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Participating restaurants

Participating Restaurants

Some of Chattanooga’s finest restaurants and chefs are supporting the Tennessee Aquarium’s new sustainable seafood program, Serve and Protect.  Unlock the healthy benefits of seafood by trying the recipes provided by Alton Brown and some of Chattanooga’s top chefs at home. 
  

212 Market 
212 Market Street
(423) 265-1212
Chef, Susan Moses

Inspired by Jack Lupton’s gift to the Tennessee Aquarium, the Moses family reclaimed a brownfield site two blocks away & opened 212 Market in 1992. The restaurant’s seasonal menus feature locally grown foods & sustainable seafood.

 

Bluewater Grille
224 Broad Street
(423) 266-4200
Chef, Scott Eiselstein

Bluewater Grille brings passion for fresh seafood to Chattanooga with a unique décor and atmosphere in an inviting space for casually sophisticated dining.

 

Easy Bistro & Bar
203 Broad Street
(423) 266-1121
Chef,  Erik Neal

Chattanooga meets Old World comfort food. Easy offers the best of French Bistro dining: delicious yet affordable, stylish yet friendly.

 

Hennen’s
193 Chestnut Street
(423) 634-5160
Chef, Josh Wool

Over 30 Wines by the glass, fresh seafood delivered daily.

 

St. John’s Restaurant
1278 Market Street
(423) 266-4400
Chef, Daniel Lindley

Quality, ambiance, attention to detail, comfort and much more typically only found in large cities around the world arrived in Chattanooga, Tennessee in the fall of 2000. This is St. John's Restaurant. Welcome.

 

Porter’s Steakhouse
827 Broad Street
(423) 643-1240
Chef, John Palacio

Experience a unique twist on the ordinary, created with a blend of the finest ingredients, contemporary cuisine, and family-style service. Porter's philosophy is to serve simple preparations with the best available ingredients.

 

Broad Street Grille
1201 South Broad Street              
(423) 424-3700
Chef, Matt Pinner

A believer in farm fresh dining, the Broad Street Grille is one of the region’s premier restaurants and features upscale, casual Southern Regional Cuisine enhanced by global flavors. 

 

About Alton Brown

Alton Brown uses his celebrity chef status to teach people that what you put on your plate matters. His quick wit and unusual food preparation techniques showcase seafood choices that many people may have never tried before. Your taste buds will thank you.
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Why It Matters To You

Our ocean makes life on land possible, providing most of our oxygen, governing weather and climate and providing food. A healthy ocean needs a richly diverse web of life. Unfortunately, human appetite for a few species of fish has upset the balance of nature. Learn how to make wise seafood choices that will benefit our ocean.
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Take Action

We’re glad you’re passionate about helping improve the health of our oceans. Making wise seafood decisions is just the beginning. There are a number of ways you can act, and lead others, to protect life from our backyards to the saltwater world downstream.
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Participating Restaurants

Some of Chattanooga’s finest restaurants are actively supporting the Aquarium’s new “Serve and Protect” program. Local chefs will present sustainable choices at their establishments in the near future. Wait staff, trained by Alton Brown, will be ready to help patrons find delectable sustainable seafood choices on the menu.
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Seafood Recipes

Alton Brown has developed some savory seafood recipes specifically for the Aquarium’s “Serve and Protect” program. New recipes are posted regularly so check back often.
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Alton Brown Signed Cookbooks

While in Chattanooga, Alton spent some time behind the scenes at the Aquarium to sign some of his best-selling books for our gift shop. Full of “Altonisms,” cooking tips, trivia and science-of-food facts, each one is the perfect addition to your kitchen.
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