Restaurants in Ore City, Texas
Listings checked against Texas Comptroller permit data · Updated September 2026
Ore City is a small Upshur County town, and the directory lists three places to eat, all on US 259 N.
US 259
Venice Pizza at 504 US Highway 259 N is part of the regional Venice Pizza House group and has been at this address since 2020. Ol Smoky Kountry BBQ & More, a barbecue business run by Markeith White, shares the same address. Sonic Drive-In is at 600 US Highway 259 N. For more choices, check the restaurant directory for Gilmer, the county seat. If you know of another restaurant or food truck operating in Ore City, let us know through the contact page and we'll check it out for the directory.
Restaurant Directory: Ore City
A directory of 3 restaurants, built from active Texas sales-tax permits, grouped by cuisine where the name makes it clear.
Sourced from the Texas Comptroller's active permit records. A spot that recently closed or changed hands may occasionally still appear — let us know and we'll fix it.
Barbecue (1)
- Ol Smoky Kountry BBQ & More $$
Barbecue business run by Markeith White. It shares the 504 US-259 N address with Venice Pizza.
504 US Highway 259 N, Ore City, TX 75683
Burgers & American (1)
- Sonic Drive-In ↗ $
Sonic drive-in on US-259 N serving burgers, tots, shakes and drinks.
600 US Highway 259 N, Ore City, TX 75683 · (903) 968-2010
Pizza & Italian (1)
- Venice Pizza $
Pizza restaurant on US-259 N from the regional Venice Pizza House group, at this address since 2020.
504 US Highway 259 N, Ore City, TX 75683
Source: Texas Comptroller — Active Sales Tax Permit Holders (NAICS 722)
FAQ: Dining in Ore City
The directory lists three, all on US 259 N: Venice Pizza, Ol Smoky Kountry BBQ & More and Sonic Drive-In.
Ol Smoky Kountry BBQ & More is at 504 US Highway 259 N, sharing the address with Venice Pizza.
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