The Rosecomb — Restaurant in Chattanooga

Rosecomb has been one of my favorite bars since moving to Chattanooga. It’s been a great date night spot and a go to recommendation when friends ask where to go for a good cocktail. Unfortunately my girlfriends and I had a poor experience recently. It was their fist time and both are bar/restaurant owners from out of town, one of which had been following Rosecomb for a while and called it her “bar crush”. We got there somewhere past 9 and were handed food menus as we headed to the bar. We ordered martinis from one of the regular bartenders, and they were great. When another bartender came by to ask if we would like another round we said yes and that we would like to order food. This bartender, who might be a recent hire, told us that the kitchen was closed. When we asked what time it closed he said “like 30 minutes ago” and walked away. I was shocked that no one came by to mention the kitchen was closing, considering we had menus in front of us and the couple to the left (who came in after us) was just finishing up their order. On top of that, we wanted another round with the appetizers, but instead of any explanation or suggestions, the bartender just walked away. We ended up closing out and leaving, and my friend with the “bar crush” has no intentions of coming back. I usually don’t take the time to write these, but I know you all have a strong reputation and take your reviews seriously, so I hope you see this and can avoid a similar situation...

Ooooooo lots to say! I guess first off (and most timely) is that I am a long-time nanny and VERY much understand the beauty of being able to go to a restaurant that is child-friendly. But alas, many folks would like to enjoy an evening at a BAR without children around. The fact that someone (and their family members lol) left a negative review because they were turned down due to Rosecomb’s policy is so annoying. People — you are in CHATTANOOGA. Almost every place in town allows children. You have endless options. And I’m sure plenty of parents (& nannie’s!) walk into Rosecomb after a long day and take a deep breath and are happy to enjoy some peaceful adult conversation — it’s a welcome break from baby shark. So please, save your negative reviews because this place is perfect. The owners and the staff are delightful and pour their hearts into this establishment. The drink selection is incredibly thoughtful, the food is reliably great, and the garden????? stunning. Down the road I will certainly reminisce about the lovely dates I’ve had with my partner here — feeling welcomed and...

Many reviews here about the rudeness of the bar staff. Had m experience for sure. Male bartender and I came up with a made-up drink just for kicks, and then unbeknownst to me, he was getting ready to be finished with his shift (but was still behind the bar). When the female bartender asked if I wanted another drink, I politely said yes, and asked if she could nudge the male bartender so he could make the same off-menu drink that we just concocted together. She verbally accused me of not wanting her to make the drink because she was a female. Told me, "you don't think I can make the same drink because I'm a woman? That's fine, he can just totally make if for you". - To my FACE! When I didn't respond to this nonsense because I was on a date with my wife, she continued to fly off with her feminism dialogue and attitude, and my wife later told me it completely rattled her. Had nothing to do with not wanting a woman to make me a drink (are you freaking kidding me?). Completely ruined our date. I have never been treated like this at any restaurant in town....