If you’ll be visiting the Great Smoky Mountains this Thanksgiving and you want all the delicious holiday treats without any of the work, there are scores of restaurants in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge from which to choose. You can have your turkey—and eat it too—without doing any of the cooking! Below are a few of the best spots for a Thanksgiving feast.
Ober Gatlinburg – This Gatlinburg favorite will be open Thanksgiving Day from 11 am to 6 pm. A menu is available online and includes all the Thanksgiving classics including: turkey, honey glazed ham, cornbread dressing and gravy, macaroni and cheese, sweet potato puree, pumpkin pie, apple pie, and much more. Ober Gatlinburg will be an incredible meal with even more incredible views! Visit the Ober Gatlinburg website for a full menu, pricing, and reservation information.
Applewood Farmhouse –This is one of my favorite places to eat in Gatlinburg! Located right next to the Apple Barn, Applewood Farmhouse Restaurant serves up all the best Southern delights. On Thanksgiving Day, from 10:30 am until 9 pm, you can dive into their annual Thanksgiving feast. Try the apple fritters and apple butter, roast turkey and dressing, prime rib of beef au jus, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, green beans and more. A to-go Thanksgiving dinner is also available. Check out the Applewood Farmhouse website for reservation and pricing information.
The Old Mill Square –The Old Mill Restaurant and the Pottery House Café & Grille will be open on Thanksgiving Day and dishing out a family-style feast. No reservations will be taken, but you can get there early and shop around while you wait. You can visit the Old Mill Square events page, and more information will be available closer to the holiday.
Mama’s Farmhouse – Serving up all the classics, Mama’s Farmhouse welcomes families to enjoy Thanksgiving in the Smokies. The menu includes roasted turkey and honey baked ham, deviled eggs, stuffing, turkey gravy, mashed potatoes and green beans, sweet potato casserole, cranberry sauce, and more! The meal will be served from 11 AM – 9 PM, so you can enjoy it for lunch or come by for dinner!