Let someone else do the cooking this Christmas. When you spend the holidays in a Gatlinburg cabin, you’re close to these eateries where you can dine deliciously without doing the dishes afterward. Be sure to ask about reservations!
Howard’s Restaurant
Feast on steaks, chops, ribs, fish, or chicken at Gatlinburg’s oldest restaurant. Enjoy river views while you dine. For a lighter bite, try appetizers, salads, sandwiches and burgers. Ask for a table on the all-weather patio by the water.
The Heirloom Room
Experience Appalachian cuisine served in an elegant dining room with river views. The menu boasts dry-aged steaks, venison, pan-seared salmon, shrimp and grits, and unique Smoky Mountains morsels like wild boar and smoked frog legs. The bar features a curated selection of whiskeys and bourbons.
Crockett’s Breakfast Camp
Start Christmas Day with a hearty breakfast to fuel you. This breakfast-and-brunch spot serves everyone’s favorite breakfasts–waffles, pancakes, French toast, omelettes, eggs Benedict and dozens more savory or sweet ways to kick off the day.
The Baht
Dine on authentic Thai food in a charming, riverside setting. The Bhat prides itself on offering both familiar Thai dishes and specials for more adventurous eaters. A full bar complements the food and the relaxed atmosphere.
No Way Jose’s Cantina
In the heart of downtown, No Way Jose’s combines Mexican cuisine with a colorful, family-friendly vibe. Combo platters mix and match favorite dishes, like chiles relleno, tacos, tamales, enchiladas and more. Sizzling fajitas are a cantina specialty.
Vista Grill
Classic, filling cuisine is the focus, with dishes including whiskey-glazed ribeye, lasagna, BBQ pork chops, honey-glazed salmon, and popular sandwiches like Reubens and cheesesteaks. Eat with a stunning view of the mountains right outside.
Cherokee Grill
Styled like an upscale mountain lodge, Cherokee Grill is a great setting for steaks, seafood, burgers, and entree salads. Don’t miss the unusual sides, like spicy mac and cheese or blue cheese grits. Beer aficionados, check out the many microbrews.
Calhoun’s
Feeling casual this Christmas? Indulge in down-home Tennessee BBQ, steaks, burgers, salads, and the house specialty, wings with homemade sauces. Look for specials on beers and cocktails, too.
Book a Gatlinburg cabin for Christmas and relax while someone else cooks you an unforgettable holiday meal!
