What to order at Whitebird

Must order
Whatever the kitchen is doing with Tennessee River Valley produce.
Signature dishes
Tennessee River Valley sourcing, Weekend brunch
Editor tip
Breakfast daily from 06:30 and weekend brunch to 14:00; pair dinner with a nightcap upstairs at Whiskey Thief on the roof.
CuisineNew American
Price$$$
Neighborhooddowntown
HoursBreakfast daily 06:30-10:30; dinner Tue-Sun from 17:00; brunch Sat-Sun 10:30-14:00; closed Monday evening
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Signature dishes: Tennessee River Valley sourcing, Weekend brunch

Must order: Whatever the kitchen is doing with Tennessee River Valley produce.

Tip: Breakfast daily from 06:30 and weekend brunch to 14:00; pair dinner with a nightcap upstairs at Whiskey Thief on the roof.

Location

Address: 102 Walnut Street, Chattanooga, TN 37403

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Signature: Certified Angus Beef, Fresh seafood

Order: A hand-cut Angus steak from the aging programme.

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Public House has anchored Warehouse Row since 2009, pairing Southern plates with local farm sourcing and craft cocktails in downtown Chattanooga.

Signature: Southern plates, Craft cocktails

Order: The rotating Southern plate lunch built from local farms.

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Bridgeman's Chophouse ★ 4.5

Steakhouse$$$$downtownDaily 17:00-22:00

Bridgeman's Chophouse serves USDA Prime steaks and seafood towers inside Chattanooga's historic Read House hotel, named for a 47-year hotel service legend.

Signature: Center Cut Filet, Lobster Bisque

Order: Center cut filet with the lobster bisque to start.

Tip: Named for Peter 'Rabbit' Bridgeman, who served the Read House for 47 years. Nightly from 17:00; reserve for weekends.

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Steakhouse$$$downtownMon-Sat 16:00-22:00; Sun 16:00-21:00

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Signature: Certified Angus Beef, Fresh seafood

Order: A hand-cut Angus steak from the aging programme.

Tip: The 100-bottle wine list is the draw for celebrations; book OpenTable for pre-aquarium or riverfront evenings.

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Order: The rotating Southern plate lunch built from local farms.

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Boathouse Rotisserie & Raw Bar ★ 4.4

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Signature: Raw bar oysters, Half rotisserie chicken

Order: A dozen Murder Point oysters and the half rotisserie chicken.

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Signature: Oysters, Craft cocktails

Order: Oysters from the cold bar with a barrel-aged cocktail.

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