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The Big Chill and Grill

Google (2380) 4.5
Tripadvisor (62) 4.1
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Visitors frequently praise the venue for its extensive menu, good food quality, and attentive service, with many enjoying the daiquiris and happy hour. However, several reviewers express concern and dissatisfaction regarding the presence of children during adult-oriented entertainment like drag shows, and some mention a decline in food quality and service.

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Address
103 Cherokee Blvd., Chattanooga
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+1 423-267-2445
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About this place The Big Chill and Grill

The Big Chill and Grill is a locally owned bar and restaurant on Cherokee Boulevard in Chattanooga's North Shore. It is a gay-friendly mainstream spot, not a gay bar: a mixed local crowd comes for comfort food, a full bar and regular karaoke and trivia nights. The owner is known for being hands-on, and it shows in the service people mention. There is a heated smoking patio at the back, which matters if you or your group smoke. With well over 2,000 Google reviews at 4.5, it is one of the better-known casual places on the North Shore. Hours aren't listed here, so check before heading over late.

Features

Gay Gay-friendly (straight venue) LGBTQ+ All Happy Hour Karaoke Drag shows Casual Food served Smoking Area Outdoor Patio Pub/Tavern LGBTQ+ owned Walk ins welcome Pub Themed parties Outdoor terrace No dress code Outdoor smoking only

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4.5
★★★★★
2,380 reviews

Based on 2,380 Google reviews.

Deanna Turner
Deanna Turner Jun 2026
★★★★★

The atmosphere was amazing. Good food and fantastic adult beverages. Service was top notch 👌.

Brandy Gordon
Brandy Gordon Jun 2026
★★★★★
T Money
T Money Jun 2026
★★★★★

Nice vibe friendly staff great drinks & food

Tim Cope
Tim Cope Jun 2026
★★★★★
Chella Vargas
Chella Vargas Jun 2026
★★★★★

drag bingo was so much fun and the drinks and food were amazing! I got the Caesar steak salad and the steak was perfectly done and a hugeee portion!

Melodye Zimmerman Homes Assistant
Melodye Zimmerman Homes Assistant Jun 2026
★★★★★

My chicken salad melted and spicy fries were great. We had a big group, and we were will taken care of. Great food and great service. We'll be back.

Michael Carlson
Michael Carlson May 2026
★★★★★
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Last updated on 5 November 2026

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