Fine Dining Downtown Chattanooga

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Our Philosophy

Southern Roots. Modern Hands. Historic Soul.

At the turn of the 20th century, this building welcomed travelers and city leaders alike. Today, it welcomes you. Executive Chef Patrick Sawyer honors Southern tradition while pushing every plate toward something new — seasonal ingredients, intentional technique, moments worth remembering.

From the Kitchen

The Craft

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Heirloom Greens

Heirloom Greens

Shaved fennel, citrus supremes, candied pecans, champagne vinaigrette

Salumi Board

Salumi Board

Cured meats, marinated olives, house pickles, grilled crostini

The Spread

The Spread

A glimpse of what's possible from the kitchen tonight

Gundlach Bundschu

Gundlach Bundschu

Sonoma heritage, six generations of craft

Chef plating food at St. John's Restaurant
The Kitchen

"We cook what the season gives us. Every dish is a conversation between tradition and right now."

Executive Chef Patrick Sawyer brings two decades of Southern fine dining to St. John's, balancing reverence for heritage techniques with a restless curiosity for what's next. The menu changes with the seasons. The standards never do.

— Chef Patrick Sawyer, Executive Chef

From the Bar

Handcrafted Cocktails. Seasonal Craft.

Seasonal sours, drinks that change with the kitchen, and barrel-aged old fashioneds worth savoring. Every pour is intentional.

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Creeper Trail cocktail

Creeper Trail

Lemon, passion fruit, and mint. Finished with a hint of cayenne spice and Tajin rim.

Garden of Good and Evil cocktail

Garden of Good and Evil

Me pink peppercorn gin, cardamaro, lemon, strawberry, arugula

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Sun–Thu 5–9pm Fri–Sat 5–9:30pm Smart Casual

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