The 11 POIs in the Loudon region of Watts Bar Lake. Marinas, restaurants, boat ramps, parks, campgrounds, and lake landmarks within this section of the lake. The dashed outline on the map below is how watts.bar groups these places into the region. Region boundaries on a long lake like this are fluid and depend on who you talk to; what you see here is the working definition we use to keep the directory navigable.
A crepe and coffee cafe in downtown Loudon that feels like it belongs in a city twice the size of this one.
Dolci on Wharf Street in Loudon serves made-to-order sweet and savory crepes alongside espresso drinks, lattes, and chai. House-baked cookies. Small dining room with an intimate atmosphere. Open Tuesday through Saturday.
A small-town coffee shop in downtown Loudon where the staff knows your name and the pastries are worth stopping for.
A community-anchored coffee shop near the Loudon waterfront, open seven days a week with earlier hours on weekdays. Known for specialty lattes, house-roasted coffee, croissants, breakfast burritos, and sandwiches made with quality ingredients.
A downtown Loudon restaurant with large portions, New York-style pizza, and a menu that also covers BBQ, sandwiches, and Italian.
Goodfellas New York Pizza and Grill-BBQ is located in downtown Loudon, close to the waterfront. The menu covers NY-style pizza, BBQ items including brisket and ribs, Italian plates, and a variety of sandwiches. Open Tuesday through Sunday. Known for large portions and a family-owned feel.
A Mexican bakery in Loudon with fresh conchas, bolillos, tamales, and sweet pastries that people drive 30 minutes to buy.
A Mexican panaderia in Loudon, open seven days a week, selling fresh-baked conchas, bolillos, tamales, empanadas, donas, and a rotating selection of sweet pastries and breads, with some drinks, candies, and spices.
A mom-and-pop diner in downtown Loudon where the owner walks the floor and the home cooking is the point.
A family-owned diner in downtown Loudon open seven days except Sunday, running breakfast through early evening on Fridays. Home-cooked plates, breakfast all morning, burgers, catfish, meatloaf, pulled pork, and daily specials that sell out fast.
A busy, friendly Mexican restaurant in Loudon that pulls locals and highway travelers in equal measure.
A well-established Mexican restaurant on Mulberry Street in Loudon, about a mile from the lake. Large portions, a full bar, and fast service keep regulars coming back. Closed Sundays.
A cheerful Loudon spot with a surprisingly wide menu: Mexican, breakfast, burgers, and bingo nights under one roof.
A family-run restaurant in Loudon serving Mexican dishes alongside traditional American breakfast all day, plus burgers and sandwiches. Weekend hours start at 9 AM. Known for birria tacos, fresh breakfast options, and a laid-back community feel that includes bingo and trivia nights.
A sprawling Loudon restaurant with New York-style pizza at its core, backed by BBQ, a hot bar, and a full menu that gives large groups something for everyone.
Jay's New York Pizza and Grill is on Mulberry Street in Loudon with a menu covering NY-style pizza, BBQ brisket, pulled pork, hot dogs, burgers, pasta, and a rotating daily hot bar. A full bar is available. Open seven days a week.
A craft brewery and restaurant built into Loudon's old train depot, where the setting does half the work and the beer and food do the rest.
Monkey Town Brewing operates out of a converted train depot on Angel Row in Loudon, about 300 meters from the water. The kitchen runs pub food alongside more ambitious plates, and the beer list covers a range of styles including flights. Open Thursday through Sunday.
A high-amenity family resort where the kids' activities run all day and the cabins stay fully booked on holiday weekends.
Jellystone Park Watts Bar Lake is a newer franchise campground near Loudon offering paved RV sites, rental cabins, a pool and splash pad, a water park, and organized kids' activities throughout the day.
A Mexican restaurant off TN-72 in Loudon with a salsa bar, birria tacos, horchata, and a local following that drives past other options to get here.
El Señor is a Mexican restaurant on TN-72 in Loudon with a self-serve salsa bar, a broad menu of Mexican-American dishes, birria tacos, outdoor seating, and a full bar including margaritas. Open seven days a week from 11 AM.
The Loudon region is one of the eight zones the watts.bar directory uses to group POIs. The lake regions page describes each region's character, traffic, and wind exposure.
11 POIs on the directory.
Last updated: April 30, 2026