Restaurants
Gatlinburg, TN, along with all of its Gatlinburg cabins, has hundreds of restaurants and dining choices for your eating pleasure. This quaint little city has everything from fine dining to great home town country cooking. We are sure that you will love everything this little town of Gatlinburg has to offer. Please feel free to browse our directory Gatlinburg’s finest and specialty restaurants.
Alamo Steak House – Enjoy the perfect dinner setting for anything from an intimate dinner for two to a big family dinner. Toll Free: 1-800-992-9780!
Applewood Farmhouse – We extend a special invitation for you to stop by and visit our fourth Applewood Farmhouse Restaurant located at the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Gatlinburg. We are located at traffics light 10. Phone: (865) 429-5700
Atrium Pancakes – Featured in Taste of Home Magazine. 25 varieties of Pankcakes & Belgium Waffles Homemade Soups & Huge Salads. Catering available. Phone: (865) 430-3684
Bear Creek Grill - Located right on a peaceful running creek and close to the Smoky Mountain National Park, Bear Creek Grill is surrounded with the natural beauty of this area. It offers you a very relaxed and unforgettable dining experience with many Italian specialties, fresh rainbow trout, fresh seafood, burgers, chicken and mid-Western beef. You can have a cozy romantic dinner for two or you can bring in your large party for a memorable event. Large, covered patio seating is also available so you can enjoy your delicious meal outside listening to the rustling of the creek.
Bennett’s Pit Bar-B-Que – Home to real hickory smoked barbecue, Bennett’s Pit Bar-B-Que is most famous for its ribs and barbecue. They hickory smoke their ribs, beef, pork and chicken slowly so the taste is perfect. There is also an all you can eat breakfast bar and a soup and salad bar. Bennett’s Pit Bar-B-Que also caters so you can call and make reservations for catering for a major large group event. There are two locations in the Great Smoky Mountains, one in Gatlinburg TN and the other in Pigeon Forge.
Best Italian Cafe and Pizzeria - Best Italian Café and Pizzeria has been a 30 year tradition in Gatlinburg. The delicious food and famous garlic rolls keep people coming back for more each time they visit. Best Italian Café and Pizzeria specializes in many Italian dishes that everyone will love. They offer anything from salads and subs to pizza and pasta. They are located right off the main parkway in Gatlinburg. The food at Best Italian Café and Pizzeria is well worth finding them.
Blaine’s Grill and Bar – Prepare to experience the best in food and entertainment in the Gatlinburg area. Located right in the middle of downtown Gatlinburg, Blaine’s Grill and Bar offers the perfect air for families to enjoy. Blaine’s offers plenty of appetizers, soups, salads, burgers, sandwiches, steaks, chicken, seafood, pasta, side plates and desserts. There is also a balcony that overlooks the beautiful Smoky Mountains that is open for your dining pleasure. One time at Blaine’s Grill and Bar and you’ll always go back.
The Brass Lantern – Offering a casual and friendly atmosphere with great food and great prices, The Brass Lantern is the perfect place for an entire family or for a romantic dinner for two. It has delicious food including appetizers, salads, burgers and steaks. The Brass Lantern will also cater any major large group event.
Calhoun’s – Calhoun’s Restaurant is a famous place for many people that visit Gatlinburg each year. Most famous for their hickory smoked barbecue and their award winning ribs, Calhoun’s also serves meals like steak, chicken, catfish, sandwiches and salads so, if you don’t like ribs or barbecue there’s still something there for you. There is a full service bar, and they can host banquets and cater for you. They are only located in Tennessee so plan your next trip to Gatlinburg and enjoy some delicious food!
Cheese Cupboard and Hofbrauhaus - Located right in the middle of downtown Gatlinburg in The Village shops, the Cheese Cupboard opened it’s doors as Gatlinburg’s premier cheese shop. The Cheese Cupboard and Hofbrauhaus Restaurant is home to a large supply of imported and domestic cheese, crackers and chocolates straight from Switzerland and Germany. It also offers snacks, gourmet mustards, cold drinks, hot sauces and old-fashioned Kosher dill pickles. The German pub style Hofbrauhaus restaurant is on the second floor and is home to the town’s most famous Reuben sandwiches and many other sandwiches, like hoagie, turkey, pastrami, and bratwurst. This restaurant will be a favorite for you each year you visit Gatlinburg! So on your next trip through town, stop by for a wonderful meal.
The Cherokee Grill – This is a must eat restaurant when coming to the area. The Cherokee Grill is one of Gatlinburg’s finest steakhouses. It features delicious meals with fresh fish and various other seafood, juicy steaks, mouthwatering chicken, large appetizers, tasty salads, hamburgers, salads, soups, and many desserts to choose from. The Cherokee Grill is located right on the parkway in Gatlinburg and is just a short drive or walk from many of the popular attractions in the area. They can cater your large breakfast or luncheon group as well. Next time you take a trip to Gatlinburg, don’t miss out on a delicious meal at the Cherokee Grill.
Damon’s Grill – Damon’s Grill is a full-service, casual dining experience that specializes in prime ribs, grilled steaks, chicken, seafood, salad and their award winning ribs. There are two locations in the Great Smoky Mountains, one in Gatlinburg and one in Sevierville. While dining at Damon’s Grill you can either enjoy a quiet dining experience or a high-energy dining experience in the clubhouse. With great food and great fun you can’t go wrong when dining at Damon’s Grill.
Gondolier Pizza – Gondolier Pizza offers delicious pizza, subs, salads, Italian entrees, calzones, and pita wraps at a very reasonable price. They always offer something different, good, and fresh. With the perfect atmosphere for any size group that will be visiting the area, great food, great fun and great prices, who could ask for more? Gondolier Pizza is conveniently located in two Smoky Mountain locations: one in Gatlinburg TN and one in Sevierville. Stop by Gondolier Pizza on your next trip to the Gatlinburg or Sevierville.
Greenbrier Restaurant – The famous Greenbrier Restaurant is known throughout the Smokies and is known primarily for the delicious cuisine it serves. Nestled on a quiet hillside in Gatlinburg, it has been a historic log cabin land marker since 1939. Not only does Greenbrier Restaurant have a relaxed environment but it also offers a breathtaking view of the mountains we’ve all grown to love so much, with floor to ceiling windows you can watch the beauty of nature as you eat a delicious meal. The Greenbrier Restaurant offers mouthwatering food, including tasty appetizers, prime ribs, mountain trout, salads, steaks, chicken, and pasta. Eating here should become a vacation tradition for everyone.
Hard Rock Cafe – Gatlinburg is known for breathtaking beauty, friendly people, wonderful attractions and delicious dining so make a visit to Hard Rock Café while you’re in town. Located right on the main road in the downtown Gatlinburg, it is conveniently within walking distance to many attractions, shops and even lodging. Hard Rock Café has everything from burgers to famous desserts. Expect a fun and friendly dining environment for everyone, and the next time that you are in Gatlinburg, stop by and take a break from all the sight seeing.
Howard’s Restaurant – Howard’s Restaurant is located on the parkway right beside the Elks Plaza shopping center and across the street from Hampton Inn. It is proud to serve chicken, sandwiches, soups, salads, shrimp, prime rib strips, pork chops, and plenty of steak and seafood. With Howard’s Restaurant being located right on the strip, it is just a walk away from every attraction in the area. It is also the perfect place for wedding rehearsal dinners, receptions or bridal showers. They have a banquet area for large groups of up to 300, medium sized groups of around 200 and also for smaller groups of about 50. On your next vacation to Gatlinburg, stop by Howard’s Restaurant for a delicious meal.
Jared’s Grill at the Ship – Jared’s Grill at the Ship has all the old world charm as an Authentic English Pub. It offers up to fifty different beers and ales and delicious food, ranging from fish & chips and hand made pizzas to various types of salads and burgers. Jared’s Grill at the Ship has the perfect party atmosphere for anyone coming to the area. So make sure to make a stop by Jared’s Grill at the Ship!

