Hello and welcome to my article on the best restaurants you can find around the Gatlinburg, Tennessee area. As you might expect, there is quite a bit of steak, seafood, and burgers on the list today, but that seems to be what is popular in town. And boy oh boy are some of these restaurants popular. The top 4 in particular should have you covered most hours of the day. And I’ll give you a link to each of these restaurant’s Yelp pages and websites so that you can see what others have said, as well as check out their pricing options. And I’ll also toss you a link (or two) anytime these great restaurants accept our convenient digital GiftYa gift cards.
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But enough about GiftYa, let’s get to those great restaurants in Gatlinburg you were looking for!
164 Old Mill Ave | Pigeon Forge | old-mill.com
Old Mill Restaurant gets the number one spot on my list of restaurants in Gatlinburg for one very simple reason. They have an absurd amount of positive customer feedback. They have a four and a half star rating with their customers with nearly 2500 reviews in! And you can’t beat that kind of consistency.
They serve classic Southern style cuisine and they serve it all day long. So you can get southern inspired takes on all your favorites all day long. In particular, the fried chicken and corn chowder seems popular so be sure to give those a taste!
“No words needed. 11/10. It is the best fried chicken I've ever had in my entire life. It's not too greasy but perfectly fried with just the right amount of salt and pepper. I'll keep my review short so you can start driving to Old Mill Restaurant.” - Yelp Review
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849 Glades Rd | Gatlinburg | splitraileats.com
Split Rail Eats is another restaurant in Gatlinburg that also has tremendous customer feedback. In fact they have a perfect five star rating with nearly 200 reviews in. But unlike the Old Mill Restaurant, this isn’t your typical dinner place. No Split Rail Eats is really more of a great lunch spot, or early dinner spot because they specialize in a myriad of sandwiches, deserts, and coffee. You get things like a fried chicken sandwich, a cheesesteak, or a cheeseburger with a side of fries to eat. And then when you are done you have your choice of dessert and coffee to make the meal complete!
“Dude! This place was so, so good. Our family of five stopped by in between soccer games at Rocky Top. It was a quick drive up and a really cool place. The food was way better than I was expecting. So good, in fact, that I would go out of my way to eat here again. Highly recommended!!” - Yelp Review
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1103 Pkwy | Gatlinburg | crockettsbreakfastcamp.com
If you are looking for the best breakfast place in Gatlinburg, then look no further. Crockett’s 1875 Breakfast Camp has all of the American breakfast classics served up hot and fresh every day. And just like the first two restaurants on the list they too boast an incredibly high customer rating. Four and a half starts with over 2000 reviews so you know they are consistently amazing.
You can get all the classics like pancakes, french toast, and even eggs benedict at Crockett’s so be sure to bring an empty stomach with you. The only downside is that since they are a breakfast place they are only open 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM each day. But as long as you are up at any sensible time you should be able to get a table and get a hot breakfast any day of the week!
“I figured with the long wait on a Tuesday morning this place had to be good, and it was! The food was delicious but what makes the place a true gem is the lovely atmosphere. I'll definitely need to come back to try the delicious cinnamon roll. I had the breakfast quesadilla which was delicious.” - Yelp Review
1002 Pkwy | Gatlinburg | cherokeegrill.com
I don’t exactly know why, but usually when we think of the best restaurants our minds naturally jump to steakhouses and seafood places. And well that is exactly what you can expect at Cherokee Grill. This is hands down the best steakhouse in Gatlinburg.
But like many modern steakhouses they also have plenty of seafood to offer on the menu to make sure there is something for everybody. So you can get everything from prime rib to crab cakes at Cherokee Grill which I think makes them a really accessible restaurant for most people.
“This is by far the best food in Gatlinburg. We stumbled upon this restaurant and had no idea what treat we were in for. The steak was by far the best I've had on vacation and we went 3 times while visiting Gatlinburg. Every time it was fantastic. Do yourself a favor and check it out” - Yelp Review
2167 Pkwy | Pigeon Forge | localgoatpf.com
If you are looking for a place that is a little more upscale, but still has your favorite foods like hot wings and cheeseburgers, then Local Goat is going to be the spot for you. While they serve all kinds of classic pub style food like burgers and chicken wings, they also serve plenty of more upscale dishes like lamb burgers and ahi tuna. Which I think makes them a really interesting spot to get food around Gatlinburg. I think their accessible, yet diverse menu, makes them a good choice for when you are craving something familiar, but still interesting enough to justify getting food out.
“Excellent service and food!
Long wait but well worth the wait!
Nice atmosphere and wide variety on menu” - Yelp Review
458 Pkwy | Gatlinburg | gatlinburgbrewingcompany.com
Gatlinburg Brewing Company isn’t messing around trying to be something they're not. They specialize in craft beer and artisan pizza. So if you are looking for a place to unwind, have a couple beers, and a little food after work then this is going to be the spot for you. They have a large selection of beers brewed on site and all of their pizzas are made personal to order and cooked in a real brick oven.
“This became our "local bar" while we were in Gatlinburg. The pizzas and the the beer were all great - as was the service. I was inspired to draw our favorite bartender.” - Yelp Review
631 Pkwy | Gatlinburg | tennesseejeds.net
If you are looking for the classic deli experience while you are in Gatlinburg then Tennessee Jed’s is going to be just the spot for you. They have a wide variety of different sandwiches to choose from. Everything from a turkey bacon ranch burger to a classic BBQ sandwich is on the menu at Jed’s. They slow roast everything each day for 14 hours to guarantee the most succulent sandwich eating experience money can buy you!
“What I loved the most about this location is the staff. So laid back and welcoming. Really cool people that make this restaurant a fun experience. Sandwiches were good. Definitely recommend for all tourists visiting the area.” - Yelp Review
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762 Pkwy | Gatlinburg | kennedy-concepts.com
If you don’t want to shell out the money to get seafood at a steakhouse, but still want to try something logical then Crawdaddy’s Restaurant is the spot for you in Gatlinburg. They specialize in a cajun style seafood menu. You get get everything from lobster bisque to seafood pasta at Crawdaddy’s so I think they will scratch that seafood itch for whatever it is in particular that you are craving
“We went in for dinner twice this week. We found the food to be fresh and very good. We tried meatloaf, lobster rolls, fried oysters. All were reasonably priced and had a great taste.” - Yelp Review
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2564 Alcoa Hwy | Alcoa | applebees.com
Applebee’s is your standard sit down American restaurant. But in my experience it’s always most jumpin’ during happy hour when you can get drinks and appetizers for half price. Which makes Applebee’s the perfect option for grabbing a couple drinks and some light food before a night out on the town!
“Nice clean facility. Typical Applebee's menu. Service and food was good. Very pleased.” - Yelp Review
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1705 Pkwy | Sevierville | outback.com
Outback Steakhouse is a popular chain of steakhouse restaurants around the country. They have an Australian theme. So you can expect a bit of an Australian theme to all the decor and menu item names. But for the most part, they are an adequate steakhouse option when the wait for a reservation is too long somewhere else, or when you want to have something comfortable and familiar.
“Surprisingly delicious from the food to the drinks. A highly recommend eating here while you in pigeon Forge.” - Yelp Review
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1600 Pkwy | Sevierville | redlobster.com
For those of you who aren’t aware, Red Lobster is a popular national seafood chain. You can get all the seafood classics you would expect at a pretty fair price. There is a little something for everybody on the menu. Well as long as they like seafood that is.
“Best red lobster I've ever been to. Ashley(bartender) was amazing and the rest of the staff were so nice! Manger was so sweet to our niece and even gave her some shrimp! Food was amazing too.” - Yelp Review
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And there you go! You now have a list of some of the best restaurants you can find around Gatlinburg. There was a pretty fair selection of menu choices on the list today, but unfortunately there wasn’t anything particularly unusual or exotic on the list today. However, with what is here on the list I am sure you can find a restaurant for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, that will not only meet your expectations, but exceed them!
