Best Restaurants in Petros, TN: A Local's Guide

Petros is a small town with an outsized dining draw: Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary. The prison grounds hold two of the three places to eat here, and the third is the town market that feeds the Devil's Triangle crowd.

The Warden's Table

The Warden's Table sits inside Historic Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary at 9182 Highway 116 in Petros. It serves Southern cooking with BBQ plates, loaded potatoes, BBQ nachos, and cheeseburgers. Sauces, soups, dressings, and sides are made fresh daily. Food comes cafeteria-style, so families and big groups move through fast. Hours follow the prison's tour season, so check before you go. Call (423) 324-8687.

Parolee's Restaurant and Store

Parolee's sits just outside the prison gates at 9182 Highway 116. It combines a restaurant, beer cave, and general store. The menu covers pizzas, sandwiches, tenders, salads, and burgers, all made fresh daily. Online ordering for carryout is available. Open Wednesday through Sunday, 11 AM to 8 PM.

Brushy Mountain Market

Brushy Mountain Market at 10208 Petros Highway is the town's gas, grocery, and kitchen stop. The cooked-to-order kitchen turns out burgers, sandwiches, and soft-serve ice cream. Handy before a run at the Devil's Triangle or a tour of Brushy Mountain. Dine in or take out.

Good to Know

Seasonal hours: The Warden's Table follows the Brushy Mountain tour season. Parolee's runs Wednesday through Sunday.

Concert nights: On concert nights at Brushy Mountain, Parolee's online ordering pauses during the show.

The Devil's Triangle: Riders fuel up at Brushy Mountain Market before the loop.

Bring the family: All three spots are casual and family-friendly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you eat at Brushy Mountain without taking the tour?

Yes. The Warden's Table and Parolee's both serve the public.

Where is the Warden's Table?

Inside Historic Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary at 9182 Highway 116 in Petros.

Is there pizza in Petros?

Parolee's Restaurant and Store serves pizzas, sandwiches, and tenders just outside the prison gates.

Where do you get gas and food near the Devil's Triangle?

Brushy Mountain Market on Petros Highway handles both, with a cooked-to-order kitchen.

Are the Petros restaurants family-friendly?

Yes. All three are casual and family-friendly.

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