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Public House Restaurant - Steakhouse in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Public House Restaurant

4.6 (1811 reviews)

1110 Market St, Chattanooga, TN 37402

American restaurant
Cocktail bar
Restaurant
Southern restaurant (US)
Vegetarian restaurant

About Public House Restaurant - steak house in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Updated, locally sourced Southern fare & a discerning wine list in a refined, relaxed setting.

Customer Review Summary

Public House Restaurant offers affordable meals with a high-end service and atmosphere. The kid's meal is a standout at just $9, providing a full course including appetizer, entree, side, and dessert. Diners rave about the juicy and tender steak, delicious mac and cheese, and deviled eggs topped with candy bacon. The Social Royal drink has been noted for its strong, refreshing, and fruity flavor. Staff members are consistently described as friendly, engaged, and helpful. Some menu items, like the duck special and beets with goat cheese, drew mixed reviews. The restaurant is praised for its huge portions and hearty meals, with a southern feel and modern touch. It's an ideal spot for family dinners or date nights, featuring separate bar areas and private rooms. The ambiance and food quality have contributed to a strong reputation as a foodie destination. Excellent service, even for large groups, has been highlighted, with special acknowledgment of the staff's professionalism. Overall, diners have had pleasant experiences, often mentioning their intent to return, especially for celebrations.

Key Features

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Curbside pickup
  • No-contact delivery
  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Food
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Hard liquor
  • Healthy options
  • Small plates
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
  • Upscale

Crowd

  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards

Children

  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Paid parking garage
  • Paid parking lot
  • Paid street parking

Pets

  • Dogs allowed outside

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.6 out of 5
5
1374
4
307
3
70
2
28
1
32
Based on 1811 reviews

Christopher Peterson

2 months ago

Affordable meals with high-end service and atmosphere. If I was a local. I’d come here often. The Great: The kid’s meal was $9 - appetizer, entree, side and dessert. If I could order that for myself as an adult I’d be set. Steak and fries was an excellent order. Steak was juicy and tender, would recommend ordering rare. Mac and cheese was delicious. Deviled eggs came with a yummy candy bacon on top. Social Royal was a strong, refreshing and fruity flavor. Everyone in the staff was friendly, engaged and helpful. The okay: I ordered the duck special and had entree envy with the wife’s steak. Beets and goat cheese didn’t necessarily complement each other and were two sides thrown together in the same dish.

Jordan C

3 months ago

This was one of my favorite meals this year. Everything was phenomenal- especially the chicken. The place itself was cute and easy to get to from our hotel. Highly recommend the Caesar salad and anything with chicken on the menu! If we were local, we’d definitely be back!

Lily Haak

4 months ago

public house was great. the portions are huge and the food is hearty. my $17 dollar salad lasted me four meals. overall exactly what they advertise: southern feel good food with a modern touch.

Patrick Tansor

1 month ago

Great spot for date night or time with the family. Awesome layout with a separate bar area and private rooms you can book too. Top 3 restaurant that the kids pick every time!

JRob Zetelumen

6 months ago

This place was a foodie paradise. They had dishes you might find anywhere, but here they are better. As a drink, their Black Manhattan was spectacular and well worth the indulgence. There was a fried pickle appetizer that went well beyond expectations. Even the sucatash was outstanding

Doriselle Robinson

Excellent service all the way around. A group of my high school classmates arrived from a celebration of life of another classmate. We didn't have a reservation or anything just walked in and asked if they could accommodate about 15 people and the hostess didn't waste any time making it happen. She and other severs pulled tables and chairs together in a matter of minutes. Some of our friends had not arrived yet and there was no rush to take our orders or move us on. The waiter was very attentive in every way. Our food was hot and fresh and oh so so good. About two of us had been there before but every one gave the food and service high praise. I know we probably over stayed our seating time and we were probably loud. The staff was so professional and courteous. You just don't find that in next level restaurants nowadays. Most restaurants do not want to accommodate large groups without a reservation even if they don't accept reservations. So hats off to everyone at Public House you all are tops in my book, you did not disappoint. The only mix up was a few people ordered a sangria which were on special for $5 and on the check it rung up $8 and the menu had them for $7 nevertheless I believe once that was pointed out the matter was quickly corrected. Such a very pleasant experience. Thank you again to all who serviced us🥰

KIND WORDS & HONESTY MATTER

3 weeks ago

What An OUTSTANDING 5*** ANNIVERSARY EXPERIENCE WE HAD 03/01/2025- MY HUSBAND TOOK ME OUT TO AN EARLY DINNER TO THIS GREAT CHATTANOOGA ESTABLISHMENT PRIOR TO A VIP MEET AND GREET CONCERT @ CHATTANOOGA 'S FINEST SOLDIERS AND SAILORS MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM! PUBLIC HOUSE WAS OUTSTANDING- FROM THE CUSTOMER SERVICE ( AS ALWAYS) TO THE WAIT STAFF- AND THE ABSOLUTE BEST FOOD! THE MEAL WAS SO WONDERFUL- I COULD NOT RECOMMEND IT HIGHLY ENOUGH! WE DEFINITELY WILL BE CELEBRATING THERE AGAIN AND AGAIN! T. REED

Maggie Solomon

I recently hosted a party of 50 at Public House and they absolutely exceeded my expectations! From the moment we booked, their team was incredibly accommodating, ensuring every detail was taken care of. The service was seamless. Our guests were greeted warmly, and the staff managed the large group effortlessly, keeping drinks filled and food arriving promptly. Speaking of the food, it was phenomenal! Every dish was flavorful, and beautifully presented, with generous portions that left everyone satisfied. The ambiance was perfect for our gathering—spacious yet intimate, with a great atmosphere that made the event even more special. We truly appreciate the effort that went into making our party a success. If you're looking for a restaurant that knows how to handle a big group with top-notch service and amazing food, Public House is a great choice.

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 11 AM–9:30 PM
Monday 11 AM–9 PM
Saturday 11 AM–9:30 PM
Sunday Closed
Thursday 11 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 11 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–9 PM

Price Range

$20–30