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Neutral Ground

Name: Neutral Ground
Address: Chattanooga, TN, US
Telephone: +14233205269
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A Modern Afro-Creole Restaurant in Chattanooga, TN. Brunch

10/25/2026

🍂 We’re wrapping up our Fall Flavors Week with a dish that’s all about comfort, tradition, and a little Southern soul!
Today’s feature is Chef Kenyatta’s Collard Green & Black-Eyed Pea Soup with Cornmeal Dumplings!

Tender collard greens, hearty black-eyed peas, and soft cornmeal dumplings come together in a savory broth for a dish rooted in Southern culinary heritage. Simple, nourishing ingredients that tell a story of tradition, family, and the comfort of a home-cooked meal.
That’s a wrap on our Fall Flavors Week! Which of our featured dishes would you most like to try? Let us know in the comments!

10/24/2026

Today’s Fall Flavors Feature is turning up the heat! It’s Chef Kenyatta’s Blackened Catfish with Nigerian Red Stew.🔥 
Bold, smoky, and packed with flavor, this dish brings together the rich culinary traditions of the American South and West Africa. Perfectly seasoned, blackened catfish meets a hearty Nigerian-inspired red stew for a delicious combination of spice, warmth, and comfort.
A beautiful example of how Chef Kenyatta brings different culinary traditions together to create something uniquely Neutral Ground! 

10/22/2026

We’re popping up at High Point tonight!
Join Chef Kenyatta and the Neutral Ground team for Brews Over Broad at High Point Climbing - Chattanooga | Riverside | Cleveland on the terrace! 
We’ll be serving up walking tacos and more while you enjoy an evening of climbing, music, and good company. 
📍 219 Broad St., Chattanooga 📅 Tonight, October 22 ⏰ 6 PM until close 
Come hungry, bring your friends, and we’ll see you there! 

10/21/2026

Day 2 of our Fall Flavors Week is bringing a little cozy comfort to your feed!
Today we’re featuring Chef Kenyatta’s Potato Leek Soup! 🥔 
Creamy, comforting, and full of delicate, savory flavor, this classic soup brings together the earthy richness of potatoes and the subtle sweetness of leeks. Simple ingredients transformed into something special and just the kind of warmth we crave as the weather cools down! 

10/19/2026

A look back at our West African Cultural Night in collaboration with Cocoa Cafe!
From bold West African flavors to meaningful connections around the table, this evening was a celebration of the stories, traditions, and community that bring us together through food.
A huge thank you to the Cocoa Cafe team for partnering with us and to everyone who joined us for this special experience. We loved sharing a little of what makes West African Cuisine so unique, and we can’t wait to create more moments like these! 

10/15/2026

As we get closer to opening the doors of Neutral Ground’s new home, we’re looking for passionate, hardworking individuals to join us in bringing our vision to life!
We’re hiring for several positions across our kitchen, front of house, and leadership teams:
Kitchen: Sous Chef, Line Cook, Dishwasher
Front of House: Bartender, Server, Host
Leadership: General Manager 
Whether you’re an experienced hospitality professional or looking for your next opportunity in the industry, we’d love to hear from you! Apply through the link in our bio!

10/14/2026

At Neutral Ground, shopping and sourcing locally is an important part of what we do! 🌱

We’ve built a longstanding relationship with our friends at Gaining Ground Grocery. They do a fantastic job of sourcing high-quality, locally grown produce and connecting Chattanooga’s kitchens with local farmers.
Here’s a little behind-the-scenes look at what preparing for a Neutral Ground event looks like, from sourcing fresh ingredients to bringing them to the table! Follow along for more behind-the-scenes moments!

10/12/2026

We’re in the October Food Issue of Chatter Magazine!
Neutral Ground’s Yakamein was featured as one of Chattanooga’s standout eats, with a special shoutout to Chef Kenyatta Ashford and his passion for the foodways of New Orleans.
As we get closer to opening the doors at 801 Dodds Ave, it means so much to see the food and stories behind Neutral Ground continuing to find their way to new audiences.
Thank you to the Chatter Magazine team for the feature.

09/15/2026

Neutral Ground and Cocoa Cafe are coming together on October 2 and 3 for a night that traces the line between Louisiana’s Afro-Creole cooking and West African tradition, Chef Kenyatta’s food alongside drinks crafted by Cocoa Cafe. 
You’ll get a first taste of the menu heading to Neutral Ground’s new home on Dodds Avenue, five courses, and every ticket helps fund the work Cocoa Cafe is doing right here in South Chattanooga. 
7:00 PM both nights. $85 a ticket. 
Tickets are live now, link in bio.
Cocoa Cafe Chattanooga

09/11/2026

Game day just got easier. 🏈 
Our signature Afro-Creole dishes are now handheld and tailgate ready, from smoked wings to our brand new Triple Threat curry. Whether it’s a Friday night tailgate or a victory celebration after the final whistle, we’ll build a menu sized to your crowd. 
And for our McCallie Blue Tornado families and team members: you save 5% on every game day order all season long.
Inquire or email today to book yours. 

Address

Chattanooga, TN

Opening Hours

Wednesday	11am - 3pm
Thursday	11am - 3pm
Friday	11am - 3pm
Saturday	11am - 3pm

Telephone

+14233205269

Website

http://www.neutralgroundchatt.com/

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