State of Confusion

4.6

675 Reviews

$30 and under

Latin American

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Great for outdoor dining
Great for creative cocktails
Great for happy hour

State of Confusion features authentic dishes from Latin America, New Orleans, and the Carolina Lowcountry. We serve lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch, with takeout and delivery available. Multiple indoor and heated outdoor hangout areas offer you and your groups a variety of options for dining in and special events.

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Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Latin American, Low Country, Fusion / Eclectic
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri 4:00 pm–1:00 am Sat 2:30 pm–1:00 am Sun 2:30 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
(423) 760-3473
Website
https://www.soconfusion.com/
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Let State of Confusion bring the party to you! We provide turn-key catering and bar service: menu planning, staffing, logistics, etc. Contact us today to begin planning your next event.
Private party facilities
Our Pump House is a full Private Dining space, and is directly connected to an outdoor private patio space which can be transformed in any type of event possible. Our guest’s needs are met and events planned and executed with precision from the personalized menus, curated bar, and exceptional service. Contact us today to begin planning your event.
Private party contact
Private Dining Events: (423) 760-3473

Location
301 E Main St., Chattanooga, TN 37408
Neighborhood
Chattanooga
Cross street
Passenger Street
Parking details
Free parking in our private lot on the other side of Main Street Ink.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Made to Order Peruvian Guacamole$9.95
Avocado, Spicy Rocoto Chili, Tiger's Milk, Lime, Cancha Corn, Kiwichi, Plantain Chips, Corn Tortilla Chips
Aji Chicken Eggrolls$10.95
Pineapple Marinated Chicken, Aji Amarillo Sauce, Pineapple Sweet Chili Sauce, Confusion Sauce
Peruvian Lettuce Wraps$10.95
Citrus Marinated Chicken, Pineapple Sweet Chili Sauce, Confusion Sauce, Cancha Corn, Cotija Cheese, Sweet Potato
Fried Calamari Steak Strips$10.95
Lightly Breaded Calamari Steak Strips, Tomato Sauce
Fried Beef Tacos$8.95
Corn Tortilla, House Ground Beef, Pico de Gallo, Cholula, Iceberg Lettuce, Cotija Cheese
Sausage Platter$12.95
House Sausage, Andouille Sausage, House Beer Mustard, Grilled Bread
Sicilian Bread Avocado Toast$8.95
Tomatoes, Mixed Greens, Manchego Cheese, House Dressing
Potato Chip Nachos$10.95
House-made Chips, Pico de Gallo, Swiss American & Cheddar Cheese, Crema
Savory Monkey Bread$6.95
House Baked Bread, Cheese, and a Whole Lot of Goodness

Sandwiches & Burgers

All sandwiches served with choice of side

Fried Chicken Sandwich$11.95
Hand Battered and Fried Chicken Breast, House Pickles, Mayo
Nola Shrimp Po' Boy$10.95
New Orleans Style Baguette, Fried Shrimp, Lettuce, Tomato, Mayo
Traditional Muffuletta
Sicilian Bread, Provolone, Genoa Salami, Ham, Olive Salad
- ¼ Muff$11.95
- 1/8 Muff$8.95
House-Made Fried Bologna Sandwich$10.50
House-Made Bologna, Sharp Cheddar Sauce, Fried Egg
House Burger*$10.95
House Ground Beef, Swiss American Cheese, Sharp Cheddar, Peppercorn Mayo, Lettuce, Pickle, Tomato
Bison Burger*$14.95
Bison Patty, Swiss American Cheese, Sharp Cheddar, Lettuce, Tomato, House Pickles, Peppercorn Mayo
Club Sandwich$11.95
Stacked Turkey, Ham, Bacon, Cheddar, & Provolone, Lettuce, Tomato, Chipotle Mayo
Vegan Po' Boy$10.95
New Orleans Style Baguette, Wood Fired Vegetables, Green Pea Hummus, Pickles, Agave Herb Vinaigrette
Grilled Chicken Sandwich$11.95
Wood Fired Pineapple Marinated Chicken, Swiss American Cheese, Tomato, Iceberg Lettuce, House Pickle, Confusion Sauce
Confusion Melt$11.95
Pressed Baguette, House Bologna, Turkey, Ham, Swiss-American, Sharp Cheddar, Sweet Potato Mustard

Ceviche

We went to Peru, the birth place of ceviche to learn the art and want to share what we found

Peruvian Ceviche*$16.95
Corvina, Red Onions, Sweet Potatoes, Tiger's Milk
Mexican Ceviche*$14.95
Citrus Cured Mahi, Shrimp, Avocado, Salsa, Cotija
Fried Ceviche*$15.95
Lightly Battered Peruvian Ceviche, Lime Aioli
Avocado & Mahi Ceviche*$16.95
Mahi, Avocado, Red Onions, Sweet Potatoes, Green Tiger's Milk
Peruvian Ceviche Bowl*$18.95
Peruvian Ceviche, Rice, Cucumber, Cancha Corn
Ceviche Sampler*$27.95
Mexican, Peruvian, Fried, Avocado Mahi

Salads

Confusion Salad$10.95
Grilled Chicken, Egg, Tomato, Avocado, House Dressing, Bacon, Blue Cheese Crumbles
House Salad$3.95
Tomato, Bacon, House Dressing, Blue Cheese Crumbles

Entrées

Crispy Pan Seared Chicken$14.95
Sautéed Lightly Breaded Chicken, Pecan Pesto Beurre Blanc, Citrus Marinated Tomatoes, House-Cut Fries
Traditional Jambalaya & Rice$14.95
Shrimp, Chicken, Andouille Sausage, Spicy Tomato Broth, Rice
Plancha Chicken$15.95
Seared Pineapple Marinated Chicken, Yellow Rice, Grilled Vegetables
Skirt Steak Chimi*$19.95
Chimichurri, Hand-Cut Fries, Grilled Vegetables
Low Country Shrimp & Grits$16.95
Sautéed Shrimp, Grilled Andouille Sausage, Roasted Tomatoes, Delta Grind Cheese Grits

Desserts

Mini Snickers Pie$3.95
Mini Lemon Cream Pie$3.95
Mini Chocolate Cream Pie$3.95
Trio of Desserts$10.95
One of each mini dessert
Peruvian Lucuma Ice Cream$4.95
We Found Something Else in Peru. Made From Brazilian Lucuma Fruit

Sides

$3.95

Hand-Cut Fries
Wood Fired Vegetables
Confusion Potatoes
House-Made Potato Chips
Asparagus
Yellow Rice
Steamed Rice

Specials

Red Beans and Rice
Red Beans, onions, peppers, celery, ham, and andouille sausage served with steamed rice
- Cup$4.95
- Bowl$6.95
Catfish Po' Boy$13.95
Catfish filet breaded and deep fried, lettuce, tomatoes, and remoulade on Niedlov's bread. Served with choice of side
IPA Ceviche*$16.95
Our Mexican ceviche mixed with Hutton & Smith Igneous IPA. Topped with avocado, cilantro, and puffed kiwichi. Served with tostadas
Grilled Pork & Apples$22.95
Wood fired pork tenderloin, braised pork belly, roasted apples and onions, topped with an apple reduction. Served with asparagus and Confusion potatoes

Seasonal Rotating Beers

ask your server for pricing

Docs Brown Ale
Naked River. Available in Draft
Cosmic Turtle
Naked River. Available in Can
Oatmeal Porter
Carolina Brewery. Available in Draft
Peanut Butter Milk Stout
Tailgate. Available in Draft

Cocktails

$10

Confusion Cider
Fireball whisky, hot apple cider, house-made ginger syrup, orange juice
Confusion Hurricane
A classic straight out of New Orleans with rum, Grenadine, and fresh OJ, pineapple, and lime juice
House Expelled Sugarcane Mojito
A classic perfected. Rum, muddled mint and lime, soda water, and fresh sugarcane juice pressed in-house
Main Street Mule
Our twist on a classic. Made with bourbon, fresh lime, house-made ginger syrup, and Frangelico
Draft Margarita
Tequila, fresh lime, and Gran Gala. Crisp. Perfect
Ranch Water
A refreshing cocktail from south-of-the-border featuring Tequila, Naranja, fresh lime juice, and Topo Chico sparkling mineral water
Moscow Mule
Vodka, fresh lime, house-made ginger syrup over crushed ice. Served in a signature copper mug
Post Prohibition Old Fashion
Muddled orange, luxardo cherries, benchmark bourbon

What 675 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

East Tennessee
Kid-friendly
East Tennessee
Great for outdoor dining
East Tennessee
Lively
Chattanooga / Cleveland
Best Value
Chattanooga / Cleveland
Good for groups
Chattanooga / Cleveland
Healthy
Chattanooga / Cleveland
Hot spot
Chattanooga / Cleveland
Great for outdoor dining
Chattanooga / Cleveland
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

State of Confusion offers a lively atmosphere with "absolutely magnificent food" and "excellent service." Guests love the vibrant outdoor seating and unique dishes like skirt steak and ceviche. While some mention slow service and limited menu options, many rave about the "BEST and interesting food combinations." Free parking is a plus!

675 Reviews

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Neda
E. Tennessee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Good food and great menu with many options . We tried a couple of stakes which were flavorful.
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Sean
Seattle
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Took my mother her and she loved the Trout. I had the Jambalaya was fantastic. Great drinks and service as well.
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Ron
E. Tennessee
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
My wife and I had been wanting to go for a while so we finally made the effort. They have outdoor and indoor seating which is nice, we chose indoor due to the weather. We were seated immediately and Mandy, our waitress was at our table very quickly with recommendations. I had the Bison burger with Confusion potatoes. The burger was very good! I would highly recommend. The potatoes were overcooked and bland, don’t recommend! My wife had the stuffed sweet potato, very disappointing. The potato was very small and covered with shredded lettuce?, not very impressive. Don’t recommend! We also had chicken egg rolls, best part of the meal, very tasty. We finished up with a slice of pecan pie with with chocolate crust, caramel sauce and ice cream. The ice cream was good but the crust was burnt and quite hard!, very disappointing. We will probably go back as everyone has a bad night but we will certainly consider other places first.
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Chris
New York City
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Always a great spot. Good food and nice atmosphere.
State of ConfusionResponded on November 15, 2024
Thank you, Chris! We appreciate the 5 star review and hope to see you again soon.
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Kathy
E. Tennessee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Julius was a wonderful server, It was a great experience. He made my birthday a special evening while dining here!
State of ConfusionResponded on November 15, 2024
Thank you for the positive review, Kathy. Julius receives many great comments from our guests. Come back to see us again soon, and feel free to ask for him by name!
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Karen
E. Tennessee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful eclectic but professional vibes. Fun combinations of food and great music.
State of ConfusionResponded on November 15, 2024
Thank you, Karen! We’re glad you enjoyed your experience with us and look forward to seeing you again soon.
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Amanda
Atlanta Metro
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I live in Atlanta but visit Chattanooga at least once a year and every visit, even if only for the day, we make it a point to eat at State of Confusion. The food and service are consistently top notch. This trip in particular I enjoyed the skirt steak chimi. So good and flavorful! I also tried the Chicha Morada agua fresca for the first time and I'm a little mad I haven't been ordering it my whole life. Such an interesting and refreshing beverage. Our server was delightful and honest with her recommendations. She was so sweet with our baby girl. Thank you for yet another excellent dining experience!
State of ConfusionResponded on November 15, 2024
Thank you for the positive review, Amanda. We are always glad to hear when our team knocked it out of the park. Come back and see us again soon!
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Angeli
Nashville
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was great and service. The server was really focus in his job to give out his excellent customer service.
State of ConfusionResponded on October 27, 2024
Thank you, Angeli! We’re glad you enjoyed your experience with us and look forward to seeing you again soon. If you can remember your server's name we'd love to share this with them!
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Henry
E. Tennessee
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 5, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
My wife had the steak special and I had the kabob special. Our granddaughter had a ceviche . The ceviche was very good; my wife's steak was very good; I was undecided between the kabob and the jambalaya,. Our server suggested the kabob which I ordered but I should have chosen the jambalaya. The kabob was virtually tasteless other than the smoky flavor. The potato was hard and not cooked properly. There wasn't anything to carry flavor. I'll go back but to have the jambalaya.
State of ConfusionResponded on October 27, 2024
Henry thank you for the feedback. Your experience is extremely important to us and we will make sure to share your feedback with our team. We invite you back in and we hope to provide a 5-star experience next time. We hope to earn 5 stars from you soon. Thank you.
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Amber
E. Tennessee
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 4, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Music was sooo loud we could barely hear ourselves. Hostesses were not very friendly or welcoming. Food was decent but way over priced. I was disappointed with my salad as it was $17 and had packaged chicken strips chopped up, a few flecks of bacon. A few bits of egg and a tiny bit of avocado. Mostly just the chicken and greens. My husband’s ceviche was good but not enough for $20. He had the come home and eat more because he wasn’t full. We won’t be going back.
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FAQs

State of Confusion offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. State of Confusion also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (423) 760-3473.

State of Confusion is rated 4.6 stars by 675 OpenTable diners.

State of Confusion does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

301 E Main St., Chattanooga, TN 37408

Additional information

Cross street
Passenger Street
Neighborhood
Chattanooga
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri 4:00 pm–1:00 am Sat 2:30 pm–1:00 am Sun 2:30 pm–12:00 am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Latin American, Low Country, Fusion / Eclectic
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Free parking in our private lot on the other side of Main Street Ink.
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.soconfusion.com/
Phone number
(423) 760-3473
Catering
Let State of Confusion bring the party to you! We provide turn-key catering and bar service: menu planning, staffing, logistics, etc. Contact us today to begin planning your next event.
Private party facilities
Our Pump House is a full Private Dining space, and is directly connected to an outdoor private patio space which can be transformed in any type of event possible. Our guest’s needs are met and events planned and executed with precision from the personalized menus, curated bar, and exceptional service. Contact us today to begin planning your event.
Private party contact
Private Dining Events: (423) 760-3473

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State of Confusion

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

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Gift card

Bison Burger

Over Easy Burger

House Burger

Starters

Made to Order Peruvian Guacamole$9.95

Aji Chicken Eggrolls$10.95

Peruvian Lettuce Wraps$10.95

Fried Calamari Steak Strips$10.95

Fried Beef Tacos$8.95

Sausage Platter$12.95

Sicilian Bread Avocado Toast$8.95

Potato Chip Nachos$10.95

Savory Monkey Bread$6.95

Sandwiches & Burgers

Fried Chicken Sandwich$11.95

Nola Shrimp Po' Boy$10.95

Traditional Muffuletta

House-Made Fried Bologna Sandwich$10.50

House Burger*$10.95

Bison Burger*$14.95

Club Sandwich$11.95

Vegan Po' Boy$10.95

Grilled Chicken Sandwich$11.95

Confusion Melt$11.95

Ceviche

Peruvian Ceviche*$16.95

Mexican Ceviche*$14.95

Fried Ceviche*$15.95

Avocado & Mahi Ceviche*$16.95

Peruvian Ceviche Bowl*$18.95

Ceviche Sampler*$27.95

Salads

Confusion Salad$10.95

House Salad$3.95

Entrées

Crispy Pan Seared Chicken$14.95

Traditional Jambalaya & Rice$14.95

Plancha Chicken$15.95

Skirt Steak Chimi*$19.95

Low Country Shrimp & Grits$16.95

Desserts

Mini Snickers Pie$3.95

Mini Lemon Cream Pie$3.95

Mini Chocolate Cream Pie$3.95

Trio of Desserts$10.95

Peruvian Lucuma Ice Cream$4.95

Sides

Hand-Cut Fries

Wood Fired Vegetables

Confusion Potatoes

House-Made Potato Chips

Asparagus

Yellow Rice

Steamed Rice

Specials

Red Beans and Rice

Catfish Po' Boy$13.95

IPA Ceviche*$16.95

Grilled Pork & Apples$22.95

Seasonal Rotating Beers

Docs Brown Ale

Cosmic Turtle

Oatmeal Porter

Peanut Butter Milk Stout

Cocktails

Confusion Cider

Confusion Hurricane

House Expelled Sugarcane Mojito

Main Street Mule

Draft Margarita

Ranch Water

Moscow Mule

Post Prohibition Old Fashion