5 Best Restaurants in Downtown, Chattanooga TN
Updated 11 October 2026 · 36 restaurants in Downtown, Chattanooga TN considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list covers five restaurants in Downtown Chattanooga TN, from pizza and Brazilian steakhouse dining to breakfast and a Middle Eastern dinner. Thirty-six qualifying businesses were considered. The restaurants are ranked by Google rating, weighted by how many people left one. Each entry lists the restaurant type, price range, hours, address and dining options, along with what reviewers say about food, service and atmosphere. Two of these places are closed on Mondays, so confirm the schedule before you head out.
#1
Mr. T's Pizza & Ice Cream
★ 4.9 (7,374 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant$10–20 per person
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Mr. T's Pizza & Ice Cream is a pizza restaurant at 3924 Tennessee Ave, rated 4.9 from 7,374 Google reviews, with a listed price range of $10 to $20. It is open daily, closing at 10 pm on Friday and Saturday. Diners can eat outside, dine in, order takeaway or have food delivered. The menu lists vegan and vegetarian choices, late-night food and counter service. Reviewers mention a light, crunchy crust, cheese bread and fresh ice cream, and a few note that service slows when busy.
Best for: Quick pizza and dessert
- Address
- 3924 Tennessee Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37409, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10:30 am–10 pm; Mon 10:30 am–9 pm; Sat 10:30 am–10 pm; Sun 11:30 am–9 pm; Thu 10:30 am–9 pm; Tue 10:30 am–9 pm; Wed 10:30 am–9 pm
#2
Old Man Rivers Table & Tavern
★ 4.9 (912 Google reviews)Restaurant$10–30 per person
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Old Man Rivers Table & Tavern is a restaurant at 118 Cross St that holds a 4.9 rating from 912 Google reviews. Its listed price range is $10 to $30. It opens Wednesday through Saturday at 11 am and closes at 9 pm, with Sunday hours from 11 am to 3 pm, and it is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Guests can sit outside or by the fireplace, and the bar offers wine, beer and cocktails. Reviewers say the food stays strong from week to week.
Best for: Wine, cocktails and changing dishes
- Address
- 118 Cross St, Chattanooga, TN 37405, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–9 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 11 am–9 pm; Sun 11 am–3 pm; Thu 11 am–9 pm; Tue Closed; Wed 11 am–9 pm
#3
Rodizio Grill Brazilian Steakhouse Chattanooga Downtown
★ 4.8 (10,561 Google reviews)Brazilian restaurant$30–70 per person
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Rodizio Grill Brazilian Steakhouse Chattanooga Downtown is a Brazilian steakhouse at 439 Broad St, rated 4.8 from 10,561 Google reviews. Listed prices fall between $30 and $70. The restaurant is open daily, usually from 11 am until 9 pm, and until 10 pm on Friday and Saturday. Its all-you-can-eat format includes a salad bar and a wide range of grilled meats such as lamb, steak, fish, shrimp and chicken. Reviewers mention fast service, friendly staff and attentive care for birthdays.
Best for: Groups and all-you-can-eat meat
- Address
- 439 Broad St, Chattanooga, TN 37402, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–10 pm; Mon 11 am–9 pm; Sat 11 am–10 pm; Sun 11 am–9 pm; Thu 11 am–9 pm; Tue 11 am–9 pm; Wed 11 am–9 pm
#4
Bluegrass Grill
★ 4.8 (2,110 Google reviews)Breakfast restaurant$10–20 per person
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Bluegrass Grill serves breakfast at 55 E Main St #101 and holds a 4.8 rating from 2,110 Google reviews. The listed price range is $10 to $20. It is open Tuesday to Saturday from 6:30 am until 2 pm, with Sunday hours from 9 am to 2 pm, and it is closed on Mondays. The menu includes vegan, healthy and organic choices, and the café serves coffee and tea. It has outdoor seating, delivery and takeaway, and it is wheelchair accessible. Reviewers describe a quiet location and good food.
Best for: Early breakfast and a quiet morning
- Address
- 55 E Main St #101, Chattanooga, TN 37408, United States
- Hours
- Fri 6:30 am–2 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 6:30 am–2 pm; Sun 9 am–2 pm; Thu 6:30 am–2 pm; Tue 6:30 am–2 pm; Wed 6:30 am–2 pm
#5
Calliope Restaurant & Bar
★ 4.8 (748 Google reviews)Middle Eastern restaurant$100+ per person
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Calliope Restaurant & Bar is a Middle Eastern restaurant at 422 E M L King Blvd. It has a 4.8 rating from 748 Google reviews and a listed price range of $100 or more. Dinner is served from 5 pm most evenings and from 4 pm on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. The bar lists cocktails, beer and wine, and there is a private dining room and outdoor seating. Reviewers praise a sofra dinner and a chicken shawarma hummus, along with friendly recommendations from servers.
Best for: Levantine dinner and private events
- Address
- 422 E M L King Blvd, Chattanooga, TN 37403, United States
- Hours
- Fri 4–10 pm; Mon 5–9 pm; Sat 4–10 pm; Sun 4–9 pm; Thu 5–9 pm; Tue 5–9 pm; Wed 5–9 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 36 restaurants in Downtown, Chattanooga TN with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then ranked by Google rating, weighted by how many people left one. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 11 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- Rodizio Grill Brazilian Steakhouse Chattanooga Downtown and Calliope Restaurant & Bar take reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- For an early start, Bluegrass Grill opens at 6:30 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated restaurant on this list?
Mr. T's Pizza & Ice Cream ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 7,374 reviews. Old Man Rivers Table & Tavern is second at 4.9 from 912 reviews.
Which restaurants in Downtown, Chattanooga TN are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Mr. T's Pizza & Ice Cream, at 10 pm.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Mr. T's Pizza & Ice Cream $10–20; Old Man Rivers Table & Tavern $10–30; Rodizio Grill Brazilian Steakhouse Chattanooga Downtown $30–70; Bluegrass Grill $10–20; Calliope Restaurant & Bar $100+.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Mr. T's Pizza & Ice Cream, Old Man Rivers Table & Tavern, Rodizio Grill Brazilian Steakhouse Chattanooga Downtown, Bluegrass Grill and Calliope Restaurant & Bar.
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