If your Tennessee journey takes you to Wears Valley, you’re in for a real treat. This hidden corner of Tennessee is home to many delicious hole-in-the-wall restaurants that you simply won’t find anywhere else. Here are our 3 favorite Wears Valley restaurants!
1. Hillbilly's Restaurant
This breakfast and lunch restaurant specializes in pancakes--hillbilly style! Enjoy the lively atmosphere and fun southern decor. Don’t be shocked when you first arrive and see a 1950’s Chevrolet parked in the center of the dining room, that’s just the aesthetic they roll with here!
Just ten minutes out of Pigeon Forge, Hillbilly’s Restaurant makes a great morning stop to kick off a day of Tennessee fun.
2. Paw Paw's Catfish Kitchen
Marc Cohn sang it best when he said, “...they’ve got catfish on the table.” You can’t visit the south without trying its signature meal.
Paw Paw’s is dedicated to bringing the most authentic New Orleans catfish dishes to the whole American south. This laid-back, sea-themed restaurant is a must-see if you have a hankering for fried fish.
3. Elvira's Cafe
Elvira’s Cafe is another local legend, despite being just 7 years old. Founded on farm-fresh food, you won’t find better biscuits and gravy anywhere! Check out their evening menu for everything from homestyle catfish to freshly stuffed portabella mushrooms. There’s a little bit of everything here and something for everyone!
Once your finished dining at one of the restaurants in Wears Valley, take a ride back to your Pigeon Forge cabin rental for a night of rest and relaxation.
