Some days you just need a cocktail—and the Scenic City isn’t going to let you down! One of the best parts of the Chattanooga food and drink scene is the opportunity to branch out and experience something new for Happy Hour. We’ve compiled a list of some of our favorites for you to try. 

St John’s Meeting Place 

1274 Market St, Chattanooga, TN 37402
stjohnsmeetingplace.com

At the top of the list for happy hour locales is St John’s Meeting Place, located right next to St. John’s Restaurant on Market Street. Oftentimes this eatery gets overlooked based on the perception that it’s expensive, but hold the phone, y’all—they have one of the best and most affordable happy hours in Chattanooga.  With $5 cocktails, select small plates and discounts on…

Chattanooga is not short on amazing food. But there may be a few delicious restaurants you’ve passed right by and never even seen! Whether you’re a local or just here for a visit, we’ve got you covered with some of the Scenic City’s best hidden restaurants to try.  

Opa 

249 River St, Chattanooga, TN 37405

When we think about best kept secret kinds of restaurants, Opa tops the list! This white-washed, blue accented teeny tiny building near Coolidge Park hardly looks like a restaurant at all considering it’s only large enough to hold about three tables max. If you can find yourself a seat inside or outside on their patio, make sure to have a big fat authentic Greek lunch at Opa with favorites like spanakopita, tzatziki and gyro. We recommend…

Need a last minute gift for Father’s Day? Don’t worry. We’ve got you covered with our picks for local shops with gifts for every kind of dad (even the one who has everything). 

For the fashion dad:

Hanover Blue
1100 Hixson Pike #112, Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 531-2120

If your dad is the type who likes to look put together, a safe bet for gift shopping is Hanover Blue. With everything from Southern-style Collared Greens bow ties and Euro chic Billy Reid shirts, there are options for whatever his style. Hanover Blue also offers beautiful leather accessories, fun sunglasses and Yeti products. Bonus, this Riverview shop neighbors Alice Blue and Verde Boutique, in the event that you need to do a little shopping of your own. 

For the foodie…

Chattanooga’s restaurant and retail scene is growing by the day! Here are our top 5 brand new or coming soon businesses to check out.  

Brand New! 

Speed Deluxe

521 Cherokee Blvd #2, Chattanooga, TN 37405
423-760-8475

Somewhere we can talk bicycles and motorcycles while sipping coffee? Speed Deluxe, a collaboration between Speed Deluxe Vintage & Bespoke Motorcycles, Silent Cycles, and Velo Coffee Roasters is a combination we never knew we needed until now. Talk shop with other 2-wheeled adventure buffs over a cup of Velo coffee and browse through gear, apparel and accessories in this community space. Learn more at speeddeluxe.com.

Bread & Butter 

3955 Dayton Blvd., Chattanooga, TN 37415
423-803-4446

If you love bread as much as…

If you're craving tacos or a margarita, Chattanooga does not disappoint! Check out our insider's guide to the best Mexican food in the Scenic City. 

Most Authentic

Taqueria Jalisco

1634 Rossville Ave
Chattanooga, TN 37408

You might have eaten at their food truck at the Chattanooga Market, but you can also check out their teeny tiny location just off Main Street. In our opinion, this is the most authentic spot in Chatt and surprisingly has really great prices. Don’t miss the guacamole, and be sure to have your meal with a Mexican coke for the full experience. We recommend the Flautas with three flour tortillas rolled with chipotle chicken, lettuce, tomatillo avocado salsa, pickled carrots, queso fresco and sour cream or the Carne Asada with…

If you love farm-fresh food, but not so much the cooking process, you’re in luck this week! 

Some of Chattanooga’s best restaurants are serving up specialties in honor of the sixth annual Chattanooga Restaurant Week, a celebration of our city’s top notch chefs and restaurants. 

The event, which began on Monday, includes 212 Market, 1885 Grill, Alleia, Bald Headed Bistro, Broad Street Grille, Cafe on the Corner, Ceniza, Dish T'Pass Cafe, Easy Bistro & Bar, Embargo 62, The Feed Co., Five, Firebirds Wood Fired Grill, Flying Squirrel, Good Dog, Hummingbird Pastaria, Lupi's Pizza Pies, Main Street Meats, Mellow Mushroom, Mrs. B's Reggae Cafe, New York Pizza Department, Poblanos Mexican Cuisine, Il Primo, Public House, Puckett's, Root Kitchen & Wine…

If you're looking for delicious Italian food, Chattanooga does not disappoint! Check out our insider's guide to Italian eating in the Scenic City. 

Most Authentic

Boccaccia

3077 South Broad Street
Chattanooga, TN 37408

This Chattanooga hidden gem is located just between downtown and St. Elmo in the old Southern Saddlery Building. Although it’s barely visible from the road, this tucked away restaurant offers the most authentic Italian dining experience in the city. With a brick interior and a quiet ambiance, Boccaccia is the perfect place for a romantic date night out. We recommend the Orecchiette con Salsiccia alla Piemontese, an orecchietta pasta with braised Italian sausage, roasted peppers and fresh goat cheese—yum! 

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Chattanooga’s restaurant and retail scene is growing by the day! Here are our top 5 brand new or coming soon businesses to check out.  

Brand New!

The FEED Co. Table and Tavern

201 W. Main St.
423-708-8500

Word on the Street: Don’t miss the Buffalo Calamari appetizer with fried domestic calamari tossed in buffalo sauce and served with celery and blue cheese or ranch dressing

 The Southside neighborhood just got a little bit more awesome with the addition of The FEED Co. Table and Tavern. It’s no small wonder that this Southern-inspired farm-to-table fare is getting rave reviews, as the owners are Chattanooga favorites for their other projects. Dustin Choate, owner of beer and burger haven Tremont Tavern; Miguel Morales, owner of the 1885…