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Old Gilman Grill, Chattanooga, TN

Old Gilman Grill

4.7
4.7
776 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
Nestled in the heart of the West Village of Downtown Chattanooga, Old Gilman Grill provides a fresh, unique take on French cuisine with a chef-inspired, seasonally driven menu, with the freshest seafood, succulent steaks, and house specialties. The restaurant also serves as a haven for wine and whiskey lovers with our boutique wine shop and an extensive list of spirts along with our innovative hand crafted cocktails.

No matter what flavors you choose to indulge in you can enjoy them al fresco on our patio or by grabbing a seat at our sprawling bar and take in all of the sights and sounds that West Village has to offer, or choose a table in our dining room; the perfect backdrop for an intimate dinner. We also offer elegant private dining and event options should you decide to share the evening with a few dozen of your closest friends!


Not bookable

Unfortunately, this restaurant is not on the OpenTable reservation network. To see if they take reservations and have availability, please contact the restaurant directly or visit their website for more information.

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    American, Steak

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (423) 269-7449

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Neighborhood

    Chattanooga

  • Parking details

    None

  • Additional

    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 776 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • East Tennessee

    American

  • Chattanooga / Cleveland

    Best Overall

  • Chattanooga / Cleveland

    Best Food

  • Chattanooga / Cleveland

    Best Service

  • Chattanooga / Cleveland

    Best Ambiance

  • Chattanooga / Cleveland

    Best Value

  • Chattanooga / Cleveland

    Great for brunch

  • Chattanooga / Cleveland

    Good for business meals

  • Chattanooga / Cleveland

    Good for groups

  • Chattanooga / Cleveland

    Healthy

  • Chattanooga / Cleveland

    Hot spot

  • Chattanooga / Cleveland

    Great for fine wines

  • Chattanooga / Cleveland

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Chattanooga / Cleveland

    Good for special occasions

  • Chattanooga / Cleveland

    Lively

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waitress was fantastic!!
  2. Marta

    Memphis/West TN

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience3
    I had the trout . Kind of bland. Not much flavor.
  3. CaressiaT

    Atlanta Metro

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    My husband enjoyed his birthday brunch there. The restaurant was very pleasant and the service was great! We were running late due traffic but I contacted the restaurant advise what happened. The hostess saved our reservation and assured us it was okay. The food was very tasty and you got a lot for your buck. I would go back to try it again.
  4. Monteirohouse

    E. Tennessee

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Overrated. Decent food and service but far from the luxury status that the prices may point to.
  5. Justin

    San Antonio

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 27, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Food and service was excellent. Very friendly waitress who was educated on the menu when asked questions. Salmon dip appetizer served with fresh crostini’s was over the top delicious.
  6. Tryingtoavoidcovid

    E. Tennessee

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Almost gave up on this restaurant as the time before this experience was extremely loud and food delivery was very very slow. Last night’s experience was just perfect!
  7. JohnC

    Baltimore

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a good dinner. Good cocktails as well. Thank you.
  8. Dizzydez

    Memphis/West TN

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience5
    Service was poor due to being short staffed- food was good but they were our of several things we wanted.
  9. OpenTable Diner

    E. Tennessee

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience4
    Food and service were good. Wait for food was excessive.
  10. Atlanta

    Atlanta Metro

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Gréât atmosphere, quick service, tasty food, nice dining are
  11. VirgilE

    Memphis/West TN

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Just an absolute delightful experience! The appetizer, Chicken Capers, excellent! Thank you for a great date night!
  12. OpenTable Diner

    E. Tennessee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Delicious food! Small portions and a new more expensive menu. The noise in the back room was too much. Our party of 4 couldn’t hear one another. The hostess kindly aloud us to move closer to the front of the restaurant near the bar. It was more quiet but cold because they open the doors to the outdoor patio seating. It was 40 degrees outside and the hanging plastic drapes don’t keep the cold out. Good food, great waiter but I expect better ambiance for a $250 meal.
  13. Dwaynep

    E. Tennessee

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great meal with great friends and family and our waitress was very attentive. We enjoyed it.
  14. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food good. Service superb.
  15. MonicaL

    Coastal Georgia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The most amazing brunch. The food was incredible and the server was amazing.
  16. CarlE

    Denver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Our first visit to Old Gillian Grill and it was a great decision. Our meals were delicious to the eye and taste. Attractive atmosphere and cordial and helpful staff.
  17. OpenTable Diner

    Memphis/West TN

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service was absolutely amazing!
  18. JimL

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Great location, food and service but a bit too loud. We could barely hear each other's words.
  19. EaMilwaukee

    Milwaukee

    19 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Nice restaurant, but we ordered two $49 ribeyes which were tough and chewy. The quality was poor.
  20. OpenTable Diner

    E. Tennessee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and food. Love the atmosphere! Will be back.
  21. David

    Atlanta Metro

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    The ambiance was wonderful, the food delectable and our server was very attentive.
  22. MissyE

    Alabama

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The first time here and we loved everything about it! Excellent food and service and the atmosphere is great! Highly recommend!
  23. RoyceS

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very nice, excellent waitress!
  24. markw

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One day f our favorite spots to hang out and have dinner, usually eat at a high top by the bar r just at the bar. Food is of high quality and service is always excellent. Would like to see some diversity in the appetizer section, and a couple choice of fish other than Salmon on the menu but really great place to go and the west village is always good for people watching.
  25. OpenTable Diner

    E. Tennessee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Bailey was absolutely wonderful! Loved dining at Old Gilman Grill.
  26. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great experience!! Highly recommended!!
  27. Caper

    E. Tennessee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Chattanooga is overflowing with terrible restaurants….most are chains and most are filthy…the number of rat boxes outside is incredible….they wouldn’t last 1 week in the NE….best choices for decent food, service and ambiance are Hennen’s, Public House, St John’s and Old Gilman’s Grill…I am over 80 and I have never been in a restaurant that had a full picture window of the kitchen as in Old Gilman’s Grill….it works because the kitchen is clean, efficient and includes help that are proud of what they are preparing.
  28. JLMB

    Coastal Georgia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Staff was very prompt and kind. The food was flavorful, and the menu had excellent choices.
  29. OpenTable Diner

    E. Tennessee

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food and service
  30. OpenTable Diner

    Alabama

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was excellent - fantastic cocktails - service was attentive and knowledgeable - atmosphere was super loud (there was a group of teenagers going to a dance close by and a large table of adults too - no fault of the restaurant) Don’t miss the squash blossoms and the stuffed dates!
  31. Hungry1

    E. Tennessee

    31 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Jake was our waiter and was very nice. Unfortunately, two of our steaks were over cooked. One was so tough that we couldn’t cut it with the knife. The other was medium well instead of medium rare. We sent back the tough one and kept the other. The staff was very apologetic, but nothing was taken off the bill. The overcooked steak and the replacement steak were on the bill. It had to be addressed again. We are regular customers and felt like something should have been taken off the bill. We love the restaurant and will be back for sure, but feel like it could have been handled better.
  32. Stevenm

    E. Tennessee

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Felt rushed at 5:45 reservation. We will Return but maybe just sit at the bar area.
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food, as always, is amazing!! An old favorite for us when we are in town!
  34. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great waitress and great food.
  35. happy

    E. Tennessee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really great experience, ate there 2 nights in a row this past weekend. Must try.
  36. OpenTable Diner

    E. Tennessee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    As always the experience was amazing. The service was great, cocktails were tasty, and the food was good. Can’t wait to go back.
  37. PointsKing

    Atlanta Metro

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I never eaten at this establishment before. Very good. We sat on the patio. Bailey was our server and she was great. Very attentive and not too rushed knowing we were on a business meeting. I drink a lot of water so she made sure the water was always filled up. Nice menu and not very big. Two of us had salad's with chicken which were very good. Someone had the salmon which he finished all of it and the salmon dip as an appetizer. Definitely will come back.
  38. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was great and our waiter Edward was very knowledgeable about the food and drinks!!! I would highly recommend Old Gilman Grill.
  39. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Highly recommend. Great service. Delicious food. A new favorite spot when I come to town.
  40. OpenTable Diner

    E. Tennessee

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    It’s a secret

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Old Gilman Grill offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (423) 269-7449.

Old Gilman Grill is rated 4.7 stars by 776 OpenTable diners.

Not bookable

Unfortunately, this restaurant is not on the OpenTable reservation network. To see if they take reservations and have availability, please contact the restaurant directly or visit their website for more information.

Google Map for Old Gilman Grill

216 W 8th St, Chattanooga, TN 37402-1706

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Chattanooga

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    American, Steak

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    None

  • Additional

    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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