Best restaurants near Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park
Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park has multiple on-site restaurants and snack bars so you can eat without leaving the property — options range from the full-service Southern Comfort restaurant to quick picks like The Marketplace, Roaring Fork Snack Bar, and Mountain Pizza. Most venues serve lunch or dinner on set schedules; check with the resort for current hours and to make reservations at Southern Comfort.
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On-site dining at a glance
Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park offers a mix of full-service and quick-service outlets clustered around the resort and Wild Bear Falls Water Park. Venues include Southern Comfort (full-service Southern/Cajun menu), the Southern Comfort Lobby Bar, Roaring Fork Snack Bar, The Marketplace, Mountain Pizza, the Mountain Top Pool Bar, and seasonal/snack stands like the Snack Shack.
Menus, hours and service types vary by venue: some accept reservations (Southern Comfort), some serve grab-and-go items (The Marketplace), and others are positioned for pool or water-park visits (Roaring Fork and Mountain Pizza). If you plan to dine at peak times, it’s a good idea to confirm current hours with the front desk or guest services.
- Southern Comfort — full-service Southern/Cajun; accepts reservations
- Southern Comfort Lobby Bar — cocktails, spirits; lunch and dinner menu
- Roaring Fork Snack Bar — quick grill inside Wild Bear Falls (hot dogs, burgers, pizza)
- The Marketplace — grocery items, made-to-order sandwiches and Starbucks beverages
- Mountain Pizza — pizza counter for pick-up or delivery
- Mountain Top Pool Bar — poolside drinks (seasonal/hours subject to change)
| Venue | Serves | Typical Hours (resort listing) |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Comfort | Lunch & Dinner | 12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.; 5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. |
| The Marketplace | Sandwiches & Starbucks beverages | Sun–Thu 8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; Fri–Sat 8:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. |
| Mountain Pizza | Pizza (pick-up/delivery) | 6:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. |
Southern Comfort — full-service Southern and Cajun fares
Southern Comfort is the resort’s sit-down restaurant offering Southern-style and Cajun/Creole-inspired dishes in a mountain-lodge atmosphere with indoor seating and an outdoor patio. The property lists lunch and dinner service times; the restaurant accepts reservations.
If you want a relaxed evening after a day at Wild Bear Falls or exploring Gatlinburg, the restaurant is the on-site choice for a fuller menu and table service. Confirm current menus and reserve a table through the resort if you need a specific seating time.
- Serves lunch (midday) and dinner (evening)
- Accepts reservations (book via resort or OpenTable)
- Mountain-lodge atmosphere with patio seating
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Dress code | Casual |
| Reservations | Accepted via resort/OpenTable |
Quick bites for families and water-park days
When you’re at Wild Bear Falls Water Park or by the outdoor pools, faster options are nearby. Roaring Fork Snack Bar (on the second floor of Wild Bear Falls) serves burgers, hot dogs, pizza, flatbreads and salads during afternoon hours, while Mountain Pizza offers pick-up or delivery for pizza nights.
The Marketplace is useful for families who want to pick up groceries, sandwiches, packed lunches, Starbucks beverages, snacks and sundries without leaving the resort footprint. These outlets are designed for convenience between activities rather than formal dining.
- Roaring Fork Snack Bar — open daily from 12:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.; located inside Wild Bear Falls
- Mountain Pizza — pizza counter next to the water park, open evenings
- The Marketplace — grab-and-go groceries, sandwiches, Starbucks; longer daily hours
| Outlet | Best for | Hours (resort listing) |
|---|---|---|
| Roaring Fork Snack Bar | Water-park lunches and quick snacks | 12:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. |
| Mountain Pizza | Evening pizza pick-up/delivery | 6:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. |
| The Marketplace | Groceries, sandwiches, Starbucks | 8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. (Sun–Thu); 8:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. (Fri–Sat) |
Poolside drinks and seasonal snack options
The Mountain Top Pool Bar serves cocktails, draft beer and sodas near the Mountain Top infinity pool; the bar’s hours are posted by the resort and may change seasonally. For poolside food, the Snack Shack has offered burgers, pulled pork and chicken tenders, though its status can be seasonal.
If you prefer to stay in your Villa or Room (Resort Select) for a low-key meal, both Mountain Pizza and The Marketplace provide delivery or grab-and-go choices. Ask guest services about current pool-bar hours and any seasonal closures before heading out.
- Mountain Top Pool Bar — poolside cocktails and beer (resort lists 12:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.)
- Snack Shack — casual burgers and sandwiches (seasonal; check with concierge)
- In-room options: Mountain Pizza delivery and Marketplace grab-and-go
| Service | Where to check |
|---|---|
| Seasonal/snack hours | Ask front desk/concierge |
| Pool-bar offerings | Mountain Top Pool Bar menu at resort desk |
Choosing where to eat by room type and schedule
Villas with kitchenettes or full kitchens (Villa, 1 Bedroom; Villa, 2 Bedrooms; Deluxe Villa, 1 Bedroom (King); Deluxe Villa, 1 Bedroom (2 Full beds)) make it easy to prepare simple meals from items bought at The Marketplace. Studio (Villa) and Room (Resort Select) guests can also use delivery from Mountain Pizza or grab sandwiches at The Marketplace.
Plan main meals around venue hours: Southern Comfort lists set lunch and dinner times, while quick-service outlets concentrate on midday and evening shifts. If you need a specific meal time or have a larger group, consider a reservation at Southern Comfort or ordering in advance from Mountain Pizza.
- If you want to cook: use Villa, 1 Bedroom; Villa, 2 Bedrooms or Deluxe Villa kitchens and The Marketplace for supplies
- For quick family meals: Roaring Fork Snack Bar or The Marketplace
- For full-service dinner: Southern Comfort (reserve if needed)
| Room type | Best dining strategy |
|---|---|
| Villa, 1 Bedroom | Buy groceries at The Marketplace; use kitchenette |
| Room (Resort Select) | Grab-and-go or order Mountain Pizza delivery |
| Studio (Villa) | Marketplace sandwiches or in-room delivery |
