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Food Works, Chattanooga, TN

Food Works

4.4
4.4
1356 Reviews
$30 and under
American
205-C Manufacturers Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37405-3253

About this restaurant

  • Great for brunch
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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

What 1,356 people are saying

Food Works reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

1,341 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    E. Tennessee8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Unfortunately, it was our first time there and it was fantastic only to find out that they’re closing in today. May 26 is their last day in business. The food was fantastic, the atmosphere was terrific, and our waitress (Sutton) was outstanding. I’m just sorry that Chattanooga is losing what we’ve discovered to be such an excellent restaurant Jamie. 

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  2. BeverlyS

    E. Tennessee1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I loved Foodworks and have been there many times over the last 15+years. I’m so sad to see them close their doors due to landlords building apartments in the venue. Chattanooga and the surrounding area is soon going to be a place with many housing units and nowhere to go nearby for food or entertainment. I’ll miss foodworks!

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  3. OpenTable Diner VIP

    E. Tennessee4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I hope you can find a new place. We enjoy your dining experience, especially at Thanksgiving

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 19, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Good was really good. Service not so great. Seated at dirty table & just left there. Mimosa was not cold. We were never asked if we wanted water or if I we wanted another drink.

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  5. NikkiM

    Dallas3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 17, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I had the braised ribs. Very tender and well seasoned. Alot of fat tho....no sides came with it. Brussel sprouts were delicious.

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  6. K2Dine VIP

    Richmond15 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 16, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Poor service and food wasn’t great……you can tell that they are going out of business.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    E. Tennessee1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They did a really good job on a busy holiday.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    E. Tennessee1 review

    2.0

    Dined on May 12, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Presentation is everything. The lighting was in adequate on salad and hot food line. The desserts that were placed were really under par. Nothing more than frozen item that were thawed out. Second floor buffet was entirely too tight to adequately have time to go through the line without being pushed by the people behind you. We understood that that the set was buffet style. But again, the presentation was not the Mother's Day experience my wife and I were looking for. Lance Dorsey 1pm reservation

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  9. Chrish VIP

    New York City21 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 5, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Service great but ran out of entree selected Very kind and service crew was a real team

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    E. Tennessee1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The shrimp and grits, and the grouper were both amazing! It was an incredible value for the food we had. We will definitely be returning customers

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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 4.4 stars by 1356 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

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
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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
  • 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.
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