Locally Owned Restaurants Around Cedar Creek Lake

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Not Just a Meal—It’s a Local Experience.

Around Cedar Creek Lake, the best meals come from places where the cook knows your name. Discover locally owned restaurants with scratch-made menus, pet-friendly patios, and real East Texas flavor.

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Fig’s Backyard BBQ is Bringing the Heat to Tool, Texas!

If you love smoky, slow-cooked perfection and live music under the Texas sky, then you’re in for a treat! Fig’s Backyard BBQ is officially firing up the pits and launching their brand-new Smokehouse on March 14th!

Fig’s Backyard BBQ is bringing good food, great music, and legendary times to the lake. Gather your crew, mark your calendars, and get ready for a backyard BBQ experience like no other!

Figs backyard at night.
Figs Backyard BBQ

Looking for restaurants committed to healthier cooking?

Sharkies Smashburgers is Leading the Way in Healthier Eating at Cedar Creek Lake!

Better Burgers. Better Ingredients. No Seed Oils.

This fan-favorite food truck is not just about delicious Wagyu smashburgers—it’s about cleaner, healthier cooking that prioritizes quality ingredients and real flavor.

✅ 100% Wagyu Beef – locally raised in Mabank, TX
✅ Cooked Only in Animal Fats – NO vegetable or seed oils!
✅ House-Made Sauces – NO mixes or artificial ingredients.

Meet Chef Cassy Jones: A Southern Star with Texas-Sized Flavor
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Meet Chef Cassy Jones: A Southern Star with Texas-Sized Flavor

When it comes to blending soulful Southern tradition with a modern twist, Chef Cassy Jones is in a league of her own. Known for her famously crave-worthy Fried Collard Greens, Cassy has earned her place as one of the most beloved vendors at the State Fair of Texas, where her booth has become a must-visit destination on the Midway—and we are so blessed to have her here at the lake in Malakoff.

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Love Local Food & Great Company? Join Us!

We’re not just sharing tables—we’re making connections. If you’re into live music, farm-fresh menus, and hanging out with good people at great local spots, come be part of our growing Meetup group around Cedar Creek Lake.

👋 Upcoming Events:
🗓️ Friday, April 11 @ 6:00 PM – Patio Nights at Mabank Truck Yards
🗓️ Thursday, April 24 @ 5:30 PM – Patio Nights at 6 Forks Farm, Athens

Texas BBQ

Best Steak Around the Lake

American Cuisine

Best Pizza Around the Lake

  • 6 Forks Farm

    6 Forks Farm

  • BnR Country

    BnR Country

  • Billito's Italian

    Billito's Italian

  • Bee's Knees Bubble Tea And Pizza

    Bee's Knees Bubble Tea And Pizza

  • Milano's

    Milano's

Lakeside Dining

Italian Cuisine

Mexican Fare

Weekend Brunch

Mabank Food Truck Yard

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Craft 64: Worth the Drive to Canton!

Looking for the perfect spot to kick back, catch the game, and enjoy some incredible food? Craft 64 has it all—epic sports vibes, healthy menu options, out-of-this-world craft burgers made with 100% Texas beef from 44 Farms, and a massive selection of craft beers from across the state.

With live music, daily drink specials, and a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere, Craft 64 is the ultimate spot for sports fans and food lovers