We didn't know what to expect from the restaurant, meaning that we had made reservations just from Yelp 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. read more

We love Whitebird at the Edwin hotel! Whenever we say here, we come for brunch. Today we got steak and eggs, a breakfast burger, and French toast. All excellent. We also had perfect iced matchas! Our server Josh was kind and helpful, very friendly vibes. We will be back for sure, next time we visit Chattanooga! read more

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Whitebird is a beautiful modern space with polished design and a welcoming layout, though the atmosphere 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! read more

Whitebird - Herb Crusted Salmon - New American Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

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The place was real classy but not too much that you would feel out of place. Service was decent, the wait for food took longer than I would've liked but the food was delicious. When my food came out there was a fly in it as well which was mildly off-putting considering the wait time, but I appreciate how it was immediately replaced. read more

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The brunch food at White Bird is amazing and I'd highly recommend to anyone.. however I would caveat that it has consistently terrible service and you may leave aggravated. Long hostess lines (even when you have a reservation), non-attentive servers (takes a while to greet you, take the order and never check back with you), and the food often does not come out together for a table (after a long wait.) I boil much of this down to poor management and terrible processes. I've been 10 times and the themes are consistent, but this Mother's Day was the worst I've seen. My husband says he will never go back again, which is unfortunate as we love the food. read more

Beautiful restaurant with both indoor and outdoor seating. Very accommodating for both adults and kids alike. We had the steak , crab cake, salad, short ribs, burrata, and biscuits and everything was wonderful. No complaints. Solid dining experience. read more

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This place was picked for a group dinner and it was absolutely a great choice. Located onside a hotel, this restaurant has a bright decor when you walk in. We parked in the nearby parking spots which has free parking after 6pm. It is also across from the bridge so some nice views if you sit toward the back. Our server was great and promptly remembered our orders with modifications and didn't write a thing down. He presented suggestions and got refills on the table. First thing first - get the biscuits and put on the apple jelly. Crab dip was also top tier. Would stay away from the cornbread as it was very dry. You must order the pork chop. I have not had such a delicious pork chop from a restaurant in a while and I am almost wanting to drive back to get the pork chop again. It's that good. Nice place and great food. Worth a stop. read more

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LOVED IT! Was in town for a wedding & had a group of 8 -- we had a blast! The waiter (Sky) was fun & had great suggestions. He made a GREAT cappuccino & we found out that he trained with an ITALIAN mentor! It shows! :) The restaurant is on the ground level of the Edwin Hotel & it is GORGEOUS! White walls, big windows, and classy finishes make this a wonderful space to share a meal with friends (& make new ones!) It was a rainy evening & they had the CUTEST clear plastic "igloos" over the outdoor tables! If there were only 2 or 4 of us, I'd have requested to sit out there! Next time! We sampled MANY items from the menu with NO complaints -- but a few stand-outs were the Apple & Goat Cheese Salad (kale, frisee, arugula, pomegranate, candied pecans, spiced peach vinaigrette dressing -- ALL my faves!); Fried Green Tomatoes (I'm from the South & these are taken to the NEXT LEVEL with the addition of house-smoked pork belly & pepper jam!); Heirloom Cornbread (honey-pecan butter!); the Butter Basted Trout (suggested by Sky, was amazing!); we closed off with Bananas Foster & Chocolate Bread Pudding. I don't know WHERE we put it, but it went down DELICIOUSLY! Only one disappointment. While still tasty, the Three Sisters Pot Pie was a bit bland, compared to the other FLAVORFUL dishes we had. I do admit that I'm a pot pie connoisseur so I'm VERY VERY picky. :) My husband commented, "Why doesn't EVERYONE come here?! There SHOULD be a wait!!" He's right -- maybe we just got in before the crowds find out about it. Needless to say, we'll DEFINITELY go back next time we're in town! read more

Whitebird - Smashburger & MANY MANY FRIES! - New American Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

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The food was great. I had BISCUIT & GRAVY BENNIE, and my wife had pancakes. We did find it slightly off that she had to ask for butter with her pancakes. 30 minute wait for a table so we sat at the bar, bartender Chris was pleasant enough. This weekend was the Chattanooga Regatta so they were quite busy, seemed some what understaffed for such a large event to be taking place basically right outside their doors. We sat at bar for over an hour to order, eat, and pay, no voluntary hanging out. read more

Whitebird - BISCUIT & GRAVY BENNIE, sausage Patty was perfectly placed under the sunny side up eggs - New American Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

Let me tell you about this location... first of all, I said Im looking for something different with some amazing flavors that would be unique, and Mr. Ben the mixologist presented me with a drink, called the Last Word. When I tell you, it was so amazing and so flavorful my husband had The Second in Walnut, we additionally had a couple of the shareables. They were all enough for us to both have plenty before our entree. I can't say enough about the customer service and the atmosphere. While sitting there I witnessed Mr. Ben polishing the glasses, do you know how much it means to go into a restaurant and not have someone else's lips or fingerprints on the glass? Seeing him do that speaks to his passion and the quality of his work ethic. Additionally speaking with him and hearing him share his passion about making sure that he provided top grade service and seeing it in action was everything! I love quality and he embodied it 100%! If you are looking for somewhere to go with quality service a great atmosphere cleanliness amazing food quality drinks then Whitebird is your place, ask for Ben he will not disappoint! Lastly, Mr. Atila the manager also checked in with us To assure everything was well while also doing a walk through and supporting staff. Shout out Mr. Ben and the crew you made our day! read more

Had Thanksgiving dinner at the Edwin. White bird Resturant is beautiful. Run our server was great. That being said. The Resturant is very noisey and our turkey dinner with trimmings was Cold Do Not recommend read more

This place is so beautiful inside and outside! We have been here for brunch and dinner and both times were amazing! No complaints at all, we will definitely be back! The service here is a 10/10, very friendly and accommodating! read more

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The food and ambiance here were both spectacular. Our family of four (two kids, ages 6 and 7) enjoyed our "fancy" valentines meal here and would return in a heartbeat. We happened to stop by on a take flight night which meant we got 2 wine flights (five 1 oz pours and one 5 oz glass of our favorite pour) and a cheeseboard/biscuit platter for $30. It was an amazing deal and the knowledge and attention of the bar and wait staff was above and beyond. All four meals were delicious, including the kids meals, and the value was shocking. Yes, there is a kids menu! Truly one of the best meals I've ever had. 10/10 recommend - we will return on our next trip to town. read more

We arrived at 5:30 to a restaurant with one table that was seated. 2 hours later, we received our cold food, server Danny was lame, bolognese was ground beef. Don't waste an opportunity to have a great meal in Chattanooga. The restaurant was clean and the ambiance was good the first 2 hours. As it filled up, all of the hard surfaces created a loud environment. Brandon, our server's assistant was very good. He was friendly, polite and checking in frequently. read more

Whitebird - Lots of people waiting 2 hours for food. - New American Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

Staid at the Edwin hotel for this small vacation and conveniently this restaurant that I read about was right there! So breakfast twice and dinner once ! And we've enjoyed it all!! Tuesday for dinner they had a happy hour with a glass of champagne with entree so I had that along with my strong gin cocktail and my pasta dish! For breakfast both days I had the avocado toast and my husband chose the morning scrambler and of course delish strong espressos made by the provisions coffee shop next to them! Service was really good! Had same server for breakfast that remembered our order and chatted with us about their beautiful town and recommended stuff to do and places to go out as well!! read more

Whitebird - Burrata - New American Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

Our last trip to Chattanooga found us spending our first night for dinner at the glorious Whitebird, located at the Edwin Hotel, which has a spectacular view of the Tennessee River. The view is quite grand to witness, especially during the golden hour. The food was equally as grand and tasty as where we enjoyed ourselves immensely. Our table was in the stylish main dining area -- white painted walls, with scores of clear bulbs hanging from the ceiling. The Whitebird statue was situated in the corner close to where we sat, creating an ambiance of spiritual and strength, strength and spiritual purity. Our cocktails were incredibly satisfying. The Passion on a Plane was a bourbon-based drink made with Italian liquors, passion fruit, lemon, and bitters that took me off on a journey from which I wasn't sure where I would land. The Barrel-Aged Old Fashioned was a winner, using Weller Special Reserve wheated bourbon as a base. The Three Violet Delights was my voyage into cocktails with tequila for the evening. It was fabulous, especially when combined with the mezcal, creme de Violette, lime, agave, and ginger beer. For a starter, we enjoyed the charred peach and crispy speck ham -- a gluten-free dish served with whipped goat cheese. The salty and savory of the goat cheese and crispy speck ham combined with the sweetness of the peach is fantastic. For an entree, I devoured the smoked short rib served with fingerling potatoes, carrot puree, fried carrots, and pickled onions (gluten-free). The Brussel sprouts we ordered were tasty with the bacon onion marmalade. Finishing the meal with the Orange Chocolate Panna Cotta made the experience perfect at Whitebird. The restaurant delivers a fantastic dining experience that we would do again and again. read more

Had a great experience here!! Shared the cornbread with my boyfriend which wasn't our favorite since it had a hot jam but we should have just ordered something else. My scallops dish was INSANELY good though--still thinking about it and wish I could eat it every night. My boyfriend loved his trout dish and he got a side of seasonal veggies which he said paired perfectly with his trout. Our server, Sky, was really sweet and the inside of the restaurant had great ambiance. Will definitely return! read more

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We brought out of town friends for dinner after a day of sightseeing. We arrived about 30 minutes before our reservation, so went up to the rooftop for drinks! Our seating area was super comfy and the waitstaff was great! We asked if they could get our dinner reservation bumped back about 15 mins. And they did. We carried drinks down the elevator to dinner and were able to adjust seating to a spot that suited us perfectly! All the staff did a great job. The food was delicious. We can highly recommend the crab cheese dip and the skillet cornbread apps. Our entrees were perfect, scallops, trout and filet. I love fries and theirs were great! read more

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Beautiful place inside the lovely Edwin hotel. The food was great, although the portion of the tartine was pretty small. Reservations were a little confusing. I tried to make a Reservation for brunch and the website said that no Reservations are required for breakfast or brunch. But when we arrived, the hostess asked us if we had Reservations. We sat at the bar so the service wasn't great. The decor was really beautiful, modern and clean. I'll definitely go back and try again. read more

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Make reservations online Located in the Edwin hotel Weather permits seat on the patio Refine ambiance with relax feeling Good food They are friendly with dietary restrictions Mimosa bucket is great option for table read more

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The service was great. The art in the building is interesting and fun... we were given a little background on some of the pieces from the staff which added to the experience. My wife and I visited for brunch and, while the food tasted great, it sort of felt like the portions were experiencing something like a recession. Our meals were not as plentiful as many of the pictures here on Yelp. I would go back, though, because overall it was a good experience, and I didn't leave hungry. read more

Whitebird is situated in the absolutely beautiful Edwin Hotel. I would love to go back and just sit with a hot cocoa in their lobby! My daughter and I stopped by for brunch during the Head of the Hooch regatta. We started with the crab dip. It was huge and absolutely amazing. The accompanying baguette had the right amount of crisp to stand up to the dip. The dip itself had so much crab and a nice spice to cut the richness. We also split the chocolate and banana waffle. After the dip, it was like dessert! We especially liked the spicy chocolate sauce. The perfect amount of food for two. I get the sense that not every dish on the menu is as great as these were. For example, our friends at a nearby table were very disappointed with their brisket. So choose carefully? The service left much to be desired. My daughter's water glass was empty for nearly 15 minutes. It's not a huge restaurant and it wasn't full, so I'm not sure why this was. We also waited quite some time for the check. If you have time to be leisurely, order the crab dip, sit back and relax. It will be worth your while. read more

Whitebird - CAST IRON BEER CHEESE CRAB DIP - New American Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

Great service and modern ambiance. Food was delicious as well! Josh and Amber took great care of us! read more

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This is the restaurant at The Edwin Hotel. Because we had all kinds of plans, we did not experience this restaurant other than a brunch with our group of 10 on the Sunday morning before we all departed. The location is great. The restaurant is clean and spacious. My wife and I each had one of the breakfast Tartines. I had the Avocado, which features a sunny side egg, red onion, tomato, chilis, lemon herb cream cheese, crunchy grains, sourdough bread - it was excellent and a fair price. My wife had the heirloom tomatoes, which features garlic olive oil, whipped goat cheese, pesto, and 9 grain bread. Just really good and creative brunch food. For a group this large, everything was highly efficient. If you are one of those people who avoid hotel restaurants because you think they are generally not that good, rest assured that eating here is not a copout at all, it is good food. read more

Whitebird was a stellar dinner and brunch experience. Our server, Garren, was beyond wonderful and definitely the reason for 5 stars (and the reason we came back the next morning!). Cocktails were delicious. Food was prepared beautifully and expertly. Only downside of dinner was dessert -- the panna cotta had waaaay too much gelatin and definitely looked better than it tasted (but this disappointment isn't enough to take off a star). We sat outside where there was great people watching in the evening and stayed indoors for brunch. Dining room and rest rooms were clean and tastefully done. Do not skip the biscuits at brunch , in fact, take some home - they are perfection! read more

Whitebird - New American Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

We stayed at the Edwin Hotel and ate diner at Whitebird. Loved all of the food except the wedge. The wedge is a large portion of romaine with carrot ribbons and radishes. The dressing is where this salad fell short. It takes like olive oil and a mix of herbs. It was a bit bland for my taste. The salmon and lamb was excellent. Service was great and it was fun to watch the kitchen at work. read more

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We arrived early to enjoy a cocktail at the Whiskey Thief roof top bar and savor the sunset overlooking the TN river. The barista provided prompt and professional service and the gin recommendations for my Negroni were appreciated. The dinner experience was wonderful, again. Our server, Taylor S., was polite, menu literate, engaging and the right amount of humor. The steamed mussels with coconut curry was a spicy twist from typical which we recommend along with the tempura mushrooms. The stripped bass with romesco sauce, Mediterranean style was amazing. We highly recommend the Whitebird! read more

Great food in the hotel. We came here for breakfast and dinner and loved it. Definitely recommend this place. read more

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This was the first time eating at the Whitebird, located in the Edwin Hotel. The restaurant was nicely decorated. Our server was also the bartender. This is not an ideal situation due to the amount of drinks being served. He was very nice and the cocktails were good, but the service was very slow. As an appetizer, we choose the fried green tomatoes. They were just okay, not a lot of flavor. For dinner, I had salmon, which, in my opinion , was undercooked and flavorless. My husband had a filet. It was very tender, but needed seasonings. For dessert, I had the fruit tart and my husband had the warm blackberry peach crisp. Both desserts were really good. I wish I had a better review because I really wanted to like this restaurant, but it's doubtful we will visit again. If we do, it will be for dessert and coffee. read more

We tried Whitebird for brunch this morning, and, while it didn't knock my socks off, it was pretty good. We had a reservation for 10 am on a Sunday, but we didn't need it (they had plenty of tables available). We all started with coffees (decaf drip, cappuccino, and a flavored latte) - pretty good all around. My stepdad ordered a smoked salmon croquette "benedict," which they were able to make with egg whites per his request. He liked it. My mom special ordered a vegan dish, which came with sauteed mushrooms, a beet patty of some kind, some veggies, and some crostini - it was a bit random, but she said she enjoyed it. (I had picked Whitebird for brunch specifically because they had a dish that was labeled as vegan on the menu online the day I made the reservation. My mom is vegan, and I prefer to pick restaurants where she can select a dish without modifications or having to ask 100 questions. However, a few weeks later, and the vegan dish I had seen on the brunch menu was no longer on it. When we asked about it, our waitress had to ask the kitchen if they could make the dish as it was off-menu. They made it, but I wish they had kept a vegan dish on the menu to avoid the confusion.) My husband tried their breakfast burger (a burger on an English muffin with an over easy egg). He liked the dish (I only tried the meat, which I thought was perfectly cooked and seasoned), but the English muffin fell apart a bit under the weight of burger and the egg yolk. I got the chicken and waffles (chicken schnitzel and savory corn waffle with a jalapeno maple syrup). I didn't really taste any jalapeno, but I liked the dish overall - well cooked chicken, and the waffle was tasty. (It came with a Brussels sprouts slaw which I ate first, because I wasn't into the idea of mixing it with syrup.) The service was good, and the restaurant is beautiful. However, the menu wasn't the most exciting, the brunch offerings didn't seem Appalachian at all (and they bill themselves as an Appalachian restaurant), and the food was good, but nothing to write home about. (I took a look at their dinner menu, which looked more interesting/more Appalachian, and I'm definitely willing to consider trying it for dinner on a future visit to Chattanooga.) This is relatively minor, but for a restaurant that was only half full (maybe), the restaurant was very loud - definitely a restaurant I wouldn't take my 95-year-old grandfather to. All in all, it was a good meal, but not a standout. read more

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Paid fixed fee for Easter Brunch ($59 pp). Appetizer buffet kept running out of many items and were not replaced. Drinks that were ordered were made without specified ingredients and charged full price even though key ingredients were missing (ex. Loaded Bloody Mary served with only olives). Entrees all had poached eggs that were served with completely hard yolks (way over cooked). Spent over $400 for quite a subpar meal. Also, didn't appreciate the included 22% service fee for slow and sloppy service. read more

This place is truly wow, I love the whiskey thief upstairs but my wife and I decided to get Valentine's Day dinner downstairs at Whitebird and it was perfect! We brought our 6 month old little guy and the staff were so sweet and accommodating with offering a high chair and such. We got the smoked crab dip as an appetizer and it was dreamy creamy deliciousness. Our main courses were incredible just the same, had a nice Pinot Grigio and Double IPA to help wash it all down. Our waitress gave us two chocolate covered strawberries to finish it all off and it made for such an enjoyable night. read more

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Definitely upscale dining- the setting was gorgeous overlooking the bridge. Service was impeccable and incredibly fast. We never had a need as they were met before even asking. The drinks were unique and so delicious. The food- where do I even start. The filet was delicious and perfectly cooked to my liking, not the cooks. And the accompaniments- garlic mashed, peppers, shrooms, sprouts and squash- my mouth is watering just thinking of it. My date quickly regretted his burger, however stated it was delicious! The money spent was well worth every single penny. Portion sizes were larger than I was expecting, but not complaining. If you are considering Whitebird, RUN, don't walk to this delectable establishment and spoil yourself with fabulous service and food! read more

Whitebird - Beauty...so amazing! - New American Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

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We stopped here for a late breakfast on our way out of town. We sat outside on a beautiful foggy morning and throughly enjoyed it. Our breakfast was delicious and the wait staff was kind and helpful. They had a fig and raspberry jam that I couldn't eaten with a spoon!!!! Soooo good! It's right by the pedestrian bridge so we were able to take a light stroll after our yummy breakfast. read more

Whitebird - River City Breakfast - New American Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

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Y'all, this is probably one of the best meals I've had in Chattanooga. The service was phenomenal ! My boyfriend and I both had steak he had the fillet and I had the special NY strip with creamy mushroom sauce. My steak was the best I've had in a long while! You should absolutely try this place and get the special if they have one !!!! Great experinace 10/10 !! read more

The atmosphere was beautiful and the food was delectable. One issue I had was with the wait/hostess this evening. My husband and I came here for the first time NYE (tonight). We had reservations and still had to wait 30 minutes for a table, although there were several tables open. The hostess showed absolutely no sense of urgency in anything she did. I was very disappointed in this. Other than the wait and the hostess not seeming to care, I enjoyed dinner here. read more

Whitebird - New American Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

Great location for breakfast if you are in Chattanooga and looking for a place that makes really good food. Ate here with a party of 10 and they were very accommodating and able to find a table large enough to seat us. Shout out to Molly who was a fabulous host who not only made sure we were happy but had really good recommendations about menu selections. I personally had the smoked salmon avocado toast with a side of chicken sausage and it was amazing! Everything was perfectly made, which is a rarity in dining today. The house made jam and was very tasty on the biscuit, highly recommended! This is one of my favorite places now and will definitely make sure to come back again. Highly recommended! read more

We stayed in Edwin Hotel and this restaurant is right there. We tried it for breakfast before and it was really good, so after a long day we decided to try it for dinner also. Did not disappoint!!! Servers are very friendly, our server Joe ( Frank) was awesome! Food was delicious! Service was a bit slow but on vacation, we weren't in a hurry! The restaurant has a great decor and super clean! read more

Whitebird - Chicken - New American Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

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Such a wonderful dining experience~ Inside the The Edwin hotel which is gorgeous! Right beside the walking bridge and Tennessee river.. read more

When you walk in the hotel you see a beautiful lobby take a left and there's Whitebird. It's a beautiful place and classy. We started with the biscuits, you get four they are crunchy on outside and soft on inside. They give you honey butter ( delicious) and apple butter ( delicious) and some jam We then ordered our brunch I had the Nutella waffles, they were mouthwatering I ate every bit of it. Husband had the Benedict and the eggs were cooked perfectly ( we all know that doesn't happen all the time ) It was delicious too. By far one of the best places to have brunch. We then went up the elevator to Whiskey Thief ( the bar upstairs). It has views of the walnut street bridge and you can go out on the deck. Great place for a drink. All in all we loved it ! Hubby had a Bloody Mary too spicy but excellent read more

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