A friend and I met for 'small plates' & wine, and really enjoyed ourselves. ChatO sits on the corner, facing Greenlife Grocery at 2 North Shore. The restaurant has a small intimate feel, but the capacity is probably much larger than it looks, and everything is very warm & polished. There was no wait at 8 o'clock on a Friday in the bar section, so we happily took a bistro table. We ordered wine and the steak tartar, and it was the perfect backdrop for some overdue catching up.
I enjoyed the food, but thanks to my friend's advice in choosing, the wine was spectacular. The wine menu is unique in that they offer both 3oz & 6oz pours on select wines, as well as bottle service. This allows you to try more wines if you've come to taste (as we did), and creates a price range from $4 - $7 for a 3 oz pour, and from $24 to $410 for wine or what I'm sure is an exceptional bottle of Champagne. I like this setup and selection a lot, because I feel like there are choices for my pallet, and lets be honest, my wallet.
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| Charleston-Stone Ground Grit Cakes, Andouille Shrimp Stew |
I think I just chose Brunch.
ChatO' Brasserie:
200 Manufacturers Road ~Chattanooga
423.305.1352
chatodining.com ~ Facebook
Hours: Monday - Thursday 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Friday & Saturday 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm, Sunday 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.
*Photos from ChatO's Facebook Page
Emily, I enjoy your comments. I live in the same building Chat-o is in, but I don't patronize them after receiving catcalls from folks that work there as I was heading to Food Works. Thanks for being straight-forward and honest. I, too, am a Mechanical Engineer (class of 77). Happy gardening! Ted Long, One North Shore
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