Elsie's Daughter

Name: Elsie's Daughter
Address: 1404 Rossville Ave, Chattanooga, TN, United States, 37408
Telephone: (423) 308-2400
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4 (98)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

1404 Rossville Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37408

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2 people

Jul 3, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Great for creative cocktails
Great for outdoor dining

Discover Elsie’s Daughter at The Hotel Chalet at the Chattanooga Choo Choo—where history meets modern charm. Enjoy expertly crafted cocktails, indulgent dishes, and a cozy-chic atmosphere with indoor and outdoor dining options.

For Groups:
Parties of 6 or more will receive a single check, which can be split evenly across up to 5 payments.
For dinner reservations larger than 6, please email us at hello@elsiesdaughters.com.
Reservations are encouraged, but walk-ins are always welcome. The bar top is reserved for guests 21+, while the patio warmly welcomes families and children.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Bistro, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(423) 308-2400
Website
http://www.elsiesdaughters.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
1404 Rossville Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37408
Neighborhood
Chattanooga
Cross street
On the corner of Rossville Avenue and Station Street
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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Spring Salad$12.00
Sesame Vin, Roasted Celery, Shaved Fennel
- Add chicken$11.00
- Add Salmon$13.00
Caesar Salad$10.00
Nahm Plah Caesar, House Breadcrumb, Shaved Parm
- Add chicken$11.00
- Add Salmon$13.00
Carrot Soup$10.00
Black Truffle Mayu, Toasted Pine Nut
Rock Shrimp$15.00
Bang Aioli, Chive
Kettle Crisps$6.00
House Ranch, Fresh Dill
House Fries$8.00
Sauce Choron
Mushroom Tartine$16.00
Local Mushrooms, Whipped Lemon Ricotta, Niedlov's Bread
Crab Salad$18.00
Butter Toasted Niedlov's Baguette, Lemon Zest

Chef's Selection

Royale with Cheese$15.00
Double Smashed House Blend, America Sauce
Curried Sweet Potatoes$14.00
Peanut Salsa Macha, Basmati, Gaeng Gallee
- Sub chicken$11.00
- Sub Salmon$13.00
Shrimp & Grits$25.00
Whipped Polenta, Andouille, Sauce Chardonnay
Market Catch
Broccolini, Burre Blanc, Pistou, Fried Caper
Stuffed Quail$28.00
Wild Mushrooms, Croissant Stuffing
Half Chicken$26.00
Overnight Brine, Pickled Onion Crema, Umami Crunch
Bistro Steak Frites$28.00
Aji Aioli, House Chimi, Truffle Fries

What 98 people are saying

Elsie's Daughter reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

East Tennessee
Great for outdoor dining
Chattanooga / Cleveland
Great for brunch
Chattanooga / Cleveland
Healthy
Chattanooga / Cleveland
Great for outdoor dining
Chattanooga / Cleveland
Romantic
Chattanooga / Cleveland
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Elsie's Daughter offers a unique dining experience with "fantastic and delightful" food and "excellent" service. Guests appreciate the beautiful setting and the attentive staff, notably manager Jordan and servers like Brandon and Bryan. The restaurant's "wonderful" atmosphere and "outstanding" dishes make it a must-visit in Chattanooga.

98 Reviews

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Pagely
East Tennessee1 review
3.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The ambiance is quaint - like you’ve been transported to another place. Love the atmosphere. Our waiter was new, so he wasn’t able to give much info about the wine selection or the food, but he was extremely humble and kind. He and most of the servers were also older, which I found refreshing. All of the wait staff were kind and attentive, which means a lot to me. All of the wines are imported which is good. We sampled a few, but it was unfortunate that each one tasted old like it had been opened a few days earlier. It was late on a Saturday night (8:30pm when we arrived), and it was loud. So, for more romantic or quieter settings, probably best to choose another night of the week. The charcuteries board was simple in presentation, not terribly impressive but served the purpose. We didn’t have entrees - just moved right to dessert. The desserts were phenomenal. Absolutely 10/10 - both the chocolate mousse and the deconstructed cheesecake. I didn’t have any coffee, but would definitely recommend for an after dinner dessert venue - and I would make a reservation if going on a busy night.
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nancy VIP
Northwest Florida17 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What an adorable place. It was like you were having dinner with your oldest family friends. The entire crew starting with the host were so engaged in their jobs and seemed proud and happy to be there. That is so hard to fine these days. On top of that...excellent food, service and atmosphere. Well done!
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theodore
East Tennessee1 review
3.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Great concept, hampered by being associated with a hotel. The mood being set is urban rustic- exposed brick, metal roof elements outside, with a sort of country declasse inside. It's a great setting. Staff are friendly and accessible. Mismatched tables add to the atmosphere. The food is worth the money- a good bargain. We had drinks, which were inventive and well-pricewd, and tasty. Appetizers and salads were delicious. The portions are small enough that it isn't necessary to consider splitting, although the entrees are larger. Dessert was unique, a deconstructed cheescake that was exactly as promised. The problem is what the restaurant allows/must accept as a captive hotel restaurant. People ate there with multiple small children who, although quiet, were also bored and restive. One woman came in with her dog, then a man in a bathing suit, his hadn in his pocket trying to keep attention away from the drawstring. The maitre 'd said they 'want to keep everyone happy'. Well, you can't be everything to everyone. If this si supposed to be fine dinning then enforce health and dress codes. If this is a hotel dining room then say so. There are plenty of restaurant options within 2 blocks of Elsie's Daughter. Next time we'll spend a little more money, go somewhere else, and be spared dogs and bathing suits.
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Thomas
Nashville2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic and delightful. Excellent food. Beautiful setting.
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Jeanne VIP
Atlanta35 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a fabulous experience. I have a laundry list of allergies and the restaurant went above and beyond to ensure that I could eat safely. All the food and drinks were wonderful. I and the friends I went with cannot wait to go back. The manager, Jordan, was, in a word, amazing - from the call prior to our arrival to go over what I could eat safely and to reassure me that the chef was going to ensure no cross-contamination, to the farewell, and all moments in between - he was impeccable in the warmest way, and I cannot say enough good things. Do not miss this gem of a place.
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Nannette VIP
Austin2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent overall. The food was delicious. The service exceptional. Special thanks to Basia, Hannah and Jordan!
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Amelia
Jacksonville / Northeast Florida6 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 16, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our server, Brandon, was excellent. He was expert on conversation and when to subdue it, knew when to check on us, had a flair and knowledgeable, professional. The beef short rib ragu was delishious and steak frites were excellent per my husband. Caesar salad presented different from the norm and good. The little cornbread fritters, very delicate. Decor was OK. Overall we really enjoyed our Monday late night meal.
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Diane
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We made a reservation on Father’s Day morning. When we arrived we were seated quickly about 10:45 am. Our waiter was AMAZING!! We loved Bryan. He was so kind and funny as all get out. I read that they recently hired a new chef so we were nervous. We were so wrong!!! Everything g was absolutely delightful and so full of flavor. My husband ordered the burrito, pancakes and fruit, the orange juice was definitely really squeezed and the coffee was so good!!! I loved that we went with our children and we didn’t get any weird looks. Bryan made jokes with our kids and they loved him. He made us feel at ease and welcome. We cannot wait to go back!!!
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Kelly
East Tennessee3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was an excellent choice for our Father’s Day dinner. The atmosphere was perfect, our food was amazing, and the location couldn’t be better.
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Bruce
Los Angeles6 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice place and cool spot with very good food. Enjoyed it!
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Elsie's Daughter is rated 4.4 stars by 98 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 3, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

1404 Rossville Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37408

Additional information

Cross street
On the corner of Rossville Avenue and Station Street
Neighborhood
Chattanooga
Hours of operation
Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Bistro, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://www.elsiesdaughters.com/
Phone number
(423) 308-2400

Elsie's Daughter

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

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Menu

Prologue

Spring Salad$12.00

Caesar Salad$10.00

Carrot Soup$10.00

Rock Shrimp$15.00

Kettle Crisps$6.00

House Fries$8.00

Mushroom Tartine$16.00

Crab Salad$18.00

Chef's Selection

Royale with Cheese$15.00

Curried Sweet Potatoes$14.00

Shrimp & Grits$25.00

Market Catch

Stuffed Quail$28.00

Half Chicken$26.00

Bistro Steak Frites$28.00

What 98 people are saying

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