Main Street Meats

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Main Street Meats

Restaurant · Chattanooga

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217 E Main St, Chattanooga, TN 37408

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Main Street Meats: a lively butcher-restaurant in Chattanooga serving juicy burgers, house-cured meats, and top-notch steaks with a killer whiskey lineup.  

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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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16 Essential Bars and Restaurants in Chattanooga, Tennessee

"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, Clair Lorell, D.R.E. James

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Best Restaurants and Where to Eat Over 24 Hours in Chattanooga, Tennessee - Eater Atlanta

"More than just a Southside neighborhood butcher shop, Main Street Meats features a menu packed with hearty sandwiches, like a meatball sub with tomato jam, giardiniera, and white cheddar, beefy burgers, steak plates, and daily charcuterie and cheese boards. Order a cocktail like the draft Old Fashioned, beer, or glass of wine and settle in for top-notch fare at lunch or dinner." - 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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Anthony

Google
Been here twice. 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).

Ted Faulkner

Google
Incredibly delicious meal with house made pate and the pork rinds were just so crunchy. The burger is Incredibly juicy and prepared well but the real winner is the rueben. The Italian and the turkey aren't bad either. Our server Steve did a great job going over the menu and service was top-notch. The selection of fresh meats and sausages is astounding. This place should not be missed.

keith hemnes

Google
The pastrami Ruben for one was one of the best pieces of pastrami I’ve had outside of NYC. The gumbo hit every part of my palate. Was hoping for more spice, preference aside it was phenomenal. The potato salad was the best I’ve ever had, and I pride myself as a foodie. 3 separate drinks my fiancé and I ordered. Every one was balanced, and was what I would consider exceptional. Our server Elyse was amazing, personable and extremely attentive. Next time we’re traveling through the area we will have to stop through.

Tammy Parks

Google
We’ve never had a bad meal here! MSM is a casual restaurant with some of the best steaks in Chattanooga! The burger, the fries, the warm potato salad. It’s all delicious! They have a fun and friendly staff which is an added bonus. Tonight I asked if we could just get some toasted sourdough with butter as an appetizer before our meal and Kimberly didn’t disappoint! We got the prettiest toasted Niedlov’s sourdough with this ramekin of softened butter! The steaks were of course the start of the show, but man that bread/butter combo was tasty! A+++ all the way! One day we’ll leave room for dessert!

Carol Khoury

Google
Got it to go. Was super good! Kind of seemed like the cook forgot about the fries, as they were on the burnt tasting side, which maybe they are supposed to have a charred taste, which luckily I didn’t mind. You will definitely not be hungry when you get done, it was very satisfying. Tastes homemade. Nice to support local. 🙂

Kerrington Mahaffey

Google
Didn’t sit down an eat, came in for the butcher shop. They have so many options to choose from, steaks, butters, toppings, everything was top quality! I got two coulottes, I spent days trying to find this steak for a friends birthday. We love our steaks close to rare🤤 the marbling brought so much flavor, great texture! It was the best steak I’ve ever had in my life. Will definitely be going there again for fresh cuts. And will be in to try the menu! quality steaks at a decent price!!!!

Joseph DeMartin

Google
Really enjoyed this restaurant in Chattanooga. Maine Street Meats has some fantastic steak options, but I wanted to try their coppa pork this time, and the pork was perfectly cooked with this amazing pepper sauce. It's a smaller dining toy, but absolutely worth the visit.

Taylor Snyder

Google
Sat on the patio, didn’t go in the main dinning area. My husband and I both had the ribeye. He had the fry’s and I had broccoli. Probably the best steak I’ve ever had! Perfectly cooked, perfectly seasoned, perfectly priced. Highly recommend checking this place out if you are looking for a GREAT meal!
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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
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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...
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Michelle N.

Yelp
Well we just finished a weekend trip to Chatty JUST to eat at this place twice. This is a Chatty MUST DO. This trip we learned that Friday they have ribs! We did the appetizer - comes with a mustard based sauce with peanuts in it. Meat fell off the bone. Delicious. We tried the burger - top 10 burgers in my life and I'm 52. The husband got the Cuban and moaned the entire time. I drank a frozen lemon drop and he had a Mexican Coke with peanuts and whiskey in it - just so good. We followed with banana pudding ice cream sammich. Stop it. Just. Stop. It. Tonight we started with a whiskey flight for him and another frozen lemon drop for me. Waiters are as knowledgeable about the food as they are the whiskey. The app tonight was a cucumber dip with the best grilled bread with cream cheese on it! Who thought of this!! Husband went for the teres major steak and mashed taters. Loved it. Y'all I had that burger again!! We couldn't leave without trying all the desserts so I got the blueberry cobbler - epic and totally shareable. He got the chocolate gelato and it was glorious as well. To sum up, there is nothing on the menu we have not LOVED. Great service. Relaxed atmosphere. KIND people. I stopped the manager tonight to share how much we loved it and he even brought a dessert whiskey to the table for us to try. If I could give them 10 stars, I would. NOTE: I'm not affiliated in any way- these folks are killing it and we are lucky to have found them. Get here!!
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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 !

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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!!!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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)!
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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.
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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 !!
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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.
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Michelle V.

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

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

Yelp
Yeah, I'm a local. If the there was ever any doubt in anyone's mind. Main Street Meats is the actual tits. I have never had one bad bite in that spot. Never. Do not miss the excellent service and the equally excellent food and drinks.
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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*

Ben H.

Yelp
Maybe the best restaurant in the city. So good, so consistently. Couldn't find a bad item on the menu if you tried and they have old fashioneds on tap. 10/10.
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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.
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Danielle R.

Yelp
Phenomenal. My husband and I swung in after lunch next-door for a cap since he's in town. You need to give your bartender Dion a raise . It's been a long time since we sat down in a restaurant and had a genuinely amazing time. His recommendations, knowledge, charismatic nature made your restaurant an entire experience. We snagged some steaks and a chicken from the case after he recommended whiskeys for the hubs and made an Aviation for me when I said I wanted uplifting and citrusy. Having a complete new flavor added to my palette is what dreams are made of. Thanks a ton for making our date day the best!
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Albert T.

Yelp
We decided to stop at Main Street Meats for lunch after being promised the best burgers in all of Chattanooga. As we walked in, the place was absolutely packed and we were lucky enough to get the very last open table. We looked around and basically everyone had a burger in front of them, so there was no way it wouldn't be good, right? House Made Fries ($6.50) - These are approximately 1/8 inch rounds cut width-wise across the potatoes - more akin to thick chips rather than fries. My best guess is that these are precut and portioned out, then fried to order. They are only fried once, so the exterior could use some work; even though the color is a pleasing brown, there wasn't any of the corresponding crisp to match. The interior is very fluffy, moist, and appropriately cooked. Many of the fries are stuck together, resulting in pieces that are never in direct contact with the oil. Honestly the crunchiest part of these fries are the maldon salt pyramids sprinkled on the top... Local Beef Burger ($16) - I could tell the beef was high quality through the fresh beefy smell and taste coming from the burger. The patty was quite thick, probably on the order of 3/4 inch. It was ordered medium doneness, as recommended by the waiter, which meant that there was a decent amount of pink in the center. The problem was the burger as a whole was extremely dry and the large thickness accentuated this feeling. The bun didn't help very much - the wheat bun, which added to the thickness of the entire burger, was on the dense side. It was toasted on the grill, but kind of dried out. Really the only thing adding moistness was a thin smear of mayo and mustard - not nearly enough to counteract the beef and bun. The other toppings were good - a thick cut bacon slice, some pickles, cheese, and some nicely sweet caramelized onions. I also tasted some horseradish for some reason, but the menu didn't say this had horseradish in it. I'm not sure what happened here. The cook on the patty was correct, so I don't know why it wasn't juicy. Maybe they used leaner cuts of beef for this particularly burger? Smoked Ribeye ($16) - A high quality, thinly sliced ribeye. Most parts were still quite pink, but the meat was tender and didn't have any chewy bits. The giardiniera, composed of peppers, cauliflower, and carrots in this case, added a nice vinegary acidity that complemented the meat. There was a bit of melted gruyere and baby spinach to round things out. This was all on buttered and griddled sourdough that added a nice crisp texture. I found this sandwich to be superior to the burger. This sandwich was listed as having horseradish mousse, but I couldn't really detect that flavor note. We noticed that a lot of patrons were ordering a single burger or sandwich to split between two, along with multiple sides to shore up the meal. This is a great strategy since many items on their menu sound delicious. Main Street Meats also has a nice meat counter with a variety of different meats for sale, a fridge with drinks and some prepared foods, and a couple of shelves of interesting jarred and bottled items. Overall, I could tell that the ingredients Main Street Meats uses for their food is high quality, which is well appreciated. I just thought the execution was a bit off for the food that we received. I think this restaurant is still worth a visit.

Diana T.

Yelp
Not to look too anxious we lined up 10 minutes before lunch opening, we were just in the neighborhood, I swear. The staff was having their family meal - there is just something about this tradition, at lunch no less, that means to me this is great establishment that cares about its people and the team is going to be bonded. ANYWAY, the homemade sausage starter with various pickled things was both amazing and a BARGAIN. That is not just the lovely Rose' selection talking. I had the salad special, so fab, with purple potatoes and lots of peas and herbs, delicious dressing. Yum. AND i got to steal a good 25% of my husband's new york strip. Yes, a spurge at lunch, it was truly fantastic and worthy of a $100 Big Steak Place price tag. Loved it and wish were were locals - we would be at their meat market constantly.

Dianne L.

Yelp
Very friendly, great atmosphere and amazing fresh food. We were visiting for the first time and am so glad we found this place.

Katheryn A.

Yelp
Best burgers in Chattanooga. I don't care who got voted what. I will die on this hill.
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David C.

Yelp
Ate here last night. I had a steak and my wife had a pork chop. The steak was pretty good, but the pork chop was really just not good. We let our waiter know and he just kind of shrugged his shoulders. Still charged us for the pork chop we didn't eat. Won't be going back.
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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.

Brian D.

Yelp
Great steak, even though they can't Char it. I certainly recommend all the people moving here to not try it! We have enough people eating here.
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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.
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Houshang S.

Yelp
First time dinning at Main Street Meats and I was amazed of operation and management so organized and friendly specially there Food top quality I had a chance to thank the manager you see him with me
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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....
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Eric K.

Yelp
Tried a local brew and the family and I had the turkey and avocado sandwich which was very flavorful. Bread was toasted and the flavors of the turkey and bacon were delicious. The homemade fries didn't travel very well but I won't count that against them. Overall, a definite try for anyone.
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Greg M.

Yelp
Service is spot on. It's a small town eating establishment that delivers service only a small town establishment can give. No matter how busy the staff is ready to serve. The food is excellent. They have inside and outside dining.
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Trish K.

Yelp
Best combinations EVER: part butcher shop, part restaurant & part Bourbon bar The service was great and food and drinks were even better! Highly recommend!!!!
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Sasha G.

Yelp
Pretty good! The burger hit the spot after a long hike. Loved the guava panna cotta--felt weird getting it at a meat place but it was surprisingly delicious! Loved the fries too!

Richard Q.

Yelp
I was visiting Chattanooga for some training and I was told before I fly back to Sac, I needed to try this place. 10 co-workers of mine waited patiently until our table was ready and the food plus drinks didn't disappoint. The drinks and food were delicious. One of the biggest collections of bourbon and whiskey I've ever seen in a restaurant. It's not a large restaurant and they do have outdoor seating so I recommend getting a reservation and arriving early. Enjoy a bourbon drink and get ready to eat Definitely recommended!!
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Maureen H.

Yelp
I ordered a fresh-killed turkey which MSM brined for me. It was the BEST TURKEY we ever had for Thanksgiving, very juicy and tender. It's worth every penny, and we will be looking forward to another next year! Keep up the good work!
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Rick S.

Yelp
This is my 2nd time here and won't be my last. Their hamburgers are about the best I've ever eaten ( better than that one over in North Shore. I would recommend the broccoli as a side to go with your burger. Service is superb, friendly, attentive and knowledgeable. Besides being a neat cafe they are also a butcher shop! Oh and if you're looking for something special just ask them. They don't put everything they have out in the display case. (they have tritip!) I would definitely recommend trying it out for yourself.