Whether you’re seeking the perfect spot for a special occasion or just feel like eating in elegant surroundings, you’ll find the right restaurant in Gatlinburg. These upscale restaurants combine creative menus with beautiful settings for a memorable experience.
1. The Greenbrier
Built as a rustic retreat for hunters 80 years ago, this gorgeous lodge is home to one of Gatlinburg’s premier restaurants. Steaks, dry-aged and hand-cut right here, star on a menu that features venison, lamb, salmon and lobster. The Greenbrier boasts an extensive menu of craft cocktails, spirits, wines and beers. Cigar aficionados can explore a “cigar menu” offering aged, imported smokes.
2. The Heirloom Room
Dine on authentic Appalachian cuisine in a historic riverside location. Listen to the water gently flowing past as you start the day with a Southern breakfast. Dinner entrees include spicy grilled venison, traditional shrimp and grits, and steaks. And mac and cheese doesn’t get more upscale than the rich truffle and gruyere mac! Don’t miss the down-home desserts, like pecan pie, and a chocolate torte with Tennessee bourbon.
3. Red Oak Bistro
This intimate eatery sources its food from local farmer’s markets, for fresh menus that change weekly or even daily. Share plates of Mediterranean- and Middle Eastern-inspired bites, complemented by the bistro’s wines, beers, and bourbons. The chalet-like building, surrounded by trees, makes a charming setting for a romantic dinner for two or a friends’ night out.
4. Cherokee Grill
The vibe: A cozy, high-end mountain lodge, elegant, but relaxing, too. The food: Hearty! Dine on steaks, seafood, salads loaded with extras, juicy burgers, and Southern favorites like fried chicken and catfish. Cherokee Grill serves microbrews made right here in East Tennessee. The microbrew menu changes to reflect the seasons, so you’ll want to return to try new brews!
5. Park Grill
Located on the doorstep of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the Park Grill is the ideal stop before or after exploring the Smokies. Soaring ceilings, local stone, and log beams create a stunning environment for dining. Try Appalachian twists on Angus beef, pork, fish, BBQ and burgers. Smokies specialties include moonshine-marinated chicken or fried green tomatoes. With a new, interactive scavenger hunt activity for kids, the Park Grill makes family meals special.
After your delicious meal, come home to a comfy Gatlinburg cabin. Enjoy luxury, privacy, and a location close to all these upscale restaurants. Reserve your cabin now!
