Highest-rated restaurants in Chattanooga by diners
Highest-rated restaurants in Chattanooga by diners
Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans said they rarely, if ever, try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, and 5% say they never do, according to a survey of more than 2,600 diners from TouchBistro.
But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—56% of Gen Zers and 47% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on online reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google or from social media. The TouchBistro survey found that 71% of Gen Zers and 72% of millennials have opted to try a new restaurant solely because of favorable reviews online.
Some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established spots that customers have been visiting for decades, but some may be brand new. More than 10,000 new restaurants opened in 2023, up 5.7% from 2022, according to a report from BentoBox. The states that saw the most new restaurants open up in 2023 were Florida, Texas, California, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, but new locales are popping up all over the U.S.
To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Chattanooga, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2024. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily reflect each restaurant listed.
#25. Lil Mama's Chicago Style Hoagy
- Rating: 4.5/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 818 Georgia Ave. Ste 114 Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Categories: Sandwiches, fast food, Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Fountainhead Taproom
- Rating: 4.5/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1617 Rossville Ave. Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Categories: Beer Bar, Wine Bars, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Southern Squeeze - Chattanooga
- Rating: 4.5/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1301 Dorchester Ste 101 Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Vegan, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Taqueria Jalisco - ANIA
- Rating: 4.5/5 (397 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1639 Rossville Ave. Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Chatt Smoke House
- Rating: 4.5/5 (87 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 416 East Ml King Blvd. Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Categories: Barbeque, Sandwiches, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Bollywood Tacos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (83 reviews)
- Address: 203 East Main St. Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#19. El Agave Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 531 Signal Mountain Road Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Tasty Heaven Sandwiches
- Rating: 4.5/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5950 Shallowford Road Ste C Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Categories: Sandwiches, Salad, Delis
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Conga Latin Food
- Rating: 4.5/5 (172 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 26 East Main St. Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Categories: Latin American, Spanish, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Real Roots Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 607 North Market St. Ste 103 Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Categories: Cafes, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Calliope
- Rating: 4.5/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 422 East M L King Blvd. Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Seafood, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Innside Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 800 Chestnut St. Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American, Wraps
- Read more on Yelp
#13. El Taxqueno
- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 3100 Cummings Hwy Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Fit + Meals
- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6231 Perimeter Drive Ste 213 Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Categories: Cafes, Health Markets
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Marsha's Backstreet Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5032 1/2 Brainerd Road Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Categories: Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Cashew
- Rating: 4.5/5 (200 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 149 River St. Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Categories: Vegan, Bakeries, Vegetarian
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Miss G's Tortas y Tamales
- Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 4801 English Ave. Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Duck Donuts
- Rating: 4.5/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2115 Gunbarrel Road Ste A-11 Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Categories: Donuts, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Old Man Rivers Table and Tavern
- Rating: 4.5/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 118 Cross St. Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Categories: Southern, Salad, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Plant Power Cafe & Juice Bar
- Rating: 4.5/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6215 Lee Hwy Ste 137F Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Cafes, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Wooden City
- Rating: 4.5/5 (114 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 203 Broad St. Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Frazier Five & Dime
- Rating: 4.5/5 (74 reviews)
- Address: 16 Frazier Ave. Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Categories: New American, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Bleu Fox Cheese Shop
- Rating: 4.5/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 324 East Main St. Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Categories: Cheese Shops, Meat Shops, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Mystic Lobster Roll Company
- Rating: 5.0/5 (42 reviews)
- Address: 7955 East Brainerd Road Ste 105 Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Categories: Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Uncle Larry's
- Rating: 5.0/5 (217 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 736 Mlk Blvd. Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Categories: Seafood, Fish & Chips
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 331 metros.
