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Four Chattanooga Restaurants Earn 2025 MICHELIN Guide Recognition
Four local restaurants earned spots in the 2025 MICHELIN Guide American South while other establishments adjust operations on the Southside and elsewhere.
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Four Chattanooga restaurants earned recognition in the 2025 MICHELIN Guide American South. Easy Bistro, Main Street Meats, Little Coyote and The Rosecomb received the honors according to a guide published by Paste Magazine.
Michelin-Recognized Restaurants
The four spots stand out in the local dining scene. Easy Bistro, Main Street Meats, Little Coyote and The Rosecomb each appear on the 2025 list for the American South. Visitors and residents can reference the Paste Magazine guide for additional details on these restaurants.
Fine Dining and Long-Standing Options
Whitebird operates inside The Edwin and focuses on updated Appalachian farm-to-table classics. Alleia sits on the Southside and has served rustic Italian dishes since it opened in 2009. Both locations appear in visitor resources from Visit Chattanooga and Southern Living as established choices for diners seeking specific styles of cuisine.
Southside Updates and New Openings
Flying Squirrel on the Southside has closed. Its owners opened Ernest Chinese at the same location. The new restaurant operates Monday through Friday from 5pm to 9pm and stays open until 10pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Mac’s was temporarily closed as of January 2025. The business continues to hold popup events and plans to open a new location in the future.
Practical Considerations for Diners
Anyone planning a meal can check current hours and availability directly with each restaurant. The listed sources, including Visit Chattanooga and Caitlyn’s Adventures, provide starting points for locating addresses and menus. Diners may also follow updates on popup events from Mac’s through local channels while the new location is prepared.
These details reflect the current state of several Chattanooga restaurants based on the available information. The 2025 MICHELIN recognitions highlight Easy Bistro, Main Street Meats, Little Coyote and The Rosecomb. Whitebird continues its focus inside The Edwin. Alleia maintains its Southside presence since 2009. Ernest Chinese has replaced Flying Squirrel with the stated hours. Mac’s maintains popups during its temporary closure. Residents and visitors can use these facts to plan outings while confirming details directly with the venues.