182 Places
Restaurants & Dining
From beloved Southern staples to farm-to-table fine dining, the Smokies serve up hundreds of restaurants worth a visit. Explore by area to find your next meal.
The Old Mill Restaurant
Historic water-powered grist mill dining
Loco Burro Fresh Mex Cantina
Rooftop view with Mexican flavors
Applewood Farmhouse Restaurant
Authentic farmhouse restaurant
J.T. Hannah's Kitchen
Burgers, salads, and friendly service
Margaritaville Restaurant - Pigeon Forge
Island-inspired Caribbean dishes
Pancake Pantry
Famous scratch-made pancakes since 1960
No Way Jose's Cantina
Lively Mexican tacos and sizzling fajitas
The Park Grill
American fare near Gatlinburg park
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen
Scratch-made dishes and warm croissants
Harpoon Harry's Crab House - Pigeon Forge
Seafood with crab, lobster, shrimp
The Old Mill Pottery House Café
River-view café with fresh salads
Timberwood Grill
Steakhouse-style American fare
Holston's Kitchen
Quality steaks and fresh ingredients
Ole Smoky Distillery - The Holler
Tennessee's first legal moonshine in Gatlinburg
Bullfish Grill
Fresh seafood and respectable sushi
Cherokee Grill
Appalachian ingredients with modern techniques
Hard Rock Cafe Pigeon Forge
American fare with rock memorabilia
The Donut Friar
Fresh doughnuts and cinnamon bread
Howard's Restaurant
Classic American dishes for families
Crockett's Breakfast Camp
Mountain breakfast with pancakes & more
Applewood Farmhouse Grill
Southern breakfast & dinner experience
Johnny Rockets
Retro 1950s diner with burgers & shakes
THE DINER
Classic American diner fare in Sevierville
Best Italian on the Parkway
Italian-American dishes on Parkway
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
Classic Italian dishes and breadsticks
Dick's Last Resort - Gatlinburg
Humorous service with messy fun
The Chop House
Steaks and chops in family-friendly setting
Frizzle Chicken Farmhouse Cafe
Southern breakfast and lunch with country charm
Mama's Farmhouse
Southern comfort food family-style
Paula Deen's Family Kitchen
Family-style Southern comfort foods
Log Cabin Pancake House
Rustic breakfast with classic pancakes
The Peddler Steakhouse
Scenic steakhouse since 1976
Paul's Family Restaurant
Hearty American breakfast and family fare
Alamo Steakhouse
Texas-style steaks & ribs in Gatlinburg
Pizzeria of Gatlinburg
Delicious pies in downtown Gatlinburg
Mellow Mushroom Gatlinburg
Creative pizzas in funky setting
Corky's Ribs & BBQ
Memphis-style ribs & barbecue favorites
Chesapeake's Seafood & Raw Bar
Seafood, raw bar, clam chowder
Gaucho Urbano - Brazilian Steakhouse
Unlimited skewered meats by gauchos
Cookie Dough Monster - Burgers & Shakes
Edible cookie dough, burgers & shakes
Flapjack's Pancake Cabin
Consistent breakfast with pancakes & more
El Paso Mexican Restaurant
Family-friendly Tex-Mex on the Parkway
Perkins American Food Co.
American comfort food
Puckett's Restaurant
Southern dishes with live tunes
Bennett's Pit Bar-B-Que
Slow-smoked meats since 1982
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.
Seafood themed after Forrest Gump
Ole Red Gatlinburg
Southern comfort food with live music
Ole Smoky Candy Kitchen
Watch candy pulled and enjoy sweets
Smoky Mountain Brewery
Craft beers & pub fare with scenic views
The Melting Pot
Interactive fondue dining experience
Cielito Lindo
Authentic Mexican tacos and fajitas
Little Tokyo Restaurant
Authentic Japanese cuisine and sushi
Bustin' Butts BBQ
Quality BBQ restaurant
Local Goat
New American dishes for groups
Reagan's House of Pancakes
Fluffy pancakes & breakfast favorites
Big Daddy's Pizzeria
Wood-fired pizzas with creative toppings
Jason Aldean's Kitchen + Rooftop Bar
Southern comfort food and live country
Shoney's - Sevierville
Hearty breakfast & American classics
Chesapeake's Seafood and Raw Bar
Scenic seafood with oysters and crab cakes
Buddy's bar-b-q - Sevierville
Smoky barbecue with Southern sides
Huck Finn's Catfish
Crispy fried catfish and seafood
Burg Steakhouse
Steaks and American fare in the Smokies
Native Brews Tap & Grill
Craft beers and pub dishes in Cherokee
Cliff Top Restaurant at Anakeesta
Mountaintop dining with panoramic views
Wize Guyz Grille
American grill in Cherokee
Fort Worth Steakhouse
Texas-style steaks in family-friendly setting
Old Mill Creamery in Old Mill Square
Homemade ice cream in Pigeon Forge
Sawyer's Farmhouse Restaurant
Southern breakfast & comfort food
Sunliner Diner
1950s style diner & burgers
Tony Gore's Smoky Mountain BBQ & Grill
Slow-smoked BBQ with scenic views
El Soñador Mexican Restaurant
Traditional Mexican in Gatlinburg
Pawpaw's Catfish Kitchen
Crispy fried catfish and Southern seafood
Muchacho Alegre Mexican Restaurant
Authentic Mexican restaurant
Crystelle Creek Restaurant
American cuisine with scenic views
Trish's Mountain Diner
Hearty mountain diner with views
Puckett's Grocery
Southern comfort food & live music
Aunt Granny's Restaurant
All-you-can-eat Southern buffet at Dollywood
Ruby Tuesday
Casual American dining
The Greenbrier
Southern comfort food and steaks
The Riverstone Restaurant
Riverside family-friendly dining
Smokies Cuban Cafe
Authentic Cuban flavors & sandwiches
Little House of Pancakes
Pancakes and breakfast in the Smokies
Mad Dog's Creamery
Creamy ice cream and sweets
Pizza Rio
Flavorful handcrafted pizzas in Pigeon Forge
Aubrey's Sevierville
Loyalty-earned dinner with salmon tacos
Gondolier
Italian fine dining
Chubby's Restaurant
Family comfort food restaurant
Pinchy's Lobster + Rawbar
Fresh lobster and oysters in Gatlinburg
The Baht - Thai Restaurant & Bar
Thai dishes and refreshing bar drinks
Seymour Grille
Classic American grill favorites
Taste of Dandridge
Premium steaks and fine dining
The Woodshed Restaurant
American comfort food
Graze Burgers
Farm-to-table burgers with local ingredients
Mel's Classic Diner
Nostalgic American breakfast & lunch
El Sazon Mexican Restaurant
Authentic Mexican restaurant
Mama's Chicken Kitchen
Crispy fried chicken and sides
Split Rail Eats
Casual American fare in Gatlinburg
Gorilla Taco Mexican Restaurant
Authentic tacos and Tex-Mex favorites
English Mountain Trout Farm
Fresh trout farm restaurant
J.O.E. and Pop's Sub Shoppe
Freshly made subs in Gatlinburg
Ristorante DellaSantina
Cozy Italian cuisine in Sevierville
Lil Black Bear Cafe
Cozy café with coffee and breakfast
Little Dutch Restaurant
Dutch family restaurant
Thai Basil
Authentic Thai cuisine in Sevierville
New Orleans Sandwich Company
Cajun-style sandwiches and po'boys
Five Oaks Farm Kitchen
Southern breakfast and dinner favorites
Tennessee Jed's
Hearty American classics in Gatlinburg
The Appalachian
Southern cuisine with a creative twist
The Heirloom Restaurant
Farm-to-table flavors in Gatlinburg
Mamma Mia's Italian Restaurant
Pasta, pizza, and Italian classics
Hungry Bear BBQ
Smoky barbecue with Southern flavors
Seasons 101
Upscale quality dining
Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro
Appalachian-inspired upscale dining
Papa Leone's Pizzeria
Handcrafted pizzas and Italian favorites
Nagano Japanese Grill
Sizzling hibachi and fresh sushi
Pollo Loco
Family chicken dishes in Sevierville
The Cottage Restaurant
Hearty breakfast in cozy atmosphere
Timbers Log Cabin Restaurant
Hearty breakfast in cozy cabin
Panchos and Amigos
Mexican restaurant
Tequila Spice Mexican Grill & Cantina
Lively Mexican cantina in Sevierville
Mountain Edge Grill
Scenic mountain views with American fare
El Machete Mexican Bar and Grill
Lively Tex-Mex with drinks and bites
LeConte Tapas & Grill
Small plates and grilled specialties
Fudge Shoppe of the Smokies
Freshly crafted fudge in a variety of flavors
Go Away Roamin Man Pizza
Italian-style pizzas with fresh toppings
Island Creamery
Delicious ice cream treats for families
Publix Super Market - Pigeon Forge
Grocery & essentials in Pigeon Forge
Red Oak Bistro
American bistro fare with variety
Tom & Earl's Back Alley Grill
Live music, bacon cheeseburgers
Daiquiri Shack & Grill Margaritaville
Tropical drinks and grilled dishes
The Hoagie Shop
Fresh hoagies and sandwiches
Jimmy's Smokehouse & Pizza Joint
Smoky BBQ and handcrafted pizza
Olga's Yodel Cinnamon Rolls
Warm, fresh cinnamon rolls in Gatlinburg
El Paraiso Restaurant
Family Mexican restaurant
Millstone Restaurant & Country Store
American food with country store charm
Chubby's Deli
Quality deli sandwiches
Southern Comfort
Hearty Southern cooking in Gatlinburg
Carmelcorn Shoppe
Fresh caramel corn and sweet treats
The Roaming Gnome Pub & Eatery
Pub fare, craft drinks, fun games
The Wildflour Bakehouse - Cinnamon Bread Factory
Fresh cinnamon bread and sweets
Ye Olde Steak House
Classic steakhouse dining
Dandridge Brewing Company
Craft brewery with food
Gigi's Cupcakes
Gourmet cupcakes in creative flavors
The Front Porch Cafe
Comforting café fare in Pigeon Forge
The Rampant Lion
Lively pub-style family restaurant
Asian Cafe LLC
Asian cuisine cafe
China 1 Dandridge
Chinese restaurant
Bakery and Desserts by Gracie
Custom cakes and desserts for celebrations
Talitas Restaurant
Mexican-inspired family dishes
Indian Creek Market & Deli
Local market and deli
Mi Querida Colombia
Authentic Colombian flavors
Iron Forge Brewing Co.
Craft beer and pub food brewery
Nama Sushi Bar
Japanese sushi and sake bar
Blue Moose Burgers & Wings
Burgers and wings with spicy sauces
Sticky Rice Cafe
Authentic Thai cuisine in Knoxville
Dead End BBQ
Award-winning smoked BBQ
The Glass House Café
Family-friendly café in Gatlinburg
Asian Yummy
Chinese and Japanese cuisine on Parkway
Granny Ogle's Ham 'n' Beans
Southern comfort ham and beans
Sitar Indian Cuisine
Indian buffet and curry dishes
Morning Mist Restaurant and Cafe
Breakfast and lunch in cozy setting
Better Batter Cakes
Pancakes and breakfast in the Smokies
The Smokey Q Company
Outstanding barbecue and service
Snowbird Mountain Coffee Co
Local coffee shop with amazing drinks
Narita Japanese Grill
Japanese grill restaurant
Pigeon Forge
Taco Ranch
Tex-Mex favorites with bold flavors
D & S Cafe and Gift Shop
Pizza cafe with gift shop
Tinsley-Bible Drug Store
Famous Bible Burger & milkshakes since 1938
DO Scratch Made Pizza & Pasta
Handcrafted pizzas & pasta from scratch
Traders Deluxe Cafe
Classic café fare for breakfast
Sweet Swine BBQ and Catering
Quality BBQ with big portions
Peaceful Side Social
Beer garden with live music & food trucks
Mossback Distilling Co.
Craft distillery with dining
Mi Casa Grill and Cantina
Authentic Mexican cuisine
Wears Valley Social Food Truck Park
Outdoor food truck park
Roble Viejo Mexican Grill
Authentic Mexican grill
El Ancla Seafood Restaurant
Mexican seafood specialties in Gatlinburg
Forest Grove Cafe
Casual American cafe with friendly service
Down The Shore
Delicious pizza with exceptional service
Vista Grill
American grilled dishes with views
Tinsley-Bible Soda Fountain
Classic soda fountain
Firefly Cove
Scenic dining with beautiful atmosphere
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Restaurants & Dining
The best restaurants in the Smoky Mountains. From Southern comfort food to steakhouses, seafood, and farm-to-table dining in Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, and Sevierville.
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| Place | Rating | Hours | Phone | Address | |
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| Cherokee | |||||
| Paul's Family Restaurant | 3.2 ★ | 7 AM - 9:30 PM | (828) 497-9149 | 1111 Tsali Blvd, Cherokee, NC 28719 | |
| Dandridge | |||||
| Perkins American Food Co. | 4.3 ★ | 501 Patriot Dr, Dandridge, TN | |||
| Gatlinburg | |||||
| Loco Burro Fresh Mex Cantina | 4.2 ★ | 11 AM - 12 AM | (865) 430-3282 | 735 Parkway #1, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 | |
| Pancake Pantry | 4.5 ★ | Mon-Sun: 7AM - 3PM | (865) 436-4724 | 628 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 | |
| No Way Jose's Cantina | 4.1 ★ | 11 AM - 10 PM | (865) 430-5673 | 555 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 | |
| The Park Grill | 4.6 ★ | Lunch: 11:30AM-4PM, Dinner: 5PM-10PM | (865) 436-2300 | 1110 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 | |
| Ole Smoky Distillery - The Holler | 4.7 ★ | 10 AM - 11 PM | (865) 436-6995 | 903 Parkway #128, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 | |
| Cherokee Grill | 4.6 ★ | Daily: 4PM - 10PM | (865) 436-4287 | 1002 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 | |
| The Donut Friar | 4.7 ★ | Daily: 5AM - 5PM | (865) 436-7306 | 634 Parkway #15, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 | |
| Howard's Restaurant | 4.4 ★ | 11 AM - 10 PM | (865) 436-3600 | 976 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 | |
| Crockett's Breakfast Camp | 4.5 ★ | Daily: 7AM - 1PM | (865) 325-1403 | 1103 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 | |
| Johnny Rockets | 4.5 ★ | 11 AM - 10 PM | (865) 430-5905 | 735 Parkway #2, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 | |
| Best Italian on the Parkway | 4.2 ★ | 11 AM - 10 PM | (865) 436-4669 | 710 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 | |
| Dick's Last Resort - Gatlinburg | 4.1 ★ | 11 AM - 11 PM | (865) 325-8191 | 903 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 | |
| Log Cabin Pancake House | 4.6 ★ | Daily: 7AM - 2PM | (865) 436-7814 | 327 Airport Rd, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 | |
| The Peddler Steakhouse | 4.7 ★ | Mon-Sun: 4:30PM - 10PM | (865) 436-5794 | 820 River Rd, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 | |
| Pizzeria of Gatlinburg | 4.4 ★ | 11 AM - 1 AM | (865) 430-5400 | 349 East Pkwy, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 | |
| Mellow Mushroom Gatlinburg | 4.3 ★ | 11 AM - 11 PM | (865) 430-3040 | 903 Parkway Ste 103, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 | |
| Chesapeake's Seafood & Raw Bar | 4.5 ★ | Daily: 11:30AM - 10PM | (865) 430-1771 | 738 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 | |
| Pigeon Forge | |||||
| The Old Mill Restaurant | 4.6 ★ | 8 AM - 9 PM | (865) 429-3463 | 164 Old Mill Ave, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 | |
| J.T. Hannah's Kitchen | 4.3 ★ | 11 AM - 10 PM | (865) 429-8377 | 3214 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 | |
| Margaritaville Restaurant - Pigeon Forge | 4 ★ | 11 AM - 11 PM | (865) 774-6601 | 130 The Island Dr #6101, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 | |
| Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen | 4.1 ★ | 11 AM - 11 PM | (865) 453-8883 | 3240 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 | |
| Harpoon Harry's Crab House - Pigeon Forge | 4 ★ | 11 AM - 9 PM | (865) 428-1800 | 112 Community Center Dr, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 | |
| The Old Mill Pottery House Café | 4.7 ★ | 8 AM - 8:30 PM | (865) 453-6002 | 3341 Old Mill St, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 | |
| Timberwood Grill | 4.3 ★ | 11 AM - 11 PM | (865) 366-2120 | 131 The Island Dr #1101, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 | |
| Bullfish Grill | 4.3 ★ | 11 AM - 10 PM | (865) 868-1000 | 2441 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 | |
| Hard Rock Cafe Pigeon Forge | 4.3 ★ | Mon-Sun: 11AM-11PM | (865) 366-7625 | 2050 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 | |
| Frizzle Chicken Farmhouse Cafe | 4.6 ★ | 7 AM - 1 PM | (865) 286-0260 | 2785 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 | |
| Mama's Farmhouse | 4.5 ★ | Mon-Sun: 8AM-9PM | (865) 908-4646 | 208 Pickel Street, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 | |
| Paula Deen's Family Kitchen | 4.3 ★ | Daily 8 AM - 10 PM | (865) 366-1510 | 131 The Island Dr #8101, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 | |
| Alamo Steakhouse | 4.5 ★ | Daily: 4PM - 10PM | (865) 908-9998 | 3050 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 | |
| Corky's Ribs & BBQ | 4.1 ★ | 11 AM - 9 PM | (865) 453-7427 | 3584 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 | |
| Gaucho Urbano - Brazilian Steakhouse | 4.5 ★ | 4 PM - 10:30 PM | (865) 286-5955 | 111 Valley Dr, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 | |
| Cookie Dough Monster - Burgers & Shakes | 4.7 ★ | 11 AM - 9 PM | (865) 366-4380 | 2660 Teaster Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 | |
| Flapjack's Pancake Cabin | 4.4 ★ | Daily: 7AM - 2PM | (865) 428-2639 | 2624 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 | |
| Puckett's Restaurant | 4.2 ★ | 11 AM - 9 PM | (865) 868-7070 | 2480 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 | |
| Bennett's Pit Bar-B-Que | 4.4 ★ | Daily: 11AM - 9PM | (865) 429-2200 | 2910 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 | |
| Sevierville | |||||
| Applewood Farmhouse Restaurant | 4.5 ★ | 8 AM - 8:30 PM | (865) 428-1222 | Sevierville, TN | |
| Holston's Kitchen | 4.4 ★ | 11 AM - 10 PM | (865) 365-1085 | 639 Dolly Parton Pkwy, Sevierville, TN 37862 | |
| Applewood Farmhouse Grill | 4.6 ★ | 7 AM - 8:30 PM | (865) 429-8644 | 220 Apple Valley Rd, Sevierville, TN 37862 | |
| THE DINER | 4.1 ★ | 7 AM - 9 PM | (865) 774-0044 | 550 Winfield Dunn Pkwy, Sevierville, TN 37876 | |
| Olive Garden Italian Restaurant | 4.4 ★ | 11 AM - 11 PM | (865) 774-3544 | 1570 Parkway, Sevierville, TN 37862 | |
| The Chop House | 4.5 ★ | 11 AM - 11 PM | (865) 774-8555 | 1649 Parkway, Sevierville, TN 37862 | |
| El Paso Mexican Restaurant | 4.5 ★ | 11 AM - 10:30 PM | (865) 453-1722 | 560 Winfield Dunn Pkwy #9, Sevierville, TN 37876 | |
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