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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Local favorites: Pumpkin pie cookie with cream cheese icing
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Local favorites: Homemade dip dogs & root beer floats
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Local favorite: Salad bar
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Local favorite: Breakfast buffet
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Local favorite: Sasquatch pizza
- Local favorite: Salsa bar
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Local favorites: Grilled cheese
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Local favorites: Pizzas & Desserts
Sweetwater
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Local favorite: Smoked baby back ribs
Cup Runneth Over Coffeehouse & Sweet Station Bake Shop
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Local favorite: CRO mocha & death by chocolate cupcake
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Local favorite: Chicken fajitas
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Local favorite: Caramel Crack
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Local favorite: Reuben & sweet potatoes fries
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Local favorite: Teriyaki chicken bowl
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Local favorite: Malted milk ice cream
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Local favorite: Grilled mahi mahi
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Local favorite: Baked spaghetti
Tellico Plains
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Local favorite: The Iron Works burger
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Local favorite: Huevos El Jefe
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Local favorite: Piggystix
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Local favorite: Trout dip
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Local favorite: Camarones hawaianos
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Local favorite: Cornmeal crusted fried catfish
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Local favorite: Footlong hotdog all the way
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Local favorite: Benton’s bacon wood-fired pizza
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Bootlegger's Roadside Ice Cream
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Local favorite: Banana Pudding Ice Cream
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Local favorite: Nacho supreme
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Local favorite: Grilled sockeye salmon
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Local favorite: Shrimp Tacos
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Local favorites: Strawberry fields salad & chicken venti timpanini
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Local favorite: St. Louis ribs
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Local favorite: Cajun trout
Ya Rona Craft Pizza and Cocktails
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Local favorite: BBQ chicken pizza