Very good food and excellent service. The only reason for the four stars and not five is due to…read moreleaving the building front completely open when it's 95°F outside. I would have stayed longer and had more drinks but I was uncomfortable with the heat. I'm sure the Staff was pretty warm in pants and aprons, I've gotta hand it to them though all smiles and you wouldn't know it.

One last time before we left: here for a quick Sunday Brunch…read more Had the lovely Raven and hubby ordered the blackened mahi sandwich; nothing for me as I had already eaten. Great food, great ambiance, and Raven was also excellent!! Will definitely return if I travel back to Chattanooga.

Stopped here for drinks before dinner. We walked in around 5:00 and no one was there, and usually…read morethat tells me to leave. But the bar area was very cool, plus they had a side lounge area with a fireplace and comfy chairs, so we decided to stay. Glad we did! I started with a Margarita, which was very good, then had a Barrel-Aged Old Fashioned also very good. Others in our group ordered the Main Squeeze and absolutely loved them. They also have a great outdoor seating area with a fire pit, which would be a perfect spot on a cool evening. Service was okay and could have been a little better, but the drinks and overall setup of the place were great. Hope people in Chattanooga give this place a try. Cheers!

As soon as you enter the doors you are greeted, the service is kind all around. The drinks are a…read moregreat price on happy hour and they have a great white and red wine on the menu to pair with the food. The Mac and cheese was very watery and lacked flavor, the tacos were good but not enough to want to order again, the goat cheese Balls were crisp, sweet and tasty. They have indoor and outdoor seating offered both are comfortable.

We didn't know what to expect from the restaurant, meaning that we had made reservations just from…read moreYelp and some Ai description pointers. This is an open floor plan, modern decor restaurant complete with a lengthy bar area. It is very open and modern except for the kitchen, which remains partially visible through windows from the main dining area. It was a Wednesday night and was surprisingly slow at 6:30, in terms of the crowd, or lack thereof, with only three other tables occupied during our visit. Our server, Jonathon, was very polite, attentive, and professional. Especially in contrast to my observation of the other server, whom I observed going through the motions of waiting in tables like a bored veteran server who might have been half drunk. Just an observation, but he kind of had our attention while serving a nearby table. He clearly knew what he was doing and mostly pulled off a good job, it was mostly timing and tone of voice and the way he was gliding across the room. Good for that guy. It was pasta night and that meant pasta specials, so I figured this was one of those, "our best game" dishes and ordered the bolognese with rigatoni. I also ordered the Appalachian Salad, which was spinach, radicchio, blue cheese, pine nuts, 5 oz beef tenderloin tip, red wine vinaigrette. I asked for medium rare and got well done. But both were fantastic. I did not think the bolognese would satisfy my appetite, it was filling, but I did t want to be hungry an hour later and the steak with salad deliciously helped. My wife had the herb crusted salmon, chive-pepper-corn couscous ragout, fried basil. And there was a lot of couscous, probably a cup and a half if not two cups. This too was delicious. I was intrigued by one menu item we did not try for $25 as an appetizer, deep fried egg yolks with crème fraiche and caviar. I know to get that, the yolks must be frozen, then breaded and fried to be crisp on the outside but runny yolk inside. I couldn't interest my wife in this adventure, but someone else try them and let us know? Staff were all very hospitable. Free valet parking for a couple of hours, right at the entrance in fact. Value was reasonable and good quality, quantity and flavors were very good. It didn't blow us away, but we were not disappointed. The only crazy thing was $14 for a small pour on a glass of Chardonnay, but that's the way it goes for dining out nowadays. This was a decent choice for our dinner out while visiting Chattanooga. I will say, Jonathon, our waiter, did a five star job.

Whitebird is a beautiful modern space with polished design and a welcoming layout, though the…read moreatmosphere felt a bit bright and open for dinner service and would benefit from softer lighting to create more evening ambiance. The soundtrack was also an unexpected mix of religious Christmas and opera music that overpowered the room. Much too loud. That said, the food itself delivered. Portions were generous, plating was thoughtful, and the mushroom gnocchi--subbed in for the ravioli that night--was flavorful, well executed, and satisfyingly hearty. The menu could use another substantial vegetarian dish with protein, but overall the meal was enjoyable and worthy of a return visit. Half off wine bottles Wednesday was an unexpected bonus!

Phenomenal. Incredible food! I love this place and always recommend it to anyone looking for a…read morebrunch spot!

Another recommendation from a friend that lives locally. We grabbed Breakfast here before I hit the…read moreroad to head back home. PURPLE HAZE: Lemon, cane sugar, butterfly pea flower tea and a hint of lavender. I instantly fell in love with this juice. I couldn't decide between this and the seasonal watermelon wakeup. However, I was pleased with this one. MARKET HASH: scrambled eggs, seasoned potatoes, house-roasted Crimini mushrooms, zucchini, shallots, red peppers, baby spinach, melted Mozzarella and herbed Goat cheese. So yummy The crowd really picked up shortly after arriving so I would suggest getting there close to open time. Parking lot was really packed. There is a shared eating section for anyone dining alone that doesn't mine sharing with strangers. I do feel they have reasonably priced dishes. The restaurant was very active with conversation and people bustling about. The staff were sweet and offered menu suggestions to anyone who needed it.

This place is absolutely beautiful. It's aesthetically pleasing to the eye. The view overlooking…read moreNickajack is incredible, with its super tall ceiling, and rock fireplace. We checked in promptly for our 5:15 CST reservation, and were seated quickly. McKayla was our server and answered several questions. When she told us she could make the creamed spinach her entire meal, I knew we had to try it. McKayla made our dining experience extra special with her service, friendliness, and great attitude. All of the servers there were busy, as well as the Management. I read some mixed reviews on this place before coming, and all I can say is, I'm glad I didn't let that influence my decision to try this place. We ordered the charcuterie board, a ribeye (perfectly cooked) a filet, twice baked potato, and creamed spinach. Our entire meal was outstanding. High quality food, great service, and the ambiance make this place a new favorite.

Firstly, the view overlooking Nickerjack Lake is spectacular! The restaurant itself is gorgeous and…read morewell appointed. We had dinner outside on this beautiful spring evening. I started with one of their craft beers, a West Coast, IPA, and it was delicious. For dinner, I started with a pre-entrée house salad and it was absolutely wonderful. For my entrée, I had the bison fillet. It was delivered cooked as I preferred, and it was really good, but I preferred the beef fillet that my wife had as it was a bit more tender and juicy. For sides, I had the ratatouille, which was fantastic and the star of the show! I'd come back to this restaurant just for this! Also had a twice baked potato, which was a very tasty accompaniment. Service was hit and miss, with a little more miss. Our entrées were delivered before we finished our salads. And the table top was so small that there was not enough room for everything. we had also ordered bread and butter with the meal and twice mentioned was never brought. She was also bringing us another round of drinks when we didn't ask for them. And she didn't. Settings after we finish the meals. Once asked, she removed a few settings and then we didn't see her again for 15 minutes and I had to ask her to remove the rest of the dirty dishes before ordering our dessert. I had the banana cream pie for dessert and it was a unique version, more like a banana cream cheesecake. It was a small sliver, which was fine because it wasn't that great. Overall, the view was amazing, the food was very good, yet the service needs some work.

Another great meal at RHS. We kept it simple after church on Sunday. A Mexican fiesta Spud and a…read moreWhite BLT (so good). Traffic was light because we got there right at opening and the service was great. The inside was clean and comfortable. It's not cozy or intimate, but you can talk if you're also a great listener (especially when it gets crowded)

Stopped by on a Friday evening around 730pm and it wasn't too busy which was good for us…read more Our sever took around 5 minutes to greet us which was a surprise since they were not busy. He was extremely friendly but service was sloooowwww. We ordered couple sandwiches to keep it simple and 30 minutes later they come out. Both the King club with pimento cheese as a side and the Porkbelly BLT with a side of Mexican corn were amazing. Just be prepared to wait.

I recently received Yelp Elite status. In truth, I remain somewhat unsure what to make of that…read moredistinction. Regardless, I owe this honor to a fellow Elite member who took an interest in my often stream-of-consciousness reviews, much like this one. Of course, I confess that I have never needed anyone's permission to offer my opinion. Opinions are like certain body parts: everybody has one. Although I certainly do not pretend to be a professional food critic, it seems altogether fitting and proper that one of my first reviews after receiving that designation should be about a place that is difficult to categorize and even more difficult to forget. La Cabriole has been quietly operating since 1982, when I was in the seventh grade. Somehow, despite having lived in the Chattanooga area from birth until 1997, I never discovered it. After nearly 25 years away, I returned in 2021 and finally found my way to La Cabriole in 2025. Although the Chattanooga dining scene has evolved considerably over the years, the city has not always been known for its international cuisine. French restaurants, bakeries, and similar ventures have come and gone. The owner at La Cabriole even remembered one and actually knew the manager at Paris Cafe, or some such French name, a place that I thought used to be on Market Street. The latest versions are Calliope Restaurant & Bar and Camila Bistro. Meanwhile, La Cabriole appears to have carried on quietly in the background, sustained by a modest but loyal word-of-mouth following. The restaurant is located on the northwest side of Lookout Mountain, at the end of Browns Ferry Road. When we arrived, we were thankful for the signage, as the place is a modest modular-style building with a deck. If I am being honest (#LaReyna), it is not grand or fashionable in the conventional sense. Inside, however, the restaurant has a warm, relaxed character that feels almost like a time capsule: French military uniforms displayed on mannequins, eclectic artwork on the walls, carefully set tables, and an atmosphere that is equal parts country restaurant, curiosity shop, and private dining room. My wife and I were one of only two couples dining there on the evening of our visit. Nearby, the staff was preparing a long table for a larger gathering the following day. The quiet of the room might initially make someone wonder what, exactly, they have wandered into. I want to believe that this uncertainty is part of the experience. Mrs. Geraldine Chardon, the owner and gracious maîtresse de maison, is the principal point of contact for reservations. She is pleasant, thoughtful, and unassuming. She opened the restaurant with her late husband, who was from France and trained as a chef. She came out to speak with us several times during the evening and remembered our telephone conversation when I made the reservation. The meal consisted of seven thoughtfully prepared courses. Each small plate arrived with care and purpose. Nothing felt hurried. Nothing felt careless. I had the duck confit, and my wife ordered the sea bass, if I remember correctly. As I recall, the soup was butternut squash. The chef also came out to ask how we had enjoyed our dinner. The staff was attentive, friendly, and genuinely invested in the experience they were providing. So, what is the verdict? Was it the single greatest meal I have ever eaten? I truly feel that is not really the point. The food was good, hot, flavorful, and objectively well prepared. Still, La Cabriole is greater than any individual dish. Its appeal lies in the totality of its parts: the unexpected location, the intimate setting, the quirky décor, the warmth of the service, the deliberate pacing of the meal, and the sense that the restaurant endures because, without sounding too sappy, Mrs. Chardon still seems to love what it represents. La Cabriole offers something increasingly rare: an experience with a distinct personality. It is the textbook definition of a curated experience. It feels personal. La Cabriole is openly eccentric, quietly charming, and entirely its own thing. In the end, this may be less of a conventional restaurant review than an overly nostalgic love letter to an unusual moment in time. Paraphrasing William Faulkner's famous line about the South: "Tell me about La Cabriole. What's it like there? What do they do there? Why does it continue to exist at all?" After spending an evening there, I think I finally understand.

The service was great as the staff were very visible, friendly and attentive…read more The food started okay with the first 2 courses, but the main course was not well. The steak was overcooked and tough covered in a salty gravy. The Lobster was literally served almost raw. When I pulled it from the brown shell it was translucent so we stayed away from consuming the lobster. There were 2 other tables stating the same. The bread was not fresh and didn't come with butter. We were not able to finish the main course and elected to pay and leave early. Again, it's not the service that was an issue.

We stopped before the outing at the park later. Cute and vibrant spot that has vivid wall and…read moreceiling graffiti art. The menu is pretty straightforward. The staff are attentive as well. Cocktail: Front Porch Tea; I did think it would have a little more kick. Food: Rosemary French Fries and Salmon Blt Sliders. I really enjoyed both menu items. Ambiance: televisions in the walls showed various sports. Seating is very cozy. Music: I really loved the playlist!

Intown for my birthday celebration and was just looking for a good spot and this caught my eye off…read morethe jump. Wonderful establishment , beef sliders tasted like heaven, smoked salmon dip was amazing , drinks on point , and last but not least the service was incredible thanks to our bartender jeremy dude was a class act for real 10/10 will be back soon !!!!!