Explore Chattanooga Summer 2026

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fashion, roadside BBQ but in a comfortable setting with a great view of the surrounding mountains and downtown Chattanooga. The menu includes beer and a limited selection of wines. Enjoy a terrific jukebox and sound system with all the oldies in several categories. SUSHI NABE JAPANESE RESTAURANT 110 River St., Chattanooga, TN 37405, (423) 634-0171 Sushi Nabe offers innovative Japanese cuisine, serving more than 60 different types of rolls, along with kitchen dishes such as ramen, fried rice, chicken teriyaki, and steak. If you’re looking for a unique experience, ask for the Chef’s Choice for a specialized dish or course made by Nabe. Located in Northshore’s Coolidge Park and based in Chattanooga for more than 30 years, Sushi Nabe provides a relaxed environment to enjoy time with friends and family. TACO MAMACITA NorthShore location – 109 North Market Street Chattanooga, TN 37405, (423) 648-6262 Hamilton Place location – 2031 Hamilton Place Boulevard Chattanooga, TN 37421, (423) 521-6262 Come see why the Chattanooga Times Free Press calls the menu, ‘... unlike anything I’ve ever seen at a Tex-Mex restaurant.’ Open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week, Taco Mamacita features a modern, eclectic menu where the taco is supreme. Everything is made fresh, in house daily (Including the famous margaritas). tacomamacita.com

STIR 1444 Market St., Chattanooga, TN 37402 | (423) 531-7847 Every bite and every sip at STIR is crafted daily from scratch, using ingredients predominately from farms and vendors within 100 miles. Located within the Chattanooga Choo Choo complex.

ST. JOHNS RESTAURANT AND ST. JOHN’S MTG PL 729 Chestnut Street, Chattanooga, TN 37402 423 - 266 - 4400 |stjohnsrestaurant.com stjohnsrestaurant.com/mtg-pl

Since opening its doors in 2000, St. John’s has held a singular goal: to treat Southern-rooted ingredients with precision, warmth and purpose. Today, Executive Chef Patrick Sawyer leads the culinary vision, turning vibrant regional flavors into elevated dishes that speak of both place and craft. Over time the restaurant has earned its place on Chattanooga’s fine-dining map through a commitment to seasonal shifting menus, and a hospitality style that welcomes and impresses in equal measure. St. John’s Meeting Place offers the same high-calibre hospitality in a more relaxed, modern-bistro setting. It has become known for its elevated small-plates, international inspiration, and a comfortable atmosphere where conversation and shared discovery take centre stage. SUGAR’S RIBS 2450 15th Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37404 (423) 826-1199 | sugarsribs.com Sugar’s Ribs is for the purist BBQ fan. They are more like an old

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