Best Places for a Cozy Dinner in Gatlinburg This September

Get cozy with warming drinks and comfort foods in Gatlinburg this September. Linger over a meal and enjoy the view of fall colors outside the windows. Here are seven spots for the coziest meals in the Smokies.

The Heirloom Room

This elegant, riverside restaurant promises an upscale Appalachian menu featuring meat dishes and seafood. The historic location has welcomed travelers and locals alike for over a century. Get a table overlooking the water and order a handcrafted cocktail.

The Park Grill

Located at an entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, The Park Grill is a rustic mountain lodge inside and out. Dine on beef, pork, fish and chicken dishes, and a salad bar heaped with side dishes. For an extra-cozy meal, try to get a booth or table close to one of the restaurant’s stone fireplaces.

Boudicca’s Celtic Pub

Looking for a casual, homey restaurant? Head for Boudicca’s in the Arts and Crafts Community. This welcoming pub dishes up traditional fare like bangers and mash, fish and chips, and “Scottish street melt” (trust us, it’s a cheesy delight). Try the wide range of Irish and Scottish beers and ales 

Crystelle Creek

Newly remodeled Crystelle Creek offers two dining areas, one of which it describes as quieter and more romantic. Now, that’s cozy! The restaurant serves luscious steaks, pastas, ribs, seafood and more, in a setting focused on the outdoors. The koi pond makes a lovely setting for an after-dinner photo. A waterfall cascades from the roof, right over the picture windows.

Cherokee Grill

Order from the extensive wine list and sip while you enjoy the warmth of Cherokee Grill’s interior, decorated in rich wood, granite, brick and stone. Eat hearty yet high-end comfort food, new takes on Appalachian favorites like fried chicken, pork chops, trout and catfish, plus burgers, appetizers and traditional desserts. 

Wild Plum Tea Room

Prefer a cozy lunch instead of dinner? This small tea room, serving lunch only, offers freshly made specialties inside a charming log cabin. The lobster pie, salmon burgers, and chicken salad are local favorites. Reservations are essential at this intimate eatery. 

Your Gatlinburg Cabin

The ultimate in cozy fall dining is your Gatlinburg cabin rental! Whip up a meal in the kitchen or dish up delicious takeout. Eat on the deck and bask in the September sunshine. Reserve a Gatlinburg cabin and start planning your Smokies getaway.