Dairy Mart in Broaddus (7 miles) 303 State Highway 147, Broaddus, TX. Turn left onto Hwy 147 outside of park and enjoy a beautiful view of the lake as you cross the bridge toward Broaddus. The restaurant is on your right as you enter the small town. Excellent comfort foods, fried shrimp, catfish, steak fingers.
Lakeview RV/Grocery (3 miles) 5896 State Highway 147, Zavalla TX. Turn left onto HWY 147 outside of park and drive 3 miles for a very good breakfast sandwich or best ever lunch burger.
The Eagle's Nest (4 miles) 594 E Main St, Zavalla, TX. Open for lunch and dinner, enjoy buffet or order from menu, great desserts.
Dean’s in Huntington (20 miles) 481 3rd St Huntington TX. Turn right onto HWY 147 outside of park and drive to Zavalla and turn right onto Hwy 69. Dean’s is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and offers a buffet service of comfort foods, a meat market for all your grilling needs, and take out items.
Lufkin TX (29 miles) – Many great restaurants. Chain names such as Chili’s, Cheddars, IHOP, Ralph & Kacoo’s. There are several unique Lufkin restaurants well worth the money - Hole in One Cafe, Angelina Brewery and Manhattan Fine Dining.