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Calliope Restaurant & Bar, a premier dining destination in Chattanooga, TN, offers an exceptional culinary experience. As a top-rated Restaurant in the heart of the city, we pride ourselves on serving delectable American cuisine with a twist. Our menu features an array of mouth-watering dishes, carefully crafted to satisfy any palate. Located at 422 E M L King Blvd, Chattanooga, TN 37403, our restaurant is easily accessible and provides a warm, inviting atmosphere perfect for dates, family gatherings, or casual meetups. Our expert chefs use only the freshest ingredients to create dishes that are both flavorful and visually stunning. At Calliope Restaurant & Bar, we're committed to providing outstanding service, ensuring that every guest feels valued and leaves with a memorable experience. Whether you're in the mood for a romantic dinner or a night out with friends, our restaurant is the perfect choice. Come taste the difference for yourself!

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Calliope Restaurant & Bar offers a delightful dining experience with its creative American cuisine and extensive cocktail menu. Guests rave about the attentive service, trendy atmosphere, and generous portions. While some dishes may be hit-or-miss, the overall consensus is that Calliope is a great spot for a night out with friends or a date.

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Yelp: 4.5/5

Google Reviews: 4.4/5

TripAdvisor: 4.5/5

OpenTable: 4.6/5

Zomato: 4.3/5

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Ben Skidmore
Ben Skidmore -Google user
a month ago
The food takes center stage at Calliope! We came for the first time for our anniversary. We tend to love Mediterranean and Middle Eastern fare, so modern Levantine was straight up our alley! The staff was warm and welcoming. Everyone was knowledgeable about the food. Our...Read More
$50–100Atmosphere: 5Quiet, easy to talk2 people, 3-4 people
Adrienne Finney
Adrienne Finney -Google user
a month ago
Calliope offers an incredible dining experience that you definitely don't want to miss. Everything we ate was spectacular, the falafel, lamb, NY Strip, burnt carrots, and drinks. All of it was amazing. This is the best we've ever had! Our waiter was so good,...Read More
$50–100Atmosphere: 5Falafel, Hummus with Chicken Shawarma, Burnt Carrots, PitaQuiet, easy to talkNo waitWe could not have tree nuts or shellfish and our waiter went above and beyond to make sure our food didn't have those ingredients in it.
M A
M A -Google user
2 weeks ago
Anyone who gave this restaurant a negative review calls a dash of salt and pepper ~seasoning~. This was the most flavorful meal experience I have had. Came for my birthday and will absolutely be back and will be telling everyone I know to come here....Read More
$50–100Atmosphere: 5
Elisa Adams
Elisa Adams -Google user
4 weeks ago
Wow. Just wow! This is not only my new favorite restaurant in Chattanooga, it’s my new favorite restaurant in TENNESSEE. What a delightful experience! I expect this level of culinary excellence only in a big city, and here it is. Sabina, Joseph and Griffin made...Read More
Atmosphere: 5
Lauren Martin
Lauren Martin -Google user
a month ago
This restaurant deserves 6/5 stars! We went for our anniversary and had the best food and experience. Highly recommend requesting Cory as your server - he was amazing. Talked us through the menu, did not rush us and really added to the experience. Our total...Read More
$100+Atmosphere: 5Reservations recommended2 peopleNo waitPaid street parking
Ted Faulkner
Ted Faulkner -Google user
a month ago
Went here from a friend's recommendation and it did not suck. All the starters were great, but the real hero is the chicken schwarma. We also got the lamb Andouille and it was smoky and fatty with a perfect snap. The middle east...Read More
Atmosphere: 5
Emily Henderson
Emily Henderson -Google user
5 months ago
Absolutely an incredible dining experience all around! We were able to snag some seats at the bar on a Friday night. The bartender, Maddy, was very kind and helpful with us deciding what to order. Everything was incredibly flavorful and exciting! Can’t wait to come...Read More
Dine inDinner$30–50Atmosphere: 5Pita, Hummus with Chicken Shawarma, Gulf Shrimp
Eric Crutchfield
Eric Crutchfield -Google user
Edited 5 months ago
Great vegetarian and vegan options! We had the hummus, whipped feta, burnt carrots, beets, and fava beans. All of which were amazing the carrots being my favorite. The restaurant is family style which we love. Our server was also great and very knowledgeable about the...Read More
Dine inDinner$30–50Atmosphere: 5Highly recommendMany vegetarian options
Malcolm Godwin
Malcolm Godwin -Google user
7 months ago
Oh my goodness that was good. I’m not real sure how to explain this cuisine though. All the food is a curious concoction of Mediterranean, middle eastern, and some southern. The head bartender was super nice and very informative of the food and drinks. We...Read More
Atmosphere: 5
ChrissyMay
ChrissyMay -Google user
7 months ago
Went to Calliope for our anniversary and had the most wonderful meal. Our server was one of the best I’ve ever had in this city, I believe his name was Cody. It’s been a few weeks since our visit so I may have that wrong....Read More
Dine inDinner$100+Atmosphere: 5Pita
Christina Anderson
Christina Anderson -Google user
6 months ago
What a surprise. Truly passionate about food and overall experience. The staff is on point and very welcoming. The chef and kitchen are delivering expressive dishes for their diners. The menu changes with what's in season so they might not have the same thing...Read More
Dine inDinner$100+Atmosphere: 5Paid street parking
Curtis McGhee Jr.
Curtis McGhee Jr. -Google user
6 months ago
I had a cuisine experience like I never have before at this restaurant. Our waiter, Cody, assured my wife and I that we would enjoy anything on the menu; he was right. We had the Sofar, and everything that was prepared was scrumptious. We loved...Read More
Dine inDinner$50–100Atmosphere: 5Pita
Franklin Welliver
Franklin Welliver -Google user
a year ago
Amazing experience! Our meal started off with the best pita I’ve ever had in my life, alongside amazing hummus, pickled veggies, and olives. Falafel was another best I’ve ever had, and the lamb and chicken dishes were super flavorful with spectacular presentation. Beautiful building alongside...Read More
Atmosphere: 5
teenytabs
teenytabs -Google user
2 months ago
Calliope opened my eyes to a whole world of cuisine I’ve never experienced before and it did not disappoint. My husband and I did the sofra style dining and each course was done beautifully. I am still thinking about the lamb shank with pistachios and...Read More
Atmosphere: 5
Lara Morgan
Lara Morgan -Google user
5 months ago
This is my second time at Calliope, and it has not disappointed! Every cocktail I've tried has been superb and their hummus is beyond incredible. The flavors are bold yet approachable. My first visit here was with my mom, who is not very food adventurous,...Read More
Dine inDinner$50–100Atmosphere: 5Pita, Lamb NeckPlease don't bring your kids here
Samantha Wilkins
Samantha Wilkins -Google user
7 months ago
We came here for our last dinner to cap off an amazing vacation in Chattanooga. The whole experience was WOW. We ordered hummus with chicken shwarma and pita (so good we got a second one to go), lamb ribs, and roasted chicken. The food was...Read More
Atmosphere: 5
Matt
Matt -Google user
5 months ago
Exceptional food, service and quantities. We got the Sofra and an order of the octopus. The appetizer tasting was delicious (the eggplant spread of it was beyond phenomenal): it contained various spreads, olives, beats and pickled vegetables. The second corse was the lamb shank which is GIGANTIC....Read More
$100+Atmosphere: 5Would not recommendNot sureSomewhat difficult to find parkingParking is unavailable
Daniella Silva
Daniella Silva -Google user
3 months ago
The sofra was amazing - some of the best starter sauces we've ever had and a delicious lamb shank. Our waiter was also excellent and very helpfully guided us through the menu options, recommending gluten free dishes, etc.
Dine inDinner$50–100Atmosphere: 5MezzeSomewhat recommendThey will substitute raw veggies for pita, if you are gluten free.Paid street parking
Milos Floric
Milos Floric -Google user
5 months ago
Very nice atmosphere, and the bar service was great. We walked in without reservation and had to wait, but that's to be expected. The pita bread was good and hot, we got chicken shawarma and whipped feta which were both delicious!
Dine inDinner$30–50Atmosphere: 5Pita, Hummus with Chicken Shawarma
MsBecca Love
MsBecca Love -Google user
9 months ago
Great dining experience! The drinks are beautifully hand crafted and compliment the dishes well. Their approach in dining is designed for sharing plates with everyone at the table. Strongly recommend dining with people who have a love for food, new experiences, amazing spices, and lots of...Read More
Dine inDinner$30–50Atmosphere: 5Pita, Burnt Carrots, Hummus with Chicken Shawarma, Whole Branzino, Gulf Shrimp

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