2016 Smoky Mountains Regional

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Originally Posted by M. Mellott

Any suggestions on a "gotta-go-there" restaurant for dinner for us out-of-town teams...preferably one that can handle a party of 25, and preferably west of the venue?

If you're wanting to eat closer, anywhere in Market Square is good. I like Tomato Head and Cafe 4 (There's a second Tomato Head location further west if you're staying closer to there). For dessert, there's a Rita's Italian Ice in Market Square or Coolato Gelato on Gay Street by the Tennessee Theater. Coolato Gelato also has paninis and salads, but I haven't tried them.

I have to suggest the K-Town Tavern (formerly the Peerless) because it's owned by a close family friend. They have burgers, pizza, seafood, steak, tex mex - basically a diverse group of good food - something for everyone. It's about 20 minutes from downtown. They have flaming cheese, which is cheese in a skillet that they light on fire.

Of course, there are always chain restaurants. Cumberland Avenue west of the Convention Center near UT has lots of places, like Cookout, Sunspot, and Mellow Mushroom. You'll find tons of places, including S&S Cafeteria, Hard Knox Pizza, among others, further along Kingston Pike/Cumberland (the road changes names).