Amada Tapas

4.6

318 Reviews

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Neighbourhood gem
Romantic

Amada is a tapas and wine bar on the southside of downtown Chattanooga. "Amada" is a female name of Spanish origin meaning beloved/loveable woman. We serve traditional Spanish plates that honor the seasonal, local ingredients of the area while celebrating southern simplicity and hospitality.
Our Mission: Do right and exceed expectations.
At Amada, we lead by putting people first. We strive to provide the best possible dining experience for our patrons while showcasing Spanish dishes, wines, and techniques. Amada's beverage menu displays signature sangrias and cocktails, a Spanish forward wine list, and local beers on tap!

Amada hosts a perfect dining experience for celebrations, date night, or just a fun night out of the house! We look forward to serving you. Cheers!

Additional information

Location
1413 Chestnut St, Chattanooga, TN 37402-4420
Phone number
(423) 654-3816
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish
Hours of Operation
Sun 12:00–21:00 Dinner Tue–Sat 17:00–22:00
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Experiences

A SURPRISE Celebration for Coy's 30th!
US$76.00 per person
Prepaid
22 Mar 2025 only
Cheers to Thirty: Join us to Celebrate Coys 30th! We are so excited to invite you to a special evening as we SURPRISE Coy for his 30th birthday! Parking: There is free parking available in the lot behind Real Estate Partners, located at 525 W Main St, Suite 101, Chattanooga, TN 37402. We can't wait to celebrate this milestone with you and make it a night to remember!
Scenic City Wine Pairing Dinner
US$120.00 per person
Prepaid
27 Mar 2025 only
Join us at Amada Tapas and Wine on March 27th for a four-course wine pairing dinner in partnership with Scenic City Wine. The dinner will feature six unique wines from the portfolio of Rare Wine Co. paired with shrimp cocktail, scotch quail egg in lamb, carpaccio, arugula salad, Ny strip, chargrilled octopus, & a strawberry cake roll. Ticket price is $120/guests including taxes/fees and a 20% gratuity is added at checkout. We look forward to serving you!

Popular dishes

Golden BeetsUS$11.00
pistachio picada, lemon ricotta
EndivesUS$13.00
figs, pickled pears, whipped goat cheese, sherry gastrique, pistachios, pomegranate
Carpaccio Roll UpUS$15.00
whipped goat cheese, pine nut verde, dijon dressing, capers, chives, balsamic
Fried Deviled EggsUS$8.00
hot sauce, dill, house seasoning
Patatas BravasUS$8.00
crispy potatoes, house seasoning, bravas , aioli
Crab CakesUS$20.00
blue crab, cucumber dill aioli, lemon
CroquettesUS$12.00
rotating mix of the day
Seared CauliflowerUS$10.00
romesco verde, tahini sauce, parmesan
Basque Street CornUS$10.00
cotija, cilantro, chipotle aioli, seasoned lime
Saffron MusselsUS$15.00
saffron, white wine, shallots, butter
Chargrilled OctopusUS$18.00
pico de gallo, mojo amarillo, cilantro
Spicy Garlic ShrimpUS$15.00
garlic oil, serranos, fresnos, jalapenos
Seared ScallopsUS$26.00
rosemary lemon butter, sherry gastrique, chives
Rack of LambUS$28.00
herb crust, apple butter, dark chocolate red wine reduction, vegetables
Shrimp CocktailUS$15.00
cocktail sauce, lemon

Dessert

Chocolate BudinoUS$8.00
dark chocolate, whipped cream, chocolate shavings
Churro PuffsUS$8.00
cinnamon sugar, chocolate sauce

Sangrias

White SangriaUS$10.00
white wine, seasonal fruits, vermouth
Red SangriaUS$10.00
red wine, seasonal fruits, vermouth

Seasonal Libations

Amada G+TUS$12.00
gin, elderflower tonic, juniper berries, gooseberries
OscuraUS$12.00
tequlia, averna, orange liqueur, orange bitters, cocoa chiptole rim
Pink NegroniUS$14.00
gate 11 gin, bonnanto, la pivon vermouth, lemon wheel, cherry
HibikissUS$12.00
vodka, hibiscus simple syrup, lemon, elderflower, lemon wheel, conversation heart

Draft Beer

Peroni - Italian Lager - 5.1%US$5.00
Chattanooga Brewing - Chestnut Street Brown Ale - 6.2%US$6.00
Blue Moon - Belgian-Style Wheat Ale - 5.4%US$5.00
Hutton & Smith - Igneous IPA - 7.2%US$6.00
Bearded Iris Brewing - Homestyle IPA - 6.0%US$7.00
Pacifico - Mexican Lager - 4.0%US$5.00
Estrella Galicia - Spanish Lager - 5.5%US$5.00
Wiseacre Tiny Bomb - Pilsner 4.5%US$5.00

Wines

By the Glass Wines

Los Monteros Cava US$8.00
macabeo - Penedes, Spain
Grand Balloon RoseUS$10.00
'21 gamay, malbec, cab franc - Loire Valley, France
Vicinus US$8.00
'22 arinto, azul, trajadura - vinho verde, portugal
Les Voltes US$10.00
'22 chardonnay - Rhone Valley, France
A Veira Do Mar US$11.00
'20 albarino - Rias Baixas, Spain
Bodegas Arraez CanallasUS$9.00
'21 tempranillo, monastrell - Valencia, Spain
Bodega VerdeUS$10.00
'22 garnacha, syrah - Carinena, Spain
Hermanos Pecina CosechaUS$12.00
'20 tempranillo - Rioja, Spain
Nicolas BarreyreUS$12.00
cabernet blend - Bourdeaux, France

What 318 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

East Tennessee
Best Ambience
East Tennessee
Healthy
East Tennessee
Great for fine wines
East Tennessee
Romantic
Chattanooga / Cleveland
Best Food
Chattanooga / Cleveland
Best Service
Chattanooga / Cleveland
Best Ambience
Chattanooga / Cleveland
Good for groups
Chattanooga / Cleveland
Healthy
Chattanooga / Cleveland
Neighbourhood gem
Chattanooga / Cleveland
Great for fine wines
Chattanooga / Cleveland
Romantic
Chattanooga / Cleveland
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Amada Tapas is a charming gem in Chattanooga, offering "exquisite decor, excellent food and cocktails, superb service!" Guests rave about the "amazing tapas, friendly staff, and beautiful ambiance." Known for its "delicious Spanish food and wine," the restaurant is perfect for dates or gatherings. Don't miss the "fried deviled eggs and octopus!"

318 Reviews

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Max
Alabama2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dates are fantastic, actually everything was great
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OpenTable Diner
E. Tennessee1 review
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excelent service, nice and organized place. The restaurant is located in very calm area, easy to find and parking.
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Jim
Atlanta4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed our experience. We had a selection of Tapas and wine, all the food is creative and tasty. Our server was excellent as well.
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Marsha
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service is excellent. I reccomend this restaurant.
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OpenTable Diner
Atlanta1 review
5.0
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dinner was amazing. Each dish paired with the perfect sauces. Drinks were top shelf. Everyone was great. Will definitely go again!!
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Brian VIP
E. Tennessee5 reviews
4.0
Dined on 13 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our 1st time in. Gayla, the owner, greeted and seated us promptly. Very nice atmosphere and beautiful menu selections. Staff was very engaging. Food was outstanding as well. The only reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5, had to do with drink service. It took a little longer than it should and the drink was exceptionally small. My drink was simple, vodka tonic, but they kept bringing me soda. (which i hate) I did not complain, since the food was so good. I highly recommend!
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Paulina
E. Tennessee1 review
5.0
Dined on 6 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Celebrated a birthday and all of the food was delicious! Definitely did not disappoint. Our favorites were the garlic shrimp, asparagus and and the patatas bravas. The best dish was easily the grilled octopus. We went on a Wednesday night and it wasn’t busy at all, great service from our waiter as well. Would definitely recommend Amada Tapas!
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Jacob
Atlanta13 reviews
3.0
Dined on 2 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The plates looked amazing, tasted okay, and the cost wasn't too far out of line. Nothing other than the lobster grilled cheese, had much flavor at all. The octopus was good, but not in the top 10 that I've had. Not even top 5 in Tennessee. I'm not against it, but I'm also not sure if I would go back. Maybe.
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Barbara
Jacksonville1 review
3.0
Dined on 31 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Waitress was outstanding Spicy shrimp was more smoky flavor not what we expected
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OpenTable Diner
Western NC5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Consistent top notch service, food, and wine/cocktails!
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FAQs

Amada Tapas is rated 4.6 stars by 318 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

1413 Chestnut St, Chattanooga, TN 37402-4420

Additional information

Phone number
(423) 654-3816
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish
Hours of Operation
Sun 12:00–21:00 Dinner Tue–Sat 17:00–22:00
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Amada Tapas

Make a booking

Additional information

A SURPRISE Celebration for Coy's 30th!

Scenic City Wine Pairing Dinner

Crab Cakes

Seared Scallops

Charcuterie Board

Aperitivo

Marinated OlivesUS$8.00

Anchovy PintxosUS$10.00

Aperitivo BoardUS$15.00

Charcuterie BoardUS$24.00

Tapas

Golden BeetsUS$11.00

EndivesUS$13.00

Carpaccio Roll UpUS$15.00

Fried Deviled EggsUS$8.00

Patatas BravasUS$8.00

Crab CakesUS$20.00

CroquettesUS$12.00

Seared CauliflowerUS$10.00

Basque Street CornUS$10.00

Saffron MusselsUS$15.00

Chargrilled OctopusUS$18.00

Spicy Garlic ShrimpUS$15.00

Seared ScallopsUS$26.00

Rack of LambUS$28.00

Shrimp CocktailUS$15.00

Dessert

Chocolate BudinoUS$8.00

Churro PuffsUS$8.00

Sangrias

White SangriaUS$10.00

Red SangriaUS$10.00

Seasonal Libations

Amada G+TUS$12.00

OscuraUS$12.00

Pink NegroniUS$14.00

HibikissUS$12.00

Draft Beer

Peroni - Italian Lager - 5.1%US$5.00

Chattanooga Brewing - Chestnut Street Brown Ale - 6.2%US$6.00

Blue Moon - Belgian-Style Wheat Ale - 5.4%US$5.00

Hutton & Smith - Igneous IPA - 7.2%US$6.00

Bearded Iris Brewing - Homestyle IPA - 6.0%US$7.00

Pacifico - Mexican Lager - 4.0%US$5.00

Estrella Galicia - Spanish Lager - 5.5%US$5.00

Wiseacre Tiny Bomb - Pilsner 4.5%US$5.00

Wines

Los Monteros Cava US$8.00

Grand Balloon RoseUS$10.00

Vicinus US$8.00

Les Voltes US$10.00

A Veira Do Mar US$11.00

Bodegas Arraez CanallasUS$9.00

Bodega VerdeUS$10.00

Hermanos Pecina CosechaUS$12.00

Nicolas BarreyreUS$12.00

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Diners' Choice Awards

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