Business Description from the Web
Continental Bistro in turn-of-the-century mansion offers upscale Italian cuisine and rich, house-made desserts. Upstairs and downstairs dining rooms as well as outdoor terrace seating provide a casual, colorful atmosphere with spectacular river views. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
Consisting of three bed and breakfast homes, the Maclellan House, CG Martin House, and Thompson House (Bluff View Inn) are the epitome of turn-of-the-century elegance and modern convenience. Conveniently located adjacent to several restaurants, shops and museums as well as many downtown attractions such as the Tennessee Aquarium and the Creative Discovery Museum, the Bluff View Inn offers...
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Providing an exceptional view of the Tennessee River, this fine establishment is a treat for the eyes as well as the palate. The experience is a culinary bistro delight with a definite Italian flair. A perfect example is the Cioppino, a wondrous blend of salmon, shrimp, calamari, mussels and tomatoes perfectly seasoned with saffron and served with freshly made risotto. This, as well as an...
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Editorial Reviews from the web
The Scene The Bluff View Inn consists of three Victorian homes previously occupied by prominent residents of the old town of Chattanooga. The collection of houses is a living museum, and the area they reside in an art lovers' dream ... art is everywhere in this charming neighborhood, from its numerous restaurants and shops to its abundant galleries and sculpture gardens. The...
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on April 21, 2009, (Edited May 23, 2004)
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This is a very pretty place with the most beautiful furnishings. It's located in the Bluff View art district just down the street from the Hunter Museum and surrounded by galleries and restaurants. I would say if you have the extra money to spend it's a very nice inn.
Back Inn Cafe has a fantastic breakfast menu, and their lunch menu is great as well - though it's widely varied with things like grilled chicken salad, salmon with fried green tomato and asparagus, or a bento box filled with a California roll and squid salad, they do it all well, and serve it impeccably. Though they don't have it printed, they do a kids' menu, which is the same as their...
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I have stayed at the inn a few times. The area surrounding the inn is beautiful and scenic, the food choices (particularly breakfast) in the nearby areas is outstanding. Landscaping and exterior features are great. The staff at all of the locations up in the general area are also wonderful - friendly and so helpful ( I mention all this because I understand most of the entire Bluff View...
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