15 Best Restaurants in Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge (2025 Local's Guide)

Our top picks — tested and approved by the Whispering Pines Lodge team.

Fine Dining

1. The Peddler Steakhouse (Gatlinburg)

Riverside location, choose your cut from a display. Best for: Date night | Price: $$$

2. Cherokee Grill (Gatlinburg)

Upscale mountain cuisine with incredible wine list. Best for: Foodies | Price: $$$

3. The Greenbrier Restaurant (Gatlinburg)

Institution since 1939 serving Appalachian cuisine. Best for: Classic dining | Price: $$$

Family Favorites

4. Pancake Pantry (Gatlinburg)

24 varieties of pancakes. Arrive before 8 AM. Price: $$

5. Local Goat (Pigeon Forge)

Farm-to-table with great cocktails. Price: $$

6. Mama's Farmhouse (Pigeon Forge)

All-you-can-eat Southern homestyle, served family-style. Price: $$

Casual & Quick

7. No Way Jose's Cantina (Gatlinburg)

Excellent Mexican with dog-friendly patio. Price: $$

8. Smoky Mountain Brewery (Gatlinburg)

Craft beers brewed on-site. Price: $$

9. Delauder's BBQ (Pigeon Forge)

Pit-smoked barbecue rivaling Memphis. Price: $

Hidden Gems

10. Wild Plum Tea Room (Gatlinburg)

In the Arts & Crafts Community. Famous Austrian apple cake. Price: $$

11. Elvira's Cafe (Gatlinburg)

Soups and sandwiches with European flair. Price: $

12. Old Mill Restaurant (Pigeon Forge)

Southern comfort food in a historic mill. Price: $$

Dinner Shows

13. Dolly Parton's Stampede

Four-course meal with spectacular horse show. Price: $$$

14. Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Feud

All-you-can-eat with hilarious comedy. Kids under 3 free. Price: $$$

15. The Melting Pot (Gatlinburg)

Interactive fondue from cheese to chocolate. Perfect for couples. Price: $$$

Cook at Your Cabin

Whispering Pines has a gourmet kitchen. Guest favorites: grilled steaks on the deck, charcuterie for hot tub appetizers, and s'mores at the fire pit.

Book your getaway and eat your way through the best of Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge.