McCloud Mountain Restaurant & Lodge

Category: Lodge

Address: 1220 McClouds Trail, Duff, TN 37729, USA

Phone: +14235623282

Reviews

Caye Stafford

Mar 16, 2022

The grounds are beautiful and the view is stunning. We have eaten in the restaurant and were planning a trip back this summer. When I checked the website it says the restaurant is closed for the 2022 season. Sad, we were really looking forward to going.

Elton Hutto

Sep 27, 2021

Amazing views food is great Wife and I had BBQ sandwiches friend had Italian dish and was great, another had ribs and was delicious. We were in town staying at Walden Woods riding SXS , short drive and recommend it ,service was good. We thought prices would be high since you have to make reservations, they were reasonable and dress code was casual. We will be back next trip.

Topcover73

Aug 17, 2021

I don't know about about lodge, but as far as the restaurant goes the view is the only thing that's special As far as a restaurant goes, this is one of the worst and most disappointing experiences I've had in a long time. For a place that seemed so "exclusive" (and not cheap) I was expecting a 5-star experience. However, there were so many issues it would be easier to just list them in a numbered format: 1) The carpet around our table looked like it hadn't been vacuumed in a week, and the tables did not look particularly clean either. Even my menu looked dirty. They were paper menus and mine had stains on it from whoever used it last. 2) There were two or three items that were on the menu on their website online that we tried to order and they didn't make them anymore. Apparently they never never update their online menu to reflect what they actually have available. 3) Our waitress was nice, but there were numerous issues that came up that I just couldn't believe was happening. For example even as she was bringing out our food we still did not have utensils or napkins and had to ask for them, and they weren't nice cloth napkins like you get in a nice restaurant (or one that costs this much) they were just your basic napkins like you'd get at McDonald's. 4. Probably the most unbelievable thing that happened was, four or five people (we had a part of 11) in our crew ordered the pulled pork nachos. Every single one came out with any pulled pork on them...at all. My brother finally asked after a little bit how the pork was and one of my cousins said they didn't have any on it. We told the waitress who found out what happened and unbelievably, instead of telling a manager and offering them some money off of their bill or something, she brought out a plate of pulled pork so they could put it on their half-eaten, pulled pork-less, pulled-pork nachos.. which by then why bother? The view truly is AMAZING, and that alone is worth the trip, just don't expect a great dining experience on top of it.

Jeff Woods

May 17, 2021

All in all a very good experience. Not the first and definitely not the last time I will go.. The bread was warm and good with the butter. The Salmon was good. The Ribs were huge, pretty tender and had a good flavor. Group of four, the waitress as decently attentive and tried to be proactive with refills and such. to have any suggestion - for the price, butter, sour cream, etc should not come out in prepacked plastic containers... 1 as always the view is amazing and everyone was very friendly

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Questions & Answers

What months are you open?

Sharon Kirkland | Dec 12, 2017
Mary Tomblin | Dec 13, 2017

I think they close in November

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Would someone with arthritis, gets really hard to walk much of an incline or at long times. Would we be able to enjoy the beauty & see lots of sights

Sharon Grant | Dec 12, 2017
Travis | Dec 13, 2017

Wouldn't be an issue. Passenger drop off is right at the front door and so you can either walk in and see the view through the windows or take the fairly level walk to the side of the building for the open air deck.

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Do you have suites to accommodate 3 couples

connie emory | Jun 14, 2021
C Hill | Jun 15, 2021

Only room for our family.

Is this place pet friendly.

Rodney Carey | Dec 12, 2019
Thomas Lynch | Dec 13, 2019

It is a private community just call ahead and make a reservation and you'll be whisked past the gate.

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What are the dates this year for peak fall color season

Chuck Williams | Dec 12, 2017
James Allen | Dec 13, 2017

First part of October.

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Is McCloud mountain restaurant and Lodge pet friendly?

Francine Lindsey | Nov 27, 2021
Glenn Clevenger, Sr. | Nov 28, 2021

No pets are allowed

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What year did this facility open for business

Trucker Kev The Paid Tourist | Oct 12, 2021
The Nealons | Oct 13, 2021

1953. The current owners will not allow access to the mountain without reservations. The guard at the gate has a s#@ty attitude . Not a real good first opinion. Don't have a clue what's up there and if it's worth a reservation to dine. So I won't go back. Not inviting for public dining.

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We want to go just to the Chimney Top. Do we still need reservation at the restaurant? Thanks.

Veronika Drobenova | Dec 12, 2019
Megan Ankrom | Dec 13, 2019

The mountain is private property. If you don't make a reservation they won't put you on the list at the entrance to be allowed to drive up.

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Are they closed on Monday?

Ruth “Ruthie” Brooks | Dec 12, 2019
McCloud Mountain Restaurant & Lodge (Owner) | Dec 13, 2019

Yes McCloud Mountain is closed Mondays for April

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When does it open back up this year

Chasity Hall | Dec 12, 2019
McCloud Mountain Restaurant & Lodge (Owner) | Dec 13, 2019

Thanks for the answers... yes, we plan to reopen March 15th (weather permitting

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What months are you open? How far ahead to make reservations for restaurant?

Bonnie Williams | Dec 12, 2019
McCloud Mountain Restaurant & Lodge (Owner) | Dec 13, 2019

We reopen Mid March until early December. Reservations are required.

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Open 2-14? Valentine's day and our anniversary?

Roger Mills | Dec 12, 2019
Roger Mills | Dec 13, 2019

Thank you..can't wait to try!!

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Do you have to have reservations just to ride up mountain to see views

connie seal | Dec 12, 2018
McCloud Mountain Restaurant & Lodge (Owner) | Dec 13, 2018

You do have to have lodge or restaurant reservations to enter the property. McCloud Mountain is a private resort so sightseeing is unfortunately not allowed without a reservation.

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Is there a good reason they don't publicize the fact that you need a reservation at the restaurant just to set foot on the property?

Gordon Holt | Dec 12, 2018
McCloud Mountain Restaurant & Lodge (Owner) | Dec 13, 2018

Everything online states the reservations only policy, we are in the process of changing all signage to state that as well. Being a private community, the transient traffic became too great to allow an open gate policy. I am truly sorry if you were inconvenienced by this, but please know that we are working hard to make our policy more public (both billboard and directional)

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Will the lodge be open on 12/10?

Jim Culpepper | Dec 12, 2017
marty barnes | Dec 13, 2017

Dont believe they are i believe they are closed for season may want to call to be sure

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Are there any grocery stores or Wal-Mart's nearby?

Meechelle mybelle | Dec 12, 2017
James Allen | Dec 13, 2017

Yes

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