Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in Chattanooga / Cleveland

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Updated June 05, 2025

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Malone's - Chattanooga

4.8

4.8 (542)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Chattanooga

About the restaurant

Malone’s is a storied steakhouse restaurant fit for more than just your typical steakhouse occasions. At Malone's we have a rich history of catering to the desires of our guests, combining steakhouse favorites with bold new flavors in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. We aren’t steakhouse purists; we offer something for everyone and every occasion. Whether you want a premium steak or salad and sushi, we’re here to serve you.

Harry’s year-round patio creates a refreshingly light and airy atmosphere that doesn’t take itself too seriously. You can order from Harry’s menu of elevated bar favorites or take it up a notch and order steakhouse classics directly from Malone’s kitchen. Harry’s was crafted for those who love to socialize, providing a place to escape the everyday and gather for a casual lunch, happy hour, or date night.

Top review

Tanya

Dined 7 days ago

We had a party of 8, Cheryl did an outstanding job! The food was excellent! Thank you!

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Chattanooga

4.7

4.7 (2190)

$30 and under

American

Chattanooga

About the restaurant

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill is your destination for bold flavors and warm hospitality. From expertly crafted wood-fired steaks and fresh seafood to signature cocktails, mocktails, and curated wines, every detail is designed to deliver an unforgettable dining experience. Whether you're gathering with family, hosting a client, or toasting to a special occasion, Firebirds offers elevated cuisine at an approachable price. Join us for Happy Hour at the FIREBAR® or on the patio and let us show you what extraordinary dining feels like. Reserve your table today — we can’t wait to serve you.

Top review

Marcus

Dined 3 days ago

Been here many times and the service and food is always exceptional!! Definitely recommend it for all occasions!!

STIR - Chattanooga

4.7

4.7 (2345)

$31 to $50

American

Chattanooga

About the restaurant

STIR is the perfect restaurant to sip a craft cocktail over a dozen oysters, enjoy a night out, or meet for lunch. Located in the historic Chattanooga Choo Choo complex, the restaurant is an open-air concept with a large, heated outdoor patio. We are open for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.

Great food starts with fresh, local ingredients. Our kitchen prepares everything from scratch, and our signature raw bar is stocked with fresh oysters and seasonal seafood.

STIR is famous for craft cocktails. We freeze and carve 300-pound blocks of artisanal ice in-house, age certain cocktails in oak barrels for richer flavors, and place others on draft for crispness and carbonation. The result: categorically elevated cocktails. Our passion for fine spirits also compels us to find and share rare bottles, many of which are extremely difficult to procure.

We validate parking from Omega Parking l Zone # 5511

Top review

Becky

Dined 4 days ago

Excellent food and service - I was late for reservation due to weather -I called and they were very accommodating

State of Confusion

4.7

4.7 (740)

$30 and under

Latin American

Chattanooga

About the restaurant

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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JerryVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Awesome food selection….great service …great value

Tupelo Honey - Chattanooga

4.6

4.6 (1953)

$30 and under

Contemporary Southern

Chattanooga

About the restaurant

Tupelo Honey is a revival of Southern Comfort Food and traditions rooted in the Carolina Mountains we call home. We craft brunches, lunches and suppers that bring family and friends around the table and allow for conversations and cocktails to linger longer than usual. Always scratch-made, always responsibly-sourced, and always Southern.

Top review

Sheila

Dined on Jun 15, 2025

This was a great dining experience! We have not been to Tupelo Honey in years and everything was great!

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Company Chattanooga

4.6

4.6 (104)

$31 to $50

Cocktail Bar

Chattanooga

About the restaurant

Come see us for our new seasonal shareable menu, featuring wagyu sliders, hummus stuffed endives, and warm pimento cheese dip just to name a few.

Join us in Chattanooga's only true Speakeasy for Classic & Modern Craft Cocktails, accented by an exceptional Food Menu. Come discover us behind our hidden entrance in the Kinley Hotel.

Top review

Tammy

Dined on Jun 15, 2025

Always an excellent experience. Great drinks Great service

Honey Seed

4.5

4.5 (128)

$30 and under

American

Chattanooga

About the restaurant

Honey Seed specializes in hand-rolled Montreal-style bagels and woodfired pizza. We are fresh, made from scratch and local. We are open 7am to 9pm daily.
Honey Seed also has a full brunch menu, salads, paninis, pizza starting at 12pm and burgers for dinner.

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Hayden

Dined on Jun 22, 2025

The food is always fantastic here! Love everything about this place.

Forge

4.4

4.4 (197)

$31 to $50

American

Chattanooga

About the restaurant

FORGE, located at The Chattanoogan Hotel - Curio Collection by Hilton, offers Progressive American Cuisine with a focus on fresh, high-quality ingredients. Our menu brings family, friends, and colleagues together, fostering great conversation and memorable experiences. In addition to our main dining area, we offer an elegant private dining room for up to 25 guests, featuring a 65-inch TV for presentations via HDMI. Enjoy live jazz music and $10 wine flights every Friday night from 6 PM to 9 PM, adding to the vibrant atmosphere. Whether for a business event or celebration, we create experiences that keep guests coming back.

Stills + Mash, our curated bourbon bar features craft and local beers, signature cocktails, a robust wine program and curated specialty drinks. Full dinner menu available along with shareable plates and handhelds, all waiting for you.

Top review

Akilah

Dined on May 16, 2025

Our server Sarah was awesome the food was great and the jazz was amazing

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Nic & Norman's - Chattanooga

4.4

4.4 (1005)

$30 and under

American

Chattanooga

About the restaurant

After the growth and love we felt in our Senoia location, we knew it was time to expand.

Our passion for creating special moments has adopted a passion for taking old iconic buildings and turning them into one of a kind, unique places to create those moments in.

Chattanooga is no exception. We've taken this space at the Choo Choo and kept it as authentic as we could while adding our Nic & Norman's story throughout.

We hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

Top review

Lindsay

Dined 3 days ago

We love this restaurant! It’s one of our absolute favorites in Chattanooga. We haven’t had a bad dish. However, we were very upset to leave and find a parking ticket on our window. We met another couple for dinner and they didn’t have one. Neither one of us knew that we had to pay parking in order to eat here. $80 meal, $20 tip, and $40 ticket to park is unreal.

Top of the Rock Restaurant and Brewery

4.4

4.4 (1603)

$30 and under

American

Jasper

About the restaurant

PLEASE CALL US AT 423-939-9037 TO RESERVE IGLOOS:

Please note: Our outdoor seating is open-air, covered by a roof, and only partially enclosed. While we do have heaters to help keep you warm, temperatures can still be chilly during the winter months

The combination of chef-inspired food, expertly made craft beer, and spectacular views makes Top of The Rock a place like no other. Our recipes are made fresh from scratch using the best ingredients we can find. Our mission is to be your favorite locally-owned watering hole: a place where friends can gather to celebrate great food, great beers, and great times.

Top review

Judith

Dined 4 days ago

Really enjoyed our visit to Top of the Rock Restaurant and Brewery. The food & service were great, and the views from the deck were outstanding. Highly recommend visiting.

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