Fresh Catch, Every Day
Fresh Seafood Every Day in Downtown Chattanooga
Craving quality seafood in downtown Chattanooga? City Cafe Diner on Broad Street serves fresh fish, shrimp, crab, and seafood platters 24 hours a day. From classic fried fish to grilled seafood dinners, every dish is cooked to perfection.
About Us
Your Downtown Chattanooga Seafood Restaurant
City Cafe Diner has been serving seafood in downtown Chattanooga on Broad Street since 2003. We’re the seafood restaurant where freshness meets flavor, available any time of day.
Quality seafood starts with proper preparation and cooking. From golden fried catfish to perfectly grilled salmon, our downtown kitchen prepares each seafood dish with care.
Located in the heart of downtown Chattanooga on Broad Street, we’re the perfect seafood spot for anytime you’re downtown and craving quality seafood.
Our Downtown Restaurant
Serving Seafood in Downtown Chattanooga Since 2003
City Cafe Diner was built on serving food that people love, and seafood has always been a menu favorite at our downtown location. From families enjoying fried fish dinners to seafood lovers ordering grilled shrimp platters, our Broad Street restaurant has been the spot for quality seafood meals.
We believe that great food is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be shared with friends, family, and the community we're proud to serve.
Walk into our downtown Chattanooga seafood restaurant and you'll smell fresh seafood cooking, see generous platters being served, and experience the care we put into every dish. Whether you're here for Friday fish specials or ordering your favorite seafood dinner, every plate shows our commitment to quality. Our 24/7 hours mean seafood is always available in downtown Chattanooga. Craving fried shrimp at lunch? We're frying. Need a seafood platter at dinner time? We'll prepare it fresh on Broad Street.
The Downtown Seafood Experience
Dining on seafood at City Cafe Diner's downtown Chattanooga location means getting exactly what you're craving. From the first bite of crispy fried catfish to the last piece of tender grilled shrimp, we prepare every detail to make your seafood meal satisfying.
Our Commitment
City Cafe Diner is committed to serving quality seafood with proper preparation and generous portions. From frying fish to golden perfection to grilling seafood just right, we prepare dishes that keep seafood lovers in downtown Chattanooga coming back.
Golden Fried Fish
Try our fried catfish, cod, or tilapia fried to a golden crisp with a light breading that lets the fish flavor shine through at our downtown Chattanooga location. Served with hush puppies, coleslaw, and your choice of fries or baked potato. Every fish dinner comes with all the sides you expect on Broad Street.
Fresh Shrimp Every Way
Order fried shrimp golden and crispy, grilled shrimp with garlic butter, or popcorn shrimp perfect for sharing at our downtown location. Try our shrimp basket with fries and hush puppies, or get a full shrimp platter with all the sides. Every shrimp dish is cooked fresh when you order on Broad Street.
Crab Legs & Seafood
Enjoy sweet crab legs served with melted butter, or try our seafood boil with shrimp, sausage, corn, and potatoes seasoned just right at our downtown Chattanooga location. Every crab and seafood order comes hot and ready to crack into on Broad Street.
For our complete seafood menu, visit our menu page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Downtown Chattanooga: 511 Broad St, Chattanooga, TN 37402
Chattanooga Lee Highway: 7641 Lee Hwy, Chattanooga, TN 37421
Cleveland TN: 919 25th St NW, Cleveland, TN 37311
Holiday hours very per location. Please, check our updated Google Maps hours.
At this moment we do not. However if you have a big group we appreciate a call ahead to help us accommodate you quicker.
We have 300 options on the menu with most of the items made to order. Please, check the menu before your visit. Let your server know and we will try our best to fit your needs.
Absolutely. We do have kids menu for dine in only.
We own a bakery where we bake all these amazing desserts.
To order a cake, please, call or visit the most convenient location.
We can also reserve a cake with a couple days of advance notice.
Unfortunately, we cannot ship cakes at this time. If you any questions feel free to contact us.
We are always looking for new team members.
Please stop by and apply in person at the location of your choice.
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Why Choose City Cafe Diner for Seafood in Downtown Chattanooga?
City Cafe Diner serves quality seafood with proper preparation and generous portions in downtown Chattanooga. Here’s why seafood lovers choose our Broad Street location:
- Fresh preparation – Every seafood dish cooked fresh when you order
- Variety – Fish, shrimp, crab, oysters, and seafood platters
- Cooked right – Golden fried or perfectly grilled
- Open 24/7 – Seafood available any time in downtown Chattanooga
- Downtown convenience – Located on Broad Street near hotels and attractions
- Complete meals – Every platter comes with all the sides
Our Locations
Downtown Chattanooga
Hours: OPEN 24/7
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Open 24 hours
Open 24 hours
Open 24 hours
Open 24 hours
Open 24 hours
Open 24 hours
Open 24 hours
Lee Highway Chattanooga
Hours:
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
6:30 am – 12 am
6:30 am – 12 am
6:30 am – 12 am
6:30 am – 12 am
6:30 am – 1 am
7 am – 1 am
7 am – 12 am
Cleveland TN
Hours:
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
7 am -12 am
7 am – 12 am
7 am – 12 am
7 am – 12 am
7 am – 1 am
7 am – 1 am
7 am – 12 am