Best Live Music Restaurants in Chattanooga

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AmericanSteakhouseSeafoodSpanishFusion / EclecticTapas / Small Plates

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Chattanooga / Cleveland

Neighborhoods

Chattanooga

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All dining options

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1. Public House - Chattanooga

4.8

Exceptional(2899)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Chattanooga

Booked 40 times today

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

2. Forge

4.3

Awesome(197)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Chattanooga

Booked 1 time today

FORGE, located at The Chattanoogan Hotel - Curio Collection by Hilton, offers Progressive American Cuisine with a focus on fresh, high-quality ingredients. Our menu brings family, friends, and colleagues together, fostering great conversation and memorable experiences. In addition to our main dining area, we offer an elegant private dining room for up to 25 guests, featuring a 65-inch TV for presentations via HDMI. Enjoy live jazz music and $10 wine flights every Friday night from 6 PM to 9 PM, adding to the vibrant atmosphere. Whether for a business event or celebration, we create experiences that keep guests coming back.Stills + Mash, our curated bourbon bar features craft and local beers, signature cocktails, a robust wine program and curated specialty drinks. Full dinner menu available along with shareable plates and handhelds, all waiting for you.

3. High Rail

4.0

Excellent(54)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Unspecified • Chattanooga

Booked 2 times today

Rooftop bar + space located on the second floor of the Chattanoogan Hotel. Features regionally inspired food, carefully crafted beverages and a modern outdoor terrace. Enjoy great people and scenic views of Chattanooga!

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4. STIR - Chattanooga

4.6

Exceptional(2338)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Chattanooga

Booked 71 times today

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 validate parking from Omega Parking l Zone # 5511

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5. State of Confusion

4.6

Exceptional(735)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Latin American • Chattanooga

Booked 14 times today

State of Confusion features authentic dishes from Latin America, New Orleans, and the Carolina Lowcountry. We serve lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch, with takeout and delivery available. Multiple indoor and heated outdoor hangout areas offer you and your groups a variety of options for dining in and special events.

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6. Nic & Norman's - Chattanooga

4.3

Awesome(1004)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Chattanooga

Booked 12 times today

After the growth and love we felt in our Senoia location, we knew it was time to expand. Our passion for creating special moments has adopted a passion for taking old iconic buildings and turning them into one of a kind, unique places to create those moments in. Chattanooga is no exception. We've taken this space at the Choo Choo and kept it as authentic as we could while adding our Nic & Norman's story throughout. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

7. Hennen's

4.7

Exceptional(3933)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steak • Chattanooga

Booked 28 times today

Hennen's is an upscale yet casual restaurant specializing in fresh seafood and certified Angus steaks, using the freshest local ingredients available... Hennen's is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Chattanooga, next to the Tennessee Aquarium, IMAX Theater & within walking distance of several area hotels. An elegant ambiance is centered around the 2,400 bottle wine cellar located in the middle of the main dining area. Hennen's also features a full bar, patio dining and dedicated private dining room.

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8. Whitebird at the Edwin Hotel

4.6

Exceptional(345)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Southern • Chattanooga

Booked 13 times today

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

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9. Company Chattanooga

4.5

Awesome(104)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Cocktail Bar • Chattanooga

Booked 6 times today

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.

10. Amada Tapas

4.8

Exceptional(328)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • Chattanooga

Booked 5 times today

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!

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BrianVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
It was very enjoyable ! Loved the food and waiter!
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Public House - ChattanoogaPrice: Moderate• American• Chattanooga
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4.8
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Connie
1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Great service, good food, nice atmosphere.....highly recommend!
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STIR - ChattanoogaPrice: Expensive• American• Chattanooga
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4.6
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Connie
2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Great experience start to finish from the appetizers to our entrees to dessert! To be honest, we had made reservations at a different restaurant and changed our minds last minute, and we are so glad we did! It was a bit noisy and boisterous (not unexpected for a Friday evening crowd), but we loved it!
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State of ConfusionPrice: Moderate• Latin American• Chattanooga
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4.6
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Akilah
East Tennessee •1 review
5.0
Dined on May 16, 2025
Our server Sarah was awesome the food was great and the jazz was amazing
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ForgePrice: Expensive• American• Chattanooga
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4.3
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MabelM
Miami - Dade •4 reviews
4.0
Dined on Sep 18, 2024
Very nice ambiance, excellent food and want to shout out for our waiter, great job!!!
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High RailPrice: Moderate• Unspecified• Chattanooga
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