Diners' Choice: Great for outdoor dining restaurants in Chattanooga / Cleveland

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Updated April 05, 2025

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Il Primo Cambridge

4.9

4.9 (1343)

$30 and under

Italian

Chattanooga

About the restaurant

Eclectic, neighborhood Italian restaurant in the heart of Ooltewah. we take reservations for a portion of our tables, leaving much of the restaurant for guests to simply walk-in without a reservation. We take reservations by phone daily from the hours of 2:00 to 5:00 or anytime through the Ooltewah location page of www.primochattanooga.com.

Come and enjoy an authentic American-Italian inspired cuisine, complimented by a diverse selection of Italian and American wines and signature craft cocktails.

We look forward to serving you!

Top review

Floyd

Dined on Apr 16, 2025

Connie gave us great service. Food was delicious. Never had a bad meal or bad experience at this establishment.

Massey's Kitchen

4.9

4.9 (333)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Lookout Mountain

About the restaurant

Massey’s Kitchen is the community gathering place for friends and family to enjoy great food and drinks.

Our passion is authentic, made from scratch dishes reflected in our menu that provides housemade artisanal breads, pizzas, sandwiches and more all made with fresh ingredients.

We travelled to the Mediterranean regions in search of unique offerings and experiences. Massey’s Kitchen brings the flavors and culture of the Mediterranean to our local community through our open-air spaces, authentic menu and energetic atmosphere

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Matt

Dined 5 days ago

Place is cool, pizza is good but not destination pizza by any stretch. Baked feta app was good but needs something fresh on it instead of the accompanying topping. Also, the garlic bread for the feta app was stale on a Friday @ 7pm? My wife and I agreed we enjoyed the experience and will return. The six dollars for the pistachio gelato was without doubt the best six bucks I have ever spent. Server was great but we had no water for the last 20 minutes which was kinda a bummer considering how good the service had been.

Public House - Chattanooga

4.8

4.8 (2866)

$30 and under

American

Chattanooga

About the restaurant

Several years ago, I decided that my future in the restaurant business would most likely not remain in the realm of fine dining and gourmands, but would rather lean towards the style of restaurant that I found myself frequenting most often - places that provided consistency and quality at a price that was fair for the quality of the food and experience. Public House plays to the comforts of good, solid food, while applying the principles of premium food products to a more casual setting. You will find all the fish is delivered from Foley’s in Boston, high quality steaks and a rotating selection of vegetable sides that are true to the region and season. You’ll also find a really good hamburger and fish sandwich, along with fun snacks and small plates that pair well with cocktails, beer and wine.
Welcome,
Nathan Lindley

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 2 days ago

Sat outside. Great good, excellent service! Definitely recommend.

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Experience

Semi-Private Dining Room - Oak Room

STIR - Chattanooga

4.7

4.7 (2311)

$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

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LoriVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Food as always was amazing and great temperature - was a business late lunch at 12:30pm. Fabulous service and knowledge of the menu to share with an out of town guest!

Honey Seed

4.7

4.7 (118)

$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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glenda

Dined on Apr 22, 2025

We had a party of 14 people. Everything was ready for us and the service and food was excellent!

Tupelo Honey - Chattanooga

4.6

4.6 (1948)

$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.

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JohannaVIP

Dined on Apr 20, 2025

Our server was so cheerful and sweet! I think her name was Callista. Food was great too!

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Experience

Derby Tasting Dinner

Experience

Hoot & Holler Happy Hour

State of Confusion

4.6

4.6 (719)

$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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Lacey

Dined 5 days ago

Absolutely amazing! The food the music, the whole atmosphere was absolutely amazing and then the food oh my goodness the food so fresh perfect tasty but also elegant everything came quick. Our waiter was friendly knowledgeable. Did not have to ask for anything absolutely amazing experience will go back as often as we can.

Top of the Rock Restaurant and Brewery

4.6

4.6 (1564)

$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.

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Aubrey

Dined 4 days ago

Perfect spot! Excellent food! Superb service and gorgeous view!!

Whitebird at the Edwin Hotel

4.6

4.6 (328)

$31 to $50

Southern

Chattanooga

About the restaurant

Whitebird is a modern American restaurant at the foot of Chattanooga’s historic Walnut Street Pedestrian Bridge. Here, we offer a fresh take on Appalachian cuisine with ingredients sourced straight from the Tennessee River Valley. We warmly invite you to take in the river views from our elegant setting and enjoy a sincerely elevated dining experience.

For parties of 10 people or more, please submit an inquiry here:
https://www.whitebirdchattanooga.com/events-in-chattanooga

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Melody

Dined 4 days ago

The Nooga Bennie is delicious paired with the Loaded Bloody Mary.

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4.0

4 (78)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Chattanooga

About the restaurant

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.

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Joan

Dined on Apr 9, 2025

Dining is available inside or under cover outside. My husband and I ate there twice during out stay at The Hotel Chalet. Manager and staff were very attentive. Filet mignon was perfectly prepared and it came with an absolutely outstanding sauce. Shrimp and grits - the best I have ever had. There new chef is a genius!

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