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.

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.

Great food and a welcoming atmosphere. The steak was seasoned perfectly, and the baked potato and…read morevegetables complemented the meal well

This is a beautiful restaurant. The food was all wonderful, especially the steak tartare appetizer…read more Prices were reasonable for such an upscale restaurant. Our server Margaret was delightful and efficient. We will definitely be back

Friendly, nice, staff, checks up on you seriously and genuinely many times and really helpful to…read moreaccommodate substitutes and options. Really fun, "hipster" vibes! The food was really good, first time I had falafel with the insides being soft like chewy brownie, spicy pickle marg was surprisingly refreshing and tasty, and big fan of the tots, also the salad seemed fresh! The only down side was the black bean burger ratio to bread seemed off and the rye bread didn't taste as strong as a rye lover may like. But overall, I'd recommend, very fun spot!

Picked this restaurant for lunch as it was close by to the convention center. Didn't look like your…read morestandard place and so in we went! Picked the upstairs outside patio, which was adorned with green pickle lighting.!!! There is a cool bar and dining area on the first floor, as well as an other indoor section on the second floor I chose the grilled brie, a starter, for my meal, and it was delicious! Loaded with pesto and garlic, and served with delicious sourdough toast. Also got a side of steamed broccoli. Hubby order the signature burger with chicken, with a side of onion rings, which he thoroughly enjoyed. Our server was personable, but we happened to spend more time speaking with Aaron who assisted, and he was great. Would definitely return.

Took the wife and mother in law out for a change of scenery to the wonderful place called…read moreChattanooga. Wound up at the aquarium for a couple hours and ended up hungry at the very end of it. Not far from where we were parked we found the Wooden City conveniently across from it all (dare I say a brisk walk's worth) with Mellow Mushroom and Ben & Jerry's establishments at both corners. We were given the options of staying inside or being placed outside and we chose (biased a lil) the opportunity of eating outside. We were taken care of accordingly by Jonathan, who is a perfect example of someone that makes tourism worth it, we chitchatted back-and-forth and came across some great options on our appetizers and drinks. While we waited for drinks, we were served water with ice as the weather outside was pleasant but a little too hot for the afternoon... When the appetizers arrived, we were greeted by not only demonstration, but taste above what I've had as of recent. Wife enjoyed the freshness of the tomatoes and cheese whilst I was mesmerized by how subtle and uber smooth my Old Fashioned was. We unwinded and talked about our day here in this city and then our next meal plates arrived. I had the very unique and well presented Beet Ravioli and the wife had the exquisite Spicy Lamb Rigatoni. Immediate upon arrival to our table my wife and I exchanged a bite of each other's plates to give a chance for our taste pallets to experience one another. The Beet Ravioli took back my wife to a time where she made something of similar taste and the Rigatoni took me back to California when I tasted something familiar then. Towards the end, I saved the location at the name of the restaurant, as I would like a near future to come back and visit with more time. Jonathan was an absolute help for our satisfaction in Chattanooga and we are thankful.

Wonderful start to end. Casual upscale atmosphere…read moreDrinks were unique and flavorful Had the Hungarian peppers appetizer (5/5), Rigatoni (5/5) and sausage mushroom pizza (5/5). Ended with the berry and ice cream dessert (5/5) Nothing was disappointing! Service lovely and helpful. Will be back!

On a recent trip to the area, we decided to stop here for lunch after reading the great Yelp…read morereviews. I must admit that the reviews were spot on. Everything about this experience was top-notch! From being seated quickly upon entering, to explaining how the ticket validation thing worked (more info at the end), customer service was some of the best I've been shown. The ambiance is chic but casual-great for both cozy date night or fun family night. Our server was so friendly and patient as we asked questions about the menu. I ordered the grilled salmon with spicy crab remoulade and my guy ordered the smoked wings with a side of fries. I was happy that I was able to select my own sides from the ones on the menu so I opted for the fried Brussels sprouts with maple and bacon and the buttermilk whipped potatoes. After a short wait, our food was brought out. This was truly one of the best salmon dishes I have ever eaten! The salmon was cooked to my liking, the potatoes were soft and fluffy and the fried Brussels sprouts were absolutely divine and perfect. The remoulade was a little salty but it may have been just been my taste. The potatoes helped with that so it was not a deal breaker. My guy was pleased with his food as well and I could tell he enjoyed everything he ate. We agreed that we would take this trip back just to eat this meal again. It was truly a wonderful experience, from beginning to end. I highly recommend trying this gem out! Pro Tip: The restaurant validates parking. If you park in the lot across the street, do not prepay on the app or online. Ask the servers at the front to validate to save the $18 parking fee before you order and within 15 minutes after entering. Unfortunately, we didn't do this and the restaurant cannot reimburse the money after you've already paid. You've been warned!

This place was SOOO delicious. I had a creamy pasta dish that was amazing and everyone at my table…read morealso loved their food. The beer was great, from a local brewer which I love. It's always nice when visiting from out of town when you can get a variety of local beers all in one place. The server was also so nice and talked with us about the area, which was thoughtful. The inside was huge! But we sat outside under their covered porch. They have TVs, but there weren't any fans. If it's hot, I'd opt for inside! Will def return again especially on their special nights during the week!

Briana was excellent!…read more Food and drinks were great. Service second to none in Chattanooga. Please put us some blinds or tint the windows to prevent the sun glare!!!!

It's not quite a 3 star but didn't quite meet a 4 star either. Let's start with what's great here…read more A great oyster program with delicious oysters from a range of East Coast locations. Wonderful cocktail list with well balanced, well made cocktails. I loved my old fashioned and others enjoyed their drinks too. Very nice, attentive service from the servers although they brought out the oysters without telling us what was what and service was at times bumpy. The interior is nice, with it feeling casual but somewhere you could bring a date. And we enjoyed the lobster cakes which were well done, nice sauce, without overwhelming the sweetness of the lobster itself. So that was positive. Where it failed: the tuna bites on regular and not crispy rice was hard to eat. It was good but a little unruly. The halibut piccatta was VERY dry, almost bordering on inedible. Their special, which was a bento box was not great. The flavors didn't go together and their sushi eggroll had cream cheese which is very gross. Their steak frites was fine if not that memorable. All in all, I would come back for their drinks and their oysters but not sure I would come back for a full meal here.

Easy Bistro was easily on every list of "must visit" places when I googled dinner spots for…read moredowntown Chattanooga while in town for a solo girl trip in June. I made a reservation, for one, and asked for a nice, quiet table and this was easily accommodated. I had a lovely quiet table by the window with a view and excellent and attentive service. The menu is small, but carefully curated with local, in-season ingredients. While there, I was impressed by the cocktail menu and they had 3-4 delicious mocktails with no alcohol in them (not even non-alcoholic alcohol which is still nasty if you don't drink alcohol). So, I enjoyed a delicious and spicy mocktail while I waited for my Stone Fruit salad. I chose the following: -Chuck Taylor Mocktail -Tomato and Stonefruit Salad -Casarecce Alla Vodka -Profiterole The stone fruit salad was to die for. Perfect combination of cheese, tomato, oil, sal, and vinegar stone fruits. It was light and refreshing and filling. My caserecce was a bit disappointing and plain, it also got cold really really fast, but the flavor was good. The profiterole was a large size and fresh, but was extremely salty with the caramel and salt on top. Excellent flavors and execution, just a bit too salty for my own taste with a dessert. Decor inside is lovely, loved the location downtown, great pace to the meal and enjoyed walking around the area before and after my meal. I will add this to my own "must visit" list for my next trip to town.

Extremely bummed to leave this review because this was so expensive, but the staff here deserves to…read moreknow they have a server who is ruining the experience for people. For the price tag, you need to be better in service. Our server sat us, took 2 of our drink orders, and then left. Once we finally ordered drinks, she asked "are yall even ordering food?" Once we started placing our food orders she asked us how we were splitting the bill, and made us feel rushed and inconvenient. She snatched the menu out of my wife's hand and threw my steak knife onto the table instead of placing it. I wanted to pitch a fit when I saw that gratuity was included, this woman did nothing to deserve a tip. That doesn't even mention the food. The ragù (somehow wasn't red??), tasted like one big bell pepper with sausage. I for real spent $30 on some Mac and cheese.... It was so boring. The flatiron steak was actually really flavorful but it was cold. The fries were ~fries~, if you can't do that well then you got real problems. I will not be wasting my money or time on this place again. I have no idea how it made it on the michellin guide.