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Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Chattanooga / Cleveland

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Updated December 05, 2024

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Amada Tapas
4.8
4.8 (303)
$31 to $50
Tapas / Small Plates
Chattanooga
About the restaurant
Amada is a tapas and wine bar on the southside of downtown Chattanooga. "Amada" is a female name of Spanish origin meaning beloved/loveable woman. We serve traditional Spanish plates that honor the seasonal, local ingredients of the area while celebrating southern simplicity and hospitality.
Our Mission: Do right and exceed expectations.
At Amada, we lead by putting people first. We strive to provide the best possible dining experience for our patrons while showcasing Spanish dishes, wines, and techniques. Amada's beverage menu displays signature sangrias and cocktails, a Spanish forward wine list, and local beers on tap!

Amada hosts a perfect dining experience for celebrations, date night, or just a fun night out of the house! We look forward to serving you. Cheers!


Top review
Jennifer
Dined 2 days ago
10/10 every time we visit! From the door to dessert the staff is on point. The spicy shrimp and Steak are on the top of my list! I encourage you to get one of everything!
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Primo
5.0
5 (184)
$30 and under
Italian
Chattanooga
About the restaurant
Primo, which opened in the spring of 2014, is restaurateur Nathan Lindley’s tribute to his own North Chattanooga neighborhood, presented as a classic American-Italian neighborhood restaurant. Taking its culinary direction from the traditional Italian restaurants of the Northeast, Primo celebrates the rich and comforting dishes that were inspired by Italian cooking and influenced by American prosperity.
As a casual neighborhood bar and restaurant, Primo does not accept reservations for a specific time. A limited number of guests may guarantee a waiting table at the 5:00 opening each night. Also, throughout the night guests may call ahead to the restaurant at 423.602.5555 to be added to the waiting list. The dedicated staff and lively communal environment make for a short and enjoyable wait. Come see us soon.

Top review
Melissa
Dined 7 days ago
We stop here every year on our trip to Chattanooga. Delicious, fresh food with wonderful service. We always get the 5:00 reservations (the only time reservations are accepted, all other times are walk in and wait until a table is ready) then go see the lights at Rock City.
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Massey's Kitchen
4.9
4.9 (286)
$30 and under
Mediterranean
Lookout Mountain
About the restaurant
Massey’s Kitchen is the community gathering place for friends and family to enjoy great food and drinks.

Our passion is authentic, made from scratch dishes reflected in our menu that provides housemade artisanal breads, pizzas, sandwiches and more all made with fresh ingredients.

We travelled to the Mediterranean regions in search of unique offerings and experiences. Massey’s Kitchen brings the flavors and culture of the Mediterranean to our local community through our open-air spaces, authentic menu and energetic atmosphere
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Janet
Dined 5 days ago
The service and meals were delicious! My husband enjoyed an Italian sausage pizza and raved about the crust. I had shrimp Louie salad that was covered with shrimp and a tasty dressing. The restaurant is truly a gem on Lookout Mountain! The olives to start your meal is a nice touch!
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Genesis House of Tea
4.8
4.8 (323)
$31 to $50
American
Chattanooga
About the restaurant
The Genesis House of Tea is more than just a Tea House that provides excellent service,
delicious foods and tasteful teas. The Genesis House of tea is a restaurant and venue space that is perfect to host private birthday parties, bridal showers and corporate events, just to name a few. We are a Non-profit organization that carries a heart to serve our community and restore beau(tea), digni(tea) and identi(tea) to those in need.
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Allison
Dined on Nov 22, 2024
Waiter was top notch! Left my wallet there and didn't even realize it. He called me to inform me.
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Il Primo Cambridge
4.8
4.8 (1303)
$30 and under
Italian
Chattanooga
About the restaurant
Eclectic, neighborhood Italian restaurant in the heart of Ooltewah. we take reservations for a portion of our tables, leaving much of the restaurant for guests to simply walk-in without a reservation. We take reservations by phone daily from the hours of 2:00 to 5:00 or anytime through the Ooltewah location page of www.primochattanooga.com.

Come and enjoy an authentic American-Italian inspired cuisine, complimented by a diverse selection of Italian and American wines and signature craft cocktails.

We look forward to serving you!
Top review
Allen
Dined 4 days ago
Another great meal. Thanks for making it special.
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Public House - Chattanooga
4.8
4.8 (2764)
$30 and under
American
Chattanooga
About the restaurant
Several years ago, I decided that my future in the restaurant business would most likely not remain in the realm of fine dining and gourmands, but would rather lean towards the style of restaurant that I found myself frequenting most often - places that provided consistency and quality at a price that was fair for the quality of the food and experience. Public House plays to the comforts of good, solid food, while applying the principles of premium food products to a more casual setting. You will find all the fish is delivered from Foley’s in Boston, high quality steaks and a rotating selection of vegetable sides that are true to the region and season. You’ll also find a really good hamburger and fish sandwich, along with fun snacks and small plates that pair well with cocktails, beer and wine.
Welcome,
Nathan Lindley
Top review
Mercedesvip
Dined 2 days ago
The PERFECT holiday girls lunch out! Public House owner and staff handled our large group of 11 ladies with class and excellent service, not to mention delicious food!
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Company Chattanooga
4.8
4.8 (81)
$31 to $50
Cocktail Bar
Chattanooga
About the restaurant
Come see us for our new seasonal shareable menu, featuring wagyu sliders, hummus stuffed endives, and warm pimento cheese dip just to name a few.

Join us in Chattanooga's only true Speakeasy for Classic & Modern Craft Cocktails, accented by an exceptional Food Menu. Come discover us behind our hidden entrance in the Kinley Hotel.
Top review
Hunter
Dined on Nov 28, 2024
Excellent holiday specials. Great service. Fun atmosphere
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Ruth's Chris Steak House - Chattanooga
4.6
4.6 (2456)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
Chattanooga
About the restaurant
The Ruth’s Chris tradition of custom-aged, USDA prime steaks, served with the signature sizzle and legendary hospitality, thrives in Chattanooga. Start your unforgettable dining experience with the signature Shrimp Remoulade, featuring chilled jumbo shrimp and a classic Creole house-made dressing. For your entree, indulge in an extraordinary cut of steak such as the tender, juicy Filet or a classic New York Strip. If it’s seafood you fancy, indulge in a fresh Maine lobster. Unwind with a selection from the award-winning wine list and enjoy the warm and inviting dining room atmosphere, and you’ll quickly be reminded why the Ruth’s Chris brand is synonymous with refined taste, exceptional service, and top notch cuisine.
Top review
Bill
Dined 4 days ago
Great staff. Delicious food. Never felt rushed. Perfect place for a double date.
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STIR - Chattanooga
4.6
4.6 (2220)
$31 to $50
American
Chattanooga
About the restaurant
STIR is the perfect restaurant to sip a craft cocktail over a dozen oysters, enjoy a night out, or meet for lunch. Located in the historic Chattanooga Choo Choo complex, the restaurant is an open-air concept with a large, heated outdoor patio. We are open for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.

Great food starts with fresh, local ingredients. Our kitchen prepares everything from scratch, and our signature raw bar is stocked with fresh oysters and seasonal seafood.

STIR is famous for craft cocktails. We freeze and carve 300-pound blocks of artisanal ice in-house, age certain cocktails in oak barrels for richer flavors, and place others on draft for crispness and carbonation. The result: categorically elevated cocktails. Our passion for fine spirits also compels us to find and share rare bottles, many of which are extremely difficult to procure.

We welcome Chattanooga to enjoy our unmatched cocktails, fresh seafood, and classic dishes in an atmosphere of
Top review
Irene
Dined 3 days ago
Very delicious food. The service is outstanding!!! I can highly recommend this restaurant 👍🏻
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Whitebird at the Edwin Hotel
4.6
4.6 (277)
$31 to $50
Regional American (Southern)
Chattanooga
About the restaurant
Whitebird is a modern American restaurant at the foot of Chattanooga’s historic Walnut Street Pedestrian Bridge. Here, we offer a fresh take on Appalachian cuisine with ingredients sourced straight from the Tennessee River Valley. We warmly invite you to take in the river views from our elegant setting and enjoy a sincerely elevated dining experience.

For parties of 10 people or more, please submit an inquiry here:
https://www.whitebirdchattanooga.com/events-in-chattanooga
Top review
Carol
Dined on Nov 28, 2024
Food and presentation were good, service was not that great…certainly not worthy of a 22% tip (bill for four without alcohol was $458.)
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