Dining at Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park: on-site restaurants
Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park offers several on-site dining choices including Southern Comfort (full-service Southern/Cajun restaurant), quick options like The Marketplace and Roaring Fork Snack Bar, a pizza counter (Mountain Pizza), poolside drinks at Mountain Top Pool Bar, and seasonal/snack outlets. Hours and services vary by venue; confirm current hours with the resort or concierge before you go.
In this guide
- Overview: what’s on-site
- Southern Comfort: full-service Southern/Cajun dining
- Quick bites & grab-and-go (The Marketplace, Roaring Fork, Mountain Pizza)
- Bars and poolside drinks
- Seasonal outlets, Snack Shack, and delivery options
- Practical tips: hours, reservations, water-park timing and kids
- Dining and rooms: in-room eating and Marketplace groceries
Overview: what’s on-site
Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park has a mix of full-service and casual dining on the resort grounds. Options range from Southern Comfort (the resort's full-service Southern/Cajun restaurant) to grab-and-go groceries, poolside drinks, and snack bars near Wild Bear Falls Water Park.
Most venues serve lunch and/or dinner; some also offer breakfast or Starbucks beverages. Hours vary by venue and season, so check with the front desk or concierge for the day you arrive.
- Full-service: Southern Comfort (lunch & dinner; indoor and patio seating)
- Grab-and-go & market: The Marketplace (sandwiches, Starbucks, groceries)
- Quick-service/water park: Roaring Fork Snack Bar, Mountain Pizza
- Poolside: Mountain Top Pool Bar; seasonal Snack Shack operations vary
| Venue | Typical service |
|---|---|
| Southern Comfort | Lunch & Dinner (full-service) |
| The Marketplace | Grab-and-go, Starbucks, groceries |
| Roaring Fork / Mountain Pizza | Quick bites near Wild Bear Falls |
Southern Comfort: full-service Southern/Cajun dining
Southern Comfort is the resort’s full-service restaurant, described by the property as Southern cuisine with a Cajun/Creole influence. It offers indoor seating plus an outdoor patio with mountain views and accepts reservations.
Lunch and dinner are served; Westgate lists lunch from 12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. and dinner service in the evening. Dress code is casual; confirm current hours and reservation policies with the resort before you plan an evening there.
- Cuisine: Southern / Cajun / Creole
- Seating: indoor dining and patio overlooking the Smokies
- Reservations: accepted (book via the resort or OpenTable)
| Service | Westgate-listed hours |
|---|---|
| Lunch | 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
| Dinner | Evening service (hours vary; check with property) |
Quick bites & grab-and-go (The Marketplace, Roaring Fork, Mountain Pizza)
If you need something fast between pool time and water-park runs, the resort has a few quick options. The Marketplace functions as a country-store-style market with made-to-order sandwiches, hot lunches, Starbucks beverages, groceries and sundries.
Roaring Fork Snack Bar operates on the second floor of Wild Bear Falls and serves typical snack-bar fare (hot dogs, burgers, pizza, flatbreads, salads). Mountain Pizza is the on-site pizza counter for pick-up or delivery—useful after a day at the pools or water park.
- The Marketplace: Sunday–Thursday 8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; Friday–Saturday 8:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. (check current hours)
- Roaring Fork Snack Bar: generally open daily 12:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
- Mountain Pizza: listed as open daily 6:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.; pick-up or delivery available
| Venue | Typical offerings |
|---|---|
| The Marketplace | Sandwiches, Starbucks, groceries, snacks |
| Roaring Fork Snack Bar | Burgers, pizza, flatbreads, salads |
| Mountain Pizza | Pizza for pick-up or delivery |
Bars and poolside drinks
For cocktails and draft beer, the Southern Comfort Lobby Bar serves spirits and classic cocktails in the resort lobby, with menus for lunch and dinner during posted hours. The Mountain Top Pool Bar provides poolside service near the Mountain Top infinity pool.
Hours are listed on the resort site but can change seasonally. The Pool Bar is typically open midday into the evening, while the Lobby Bar serves daytime and evening hours; check with the resort for the day’s schedule.
- Southern Comfort Lobby Bar: spirits, cocktails, moonshine and other popular brands; lunch and dinner menus served during posted hours
- Mountain Top Pool Bar: signature cocktails, draft beer and sodas by the Mountain Top pool (hours subject to change)
- If you’re staying with children, note that poolside alcohol service follows local laws and resort policies
| Bar | Typical hours |
|---|---|
| Southern Comfort Lobby Bar | 12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (as listed; may vary) |
| Mountain Top Pool Bar | 12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. (subject to change) |
Seasonal outlets, Snack Shack, and delivery options
The resort operates other seasonal or location-dependent outlets. Snack Shack near the Mountain Top Pool offers burgers, pulled pork and similar casual fare, but Westgate currently lists it as 'Closed for the season'—check with the concierge for availability during your stay.
Mountain Pizza offers delivery to rooms or pick-up near the water park area. The Marketplace also lists delivery windows on some guest-service pages; ask the front desk for same-day delivery or room-delivery options.
- Snack Shack: seasonal—confirm status with concierge
- Mountain Pizza: pick-up and delivery available (check delivery hours)
- Marketplace: may offer delivery windows; ask front desk for current service
| Outlet | Notes |
|---|---|
| Snack Shack | Seasonal; may be closed—check concierge |
| Mountain Pizza | Pickup or delivery; useful for in-room meals |
| The Marketplace | Grab-and-go and possible delivery windows |
Practical tips: hours, reservations, water-park timing and kids
Hours and availability can change seasonally; Southern Comfort accepts reservations and the lobby concierge can confirm times for The Marketplace, Roaring Fork, Mountain Pizza, and pool bars. If a specific meal time is important, call ahead or reserve a table.
Wild Bear Falls Water Park (tickets sold separately) is adjacent to many quick-service outlets; plan meals around the water park schedule. Also note the resort is family-friendly—children are welcome at dining venues—but water-park supervision rules apply: an adult must accompany children under 10 inside Wild Bear Falls.
- Confirm hours and make reservations for Southern Comfort if you want a set dinner time
- Water park admission is usually not included with room reservations; budget and buy tickets separately at the resort
- Ask concierge about real-time status for Snack Shack, pool bars, and delivery options
| Need-to-know | Action |
|---|---|
| Variable hours | Call front desk/concierge to confirm |
| Water park access | Purchase Wild Bear Falls tickets separately |
| Kids & supervision | Adult supervision required for children under 10 in the water park |
Dining and rooms: in-room eating and Marketplace groceries
Many villas include kitchenettes or full kitchens (see your room type for details). If you prefer to prepare a meal, The Marketplace stocks groceries, dairy items and ready-made sandwiches that work well for in-room dining.
Room types at the resort include Villa, 1 Bedroom; Villa, 2 Bedrooms; Deluxe Villa, 1 Bedroom (2 Full beds); Deluxe Villa, 1 Bedroom (King); Room (Resort Select); and Studio (Villa). If in-room dining or kitchen access is important, check your booked room type before arrival.
- Marketplace can supply quick groceries and Starbucks beverages for morning or in-room use
- Rooms with kitchenettes/full kitchens make it easy to combine Marketplace items with simple cooking
- If you need supplies or special items, ask Marketplace staff or the front desk for help
| Room type | Mentioned bed setup |
|---|---|
| Villa, 1 Bedroom | 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed |
| Villa, 2 Bedrooms | 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds |
| Room (Resort Select) | 1 King Bed |
