Main Street Meats

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"Main Street Meats is a butcher shop with tables or a restaurant with a meat counter. It doesn’t matter. The fact is Main Street is a farmer–owned, chef–lead lunch and dinner spot recognized by food critics and out-of-towners. More than just steaks and pork chops, the menu is a mouth tour-de-force. But remember there is only one choice, the House Burger. Side it with fries and a Homegrown. What’s that you say? A Homegrown is a Coke, Chattanooga Whiskey, and salted peanuts in a glass." - Whiteboard

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"In 2013, chef Erik Niel created a carnivore’s paradise in the Southside neighborhood featuring house-cured meats, skillet cornbread, and gruyere-topped beef burgers. This is Tennessee, so dabble in Main Street Meats’ mile-long whiskey list (with literally hundreds of options), and don’t forget to ask the butcher for a few beautifully marbled rib-eyes to bring home and show off at your next cookout. Niel also owns East Street Bistro, a West Village staple with a strong charcuterie game and an impeccable oyster selection that puts any raw bar to shame." - Eater Staff

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"I settle in at Main Street Meats, more than just a Southside butcher shop from chef Erik Niel with a menu of hearty sandwiches (including a meatball sub with tomato jam, giardiniera, and white cheddar), beefy burgers, steak plates, and daily charcuterie and cheese boards — pair lunch or dinner here with a draft Old Fashioned, beer, or a glass of wine." - Beth McKibben

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"Main Street Meats, Chattanooga by Whiteboard. Main Street Meats is a butcher shop with tables or a restaurant with a meat counter. It doesn’t matter. The fact is Main Street is a farmer–owned, chef–lead lunch and dinner spot recognized by food critics and out-of-towners. More than just steaks and pork chops, the menu is a mouth tour-de-force. But remember there is only one choice, the House Burger. Side it with fries and a Homegrown. What’s that you say? A Homegrown is a Coke, Chattanooga Whiskey, and salted peanuts in a glass."

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Part butcher shop, part restaurant, this Southside favorite builds menus around whole-animal cuts and Tennessee farms. Regularly cited by Southern Living and Eater, it delivers one of the city’s best burgers, robust charcuterie, and a whiskey-forward bar.

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justin B.

Google

This is a high end place. The food is fantastic. If you don't mind the price, this is the place to go! The regular rib eye was great. My friends had the aged ribeye (more expensive) and that had a very savory taste. Definitely the best ribeye I've had. Then, the chocolate chip bacon cookie over chocolate Gelato was literally the best cookie I've EVER had in my life. They get local meats, so everything is high quality.

Olivia M

Google

We had an absolutely amazing experience at Main Street Meats. We were welcomed right away by Seth and taken care of by both him and Maddy. The food was phenomenal, service excellent, and great atmosphere. We had such a wonderful time and Maddy and Seth both knew exactly what they were talking about concerning the food or any questions we had. They were enthusiastic, personable, and so fun to talk to. The Local Beef Burger should be called the Heavenly Burger! It was absolutely delicious, as was everything we tried. The Blood Orange Tarte was fantastic but the Cookies and Creme Bacon Cookie Ice Cream was divine!! We highly recommend, we had the best time here.

Stina A

Google

Our meal was absolutely spectacular. The service was spot on. Our water was ALWAYS full. We ate with our dogs on the patio. Probably one of the best meals I’ve eaten out. They even split our trout into 2 dishes since I was sharing with my mom. Fish was PERFECTLY cooked. Steak had so much flavor. Can’t wait to come back. The squash dip was chefs kiss. Thank yall very much.

Elizabeth R.

Google

Everything was perfect. This restaurant was recommended by someone in the Choo Choo and I am so glad we went. We were not expecting much but exceeded our expectations. This is a must go. All the food was sourced locally and could tell the quality and freshness in each bite. Service was also amazing. Our server was extremely knowledgeable. Thank you!!

Kim P.

Google

Excellent! We came here for lunch while visiting Chattanooga. Everything was spot on! Our server Eli was friendly and attentive. The charcuterie was so good. The quality of the food is top notch. The drinks were also excellent!

Kevin B.

Google

My wife and I visited here 2-years ago when Josh Gates was in town. The location and atmosphere is great with phenomenal service not to mention the food. The food is indescribable delicious. This time we shared the Niman Ranch Bavette steak cooked medium which produce so much flavor. We also chose the upgraded potato salad, which blew us away. The fried potatoes took it to another level with bacon, mustard seed, mayo and Dijon. Highly recommend adding these potatoes to your dish. You won’t regret it. We also got the Homegrown - Mexican coke with peanuts (childhood memories) with Chattanooga 91 and Big Country Energy. To add to the meal is being served by Kimberly!

Adrienne F.

Google

This restaurant in Chattanooga is very good, we had an awesome lunch. Our waiter was great, very knowledgeable of the menu. I just wish I had saved room to eat dessert, next time though!

Anthony

Google

Update October 2025: Still one of the best restaurants in Chattanooga. Great cocktail menu. I had Bowser's Castle, dry aged steak. For starters, the gumbo and cornbread. My father has the pork chop Previous update: Probably my favorite restaurant in Chattanooga right now. They change up their menu so not everything in the photos is currently available (July 2025). One of the best burgers of my life, the Reuben was shockingly good (again, maybe the best ever).

Camila S.

Yelp

We stopped at MSM for a quick bite on our way back to Atlanta after visiting Rosie Mae's. The plan was just a little teaser since we were heading home for dinner... but wow. There were three of us, so we shared one burger with fries (they're potatoes sliced into coin-sized pieces ) and each had a cocktail. Everything was delicious. The ambiance, the crowd, the staff, total vibe. The energy in this place is so good. Honestly, I'm low-key mad we only ordered one burger between the three of us because it was THAT good. I'd absolutely go back and order my own next time. Great spot, great food, great energy.

Eddie C.

Yelp

If you're in Chattanooga and want a meal that feels both elevated and comforting, Main Street Meats is the spot. We started with their cornbread appetizer, and let me just say--it's the kind of cornbread that makes you rethink every other version you've ever had. Perfectly baked, rich, and just the right balance of sweet and savory. For the main event, I went with the pork porterhouse paired with goat cheese grits, and wow. The pork was juicy and flavorful, cooked to perfection, and the creamy, tangy grits were the perfect sidekick. It's one of those dishes you'll be craving long after you leave. On top of the incredible food, I have to give a big shoutout to Madeline. She wasn't just our bartender--she was our host, guide, and storyteller for the evening. Attentive, welcoming, and spot-on with recommendations, she really elevated the whole experience. Main Street Meats nails the vibe: a mix of upscale dining with a warm, approachable feel. Between the food, atmosphere, and Madeline's hospitality, it's easily one of the best dining experiences I've had in Chattanooga. Highly recommend!

Shahira S.

Yelp

This was a happy accident. I was suppose to go to a different spot but said let me give this place a try. It was truly amazing. I love the finished wood minimalist look. Indoor and outdoor covered seating. The service Shoutout Lex!!!was amazing, and the entire team was amazing. The food was so fresh and the meat melted in my mouth. Everything tasted amazing. One of the best meals I've had in Chattanooga in a long time. The broccoli was so good a little salty but it was such a chill vibe. There is a bar with lots of aged libations and a large bar variety.

C V.

Yelp

Pretty good service and descent food quality! I would come back, everything is pricy nowadays

Marilyn D.

Yelp

This really doesn't look like much from outside. We were seated immediately and the wait staff was so friendly and helpful. We ordered the ribeye and our friends order chicken and sirloin. Food was fabulous and the steak cut like butter and just melted into you mouth. The are so many choices also for those with celiac the choices are many. 2things that bothered me. Umm my Vodka soda? you really charged for the soda? build it in? Also steak? add a veggie or salad? I'll still come back but that would definitely make you a 5 star restaurant

Julia C.

Yelp

Holy cow!!!! A must dine-in spot in Chattanooga in my opinion. The sandwiches at lunchtime (including burgers) are DELICIOUS. We had the Warm Smoked Turkey and a burger and split them. They totally knew the drill in terms of splitting a sandwich half-and-half for two people to share!! I would HIGHLY recommend going here. It's so fun to eat locally, and this had a complete local field from the food to the ambiance and the AMAZING service (thanks Seth!). If I lived in Chattanooga, this would be my go to lunch spot for meeting friends. But NOW it will just be my go to lunch spot every time I'm in town!! My boyfriend wouldn't let me make this review complete, without shouting out there incredible bourbon selection too ! just a cherry on top of a perfect experience

Stephanie E.

Yelp

Had the hamburger and my husband had a Rueben one coffee drink and fries...$66 and change without tip...the burger was dry the bun was not fresh and the Rueben had minimal meat...not a redo:(...overpriced 'local' meat:(...the bartender was really nice:)

Tiff H.

Yelp

MEAT SWEATS WITH MAIN STREET MEATS | just kidding we had just the right amount of meat to NOT give us meat sweats - I was craving a steak and we apologized profusely as we were seated outside (with our pup) right before closing time at 8:30pm. However, the server was super nice and didn't care that we had arrived so late. We got a fun little impromptu light show since the fire station across the street had an emergency so that was exciting. We went big with the Bear Creek Farm 48 day dry-aged porterhouse, served with bordelaise & mashed potatoes. The steak was juicy and tender, although the fat could have been rendered a LITTLE more, but I still enjoyed the nearly perfect medium rare. The server also recommended the autumn squash which may not have looked like much but was delicious.it was a hearty meal for 2 - maybe lacking in some greens but one meal without greens can't kill us... We were convinced to order the PB&J Cream Cheese Panna Cotta - and even though we were stuffed it was a fun way to end the meal. It really tasted like we were eating an elevated PB&J in panna cotta form. We will 100% be back for the burger, tallow fries and a cocktail next time we're in town...

Michelle N.

Yelp

Nashville Nelsons are back in Chatty and popping back for another review because we LOVE this place. We don't know anyone that works here, get freebies, or have any connection to this place but man - we are in love with it. Tonight was a starter of sourdough with Brie and apple butter and hazelnut chunky slap your mamaw little iron skillet appetizer. They always have standard apps and then one like this - we have enjoyed the others as well but this one was over the top. Absolutely stunning. The husband got a whiskey flight and he highly recommends this here. Generous pours and always interesting picks. The frozen espresso martini was perfect for me. Friday is ribs so he got a massive plate with warm potato salad and Cole slaw. I got the roasted chicken and it was delicious. I don't ever eat radish or the other veggies in this but it was one of the best chicken dishes I have ever had. We were too full for dessert, so next time we may have to share a plate! Service is exemplary and we love the casual vibe with exceptional food. This is a Chatty MUST DO, folks. Go on in!

Timothy S.

Yelp

It's been some time since we first visited Main Street Meats. The restaurant itself is rather small, though they have probably doubled their seating capacity by extending into what was formerly the sidewalk area. Their additional business is as a purveyor of fresh meat products, both to the local consumer, as well as some of the restaurants here in Chattanooga. There is absolutely no doubting the quality of their fresh meats. Since I was the first of our party to arrive, I spent twenty minutes or so relaxing at the bar, sampling a couple drafts, and swapping stories with the bartender, and some of the other locals. If I wasn't driving that, I would have sampled one, or maybe two, of those custom drinks. It was surprising just how many different whiskies they had in their small, but comfortable bar. MSM has the reputation locally as serving the best burger in town. Having enjoyed that burger during my first visit to Chattanooga years ago, before we moved here, I would agree. While for this evening I chose another entree, one member of our party was able to reconfirm just how incredible that burger still is. I chose the Pork Coppa, a cut of pork with which I was unfamiliar. It was served with cabbage, shiitake mushrooms, and a whole grain mustard sauce. It was absolutely, unbelievably delicious. My daughter had insisted I order the potato salad as well. It was most like a German Potato Salad, and she was right, it too was so incredibly tasty. I sampled her trout as well, another safe selection for those who prefer fish to meat. Our visit was on Christmas Eve, and we had three children between the ages of three and six. The staff went out of their way to make sure we all enjoyed our eating experience. What a delightful evening.

Josiah C.

Yelp

The burger is obviously one of the best in the galaxy. But the thing that really zoinked my buds was the potato salad... ya'll: I didn't know potato salad could be the main character. Watch out. She'll steal your man. Perfectly creamy. Perfectly tangy. I miss it whenever I leave. Also dare I say - one of the best martinis in Chatt.

Kurt H.

Yelp

Ok I'm a foodie, I Travel the world and I've always said " a steak is a steak" until now. Possible the best ribeye I've ever had and the broccoli with garlic was breathtaking. Can't finish what they delivered but I'll be back someday!

Alec T.

Yelp

Hard to decide if lunch is better than dinner! Lunch, or dinner has an amazing bacon cheeseburger that all other burgers are compared to. Amazing bartenders available. To mix up some goodies,... Dinner time we had ribs, New York strip steak, add on broccoli, mashed potatoes, and about the best potato salad I've ever had! (Potato salad has some horseradish in it that gives it a little heat, Amazing ) Not our first trip, definitely not our last.

Shelby G.

Yelp

Really delicious food at this butcher shop turned restaurant. Daily drink specials and superb service. Indoor and outdoor seating. Friendly environment and delicious food . Limited food menu and the focus is quality over quantity. Everything we tasted was delicious and flavorful.

Amy M.

Yelp

The food is amazing! This is our second time coming here and everything is superb! Jonathan was our server and he was on top of it! We had a variety of plates tonight....rib plate, hamburger with fries and the filet with broccoli. The filet was ordered by my bonus daughter and she loves A1 Sauce...she said she did not need A1 at all it was so flavorful. The hamburger was, hands down, THE BEST burger I have ever had! No lie! The ambiance inside is kind of loud but very communal and outside is quieter with more individual tables. Inside does have single tables too. We have yet to be disappointed with our food selection! If you are in town, like us, go and check this place out! You will not be disappointed!

Stephanie W.

Yelp

OMG! The vibe was great! The service and recommendations by Caleb were great! The food was unbelievable! We both got burgers which melted in your mouth and we shared the potato salad which was like none I'd ever experienced! And the drinks!! I had the Raspberry Beret and my husband got the Homegrown. Ya'll, (my Texas is showing) you have to check out Main Street Meats if you're in Chattanooga!! We will be back Caleb!

Eddie R.

Yelp

Ordered some take out burgers. I got one all the way and the other with a few things. Surprisingly, they don't come with any sides. So I think they were all little bit pricy but I must say, they were very good. One order of fries were enough for two. They were chip style. That makes them a bit different. I place a phone order and it was just finished when I arrived. Service was quick once i arrived. I will be back and try some of the other meals real soon.

Yan C.

Yelp

Pretty good burgers ! I mean definitely need to try the steak there ! Maybe grab some bacon to go !! Chill area fast service friendly folks !

Brad M.

Yelp

I stumbled on Main Street meats during a recent weekend in Chattanooga and had a really memorable meal there. The fresh cuts of meat in their display case let me know as I walked up that this is a place that takes meat seriously, so being overdue for a top-flight steak I decided to give them a try. They have a number of outdoor seats and it was a nice spring day so I opted for al fresco dining. The server (who was excellent) let me know they are serious about meat (USDA certified) and whiskey (there's a whole book for the 280 varieties on their shelf). For my order, since I like leaner cuts, I went straight for the 7 oz. filet and it was an excellent cut, tender and cooked spot-on the way I like it; the accompanying mashed potatoes were a perfect pairing. To go all-out I ordered The Vanderbilt cocktail which was pricey but really well done. The final bill was not cheap, but this is one of those places where the quality matches the price so I feel like the value was definitely there. Highly recommend them if you like steak or whiskey, and if you like both just go now and thank me later.

Chris M.

Yelp

This place was highly recommended to us by locals. I was looking forward to it, especially since it's locally sourced and grass-fed and all that. There's a butcher shop in half the shop, so I expected great things. I have to say I was disappointed in the steak. I ordered a ribeye for 2. It was thin, sinewy, and therefore overcooked in some spots while undercooked in others. It's hard to cook a thin cut well. I don't remember the sides but I think they were good. The place feels like a pop-up tent, though in kind of a cool way. Service was very good. Parking, as with most of Chattenooga, is a money grab, though this has nothing to do with the restaurant.

Beth S.

Yelp

Don't have a food allergy and come here. They will make you feel uncomfortable. They won't recommend based on your allergies, only takeaway. Burger not cooked as ordered. Fries served without sauce without any explanation as to why.

Richard D.

Yelp

My reviews 4 star if it meet my expectation 5 stars, if it exceeds it, that's my foundation. Main Street Meats is a nice place but for me and my taste it actually felt a little too yuppie for me. I just wanted a good steak but I didn't wanna pay $70 was that cow hand massaged? so I got the beef burger, which was good. You get no side you have to pay for everything I want complete. meal overall it's good my wife had a nice turkey dinner. She liked it but again very basic a lot of money for a lot of nothing but everybody has different taste. $60 for a burger turkey sandwich and a lil plate of potatoe chips. (like fries but sliced like chips.)

Micah D.

Yelp

This may be my favorite place in Chattanooga. This is our second time here. Steve our waiter was so nice and attentive. We went on a Saturday at noon and had no wait. We sat on the patio. The cocktails were delicious. The bourbon list is out of this world. We had the meat cheese plate the first time we were here. This time my husband got the burger and I got the turkey sandwich. The burger was overdone but tasted okay. The turkey sandwich was sooooo good. We also got carrots and fries. It was a great experience.

Kevin M.

Yelp

Wow, what a find in Chattanooga. Flat iron steak was amazing. Tender and juicy with mashed potatoes. We also had the burger with fries cooked in tallow. This is a must visit restaurant! Great service too!!

Lauren C.

Yelp

This place is farm to table and you can definitely taste it in their food. I know their menu changes often but I will review what I tried. The service was great, everyone was really friendly and on their A game. The atmosphere was fun and lively. Food:: Italian beef sandwich 10/10 it's probably one of the best sandwiches I've ever tried. It was so full of flavor and juicy. Definitely a must try in my opinion. Burger 8/10 we didn't get the bacon inside so that might've changed the way the burger was supposed to taste. The burger was very juicy but lacking a little flavor. Fresh chips - yummy but I wish they had more of a crunch to them.

Jeff M.

Yelp

Main Street Meats has the best burger in Chattanooga, but honestly, everything that we've had here was amazing. I appreciate that they expanded their seating. This is definitely one of our go-to places on date night!

Masen Y.

Yelp

Lunch at Main Street Meats is great service, a warm atmosphere full of natural light and most importantly excellent food! The local beef burger is a 10: beefy juicy perfection. The Rueben was very good and NY deli level pastrami on phenomenal bread. My only negative in the whole experience was uneven temperature in the Rueben. A little bit of the meat was cold while the rest was warm. Still a phenomenal experience and I will be back! *** maybe the best pickles I've ever had, ask for an extra side.

Pam K.

Yelp

Our waitress Kimberly was amazing. Our group of four had the chicken plate w greens, the burger and two Cubano sandwiches. Everything was so good, but the shining star was the potato salad, it's more like the best potato bacon cheese casserole you've ever had. We are visiting from out of state and can't recommend this place enough.

Jack L.

Yelp

So good. Prices are higher but you get what you pay for. Great service. Food was cooked well and seasoned how I like. Ambiance is unique and seems like a good date night place.

Lindsey J.

Yelp

Landed at Main Street Meats after abandoning the long line at Niedlov's. The wait staff was super friendly and attentive. Our party of 6 split the Potato Salad (2) and House Made Fries. The Local Beef Burger was a hit and I absolutely loved the Salad with Steak Tips.

Ryan R.

Yelp

Avoid! Their website outright lies: "Call Us We can get any meat and make any cut. (with enough time)." This is false. They were very rude speaking to me on the phone and could not procure turkey leg quarters 3 weeks ahead of Thanksgiving.

Kien H.

Yelp

So I knew when I walked in and they were playing Frankie Beverly and maze that I was going to like this spot lol. I was taken care of immediately as soon as I hit the door. Got seated at lunch right away and without issue. It was a little past lunch so fortunately I was able to miss the crowd. There's a full bar with drink specials included. It's predominantly whiskey based, but they can probably suit you whatever your I call it needs are. They even have all of the bottles lining the ceiling and I think that's actually pretty cool too. As far as design goes. There's indoor and outdoor seating. The indoor is just like I said, indoor. But the outdoor has a covering over it. So if it gets too cold you can still retain some heat but if it gets too hot, they can blow those doors off for you It's a cool off and get some ventilation. I got the ribeye, potato salad, greens, and I got the chips (which come with the steak). The river came out super juicy and hot. I have no issue with it! Will I get it again, you damn right! The potato salad was different because it wasn't like your auntie's potato salad, it was warm and more firm and had bacon in it. What's the bacon was definitely a good selling point lol! But it had a really good flavor to it, they really took their time with that. The greens were pretty good. The greens came in a small bowl, I kind of wish I had more! But they were really good. The chips, we're just that. Wasn't really a fan of them, I would have rather have french fries, like actual french fries, but whatever! Doesn't matter. Still ate them. They were fried crispy, and they were crisp to perfection so I'll give them that. Do I want to come back? Absolutely. What I was eating my steak, I saw a lot of people with burgers. They're burgers look amazing so that's going to be the next thing on my list. Anyway, if you're coming for me, this is the place. Actually, if you're coming to pick up some meat like as in a butcher shop, this might be the place for you too since you can actually buy meat from the butcher shop as well lol)!

Stephanie D.

Yelp

Definitely a top burger of my lifetime. And the Reuben was absolutely incredible too. Not into the fries. Would get a different side next time, but all around outstanding.

Emily B.

Yelp

Main St Meats always has great food! It's not a huge menu to choose from, but everything's always really tasty. They make everything in-house with love and you can definitely tell. The turkey club is my favorite, but you really can't go wrong ordering here! Great service and ambience. A big plus for their little grocery where you can get local meats, broth, eggs, in-house ready-made meals, and other products.

Amy M.

Yelp

Look I never write reviews, I have spent 20+ years of my life in Nebraska eating delicious steaks very week, I eat at nice restaurants quite frequently, and consider myself to be somewhat of a foodie. This is the best steak I have ever had. Period. It's so good it's nearly indescribable. Perfectly cooked, perfectly seasoned. I've ate here three times and every time I walk out of here blown away by how good it is. I once drove 2 hours out of my way just to eat here. I want to gatekeep this place so bad but the people deserve to know how good it is. Everything is so good (warm potato salad goes so hard). We got the cucumber dip for an appetizer which was the second most delicious thing I've ever had next to the steak. It was so unique and unlike anything I've had before. Creamy and savory but also light and refreshing? The service is always amazing and they are always excited to explain and talk about the food. The vibes are perfectly chill and cute but not too pretentious. The prices are amazing for the caliber of food that you're getting. This is my current #1 favorite place I've ever ate and it will be a hard one to top.

Bob S.

Yelp

Wow! We had an amazing lunch here at Main Street Meats. We started with the pork rinds which I'm not a fan of, but these were absolutely amazing. Not like any pork rind I've ever tried. They were fresh and clean tasting, not hoggie if you know what I mean. We also had the burger and fries which were excellent the burger had a lot going on by the description on the menu but it all melded together for a great burger. The service was second to none they all work as a team to provide a welcoming vibe. Great job Main Street Meats!!!

Bianca C.

Yelp

First off, some reviews from several years ago said this place wasn't kid friendly. True, they don't have an official kids menu but they have kid friendly things that are off menu. They have a grilled cheese sandwich, a "lunchable" charcuterie board, and fruit cup. My kids both chose the Lunchable and liked it. Warning for those with allergies, it has peanuts on the board. One child is allergic but thankfully can have a little so we just took them off and he was fine eating the foods that touched the peanuts. It's super noisy inside so I'm glad they sat us outside. But, if you're on the side closest to the sidewalk, there is an awful smell from the grates in the ground on the sidewalk. We had the flat iron steak, the house burger, the house fries, and the broccoli. All of it was amazing! My husband said that might've been one of the best burgers he's had. He actually ate it slow so that he could savor it, which he never does. I enjoyed the steak with the flaky sea salt. We also enjoyed our drinks. Our server was nice and attentive. When I come back to Chattanooga, we'll be back.

Ioana R.

Yelp

Small 3day trip in Chattanooga and heard about this place from 3 locals plus read about it so we knew we had to stop for dinner before leaving town.. luckily we eat early because by 6:30 when we were done the place was packed and no more availability! Service was good, they all worked good with each other by taking order bringing drinks and food! I had the trout and my husband had the ribeye !! The sauce on my fish!! Oh my!! Delicious!! I told my husband to try and replicate it at home cus that sauce was amazing !!

Brittany H.

Yelp

There is nothing about this place that hasn't been said already. I found out about MSM from a post on Reddit talking about the best restaurants in Chattanooga. There were multiple votes for this place and after looking at the reviews, I decided to give it a shot because I was a really craving a good homemade sausage and figured this place could deliver since they were also a butchery. I am so so so glad I came here. Being a Chicagoan, I'm a bit of a foodie (borderline snob) so I take my culinary experiences seriously...believe me when I say that the food here is *good*. Like, someone understands different flavor profiles and heat/salt/fat/acid good. I had the potato salad, the homemade chorizo, and my partner had the burger and everything was 10/10. I would gladly come back in a heartbeat.

Beth S.

Yelp

Had a phenomenal Saturday lunch! Pork rinds are fresh and amazing (the aoli...‍), the Reuben was the best I've ever enjoyed, and the burger was beyond delicious. Cocktails were excellent, service was perfection. The vibe is relaxed and friendly, and you can also get amazing fresh meat in the butchery section. I WILL be back every time I'm in Chatt!

Candy A.

Yelp

We decided to eat here according to recommendations. Menu is mostly Al-a-cart. I had the Trout $28.00 and nothing else came with it. My husband had the burger ( asked for no Bacon) as you see it had bacon it came with coin potatoes, very greasy. The only reason he didn't send it back was we waited 20-25 minutes.My husband ordered a cola $6.50 unbelievable price. We are very disappointed in this place.

Christina H.

Yelp

Food and service was excellent. My favorite would be the burger and broccoli. Panna cotta was amazing. Dog friendly patio!

Andre W.

Yelp

To start off, the TALLOW fries are cooked in both canola oil and Tallow. So if you are health conscious and think that this is a healthier option don't be fooled. Know this before going $6.5 for the fries. The fries were ok. That being said, the burger is one of the best tasting and best textured burgers I've had ever had.

Eric R.

Yelp

I have been reviewing eateries for 12 years on Yelp and been an Elite Yelp Reviewer for 7 years. I say that as background to give credence to "Main Street Meats" being the best deli type diner I have ever been to. If you are in Chattanooga then MSM is a must! A pleasant atmosphere with the option to dine inside or outside. Our server, Gaston (yes, he reminded us of a Beauty & the Beast Gaston double), was extremely knowledgeable on the menu items and drinks. Since I was waiting for my wife to join me, he recommended their Old Fashioned. It was amazing, and this is a drink I frequent and make. For sandwiches, my wife ordered the turkey and I ordered the Rueben. Both were just awesome! What really put our meal over the top was the warm potato salad. It is just "off the chain" good. My wife rolled her eyes as I literally closed mine and moaned. Soooo good. The amazing thing is that Main Street Meats is right next door to Niedlov's Bakery, by far the best breakfast spot in town. What a combo. Don't miss either. If I could give 6 stars I would.

Mark H.

Yelp

Everything is amazing here. Steaks are delicious, the burger is insane, vegetables are fresh and the drinks are heavily alcoholed(at least mine was) A*

David T.

Yelp

We came here as I read reviews on Yelp and google trying to figure out where to go for dinner. We settled on this place. When we walked in, this place was slammed. We waited 20 min and we're sat down outside on the last table. We met our waiter who was very nice. We were talked into getting the smoked ribs appetizer as it was a Friday. The ribs were delicious. Not fall off the bone ribs but the Carolina mustard sauce with peanuts along with the ribs being creamy were amazing. We then we're told to order the teres major and burger. The teres major was good. The waiter said it was the best steak hands down. Uhhh, it was good. Don't get me wrong, but best ever?? Prob not. However, the mash potatoes were delicious. They were creamy and smooth. The burger was also very delicious. The waiter told us that the burger was made with left over steaks. Very creamy almost as if the burger was made with tallow. Then he said to get the potato salad. That was amazing! Never had such greasy potato salad before. That probably was the best I've had. Again, you can tell it had like a hint of mustard but also very fatty, not mayonnaise but fatty. Everything was delicious and if we were ever back in Chattanooga we would come back here.

Bethany F.

Yelp

We had one night in Chattanooga as a part of a cross country drive for the holidays. We had seen this place had been featured on Chris & Sara's YouTube channel. What a find!! Great service, great food, great ambiance. Oh my! It was the perfect end to a long long day on the road. We started with the MSM house made sausage. It came with spicy mustard and pickled veggies. Great flavor and texture. We also had the Brussel sprouts (side) as a starter. They were spicy sweet and nutty. The outer leaves were crispy without drying out the inside. Perfect! For the main, we split the roasted chicken, pumpkin dumplings, with kale & Parmesan broth/sauce. And a basket of toasted bread from next door to soak up all of the saucy goodness! I don't remember the beer we had. It was an IPA from Nashville. Recommended from our server, Chelsy, who was fantastic! I wish we had room for dessert. Next time....

Christie G.

Yelp

This place was so good. It's hard to put into words just how delicious the food was. I wish I lived closer but we stoped in on a road trip home.

Michelle V.

Yelp

Fun atmosphere, great food - and even better staff! We really enjoyed Main Street meats

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