Whether you’re hunting for comfort food or splurging on an elegant evening out, these 10 Gatlinburg downtown restaurants have you covered.
1. Pancake Pantry
Tennessee’s first pancake house has dished up hearty breakfasts and lunches for 62 years! Don’t miss the huge variety of pancakes, from classic buckwheat to sweet potato to berry, and crepes with fillings like peaches, cherries and apricots.
2. Crockett’s Breakfast Camp
Frontiersman David “Crockett” Maples and his wife served breakfasts to hungry travelers, and this spot continues that hospitality. Biscuits loaded with eggs and meat, savory egg dishes and sweet favorites from French toast to fluffy pancakes all start your day right.
3. The Peddler
With custom-cut steaks, an amazing salad bar and decadent desserts, The Peddler is a local tradition for special occasions. But you don’t need a reason to treat yourself to this beautiful restaurant any time.
4. Bennett’s Pit BBQ
Smoked for up to 14 hours over hickory wood, meats come out tender and flavorful. Head here for pork ribs, chicken, pulled pork and beef brisket, with house-made sauce and sides.
5. Smith & Son Corner Kitchen
Want to satisfy your crew’s different tastes? Try this American cuisine restaurant, where you can get fajitas or fish and chips, meatloaf or ribs, sandwiches, burgers and specialty hot dogs.
6. Calhoun’s
Inside this rustic mountain lodge, feast on Tennessee BBQ, steaks, chops, signature wings served wet or dry, and Calhoun’s special ribs. Ask for “burnt ends” to experience a local favorite!
7. Smoky Mountain Trout House
Dine in one of Gatlinburg’s oldest buildings, enjoying the history while you decide which of 10 trout dishes to order. Rainbow trout are native Smoky Mountains fish so you know these dishes are fresh!
8. The Park Grill
Nestled near the entrance to the national park, this elegant lodge offers Appalachian-inspired dishes including moonshine-marinated chicken, hickory grilled steaks and burgers, and local trout.
9. No Way Jose’s Cantina
Experience authentic Mexican recipes made with the freshest ingredients and sauces and salsas created from scratch. Check out specialty drinks and “food truck tacos,” street vendor style dishes just like in Mexico.
10. Chesapeake’s Seafood and Raw Bar
Flown in from the Atlantic, Pacific and Gulf coasts, the seafood here is served in a relaxing seaside setting. Try the seafood-centered breakfast dishes at brunch.
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