This Incubator kitchen features local chefs and showcases their abilities. We had brunch and it was delicious! I had a New Orleans style English muffin with spicy sausage, scrambled eggs, cheese, and a unique fresh salsa, while my wife had a traditional eggs, bacon, grits, and hashbrowns. We also tried the apple cider donuts and they were to die for. They also feature a very different cocktail menu, so definitely a win in my book. Go give this place a try!

Best food we had in Chattanooga! We came for Sunday brunch. Our mouths were wide open when looked at the cocktail menu. Upstairs a blues band was jemmin’. Innovation is an understatement eight he cocktails. All four were outstanding. Including an mule with CBD gummy. Biscuits with rhubarb and peach jam were classic and excellent. Shrimp salad appetizer had a kick and each of the 8 ingredients danced. The 4 dinners were outstanding. Subtle flavors delicately arranged for your palate to explore. Sauces on point! When you take a bike your eyes close and you have a moment. Next your eyes open wide with amazement, and you start pushing your plate to friends with insistence to share. The service was on point! Chef came out to check on his guests. A memorable meal in a memorable place.

Unique concept with incredible food, this is undeniable. Space is much bigger than you'd imagine from the outside. You just want to try everything on the menu! Clunky ordering and payment system makes this review not review not get 5 stars. Both parties had trouble ordering and then paying properly though the qr code setup. The tech is convenient, but the delivery was not.

The concept of this restaurant and bar excited my wife and I very much. The food and drink surpassed our expectations. The chefs represented in the menus impressed us with quality, creativity and an experience we will remember for a long time. Highly recommend!!!!

I’ll get right to it. From the time we walked in, until we left, there was not a moment that we were not absolutely amazed. Stacey greeted us and she is such a gracious host and wonderful ambassador. Allison was our server and she was especially engaging, patient and kind. We chose to eat from the Neutral Ground menu and Allison painted the perfect picture for every item on the menu we inquired about. We went with the West African Red-Red, Brisket Meatball Yakamein and the NOLA Hot Sausage Po Boy, all of which were jaw-dropping delicious and so rich with flavor. The drink menu includes a drink created by each of the staff and are excellent. The entire staff were so warm and welcoming, our evening ended with a staff member offering to take our photo beside the Christmas tree. Look for Lupita Nyongo’s review, she describes it better than I ever could.

Awesome incubator on a Chattanooga main artery, MLK Jr. Blvd. Foodie culture that isn't pretentious, with amazing drink concepts. Staff is extremely knowledgeable, providing tailored pairings for your palate. Go try whatever is seasonal on the menu today, you won't be disappointed!

Love this place and Lil Oso!

I cannot express how much you should include Proof on your visit to Chattanooga. Be sure to get reservations before hand. Proof's unique concept brings some of the best food to you from multiple chefs/bakers under one roof. Their cocktails are unique and on point. The price is very reasonable and I couldnt believe our experience there cost us so little. We had a great drink master that night, and glad we chose to sit at the bar. Will recommend this spot to any friend visiting Chattanooga.

I came to Chattanooga for the first time last week from Atlanta, and I can say that this restuarant is by far one of the most interesting restaurants that I've ever been to. Currently, Proof's Bar and Incumbator consist of 3 different restarants: Neutral Ground (where we ate from), Lil Oso and Poppytons Patisserie. The restuarant has a resident program for chefs where they can practice their craft before opening their own restaurant. The vibe is upscale ecletic with comfortable contemporary modern seating and urban art. While there is no dress code, you should definitely dress for a nice dinner. I had the fried oysters and peanut lo mein. We had a flight of whiskey as well. Next time we are in Chattanooga, we will definetly come back and sit upstairs. For more food reviews, follow me @thebougiefoodie

Love the concept of having multiple chefs under one roof. We ate off of Chef Kenyatta’s menu and the flavors were superb. I highly recommend the peanut garlic noodles! We also got some drinks and the desserts from Poppyton’s to die for. I would give 5 stars but the short black chairs you all have are not built for larger bodies. They were super uncomfortable, I recommend replacing them. Other than that, my experience was amazing.

Absolutely amazing space with exciting concepts, delicious food and drinks, and a great staff!

🤘 I want someone to go floral and make a rosewater Gimlet

What a pleasure to meet Chef Kenyatta today. We had a hard time choosing what to order but everything we ordered was amazing. A beautiful presentation and tasted great. Thank you for such a delightful brunch. We can not wait to come back for the full menu. Don't miss out on trying the delicious food and fun craft cocktails.

Forget the Covid explanations, this place is excellent. For an incubating operation, those who can see past the nose on their face can tell this place is heading in the more than right direction and passed the norm already. Run, don’t walk, to try this location out and check out this awesome operation.

LOVED the atmosphere. Really captured the feel of the city downtown. Laid back with a low roar of conversation. Everyone was being respectful of the space. The staff was friendly and accommodating and the food was perfection! Also the price was right for the experience. I will be back and I highly recommend!

Best restaurant in Chattanooga. Long post alert! If you don't want to read it all, here's what you need to know: * Spectacular authentic New Orleanian cuisine * Deliciously inventive cocktails * Top notch service with genuine, kind people My family and I went to Neutral Ground today for brunch. We have been extremely cautious about going to restaurants since the pandemic hit, and this was probably only the 6th time we've sat down in a restaurant since this all started. We called on our way to see if we needed reservations to sit outside (still haven't sat inside since last May). They said no, and when we pulled up, we saw that they had already set up the table for us, complete with a small fire pit to keep us warm. They are very careful about COVID. Everyone is required to wear a mask, temp checks at the door, and they take your first name and number for contact tracing, all of which was very appreciated. The ambiance is very trendy, kind of like a modern take on a high end 60s bar. Excellent drink menu as well, and they are happy to make anything for you. Ok, the food. We ordered the standard breakfast for our three kids, which consisted of scrambled eggs, hash browns, smoky bacon and creamy grits. The staff went ahead and split up the meal evenly on three small plates, and it was more than enough for them. My kids are fairly picky eaters, and they are every bite! If you have small kids, you know how rare that is! Speaking of kids, the restaurant is very kid friendly. My wife got the breakfast sandwich, which had spicy sausage and eggs on an English muffin served with plantain and sweet potato chips. It was amazing! The sausage tasted slightly like chorizo, but with a flavor all its own. I ordered the catfish and grits and it was perfect. The catfish tenders were fried perfectly; crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside. The grits were fluffy and creamy with a melt in your mouth sauce on top. All garnished with thinly sliced fresh jalapeños to give it an extra depth of flavor and spice. SO GOOD. We got some apple cider donuts and strawberry hand pies for dessert and both were truly great. The donuts were soft and sweet, while the pies were flaky and light. What the chef is doing at Neutral Ground is extremely unique in Chattanooga: his food is authentic to New Orleans, yet he makes it his own. This is the third time I've eaten here, and the first time we have all sat down in the restaurant. We love many of the restaurants in town, but in my opinion this one can't be beat for its combination of service, ambiance and food.

Neutral Ground is currently in the test kitchen at Proof, and I can’t say enough good things. They have just started serving brunch on Sundays and you’d think they’ve been doing it for years based on the delight that is the Murasaki Hash. In the spirit of a true incubator, a new Ethiopian restaurant (Adey’s) will join Neutral Ground in the test kitchen, giving you twice the reason to enjoy the atmosphere and cocktails at Proof!

Amazing! I got the Murasaki potato & farm egg hash from Neutral Ground. Delicious flavor, artistic presentation, great service & cozy atmosphere. Can’t wait to come back!

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The mushroom sandwich is CRAZY. I'm HOOKED. THE CRUNCH AND SEASONED TASTE OF THE MUSHROOMS IS AWESOME. TO SAY THE LEAST THE SHREDDED SLAW AND ADDED FLAVORS OF THE STUFF ON IT MAKES YOUR TONGUE SLAP YOUR MIND AND REMIND YOU OF PURE PLEASURE. 100 STARS FOR ME. I know GREAT food . I cook very well myself. Thanks, Chef Kenyatta for having great consistency with my favorite sandwich. LadyJ. Baking Chef

Really great service and atmosphere. The drinks were tasty and well done. I’ll be adding it to my list of favorite cocktail spots in Chattanooga.

We had a great time. Toby was great and the Cajun Catfish po-boy was the best I have ever had.

We would give it 6 stars if possible. Very comfortable, fantastic food, catfish was to perfection. Then you add service, all our needs were anticipated and met before we requested. It was honestly one of our best experiences in some time. Thank you guys for making us feel so well during these complicated times.

Neutral Ground/Proof bar has THE best bowl in Chatt with the Brisket Meatball Yakamein! Sit down in front of this bowl and I promise you a religious experience. Next level menu and great cocktails. Don’t come tho I want this place all to my self lol👍🏽

Very busy place on the weekend. Make sure to make a reservation. Good concept with multiple chefs representing different cuisines. Feels like popup restaurant concept. Great cocktails and ambiance but we could not enjoy the good view of the reservation since we sat in the far back corner. (We didn't have a reservation) great outdoor option and live music. Good place to bring your four legged friends as well. Staffs are friendly but bit slow since they were really busy. Overall it's a cool place to have dinner and fun!

I met the chef and he came over with a delicious pastry we ordered and explained the dish to us and what to expect. The style of the place had great vibes. Customer service superb. The pic is not of the pastry but something my daughter ordered. We will be back for sure! I forgot to mention the food was great as well as my mimosas 😋

A great blend of low key and swanky. Very friendly staff. We’ll be back!

Can't wait to go again.

Really excited about a new cocktail bar in Chatt! The atmosphere is on point, and there will be a chance to experience new food and drinks often. I am also looking forward to see what new beverage and restaurant biz will come out of having a launchpad like Proof!

Great concept Stacey is the bee knees

Love the variety of options - we’ve been with adults and older kids, the bar is always on point. Neutral Ground always has really unique, delicious food. I really miss the poptarts from Poppytons! It seems like the desserts sell out early in the week.

Never been here. But that will very change soon. Anyone and any business that's chooses to be on the right of history gets my time and my money.

Great menu and cocktails. Relaxed but upscale ambiance. Support local food entrepreneurs! *edit for misspelling*

I love the concept behind this: fostering small businesses and creativity in the food and drink industry. The food was absolutely wonderful, and the drinks were all tops. I also appreciate the thoughtfulness that they're taking in regard to COVID19 safety, and that the patio and atmosphere were just lovely. I'm looking forward to my next visit (hopefully soon!)

Atmosphere is nice, service is great but food is different and little lacking for the price. No sides and wrapped in paper for Po Boys. Well made but just lacking seasoning and spices.