Main Street Meats
A Southside butcher shop and restaurant that breaks down whole animals in-house. It is Michelin Recommended, and many locals call its burger the best in town.
Located on East Main Street in the Southside district. The front is a butcher shop and the restaurant is in back, both run by the Niels. They break down whole animals in-house. Starters include housemade sausages and boudin with homemade crackers. Mains are burgers and several steaks, served with beef tallow fries. Lunch favorites include the fried bologna sandwich and the Reuben, and the charcuterie platter is also a signature. Michelin lists it under 'Eat Like a Local.' Reservations by phone. About $35–70 per person. A short walk from the Chattanooga Choo Choo train station.
Opening hours
Sun–Thu 12–9 p.m., Fri–Sat 12–10 p.m.
Nearby sights
- Chattanooga Choo Choo
- Creative Discovery Museum
- Bluff View Art District
- Hunter Museum of American Art
- Tennessee Aquarium
- Chattanooga Zoo
- Walnut Street Bridge
- Southern Belle Riverboat