Proof Bar and Incubator

4.7

204 Reviews

$30 and under

Cocktail Bar

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Proof Bar + Incubator is a unique and innovative community of food and beverage entrepreneurs serving multiple concepts from a single menu in a comfortable lounge environment. We mix equal measures of approachability and creativity with a passion for exciting food and drink. At the current moment, we have four residential kitchens: Neutral Ground (New Orleans-style Po-boy and Yakamien shop with pan-African influence), Shirley's Place (Soul Food), Ukko (Artisan Pizza), and Poppytons Patisserie (seasonal from scratch desserts).

Neutral Ground features New Orleans-style food curated by Chef Kenyatta Ashford! Neutral Ground's food is available during our dinner and brunch service.

Ukko, our newest tenant, will be serving artisan pizza from Chef Creighton Jagnandan.

Shirley's Place serves soul food with a classic rotation of offerings including meat and 3 sides plates.

Poppytons Patisserie serves fresh seasonal desserts and pastries that are

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar, Vegetarian / Vegan, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Wed 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
(423) 541-6858
Website
https://www.proofincubator.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Our residential chefs are more than happy to cater events you might be hosting. Please contact us at events@proofincubator.com to find out options/pricing.
Private party facilities
If you're interested in having a private event please contact us at events@proofincubator.com. Some strict regulations are currently in place due to COVID-19.

Location
422 E Martin Luther King Blvd, Chattanooga, TN 37403
Neighborhood
Chattanooga
Cross street
On E. Martin Luther King Blvd. across the street from Hutton and Smith.
Parking details
While Proof does have a parking lot, it is quite small and can fill up. Street parking is available, and there is a free public lot on the other side of our neighbor, Chatt Smoke House.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Attitude Adjustment$12.00
Boozy, Botanical. Ford's Gin, Verde Momento Mezcal, Cocchi Americano, Montenegro, The Bitter Bottle Lemon Balm Bitters & Lavender Bitters
Beg Your Peardon$10.00
Refreshing, Autumnal. Old Dominick Vodka, Pear, Honey, Rosemary, Lemon
Drop It like It's Apricot$10.00
Bittersweet, Fruity and Fresh. Azteca Azul Reposado, Letherbee Fernet, Apricot, Lemon, Regan's Orange Bitters
LoLo Mule$10.00
Earthy, Ginger Spice, Relaxing Treat. Vodka, Lime, Ginger Beer, Sage Syrup. LoLo CBD Gummy Bear (10mg)
Planet Terror$9.00
Stirred Fruity Rum Drink with Spice. El Dorado 5 Year, Black Pepper Cherry Cordial, Chocolate Cherry Bark Bitters
Porch Sangria$9.00
Seasonal, Refreshing, Easy. Pear, Vanilla, Triple Sec, Vodka
Rock Bottom Riser$12.00
Herbal, Mocha, Brooding. Rittenhouse Rye, Green Chartreuse, House Coffee Liqueur, Punt e Mes, Cocoa Bitters
Sidecar Shot$5.00
Refreshing Classic. Revanche Cognac, Triple Sec, Lemon
Sleepy Hollow$9.00
Bright, Fruity, Autumnal. Junipero Gin, Maple Cinnamon Cordial, Orange, Lemon, Fee Bros Plum Bitters
Snaquiri$7.00
The Easiest Way to Have Fun Fast. Cruzan Rum, Lime, Orange Bitters
Disco Dram$11.00
Boozy, Fruity, Complex. Privateer Navy Yard Barrel Proof, El Dorado 5 Yr, Campesino Silver, Honey, Grapefruit, Lime

Beer

Enders Double IPA Draft$9.00
New England Double IPA (16oz) 7.5% Living Waters Brewing, Nashville, TN
Westbrook White Thai Draft$8.00
Southeast-Asian inspired witbier lightly spiced with ginger and lemongrass. 16oz, 5% Westbrook Brewing, Mt Pleasant, SC
Little Harpeth Bison Vienna Lager Draft$7.00
Vienna Lager, (16 oz) 5.38% Little Harpeth Brewing, Nashville, TN
Kleinst Festbier Draft$8.00
Festbier/Oktoberfest Lager (16oz) 5.8% Living Waters Brewing, Nashville, TN
Left Hand Milk Stout Nitro Draft$9.00
Nitrogen Milk Stout, (16 oz) 6% Left Hand Brewing Co, Longmont, CO
Pabst Blue Ribbon$4.00
Award Winning Beer of 1893 (12oz Can) 4.8% Pabst Brewing Company, Milkwaukee, WI (sort of)
Montucky Cold Snack$5.00
American Style Lager (16 oz.) can, 4.1% Montucky Cold Snacks, Bozeman, MT
Naked Light$6.00
Czech Pilsner (12 oz.) can, 5% Naked River Brewing Co., Chattanooga, TN
East Nashville Beer Works Cumberland Punch$7.00
American Wheat Ale (16 oz.) can, 6.2% East Nashville Beer Works, Nashville, TN
Tailgate Orange Wheat$6.00
Wheat Beer-American Pale (12 oz.) can, 5% Tailgate Brewery, Nashville, TN
Odd Story Silent Siren$6.00
Peach Berliner Weisse/Sour (12 oz.) can, 4.7% Odd Story Brewing Co., Chattanooga, TN
Walker Brothers High Gravity Kombucha$8.00
Watermelon Lime (12oz Can) 5% Walker Brothers Beverage Company, Nashville, TN
Tailgate Brewery Prosecco Cider$8.00
Cider Brewed with Champagne Yeast (16 oz.) can, 4.5% Tailgate Brewery, Nashville, TN
TrimTab Echo in the Abyss Dipa$8.00
Dry-Hopped DIPA (16 oz.) can, 7.5% TrimTab Brewing Co, Birmingham, AL
Zelus Light into Dark Porter$8.00
Winter Porter (16 oz.) can, 4.7% Zelus Beer Company, Medfield, MA
Underberg + Festbier Boilermaker$12.00
Herbal Digestif Bitter + Living Waters' "Kleinst" Oktoberfest Lager, A boilermaker for the chilly nights

Wine

Corkage Fee $10

Prosecco Brut$7.00
Creato In Italia Prosecco Brut. Sparkling. Citrus, Green Apple, Gentle Fizz Glera | Veneto, Italy
La Collina Malvasia Lunaris Secco$10.00
Sparkling. Orange Blossom, Lemon Zest, Buttery Brioche. Malvasia | Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Cascina Pace Rosé$8.00
Rosé. Spicey with Notes of Cherry and Rose Petals. Nebbiolo | Langhe, Piedmont, Italy
Barry Family Riesling$11.00
Riesling | Finger Lakes, NY. White. White Peach with Lively Acidity and Bright Minerality
Chateau Meillac Bordeaux Blanc$8.00
White. Lemon, Kiwi, Refreshing Minerality. Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, Semillon | Bordeaux, France
Yves Duport Bugey Chardonnay$11.00
Maison Yves Duport Bugey Blanc 2018 White. Unoaked. Mint, Grass, Minerally Alpine Smoke. Chardonnay | Bugey, France
F.lli Bellei Lambrusco$11.00
F.lli Bellei Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro Sparkling/Red. Fresh Berry, Plum, Balsamic. Lambrusco | Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Brando Cabernet Franc$10.00
Red. Cocoa, Plum, Cherry. Cabernet Franc | Veneto IGP, Italy
Terres Falmet Cinsault$10.00
Red. Crisp, Supple, Fine Tannins. Cinsault | Languedoc, Franc
Creato in Italia Prosecco Brut Bottle$26.00
Sparkling. Citrus, Green Apple, Gentle Fizz. Glera | Veneto, Italy
La Collina Malvasia Sparkling Bottle$45.00
Malvasia | Emilia-Romagna, Italy. Sparkling. Orange Blossom, Lemon Zest, Buttery Brioche
Saumur Sparkling Brut NV Bottle$50.00
Sparkling. Apricot, Brioche, Tangy Citrus. Chenin Blanc/Chardonnay | Saumur, Loire Valley, France
Cascina Pace Rosé Carafe$35.00
Rosé. Spicey with Notes of Cherry and Rose Petals. Nebbiolo | Langhe, Piedmont, Italy
Barry Riesling Bottle$50.00
White. White Peach with Lively Acidity and Bright Minerality. Riesling | Finger Lakes, NY
Meillac Bordeaux Blanc Bottle$35.00
White. Lemon, Kiwi, Refreshing Minerality. Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, Semillon | Bordeaux, France
Bugey Chardonnay Bottle$50.00
Maison Yves Duport Bugey Blanc 2018 White. Unoaked. Mint, Grass, Minerally Alpine Smoke. Chardonnay | Bugey, France
Podericellario è Bianco Bottle$55.00
White. Natural, Snappy Minerality, Stone Fruit. 1L. Arneis, Moscato | Langhe, Italy
F.lli Bellei Lambrusco Bottle$50.00
Sparkling/Red. Fresh Berry, Plum, Balsamic. Lambrusco | Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Brando Cabernet Franc Bottle$45.00
Red. Cocoa, Plum, Cherry. Cabernet Franc | Veneto IGP, Italy
Terres Falmet Cinsault Bottle$45.00
Red. Crisp, Supple, Fine Tannins. Cinsault | Languedoc, France

Classic Cocktails

Americano$8.00
Dolin Rouge Vermouth, Campari, Soda
Aperol Spritz$12.00
Aperol, Sparkling Wine, Splash Soda
Aviation$12.00
Gin, Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur, Creme de Violette, Lemon
Bee's Knees$10.00
Gin, Honey, Lemon
Blood & Sand$8.00
Monkey Shoulder Scotch, Dolin Rouge Vermouth, Luxardo Syrup, Orange Juice
Bloody Mary$8.00
ZingZang + Choose a Spirit
Boulevardier$12.00
Bourbon, Dolin Rouge Vermouth, Campari
Caipirinha$8.00
Cachaca, Lime, Sugar. Brazil's National Beverage
Champagne Cocktail$7.00
Sparkling Wine, Bitters, Sugar, Lemon Oil
Corpse Reviver #2$10.00
Gin, Cocchi Americano, Orange Liqueur, Lemon, Absinthe
Cosmopolitan$9.00
Vodka, Orange Liqueur, Cranberry, Lime
Cuba Libre$7.00
Rum, Coca Cola, Lime
Daiquiri$7.00
Rum, Lime, Sugar, Orange Bitters
Hemingway Daiquiri$12.00
Rum, Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur, Grapefruit, Lime
Dark & Stormy$8.00
Dark Rum, Ginger Beer, Lime
Espresso Martini$9.00
Vodka, House Coffee Liqueur, Goodman Cold Brew, Optional Cream or Oat Milk
French 75$9.00
Gin, Lemon, Sparkling Wine
Gimlet$8.00
Lime, Sugar, + Choose a Spirit
Hot Toddy$8.00
Whiskey, Honey, Lemon, Hot Water
Kentucky Mule$10.00
Whiskey, Lemon, Ginger Beer
L.I.T.$11.00
Sweet Graveyard Mix in a Tall Glass
Last Word$12.00
Gin, Luxardo Maraschino, Green Chartreuse, Lime
Lemondrop Cocktail$10.00
Vodka, Lemon, Sugar
Mai Tai$10.00
Dark Rum, Orgeat, Lime, Orange Liqueur, Demerara
Manhattan$10.00
Whiskey, Vermouth, Bitters
Manhattan Black$12.00
Whiskey, Averna, Bitters
Margarita$8.00
Tequila, Orange Liqueur, Agave, Lime
Martini$8.00
Gin or Vodka; Garnish: Olive or Twist
Mimosa$5.00
Sparkling Wine and Orange Juice
Mojito$8.00
Rum, Lime, Mint, Sugar, Soda
Moscow Mule$8.00
Vodka, Lime, Ginger Beer
Negroni$10.00
Gin, Dolin Rouge Vermouth, Campari
New York Sour$12.00
Rye, Lemon, Sugar, Red Wine Float
Old Fashioned$8.00
Whiskey, Bitters, Demerara, Orange Twist
Oaxacan Old Fashioned$13.00
Tequila, Mezcal, Agave, Bitters, Orange Twist
Rum Old Fashioned$8.00
Rum, Demerara, Bitters, Orange and/or Lemon Twist
Old Pal$10.00
Rye, Dolin Dry Vermouth, Campari
Paper Plane$12.00
Bourbon, Amaro Nonino, Aperol, Lemon
Penicillin$13.00
Scotch, Ginger, Lemon, Islay Float
Red Hook$10.00
Rye, Luxardo Maraschino, Punt e Mes
Rob Roy$11.00
Scotch, Sweet Vermouth, Bitters
Rusty Nail$11.00
Scotch, Drambuie
Sazerac$10.00
Rye, Peychaud's Bitters, Sugar, Absinthe, Lemon Oil
Screwdriver$7.00
Vodka, OJ
Sidecar$11.00
Cognac, Orange Liqueur, Lemon
Toronto$10.00
Rye, Demerara, Fernet, Angostura
Vieux Carré$10.00
Cognac, Rye, Sweet Vermouth, Benedictine, Bitters, Lemon Oil
Whiskey Smash$9.00
Bourbon, Lemon, Sugar, Mint
Whiskey Sour$10.00
Bourbon, Lemon, Sugar; Egg White +$1
White Russian$9.00
Vodka, Coffee Liqueur, Cream

Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Kombucha Nargarita (Non-Alc Cocktail)$8.00
Funky, Refreshing, Probably Healthy. Walker Bros Citrus Kombucha, Lime, Agave, Salt
DeLuxe Lemonade (Non-Alc Cocktail)$5.00
Fun & Delicious. Luxardo Syrup, Activated Charcoal, Lemon
Topo Chico$3.00
Coffee$2.00
Goodman Coffee Cold Brew$2.50
Hot Tea$2.00
Choose: Green Tea or Black Tea
Coke$3.00
Diet Coke$3.00
Sprite$3.00
Ginger Beer$3.00
Lemonade$3.00
Cranberry Juice$2.00
Orange Juice$3.00
Seedlip Garden 108$8.00
Seedlip Grove 42$8.00
Seedlip Spice 94$8.00

Whisk(e)y

Four Roses Yellow (Well)$6.00
Rittenhouse Rye (Well, Rye)$7.00
Buffalo Trace$9.00
Chatt Whiskey 111$11.00
Chatt Whiskey 91$9.00
Dickel 12yr$7.00
Dickel Rye$7.00
Elijah Craig Small Batch$9.00
Garrison Brothers Small Batch$17.00
Jack Daniels No. 7$8.00
Legent Bourbon$11.00
Nelson's Green Briar TN Whiskey$8.00
New Riff Bib Bourbon$10.00
New Riff Bib Rye$12.00
Old Dominick Huling St Bourbon$9.00
Post Modern Hi (Rye)$10.00
Uncle Nearest 1856$13.00
Wild Turkey 101$7.00

Vodka

360 Vodka (Well)$6.00
Gate 11 Vodka$7.00
Grey Goose$9.00
Ketel One$9.00
Lass & Lions$7.00
Old Dominick$6.00
Tito's$7.00

Tequila / Mezcal

Campo Bravo (Well)$6.00
Verde Momento (Well, Mezcal)$8.00
Abre Ojos Blanco$9.00
Azteca Azul Reposado$7.00
Cruz de Fuego Espadin Mezcal$10.00
Dos Hombres Espadin Mezcal$12.00
Espanita Anejo$10.00
Mezcal Vago Espadin Mezcal$11.00
Mi Campo$7.00
Patron Silver$12.00

Rum / Sugarcane

Cruzan Silver (Well)$6.00
El Dorado 5yr (Well, Aged)$7.00
Barnacles 8yr$10.00
Batavia Arrack Van Oosten$8.00
Campesino Aged$12.00
Campesino Silver$10.00
Diplomatico Reserva$10.00
Gate 11 Rum$6.00
Hamilton Jamaican Pot Still Gold$9.00
Novo Fogo Cachaca$8.00
Plantation 3 Star$7.00
Plantation OFTD$9.00
Plantation Stiggins Fancy$9.00
Privateer Navy Yard Barrel Strength$12.00
Wray & Nephew$8.00

Gin / Botanical Spirits

Junipero (Well)$6.00
Bombay Sapphire$8.00
Castle & Key Gin$8.00
Castle & Key Roots of Ruin Gin$8.00
Fords Gin$8.00
Gate 11 Gin$8.00
Hendricks$9.00
Letherbee$7.00
New Riff Bourbon Barreled Wild Gin$9.00
Old Dominick$8.00
Plymouth$8.00
Post Modern Empirical Dry$8.00
Skadi Aquavit$8.00
Suntory Roku Gin$7.00
Tanqueray$8.00

Scotch

Isle of Skye (Well)$7.00
Auchentoshen American Oak$10.00
Laphroaig 10yr$12.00
McCallan 12yr$14.00
Monkey Shoulder$9.00

Amari / Liqueurs

Amaro Averna$9.00
Averna is a classic Italian after-dinner liqueur and a traditional amaro. Made in Sicily, Averna is velvety on the palate with orange hints balanced with licorice and Mediterranean herbs such as myrtle, juniper, rosemary, sage and aromatic resins. Averna is still made using the same recipe originally made popular by Salvatore Averna in Caltanissetta in 1868. 32%abv
Amaro Montenegro$9.00
Amaro Nonino$15.00
Amaro Segesta$7.00
Amaro Zucca Rabarbaro$8.00
Aperol$8.00
Benedictine$9.00
Black Irish White Chocolate Cream Liqueur$7.00
Breckenridge Bitter Liqueur$11.00
Campari$9.00
Cardamaro$6.00
Chartreuse Green$14.00
Chartreuse Yellow$14.00
Coffee Liqueur$7.00
Combier Kummel$12.00
Cynar$7.00
Di Amore Sambuca$6.00
Disaronno Amaretto$8.00
Domaine De Canton$12.00
Drambuie$8.00
Fernet Branca$8.00
Gate 11 Absinthe$13.00
Giffard Orgeat$5.00
Golden Moon Amer di Picon$11.00
Golden Moon Creme de Violette$8.00
Golden Moon Ex Gratia Genepy$11.00
Italicus$11.00
Letherbee Fernet$8.00
Luxardo Maraschino$10.00
Naranja Orange Liqueur$10.00
Post Modern Amaro Arancia$8.00
Post Modern Creme de Cacao$8.00
Post Modern Elderberry Liqueur$8.00
Post Modern Subrosa$8.00
Select Apertivo$8.00
St Elizabeth Allspice Dram$7.00
Underberg$6.00

Brandy / Eau de Vie

Revanche Cognac (Well)$9.00
Hennessy VS$12.00
St. George Pear Brandy$11.00

Fortified Wines / Vermouth

Cocchi Americano Blanc$8.00
Cocchi Americano Rosa$8.00
Dolin Dry Vermouth$6.00
Dolin Rouge Vermouth$6.00
Punt e Mes$7.00
Yzaguirre Rojo$5.00

What 204 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

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204 Reviews

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David
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 1, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
Have been to proof many times before but this time was different. Only offered the pop menu they had which was still good but would love a more concrete menu for those who don’t want the pop. Understand the concept of the kitchen but disappointed on this visit.
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OpenTable Diner
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and cocktails!! Cool vibe
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LoveTheRedRed
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
My friend and I greatly enjoyed our meals: po-boy shrimp and West African Red-red was a flavorful delight to my tastebuds. Delicious!! However, we were disappointed that we could not enjoy our meals on the patio. Seating was available both when we entered and when we left.
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ShalleyB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time here.....it was enjoyable!! Food was delicious and atmosphere was great. We enjoyed the live music too!!
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Lexi
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious, service was great, we had such a fun night!
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RacineR
Atlanta Metro
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The most creative concept of multiple chefs under one roof with multiple diversity menus to order from!!
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KimC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went to experience brunch at Neutral Ground before the restaurant leaves Proof. Chef Kenyatta & staff did not disappoint! The honey buns were perfectly shareable and delicious. I recommend you go with a friend or two and order different dishes then share. The wait staff was courteous and attentive.
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GreatFoodEveryTime
E. Tennessee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wedding anniversary
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TenJacket
E. Tennessee
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and the signature drinks are fantastic!! If still on the menu, get the catfish and grits !!
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Proof staff and Chef Kenyatta were AMAZING!! The best drinks in the city. 10/10 recommend.
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BKlu
Orlando
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved, loved, loved Proof. What an amazing concept (I wish / hope that this "incubator" idea spreads to other cities!). Absolutely excellent, every bit of it.
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BillL
Jacksonville
7 reviews
vip
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience3
Food was different and good, not great. They were out of the dish my wife ordered, an instead of telling her they tried to substitute another. Only when they were called on it did they acknowledge it, and when she ordered something else it was obviously the small bits from previous cooking's! It will be a hard sell to get her to return.
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DominicS
Western NC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Good stuff. Oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo0ooo99o
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KGill
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Chef Kenyatta's food is always incredible and I love the atmosphere of Proof.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mother’s Day
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Philip
Jacksonville
30 reviews
vip
4.0
30 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience5
Food was fabulous and quite delicious. Don’t like having to order everything from a mobile device. Kind of makes servers irrelevant. They just deliver food and the customer does the work. Not a hard process to navigate but takes away from the dining experience. This dining experience is less personal and requires more effort from the customer. The most important aspect of dining out is being treated and not having to work. We want to relax and be pampered a little after a long work week. I guess this is the evolution of the dining experience post-Covid. Soon we will no longer need servers. We’ll save on tips. Great food, great ambiance but did not like having to work for the restaurant. Likely won’t be back.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great time at Proof. The attention to detail, the food, and ambience were all perfect.
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DeborahH
Atlanta Metro
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Always enjoy our meals by Chef Ashford’s Neutral Ground! This evening we can highly recommend the Shrimp appetizer w/plantains; always a favorite- west African red-red, and a delicious Wagyu steak meal (?)…. Finished the meal with a rich & delicious Chocolate panna cotta and lemon cake from Poppytons.
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RobertB
New York Area
70 reviews
vip
4.0
70 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Notable foodie recommendation in Chattanooga, TN. Interesting flavors, nicely presented. Service was exceptional. Malcolm was attentive and knowledgeable about the dishes served.
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Marc
Columbus
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
great vegan options
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AndreaM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I was excited to try the food at Neutral Ground before my trip and I was NOT disappointed. I had the hot catfish and grits and the dish was amazing. My dinner date had the pepperoni pizza from another restaurant with chicken thighs added and it was seriously the best pizza either of us have had. Great place, with great food!!
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Jacques
Atlanta Metro
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great restaurant. Novel. Impeccable service. Use if smartphone to order at will and pay when ready LOVE it!
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Noraleen
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love going to proof because there’s always a lot to choose from. There are new dishes every time I’m there and it’s always so delicious! Highly recommend!
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ConnieW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 20, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
We go on a dinner adventure every month with an other couple. This was a very unique one. Thank you.
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OpenTable Diner
Nashville
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is a very cool space with a good variety of food and extensive drink menu. We were there for Easter brunch and they had live music. We will be back!
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ChrisC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It has been a while since my wife and I have had such a magical dining experience. We came for Sunday Brunch and there was a live jazz/bossa nova trio playing in the background (not too loud). The food was amazing - I love the local farm options and service was great too!
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VickiJ
Atlanta Metro
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Chef Kenyatta Ashford is an outstandingly talented chef. We love our garlic chili noodle appetizer. The lasagna was delicious and completely unique
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Geoff
Atlanta Metro
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really enjoyed Proof. Lots of variety in the food, one of the restaurants in residence, neutral ground, had some great options including the ramen bowl and hand pies. Really enjoyed the cocktail menu as well, the bar tenders get to put one of their own cocktails on the menu and there’s a lot of thought behind them. Great experience overall! PS. You order via the QR code for table service and pay via QR code as well.
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PatriciaD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
The food from Neutral Ground at Proof Incubator was great! Looking forward to trying the chef’s stand alone restaurant once it opens.
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Paulg
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
I truly appreciated Proof calling me and letting me know the road was closed due to an event but the restaurant was still open and where to park. I don’t like placing the order on my phone. Since our guests entered their order first, they got their food first. Would prefer to all get food at the same time. Food was excellent and servers were lovely. All in all, a great evening.
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OpenTable Diner
Columbus
25 reviews
vip
3.0
25 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall3food1service3ambience4
Nothing we ordered impressed us. The location is good and the atmosphere was pleasant. Nothing special about the cocktails or food.
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JordanL
E. Tennessee
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing! The toasttab functionality is great. I love that you can pick and choose from any of the test kitchens. Everything we ordered from appetizers to entrees to pizzas were amazing! Can’t wait to go back.
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ssidefolks
E. Tennessee
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 3, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience3
The food was 5 star, I got the catfish/grits. Others got the bowls and loved them too! We were excited to sit outside for brunch with music, but felt that the music was a bit loud for the environment. Saxophone was nice, but really didn't need the microphone which amplified too much. Happy to support a local musician, but $10 dollars per person was high for the quality. Will be back, but inside next time.
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MattB
E. Tennessee
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience4
Went for our anniversary. Food was great, service was quick, and they even gave us a free drink each - the “Snaquiri”, which I recommend. Had a great time. Note: wanted to try the Steak & Jollof, and the Pork & Oyster Hand Pies, but they were out of both on a Saturday night. If you want to make sure you get a certain dish, make sure to go mid-week.
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 1, 2022
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The food and signature cocktails were great! We loved the ambiance and the waitstaff was so kind and attentive! Would definitely go back!
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TammyW
E. Tennessee
30 reviews
vip
3.0
30 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2022
overall3food5service3ambience4
Food is always excellent. Service is always a bit less so. Drinks consistently take a very long time. Different kitchens mean we got our food 15 minutes before our friends. So you have to chose to be rude or eat cold food. Two cocktails, 2 glasses of wine during happy hour, a French fry aP and a shared hot sausage po boy =$70.
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RobL
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Overall, Proof is an excellent concept well-executed. The ambience and artwork are perfect for a romantic evening, and the food is exquisite. Well worth the price.
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JenniferM
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 26, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience5
Everything was great except not a fan of ordering on my phone and yet paying for service. However, I do like the idea of adding to my order online for speed. Great food! Great value!
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momof3
San Francisco
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
What a find! We were looking for something different this weekend for dinner with friends . We kept commenting through the night how great this place was. The cocktails were one of a kind! The Caesar salad was the best I have ever had. My husband got a Po-Boy and fries and we kept steak his fries they were so good! Our only comment was that the wine selections were very limited. We will definitely be back and recommend!
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OpenTable Diner
Nashville
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We are from Nashville, but come to Chattanooga at least 4 times a year! We have typically defaulted to the same restaurants, but this time we tried something new- and thank goodness we did! We loved everything about our evening at Proof! We got there early for our reservation, and the hostess was more than accommodating in getting us seated as quickly as she could. The servers are incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. The food! Wow! We just loved the overall concept and will be recommending Proof to everyone we know!
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated
- Staff temperature check required

FAQs

Proof Bar and Incubator offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (423) 541-6858.

Proof Bar and Incubator is rated 4.7 stars by 204 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Order delivery or takeout

422 E Martin Luther King Blvd, Chattanooga, TN 37403

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
On E. Martin Luther King Blvd. across the street from Hutton and Smith.
Neighborhood
Chattanooga
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Wed 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar, Vegetarian / Vegan, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
While Proof does have a parking lot, it is quite small and can fill up. Street parking is available, and there is a free public lot on the other side of our neighbor, Chatt Smoke House.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.proofincubator.com/
Phone number
(423) 541-6858
Catering
Our residential chefs are more than happy to cater events you might be hosting. Please contact us at events@proofincubator.com to find out options/pricing.
Private party facilities
If you're interested in having a private event please contact us at events@proofincubator.com. Some strict regulations are currently in place due to COVID-19.

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Snaquiri$7.00

Disco Dram$11.00

Beer

Enders Double IPA Draft$9.00

Westbrook White Thai Draft$8.00

Little Harpeth Bison Vienna Lager Draft$7.00

Kleinst Festbier Draft$8.00

Left Hand Milk Stout Nitro Draft$9.00

Pabst Blue Ribbon$4.00

Montucky Cold Snack$5.00

Naked Light$6.00

East Nashville Beer Works Cumberland Punch$7.00

Tailgate Orange Wheat$6.00

Odd Story Silent Siren$6.00

Walker Brothers High Gravity Kombucha$8.00

Tailgate Brewery Prosecco Cider$8.00

TrimTab Echo in the Abyss Dipa$8.00

Zelus Light into Dark Porter$8.00

Underberg + Festbier Boilermaker$12.00

Wine

Prosecco Brut$7.00

La Collina Malvasia Lunaris Secco$10.00

Cascina Pace Rosé$8.00

Barry Family Riesling$11.00

Chateau Meillac Bordeaux Blanc$8.00

Yves Duport Bugey Chardonnay$11.00

F.lli Bellei Lambrusco$11.00

Brando Cabernet Franc$10.00

Terres Falmet Cinsault$10.00

Creato in Italia Prosecco Brut Bottle$26.00

La Collina Malvasia Sparkling Bottle$45.00

Saumur Sparkling Brut NV Bottle$50.00

Cascina Pace Rosé Carafe$35.00

Barry Riesling Bottle$50.00

Meillac Bordeaux Blanc Bottle$35.00

Bugey Chardonnay Bottle$50.00

Podericellario è Bianco Bottle$55.00

F.lli Bellei Lambrusco Bottle$50.00

Brando Cabernet Franc Bottle$45.00

Terres Falmet Cinsault Bottle$45.00

Classic Cocktails

Americano$8.00

Aperol Spritz$12.00

Aviation$12.00

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Blood & Sand$8.00

Bloody Mary$8.00

Boulevardier$12.00

Caipirinha$8.00

Champagne Cocktail$7.00

Corpse Reviver #2$10.00

Cosmopolitan$9.00

Cuba Libre$7.00

Daiquiri$7.00

Hemingway Daiquiri$12.00

Dark & Stormy$8.00

Espresso Martini$9.00

French 75$9.00

Gimlet$8.00

Hot Toddy$8.00

Kentucky Mule$10.00