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Countryside Cafe

8223 Mahan Gap Rd, Ooltewah, TN 37363-9713
423-344-8646
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Ranked #1 of 32 restaurants in Ooltewah
Price range: €5 - €5
Cuisines: American
Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine
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Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine
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Chattanooga, Tennessee
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12 reviews 12 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013 NEW

Yes it's crowded, and we often have to stand in line outside the door, but the experience and the food is worth the wait. Basically, all of the food is great, and the service is superb, but I go to the Countryside Cafe primarily for one thing--pan-fried okra. You'd think, this being the South, that pan-fried okra would be a... More

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Chattanooga
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3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013 via mobile

Like I said only my mom and my sweet little granny can make better chicken and dumplings. Also had crowder peas, au grautin potatoes and fried okra. All was fantastic large portions and served hot. Large bowl of dumplings with quite bit of chicken, white meat not just dark. You can find cheaper meat and threes but not better. I... More

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Warner Robins
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35 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

We usually like to try at least one new restaurant when we go to Chattanooga. We saw good reviews on this restaurant so we gave it a try. The food was amazing... it was all good. So much so that we went back our second night and ate there again. My wife had all vegetables and I had a different... More

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Peachtree City, Georgia, United States
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38 restaurant reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

Trip Advisor nails it again. This was right on the money. Just like your mama used to make provided she lived south of the Mason-Dixon line. Perfect Sweet Tea. Great Country Fried Steak. Best gravy I have had in a long time. Carrot Souffle, who knew? Yellow Hominy, Collards, Broccoli Raisin Salad, Broccoli Souffle and Watermelon! Everything spot on. And... More

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Fayetteville, Georgia, United States
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25 reviews 25 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

This place has very friendly workers and very good down home cooking!! Fresh veggies, good selection, generous portions, at a good price! There are always daily specials of meats and vegetables on the board along with the big selection in the menu. Great place to eat!

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Harrison, Tennessee
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30 restaurant reviews
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22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2013

If you like fantastic food and great service, the Countryside Cafe is the place for you. Everything is home cooked with loving hands and it shows. I had a delicious prime rib dinner for $13 and my wife had fresh trout. Both were delicious. The owner stopped by our table and chatted for a good 5 minutes or so. He... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2013

Wow. Chicken tenders, fried okra, and coleslaw was absolutely delicious! Friendly. Clean. Fast without feeling rushed. Worth the country drive to eat here. Come early because it's popular!

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Chattanooga, Tennessee
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2013

Great comfort food. Tons of choices....they have a specials board with about 8 different entrees and about 15 different sides. This is in addition to their regular menu! Everything from wood roasted chicken to meat loaf to prime rib was available tonight. Sides included squash casserole, fried okra, mashed potatoes, deviled eggs and more. Always a good home-cooked meal.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2013 via mobile

Traveling thru Chattanooga to Gatlinburg looking for a place to stop for lunch and boy did we find it! Everything on the menu is home cooked and wonderful! My husband had the country fried steak and I had the "Boasted" Chicken, both were delicious! Service was excellent and with a smile! Ended the meal with a slice of the buttermilk... More

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Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States
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58 reviews 58 reviews
26 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 December 2012

This is a fantastic meat and three restaurant with tons of choices from locally grown food in season. They have trout , our local fish, as well as fabulous homemade desserts. It is just like going to your grannies or your favorite aunt's house complete with the warm welcome and the prompt and friendly service. I had a veggie plate... More

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