Off The Grill by Chef Q — Restaurant in Chattanooga

After hearing about Chef Q for years, I finally decided to visit. All I can say is...I should have come earlier. As I approached the restaurant, I could see the smoke billowing from the grill out back. My mouth began to water. Since my family was undecided on what we wanted, we ordered the sampler dinner. This dinner came with three meats, two sides, and corn muffins. Enough food for four people. The ribs were perfectly kissed with smoke. The pulled pork was moist and full of flavor. The beef brisket was like none I've ever tasted...simply the best! Our sides were smoked mac and cheese and coleslaw. I think Chef Q's Grandma made the mac and cheese because it's definitely home made. I highly recommend everyone within a one day drive make a visit to Off the Grill by Chef Q! You'll be...

I had the absolute pleasure of trying this spot while visiting Tennessee, and I’ll be dreaming about it. The smoked turkey was insanely juicy and flavorful—it didn’t even need BBQ sauce (and I usually drown my meat in it). The brisket was fall-apart tender and packed with smoky goodness.

The greens might be the best I’ve ever had—no exaggeration. I don’t even like mac n cheese, but their smoked mac n cheese was incredible. The ranch beans were bold, perfectly cooked, and full of flavor. And the sweet tea? The only one I’ve ever had that rivals my auntie’s, and that’s sacred territory.

I live in California, so sadly I can’t come back regularly—but I’d seriously consider moving for this food. That’s how good it was. An unforgettable meal and overall...

I really wanted to like this place after reading all the great reviews online, but unfortunately, it was a huge disappointment. There’s no indoor seating, which is ok for the summer but we went there in January. My partner was really craving burnt ends so he ordered them. They came out quickly but once I tried a bite, I had to immediately spit it out. These were not at all burnt ends but merely pork riblet that had been cut into pieces. My partner took a couple of bites and then threw them into the trash. Customer service was sorely lacking. The man who took our order smiled at us but seemed irritated that we were there. Maybe we just ordered the wrong thing or went during the wrong season but I would not recommend this...