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State of Confusion, Chattanooga, TN

State of Confusion

4.7 (742)
$30 and under
Latin American
301 E Main St., Chattanooga, TN 37408

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 35 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Latin American, Low Country, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri 4:00 pm–1:00 am Sat 2:30 pm–1:00 am Sun 2:30 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (423) 760-3473
  • Website
    https://www.soconfusion.com/
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Let State of Confusion bring the party to you! We provide turn-key catering and bar service: menu planning, staffing, logistics, etc. Contact us today to begin planning your next event.
  • Private party facilities
    Our Pump House is a full Private Dining space, and is directly connected to an outdoor private patio space which can be transformed in any type of event possible. Our guest’s needs are met and events planned and executed with precision from the personalized menus, curated bar, and exceptional service. Contact us today to begin planning your event.
  • Private party contact
    Private Dining Events: (423) 760-3473
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    301 E Main St., Chattanooga, TN 37408
  • Neighborhood
    Chattanooga
  • Cross street
    Passenger Street
  • Parking details
    Free parking in our private lot on the other side of Main Street Ink.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 742 people are saying

State of Confusion reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • East Tennessee

    Good for groups

  • East Tennessee

    Great for outdoor dining

  • East Tennessee

    Lively

  • Chattanooga / Cleveland

    Best Overall

  • Chattanooga / Cleveland

    Best Food

  • Chattanooga / Cleveland

    Best Value

  • Chattanooga / Cleveland

    Kid-friendly

  • Chattanooga / Cleveland

    Innovative

  • Chattanooga / Cleveland

    Good for groups

  • Chattanooga / Cleveland

    Healthy

  • Chattanooga / Cleveland

    Hot spot

  • Chattanooga / Cleveland

    Neighborhood gem

  • Chattanooga / Cleveland

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Chattanooga / Cleveland

    Lively

  • Chattanooga / Cleveland

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
State of Confusion offers a vibrant atmosphere with "fantastic service" and "outstanding food," including notable ceviche and creative cocktails. Though lively and sometimes noisy, patrons enjoy the "fun vibe" and "great menu variety." Outdoor seating and attentive servers enhance the experience, making it a "great spot" for casual dining or celebrations.
742 Reviews

  1. Laura VIP

    Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed sharing several ceviche dishes, the trout, buffalo sliders, the chicken eggrolls and chicken sandwich. All in our party were delighted with our meals.

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  2. Bobby

    East Tennessee9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you are looking for an eclectic atmosphere with friendly wait staff, good food, and drinks, this is a place worth trying. The only possible nit I could pick is parking can be difficult to find depending on the time of day. Excellent place for brunch, too.
    State of ConfusionResponded today
    Thank you for visiting State of Confusion, we look forward to hosting you again soon. Parking certainly can be a challenge, but I hope you had a pleasant experience, and we look forward to providing you with a second.

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  3. Maggie

    East Tennessee1 review

    2.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Good food and vibes. Just be aware that a reservation for a “standard” table does not necessarily mean inside, even though the options are “outside” or “standard”.
    State of ConfusionResponded today
    We apologize for the inaccuracy in the table labeling. We'll work to get that resolved right away. But thank you for coming in, enjoying and we'll make it a complete experience for you on the next visit.

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  4. Jerry VIP

    Atlanta18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome food selection….great service …great value
    State of ConfusionResponded today
    Thank you, thank you, and thank you.

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  5. Becky

    Coastal Georgia16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, State of Confusion delivers!  The strawberry Mojito was out of this world.  The food was wonderful and the service was outstanding.
    State of ConfusionResponded on June 24, 2025
    We thank you for the review. We'll keep the drinks flowing. Thank you!

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  6. Jacob VIP

    Mobile7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The name “State of Confusion” is honestly very fitting as we had some trouble finding the host stand because the place was so lively. The food was really good though! My only gripe was that it was a tad bit too loud to where I could hardly hear my wife.
    State of ConfusionResponded on June 24, 2025
    We always appreciate constructive feedback and thank you for yours. We will make sure to find a better balance of great food and ambiance. We'll see you soon.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Central Kentucky1 review

    2.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I got very sick from the ceviche.

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  8. Pam

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The salad and ceviche was delicious. The alligator bites were good, also the sauce was too lemony for us. The drinks were great (and strong)! The service was fantastic (sorry I can't remember our server's name). The price was reasonable for what we got. The desserts were oh so good and the pecan pie was so good, I had to restrain myself from licking my plate ;)

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  9. Connie

    Unspecified2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    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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  10. Kathy

    South Carolina2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What an excellent restaurant. I had been considering changing the reservation (we are visiting from out of town) because of the ‘description’ of the place and it was a long walk from our hotel. But my husband looked at the menu online and got excited (drooled?) over the list of cerviche options….So we walked (it was lovely) and soooo glad we did. We were seated in a great ‘out of the way’ table (we brought our small dog) and Our server Coby was adorable and even though the place was packed —- very attentive. I had the stuffed sweet potato (changes to it were “no problem”) and husband had the Cerviche Tower… Everything was A+! Husband also had the chocolate mousse pie, he loved it. What a great find!!!

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FAQs

State of Confusion offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. State of Confusion also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (423) 760-3473.

State of Confusion is rated 4.7 stars by 742 OpenTable diners.

State of Confusion does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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  3. East Tennessee
  4. Chattanooga / Cleveland
  5. Chattanooga

Make a reservation

2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 35 times today
Google Map for State of Confusion

301 E Main St., Chattanooga, TN 37408

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Passenger Street
  • Neighborhood
    Chattanooga
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri 4:00 pm–1:00 am Sat 2:30 pm–1:00 am Sun 2:30 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Latin American, Low Country, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Free parking in our private lot on the other side of Main Street Ink.
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Website
    https://www.soconfusion.com/
  • Phone number
    (423) 760-3473
  • Catering
    Let State of Confusion bring the party to you! We provide turn-key catering and bar service: menu planning, staffing, logistics, etc. Contact us today to begin planning your next event.
  • Private party facilities
    Our Pump House is a full Private Dining space, and is directly connected to an outdoor private patio space which can be transformed in any type of event possible. Our guest’s needs are met and events planned and executed with precision from the personalized menus, curated bar, and exceptional service. Contact us today to begin planning your event.
  • Private party contact
    Private Dining Events: (423) 760-3473

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