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Ride, Eat, Repeat—Places to Eat Near Tennessee Ride Parks

By Kelly Wheatley | Behind The Wheel on August 15, 2022
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If you’re anything like us, you definitely work up an appetite after spending hours on the trail. In fact, one of the first things we think about after loading our rigs back onto the trailers is—where can we get some good grub?

So it’s only fitting, in prepartion of us heading down to the Windrock Venderpalooza in October, that we scope out the The Top 8 UTV and ATV Trails in Tennesse in hopes of sqeezing in some trail time.

And since laying down tracks makes us hungry, it makes sence to introduce you to our new segment of Ride, Eat, Repeat—providing you with all the places to eat near Tennessee’s ride parks.

You can trust us with this one—if there’s good food in the area, we know where it’s at. So choose your park, get sideways, and fill your belly with some delicious cuisine.

An assortment of BBQ food.
One of our favorite things to eat when we head down to Tenneesse is their yummy BBQ. Photo by Thrillst

Places to Eat Near Tennessee Ride Parks

Adventure Off-Road Park

Adventure Off-Road Park is located in Pittsburg, Tennessee, with a little something for everyone. Whether taking your UTV or your Jeep out, this park has over 500 acres to be explored…and leaves you with an appetite. From pasta to steak, the restaurants listed below are bound to have something you’ll like.

Stevarinos Italian Eatery and PubStevarinos Italian Eatery and PubDixie Freeze
Miles from Ride Park7.57.47.4
Popular OptionsPasta, steak, and pizzaPrime rib sandwhich, cheeseburger, and chef saladBurgers, hot dogs, BBQ, hamburger steak, and ice cream
Google Ratings4.54.44.4
Reviews“The crab-stuffed mushrooms were very good, and the pizza came with plenty of toppings.”“Small little hole in the wall with great service and food.”“One of the best burgers I have had in a while. The toppings were generous and the price was reasonable.”
pizza
Stevarinos is one of the best resturants and pubs in town. They’re explicity known for their pizza sauce and pasta. Photo by Stevarinos Eatery & Pub

North Cumberland OHV Park

Jacksonboro, Tennessee, is home to the North Cumberland OHV Park. Thousands of people get sideways on these trails every year. This park is known for its novice-level trails that are great for new riders. The park is nestled back into the Tennessee mountains, so you’ll have to drive twenty minutes or so to get to a nearby eatery. Check out these restaurants—they’re some of the best places to eat in Tennessee.

Rickard Ridge BBQCharley’s Pizza ParlorThe Local
Miles from Ride Park 1310.19.1
Popular OptionsBBQ pork, quesadilla, chops, and pulled porkPizzaBreaded chicken breast. pork chops, and cheeseburgers
Reviews4.34.54.5
Reviews“Nice and homey atmosphere with good service and great prices.”“Love this place. It has good service, food comes out quick, and the salad bar is awesome.”“Resturant offers a wide selection of meals: main dishes, side dishes, and appetizers.”
BBQ
Rickard Ridge BBQ has been named one of the top BBQ joints in Tenneesse. Photo by Rickard Ridge BBQ

Wooly’s Off Road

Wooly’s Off Road is family owned and operated. It’s known as one of the best-rated off-road parks in the state. With enough trees, mud, and water crossings to leave you busy for hours, you’ll be starving by dinnertime. Speaking of dinner, below you’ll find some of the best places to eat in Tennessee near Wooly’s.

Soda Pop Junction31 South BBQLynnville EZ Stop
Miles from Ride Park8.3108.2
Popular Options Double cheeseburger, fried chicken, and ice creamEverything BBQ and catfishFish, cheeseburger, ham sandwich, rueben sandwich, and fried chicken
Google Rating4.54.5
5.0
Reviews“Great food, great service, and a great place to bring your family as always.”“Our favoirte thing to eat is the catfish, fried pickles, and homemade cole slaw.”“They have the best catfish around. And their breakfast isn’t bad either.”
Cheeseburger and French Fries
Soda Pop Junction is known for their delicious cheeseburgers and their family-vibe atmosphere. Photo by Soda Pop Junction.

Prentice Cooper

Prentice Cooper is a thirty-nine-mile-wide ride park in one of the top cities in Tennessee—Chattanooga. With it being as big as it is, it’s no shock that you’ll have to drive a bit to get some good grub. Trust us—the food is worth the drive. And there’s every kind of eating establishment you can think of from fast food to 5-star restaurants. Uncle Larry’s is a crowd favorite with “fish so good it will smack you.”

Uncle Larry’s ResturantMellow MushroomAlleia
Miles from Ride Park
23.3
15.718
Popular OptionsFried seafoodPizzaBacon wrapped quail, halibut, pizza, and ravioli
Reviews4.64.54.7
Reviews“Fun and tasty place to enjoy some fried seafood.”“Friendly staff, good beer, and Monday night $5 small cheese pizza.”“The food was amazing. We ordered an appetizer, salad, two entrees, dessert, and drinks. Everything was over the top.”
Multiple food dishes
Uncle Larry’s is very popular among the locals. If you’re over all the BBQ, then Uncle Larry’s is where you need to go. Photo by Uncle Larry’s Resturant

Royal Blue

Pioneer, Tennessee, is home to the Royal Blue ride park. If you like hard-packed dirt, lots of trees, and water crossings, then this is where you should be. The park opens at dawn and closes at dusk, giving you plenty of time to build up an appetitie. No need to get hangry on this one, food is close by.

Smokin’ Butts BBQThe Blind Frog CafeRed Star Grille
Miles from Ride Park1.41.916.1
Popular OptionsPulled pork, baked beans, potatoes, and chickenPizza and burgersPancakes, hamburgers, chicken livers, and fried green tomatoes
Google Rating4.94.64.7
Reviews“BBQ sauce is not a thick sauce and has great flavor, and the fries are worth the wait.”“Great pizza, fast service, and very clean.”“Food was all homemade and super tasty. We loved the country feel and enviroment.”
BBQ
Don’t drive too fast or you’ll pass right by Smokin’ Butts BBQ. It may not be your typical sit down resturant. But with an almost perfect rating, you can count on it to knock your socks off. Photo by Smokin’ Butts BBQ

Windrock Park

Windrock Park is one of our favorite places to ride. It’s got 114 miles of trees, water, and mud that we love to dig our tires into. Maybe we’ll catch you at the Windrock Grill or Johnboy’s BBQ when we’re there in October.

Windrock GrillJohnboy’s BBQAubrey’s Oak Ridge
Miles from Ride Park0! This restaurant is located on site.11.410.1
Popular OptionsBison burgers, chicken sandwiches, and fishPulled pork, nachos, potato salad, and smoked bolognaBurgers and beer
Google Ratings4.94.84.5
Reviews“Awesome variety of food for something so close to all the trails. They have bison burgers!”“Came from Idaho to visit family. This place made my trip. The BBQ was some of the best I ever had.”“Fabulous salads, salmon, burgers, veggies, terrific cheesecake.”
BLT sandwich
Windrock Park has its own resturant there on the grounds. People rave about its simplicity and its hearty portion sizes. Photo by Windrock Grill

Doe Mountain Recreational Area

Hello Mountain City, Tennessee, home of Doe Mountain Recreation Area. If you’re looking to climb some rocks and be vertical for most of your day, then this is the ride park for you. It’s located in the heart of the mountains, so you’ll have to drive over 5 miles to get something to eat.

Farmers Barbeque & GrillSuba’s RestaurantSherry & JP’s Chicken House
Miles from Ride Park9.68.0
9.6
Popular OptionsBBQ chicken, pork butt, seafood, and steakSeafood, steak, and pastaChicken, biscuits, french fries, and ice cream
Google Ratings4.54.94.4
Reviews“Great-tasting food in hearty portions and friendly service.”“Great staff, excellent food, reasonable prices, best place to eat in this area.”“Awesome place to eat. Great service great food.”
Sweet potato, shrimp, esparagus
If you’re looking for a resturant with an almost perfect rating, check out Suba’s Resturant. Photo by Suba’s Resturant

Brimstone Recreation

Brimstone Recreation has a little something for everyone. From novice to expert riders, you’ll find every level of rider rippin’ on the trails. It has hundreds of miles of charted trails, leaving most riders tired and hungry by the end of the day. Before you head home, make sure you fill your stomach with something good. Check out what we’ve picked below.

Zach & Dani’s Firehouse PizzaFlonnie’s Drive-InPreston’s Steakhouse
Miles from Ride Park44.913
Popular OptionsPizzaCheeseburgers, BBQ, and french friesSteak, rubs, pork chops, and spaghetti
Google Ratings3.84.04.1
Reviews“They always make you feel like you’re at home. Good food good price great service”“We greatly enjoyed the cheeseburger, fries, and onion rings.”“Always heard how great this place was. I stopped in to give it a try. I am glad I did. I loved the food, atmosphere, service, etc. I will be back each time I go through there.”
Steak and french fries
Preston’s Steakhouse is a one-of-a-kind steakhouse in the area. Its family atmosphere has customers returning year after year. Photo by Preseston’s Steakhouse

Hit the Trail Then Grab a Bite to Eat

It’s your turn—load your machine up, get dirty, and fill your belly.

Seriously, we can’t think of a better way to spend our time.

Let us know if we’ve missed your favorite place to grab a bite to eat so we can add it to the list.

Check out our events page to see where we’re heading to next. Maybe we’ll cross paths before the Windrock Vendorpalooza.

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