(0)Steak and BBQ
Alamo Steakhouse
3050 Parkway
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
(865) 908-9998
www.alamosteakhouse.com
Winner of the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence in 2014, offers lunch, dinner, and kids’ menus with soups and salads, sandwiches, steakburgers, fish, filets, hot dogs, and much more. Dessert options run the gamut, from apple crisp, chocolate cake, and a twist on the traditional bread pudding to blueberry cheesecake, key lime pie, and a chocolate burrito.
Bennett’s Pit Bar-B-Que
2910 Parkway
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
(865) 429-2200
www.bennetts-bbq.com
Real hickory-smoked Bar-B-Que sets this locally-owned and –operated restaurant apart. It was voted Best Ribs and Best BBQ in the County in 2013, and features unique dishes such as brisket-stuffed mushrooms, hot pepper cheese squares, and BBQ nachos.
Bullfish Grill
2441 Parkway
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
(865) 868-1000
www.bullfishgrill.com
A top-rated restaurant on Google and TripAdvisor, Bullfish Grill is a local favorite. This fine dining establishment features juicy steaks, delicious seafood, Southern sides, and a dessert menu that will make your mouth water. Even kids get five-star choices, with fish ‘n chips, top sirloin, fried shrimp, penne pasta, and specialty drinks like the Shirley Temple and Roy Rogers!
Calhoun’s
2532 Parkway
Pigeon Forge, TN 37115
(865) 868-1500
www.calhouns.com
A local favorite, Calhoun’s features classic Bar-B-Que plates, steaks, chops, prime rib, burgers, sandwiches, and fresh-squeezed lemonades. Pair your meat with a selection of Southern sides and top it all off with a homemade dessert – macadamia nut banana pudding, key lime pie, cheesecake, or triple fudge cake! They also offer family packs for groups of five or 10 and banquet accommodations.
JT Hannah’s Kitchen
3214 Parkway
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
(865) 428-4200
www.jthannahs.com
Begin your meal with J.T.'s “Made Fresh Daily” onion rings or fried pickle chips, then choose from soups and salads, burgers, pasta, deluxe sandwiches, chicken, and specialties like ribs, fajitas, chopped steak, and open faced roast beef.
Smoky Mountain Brewery
2530 Parkway
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
(865) 868-1400
www.smoky-mtn-brewery.com
Offering something for all, Smoky Mountain Brewery features craft beers and pub food, more than 20 TVs for games and shows, nightly entertainment, and a gluten-free menu. Check their website for weekly food and drink specials.
Italian
Gondolier
964 Dolly Parton Pkwy
Sevierville, TN 37862
(865) 428-8050
www.gondolierpizza.com
Choose from a variety of homemade Italian dinners, along with sandwiches and burgers, at the Gondolier near Pigeon Forge. They offer classic Italian favorites (lasagna, cannelloni, manicotti, ravioli, spaghetti, and chicken Marsala), all served with a house or Caesar salad and homemade breadsticks. Desserts include baklava, cheesecake, and assorted cakes.
Johnny Carino’s
2425 Parkway
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
(865) 868-0790
www.carinos.com
This authentic Italian restaurant offers some of the best Italian food around. Along with daily specials and a gluten-free menu, Johnny Carino’s serves fresh-off-the-grill plates, signature pasta dishes, Italian classics, pizzas, and family platters. There’s a dessert for everyone, and the signature Italian drinks will please the 21-and-over crowd.
Olive Garden
1570 Parkway
Sevierville, TN 37862
(865) 908-9940
www.olivegarden.com
Sit down for a delicious family-style meal or grab Olive Garden to-go if you want to head back to the cabin. They have soup and salad lunch combos, sandwiches and flatbreads, light options for those watching calories, and traditional favorites such as chicken parmigiana, spaghetti and meatballs, cheese ravioli, and lasagna. Desserts also impress, with pumpkin cheesecake, chocolate mousse cake, tiramisu, black tie mousse cake, and more.
Asian
Kinkaku Japanese Steakhouse
3152 Parkway #1
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
(865) 774-7598
www.pigeonforgejapanese.com
Sit back and enjoy fresh Japanese cuisine and live hibachi cooking at Kinkaku on the Parkway in downtown Pigeon Forge. They offer a nice beer and sake selection, made-to-order sushi, and dinners for kids.
Little Tokyo Japanese Restaurant
2430 Teaster Ln
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
(865) 908-0555
Classic hibachi dinners and made-to-order sushi is served up at this hibachi grill and sushi bar in the heart of Pigeon Forge. Enjoy the show and a delicious dinner!
Mexican
No Way Jose’s Cantina
104 Walden’s Main St
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
(865) 429-7779
www.nowayjosescantina.com
Fresh made daily, the sauces and salsas at No Way Jose’s are the perfect complement to the slowly marinated meats and fresh veggies. Order one of especialidades (specials) or choose your favorites a la carte. They also have a gluten-free menu, an impressive selection of cervezas (beer) and specialty cocktails, and tasty postres (desserts) such as the chocolate burrito, fried ice cream, churro sundaes, and flan.
Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina
2250 Parkway
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
(865) 429-0991
www.salsaritas.com
This locally-owned fast casual Mexican restaurant serves lunch and dinner with daily specials. Start off with chips and queso, salsa, or guacamole. Then make custom salads, tacos, burritos, bowls, nachos, and quesadillas with grilled chicken, beef, steak, shrimp, or pork, veggies, and sautéed onions and peppers. Catering is also available, so you can serve up fresh Mexican cuisine at your party or game-day celebration in the cabin!
Seafood
Bullfish Grill
2441 Parkway
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
(865) 868-1000
www.bullfishgrill.com
Huck Finn’s Catfish
3330 Parkway
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
(865) 429-3353
www.huckfinnsrestaurant.com
Located in the heart of Pigeon Forge, Huck Finn's Catfish is a family-owned and -operated business with more than 50 years' experience. Along with USA farm-raised, grain-fed catfish, Huck Finn's serves gator tail, fried green tomatoes, all-you-can-eat dinners, made-from-scratch hushpuppies, and “Mark Twain Meals” that feature everything from steak, fried chicken, and grilled shrimp to chicken livers, clam strips, and frog legs.
Joe’s Crab Shack
1605 Parkway
Sevierville, TN 37862
(865) 774-3023
www.joescrabshack.com
Feast on crab claws, shrimp, lobster, fish, and clams by the bucket full! Try The Orleans, the Samuel Adams Steampot, or The Ragin’ Cajun for some spice and kick. Or you can stick with Joe’s Classic Steampot, skip the surf and try the turf, or keep it a bit healthier with a salad. Top it all off with the Sea Turtle Sundae, Crabby Apple Crumble, Campfire S’mores, or other delicious desserts!
Red Lobster
1600 Parkway
Sevierville, TN 37862
(865) 774-7077
www.redlobster.com
Known for their endless shrimp and mouthwatering Cheddar Bay biscuits, Red Lobster is a favorite in many cities. They offer seafood bakes, wood-grilled fish and shrimp, $7.99 lunch specials (Monday-Friday), salads, burgers, and tasty starters such as sweet chili shrimp and lobster pizza.
Burgers and Pizza
Big Daddy’s Pizzeria
3053 Parkway
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
(865) 429-7171
www.bigdaddyspizzeria.net
Serving wood-fired, brick oven pizzas, Big Daddy’s offers fresh ingredients and handcrafted dough. On top of delicious pizzas, Big Daddy’s boasts a huge arcade with all your favorites – air hockey, ski ball, basketball, racing games, and more!
Blue Moose Burgers & Wings
2430 Teaster Ln
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
(865) 286-0364
www.bluemooseburgersandwings.com
Get your fill of award-winning wings and 100% USDA burgers at Pigeon Forge’s only family sports grill! A range of appetizers offers something for everyone, and the quarter-pound Angus beef hot dogs come topped with unique ingredients. Made-from-scratch desserts will round it all off, but be sure to share – there will be plenty of the Mile High Peanut Butter Fudge Pie, the Brownie Bottom Overload, and the Too Tall Strawberry Shortcake.
Geno’s Pizza
2656 Parkway
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
(865) 428-2496
www.genospizza.com
Featuring specials on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, Geno’s offers a dinner that won’t break the bank. If you’re not feeling pizza, try the subs, salads, pastas, and sides. You can even build your own pizza (pan, hand-tossed, or thin) with either marinara or white sauce.
Mel’s Classic Diner
119 Wears Valley Rd
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
(865) 429-2184
www.melsdinerpf.com
You’ll feel as if you’ve been transported back to the time of sock hops and poodle skirts when you visit Mel’s Classic Diner. This 50s diner experience features the classic foods of yesteryear, nostalgic décor, and jukeboxes. Try Mel’s Famous Burgers, Betty Jo’s Home Cookin’, milkshakes, root beer floats, and ol’ fashion malts.
Breakfast and Southern Favorites
Applewood Farmhouse Restaurant
240 Apple Valley Road
Sevierville, TN 37862
(865) 429-1222
www.applewoodfarmhouserestaurant.com
Known for their apple fritters, homemade apple butter, and Applewood Julep ®, Applewood Farmhouse Restaurant offers one of the tastiest and most filling breakfasts around. Start your day the right way with home fried potatoes, sausage gravy, grits, eggs, country ham or pork chops, buttermilk pancakes, French toast, and waffles. Applewood also offers lunch and dinner.
Flapjacks Pancake Cabin
2734 Parkway
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
(865) 908-6115
https://flapjacks.com/
Start your morning with a tall stack of pancakes at Flapjack’s Pancake Cabin. If you’re not in the mood for pancakes, try the waffles and French toast, omelettes, campfire skillets, or breakfast and sandwich platters. They also have healthy options, free refills on iced tea, and specialty drinks such as raspberry lemonade and iced lattes.
Log Cabin Pancake House
4235 Parkway
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
(865) 453-5748
www.logcabinpancakehouse.com
The all-you-can-eat buffet lunch is open year-round, and the country ham and biscuits and gravy will fill you up for a good start to the day. Stick with the classics or try the Special Treat Pancakes – peach, apple, Caribbean, cherry, chocolate chip, butterscotch, raisin, pecan, blueberry, and more!
Mama’s Farmhouse
208 Pickel St
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
(865) 908-4646
www.mamasfarmhouse.com
Southern, family-style cooking, Mama’s Farmhouse promises a hearty and classic Southern meal. This 2014 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Winner offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Meals are served all-you-can-eat family style, so you’re sure to get your fill. Mama’s serves up fried chicken, turkey n stuffing, meatloaf, biscuits, banana pudding, strawberry shortcake, peach cobbler, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, and much, much more!
Red Rooster Pancake House
3215 Parkway
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
(865) 428-3322
Fill up on breakfast burritos and pancakes topped with your favorite ingredients for breakfast, brunch, and lunch! Enjoy a family meal with something for everyone at this Pigeon Forge favorite.
The Old Mill
164 Old Mill Ave
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
(865) 429-3463
Boasting some of the biggest and heartiest meals around, The Old Mill serves up Southern-style breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Dine on meatloaf, turkey and dressing, pot roast, boneless pork chops, specialty sandwiches, and hot-off-the-griddle breakfast favorites. Each breakfast begins with a complimentary glass of orange juice and warm, home-baked Old Mill banana nut muffins!