19 Best Southern Restaurants near Gatlinburg

Timbers Log Cabin Restaurant Southern • $
600 Glades Rd #10, Gatlinburg

Customers` Favorites

Black mt Veggie Burger with Potato Salad
Savannah's Loaded Shrimp and Grits
Creme Brulee French Toast
Eggs Bacon and Potatoes
French Toast Breakfast
Biscuits and Gravy
Chicken Sandwich
House Potatoes
Tavern Toast
Cheesy Grits

“Absolutely loved this place. The food was amazing, the family that owns and operates it were super friendly. Enjoyed hearing them singing in the kitchen while they cooked our breakfast. 100% recommend. Came back again a year later and it's still absolutely amazing.“

4.8 Superb88 Reviews
The Park Grill American • $$
1110 Parkway, Gatlinburg

Customers` Favorites

Hickory Grilled Moonshine Chicken
Home Style Fried Green Tomatoes
All You Can Eat Salad Bar
Jack Daniel's Creme Brulee
Our Award-Winning Ribs
Black Bear Brownie Bash
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Partial Salad Bar
Pulled Pork Plate

“We celebrated our 28th anniversary at the Park Grill, we have eaten there many times before when traveling through the area. Our server was Don, he was one of the best servers we have ever had, upon hearing it was our anniversary he produced a candle for a more romantic experience! Another memorable dinner at The Park Grill.“

4.5 Superb243 Reviews
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Seafood • $$
900 Parkway, Gatlinburg

Customers` Favorites

Southern Fried Shrimp Combination with Fried and Tempura Shrimp Coleslaw and Fries
Bourbon St Mahi Mahi & Shrimp Combo
Mama Gump's Garlic Bread Basket
Shrimp Shack Mac & Cheese
Dumb Luck Coconut Shrimp
Mama Blue's Fried Shrimp
Bubba's Far Out Dip
Shrimp New Orleans
Steamed Crab Legs
Shrimp and Grits

“Four years ago I came to this Bubba Gump location and left a one star review, but yesterday I came back and had Stan as our server so I'm leaving five stars. Stan was friendly, relatable, and attentive! The food was delicious and came out quickly! Thanks for flipping my experience.“

4.1 Good251 Reviews
Ole Red Southern • $$
511 Parkway, Gatlinburg

Customers` Favorites

Fried Pickles and Green Tomatoes
Southern Tater Tot Poutine
Homemade Tater Tots
Brisket Sandwich
Redneck Nachos
Chicken Wings
Tick Burger
Beer Cheese
Hot Chicken
Taco Salad

“We visited during lunch & the atmosphere was still amazing! The entertainment was fun to listen to & she was a very talented singer & acoustic guitarist. The food was delicious, hot when served & was very filling. Our server, Haley was awesome! She was fun, attentive & made sure we had everything we needed. The restaurant was decorated fun, restrooms were clean & staff was very friendly in the gift shop! The gift shop had fun items & at very reasonable prices! We enjoyed our experience!“

3.8 Good458 Reviews
The Old Mill Pottery House Café Southern • $
3341 Old Mill St, Pigeon Forge - 5.73 miles

Customers` Favorites

Fried Green Tomato blt
Open Faced Roast Beef
Fresh Sourdough Bread
Fried Chicken Livers
Fried Green Tomatoes
Peanut Butter Pie
French Onion Soup
Mashed Potatoes
Shrimp and Grits
Steak Sandwich

“We went there for Easter dinner. The food was good; our plates had plenty of ham. The mashed potatoes were good, although my son thought that they used instant potatoes. I disagreed. The Italian green beans were overcooked (my guess is that they were sitting on a steam table). The heavy glazed terracotta plates they use absorb the heat from the food, causing the food to cool quickly. I suggest that they preheat the plates.Wheelchair accessibility: Easy wheelchair access.“

4.7 Superb243 Reviews
The Old Mill Restaurant American • $
164 Old Mill Ave, Pigeon Forge - 5.66 miles

Customers` Favorites

Old Mill Corn Chowder & Fritters
Blackberry Cobbler with Ice Cream
Corn Chowder and Corn Fritters
Southern Style Corn Chowder
Pecan Pie Chocolate Cake
Chicken and Dumplings
Old Mill Tossed Salad
Turkey and Dressing
Chicken Fried Steak
Old Mill Restaurant

“I'd like to say the staff is excellent. From the very friendly manager that greeted us, our excellent waiter and Donna who seated us. We want to thank her for her kindness when she found out that my wife's uncle had passed away. The family and church were very grateful.“

4.5 Superb609 Reviews
Applewood Farmhouse Grill American • $$
220 Apple Valley Rd, Sevierville - 8.64 miles

Customers` Favorites

Applewood Pecan Chicken Salad with Fruit
Old-Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings
Apple Fritters with Apple Butter
Blackened Chicken Alfredo Pasta
Farmhouse with Sausage Patties
Country Fried Steak with Gravy
Applewood Chicken Pot Pie
Big Mama's Fritter Cakes
Quart Loaded Potato Soup
Momma's Country Meatloaf

“The food was ok, service ok. The waiter forgot a few things. The price doesn't match the quality of food. Tried the link you sent, to many hoops to get to more details. Food just didn't have too much flavor, waiter forgot to bring Granddaughters more juice and one food item.“

4.5 Superb297 Reviews
Applewood Farmhouse Restaurant American • $$
240 Apple Valley Rd, Sevierville - 8.68 miles

Customers` Favorites

Country Fried Steak with Collards and Mashed Potatoes
Applewood Apple Fritters with Apple Butter
Old-Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings
Apple Cobbler with Ice Cream
Mommas Country Meatloaf
Southern Fried Chicken
Broccoli Casserole
Broccoli Cheddar
Chicken Tenders
Vegetable Soup

“This restaurant wins hands-down. You can't get much better. The food.... breakfast - those apple hush-puppy things (forgot the name) and that apple butter? Sinfully good. The biscuits & gravy, pancakes with those toppings are top-notch. The service - everyone dressed like country cooks, plus they don't overload the servers with too many tables to handle at any time. Atmosphere - come on.... how much better could it get?? An old country house style restaurant that is just a pretty and beautiful on the inside as it is on the outside. The fire pit, the porch rocking chairs, the heater.... Don't miss this one-of-a-kind restaurant.“

4.4 Superb288 Reviews
Puckett's Restaurant - Pigeon Forge Southern • $
2480 Parkway, Pigeon Forge - 7.57 miles

Customers` Favorites

Mac & Cheese & Sweet Potato Fries
Deep Fried Brownie Sundae
Puckett’S BBQ Platter
Nashville Cheesesteak
Pimento Cheese Bites
Fried Green Tomatoes
Macaroni and Cheese
Smoked Baked Beans
Puckett’S Nachos
Smoked Meatloaf

“It was confusing at first. You walk up to the menu and decide what you want, pay and get your own soft drinks , tea. If you want a bar drink there is a bar or you can order that once you sit down. The bbq brisket sandwich was great. We would go back. Portion size good. Staff friendly“

4.3 Superb362 Reviews
Five Oaks Farm Kitchen Breakfast • $
1638 Parkway, Sevierville - 8.93 miles

Customers` Favorites

Their Famous Cinnamon Roll
Chicken and Dumplings
Fried Green Tomatoes
Smokehouse Sampling
Biscuits and Gravy
Warm Cinnamon Roll
Breakfast Skillet
Corn on the Cob
Smoked Chicken
Banana Pudding

“In this day and age it is hard to find a place that has good food and good service but this place has cornered the market on both!!I dropped in just to pick up a few biscuits for my daughter, who loves their food, since she could not be on this trip.Even though they were extremely busy, they took time to grab a few biscuits for me to take back to Charlotte, NC“

4.3 Superb358 Reviews
Huck Finn's Catfish Southern • $
3330 Parkway, Pigeon Forge - 5.77 miles

Customers` Favorites

Huck's Favorite Catfish & Chicken Combo
Fried Catfish & 1 Piece Fried Chicken
All You Can Eat Catfish and Chicken
Ol'Miss Fried Catfish Dinner 2 pcs
Ol'Miss Fried Catfish Dinner 4pcs
Catfish and Fried Chicken
Chicken Fried Chicken
Fried Chicken Livers
Country Fried Steak
Tom Sawyer's Combo

“The best pork chop (i had the garden herb and garlic sauce) I've had in a very long time. Service was prompt and I loved the large mason jar of sweet tea. My husband had the catfish and shrimp with garden herb and garlic he enjoyed them and all the vittles.Wheelchair accessibility: Nice ramp and open space, the parking lot is sloped so park near the door“

4.2 Good308 Reviews
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store American • $
2285 Parkway, Pigeon Forge - 7.9 miles

Customers` Favorites

Stuffed Cheesecake Pancake Breakfast
Grandpa's Country Fried Breakfast
Cesar Salad with Chicken Tenders
Cracker Barrel Sampler
Chicken Fried Chicken
Fried Chicken Dinner
Chicken Fried Steak
Country Fried Steak
Hashbrown Casserole
Maple Bacon Chicken

“Biscuits delicious! Grilled chicken tenders dinner very good with generous portions. There were 4 of us and everyone was pleased with their dinners and the service. We had a late dinner, 8pm, so plenty of parking and relatively quiet in the restaurant at that hour, (they close at 9pm). Will definitely go back.“

4.1 Good182 Reviews
Frizzle Chicken Cafe Breakfast • $
2785 Parkway, Pigeon Forge - 6.89 miles

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Tenders and Fries
French Toast Breakfast
Cinnamon Roll Pancakes
Chicken and Waffles
Biscuit and Gravy
Chicken Sandwich
Belgian Waffle
Fried Chicken
Oreo Pancakes
Bear Pancakes

“The wait was crazy long... literally 1h, 15mins after being told 45min wait. And when we were eventually seated after 12pm there was very few people in the restaurant. They could do with more staff to be able to serve at capacity. But the food was very good; pretty much all of us had chicken tenders. It was reasonably priced and we enjoyed the singing chicken animatronics... just wish they'd been a little more interactive or ongoing.“

4.1 Good210 Reviews
Paula Deen's Family Kitchen Southern • $$
131 The Island Dr #8101, Pigeon Forge - 7.01 miles

Customers` Favorites

Best Ever Southern Fried Chicken
Garlic Cheddar Biscuits
Ooey Gooey Butter Cake
Baked Mac and Cheese
Broccoli Casserole
Seasonal Cobbler
Creamed Potatoes
BBQ Pulled Pork
Roasted Chicken
Cinnamon Rolls

“This place was absolutely amazing! The service was phenomenal and the food was absolutely terrific! Honestly the worst part was probably the hour and a half wait for our table but honestly it was well worth it! You can shop the downstairs while you wait and there’s seating outside to wait as well!“

4.1 Good586 Reviews
Granny Ogle's Ham 'n' Beans Southern • $
2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd, Pigeon Forge - 5.6 miles

Customers` Favorites

Ham Beans & Greens
Pulled Ham Sandwich
Chicken Cassoulet
Meatloaf Stacker
W Pimento Cheese
Banana Pudding
Chicken Pot Pie
Pit Ham Dinner
Fresh Fruit
Pot Roast

“The food was good and great price! The staff and service was awesome. The atmosphere was family oriented. I would eat there again. We plan to tell friends about this great restaurant. No waiting for a table was a plus.Kid-friendliness: Kid friendly environment.“

3.6 Good46 Reviews
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store American • $
3960 Parkway, Pigeon Forge - 4.78 miles

Customers` Favorites

The Cracker Barrel's Country Boy Breakfast
Grandpa's Country Fried Breakfast
Southern Fried Chicken
Cracker Barrel Sampler
Chicken Fried Chicken
Fried Chicken Dinner
Chicken N' Dumplins
Country Fried Steak
Chicken Fried Steak
Biscuits and Gravy

“You can never go wrong with a Cracker Barrel! Food, service and price are always consistent. Today we met Keagan, he was amazing! Friendly, respectful and just a great guy. We enjoyed our conversation with him, felt like we were chatting with an old friend. This location is awesome!“

3.9 Good203 Reviews
Mama's Farmhouse Southern • $
208 Pickel St, Pigeon Forge - 6.38 miles

Customers` Favorites

Country Fried Steak Honey Ham Fried Chicken Green Beans Mash Potatoes
Chicken & Dumplings Peach Cobbler
Basket of Buttermilk Biscuits
Peach Cobbler with Ice Cream
Sweet Potato Casserole
Hash Brown Casserole
Chicken Fried Steak
Macaroni & Cheese
Strawberry Butter
Chicken Tenders

“If you stop one place to eat in Pigeon Forge this should be your place! Stopped here for lunch on a day trip to Pigeon Forge. We wanted some good southern, Appalachian food and they did not disappoint! The biscuits and jam were some of the best I’ve had (as good as my grandma makes!) and their meats and sides were all homemade and wonderful.“

3.9 Good317 Reviews
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen American • $
3240 Parkway, Pigeon Forge - 6 miles

Customers` Favorites

Fall-Off-The-Plate Baby Back Ribs
14oz Ribeye N Loaded Baked Potato
Homemade Chicken Pot Pie
Grilled Chicken Alfredo
Honey Butter Croissants
Wisconsin Cheese Curds
Wisconsin Cheese Bites
Cheddar's Trio Sampler
Country Fried Chicken
Hot Fudge Cake Sundae

“Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen was incredible. Our waitress/waiter in training were very prompt and friendly. Upon immediately being seated, we were provided with warm honey butter croissants (to die for). Shortly after, our appetizer arrived; which was amazing as well. We tried the philly cheese steak and the country fried steak; it was evident that these items were made from scratch and the cooks take pride in the outcome of their products. Our kids enjoyed the chicken tender meal from the kids menu and they were very pleased. If you're looking for some home-style southern cooking in the Smokies, then Cheddar's is for you! Excellent establishment all the way around. Our family of 4 from Michigan will definitely be back!“

3.6 Good171 Reviews
Song & Hearth: A Southern Eatery Southern • $$
2525 DreamMore Wy, Pigeon Forge - 7.04 miles

Customers` Favorites

Mason Jar Puddings Jellos and Seasonal Fruit
Omlette Station and Grits Buffet Selection
Fresh Seasonal Fruit Display
Scrambled Eggs Hash Brown
Southern Sausage Gravy
Southern Fried Chicken
Donut Made Your Way
Pastries and Muffin
Buttermilk Pancakes
Shrimp and Grits

“Our reservation was based on a buffet that we did not get. We wanted prime rib and the web site advertised that. Apparently everything changed with no notice. The menu was good except for dessert. Banana pudding with imitation banana mix.. Really??? It's a little insulting to pay 40+ per person to get desserts like this and no buffet to save the corporation a few bucks. This is not a good look! The chocolate pudding same thing imitation chocolate mix. Not a fan! Maybe rethink obvious amateur moments in the future not a good look“

3.6 Good495 Reviews
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