Public House Restaurant

Public House Restaurant is a cornerstone of downtown Chattanooga's culinary scene, located at 1110 Market Street in the heart of the Scenic City. Founded by entrepreneur Nathan Lindley, this beloved establishment has been serving authentic Southern comfort food made with locally-sourced ingredients since 2010. The restaurant is renowned for its legendary fried chicken, which food critics and locals alike hail as the best in Chattanooga. Public House takes pride in its farm-to-table approach, partnering with area farms to serve seasonal, sustainable dishes that showcase the best of Tennessee's agricultural bounty. The menu features classic Southern dishes including stone-ground grits (never instant), pimento cheese, mushroom bread pudding, and succulent sautéed sea scallops with summer succotash. The restaurant offers private dining for special events and corporate gatherings, as well as catering services throughout the Chattanooga area. Their bar concept, The Social, serves craft cocktails and hosts weekly specials like Keepin' It Local Thursdays. Open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner, Public House also features regular wine dinners and seasonal menu updates that reflect the local harvest. With over 2,000 reviews and a 4-star rating, this Market Street gem continues to define what it means to eat locally in Chattanooga.