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Places to Eat in Monroe County, TN

When it comes to restaurants and local food experiences, we provide the absolute best. World renowned and beloved by all, Benton’s Smoky Mountain Country Hams offers a selection of meats that can be purchased, but they are best known for their dry-curing ham and bacon. We highly recommend stopping in to purchase some for yourself. You will thank us later. Another wonderful stop, not too far from Benton’s, is Tsali Notch Vineyard which offers some of the best mountain views paired with award winning wine that you can sample in the tasting room. After your tasting, you can explore the muscadine vineyard, which happens to be the largest one in Tennessee.

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Don't forget to check what days and times a restaurant is open before planning your trip. If you are dead-set on visiting a place, call ahead of time to make sure they will be open when you plan on visiting so you don't miss a chance to support our local businesses!

Looking for the best place for a family dinner? Or maybe you want to know just the right place to get a sweet treat. Check out these Best For... recommendations.

Madisonville

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A&W

  • Local favorites: Homemade dip dogs & root beer floats

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Bert’s Hometown Grill

  • Local favorite: Salad bar

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Donna’s Old Town Café

  • Local favorite: Breakfast buffet

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Legends and Lore Pizzeria

  • Local favorite: Sasquatch pizza

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Sol Azteca Mexican Grill

  • Local favorite: Salsa bar

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The Patio

  • Local favorites: Pizzas & Desserts

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Sweetwater

 

Bradley’s Pit BBQ & Grill

  • Local favorite: Smoked baby back ribs

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Cup Runneth Over Coffeehouse & Sweet Station Bake Shop

  • Local favorite: CRO mocha & death by chocolate cupcake

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El Jacal Restaurante Mexicano

  • Local favorite: Chicken fajitas

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Hunter’s Bakery & Café

  • Local favorite: Reuben & sweet potatoes fries

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Kokita Asian Cuisine

  • Local favorite: Teriyaki chicken bowl

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Sweetwater Creamery

  • Local favorite: Malted milk ice cream​

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The Lazy Beagle

  • Local favorite: Grilled mahi mahi

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Vittorino’s Cucina

  • Local favorite: Baked spaghetti​​

Tellico Plains

 

Iron Works Grille & Pub

  • Local favorite: The Iron Works burger

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La Loteria Mexican Restaurant

  • Local favorite: Huevos El Jefe

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Papa's Pizza

  • Local favorite: Piggystix

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Peach Street Grill

  • Local favorite: Trout dip

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Señor Lopez Mexican Grill

  • Local favorite: Camarones hawaianos

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Southern Sweets

  • Local favorite: Chicken cassrole

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Tellicafe

  • Local favorite: Cornmeal crusted fried catfish

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Tellico Beach Drive-In

  • Local favorite: Footlong hotdog all the way

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Tellico Grains Bakery

  • Local favorite: Benton’s bacon wood-fired pizza​​

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Vonore

 

Bootlegger's Roadside Ice Cream

  • Local favorite: Banana Pudding Ice Cream

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Cielito Lindo Mexican Grill

  • Local favorite: Nacho supreme

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Countryside Restaurant 

  • Local favorite: Grilled sockeye salmon

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Dockside Grill

  • Local favorite: Shrimp Tacos

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Pizzeria Venti

  • Local favorites: Strawberry fields salad & chicken venti timpanini

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​Smoke-N-Bonz BBQ

  • Local favorite: St. Louis ribs

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The Mudpuppy

  • Local favorite: Cajun trout

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Ya Rona Craft Pizza and Cocktails

  • Local favorite: BBQ chicken pizza​​

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