Runner Dining Guide – Alcoa & Maryville, Tennessee

Whether you're looking for a quick pre-race meal, a family dinner, a post-race celebration, or a local favorite, Alcoa and Maryville offer excellent dining options just minutes from Springbrook Pool Center and the Hilton Knoxville Airport.

Within 5 Minutes of the Race Headquarters & Hilton Airport

• The Chop House

  • Steaks, seafood, salads, and upscale dining

  • Great for sponsor dinners and post-race celebrations

• Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q

  • Southern barbecue, sandwiches, and a family-friendly atmosphere

• Cooper's Restaurant

  • Located inside the Hilton Knoxville Airport

  • Convenient breakfast, lunch, and dinner options

• Just Love Coffee Café

  • Coffee, breakfast, waffles, and sandwiches

  • Popular runner breakfast stop

• Texas Roadhouse

  • Steaks, chicken, and family dining

• DosBros Fresh Mexican Grill

  • Burritos, bowls, salads, and quick healthy options

• Kickback Jack's

  • Sports bar with burgers, sandwiches, and large group seating

Popular Alcoa Favorites

• Blackhorse Pub & Brewery

  • Local craft beer, pizzas, burgers, and sandwiches

• Blue Moose Burgers & Wings

  • Wings, burgers, and sports-bar atmosphere

• Midland Restaurant

  • Local favorite for breakfast and Southern comfort food

• Chapulines Street Tacos

  • Authentic Mexican cuisine and tacos

Downtown Maryville Favorites

• Foothills Milling Company

  • One of East Tennessee's premier dining destinations

  • Upscale Southern-inspired cuisine featuring local ingredients

• The Walnut Kitchen

  • Elevated American dining in historic downtown Maryville

• Raven Steakhouse & Lounge

  • New upscale downtown steakhouse and cocktail lounge

• DSB Provisions

  • Modern Italian cuisine and handcrafted cocktails

• Bella

  • Popular Italian restaurant and local favorite

• Aubrey's

  • Consistently popular American restaurant featuring steaks, seafood, burgers, and salads

• Vienna Coffee 
  • At Vienna Coffee Company, we believe that great coffee is an adventure. Our journey began in Maryville, Tennessee, in 2002 with a single popcorn maker and a dream. Today, we are an award-winning specialty coffee roaster proudly serving East Tennessee and beyond with sustainably sourced, expertly roasted craft coffee.

Local Favorites Recommended by Residents

• Aroma Café

  • Authentic Cuban cuisine and sandwiches

• Smoky Mountain Brewery

  • Pizza, burgers, sandwiches, and local craft beer

• Calhoun's

  • Tennessee barbecue, ribs, and Southern favorites

• RT Lodge Restaurant

  • One of the region's premier farm-to-table dining experiences

• Waterfront Bar & Grill

  • Casual dining overlooking the water with outdoor seating

Best Choices for Runners

Pre-Race Dinner

• The Chop House

• Foothills Milling Company

• Walnut Kitchen

• Aubrey's

• RT Lodge Restaurant

Quick & Easy Race Weekend Meals

• DosBros

• Just Love Coffee

• Midland Restaurant

• Cooper's

Post-Race Celebration

• The Chop House

• Blackhorse Pub & Brewery

• Foothills Milling Company

• Raven Steakhouse & Lounge

Family-Friendly Options

• Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q

• Texas Roadhouse

• Aubrey's

• Blackhorse Pub & Brewery

• Calhoun's

We encourage runners and their families to support our local restaurants and businesses during race weekend. Thank you for visiting Blount County, and we look forward to seeing you at The Pistol Ultra on March 13–14, 2027.