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State of Confusion, Chattanooga, TN

State of Confusion

4.6
4.6
588 Reviews
$30 and under
Latin American
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.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 30 times today

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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
  • 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
  • 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 588 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • East Tennessee

    Kid-friendly

  • East Tennessee

    Innovative

  • East Tennessee

    Hot spot

  • East Tennessee

    Neighborhood gem

  • East Tennessee

    Great for outdoor dining

  • East Tennessee

    Lively

  • 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

588 Reviews
  1. TimL

    Charlotte

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    as planned, we arrived early enough to get an Igloo. We had out of town guests (Buford, GA) with us and they were blown away with SoC. The food was amazing (we double ordered the chip/nacho's they were so good) and all 4 entree's were just off the charts. Happy Hour is a very good value for drinks so get there early. Food is priced very fairly as well. What made this night so incredible though, was our waitress Tenlie. She played along with our goofiness', suggested some amazing things and took care of us like we were family. I WILL request here when I go back and I WILL go back! Thank you Tenlie.

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  2. joybell

    Atlanta Metro

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Love to eat at State of Confusion. It's a fun atmosphere but most of all the food is delicious!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Some of the best food I’ve ever had! The guacamole, lettuce wraps and beef tacos were outstanding!

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  4. SamH

    Miami

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was very creative and the environment was very energetic! There was a place next door with live music too! It was nice at firsts but eventually the music became distracting. We were there on a weekend so it could be different other nights. Seems like a nicer place to go in groups than as a couple in my opinion, but my partner and I were still impressed by the creative fusion of cuisine and were well taken care of.

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  5. MCACUB

    E. Tennessee

    25 reviews

    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed sitting outside for our meal. Our server Autumn was very helpful and knowledgeable. We ordered the paella and the Skirt steak Chimi. Both very tasty. The house salad was the best though!

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  6. Angie

    Washington DC

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely atmosphere with fabulous, good value food. Can’t recommend highly enough!

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  7. AngieT

    Mobile

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved sitting outside and the food was amazing. Definitely a do over when we are back in the area.

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  8. Bobaki62

    Atlanta Metro

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Still our first choice for dining out “as a pack:” two guys and their dogs! The welcoming attitude towards the pups would be enough, but the food is consistently EXCELLENT, so we’ll always be stopping here even though we live in Atlanta and just pass thru.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The staff was attentive, friendly, and made the dining experience enjoyable. The food was delicious, and the atmosphere was inviting. I recommend it for a memorable dining experience.

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  10. HopeAlex

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ou server was on the ball. The drinks were creative & tasty. The beer selection was weak, though. The food was delicious. We really enjoyed the different types of foods offered. We had the guacamole, paella & ceviche. All very delicious!

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great. Enjoyed the experience and location

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  12. VinceH

    Nashville

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The vibe of the restaurant was nice. We sat outside and the huge fire pit was going and we loved it. Service was great. Waitress was attentive and took good care of us. The Food!! Appetizer: Guacamole - Delicious. It was a perfect balance of guac, corn, salt, lime and anything else they made it with. Usually I feel I need to add salt or lime, but this restaurant made it perfect. The tortilla chips were on point! The plantains were alright, I don't think they really added anything special to the dish. Monkey Bread - We were iffy on this one but once we tried it we loved it. The bread was soft and fresh. The cheese has good flavor. Entrees: Butter Steak - The ribeye was perfectly seared and cooked to medium rare. The wifey says that was some of the best asparagus she had ever had in her life. The potato and sweet potato mix was pretty good. Over all she'd order it again. Chimichurri Steak - So the steak with chimichurri had good flavor. I wish the steak had a good sear on it to lock in the steaks flavor and give it a slight crust. That's probably my biggest gripe. The fries were seasoned amazingly and I was tearing them up! After a weekend in Chattanooga, this was our favorite restaurant by far!

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  13. AlyssaV

    E. Tennessee

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good service, Good food and Great family company to share it with.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always enjoy State of confusion. Try the ceviche!

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    E. Tennessee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 6, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We absolutely love this restaurant. Variety of menu and numerous seating options are the main draw for us. The only real downside for us is that we are wine lovers, and the wine list here is terrible.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 27, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent food and excellent service!! Will be coming back

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Our server was new to the job post and it just showed. Took a while to get drink refills, we probably would have drank more if it didn’t take so long between our initial drinks and the second round. The food also took a long time. Our server wasn’t sure of what the kitchen was out of which took up time going back n forth to figure it out. Also took some time to get the bill which by that point we were in a rush. We showed up early to our 6pm reservation and didn’t leave till 720 (no appetizer, two entrees and two draft beers each). 1hr 20 mins for a minimal table felt like a time suck for us as customers

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  18. JamesB

    E. Tennessee

    17 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Busy place, noise level high Food, just ok I won’t be in a hurry to return

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  19. ZeusGuy

    Nashville

    121 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    121 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Interesting eclectic menu (Latin emphasis but Caribbean etc) that is well executed. Efficient wait staff

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  20. BrianD

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    State of Confusion is usually one of our favorites and we will go again but there were so many flies around our table and service was slow due to the restaurant being crowded. Would suggest they get fly traps as it was tough to enjoy our dinner.

    1 person found this helpful

  21. AutumnB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is amazing and it has a great atmosphere.

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  22. MelissaR

    Nashville

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food service was very slow and our waitress kept apologizing and also a table that came after us and ordered after us got their food first. Food was good and waitress was very sweet

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Only reason I give 4 out of 5 was food temperature. 2 of our 3 meals were not served warm as they should be. Place was busy though so I’ll give that a pass

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  24. NicoleO

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    I was excited to try this place for the 1st time. We went with 4 people and none of us like the food. My grilled chicken was bouncy and rubbery and had the weirdest texture so I sent it back. The spices they use are overboard. The only thing good really was the fries. The ambiance was good. Won't be back.

    1 person found this helpful

  25. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Ambience was awesome, it was a beautiful evening and sat outside. Service was ok, but no one would bus the dishes which is a pet peeve of mine. Food was good, calamari was pricey, but tasty but a ridiculously small portion. Husband liked bologna sandwich, son liked fried chicken sandwich and daughter and I shared poboy (meh). Parking is terrible.

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  26. DoreenM

    Greater Boston

    17 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent Service! The steak kabobs and the steak were great! The Mojito was really good, not overly sweet. Never disappointed with State of Confusion!

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  27. KevinR

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was good and appeared to be an authentic Peruvian dish. The table I was sitting at was pushed against my stomach. My waitress was bad in the sense that she didn’t check on me regularly. A lot of times I saw her standing in the kitchen talking with other servers.

    1 person found this helpful

  28. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Super cute place, very friendly server, great variety of food. It was all very good. Highly recommend.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on July 20, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything we ordered was fine but we were blown away by the trout dish . Just go!

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  30. MuseumDistrictGuy

    Houston

    37 reviews

    3.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The concept is good but fails to deliver. Though unique in trying to bring a Latin American take on classics, the implementation fails and comes as just more “stuff” added rather than enhancing. And, if you can’t find your server, it gets tiresome paying more than seems appropriate.

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  31. MaryKate

    Alabama

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We grabbed dinner here after a day exploring downtown Chattanooga! Our waitress was wonderful, and so accommodating, as we had our little one with us. The guacamole was delicious, and mojito was so refreshing! Loved this spot on our weekend getaway.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on June 30, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Much more of a family restaurant than I expected. I was there for a date, but the table next to us had a couple with two small children. They were other tables with family groupings as well. Not necessarily a problem, but I just didn’t expect it. The food was good. They were multiple beers on tap. Overall, I would go back, maybe later, but with tempered expectations.

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  33. GretaM

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Our server Damian was so very kind and attentive. He answered all my questions since it was my first time there. It was my birthday and I was visiting Chattanooga (I’m from Atlanta) and my nephew suggested I visit State of Confusion. Good suggestion! I really enjoyed my steak and shrimp!

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun, casual outdoor dining spot. Kids played shuffle board, Jenga and connect four. Food and drinks were great too!

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  35. Highstandards1

    Atlanta Metro

    134 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    134 reviews

    Dined on June 21, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Consistently a good restaurant to visit. Glad they are open late

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  36. DouglasS

    Charleston

    16 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on June 20, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Outstanding food preparation, but the service staff was a bit inattentive for a Tuesday evening.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Es un buen lugar cuenta con un espacio abierto y uno cerrado, los bungalos son solo para el invierno. La comida muy bien y los tragos también. Puede ser un poco ruidoso pero bien. Buen ambiente.

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  38. TaylorWest

    Atlanta Metro

    25 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    They were really off tonight. We ordered 4 things that they were out of. The waitress kept coming back after we decided on something else to tell us they were out of that as well. Very embarrassed to have taken family there for Fathers Day. It's usually not like this. Waitress was clueless as to what on the menu was actually available. Going to give this place a break for awhile.

    1 person found this helpful

  39. RickM

    E. Tennessee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you love good food and a great patio this is where you want to be. The most precious server too!

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  40. BAMABob

    E. Tennessee

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Meals were good. Service was not so much. Meals came out well after people who were sat after us and we were never offered a second round of drinks.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

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

    • Distancing maintained in common areas
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff temperature check required

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from State of Confusion using the Order Online button. State of Confusion also 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 4.6 stars by 588 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.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 30 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
  • 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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