The Big Chill and Grill

📍 Gay bars in Chattanooga

8.7

The Big Chill and Grill stands out as a beloved local spot in Chattanooga, blending exceptional food with a lively, inclusive atmosphere. Known for its attentive service and creative menu—from perfectly seasoned steaks to standout daiquiris—the restaurant excels in both quality and presentation. The welcoming vibe, paired with occasional drag performances, makes it a go-to for social gatherings and memorable evenings.

With a full bar offering a diverse selection of drinks and a well-curated decor, the venue balances comfort and energy. While some may find the restrooms dated, the overall experience shines through consistently fresh ingredients and a warm, engaging environment. Whether for lunch or an evening out, it delivers a satisfying mix of great food and entertainment.

Features and services of The Big Chill and Grill

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • No-contact delivery
  • Delivery
  • On-site services
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Bar games
  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great dessert
  • Karaoke
  • Live performances
  • Quiz night
  • Serves local specialty
  • Sport

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Dancing
  • Food
  • Food at bar
  • Happy-hour drinks
  • Happy-hour food
  • Healthy options
  • Late-night food
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Spirits
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Bar on site
  • Toilet

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cosy
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Tourists
  • Transgender safe space
  • University students

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free of charge street parking
  • Free parking lot
  • Paid parking lot
  • Paid street parking

Pets

  • Dogs allowed outside

The Big Chill and Grill is in position 1 out of 8 in gay bars in Chattanooga

Customer Reviews

★★★★★
★★★★★

The Big Chill and Grill has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on over 2371 reviews on Google

Michelle Michaud

Wow, I hadn't been here in 10+ years. So when a girlfriend suggested we eat lunch here, I was like, sure let's see what they've got these days. I was shocked and pleasantly surprised with everything. I know this sounds silly, but my water glass was painfully clean! I ordered the Gyro and asked to swap out the fries for a starter salad and they did not charge me an upcharge like so many restaurants do. The salad was fantastic. My Gyro was meaty, fresh hot and tasty - I love a good Gyro. My GF got the meat and three with the chopped steak burger. She said it was delish. I will be back and will bring my hubby. BTW, our server Tristin was fantastic -- great service and great to look at! Bathrooms while serviceable and clean are old and dingy, but I gather this place sees a lot of people in and out of there.

Michelle Michaud ☆ 4/5
Cynthia Frazier

The food was excellent!! My steak was cooked to perfection and everything was seasoned well. The drinks, the vibes, the service was awesome. The after dinner show was so much fun!!! This is an excellent spot to hang out and have fun!

Cynthia Frazier ☆ 5/5
LATO2

Stopped in n for a quick lunch. Was told the food was excellent and fresh…..SPOT IN! My wife ordered the Chicken Salad Croissant fresh and very good. The portion was large and ended up taking half of it home. I ordered the Cuban Sandwich, which was served on fresh roll and full of flavor. Highly recommended! Nice decor and a full bar with a large selection of Bloody Mary accompaniments.

LATO2 ☆ 5/5
P Guice

I've been a couple of times and the food is pretty good. Nothing special but sometimes that's alright. This place really shines with the daiquiris. They are delicious! Also, the service is really nice and attentive.

P Guice ☆ 5/5
Shelby Wease

I was visiting Chattanooga for work, and had an evening to explore, when I found out my community was doing DRAG BINGO just down the road from my hotel.....got dressed so fast! Not only was there a WALL of different daiquiri machines, the staff was super attentive and the queens were spectacular. There was even a church group in attendance as support! All of this fabulousness and the have delicious food! Truly a wonderful evening! 10'....10's....10's across the board!

Shelby Wease ☆ 5/5
Morgan

My friends and I's favorite hang out spot. The food is high quality for fair prices and the service is always perfect. No other bar compares to Big Chill and their welcoming environment, not to mention the fun drag events making each weekend a reason to look forward to.

Morgan "Em" ReAnn ☆ 5/5
P LJ

07/14/22 We came for dinner. They didn't have any lemonade so my kids drank orange juice and my husband & I drank water (so disappointing). The dip was okay. My husband said his coleslaw was very dry (driest we've ever tasted). I did not like my Mahi mahi tacos at all..something in them tasted like they came out the fridge (if u know what I mean, so I removed the fish and ate some pieces with A1 sauce, but thank God the fries were really good, cause if not I would've starved, but one of my daughter's said she loved her steak and salad. I wasn't impressed with this place so I may not visit again.

P LJ ☆ 3/5
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Information about The Big Chill and Grill

Address

The Big Chill and Grill is located at 103 Cherokee Blvd., Chattanooga, TN 37405, United States

Phone

The phone number of The Big Chill and Grill is +1 423-267-2445

Website

The website of The Big Chill and Grill is: bigchillchatt.com

Business Hours

Monday: 11:00–23:00
Tuesday: 11:00–23:00
Wednesday: 11:00–23:00
Thursday: 11:00–23:00
Friday: 11:00–00:00
Saturday: 11:00–00:00
Sunday: 11:00–23:00

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