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Answered: 11 of Chattanooga’s best summer patios

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The porch at Old Gilman Grill is like a Parisian café. (Photo: NOOGAtoday)

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Last week, we asked you to tell us about the best patios in Chattanooga now that the weather is getting warmer.

It turns out, NOOGA has some great patios for sipping a cold beer, cocktail (maybe an Aperol Spritz?) + enjoying a nice dinner. Some patios are even great for quiet reading + others are great for big groups of loud people.

We’ll be using your responses to create a guide to patios in the near future. In the meantime, here are some of your responses. We can’t wait to kick up our feet and bask in the sunshine. ☀️

Patios

Rembrandt’s Coffee House — 204 High St.

Rembrandt’s Coffee has a lovely patio.” Faith Y.

Brewhaus — 224 Frazier Ave.

“Brewhaus has a great view, good drinks, a chill environment.” — Treston T.

“I think the Brewhaus has the best patio because of the spectacular view. There are surprisingly few places that you can have a drink and watch the sun go down over the river in Chattanooga.” — Cody G.

Edley’s Bar-B-Que — 205 Manufacturers Road

Edley’s BBQ has a big deck and you can smell the smoker.” — Treston T.

Big River Grille & Brewing Works — 222 Broad St.

“It was surprisingly nice sitting outdoors at Big River Brewing the other evening after a movie. The food and beer were great, and the people watching along Broad, with a mix of tourists and locals, just added to the entertainment.” — Fran M.

Pickle Barrel — 1012 Market St.

“Pickle barrel. Great atmosphere and fantastic food and cocktails!” — Karla P.

OPA — 249 River St.

“Definitely OPA because it comes with amazing food!” — Emma F.

State of Confusion — 301 E. Main St.

State of Confusion if you’re in the mood to people watch.” — Melanie M.

1885 Grill — 3914 St. Elmo Ave.

1885 Grill. You sit under actual trees and look up at Lookout Mountain.” — Dale K.

Old Gilman Grill — 216 West 8th St.

“Old Gilman Grill has a great patio seating area.”@foodandfoodphotography

“We recently had family in from California. We visited both Whitebird and Gilman Grill. Each were great for patio eating with very different atmospheres. ”Kathy P.

Boathouse Rotisserie & Raw Bar — 1459 Riverside Dr.

“Boathouse is #1 in my book. Sitting out on the deck and watching the Tennessee River. Life can’t get any better!” — Sandi E.

Foodworks205 Manufacturers Road

“Foodworks is just finishing up their new deck and it looks amazing—can’t wait to get brunch and enjoy the new deck!” — @foodandfoodphotography

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