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Back Inn Cafe
Rating Details »
- Price Range:
-
$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Dressy
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Good for:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
8 reviews for Back Inn Cafe
Charming place with some great views of the river.
We came for dessert, but then decided we had to get a couple of appetizers. My boyfriend and I are suckers for Caprese salad. It's so simple and so tasty. The presentation was lovely. We also ordered the fried green tomatoes which were dressed up a bit with a little shredded cheese and prosciutto. What a way to liven up such a classic southern specialty.
Now on to the dessert. You must try the toffee bread pudding!!! With a scoop of ice cream....orgasmic...really!
We were pigs and also tried the peanut butter pie. Very rich and decadent, which I loved. This dessert is only if you have a major sweet tooh (like me) otherwise it may be too much and one bite will suffice.
The service was good. We were seated right away. Our waiter was super friendly. He was also knowledgeable about the menu, made us laugh, and just had that Southern finesse which I love.
The only hiccup was that a little bug fell into my water glass...but that was replaced.
Definitely worth a visit - go check it out!
This place is completely not worth the money spent on food. We only stop there every once in a blue moon, and only for a glass of wine since it's really close to where we live and the restaurant does have a great view of the river. But the service is so sporadic, sometimes decent, sometimes absolutely terrible. Their menu has been so inconsistent, you'd think it'd changed ownership & chefs every year.
I'd head downtown to Easy Bistro or St. John's Restaurant in a heart beat if I want to spend that much money on food and gratuity and a guaranteed enjoyable evening.
I don't think eating in Chattanooga gets any better than the Back Inn Cafe. They have an incredibly varied menu with Southern classics like shrimp and grits and fried green tomatoes (both delicious), staples like stuffed chicken (also tasty), pork chops, New York strip, then branch out with sushi, tuna and even Thai green curry. Meanwhile, the service was very attentive and personal and the views of the Tennessee river can't be beat.
It's certainly not inexpensive, but if you're looking for a memorable, delicious meal in Chattanooga, head over to the Back Inn Cafe.
Great experience and I would say a must eat. Cool area around the cafe along with great views. I ate the house fillet and it was great - had some lobster to go with it.
I ate there solo but looks like a great place for convo and for groups. Wait staff was good but a bit too serious....which isn't a real complaint.
During my first visit here we walked in just to have a coffee but fell in love with the views from the sunroom so we stayed for dinner. We were lucky that there was an opening so suggest that you reserve for one of the window tables in advance. The service was very friendly and portions where very good. Curry chicken had excilent flavor and prepared perfectly. The seafood pasta was also full of shrimp, mussel and clams that they were in every bite. Dessert was hazelnut cheescake, very excelent. And yes, the coffe selection was also great. This is a very great place to bring that special someone and have a very romantic evening.
I took my mother to Back Inn Cafe one hot summer day. We sat in the sunroom-type area, basking in the natural light with the comfort of the air conditioning. When we went, there was a unique appetizer on the menu, something like sushi caprese, which I had to try since I love caprese salads. The app didn't disappoint. Then, I had seared tuna as my entree. It was cooked medium rare--I think the rarer, the better--and tasted wonderful. The service, too, was outstanding. Nary a dirty utensil remained on the table after each course, and our water glasses stayed full. I love it!
It is Freezing cold in Chattanooga this morning. After driving 100 miles this morning at 4 am for a 1/2 hour meeting, I did not want to go back to my hotel right away. My gps guided me instead to the Back Inn Cafe.
This quaint little inn was quit charming. Upon entering you are welcomed in the foyer. Off to the right, there is a sofa and several chairs with a fire place. To the left, another fireplace and dining tables. On this cold day, it's just what I needed. Breakfast by the fire place.
Today's breakfast special was an omelet with spinach, tomatoes and feta cheese. I ordered a side of toast and sausage links. The Back Inn Cafe was one of Rachel Ray's recommendation and once again she did not disappoint. The food here is wonderful, high quality to be precise. My server was very attentive to my needs. The food and atmosphere would get an A+, service would also receive an A+
Excellent place to eat a good meal if you are near the Chattanooga Art District. This place has a good Chef. We have eaten here several times over the past 4 years and the food is consistantly very good.
