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Downtown Chattanooga Food Tour: Culinary Renaissance
4.9
294 Ratings
Chattanooga
Experience the culinary renaissance of Downtown Chattanooga with Chatt Taste Food Tours. Choose from three unique food tour options and explore the city’s vibrant dining scene.
Experience the culinary renaissance of Downtown Chattanooga with Chatt Taste Food Tours. Choose from three unique food tour options and explore the city’s vibrant dining scene.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Old Gilman Grill - A French-inspired restaurant with a contemporary American twist. This beloved Chattanooga spot features classic elements and historical touches throughout. (Locations may vary based on availability)
- Paloma Bar de Tapas - Experience rooftop dining at its finest. Relish the 10th-floor views of the Westin Hotel while savoring…
- Old Gilman Grill - A French-inspired restaurant with a contemporary American twist. This beloved Chattanooga spot features classic elements and historical touches throughout. (Locations may vary based on availability)
- Paloma Bar de Tapas - Experience rooftop dining at its finest. Relish the 10th-floor views of the Westin Hotel while savoring Argentinean-inspired dishes at this local gem. (Locations may vary based on availability)
- Common House Chattanooga - A private social club nestled in the heart of Downtown Chattanooga. Discover the architecture of this 1929 YMCA Clubhouse while enjoying their farm-to-table dining options. (Locations may vary based on availability)
What's Included
- Dinner
- Dinner
Additional Information
Chatt Taste Food Tours, LLC highlights the evolution of dining and local enterprises in Downtown Chattanooga with expertly guided food tours. Participants can explore 3-4 restaurant locations with ease, spending the same time and money as a typical dining outing. With the rise of numerous dining options, Chatt Taste has named this period “Chattanooga’s…
Chatt Taste Food Tours, LLC highlights the evolution of dining and local enterprises in Downtown Chattanooga with expertly guided food tours. Participants can explore 3-4 restaurant locations with ease, spending the same time and money as a typical dining outing. With the rise of numerous dining options, Chatt Taste has named this period “Chattanooga’s Culinary Renaissance.” Since its inception, Chatt Taste has been recognized as one of the TOP 10 Food Tours in the nation according to a USA Today poll.
Location
Old Gilman Grill
West 8th Street
Meet your tour guide inside Old Gilman Grill. Parking recommendation: street parking is free at 6:00 pm. There are also paid parking garages through-out the city block.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(294 Ratings)
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Rickkg4592ob
Mar 22, 2026
Great food and a knowledgeable guide made this a great experience! - We arrived a bit early at Old Gilman Grill, but the staff was expecting us and was very friendly. Michael was our delightful guide and made us feel very welcome. There was only one other couple on the tour, a much younger engaged couple whom we enjoyed. Michael was full of information about the mouthwatering food and saw to it that the staff at all three places respected our likes and needs. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide. The food was delicious and beautifully presented, and there was more than enough for a generous tasting of each item. We really enjoyed Paloma’s chicken, and then Common House, a private club, was so interesting! We would definitely take this tour again, thanks to Michael’s expertise.
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Warren_txbee
Mar 19, 2026
An interesting and delicious tour! - Great tour with Michael. Plenty of delicious food in interesting places. Michael gave some interesting history about Chattanooga.
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B4138vksherryb
Mar 1, 2026
A must do while in Chattanooga. - Michael was so knowledgeable about the food scene in Chattanooga and the best places to eat. We enjoyed the food, and would definitely recommend to our friends and family.
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Patrickww2103ag
Feb 22, 2026
Special Evening - Great food tour, Michael went above and beyond to make the evening enjoyable! The food was fabulous and plentiful, especially at Polamas. Recommend taking the food tour at the beginning of your visit so that you can return to your favorite eatery to try other items. Would do it again on the next visit to the "scenic city".
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Ralph_g
Jan 11, 2026
Well to start my Wife and... - Well to start my Wife and I were greeted by Michael and we were informed that we were the only participants booked for this evening (Wife's Birthday). Our first thoughts were slight disappointment, but seconds later that changed realizing she gets her own dinner tour. Michael made this event very, very enjoyable and informative. Now to the food!!! OMG!!!! Every dish was awesome, starting at the Old Gilman Grill to the Westin Chattanooga Paloma Bar de Tapas (10th floor, scenic view of the city) and finishing up at the Common House Chattanooga. Honestly we were stuffed at the first stop and were thinking can we make it to the end??? Well the second stop was also awesome (Paloma Bar de Tapas). Finishing up at the Common House was also awesome. So we like to express our special thank you to Michael, who made this tour just flat out awesome from start to finish. We would highly recommend this tour everyone we know and anyone that is considering it, you will not be disappointed for sure. Michael asked us at the end, what was our favorite dish from the tour, and that was a very, very hard choice to make, but for me it was the Carrot Cake at Paloma Bar de Tapas and my Wife's pick was the Pasta dish from Old Gilman Grill.
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524georgee
Jan 3, 2026
Chattanooga Food Tour - Briana was very knowledgeable about Chattanooga’s history and the local dining scene. Gilman’s was our favorite stop. So glad the tour had a van to get us around the city during some rainy times.
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Lisa
Jan 3, 2026
Great food, libations and History of Chattanooga! - Chatt/Taste offers the absolute best food tour in Chattanooga! Our guide, Briana, was fantastic--she served as our knowledgeable historian, professional chauffeur, and warm host all in one. She was genuinely polite, engaging, and passionate about the city.
The food and drinks throughout the tour were fresh, flavorful, and perfectly portioned.
Our first stop, The Old Gilman Grill, served truly authentic pasta that set a high bar for the day.
My personal favorite was Common House (the beautifully restored former YMCA). The space is brimming with history and architectural charm, and they poured the best Old Fashioned l've ever tasted.
We ended on a high note at the stunning Westin Hotel rooftop, complete with cozy fireplaces, festive Christmas decorations, and breathtaking city views.
We can't recommend Chatt/Taste highly enough! Briana curates each tour thoughtfully, taking you to unique, special spots with outstanding food, drinks, and stories. It's an unforgettable way to experience Chattanooga and create lasting memories.
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Sabr1750
Dec 28, 2025
Super foodie tour - Briana is so good, and her pride in her city definitely comes through. She knows the city and the food scene and provided some great inside stories.
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Kelly
Nov 23, 2025
A Must do in Chattanooga! - We were warmly greeted by Briana. She was very fun and informative making our experience so enjoyable. The first stop was Old Gilman Grill. The pasta with fennel sausage was amazing. And paired well with the Pinot Noir wine they provided. Next we went to Paloma Bar de Tapas. It was on the top floor of Westin. The decor, ambiance and large windows overlooking the mountains was astonishing. The chicken skewer, roasted potatoes with a garlic aioli was yummy. They also provided a white or red sangria which went well with the pairing. And to top it off the desert was doughnuts fruit with a chocolate dipping sauce. Then we headed to the Nightcap. For a dessert and cocktail of your choice. I chose the Crème Brûlée and the S’mores espresso martini! Both spectacular. Thanks Briana for a fun, informative and yummy tour! Highly recommend!
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Michelle_a
Nov 14, 2025
Michael is a wonderful... - Michael is a wonderful guide, very knowledgeable and friendly. The restaurant choices were spot-on. Even though we are local, we don't often get downtown, so this was a great chance to be introduced to places we aren't familiar with.
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