American cuisine: the best places to taste it in Chattanooga
318 restaurant menus in Chattanooga, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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"Happy to find great honest ribs in Chattanooga! Lots of flavor and price is very decent. Owner is usually to be found there cooking and greeting..."
Joan Chua
"Ok. Wow is all I can say at the moment. We ate at another BBQ joint last night (Mike's), and weren't impressed to say the least. However, Hickory Pit..."
Chris Terrell
"Very quaint, homey restaurant. Service was amazing, food was great. Overall an awesome experience and great place to stop on our way through town...."
Jmc2562
"We had a late dinner here Sat. night. My wife and I had the pulled pork, which had a very good bbq sauce with a slightly strong favor at first but..."
Tim Goldsworthy
"Had the lunch combo #1 (large BBQ sandwich, small fries, soft drink). Food was good, service was good, staff was friendly. I chose the beef sandwich...."
H Bailey
"We will give this restaurant an average rating because we got take out. As far as the food it will satisfied your bbq pulled pork cravings. But it..."
Sara
"Great Saturday evening meal while travelling through Chatanooga. So good, we stopped a week later on our drive back through. Great BBQ, catfish was..."
Rob Batot
"Easily the best BBQ in Chattanooga. The pulled pork is never dry and their BBQ sauce is the perfect blend of sweet and spicy (nice and thick, too!)...."
Dani
"Eddie K.. Their Hamburger is the best in Chattanoogs....I ate the CJ Burger. Grilled Black Angus Beef. .....cooked to order...and priced..."
Bill Prieneke
"Sheila. This is one of my favorite places to eat. If you haven't tried it you need to, you want bee..."
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"Best food and service our whole vacAtion! ReCommend the pork plate and funnel..."
Mary Turowski-Fix
"Ribs and pork were good. Would definitely come back...."
Ryan Preston
"Great Find. Good food, good variety on menu. Great staff. Enjoyed our meal very much and will stop again if I am in the..."
Beard20002000
"Food lover. Been there about a dozen times in past year. Never disappointed.If your first visit, may want to consider the angus burger..."
Tg4124
"Best ever. Best ribs, best chicken, best funnel cake, best catfish, best quality. If you don't like this place, just cut your tounge out cause it's..."
Momofgirls
"Best BBQ I have had in a long time. They were very nice!! Even the owner mike came and talked to my wife and I. Really nice guy. Definitely eat here...."
Charles
"Great BBQ, and we eat a lot of BBQ. Their BBQ does have a distinctive pit taste which adds great flavor. Their potato salad was excellent. Most..."
Cgary1
"Diner from Alabama. My family and I had an early dinner at Hickory Pit Bar-B-Que. The place is small with very few tables but there was only one..."
Lhsegers
"Never have had bad service and the food is always good.. I must say this is one of the better Bar-B-Que eateries in town.Their pulled pork is..."
Dannycoleman72
"BBQ!!!. Lived in Chattanooga all my life. Elated to have finally found Hickory Pit Bar-B-Que! SAD I didn't find it sooner! Could've been eating like..."
Dblane24
"Great food & great experience!. I visited Hickory Pit BBQ on 5/31/14 around 5pm. We were sat immediately and received our food in about 20 minutes...."
Jawatso1
"Johnny B.. I visited this place just like everyone else did in the heat of media coverage and waited 45 minutes to place my togo order. I did not..."
Hojton
"Food good. Staff energetic.need..."
Dave
"Super good bar-b-que, fried okra and coleslaw! Cute environment and excellent service with friendly..."
Linsey
"We've passed this place for far too long. They now have a regular! I have gotten my mom and others hooked as well. The pork is to die for and nothing..."
Amanda
"Love the food! Awesome service! Great people! Best fried pickles! Awesome honey mustard! And amazing..."
Alicia Nerren
"Excellent restaurant - great prices!. A couple weeks ago we traveled to Chattanooga for the first time, and following some fortunate on-line advice..."
Mnance64
"Based on reviews here, we stopped on our trip from Atlanta to Nashville. WOW! Glad we did. We had ribs and chicken salad sandwich. Both very good...."
Jawga Jimmy
"First time visit and now a favorite!. We moved to Chatt this summer. Since then I have tried a few different BBQ places. Today for lunch we found..."
Dpharrside
"Definitely would come back. Barbecued Ribs were everything you want them to be, sauce & sides were good and the pricing was..."
Julia Todd
"Wonderful food and nice staff. The beef BBQ sandwich was very flavorful and moist. Sweet tea was great. My only regret was I was too stuffed to try..."
Ashley C
"Great food and great service. I've am a huge fan of the killer potato. They also have the best chicken salad sandwich I've ever..."
Matthew DeGlopper
"The pulled pork sandwich is amazing! These owners do an excellent job and after eating here, U'm surprised this place isnt packed all the time...."
William Kleinschmidt
"Absolutely love their food and the hospitality of all the workers. Great atmosphere and decorations. The food is delicious and fast!! You MUST try..."
Jess
"Excellent BBQ, sauce is a little on the sweet side, but not super sweet. Service was really, really slow, but friendly. So don't go if you're in a..."
Jp
"Food was really good but one of severs there forgot some stuff and they table next to us he messed up there order and they were talking about it...."
Hungry For Good Food
"Excellent bbq. I went based on reviews and was not disapponted and i have high standards. Got the rib plate. Sweet sticky glaze nice and smoky but..."
Good Mood Food
"Best BBQ in Town. They have the BEST BBQ ribs and pulled pork sandwich ever. We had lunch there and dinner. Chris was our sever, what a great young..."
Mary Lane
"Relaxing atmosphere and friendly people. Love everything on the menu. Must try Spare..."
Ruth Kent
"Great Food. Went there Yesterday for Lunch and it was great. I love the Slaw and Fried Orka which is really good. Husband Had the Burger and he said..."
Porter
"Best BBQ yet. My wife and I stopped here on our way back to Illinois from Georgia. This is by far the best BBQ ever. The flavor and smoke is so spot..."
Brad
"A quick jog off the highway, Hickory Pit is an awesome BBQ joint with a down-home ambiance. The simple dining room and decor allow the food to be the..."
Maddison K.
"YUMMY. Had the barbecue pork sandwich and tater tots. It was delicious. The pork has the right amount of smoke mixed with the right amount of sweet..."
Wineisfinebwq
"A Most Pleasant Experience!. My wife and I were on our way to Nashville and stopped in for a late lunch. We were warmly greeted by Betty, one of the..."
Neil J
"Fantastic food and service! Good ribs and nice..."
Heather Tutt-Robinson
"I live just a few minutes away and drove past this place a thousand times but never stopped. Very happy I did. Excellent barbecue sandwich and wife..."
David
"Well Worth the Trip!. My wife and I were traveling and I had found the reviews for Hickory Pit Bar-B-Que before we ever left Houston. On our way back..."
Bob Roblyer
"Great BBQ. We were visiting Chattanooga and wanted some good BBQ. We found HickoryPit BBQ near our hotel. We were served quickly. I was glad that I..."
Lou.venema
"Great place and great service!!!. We found this place on trip advisor and had to try it. What a great little place to eat with the friendliest..."
Danielle
"Best barbque!!! My son's burger was perfectly grilled on the hickory..."
Jennifer Kluesner Titzer
"BEST BBQ I've Had In A While!. My husband and I were visiting Chattanooga and staying in East Ridge. We found this little gem and LOVED it. The bbq..."
Andie1606
"Great Pork BBQ. Stopped there in June 2013 on our way to Texas and sure glad we did, wife and I had the chopped pork bbq. They were great! Service..."
Tginzo
"Excellent food and a great value. My wife and I loved the BBQ sandwiches. Generous portions and a friendly staff! Definitely would go back to eat..."
Will
"Best BBQ in Chattanooga!. My husband and I were visiting Chattanooga on a road trip and we decided to eat here. The young gentleman that served us..."
Sue Williams
"You must try the Brunswick stew! Very tasty with just a hint of smoked chicken. Could have made a meal out of just the Brunswick stew but hubby and I..."
SweetT
"Being from TX I was skeptical about BBQ anywhere else, but this is so good! Sauce is just the right amount of spice and meat is smoky! People that..."
Jessica
"Everything we have tried so far has been wonderful! The Dynobites are really good for an appetizer, and we love the stuffed potato and bar-b-que..."
Kelly
"Really great variety & quality.. So thrilled to find great BBQ, burgers, best tater tots ever, & fantastic fried catfish on Saturdays, all in one..."
Connie Cranford
"Best Barbecue in the Southeast. This place the best BBQ in the southeast. I have tried BBQ in a lot of places but this is the best. The baby back..."
Jeffrey Newton
"I have been eating at the Hickory Pit for most of my life. And I must say that it is the best Bar-B-Que in Chattanooga. If you have never eaten there..."
Sarah Cannon
"Best BBQ in TN. Without a doubt, the best BBQ in TN. Been eating Mike and Betty's food for over 20 years and enjoyed it every time. This has been the..."
Steven4788
"Fantastic food!!!. I have enjoyed the Hickory Pitt many times both eating in and at catered parties. My personal favorite is the chicken it is..."
Margaret
"Excellent q again. We travel and b e sure to do lunch here. 5..."
John
"Great Place!. My husband & I stopped in on Sat and I have to say it was not only the best bbq we have eaten in a while but the service was great...."
"Delicious food, worth it āŗļø fresh pastries, varieties of drinks, and warm soups . And I like how they lay out the place with their tables, lights..."
Saredel Dizon
"Daniel is the best.
He was working the pastry counter area this morning and noticed I had three drinks to carry and came around the counter and..."
Stefanie Melendez
"Great food, but if you are ordering online I would recommend selecting a time atleast 15 minutes before you actually plan to pick up. I'm not sure my..."
Kayla Bell
"The service was exceptional. I had no wait time to order or get my food. I had ample portions of the food I ordered. The food was hot and tasted..."
"Decent. I've been here a couple of times and the food from the buffet was ok. Standard buffet fare...not so high in quality but ok for the..."
GAmom
"WOW Wally's burger HUGE and delicious! $3.50 for burger $3.85 for cheeseburger, you will do good to finish this bad boy! Well worth the trip, they..."
"Great food.. perfect service! Awesome team work to get the Father's day rush started. Thank..."
Maggie Darnell
"Had a great time. Took out my Grandkids. Service was great. Waitress was very nice & helpful. 0 Complaints. Will be back soon. Only problem was I'm..."
David Lee
"Dinner started out pretty badly but the manager took care of it quite nicely. Could not get a refill of pop ever, onion bloom was over cooked and too..."
Sandy Young
"This evening Monday May 30th I took my family in for dinner got greeted with a smile and got sat immediately. My server Lauryn was friendly and..."
Aus Miccc
"Incredible service. I loved the extra help I received since I have my arm in a bulky sling. The food was so delicious. Steak was cooked to..."
"Great old fashioned drive in like we ate at when we traveled in the 60ās. Great food and service. World famous onion..."
Greg Flegle
"Nikkiās has been in this same spot for years with the same small menu but everything they do is amazing!! The burgers, the onion rings the shrimp!!..."
HillbillyWillys
"This is an unassuming diner, nothing more and nothing less. Hamburger steak with fries- good homemade fries is my go to meal here. Bring cash because..."
Cirujanopingudo
"GREAT PLACE ! I had the shrimp plate which came with a side salad and fries. The 6 shrimp were so big I could not finish them. Hubs had the catfish..."
Shelly Dawn
"Recommended by locals, great little diner! Everything is breaded & fried, but my gluten-free wife enjoyed a hamburger steak, salad, & baked potato..."
Justin Lane Hayes
"This is one of those quirky local diners that deserves a spot on the food network. Not that the cuisine is that memorable - it's just one of those..."
Kate
"Thumbs up, hands down!. This is one little restaurant that's got its act together...and it ought to, with over seventy years of experience. There is..."
Jessicajessicajessica
"Took my wife and two kids here for dinner. They are not lying about the size of the shrimp. They are huge. The servers are very sweet and helpful. I..."
Allen Simmons
"We stumbled upon Nikki's drive inn on accident and glad we did. Located a few minutes away from the crowded downtown scene this restaurant is a..."
Neil Armstrong
"My man and our two toddlers ate here this weekend. We really enjoyed it. The onion rings were really good, and none of us even likes onions. We also..."
Hillary Hutchison
"The food was good, but its kind of hard to get a table. Everything was in a Styrofoam box and the salad that came with my shrimp was just iceberg..."
TabithaW
"A Chattanooga Landmark. I first ate at Nikki's with my mom, dad and sister when I was in elementary school. I have since eaten there many times in..."
William Thomas Ramey
"Awesome place!. My wife and went here on our weekend trip to Chattanooga from Nashville. It is a great landmark, a step back in time and the onion..."
Matt
"Revisit from 20 years ago!. My grandmother use to bring me here so of course, when I got a job on this side of town, I had to stop in. It was just as..."
Ashley
"Support Local, Bring Cash. I've been wanting to try Nikki's for awhile now for mainly 2 reasons: 1. I support local establishments and 2. All the..."
Private88
"Diner, Drive-in, and Dive. Nikki's is a little piece of heaven, pure americana, and bonafide southern fried. I lived in Chattanooga for many years..."
Sims
"Nikki's is REALLY good. OK, everyone, Nikki's is about the onion rings and the fried shrimp...everything else is frozen and the salad is 'boring',..."
Connie Arnold Worley
"World-Class Onion Rings!. Must-eat menu items include the sensational butterflied shrimp (though pricey), excellent fried chicken, and world-class..."
MellowRoast
"The onion rings are worth it!. I've been several times. You always have to wait, the service can be slow, but the onion rings, shrimp, and chicken..."
Christy123
"The best shrimp & onion rings in town. Period. The shrimp are huge & are very good. If you go @ night ESP on the weekends expect a wait. They have..."
Martin Chapman
"Nikki's. What awesome onion rings. OMG - yum. It's all..."
Sparky Eastham
"Nikki's Drive Inn has been serving great food in Chattanooga since 1941. Ā It has been featured in Fodor's Travel Guide and has been profiled in USA..."
"Denzel and Robert and the crew knocked it outside of the park tonight. After working a long hard day, I stopped by to grab dinner for my large crew..."
Shelley
"I haven't gone yet but I think I will at the end of the day because I am craving some krystals especially if they are fresh. They have a big thumbs..."
Bill Walters
"It's been a long time since I had Krystal burgers. Fast service and friendly staff. I only wished the still served their chilli..."
Johnny Cantrell
"Very good shakes. They are better than DQ, McDonald's, Wendy's or..."
"When I come visit Georgia! I always come across Zaxbys! And it's one of the best wings I have tried! And the plate is satisfying! Very well..."
Rosa Soto
"Great service so far no issues with food or employee interactions, only complaint would be sometimes drive-thru tends to feel like a snails pace at..."
"Had lunch with a good friend. The chicken salad sandwich was so good. The tea is always great. Everything I've ever tried there is..."
Cindy Colbert Hindmon
"The food was great, service was great. The place was spotless and employees were very attentive! I had the Angus beef spud and a friend had a side..."
Debbie Casburn Wheeler
"Had a delicious bread bowl with cheesy potato soup yummy my husband had French dip and side salad very good and fast we were there at lunch time..."
Sandy Johnson
"Yummy ļæ½ ...... highly recommended for lunch or dinner !! You won't be disappointed..."
Tammy Toney
"I received exactly what I asked for and it was not expensive at..."
Derrick Dollaone Tinson
"We love food was out fast and hot.
Great Tea. Great Place To..."
Jeff Greene
"Even though the service has gotten slightly worse over the years, the quality of food hasn't changed. That's what it's all about. 5 stars for the..."
Joey Caylor
"There was a sign on the door that said there would be a 40 minute wait but we didn't mind. It seemed like the staff was new as the cashier was..."
Rachel Kimball
"Went about an hour and a half before closing. Line was almost out the door but service was fasttt. I ordered a salad and veggie spud. They got the..."
Antania Shackleford
"Really great fast food option thatās healthy!! They have a great selection of salads, sandwiches and spuds. I got the southwest chicken and avocado..."
Sandra Lynsdale
"Food was good. It was a little busy inside and I think got the staff a little distracted. I had to ask for a spoon for my soup and they left off my..."
"My husband and I have eaten here twice now and both times, we deemed it as the best meal we ever had! Our first visit was last year right around this..."
Emily Garmon Ledbetter
"We went to Hennen's for the first time the other day (8/25/17) for my girlfriend's birthday. I ordered the Lamb Shank and she ordered pan seared..."
Austin Webb
"We were in town from Florida and did some research on a good steak restaurant. We showed up with very high hopes and we were NOT disappointed! ..."
Ali Craig
"Amazing experience this weekend. Our server was terrific and the food was so delicious. Highly recommend this place and Derek that was the..."
Pattie N Michael Martin
"Service was top notch! Our server, Brad, really knew his stuff. He was attentive but not overly. The food was excellent! My friend and I both had..."
Terry Sinclair
"We tried a wide variety of offerings. Some specials, some menu. All were properly prepared, looked well plated, and delivered on flavor. Our server..."
Lee Ferguson Berry
"My husband and I celebrated our 26th wedding anniversary here and it was wonderful. Our server was very friendly and very helpful in recommending..."
Stephenie Crownover Dove
"The food and service was exceptional!! We would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone thatās visiting..."
Amanda White Jones
"Staff was very friendly, the food was extremely tasty. Atmosphere felt elegant and clean. Definitely recommend will be back. From Atlanta..."
Rita Ennis Mirsky
"THIS place made space for us within 10 minutes on a Friday night with two wheelchairs and 3 little kids! They were joyful when we entered and brought..."
"The store is very clean the staff is amazing I visit weekly squirrel is a great cook 2nd shift servers are beautiful funny and very friendly if ur in..."
Samantha Biro
"Good place for some quick food!! All cooked behind the counter and really cool to..."
Brandy Snyder
"I don't review much Not sure who was working and cooking the shift at 11:30 pm on 1/8/12 but server and cook were super kind and welcoming. Great..."
James Thomas
"The waitress Sharon is by far the best. Friendly, professional, very precise. I had a complicated order and she got everything perfect, with a..."
tangi girl
"Jenny was an absolutely amazing waitress who took very good care of our party of 12 on our travel back to Michigan from Georgia. Food was excellent,..."
"I've never had a bad meal here. The portions are filling, items taste fresh, and the service is on point. It gets a little hectic after Sunday..."
Brent McCoy
"We loved having lunch at Herman's today! The staff was very friendly and accommodating to our family which includes 2 kiddos. The lemon pepper..."
Ginger King Birnbaum
"I had heard this place was good. The friendly staff welcomed us immediately, and we sat down. The server was well dressed and very courteous. There..."
Art Sanner
"The chicken was tender and juicy. The lemon pepper sauce was amazing. The mashed potatoes and Mac n cheese were equally as good. Chicken fried steak..."
Gregory Smerdel
"The food is fresh and very good. Our server was excellent. I had black eyed peas, fried okra, fried green tomatoes and corn. My second time there...."
Roger Layne
"The staff was friendly, polite and attentive. The food was the best I've had in..."
Teisha Scott
"The food was absolutely delicious! The staff is friendly and extremely helpful! I will definitely be back..."
DeJanee' Marqulla White
"This place is amazing!! Excellent soul food!! &&& phenomenal service!! Kim is great!! Will go there again when visiting..."
Keesha McNair
"My favorite soul food resturant!! Love all their..."
Misty MiMi Michelle
"Probably the best fried chicken Iāve ever had...."
Emily Rae Vicente
"Best chicken wings in town and the red velvet cake is to die..."
Carol Nash Vincent
"Great food friendly folks this is my 3rd visit to eat there
Have been to many functions that they have catered food is always great 5..."
"Great service and great food! We love the Pad Thai pizza and the big cookie with ice cream and chocolate drizzle! Great place to drink beer..."
RJ Conner
"First time I've been there and it was great!! Had the pretzels with beer cheese.. oh my goodness YUM!! Then came the best burger I've had in awhile...."
joi lynn davis
"Prices were good and the food was fantastic. We got a large pizza for a only $26 and it fed us 3 people. The staff was very good and very kind and..."
Mya Williams
"Great food. Their veggie pizza is fabulous, a real true delight! Attentive service. Clean cozy atmosphere. As a true Chicagoan I appreciate..."
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