Chattanooga is a popular travel destination in spring, summer, and fall because of the outdoor activities around the city and a growing culinary scene that includes plenty of restaurants with outdoor seating on rooftops, decks, and patios. Enjoy the fresh air at some of our favorite outdoor seating restaurants in Chattanooga that combine delicious, creative cuisine with inviting outdoor dining spaces.
Brewhaus
Chattanooga’s only German-American gastropub pairs classics like schnitzel, egg noodles, and brats with German-inspired beer and wines best enjoyed on the covered porch overlooking leafy Coolidge Park or the sunny outdoor patio.
Taco Mamacita
Try house-made nachos, enchiladas, or Peruvian chicken at this casual taco fusion joint on the Northshore with a low-key patio that always attracts a crowd.
Pickle Barrel
A Chattanooga staple since 1982, the Pickle Barrel is the place to go for burgers, sandwiches, and, of course, enormous fried pickles. The second-story outdoor patio restaurant feels like a tree house in the middle of downtown and is the perfect place to people-watch.
Hello Monty
This Southside neighborhood eatery is one of the best restaurants in Chattanooga, serving wood-fired delights like flatbreads, blackened salmon, pork tenderloin, and more. Enjoy a pint of one of the seasonal beers on tap, brewed in-house with Dynamo Brewing, under one of the cheery yellow umbrellas on its patio.
Whitebird
Located inside the Edwin Hotel, Whitebird honors the rich history of Chattanooga. Their menu offers a fresh take on Appalachian cuisine with ingredients sourced from the Tennessee River Valley. The best part? The front-row view of the Walnut Street Bridge from one of the best patios in Chattanooga.
Mean Mug
If you want to sip hand-roasted, seasonal coffee among exposed brick walls, look no further than Mean Mug Coffeehouse on the Southside. Enjoy the eclectic, private courtyard as you drink local Velo Coffee Roasters coffee with artisan pastries. You can also grab breakfast or lunch.
The FEED co. Table and Tavern
For a perfect night out in Chattanooga, make your way to one of the city’s best restaurants with a patio for creative, farm-fresh staples like the short rib "pot roast" or the Tremont burger.
Alleia
In the heart of the Southside, Alleia specializes in creative interpretations of rustic Italian cuisine. Savor hand-made pasta dishes, Neapolitan-style pizza, and antipasta on the serene porch that features climbing Jasmine and views of Lookout Mountain.
Il Primo
Find American-Italian dishes made with carefully sourced, local ingredients at Il Primo in the Riverside neighborhood of North Chattanooga. The shaded, plant-lined patio complements the classic, made-from-scratch dishes and the superb selection of Italian and American wines.
Old Gilman Grill
If you’re lucky enough to snag a seat at one of the best patios in Chattanooga, you’ll be treated to a menu of American classics with a French twist (Trout Almondine with a meuniere sauce, steak frites dressed in a cabernet demi) with a glimpse of the (miniature) Eiffel Tower located across the street at The Westin.
Public House
Public House pairs the best aspects of upscale restaurants—local ingredients, excellent service, and a great wine list—with a low-key atmosphere and reasonable prices. Enjoy high-quality fish and steaks and a rotating selection of seasonal vegetables on the spacious patio in Warehouse Row.
1885 Grill
1885 Grill is arguably one of Chattanooga’s best restaurants with outdoor seating, specializing in fresh seafood, quality steaks, and house-made sides with a Puerto Rican twist like the NC rainbow trout and shrimp and crawfish étouffée made from fresh, local ingredients.
Boathouse Rotisserie & Raw Bar
If you're looking for outdoor dining with views of the river, this is your spot. Boathouse has been a Chattanooga favorite for years, and for good reason. Obviously, the seafood is great, but their menu items from the grill can hold their own too. The famous Lawton's Margarita is just as good as the views from their covered patio. Boathouse is conveniently located right on the Riverwalk, so you can get your walk or bike on before or after stopping in.
STIR
Located in the heart of the Southside, STIR brings a refined focus to Chattanooga’s craft cocktail scene with painstakingly crafted drinks made with artisanal ice. The restaurant’s modern aesthetic blends well with the historic bones of the iconic terminal station, the Chattanooga Choo Choo. Dinner and drinks are best enjoyed on its spacious patio.
Tony's Pasta Shop and Trattoria
A hidden gem in the downtown Bluff View Art District, Tony’s Pasta Shop and Trattoria serves house-made Sicilian dishes in a casual setting. Pair your meal with Italian wine and relax on the patio with a view of the Tennessee River.
State of Confusion
Rooted and revived on Chattanooga's Southside, State of Confusion brings a twist to traditional Peruvian and Argentinian classics like Peruvian paella, chimichurri, and ceviche. Enjoy an ice-cold beer or one of their craft cocktails on the spacious and eclectic patio.
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This is an updated version of a post that appeared previously on our site.
