Ernest Chinese
Cocktail Bar, Chinese Restaurant, and Tiki Bar$$$$
Downtown Chattanooga, Chattanooga
"Half off wine night on Tuesdays - and the Cuban tacos are excellent."(4 Tips)
"Ask for a triple try the, fries & duck tacos!"(3 Tips)
"Great space & beer selection but the food"(4 Tips)
"We sat at the outside bar and Blake was our bartender."(2 Tips)
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The best bar ever! Gorgeous architecture. Unparalleled beer selection. The people who work here are top notch. The food is insane + served till 3 am. Ask for a triple try the, fries & duck tacos!
Max & Dan deserve an award for delivering a quality night life scene, followed by a uniquely crafted brunch that delivers a taste that is hard to find in CHA (even the side of fruit is worth trying)!
Love this place and the people who work and run the show here! Perfect for a Friday night on the town with your friends & best Sunday brunch in town for the whole family. Great beer selection too!
Richard RudezOctober 17, 2016Awesome food at the Sunday brunch. Very popular spot for the downtown locals. Get there early if you don't want to wait for a table. The beermamosa was tame and tasty. Great tasting food was a comment
Vivien RodriguezJanuary 15, 2015The menu is to die for. All fresh, local ingredients and very healthy. Love the quinoa salad and the fries! Mixed drinks definitely for the person who loves to taste alcohol. Lovely infused liquors.
Nate EApril 9, 2015Gave it a second go. It's an amazing place to hang out and the food was delicious this time. Get some small plates and share a little bit of everything. I like the tapas feel of the small plates.
Jake HuckesteinFebruary 19, 2017I had the pork belly dish with grits, and OMG!!!! It was sooooo good! The venue was great and server was very nice! Bit of a wait, but for good reason.
- Terry SloanMarch 20, 2016This was our 1st trip to the Squirrel. We sat at the outside bar and Blake was our bartender. He was great and suggested the Cuban tacos and fried chicken. It was great as was the cold beer on tap.
Tony XerriMay 9, 2022Absolutely stunning! The Karage grits bowl was unlike anything I've ever had. It was delicious. Beautiful space and staff was very nice.
RootsRatedDecember 19, 2013The Flying Squirrel is an incredible addition to the city's nightlife. In my opinion, this is Chattanooga's world-class bar. Read more
Taylor RussellApril 4, 2014Badass beer selection! They may only have 21 taps, but the quality of what's on tap is top notch! The food is scrumptious as well!
This Is My SouthSeptember 6, 2014The Crash Pad, and its accompanying restaurant The Flying Squirrel, are LEED certified. Crash Pad is a hip hostel for hikers and travelers with free local breakfast. Read more
Tuwana CommonsApril 28, 2017Sunday brunch is my favorite! I love to sit upstairs on the comfy couches, listen to the live music, have brunch and drink mimosas!
Michael MelliApril 10, 2016This place seems trendy and the sit-anywhere vibe annoys me for a venue this size and as busy as it is, but the Cuban tacos were fantastic, so I forgot about all that.
Small plate portions, so grab a friend and share a few of them. Maybe one of the best scallops I've EVER had. And all the cocktails are deeeelish!
Yadira MaganaOctober 4, 2015Great atmosphere! Amazing food and drinks. Was here for brunch and they had live music.
Lauren DeBerrySeptember 29, 2015Great brunch spot! Delicious sandwiches & they have the best Shrimp & Gritz! And Sunday's they have $12 Mimosa Cartes! Divine!
Ryan RussellJuly 20, 2013The food is good and the space is very cool. While some of the drinks are nice (good Bloody Mary on Sunday), they are very weak. Stick with beer and enjoy the design.
Watermelon old fashioned is really good. The garlic fries could kill the entire twilight vampire clan.... They are delicious!
Geneva StegallMay 9, 2013The duck tacos are delicious, amazing, and I will come back again, again, again for them.
Jake PryorMay 11, 2013Nice atmosphere, friendly people. New place so expect a wait, just shows Chattanooga... If you build it, we will come.
During the summer you will wish they had invested $100 to get some fans on the inside. It's a sauna since its all glass. Fans are outside oddly.....
FYI : the Scallop...is exactly that-ONE scallop! If you're hungry....you may want to pass this one up!
Awesome atmosphere. Especially when it's warm out. Probably the best bar in town.
Jessica MDecember 8, 2013Tried a few items off the menu. The meatballs and chicken fingers were great, but portion size is small.
Chattanooga Property Shop/ Keller WilliamsNovember 3, 2013Small food... Order the Opportunist and the Seeing Stars. Outdoor heaters make this a great outside bar.
Constance DuncanDecember 2, 2014You have to try the Lavender Martini 🍸 #madewithcucumber #bartenderblakeisveryfriendly
Enzo's MarketDecember 8, 2013Try the Paleo-friendly Sweet Potato Hash served for Sunday Brunch-delicious!- Half off wine night on Tuesdays - and the Cuban tacos are excellent.
- Nate EMay 11, 2013The food is ok, decent at best. The portions are entirely too small for the price. Eat somewhere else before or after coming if you're hungry.
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- Tue–Thu
- 5:00 PM–2:00 AM
- Fri–Sat
- 5:00 PM–3:00 AM
- Sun
- 10:30 AM–3:00 PM
(423) 602-5980
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