Treat your sweetheart to an indulgent, romantic Valentine’s Day dinner in Gatlinburg. Here’s your guide to six top spots for unique food and a cozy atmosphere.
1. Red Oak Bistro
Known for its curated collection of bourbons, wines, and beers, Red Oak Bistro takes inspiration from Mediterranean and Eastern European cuisines. The menu changes weekly, reflecting the seasons and the freshest, locally sourced ingredients. With a lovely chalet-style building surrounded by woods, the Bistro is an intimate dining experience.
2. The Melting Pot
The popular fondue restaurant rolls out the red carpet for Valentine’s Day, offering four- or five-course Ultimate Packages. Splurge on a lavish dinner with the fun of fondue plus extras, including a bottle of champagne, complimentary champagne glasses to take home, a secluded table, roses, and more.
3. The Park Grill
Hold hands across the table. Better yet, sit side by side so you can share bites easily. You’ll want to linger over the juicy steaks, chicken dishes, pork chops, ribs, and seafood. The big desserts have Southern flair, including blackberry cobbler and chocolate-peanut butter “mud pie.” The romantic setting is a local favorite, with hand-hewn logs and traditional stonework.
4. The Heirloom Room
This Creekside restaurant gives you a taste of Appalachia. Couples who relish trying local cuisines will find dishes cooked seasonally and simply–the mountain way. From steaks to spicy grilled venison to grits and shrimp, the menu surprises you with new takes on old favorites. Craving something sweet? Try the luscious bourbon chocolate torte or the gooey pecan pie.
5. The Greenbrier
The Greenbrier serves high-end food and spirits inside a historic mountain lodge. The atmosphere is one of rustic elegance, and the rich menu includes steaks, chops, seafood, duck, and venison. Craft cocktails and exclusive whiskeys and bourbons are Greenbrier signatures. If your Valentine enjoys a good cigar, surprise them with one of the restaurant’s premium cigars.
6. LeConte Tapas and Grill
Sharing tapas is a delicious way to discover what dishes your sweetheart craves most. Order several plates of these “small bites” like lamb lollipops, shrimp, and peppers with goat cheese. Make a meal of tapas or save room for steaks, short ribs, chicken Marsala, and burgers. The dining room is contemporary and casual, ideal for an informal night out.
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