The consistently mouth-watering dishes and friendly, relaxed atmosphere is what has become our standard. Our kitchen team are the real unsung heroes that prepare your favorite Southern coastal dishes. Get to know our Kitchen Manager Tim Macera and learn more about what he brings to table.

There is no shortage of events to enjoy or sights to see in the Scenic City, and Christmas time is no exception. While our area may be a little short on snow flurries, there is certainly no shortage of holiday events the entire family will enjoy. Whether you are looking to surround yourself in the magic of the lights this season, spin around the ice like they do in Rockafeller Center or simply do a little holiday shopping, Christmas in Chattanooga is a magical time of year.

Here are just a few of our favorite holiday events that tourists and locals alike are sure to enjoy.

You’ve heard the saying that it takes a village to raise a child, and the same can be said for operating a restaurant. It is truly a team effort to ensure that our food and drinks are consistently mouth-watering, our staff are trained and knowledgeable and our guests receive the best possible service and experience. Tara Imoto is one of the many people that keep the restaurant running smoothly each day. Allow us to introduce you to our co-General Manager, Tara.

With the iconic movie Fried Green Tomatoes drawing attention to the dish, it’s difficult to believe that the recipe wasn’t found in southern cookbooks prior to the 1970s. Fried green tomatoes were brought to the US by Jewish immigrants and became popular in the northeast and Midwest before Hollywood helped to define them as a Southern classic. While fried green tomatoes may not have originated in the south, we can’t argue with Southern Living magazine’s claim that, “It doesn’t get much more Southern than a plate of fried green tomatoes.”

Outside of the South, many would struggle to tell you what the fuzzy pod shaped vegetable was, let alone how to eat it. In this corner of the United States, okra is a delicacy and favorite on dinner tables for many, regardless of their socioeconomic status.

Breakaway Outreach is back for its 13th Annual Champions FORE Kids Golf Tournament! Mark your calendar and make plans to join us on Monday, October 16th at Black Creek Golf Club as we tee up for a great cause.

We are excited to give back to the Chattanooga community in a way that combines our love of food, drinks and music! We have partnered with our sister restaurant, The FEED Co. Table & Tavern and our friends at Be the Change Youth Initiative to host this year’s first Concert for a Cause in FEED’s private event space.

Like many other Southern favorites, biscuits and gravy were born out of necessity. The dish has been found on tables for decades, and quickly became a staple of Southern diets. The hearty, high calorie dish made a delicious, filling and inexpensive breakfast dish for laborers.

The history of the dish is debated, with some believing that it originated during the Revolutionary War while others trace the dish to Southern Appalachian lumber mills in the 1800s, hence the name sawmill gravy. Its readily available ingredients and hearty nature made it an affordable staple for the low-income working class.

Made iconic by Julia Sugarbaker in Designing Women, grits have become as synonymous with the south as brisket is to Texas. While grits have been a diet staple for many Southerners for centuries, the dish didn’t receive notoriety above the Mason Dixon until a 1985 New York Times published a recipe for shrimp and grits.

Celebrate with someone special at our annual Valentine’s Day dinner. Make your reservations now for Tuesday, February 14th for our special 4-course pre-fix dinner. The menu for the evening is specially prepared to highlight a few of our favorite southern dishes.

The sculpture perched just across from our patio was created by Charles Pilkey to represent the rich history and diversity of our quaint St. Elmo neighborhood.

Here’s a deeper dive into what the 37 figures represent:

Thanks for joining us at The Chattanooga Market for Scenic City Wings 2022! We had some fierce competition from The FEED Co. Table & Tavern, Southside Social, Party Fowl and Walk-Ons Sports Bistreaux, but our wings fried the competition.

We want to extend a warm welcome to the newest member of the 1885 Grill St. Elmo family, Ashley Kirby! While she may be new to St. Elmo, Kirby is a long-time member of the restaurant family. She started her career in the industry at only 15 years old, working as a host at Carrabba’s Italian Grill.

We are excited to partner again with the teachers and faculty at Calvin Donaldson Elementary School for a school supply drive and giveback night.

For the second year, we are proud to partner with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Chattanooga to spread awareness on the need for Bigs and Littles in our community.

Join us as we eat and drink for a cause! On Monday, May 23rd we will host a giveback night benefitting our friends at the Children’s Advocacy Center of Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit.

Owning a business is difficult. Owning and operating a business during the COVID pandemic has been extremely difficult and forced us to alter the way we operate. Owner Miguel Morales recently sat down with Chattanooga Business Trend to discuss entrepreneurship and what steps he took to ensure the safety and well-being of his employees and restaurants.

Our kitchen team works diligently to serve mouth-watering dishes day in and day out, but what they do wouldn’t be possible without our culinary partners. The dedication to their craft and the pride they take in their products is unparalleled. When it comes to taste, locally sourced ingredients are superior, and the difference can be found in each bite.

1885 Grill St. Elmo is turning 8 and its time to celebrate! Pop the champagne and cue the confetti its time for our annual patio party! We’re celebrating 8 extravagant years 1885 style!