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Post by bluckarma on Apr 19, 2007 7:36:06 GMT -5
The wife and I are going out Saturday night to see Allison Krause with Tony Rice at the Memorial Auditorium. We are going to be sans rugrat from 5pm on. That being said we want to hit up a restaurant that is not kid friendly. Any suggestions in the downtown north chatt area? We want somewhere we haven't been before. We have eaten at Foodworks and 212 Market.
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Post by daworm on Apr 19, 2007 7:55:37 GMT -5
Chattanooga Seafood Company (I think that's the right name, next door to the Mellow Mushroom) isn't too bad or too overpriced, at least the times we have been. Oddly enough, the pork is great.
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Post by xterragirl on Apr 19, 2007 8:03:33 GMT -5
I highly recommend Bluewater next to Big River.
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Post by Red on Apr 19, 2007 8:16:30 GMT -5
Bluewater is excellent but don't touch the steak.
Back Inn Cafe is just nice... but make a reservation.
There's also Hennens and Porters.
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Post by ruttco on Apr 19, 2007 8:53:34 GMT -5
Easy Seafood is the name of the one next to Mellow Mushroom. I have been there many times and love it every time.
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Post by bluckarma on Apr 19, 2007 9:18:50 GMT -5
I've eaten at Easy Seafood. Tis pretty good, but I think we want somewhere a bit more upscale.
I have also eaten at Porters. Liked it mucho.
so out of the other suggestions:
1. Bluewater Grille what is good about it and why not touch the steak?
2. Hennens tell me more.
3. Back Inn Cafe isn't that in the Bluff View district? and what is on the menu?
We are def. getting a reservation for dinner. It isn't often we get a night out so I am not going to leave anything to chance!
Thanks for the input!
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Post by Fun Grrl From Mt Pilot on Apr 19, 2007 9:33:56 GMT -5
Funny, red and I were just talking about this, Blue water does many things very very well...steak is not one of them. Ok cut of meat, underseasoned...nothing about it screams "wow"! It's a fish place...order the fish. Bluck, try Table 2....nice wine selection and I recommend the Pasta Pepperalle. Hand cut pasta, wine reduction, tender chunks of rabbit, mushrooms...excellent..
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Post by ruttco on Apr 19, 2007 10:35:05 GMT -5
If you have not tried the Back Inn Cafe that would be my vote. Request the glassed in room overlooking the river.
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Post by cdojanet on Apr 19, 2007 11:53:55 GMT -5
Table Two woud be my suggestion - but they don't take reservations. If you go between 5:00 and 5:30 you shouldn't have a problem.
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Post by bluckarma on Apr 19, 2007 14:53:16 GMT -5
I'd like to hear more about TableTwo I couldn't find anything about it online. I think we have decided to try the Back Inn Cafe.
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Post by cdojanet on Apr 19, 2007 15:49:44 GMT -5
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Post by xterragirl on Apr 19, 2007 17:09:59 GMT -5
While I've never had the steak at Bluewater, Fungrrll is correct when she says they do seafood well. The seafood stuffed pasta shells are delicious and despite not looking like a lot of food when they come out, trust me - you will be full. I've not eaten it but I've been told the lobster bisque is very good.
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Post by Red on Apr 19, 2007 23:35:40 GMT -5
Back Inn has great service and good food. They take reservations and as stated, request the windowed room. Also plan to take time there, no rush, quiet and just nice.
Hennens is much more up beat, but with more selection. Reservations (at least that I recall) and good wine!
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Post by bluckarma on Apr 20, 2007 15:30:08 GMT -5
only one reservation left at back inn for the patio at 6:30!
sheesh!
we took it. I'm expecting fireworks of flavors!
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Post by Red on Apr 20, 2007 15:54:18 GMT -5
They book up fast.
Try the Mozzarella appetizer, it's served sushi style.
I've never had a bad martini there either.
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Post by bluckarma on Apr 23, 2007 7:19:39 GMT -5
*Update*
Sadly my son had a very bad cold that became worse this weekend. He is feeling better now fortunately. That being said we made the decision to cancel our reservation and stay home with him over going out. So I will save this information for a later time. I was really hoping to give a review.
thanks for the input all!
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Post by TNBear on Apr 23, 2007 19:50:01 GMT -5
Bummer bluckarma, hope the young one is doing well and you get to go out soon.
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Post by bluckarma on Apr 25, 2007 8:59:23 GMT -5
Young one is much better. Here is hoping we get to hit the back inn cafe soon!
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Post by stray on Apr 25, 2007 9:36:41 GMT -5
I recommend Easy Seafood.
Get the Surf'n'Turf.
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Post by doughlady on May 9, 2007 13:29:01 GMT -5
We went to Table Two last night for the first time. I love the atmosphere, and the wine list was extensive with many excellent options. My husband had the German porter on tap, and he said it was excellent. My only food complaint is that the chicken I ordered was overcooked, which is easy, I guess, to do, when it is prepared on the grill. Another dining partner had the blackened mahi mahi fajitas, and he raved about them. The ceasar salad was excellent, and the peanut butter martini was wonderful! They were doing a brisk business, and in spite of many servers, our service was not that good -- we waited 35 minutes from the time we received our drinks until the waiter came back to take our food order. Table Two is a welcomed addition to the Chattanooga dining scene, and we will go back. It's a bit pricey, so it will be for special occasions.
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Post by stray on May 9, 2007 13:56:07 GMT -5
Smooth move, mustard.
'Order the chicken.'
lol. Rube.
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Post by TNBear on May 9, 2007 20:03:40 GMT -5
DO WHAT? A peanut butter martini? Oh Hell. Beyond all doubt a sign of the End Times. Make your peace with the God/god/gods of your choice.
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Post by doughlady on May 9, 2007 20:20:35 GMT -5
A peanut butter martini? Sorry that I did not clarify -- the peanut butter item is a dessert -- a mousse served in a martini glass. A small amount, but very delicious!
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Post by Fun Grrl From Mt Pilot on May 10, 2007 11:13:30 GMT -5
why not? people drink the damn chocolate ones....blech...
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Post by TNBear on May 10, 2007 19:07:01 GMT -5
OK. Sorry I got all Defcon 5 over this but people use the word martini much too loosely. IMHO of course. A martini has NOTHING sweet in it. A martini has gin and vermouth in it. I bend to the use of an axcellent vodka and vermouth but that is my personal limit. I have nothing against the craft of mixology by any means, but please try to find a different term for nasty sweet drinks served in a martini glass.
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Post by stray on May 10, 2007 20:20:58 GMT -5
I concur with BJ and the Bear over this one.
Anything outside the norm of gin/vodka and vermouth is no longer a martini...but instead is some bastardized cosmopolitan concoction.
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Post by atticflea on May 10, 2007 21:09:13 GMT -5
Gin... slightly dirty... up... yum.
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Post by cdojanet on May 11, 2007 6:18:47 GMT -5
Actually the Peanut Butter Martini doughlady referred to that they serve at Table 2 isn't a martini at all. It's a dessert served in a martini glass. It isn't something to drink, it is something you eat with a spoon. Strictly a delicious dessert!
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Post by Longshot! [ Saint ] on May 11, 2007 8:34:31 GMT -5
And, in hindsight, funny to see all the panties that were wadded up by it.
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Post by Fun Grrl From Mt Pilot on May 11, 2007 13:34:47 GMT -5
I concur....vodka, dirty, olive
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