Palace Food

At Public House, we believe that a good restaurant should feel like coming home. Our story began in 2009 when our founder, Nathan Lindley, returned to his hometown of Chattanooga and founded Public House. This was a place where his down-home roots and fine dining finesse could meet in the middle. Over the past ten years, we have offered customers a comfortable gathering place to enjoy dishes made from trusted ingredients and cocktails that are as vibrant as Chattanooga itself. Our space in Warehouse House Row balances the old and the new, the familiar and the unexpected.

Nathan Lindley's journey in the culinary world started early, working at Rock City right here in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He later honed his skills in Frank Sitt's legendary kitchen at Bottega Cafe. After moving to Birmingham, he learned from the godfather of Southern food himself. Lindley would later learn the ins and outs of opening restaurants when he helped a friend and fellow Bottega alum launch a now-national concept. He opened upscale contemporary restaurant St. Johns with college friend Danny Lasseter, as well as its bar side and sister concept The Meeting Place a few years later. Lindley also opened a lunch cafe called Cafe Bella, the Watermark Restaurant in Nashville, and two locations of Il Primo in the Chattanooga area.

Public House has always been special to Lindley, however, where the menu tells so much of the story of his career in food and hospitality. From the pimento cheese recipe adapted from Frank Sitt's cookbook, fried chicken patterned after Blackberry Farms' recipe to pot roast inspired by his brother's stint working under Tom.

Our commitment to using local farms, spirits, and hospitality is reflected in every dish and cocktail we serve. Whether you're looking for a casual meal or a special occasion venue, we strive to provide an experience that is both satisfying and welcoming. So, come on in and let us treat you like family.

Private Dining

For a more refined dining experience, our private party venue offers professional service in a casually elegant dining room. It's the perfect choice for your corporate or private event. Learn more about our private dining options and let us help you plan an unforgettable experience.