Top Gatlinburg Restaurants
You will find many dining choices in Gatlinburg. From The Melting Pot, Dick’s Last Resort, Bubba Gumps, Loco Burro, Johnny Rockets, TGIF and more, below let us recommend some favorites including local favorites!
Alamo Steakhouse – Located on the Parkway in Pigeon Forge (next to/above Professor Hacker’s Golf), The Alamo Steakhouse restaurant is the perfect dinner setting for anything from an intimate dinner for two to a big family dinner, including private seating to accommodate large groups. The atmosphere is perfect for all ages and our large dining room is suitable for groups up to 50.
Bennett’s BBQ – Located next to Professor Hacker’s on the parkway in downtown Pigeon Forge, Bennett’s BBQ will satisfy your hunger at any time of the day! With ribs, steak, and chicken, an extensive salad bar, and an in-season Good Morning! breakfast bar, there is something here for everyone. Dine-in, take-out, child’s menu, and catering services available from the award-winning taste of Bennett’s.
Best Italian – The Best Italian has been a long local favorite for pizza and pasta. New York style pizza with wonderful entrees and salads you will be pleased with your choice when you visit Best Italian. Two locations in Gatlinburg, near the Elk’s Lodge in the Elk’s Plaza or on the parkway.
The Mellow Mushroom – Only a restaurant like the Mellow Mushroom would feature good times, great pizza, and a 30 seat carousel right there in the restaurant. If you’re looking for a different kind of Pizza experience, maybe one with hummus and stuffed portobello munchies, pizzas with sun dried tomatoes, spinach, pesto and all your favorite classic toppings, then the Mellow Mushroom is where you want to be. Located on the parkway near the Christmas Place.
Smoky Mountain Brewery – Not quite sure what you want? Got a whole group full of people who all want different things? Come to the Smoky Mountain Brewery where just about everything is on the menu. Get burgers and fries, pizza, wings, lobster tail, plenty of drinks and live entertainment plus half-off prices on some nights. Come to the restaurant where everyone can get what they want to eat at Smoky Mountain Brewery!
Three Jimmy’s – Known for their award winning wings and smoked ribs, Three Jimmy’s is a locally owned restaurant located on Highway 321 at the intersection with Glades Road. Rumor is they have the best burgers in town. Enjoy the Brick Oven Pizza shown on the feature photo of this page. Although the restaurant is family friendly, they also do offer live entertainment many evenings after 9 p.m.