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Back Inn Cafe
Category: Restaurants American (New) American (New) [Edit]
412 E 2nd StChattanooga, TN 37403
(423) 265-5033
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street, Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Has TV:
- No
15 reviews for Back Inn Cafe
Review Highlights
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"...shrimp and grits and fried green tomatoes (both delicious..." In 2 reviews -
"Dessert was hazelnut cheescake, very excelent." In 4 reviews -
"Charming place with some great views of the river." In 4 reviews
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15 reviews in English
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Review from Sia G.
Chattanooga, TN
4/24/2012
My five stars are for the Wine Classes you can take at this fine establishment. One of my favorite things to do in Chattanooga. Limited seating, once a month. Different wine each month with meal included. Perfect location overlooking the Tennessee River. Fantastic staff.
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Review from Leanne E.
Atlanta, GA
1/29/2012
I believe that this place offeres the best caesar salad I have had in a very long time. The bread that is served before the meal- I want the recipe! I had the shrimp and grits, which was lovely. Finish your meal with the Heath Bar bread pudding.
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Review from Jina R.
Pacifica, CA
6/16/2011
Easily one of the best meals I've ever had. It's been a little less than a year and half since my husband and I dined at this restaurant and I still remember it... well, most of it (we had a 5 course meal with wine pairings, so I was little tipsy by the end of it).
I remember walking in on Valentine's Day weekend with no reservations beyond underdressed. I definitely felt out of place looking at their sophisticated decor and all the other customers wearing suits/heels, but their staff didn't blink an eye and politely greeted us anyways. We were crossing our fingers as we had been walking around quite some time looking for a nice place to eat with it being such a busy weekend. Luckily, they had a 9pm opening and fit us right in.
When 9pm rolled around, we were seated promptly and our waiter was respectful and courteous. We decided to go with their Valentine's Day special 5 course menu and since I am the furthest thing from a wine connoisseur, I chose to go with their wine pairings. I think it was the first time I've ever had wine pairings with my meal and it was definitely a good choice! Every wine pairing went soo well with each course (from their salad to their dessert) that every bite I had was like my first. For the main course, I ordered their duck option and it was freaking AMAZING. Ever since that night, I've been ordering duck every chance I get and I don't think any restaurant has come close yet. I'm sure the 3 glasses of wine I drank prior to had some influence on my tastebuds, but I still can't get it out of my mind. What also amazed me was their salad & dessert with wine pairings. Before that night, I never even knew there were wine pairings for those 2 courses, but, boy, was I pleasantly surprised!
What I concluded from that meal is that I LOVE Back Inn Cafe and wine is AWESOME! -
Review from Michael T.
Alpharetta, GA
6/28/2009
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. -
Review from Bethany W.
Chattanooga, TN
9/16/2009
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. -
Review from Zeke A.
10/31/2009 1 photo
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! -
Review from Javier O.
San Francisco, CA
2/13/2008 12 photos
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+ -
Review from Bradley L.
Glendale, CA
3/6/2010
I go to this place every time I visit my family in Chattanooga. The dinning areas all overlook a garden-landscaped courtyard in the arts district of the city above the river. Aside from this, the brunch is ALWAYS "ON POINT"!
BEST BLOODY MARY i've ever had. hand's down. Now I know that this is a bold statement, but I can say this with no hesitation. I make a pretty decent bloody mary and I've been on the quest for finding its rival ever since. If you ever visit this area, you must try this BM, you'll dream about it for years to come.
here's another tip: If you're the BM type, you should ask them to "make it spicy" for you. It will completely kick you in the face and you'll love every minute of it. -
Review from Roy K.
Alpharetta, GA
7/30/2009
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. -
Review from Jada C.
Miami Beach, FL
10/19/2010
Only had the dessert & it was AMAZING!! Lick ur plate good =)
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Review from John T.
Chattanooga, TN
6/13/2007
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.
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Review from John N.
Cookeville, TN
8/13/2011
What a wonderful way to spend a summer evening on the patio. The bread and white bean dip were to die for. The shrimp and grits were fantastic.
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Review from PJ P.
Lawrenceville, GA
12/19/2009
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.
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Review from Gen M.
Islamorada, FL
7/18/2011
Had easter brunch here, it ok. It was a bit expensive for the quality of food. I expected a lot more for the price and it supposedly being an upscale restaurant but it was really just buffet food. I wouldn't go back for easter brunch again. Service was decent. It was weird how they separated the people into different buildings. While we waited my husband and I watched as they put the people who were dressed fancy and looked like they had money in the ritzy building, the buffet was very elegant and done up really nice. While the average casual joe was taken to the other building that was...not as nicely decorated and the buffet didn't look half as good.
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Review from Timber W.
Augusta, GA
8/11/2009
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!
