Delectable Dining in the Smokies

For great food and great service in a great environment, visitors should check out the Park Grill Steakhouse. Guests can choose from a large menu and exquisite salad bar. This restaurant offers wholesome and flavorful food that includes fresh trout and chicken. With the Grill’s location nearly 200 yards from the Great Smoky Mountain Park, it not only offers a feast for the hungry visitor, but a feast for the eyes as well.

 

The Peddler is in the Great Smokey Mountains National Park in downtown Gatlinburg, and specializes in traditional Tennessee dishes. The building was built using materials from original home sites of Gatlinburg’s pioneer families. The Peddler is a great way to end a day in the Smokies.

A Pile of Pancakes, Gatlinburg TN

 

The Pancake Pantry is Tennessee’s first pancake house, and is one of Gatlinburg’s yummiest traditions. Diners can enjoy mouthwatering “hot cakes” made from scratch and topped with real butter and fresh whipped cream. The Pancake Pantry offers a wide variety of your favorite breakfast dishes. New dishes are created each year to accompany the favorites from the past.

Already had breakfast? Visitors can fill up on an expansive lunch selection including gourmet sandwiches, inspired from around the world, hamburgers, homemade soups, and fresh salads. They Pancake Pantry will even prepare you a box lunch if you want to enjoy it in the Park. This is one tradition you do not want to miss. For more ideas on where to dine in Gatlinburg click here.

Bear Creek Grill in Gatlinburg TN

 

If it’s fine dining you desire, make sure to go to Bear Creek Grill in Gatlinburg. The Bear Creek Grill prides itself on serving only the finest including: aged Mid-Western beef, fresh rainbow trout, fresh gulf seafood, and gourmet burgers. The restaurant opens daily at 4:30pm. For more information, including an online menu, please visit Bear Creek Grill online. Bear Creek Grill is one of the many places to dine in Gatlinburg, for a list of restaurants click here.

Finger Licking Fun at the Dixie Stampede

 

For visitors looking for some western fun, check out Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede. The Dixie Stampede is a Dinner Theater located in Pigeon Forge. An interactive Western style show is performed while a four-course country meal is served. Dixie Stampede also offers dinners a vegetarian meal. For an exciting opening act that you won’t want to miss, gather in the Carriage room 50 minutes before the main show. After the opening act you will be ushered into the giant 35,000 square foot arena to begin your adventure. For tickets and show times visit the Dixie Stampede website by clicking here. This is an attraction the whole family can enjoy!

Miss Lily’s Café

For some great southern cuisine in Townsend, Tennessee visitors should try Miss Lily’s Café. In the morning, try their amazing breakfast buffet. A welcoming staff will prepare any omelet of your choice right in front of you eyes. For a cold day, try the delicious Tomato Bisque soup. For something heartier, Miss Lily’s offers a wide variety of sandwiches, salads and desserts. Miss Lily’s Café is open Tuesday through Saturday 11am-9pm and Sunday 10am-2pm.

Maxwell’s Beef and Seafood Restaurant

If hunger pains strike when you’re in Gatlinburg, Tennessee stop by Maxwell’s Beef and Seafood Restaurant. Maxwell’s offers numerous signature dishes including a steak and lobster meal for only $14.95. They also offer soups, salads, appetizers, beef, seafood, chicken, pasta, and dessert. Maxwell’s location on the Parkway makes it a perfect place to eat after a fun filled day.

 

Huck Finn’s Catfish in Pigeon Forge

 

Who doesn’t like “All U Can Eat” Catfish and Chicken Dinner, Homemade Slaw, Baked White Beans and Signature Southern Fried Hushpuppies? Huck Finn’s Catfish, located in Pigeon Forge, is a family owned restaurant that specializes in these signature dishes. So stop in for delicious food and a laid back family oriented atmosphere. 

Legends by Max

 

Stop and enjoy great Italian food in a casual atmosphere at Legends by Max in downtown Gatlinburg. At Legends there is something for everyone on their wide-ranging menu. They offer a variety of food from sandwiches to pasta and catfish to meatloaf. Legends by Max also offers one free child’s entrée with the purchase of an adult entrée. You can even call ahead to save a table. For more information including a full menu visit Legends by Max online.x

Old Mill Restaurant

Ask any local; the place to eat at in the Smokies is the Old Mill Restaurant in pigeon Forge. It’s not uncommon for visitors to dine here multiple times during their vacation. On the menu at the Old Mill is old-fashioned southern cuisine. Everything is served family-style in generous portions. All dinner entrée’s are served with the signature corn chowder, salad, fresh vegetables, and a dessert. The Old Mill Restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. For more information on the restaurant visit theirwebsite.

Throwback to the 50’s at Happy Days Diner in Pigeon Forge, TN

 

No need for a time machine, just step back in time at Happy Days 50’s Diner, located right off the Parkway in Pigeon Forge, TN. The themed atmosphere and jukebox brings you back to the era of poodle skirts and roller skates. Your experience at Happy Days will be nothing less than amazing with the juicy hamburgers, crispy fries, not to mention the best banana splits in town. For more options of where to dine while staying in the Smoky Mountains click here.