Tapas/Small Plates in Chattanooga

Tapas and small plates dining invites you to eat differently—ordering multiple dishes to share, tasting a range of flavors and techniques in a single meal. These restaurants build their menus around smaller portions and shared formats, whether that means Spanish-style cured meats and olives, inventive bites that play with technique, or globally inspired plates designed for grazing.

Browse listings below to find spots that match your mood: casual standup venues ideal for an evening out, intimate tables built for conversation, or restaurants where small plates are the main event. Each brings its own approach to the format—some rooted in tradition, others experimental. Click through to see what draws you in.