Saint Elmo

lookout foothills · 37409

Saint Elmo is what Chattanoogans recommend when they want to sound like locals. Tucked at the foot of Lookout Mountain, it trades Southside's brewery sprawl for a quieter grid of bungalows, a single walkable main drag, and the Incline Railway tourists treat as a ride and residents treat as a commute. The dating math favors hikers, climbers, and anyone who thinks a Sunday at Sunset Rock counts as a second date. The honest catch: nightlife thins out fast after ten, the rental stock is tight, and the mountain's gravity pulls couples toward outdoorsy by default. Charming, slightly conspiratorial about itself.

$42,926

median income

$1,341

median rent

The data

Saint Elmo by the numbers

Median individual income in Saint Elmo is about $42.9k.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
The median renter in Saint Elmo pays about $1,340 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

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17 spots across Saint Elmo

Saint Elmo
Dining
Tony's Pasta Shop & Trattoria
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 4,474
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
212 High St, Chattanooga, TN 37403
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 4,474 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Tony's Pasta Shop & Trattoria.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 9 PM
Tue11 AM to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat11 AM to 10 PM
Sun11 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
College students · Family-friendly · Groups
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
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Saint Elmo
Dining
Elsie's Daughter
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.8 · 1,906
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
1404 Rossville Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37408
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 1,906 Google reviews
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$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Elsie's Daughter.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 to 11 PM
Tue4 to 11 PM
Wed4 to 11 PM
Thu4 to 11 PM
Fri4 to 11 PM
Sat10 AM to 11 PM
Sun10 AM to 11 PM
Parking
Paid parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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Saint Elmo
Dining
Malone's - Chattanooga
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 1,196
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
2094 Hamilton Pl Blvd, Chattanooga, TN 37421
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 1,196 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Malone's - Chattanooga.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 10 PM
Tue11 AM to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 11 PM
Sat10 AM to 11 PM
Sun10 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Curbside pickup · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Contact
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Saint Elmo
Dining
Giardino
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 965
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
2503 Westside Dr, Chattanooga, TN 37404
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 965 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Giardino.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 to 9 PM
Tue5 to 9 PM
Wed5 to 9 PM
Thu5 to 9 PM
Fri4 to 9 PM
Sat4 to 9 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
Saint Elmo
Activity
International Towing & Recovery Museum
Museum★ 4.8 · 946
Wheelchair access
Find it
3315 Broad St, Chattanooga, TN 37408
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 946 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at International Towing & Recovery Museum.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon9 AM to 5 PM
Tue9 AM to 5 PM
Wed9 AM to 5 PM
Thu9 AM to 5 PM
Fri9 AM to 5 PM
Sat9 AM to 5 PM
Sun9 AM to 5 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
Saint Elmo
Dining
St. John's Restaurant
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 930
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
729 Chestnut St, Chattanooga, TN 37402
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 930 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at St. John's Restaurant.
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Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 to 9 PM
Tue5 to 9 PM
Wed5 to 9 PM
Thu5 to 9 PM
Fri5 to 9:30 PM
Sat5 to 9:30 PM
Sun5 to 9 PM
Parking
Paid parking lot
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Saint Elmo
Dining
The Tap House
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 830
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
3800 St Elmo Ave #114, Chattanooga, TN 37409
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 830 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Tap House.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Tue11:30 AM to 8 PM
Wed11:30 AM to 9 PM
Thu11:30 AM to 9 PM
Fri11:30 AM to 9 PM
Sat11:30 AM to 9 PM
Sun11:30 AM to 8 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
College students · Family-friendly · Groups
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
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Saint Elmo
Drinks
Imbibe Chattanooga-Wine Spirits Beer
Wine store★ 4.7 · 722
Wheelchair access
Find it
1616 Broad St, Chattanooga, TN 37408
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 722 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Imbibe Chattanooga-Wine Spirits Beer.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon9:15 AM to 9 PM
Tue9:15 AM to 9 PM
Wed9:15 AM to 9 PM
Thu9:15 AM to 9 PM
Fri9:15 AM to 10 PM
Sat9:15 AM to 10 PM
Sun11:15 AM to 7 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Call Site Maps
Saint Elmo
Drinks
Lo Main
Bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 449
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
2315 E Main St, Chattanooga, TN 37404
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 449 Google reviews
Split the bill
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 12 AM
Tue11 AM to 12 AM
Wed11 AM to 12 AM
Thu11 AM to 12 AM
Fri11 AM to 2 AM
Sat11 AM to 2 AM
Sun11 AM to 12 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
Saint Elmo
Dining
Alimentari Cucina e Bar
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.2 · 375
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
801 Pine St, Chattanooga, TN 37402
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.2★ from 375 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Alimentari Cucina e Bar.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon6:30 AM to 10 PM
Tue6:30 AM to 10 PM
Wed6:30 AM to 10 PM
Thu6:30 AM to 10 PM
Fri6:30 AM to 10 PM
Sat6:30 AM to 10 PM
Sun6:30 AM to 10 PM
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
Saint Elmo
Drinks
The Woodshop
Bar$$$$★ 4.8 · 235
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
5500 St Elmo Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37409
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 235 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Woodshop.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue5 to 10 PM
Wed5 to 10 PM
Thu5 to 10 PM
Fri5 to 11 PM
Sat6 to 11 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
Saint Elmo
Drinks
Canopy Coffee and Wine Bar
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 147
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
814 Scenic Hwy, Lookout Mountain, TN 37350
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 147 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Canopy Coffee and Wine Bar.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon7 AM to 6 PM
Tue7 AM to 6 PM
Wed7 AM to 6 PM
Thu7 AM to 7 PM
Fri7 AM to 7 PM
Sat8 AM to 7 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
Saint Elmo
Cafés
The Hot Chocolatier - St Elmo
Dessert shop★ 4.7 · 132
Wheelchair access
Find it
5525 St Elmo Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37409
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 132 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at The Hot Chocolatier - St Elmo.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue8 AM to 6 PM
Wed8 AM to 6 PM
Thu8 AM to 6 PM
Fri8 AM to 6 PM
Sat9 AM to 6 PM
Sun9 AM to 4 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
Call Site Maps
Saint Elmo
Drinks
JMac's - Vino & Vinyl
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.8 · 102
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
608 Georgia Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37402
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 102 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at JMac's - Vino & Vinyl.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue4 to 10 PM
Wed5 to 10 PM
Thu5 to 11 PM
Fri5 to 11 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Saint Elmo
Drinks
Mean Jeen’s
Bar$$$$★ 4.8 · 87
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
1800 E Main St, Chattanooga, TN 37404
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 87 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Mean Jeen’s.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 PM to 2 AM
Tue4 PM to 2 AM
Wed4 PM to 2 AM
Thu4 PM to 2 AM
Fri4 PM to 2 AM
Sat12 PM to 2 AM
Sun12 PM to 2 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
Saint Elmo
Drinks
Scenic City Wine
Wine store★ 5 · 87
Wheelchair access
Find it
3933 St Elmo Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37409
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
5★ from 87 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Scenic City Wine.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue11 AM to 7 PM
Wed11 AM to 7 PM
Thu11 AM to 7 PM
Fri11 AM to 7 PM
Sat11 AM to 7 PM
SunClosed
Dining
In-store shopping · Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Call Site Maps
Saint Elmo
Drinks
Fifty Fifty Wine and Martini Bar
Bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 61
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
43 Station St, Chattanooga, TN 37408
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 61 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Fifty Fifty Wine and Martini Bar.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 to 10 PM
Tue4 to 11 PM
Wed4 to 11 PM
Thu4 to 11 PM
Fri4 PM to 1 AM
Sat11 AM to 1 AM
Sun11 AM to 8 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps

Saint Elmo

Saint Elmo by the numbers

Local date spots

Tony's Pasta Shop & Trattoria

Elsie's Daughter

Malone's - Chattanooga

Giardino

International Towing & Recovery Museum

St. John's Restaurant

The Tap House

Imbibe Chattanooga-Wine Spirits Beer

Lo Main

Alimentari Cucina e Bar

The Woodshop

Canopy Coffee and Wine Bar

The Hot Chocolatier - St Elmo

JMac's - Vino & Vinyl

Mean Jeen’s

Scenic City Wine

Fifty Fifty Wine and Martini Bar

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