completely full and required payment. Walking in , you could see a long bar that you could sit at or just order food at in a designated area and seat yourself around the place. We chose to set up the bar, of course. It kind of ended up being a bad idea because people had no idea about personal boundaries and being in other people's face while they're enjoying their beers and they are standing around ordering food and reaching over you. Ben and I even switch seats, because he is worried about his personal space then I am. Most of the food that was on the menu was barbecue driven but since I had just had poke, I was not hungry. The servers were very friendly when we were ordering and checked in on us often I just wish that they would have kept the line in a more orderly fashion since there was a designated area for ordering specifically.

    First an apology, when I get a carry-out order, I never offer pics, it just isn't fair to the…read moreestablishment. So sorry about that folks. So, as I was told by the staff, the restaurant portion has been spun off and sold from the brewery itself, so this is my first visit for food, since that has transpired. It is now known as "BUDS & BREWS CHATTANOOGA", part of a larger group out of Nashville, I was told. The bar/brewery looks the same, there is the same helpful staff, but in all honesty, the food just isn't as good. The pulled pork, was okay at best, the fried onion rings, just too greasy, and the chicken wings, just too dry. When first opened NR was the first microbrewery to prepare and offer their own food, and the bbq was stellar, but I cannot make that same statement today. Brews are still good, but if need a good microbrewery in Chattanooga that can offer you good food to go along with that cold one, my recommendation is either Oddstory or Five Wits. I'll continue to come to NR for a beer, as their Moonpie Stout is absolutely one of the best beers you can find in Chattanooga, but like I said if I am hungry too, this will no longer be one of my primary spots to consider.

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    Raw grain at Naked River Brewery
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