Restaurants in Gatlinburg

“A visit to Gatlinburg is not complete without enjoying dinner at The Peddler Steakhouse. Great food, great experience.”

“Without a doubt the best ribs anywhere in the southeast. Fall off the bone and the rib sauce was out of this world. The sweet potato casserole was the bomb too. Good salad bar also. The staff, waiters and waitresses were kind and friendly. Reasonable prices !!!! I myself will eat there again and again every time I visit.”

“Visited Chesapeake’s last Sunday and it did not disappoint! Our server, Larry, was highly impressive from start to finish and we had great conversation, not trite, but also not invasive. The food was OUT OF THIS WORLD! We went with the broiled seafood platter, and WOW, just WOW. The shrimp were the best I’ve ever had, the crab cake was loosely packed and tender, not overrun by onion or garlic flavoring, but rather crab. What an idea! We finished with fresh strawberry shortcake. Perfection. The restaurant was quiet, staff was attentive and friendly, and food was outstanding. What are you waiting for?! GO!!!”

“We had dinner at Howard’s last night (8-13). We had a beautiful table over looking the water. Our waitress was great. I wish I had remembered her name but was she was from Romania. We were a party of 4, 3 had the ribeye and 1 the filet. All were cooked perfectly. It was a nice way to celebrate my partners birthday! Thanks again for a nice evening!”

“If I could give it a 10 they would get it. Rosemary was our waitress & she was wonderful. The food is amazing. Thumbs up to the chef.”

“Food was hot, fresh and delicious. Great service and nice atmosphere by the stream. Free parking too.”

“I stopped into Tennessee Cider Company on a recent trip to Gatlinburg and had a great time. The vibe was laid-back and welcoming, and the staff made it easy to relax and enjoy the experience. Special shoutout to Ryan Rees, who was behind the bar—he was super friendly, helpful with recommendations, and just made the whole visit better.

The tasting setup is great: you can try a couple samples for free, or pay a modest fee to taste through everything they have on tap, including some fun seasonal options. Every cider I tried was solid, with the Peach Mimosa and the Black & Blue standing out as favorites for their refreshing, well-balanced flavors.

The Pumpkin Pie cider was definitely a seasonal highlight—sweet, spiced, and festive. I really liked it, though I think it would be even better with just a little less flavoring to avoid the candle-like aftertaste. Still, it’s a cozy fall drink worth trying.

All in all, this is a spot I’d definitely recommend if you’re in Gatlinburg. Between the friendly service, the variety of flavors, and the relaxed atmosphere, conscience of access close to Anakeesta and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, Tennessee Cider Company is an easy stop I’d make again.”

“Nice atmosphere,great wine and delicious food!”

“The food is such a wide variety there is sure to be a pizza for everyone in your group! The appetizers and dessert are my favorite!”

“Best steak fajitas I have ever had...they were tender, juicy, and flavorfull... totally recommend this place! Staff were very friendly, attentive and the food was quick!”

“This is a must eat ..It was great the food the service.. A+”

“We would definitely recommend Big Daddy's. it was great. had pep pizza, salad, chicken wings. Our server was Scottie, he was great. Will be going back next time we're in Gatlinburg.”

“Very well prepared trout. We had the blackened and the butterfly trout. Both were amazing. This place is off the main drag a little bit, but not near busy enough for what it was. If you are staying on the main drag for dinner, you are missing out.”

“Our lunch hit the spot for us! Friendly owner also”

“fantastic meal. I don't say this ever, but I don't think I could have made the steak any better myself. 5 stars.”

“Wonderful meal friendly staff we had a party of 8 people we were seated quickly food was excellent definitely in my opinion the best steak house in the smokies”

“Loved it! Wonderful service and food!! Worth every penny!!”

“We tried Bennett’s BBQ in Gatlinburg for the first time and boy was it great. The salad bar was fresh, clean and delicious. The bbq was amazing. We got the sampler platter. The highlight of our lunch was definitely our server Alisha. She’s been at Bennett’s for over 10 yrs and you could definitely tell. She gave us some history on the restaurant, she pointed us in the right direction for some attractions but most importantly she was a wonderful server. She kept our drinks full and our table clean. We will definitely be back to see Alisha and enjoy some more delicious food.”

“Adam was great! Best first time there!”

“My husband and I visited today for our honeymoon dinner. Kelly was our waitress and she was phenomenal! The food was very flavorful. We had potato skins for an appetizer and my husband got the bone in ribeye and I ordered the Parmesan horseradish filet mignon that Kelly recommended and it was the best steaks we’ve had. Food came out quickly too. We will definitely be back!”

“They had really great fired chicken tenders and wings. The fries are classic potatoes wedges kind and it taste great. Indoor dining is small but outdoor is fun if the weather is cool.”

“We visit Smoky Mountain Brewery frequently. It is one of our favorite places in Gatlinburg. The food is always great along with the service. We always eat in the bar because our favorite server is Oana from Romania. She always remembers what beer we drink and when she takes our order she never writes anything down which always amazes us. She is very attentive and always pleasant to talk to. One of the reasons we always enjoy our visits to the Brewery.”

“Indoor dining is fantastic food & service!”

“My wife and I went on the dueling zip line and it was amazing. Had the best guides Hunter, RJ, and Amber. Gave me crap about Alabama and being scared of heights the whole time😂 Roll tide!! We really enjoyed it.”

“Food is delicious! 💯% My husband and I have dined at this restaurant often while enjoying westgate resort. We did not feel we needed to leave the resort and go into town! Staff was wonderful as well.”

“My husband had the meatloaf and he said it was the best meatloaf he has ever ate! I had the Mac and cheese and it was delicious! I would highly recommend Jason Aldean’s Gatlinburg to anyone! It’s the best!❤️”

“We didn't know what we were planning on eating today after shopping. The guy at the corner said best steak in Tennessee. After we shopped and was walking back to our hotel we decided to give it a try. I am disabled and walk with a cane so we did the drive incline and a few steps. We got seated and Stone was there to get our drink orders. I always choose a sirloin but, none on the menu, Stone provided his top 3 with his favorite being minion. We went with that and was not led wrong very good meal, good price and wonderful service,”

“Hollywood pictures did an amazing job doing our pictures!! The service and staff is so welcoming!”

“Would 100% recommend to anyone. Our sweet waitress Jess (I think was her name) poured the best Guinness!! The burgers and atmosphere were phenomenal. We will definitely be back.”

“Staff was friendly and welcoming. Restaurant was cute and clean. We got 4 things off of the menu, and they were all delicious! Definitely recommend.”

“A smaller, cozy spot where the wait staff provides outstanding service while serving great home-cooked food from the kitchen. I always notice how clean the dining area is and Trishs passed with flying colors. Keep up the good work and we will always return when we’re in the Gatlinburg area!”

“We stopped in for the Reuben Sandwich that we’ve heard so much about … and it didn’t disappoint!! My husband just wanted a good quality hotdog and Jed’s serves Nathan’s, so he was very satisfied. Josh, Luke and Genevieve were the best hosts ever. So warm and friendly. They made sure we had everything we needed to enjoy our lunch outside on their lovely patio. Genevieve checked on us multiple times and offered water for our pup Sissy! Seriously, make Jed’s a stopping point on your visit to Gatlinburg!!”

“Lunch was great. Service is impeccable. Food, just mmmmmmm! I'm addicted to the gumbo. Crab cakes are delicious, never had a bad meal here. We purposely drive over the mountain from Cherokee just to eat here. Try it, you won't be disappointed!”

“DEVIN GOT ME DRUUUUNKKKK! Thank you for your hospitality!”

“Stopped by here today on our way out of town. So glad we did! My dirty pumpkin chai latte was so good! Lots of good, spicy flavor. And they customized my drink for dairy alternative and less espresso. How did it take me so long to find this place? My new fav!”

“We visited the Log Cabin Pancake House while staying in Gatlinburg, and it was one of the best experiences of our trip! From the moment we walked in, we were greeted so warmly. The whole place has such a cozy, true cabin feel that makes you feel right at home. Our waitress, Ginger, was an absolute 10/10. She was so sweet, attentive, and even took the time to interact with my boys in such a genuine way. As a mom, that meant so much to me — especially since my son Samir is autistic and mostly nonverbal. She made us all feel comfortable, cared for, and welcome. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was cozy, and the service was truly the best we had on our entire trip. Thank you for such a wonderful breakfast and memory. We will absolutely be back next time we’re in Gatlinburg! — Amber & family 💛”

“Absolutely the best brisket ever! A great place with wonderful food! Skip downtown Gatlinburg and go 5 minutes to this place- you won’t regret it!”

“The best coffee and friendliest service in Gatlinburg. The Harvest muffins are outstanding!”

“Great food friendly staff great service!!”

“Amazing food! Every time we go up there we eat here in the morning. I highly recommend getting there right when it opens.. if not, you'll be waiting a while to get a table.”

“Great donuts, coffee and service! 🍩 Will definitely be back the next time we’re in Gatlinburg.”

“Great coffee prepared by Brandy.”

“Delicious, hot, and fast. Service was amazing. The hostess was the sweetest to my kids.”

“We had the viral Dubai Chocolate Strawberry cup and it was amazing. I hope to have it again every time I visit the mountains.”

“Adorable, friendly lil restaurant. The food is worth the wait ♥️”

“Amazing Beer & Cider! Their pizza was also Amazing. I will definitely be going back.”

“Everything was excellent including the service!”

“We found this gem of a place during our travels in Gatlinburg,Tennessee. Delicious malts, ice-cream sodas, sundaes, and a whole lot more. Friendly service and nostalgic atmosphere. Something for everyone! Highly recommend! 😊”

“Everything was excellent including the service!”

“I give it a 4 star only because I thought the flavor of the ice cream was as good as any. Definitely a great place to go get a sweet treat. Line moves quickly. Shakes are so cute!”

“One of my all time favs! The grits and pancakes are on point. Literally never had a bad meal from here”

“We love Waffle de Lys, it. We make sure to stop in at least once whenever we are in Gatlinburg. My daughter love the La Choco Berry😍”

“We tried three different tacos and the street corn. Not disappointed at all. All the flavors were fabulous! Don’t miss out on great food and a relaxing atmosphere! SO GOOD!!”

“Another stop my family always has is here to Kilwins!!
The second you get near this shop you can smell the amazing smell of sweet treats! The ice cream is wonderful, creamy & tastes great! The wide variety of chocolates, caramel apples & fudge are amazing too!!
The staff here are great!! This last visit the gentleman that assisted my family was a hoot!! He had us laughing and we were picking on each other as we decided which treats we wanted.
There are a few chocolate shops along the strip in Gatlinburg, but this one is our favorite!!!”

“Snowman came here walking and got himself a delicious cup of iced coffee for himself as an afternoon drink”

“Love Colonel Crockett’s flavor! The best!”

“First time dining here, the food and service were absolutely wonderful! I will return again!”

“It's a classic hole-in-the-wall with great food: just what you always hope to find when visiting a new place. I don't know what blend of cheese they use, but it's delicious. And the spices in the pizza sticks make it different enough from the cheese pizza to enjoy both together.
Additionally, staff was kind and helpful.”

“For a quick and delicious breakfast, definitely recommend the bacon, egg, cheese croissant or the sausage, egg, cheese croissant. It’s one of our go-to’s when we visit Gatlinburg.”

“Love this ice cream!! Can’t go wrong with any flavor”

“got a pepperoni pizza and garlic knots to go. fantastic crispy crust pizza and big beautiful fluffy garlic knots with plenty of fresh marinara to spare. we LOVED IT!”

“This place was absolutely amazing!!! Best pizza we have ever had! service was excellent as well! the mozzarella sticks were great as well! We will absolutely be back soon!”

“I was on the hunt for coffee before we stared out day in Gatlinburg. My husband found this shop tucked away in a corner so I gave it a go. The iced Raspberry Mocha was delicious and just what I needed. Customer service was amazing and the coffee was made quickly. Be sure to check them out when you visit.”

“We wanted a new place to try and found this while exploring town. Glad we did! The staff is great! The sandwich and Fritos pie was so delicious! definitely recommend!”

“-It's an incredible place that you absolutely will NOT regret making the decision to invest your time or money in! Highly Recommend!”

“This place is awesome! The owners or people running it today, not sure which one, sorry! Where super nice and friendly we came there not really sure what we wanted and we left happy and full 5 stars will be back!”

“it was a first time for us and i was absolutely amazed at all of the different items available and the amount of knowledge about the products. the guy in the store was very nice and extremely patient with all of my questions considering i’m a lover of coffee and the whole tea thing is new for me! i am going to experiment with the many different recipes they have available and some of the spices and really neat sugars that are in the store. my husband is excited to try out the bourbon honey!! if i was to recommend one thing it would be daily tea samples for us Java Junkies to explore!! overall i was very pleased with the staff, service and i’m excited to try some tea!!! keep up the great work and we will be back to see you in Gatlinburg!!! we even found a local pottery store called the potter and the park that sells “tea jars”.”

“BEST food and games! An absolute must while visiting Gatlinburg”

“We were there on 7/26 for karaoke and the DJ/karaoke host was amazing!!!! Made our night so much more fun!! Will definitely be back!!”

“pizza is fantastic no flop excellent char on bottom and garlic wow over the top .I really thought It was bar pizza but let me tell you from NY and do reviews this place is local and fantastic it deserves a master score I'll give it a 8.3 ..forgetaboutit productions...”

“The dough they use is amazing❣️”

“What a great place to dine. We stop here every time we are in Tennessee. Great service and good selection of food on the menu. Everything we have tried has been excellent. Too full to eat dessert and the dessert case will make you want to take something to go. Can't wait to come back.”

“Great food friendly staff great service!!”

“Byrd’s Famous Cookies is a delightful surprise tucked into downtown Gatlinburg. The staff are warm and generous with samples, and the variety of flavors—from Key Lime Coolers to Cheddar Pecan Biscuits—makes it hard to leave empty-handed. The cookies are bite-sized, crisp, and packed with flavor, perfect for gifting or snacking on the go. It’s a must-stop for anyone with a sweet tooth or looking for a local treat with personality. The store layout is clean and inviting, with seasonal packaging and gift sets that make browsing enjoyable. Prices are fair, and the staff are happy to help you explore new flavors without pressure.”

“Clean, quick, polite, good food, excellent soup/sandwiches.”

“Excellent customer service and so patient and kind with all our kids! cookie dough was AMAZING!!”

“Waited an waited to be seated party of 6 adults an two 4 year olds They said it would be awhile an they kept seating other people they had many empty tables They ignored us for 30 minutes or more an said when more people leave we can push tables together We left don’t waste ur time service is non existent”

“The new ownership is amazing. The only nutrition shop I will use when I’m in town!”

“We stopped in for lunch today. Actually, this place was the reason we drove out there in the first place. The Shepherd’s Pie and the Poacher’s Roll were excellent. We shared a Sticky Toffee Pudding for dessert and loved every bite. They were very friendly, and this place is the real deal. We will be back.”

“Pretzels, pizza, sandwiches, drinks and ice cream available. We ate warm pretzels and hot pizza and had some delicious ice cream. For a quick bite on the mountain, it was good. Not a very big area inside with limited seating, but it is quaint and cozy with beautiful views. Many visitors ordered their food from the window on the lower floor and ate outside.”

“This bar and attached kitchen serve the indoor and outdoor resort areas (including all pool decks). They whip up awesome frozen concoctions efficiently and with a smile. The wait staff is stretched a bit thin at times, but they ultimately take care of you. The bartenders pitch in to wait tables at busy times too.The food is typically excellent for a Buffett resort, and we recommend the fish tacos, burgers, quesadilla and pizza after lunching here four days. Quantities are huge as well, and my wife and I sometimes split meals. I have all good and no bad to say about the LTC Bar. FIns up!”

“Great food friendly staff great service!!”

“This is a good quick breakfast option if you're staying at the resort. Order at the counter and they bring it to your table. The meat sandwiches on bagel, english muffin or croissant are a good bet, and come with potatoes. My wife enjoyed her egg white omelete and fruit plate meals. The coffee drinks were enjoyed as well. The staff was all friendly and the food came out quick. See my photos and judge for yourself - it all tasted good to us! Recommended.”

“I'm taking stars off for no vegan options, also because the staff didn't even know what vegan is or how to accommodate it. I have food allergies so I realize it's a pain but I usually can find something. They were very nice and apologetic. My grandson enjoyed the breakfast,”

“The food was so good, we ate it all and forgot to take before pictures. so here are after pictures”

“Finally found good pizza in the area! This is now my favorite pizza place. Huge portions and delicious food!”

“Came here on September 16…..had a great time and delicious food! Thanks to Robert & David for their fantastic service!!”

“Service was fantastic! They seated us right away. Our waitress was very understanding of my food allergies (even checking with the kitchen to be accurate) Food was superb. They did forget our appetizer, but wasn't needed after seeing the size of the entrees. Each staff member was helpful with each other and customers. Great team & great price for the location :D”

“Very authentic, reasonably priced, great food! Fried chicken and plantain fries were great. Large menu of food and drinks, plus the enthusiastic service can't be beat! highly recommended.”

“My water Jeff was fabulous. Nice guy. Nice people.”

“This place is awesome. Drinks are fantastic. Staff is great.”

“Their chicken sandwich and chili cheese fries are amazing. I’m literally addicted :)”

“Checked this place out because of the convenience of being located in the lobby....came back and ate the next night because the service and food was AMAZING!! Will be making this a new tradition when in town!”

“I tried the cheese pizza at New York Pizza and Pasta in Gatlinburg. The pizza tasted really good the base was thin and soft, and the flavors were on point. The only downside was the wait, which was about 20 minutes. Overall, a tasty pizza worth trying.”

“We stop here whenever we are in Gatlinburg and really enjoy chatting with the staff and the soft serve ice cream. Highly recommended. Thank you.”

“very good service and the food was excellent”

“Loved my breakfast here! The portions are very big and worth the money. I liked how the seating was set up. It's down a few doors from pancake pantry and was a great alternative to waiting on that line.”

“Beautiful Hotel! The bar on site was a rip off. I truly believe they did not put alcohol in the mixed drinks,however they charged a lot for the drinks. Pool was great staff was friendly and incredible. Would recommend staying here just don't get drinks from bar.

Food and drinks: Like I said the bar on site was a rip off. They did not put any alcohol in mixed drink and the femal bartender was rude.”

“It was my daughters birthday and she wanted Cicis pizza. The staff was very nice and friendly with my kids. I must say this was one of the cleanest Cici's pizza I've been in to date. The pizza is pretty good and the girl working was willing to make any style we wanted. She made my daughter a dutch apple dessert pizza. The supreme pizza I ate was really good. I'd say my daughter was very satisfied with her birthday pick. I would definitely recommend this location. Much better than the Pigeon Forge location. Great staff, clean and good pizza.”

“Party of 8 and everyone was happy. I got a plate and couldn't quite finish it. Flavor of pulled pork was excellent. We all thought the macaroni & cheese was great full of flavor. Potato salad fresh. Corn nread”

“Stayed at the hotel close by so we thought we would try Genoa’s no regrets. We got the Philly steak pizza amazing. and the garlic knots love them. They were perfect.(picture of the pizza was the next day love good cold pizza.)”

“Outstanding service by Marcus!! Good food & pleasant atmosphere resulted in enjoyable dinner. Appreciated not feeling rushed through meal & friendly interaction by all staff.”

“Sammie was an amazing waitress! She was very sweet and accommodating at a time when the restaurant was filled to capacity. Delicious food and better service!”

“Staying in Cosby for a sister cousin's week. We stopped and got a large pizza. The place was busy. I only waited for about 20 minutes. The pizza was really good. I would order from this place again. I forgot to take a picture before we dug in.”

“Without a doubt, the best Mexican food I’ve ever had in my life. Will definitely be back again! We walked in and were seated immediately without a wait on Saturday afternoon. I got the chicken fajitas. Nice thick, white meat chicken fajita strips with all the trimmings and the salsa is absolutely incredible!!!”