Places on Watts Bar Lake tagged large portions. 5 places on the directory carry this tag. Browse the list below or jump to a category-specific page from the related links.
A packed, colorful street taco spot in Harriman that people drive an hour for and visit multiple times a week once they find it.
Wizapa's Street Tacos is a Mexican restaurant on Roane State Highway in Harriman, named for and inspired by Antonio Garcia Alcala, a taquero who operated in Degollado, Jalisco for 56 years. Open six days with a split-hour schedule. The place is frequently at capacity; online ordering is available.
A family-run Mexican restaurant in Harriman that fills up on weekends, keeps prices accessible, and runs an all-you-can-eat taco option that people drive for.
El Cantarito is a Mexican restaurant in Harriman on North Roane Street, open seven days a week. Large portions, low prices, and a dine-in all-you-can-eat option for tacos, burritos, and enchiladas with rice and beans make it the default Mexican stop for a lot of Harriman regulars. About eight miles from the lake.
The Mexican place Rockwood has been going to for years, and keeps going back to.
El Patron is the go-to Mexican restaurant for Rockwood and the surrounding area. Large portions, consistent food, daily specials including Thursday wings, and a staff that regulars treat like family.
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 large, reliable Italian chain restaurant in Harriman that draws consistent crowds with generous portions and a wide menu.
Gondolier is a regional Italian-American chain with a Harriman location on Roane State Highway. A wide menu covers pizza, pasta, gyros, calzones, and desserts. Portions are large and prices are considered good value, though the dessert portions have recently been reduced.
So far 5 places on the lake have the large portions tag (all restaurants). By area it's mostly Rockwood (3), Harriman (1) and Loudon (1). In our write-ups these come up most as good for casual dinner, families and groups.
Ratings? Google has them at 4.5 stars on average, from 5,060 reviews across 5 places. Wizapa's Street Tacos is the highest rated at 4.8 (273 reviews). And Gondolier Italian Restaurant has the most reviews at 1,500.
If it's Sunday, 4 of the 5 that post hours will be open. After 9 p.m.? That's 4 of 5, at least one night a week. Hours are from Google and can be stale, especially in winter, so give them a call before you go.
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Last updated: November 10, 2026