Ruth's Chris Steak House is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Chattanooga.

1. Ruth's Chris Steak House

8.6
2321 Lifestyle Way, Embassy Suites Hotel, Chattanooga, TN
Steakhouse · Tyner - Greenwood · 18 tips and reviews

Terry S.Terry Sloan: Steaks are good but to be honest I don't feel very satisfied paying $200.00 for food a a few beers for my wife and I. It's good for special occasions

Taneshia C.Taneshia Childress-Grant: Shrimp & Fried Grits! Nailed it!!!

Carey J.Carey Johnson: Wonderful meal, and the experience is outstanding!!!

Hennen's is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Chattanooga.

2. Hennen's

7.9
193 Chestnut St (at W 2nd), Chattanooga, TN
Steakhouse · Downtown Chattanooga · 37 tips and reviews

Bobbie V.Bobbie Ventura: Steak, filet. Oh my. Cut with a fork. Delicious. Drinks yummy. You can't go wrong here. Special occasion, yes.

Arlene M.Arlene Martin: Love this place! Great food in downtown Chattanooga. Easy parking in adjacent parking garage.

Hope E.Hope Evans: Very friendly staff

Hunter Museum of American Art is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Chattanooga.

3. Hunter Museum of American Art

9.1
10 Bluff View St, Chattanooga, TN
Art Gallery · Downtown Chattanooga · 17 tips and reviews

George Thomas H.George Thomas Hunter: Come visit my old hang out. We used to have the best parties in the attic ballroom. Now the best place to party or celebrate a special occasion is the Western addition - the best view in town!

Alexa Jane B.Alexa Jane Brooks: Gorgeous architecture. Patio overlooking the Tennessee river is worth the visit alone. Check out the drawing room.

Mark M.Mark McKnight: Try to look at Fundraiser by Duane Hanson without getting a little creeped out.

Public House is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Chattanooga.

4. Public House

9.2
1110 Market St (at Houston St.), Chattanooga, TN
American Restaurant · Downtown Chattanooga · 43 tips and reviews

Justin M.Justin Mello: You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. I’m a sucker for the trout, but don’t let the Pot Roast fool you. Great small plates as well. I recommend the Quail or the Pork Belly

Tom J.Tom J: Imbibe Magazine listed Public House as pouring some of the Best Classic Cocktails in the South in their March/April 2011 Southern Issue.

L. C. W.L. C. Williams: Best fried pickles in the city!!

J. Alexander's Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Chattanooga.

5. J. Alexander's Restaurant

8.6
2215 Hamilton Place Blvd, Chattanooga, TN
American Restaurant · Hickory Valley - Hamilton Place · 48 tips and reviews

James T.James Thomas: The go to spot for great ambiance while having a meal. The food is phenomenal and the service is always excellent. Oh yeah, they make a fantastic Manhattan.

ErinErin: Emerald coast shrimp & steak Maui w/ smashed potatoes #delish

Elizabeth L.Elizabeth Lane: They changed their amazing salsa into something that taste like it has pieces of the devil's panties in it. Bring back the salsa!!!

Rain Thai Bistro is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Chattanooga.

6. Rain Thai Bistro

9.1
6933 Lee Hwy, Chattanooga, TN
Thai Restaurant · Hickory Valley - Hamilton Place · 66 tips and reviews

ToniaTonia: Best Thai food and sushi in town! Hands down!

Russ S.Russ Stoker: Great food & service. Best Thai I've had in Chatty & I've tried most.

Casey K.Casey Knox: best thai food in town! a must eat!

Hi-Fi Clyde's is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Chattanooga.

7. Hi-Fi Clyde's

9.0
122 W Main St, Chattanooga, TN
Pub · Southside Historic District · 25 tips and reviews

JenKuduJenKudu: I've had every sandwich on the menu.. The burger is in my Top 3 best burgers in USA. The chicken sandwich and hot fish are my back ups! They feature several seasonal taps, inc. Chatt Brew. It's my bar

Becky W.Becky Wright: Cool place - great menu!

Aux I.Aux Image: Have a beer.

Alleia is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Chattanooga.

8. Alleia

8.5
25 E Main St (Market St), Chattanooga, TN
Italian Restaurant · Downtown Chattanooga · 35 tips and reviews

Glenn D.Glenn Deans: Shocked that Alleia is not in the top 5 in Foursquare for Chattanooga Restaurants, let alone top 10. Very simply, Alleia serves large portions of incredible food. Worth the trip from anywhere!

RootsRatedRootsRated: Do not pass up this rustic Italian, casual fine-dining gem on Main Street. Owner and head chef Daniel Lindley is a three-time nominee for the James Beard Best Chef Southeast award, and it shows. Read more.

Shawn F.Shawn Farrar: Probably the best place to eat in Chattanooga. Must try the honey ricotta bruschetta. A must eat!

Maple Street Biscuit Company is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Chattanooga.

9. Maple Street Biscuit Company

9.0
407 Broad St, Chattanooga, TN
Breakfast Spot · Downtown Chattanooga · 33 tips and reviews

Jennifer F.Jennifer Fehr: The BEST breakfast!!! Try the Maple Tap coffee! Can't wait to have you in Tampa!!!

DJ M.DJ Marty: Maple Coffee so good you wanna smack your momma! Excellent biscuits!

Shanda A.Shanda Arter: Fresh southern foods with amazing twist and taste! Try the Five and Dime! You will want to try it all!!

The Flying Squirrel Bar is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Chattanooga.

10. The Flying Squirrel Bar

8.6
55 Johnson St (Main Street), Chattanooga, TN
Cocktail Bar · Downtown Chattanooga · 53 tips and reviews

Vivien R.Vivien Rodriguez: The menu is to die for. All fresh, local ingredients and very healthy. Love the quinoa salad and the fries! Mixed drinks definitely for the person who loves to taste alcohol. Lovely infused liquors.

Michael B.Michael Brooks Jr: Max & Dan deserve an award for delivering a quality night life scene, followed by a uniquely crafted brunch that delivers a taste that is hard to find in CHA (even the side of fruit is worth trying)!

RootsRatedRootsRated: The Flying Squirrel is an incredible addition to the city's nightlife. In my opinion, this is Chattanooga's world-class bar. Read more.

Chattanooga Brewing Co is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Chattanooga.

11. Chattanooga Brewing Co

9.0
1804 Chestnut St, Chattanooga, TN
Brewery · Downtown Chattanooga · 17 tips and reviews

Patrick L.Patrick Lawson: This place is great. Beer is good. Food is good. People are cool. It's in a cool place. Worth being your regular watering hole. Certainly worth checking out if you are visiting Chattanooga

Plwm B.Plwm Bwm: Get a flight of all their beers.

Brandon S.Brandon Slaven: Beer and wings!

Clumpies Ice Cream Co is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Chattanooga.

12. Clumpies Ice Cream Co

8.7
26 Frazier Ave (Market street), Chattanooga, TN
Ice Cream Parlor · North Chattanooga · 32 tips and reviews

Jessica N.Jessica Narwold: Line moved so quickly. Love this place. The waffle cones smell amazing and are fresh!

Jeff H.Jeff Hilimire: Tons of great choices here...

euroner g.euroner g: Best local ice cream place in town

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Chattanooga.

13. Krispy Kreme Doughnuts

8.5
5609 Brainerd Rd, Chattanooga, TN
Donut Shop · 15 tips and reviews

ᴡ B.ᴡ Bissonette: Try the new Banana Pudding donuts. They rock!!!

Becky W.Becky Wright: Fresh doughnuts! Get the Hot app so you know!!

Brooke R.Brooke Ragsdale: Lemon filled yumm-o. Can ya say cheat night?

Chili's Grill & Bar is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Chattanooga.

14. Chili's Grill & Bar

7.9
123 Northgate Mall Drive, Chattanooga, TN
Tex-Mex Restaurant · Northgate - Big Ridge · 26 tips and reviews

Paisley R.Paisley Rojas: Best steak and garlic mash potatoes and seasoned broccoli I've ever had! The chips and salsa are awesome. And the free desert every 3 visits is sweet! I love the brownie fudge sundae.

Sarah T.Sarah Talley: Love the free chips & salsa special from foursquare

Will F.Will Fix: Yaaay mmmmm good !

Lupi's Pizza Pies is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Chattanooga.

15. Lupi's Pizza Pies

8.6
5506 Hixson Pike, Hixson, TN
Pizzeria · 23 tips and reviews

Ashley B.Ashley Burns: By far the best pizza in Chattanooga! And local of course!

Judy H.Judy Headrick: I think they have the best lasagna ever not typical but very good lots of fresh herbs

Julie H.Julie Hamilton: Best gluten free pizza I've ever tried :D