Easy Bistro & Bar | Chattanooga

Easy Bistro & Bar is a celebrated Michelin-listed restaurant located in Chattanooga's vibrant West Village neighborhood at 801 Chestnut Street. Since opening in 2005 by husband-and-wife team Erik and Amanda Niel, this acclaimed bistro has become a cornerstone of Tennessee's culinary scene. Chef Erik Niel, a two-time James Beard Award nominee for Best Chef: Southeast, brings his Louisiana upbringing and classic French training to create a menu that beautifully blends Southern flavors with European techniques. The restaurant features an impressive raw bar showcasing Gulf, East Coast, and West Coast oysters, alongside wood-burning oven dishes, house-made pasta, and classic bistro fare meant for sharing. Easy Bistro's nationally recognized wine and craft cocktail program complements the dining experience perfectly. The restaurant offers daily oyster happy hour from 4-5pm with BOGO specials. Open for dinner service starting at 4pm, Easy Bistro provides an elegant yet approachable atmosphere suitable for special occasions, romantic dinners, and casual gatherings alike. The restaurant has garnered significant press recognition, including features highlighting Chattanooga's emerging food scene and being named among Tennessee's Michelin standouts.