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Food Works, Chattanooga, TN

Food Works

4.5
4.5
1225 Reviews
$30 and under
American
Voted one of Chattanooga’s Best Restaurants, Food Works strives to provide its guests with a quality experience in a refined, yet relaxed atmosphere. Located on Chattanooga’s North Shore, we are situated in the beautifully renovated and historic Signal Knitting Mill.

With a variety of items to choose from, our menu focuses on “progressive southern” cuisine with global influences showcasing our culinary team’s ability to put new spins on old classics. The spacious bar features an array of imported, domestic and craft beers along with an extensive wine list as well as classic cocktails and specialty martinis. Enjoy a cocktail inside or on our patio with family and friends before indulging in a delicious meal.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 24 times today
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Private dining

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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    American, Global, International, Contemporary Southern

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–5:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (423) 752-7487

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Troy Sutton

  • Catering

    Food Works Catering creates flawless events that can accommodate your specific needs, tastes and budget like no other. We offer everything from carry-out service to complete full-service catering, which entails everything from the planning, staffing and item rentals to the set-up & execution of your event. We approach every event, big or small, with enthusiasm and precision, whether you’re planning a casual theme party or a sophisticated black tie dinner, from the trendy to the traditional.

  • Private party facilities

    Food Works has a variety of options to host your private event. From small groups of 15 to larger groups of 100+, cocktail parties, rehearsal dinners, receptions, showers, business functions, etc., Food Works is the perfect spot to host your event.

  • Private party contact

    Megan McCandress: (423) 752-7487

  • Neighborhood

    Chattanooga

  • Cross street

    Cherokee Blvd

  • Parking details

    Parking is available in our lot along with a large public lot across the street.

  • Public transit

    A free electric shuttle bus stop is roughly 2 blocks away.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,225 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • East Tennessee

    Great for brunch

  • East Tennessee

    Good for groups

  • East Tennessee

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Chattanooga / Cleveland

    Great for brunch

  • Chattanooga / Cleveland

    Good for business meals

  • Chattanooga / Cleveland

    Good for groups

  • Chattanooga / Cleveland

    Neighborhood gem

  • Chattanooga / Cleveland

    Lively

  • Chattanooga / Cleveland

    Most Booked

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  1. TheDrsJohnson

    Atlanta Metro

    179 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    179 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We always have a great experience at FoodWorks. There was a bit of trouble locating our reservation upon arrival (still not sure why), but it was settled immediately, and all was well - as usual - from there. Thanks again for everything!
  2. StanA

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service by Jordan. The food was delivered hot and very tasty.
  3. JamesBurris

    E. Tennessee

    40 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall4food2service5ambience5
    First off, our server was perfect. The Bruschetta was nothing special. Came barely warm. The wings were okay. Sea bass was mediocre at best. The entire dish was bland. It is not a sea bass fillet as posted on the menu. The lemongrass garlic fried rice and daikon radish salad was very plain. I am glad my wife enjoyed her salmon.
  4. CharlesR

    Western NC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always enjoy food and staff is great.
  5. JadeS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was absolutely delicious 🤤. Our server Matthew was knowledgeable of the menu and very helpful with suggestions for my husband who was indecisive. Thank you Matthew for suggesting the short ribs; they were to die for!
  6. MNAL

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall2food4service2ambience3
    Our reservations were at 7:30 and we were sat immediately. We placed our order and did not get our food until 9:00. I had to inquire why it was taking so long and then our waitress had to verify what we ordered as the order was lost in the computer. We had a 2 year old and a 1 year old and was very difficult. The manager did give us a discount but not a great experience at all. The food was okay as it took so long and we were ready to leave.
  7. MIkeyMike

    Raleigh

    49 reviews

    3.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    Food was so-so. Out of the six of us, 3 enjoyed their meals and 3 did not. The did likes: prime rib dip, Asian chicken salad, salmon burger. All tasty. The did nots: steak salad (seasoning on steak tasted like taco seasoning ... very odd for a steak), mahi mahi tacos (fish was not fresh, tasted off), brisket (one piece and it was half fat). Emma, our server, was great. Very attentive and fun. Cool location. We were meeting family in town for a few hours and picked Food Works off of OpenTable, so not sure if we'd go back.
  8. OpenTable Diner

    E. Tennessee

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We so enjoyed brunch at Food Works. The menu offers many creative brunch options, and it was fun to try some new dishes. The crab cakes Benedict was served with grits rounds, and the poached eggs were honestly the best I’ve ever had. Topped with a delicate cheese sauce and served with brunch potatoes, it was simply delicious. My husband tried the brisket and egg dish with potatoes, which he said was amazingly good. Mimosas and spicy Bloody Mary drinks were yummy, as were the small side salads to start. As for service and a pleasant dining experience, Food Works is wonderful. Our server, Matt F., was simply the best! He was personable, efficient and ensured our dishes were well timed and perfectly served. Also, the front desk associate greeted us warmly and was delightful to talk to on the way to our table. We have dined at Food Works several times. It never disappoints, and today it was delightful! Simply a wonderful dining experience!
  9. Laura

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience4
    My best friend and I took our mothers to Chattanooga (from ATL) for Mother’s Day Weekend. This place was recommended to us by a couple of locals and we were excited to check it out! The decor was beautiful, we were greeted by staff and our reservation was honored with us being seated immediately. I am disappointed to say that I would not recommend this place otherwise. The service was quite slow. The only person that liked their drink was the person that got wine, which is what I ended up switching to. We got one of the pecan whiskey cocktails that wasn’t good(I took one sip, tasted like butterscotch and I immediately asked if I could replace it with something else). A deal was made about replacing the undesired cocktail as it is apparently viewed as nothing that “they did wrong” and “management has to pay for that stuff when people send things back”. The fact is-2 ounces of liquor in that drink costs them nothing and the way that it was phrased is awful for the waitresses to have to communicate. On top of it all the food was just okay. We won’t be back.
  10. TheDrsJohnson

    Atlanta Metro

    179 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    179 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Again, we had a wonderful all-around experience at FoodWorks. This time, we returned for brunch, and everything was both delicious and cost-effective. Thanks so much to the entire team for being SO awesome!
  11. JesseC

    E. Tennessee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    We have been here twice, and loved both experiences.
  12. OpenTable Diner

    Alabama

    25 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    We thought all food and service was great. We had a concern with chairs because they would slide on the floors. The seats of chairs were also very slippery. Highly recommend you get new chairs. Perhaps the same chairs you have on the porch or some treatment to the legs of chairs currently there. We really liked Foodworks and thank you for a lovely experience.
  13. AviZ

    Atlanta Metro

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall4food5service1ambience2
    Great food, but service was really bad. The server was overwhelmed.
  14. PaulT

    Tampa

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Jason was great as always. Food was spot on and the service was great.
  15. SMfamily

    Tallahassee

    42 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Had the mediterranean sea bass. Meat was too thin and very difficult to separate from the skin but the flavor was delicious. Service was perfect.
  16. TheDrsJohnson

    Atlanta Metro

    179 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    179 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Shelby was amazing. She took great care of us from beginning to end. Thanks so much for everything and see you again soon!
  17. TheDrsJohnson

    Atlanta Metro

    179 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    179 reviews

    Dined on May 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Jason took SUCH great care of us from the very beginning. We appreciate his hospitality, the great recommendations he made, and his patience in answering all of our questions. Thanks to the hostesses as well, for making us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. Thanks once more to all of you & see you again soon!
  18. Italianchick7

    Atlanta Metro

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, large portions and great service! I will go back next time we are in Chatanooga!
  19. JeanW

    E. Tennessee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    We were quickly seated at our reservation time and our server took great care of us. The downstairs seating area can be a bit loud when a full house, so ask for an upstairs table if you're wanting a more intimate experience and conversation. Our food was quickly delivered -- and met the needs of 1/2 of our group's GF needs. All was delicious!
  20. Terri

    Western NC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience! Food was excellent! Service was very good.
  21. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Celebrating my Fiancés 21st birthday and everything was wonderful! the food, the service, everything was top tier! Jackson our server was great
  22. MaryD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our first time, went for brunch and was delicious! Definitely will be back!
  23. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    8 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    Service was ok. Nothing to brag about . Ask out waitress about a beer which she had to go ask the bartender . Took her 20 mins to come back . Our reservation was at 7pm . We got there at 6:40 they seated us then. It was 8:20 before we got our food. We ordered two salads ! Food wasn’t even good. Bad experience. I wouldn’t recommend. I was there 8 years ago and couldn’t wait to go back. Nevertheless I won’t be back.
  24. MarcusS

    E. Tennessee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great as always and so was the service. Definitely recommend this place.
  25. AngelEats

    Houston

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Visited for Brunch. Food was delicious and the restaurant was a fun place to visit.
  26. Ashley

    E. Tennessee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My husband and I went here for date night. Our server was Jackson, and he was wonderful. We ordered the spinach dip as our appetizer, which was delicious and had a little bit of a kick to it. I had the linguine with chicken, and my husband had the sea bass. Both entrees were delicious. We ended dinner with the bread pudding and crème brûlée. Every single bite was delicious. We will be back!
  27. KathyB

    Alabama

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was very good and the service was amazing! Will definitely be back soon!
  28. Graduation

    Atlanta Metro

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We were disappointed to be seated at a tiny table in the corner when we first arrived (too small for a party of 5!). But they were very gracious about allowing us to move outdoors to a bigger table. The weather was perfect! The server was friendly and on top of things. The food was delicious - Mediterranean Sea bass, pork chop, chicken piccata and chicken tenders. Great place to celebrate my birthday!
  29. LoriE

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best grilled cheese sandwiches!! Nice atmosphere
  30. Butch

    E. Tennessee

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on April 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service was great. Thanks for doing a great job Jason.
  31. PhilipL

    E. Tennessee

    20 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    We've always loved to eat at Food Works. For dinner this last time although the drinks were very good as usual, I was disappointed generally with the food. The fried green tomatoes that in the past have been excellent were this time just blah and uncreative. The brisket was about 1/3 fat and the serving of fries was not generous. Desserts were just OK. And they didn't have any decaf coffee in the evening! Server said they ordered it but it hadn't come in yet. Well go around the corner to Whole Foods and buy some dang decaf! Give me a break. Hopefully this was just an off night. (I still haven't forgiven Food Works for doing away with their sweet potato chips and blue cheese dip which they had for years.)
  32. OpenTable Diner

    E. Tennessee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was to die for !!!!!! Definitely recommend the crab dip , the chicken piccata , and the shrimp and grits !!! All of it was amazing !!!!!
  33. TennesseeZ4

    Nashville

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Nice surprise to find this place while in Chattanooga, great menu, good food and service. Lovely setting, nice bar and selection.
  34. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was awesome and the food was delicious. The outdoor seating was nice.
  35. KarenS

    E. Tennessee

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    The food is always good and the wait staff nice. A consistently good choice. The recently designed website could use a link to opentable for reservations, why not make it easy for customers?
  36. OpenTable Diner

    Western KY

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Spinach dip is Ahhhmaazzzing!!! Great experience while in Chattanooga!
  37. TheDrsJohnson

    Atlanta Metro

    179 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    179 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Although our reservation wasn’t initially honored, we called OpenTable directly and worked it out. That aside, Cameron took great care of us from beginning to end. He is very personable, and we appreciated that. So sorry we don’t remember the name of the other staff member we met, but thumbs up to him as well for being so cool and friendly. Everything was great, and we’ll definitely be back again soon!
  38. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Met up with a friend from out of town and we wanted to pick somewhere with brunch that took reservations. I’m so glad this was the first place I saw! Very delicious, reasonably priced for how delicious it was, and very spacious. Will definitely be back
  39. Justin

    E. Tennessee

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience3
    Very disappointed in our brunch experience yesterday. The waitress didn’t take food order until 30 minutes after we sat down! Food didn’t come out for another 45-50 minutes after ordering!! My breakfast burrito wasn’t even warm, tasted if it had been sitting around for 30 minutes. The restaurant wasn’t even that busy either. Bill was incorrect also; they charged for items we didn’t get. Waitress provided poor service and didn’t seem to even notice. Will not return. Much better brunch experiences available elsewhere in downtown Chattanooga.
  40. JeffreyW

    Tallahassee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome food, awesome service! Had a reservation so seated quickly.

FAQs

Food Works does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Food Works also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (423) 752-7487.

Food Works is rated 4.5 stars by 1225 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 24 times today
Google Map for Food Works

205-C Manufacturers Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37405-3253

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Cherokee Blvd

  • Neighborhood

    Chattanooga

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–5:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    American, Global, International, Contemporary Southern

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Parking is available in our lot along with a large public lot across the street.

  • Public transit

    A free electric shuttle bus stop is roughly 2 blocks away.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Troy Sutton

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (423) 752-7487

  • Catering

    Food Works Catering creates flawless events that can accommodate your specific needs, tastes and budget like no other. We offer everything from carry-out service to complete full-service catering, which entails everything from the planning, staffing and item rentals to the set-up & execution of your event. We approach every event, big or small, with enthusiasm and precision, whether you’re planning a casual theme party or a sophisticated black tie dinner, from the trendy to the traditional.

  • Private party facilities

    Food Works has a variety of options to host your private event. From small groups of 15 to larger groups of 100+, cocktail parties, rehearsal dinners, receptions, showers, business functions, etc., Food Works is the perfect spot to host your event.

  • Private party contact

    Megan McCandress: (423) 752-7487

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