There are various cheap and cheerful places to grab a bite to eat on the way up Mount Tai and on Heavenly Street, most serving local dishes and noodles. Prices rise with height so beware! It is also a good idea to take some of your own provisions with you and the Global Bakery on Hongmen Lu is a good place to pick up some picnic food.

In Taian town, there are a few good restaurants, most of which are located in the big hotels. The Taishan Hotel and the Overseas Chinese Hotel serve the best selection of Chinese cuisine. The Overseas Chinese hotel has 15 restaurants, including an authentic Italian restaurant. On Hongmen Lu, there are some nice places to eat too. The Dafugui Restaurant is an upmarket place serving local specialties such as red-scaled carp and hibiscus curd.

This area is also famous for its curd banquet and edible wild herb banquet Throughout the years, various Emperors have apparently dined on these vegetarian feasts which are meticulously prepared in all the restaurants and hotels around these parts.