Chattanooga Dining Guide: American Cuisine

American cuisine is a diverse culinary landscape that reflects the multicultural heritage and regional diversity of the United States.

While there isn't a single definition of "American food" due to the country's melting pot of influences, American food reflects the country's rich cultural tapestry and culinary evolution, embracing a wide range of flavors, ingredients, and cooking styles.

When you step into an American restaurant, you're greeted by a menu that showcases a mix of classic comfort foods, regional specialties, and international flavors. From hearty burgers and steaks to fresh seafood and farm-to-table fare, American restaurants offer something for every taste preference and occasion.

The ambiance of American restaurants varies depending on the style and theme of the establishment. From casual diners and family-friendly eateries to upscale steakhouses and fine dining establishments, American restaurants offer a range of dining experiences to suit every mood and occasion.

Whether you're grabbing a quick bite with friends, celebrating a special occasion with family, or enjoying a romantic dinner for two, American restaurants provide a welcoming environment where you can indulge in delicious food and create lasting memories.

1885 Grill -- 3914 St. Elmo Ave., (423) 485-3050

Ankar’s Downtown -- 510 Broad St., (423) 266-0017

Applebee’s

5606 E. Brainerd Rd., (423) 553-9203
5595 Hwy 153, (423) 443-4629
2342 Shallowford Village Rd., (423) 499-1999

Armando's Restaurant

1814 E. Main St., (423) 629-9218
1105 Lafayette Rd., (706) 861-2252
5700 Ringgold Rd., (423) 867-5950
4767 Hwy. 58, (423) 894-1413
7032 Lee Hwy., (423) 855-0772
8018 E. Brainerd Rd., (423) 899-3705
7330 Hixson Pike, (423) 842-0479

Aubrey’s -- 496 Northgate Mall Dr., (423) 541-2985

Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar -- 1924 Gunbarrel Rd. #104, (423) 475-5948

Bantam & Biddy -- 728 Market St Suite 112C, (423) 498-4367

Basecamp Bar & Restaurant -- 346 Frazier Ave., (423) 803-5251

Bea’s Restaurant -- 4500 Dodds Ave., (423) 867-3618

Big Chicken -- 5118 Hixson Pike, (423) 287-6177

Big Chill & Grill -- 103 Cherokee Blvd., (423) 267-2445

Big Rock Grill -- 1400 Patten Rd., (706) 820-2531

Bluegrass Grill -- 55 E. Main St., (423) 752-4020

Bridgeman’s Chophouse -- 107 W. MLK Blvd., (423) 266-4121

Brown Bag -- 1924 Gunbarrel Rd., (423) 413-3383

Bud’s Sports Bar -- 5751 Brainerd Rd., (423) 499-9878

Burger Republic -- 203 W Aquarium Way, (423) 475-5119

Café Le Mont -- 801 Dodds Ave., (423) 629-1388

Canyon Grill -- 28 Scenic Hwy. #189, (706) 398-9510

Champy’s Famous Fried Chicken

526 E. MLK Blvd., (423) 752-9198
6925 Lee Hwy, (423) 803-2800
6515 Ringgold Rd., (423) 602-5999

Charlie’s Restaurant & Lounge -- 8504 Dayton Pike, (423) 842-9744

Chattanooga Billiard Club

725 Cherry St., (423) 267-7740
110 Jordan Dr., (423) 499-3883

Cheddar’s -- 2014 Gunbarrel Rd., (423) 805-2233

Cheesecake Factory -- 2084 Hamilton Place Blvd., (423) 499-4447

Chili’s Grill & Bar

1921 Gunbarrel Rd., (423) 892-6319
5637 Brainerd Rd., (423) 855-0376
408 Market St., (423) 265-1511
123 Northgate Mall Dr., (423) 877-4344

City Café Diner -- 7641 Lee Hwy., (423) 485-8222

Community Pie

850 Market St., (423) 486-1743
2006 Hamilton Place Blvd. (423) 598-4743

Countryside Café -- 8223 Mahan Gap Rd., (423) 344-8646

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

1460 N. Mack Smith Rd., (423) 899-5729
2346 Shallowford Village Dr., (423) 892-0977
8852 Old Lee Hwy., (423) 238-8550

Drake’s -- 7338 McCutcheon Rd., (423) 702-5722

Diamond Billiard Club -- 3600 Hixson Pk., (423) 877-5882

Doc Holidays Bar and Grill -- 742 Ashland Ter., (423) 305-1494

Dub’s Place -- 4408 Dayton Blvd., (423) 875-3151

Easy Bistro & Bar -- 801 Chestnut St., (423) 266-1121

Epicurean Restaurant -- 4301 Ringgold Rd., (423) 622-4139

Feed Table and Tavern -- 201 W Main St, (423) 708-8500

Fernando’s -- 5308 Ringgold Rd., (423) 668-8670

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill -- 2107 Gunbarrel Rd., (423) 308-1090

Firebox Grill -- 7025 Shallowford Rd., (423) 899-7733

Fireside Grille -- 3018 Cummings Hwy., (423) 821-9898

First Watch

1825 Gunbarrel Rd. #100, (423) 362-5951
5207 Hwy 153, #101, (423) 498-9955

Five Guys Burgers & Fries

401 Broad St., (423) 531-8267
2020 Gunbarrel Rd., (423) 664-3500
5110 Hixson Pike, (423) 870-7772

Fortune House Restaurant -- 1238 Taft Hwy., (423) 517-8999

Frazier Five & Dime -- 16 Frazier Ave, (423) 541-9655

Frothy Monkey -- 1400 Market St., (423) 680-6343

Hennen’s Restaurant -- 193 Chestnut St., (423) 634-5160

Herman’s Soul Food -- 3821 Brainerd Rd., (423) 624-5715

HiFi Clyde’s -- 122 W. Main St., (423) 362-8335

Hungry House -- 4457 Hwy. 58, (423) 899-4507

Hour Place -- 960 E. 3rd St., (423) 756-4687

I Heart Mac & Cheese -- 5513 Highway 153, (423) 805-2439

Innside Restaurant -- 800 Chestnut St., (423) 266-7687

J Alexander’s Restaurant -- 2215 Hamilton Place Blvd., (423) 855-5559

Jack Brown’s Beer & Burger Joint -- 818 Georgia Ave., (423) 682-8198

Jonathan’s Grille -- 631 Camp Jordan Pkwy, (423) 497-5455

Lakeshore Grille -- 5600 Lake Resort Terrace, (423) 710-2057

Leapin' Leprechuan -- 100 Market St., (423) 777-9097

Lillie Mae’s Place -- 4712 Dayton Blvd., (423) 875-8999

Local Goat -- 6108 Artesian Cir, (423) 910-0067

Logan’s Roadhouse

3592 Cummings Hwy., (423) 821-2948
504A Northgate Mall Dr., (423) 875-4443
2584 Battlefield Pkwy., (706) 858-8482

Lois’s Lounge & Restaurant -- 3013 Dodson Ave., (423) 698-4982

Longhorn Steakhouse -- 5583 Hwy. 153, (423) 870-2722

Lucky’s 777 -- 2536 Cummings Hwy., (423) 825-5145

Main Street Meats -- 217 E. Main St., (423) 602-9568

Marsha’s Backstreet Café -- 5036 Brainerd Rd., (423) 485-7911

Memo’s Grill -- 430 E. MLK Blvd., (423) 267-7283

Merv’s Burgers -- 8968 Dayton Pike, (423) 451-3033

Mike’s Hole in the Wall -- 535 Cherokee Blvd., (423) 475-5259

Milk and Honey -- 135 N. Market St., (423) 521-3123

Moss Place -- 711 Tunnel Blvd., (423) 493-9006

Niedlov’s Breadworks -- 215 E. Main St., (423) 756-0303

Outback Steakhouse

501 Northgate Mall Dr., (423) 870-0980
2120 Hamilton Place Blvd., (423) 899-2600

Outpost Bar & Restaurant -- 342 E Main St, (423) 708-8044

Panera Bread

417 Market St., (423) 266-2253
562 Northgate Mall Dr., (423) 877-0223
1810 Gunbarrel Rd., (423) 899-2253

Overboard Bar & Grille -- 151 Riverfront Pkwy, (423) 266-4488

Parkway Pourhouse -- 801 Riverfront Pkwy., (423) 498-5300

Pickle Barrel -- 1012 Market St., (423) 266-1103

Public House -- 1110 Market St., (423) 266-3366

Puckett’s Restaurant -- 2 W. Aquarium Way, (423) 708-8505

Purple Daisy Picnic Cafe -- 4001 St. Elmo Ave., (423) 822-6477

Red Robin -- 2100 Hamilton Pl. Blvd., (423) 296-2520

Rob’s Restaurant & Lounge -- 5308 Dayton Blvd., (423) 875-6164

Rumors -- 3884 Hixson Pike, (423) 870-3003

Ruth’s Chris Steak House -- 2321 Lifestyle Way, (423) 602-5900

Scottie’s on the River -- 495 Riverfront Pkwy., (423) 269-7487

Sidetrack Restaurant -- 3514 Hixson Pike, (423) 414-2690

Sing It or Wing It -- 410 Market St., (423) 757-9464

Slick’s Burgers -- 309 E. Main St., (423) 760-4878

Southern Burger Co. -- 9453 Bradmore Ln. #101, (423) 825-4919

Southern Star

1300 Broad St., (423) 267-8899
1238 Taft Highway, (423) 886-7004

Southside Social -- 1818 Chestnut St., (423) 708-3280

State of Confusion -- 301 E. Main St., (423) 760-3473

Meeting Place -- 1274 Market St., (423) 266-4571

St. John’s Restaurant -- 1278 Market St., (423) 266-4400

Stir -- 1444 Market St., (423) 531-7847

Texas Roadhouse

7035 Amin Dr., (423) 899-8293
5632 Hwy. 153. (423) 680-6388

The Bitter Alibi -- 825 Houston St., (423) 362-5070

The Daily Ration -- 1220 Dartmouth St., (423) 355-5372

The Downtowner -- 901 Carter St, (423) 287-5625

The Long Horn Restaurant -- 129 N. Market St., (423) 265-2354

The Rosecomb -- 921 Barton Ave, (423) 541-9314

The Social -- 1110 Market St., (423) 266-3366

The Spot -- 1800 E Main St, (423) 803-5744

Tremont Tavern -- 1203 Hixson Pike, (423) 266-1996

Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen -- 1110 Market St., (423) 779-0400

Universal Joint -- 532 Lookout St., (423) 468-3725

Urban Stack -- 12 W. 13th St., (423) 475-5350

Vine St. Market -- 1313 Hanover St., (423) 266-8463

Wally’s Restaurant -- 1600 McCallie Ave., (423) 698-4643

Whitebird -- 102 Walnut St, (423) 269-8537

Wood Oven Kitchen -- 5716 Ringgold Rd #108, (423) 654-7050

If you know of a restaurant that isn't on our list, please email us at info@chattanoogapulse.com with the information -- restaurant name, address, phone number, and type of cuisine -- and we will be happy to add them.