Gatlinburg Dining

If you’re anything like us, dining out is one of your favorite parts of being on vacation! We’re excited to report that visitors to Gatlinburg, TN will find a number of recently opened eateries to try during their next getaway. To help you make the most of your escape, we have put together a handy guide to seven of the best new restaurants in Gatlinburg and the Smoky Mountains.

With its majestic mountain scenery and East Tennessee charm, it’s easy to see why the city of Gatlinburg is a hugely popular destination for romantic escapes. Millions of couples come to Gatlinburg each year to celebrate weddings, honeymoons, anniversaries, and other special occasions. Of course, no couple’s getaway in Gatlinburg is complete without a meal at one of the city’s legendary restaurants. To help you make the most of your vacation, Visit My Smokies has put together a guide to the top five romantic restaurants in Gatlinburg TN.

The Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community is a can’t-miss destination for any vacation in Gatlinburg, TN. Located off of the East Parkway, this 8-mile loop is home to the largest group of independent artisans in North America. Visitors to the community will find studios, shops, and galleries that sell beautiful handcrafted arts and crafts made right here in the Smokies.

One of Gatlinburg’s most beloved restaurants is back and better than ever! On October 2, 2017, the Alamo Steakhouse celebrated its grand reopening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The legendary steakhouse was completely rebuilt from the ground up in its original location. Visit My Smokies has all the details on the changes made to the Alamo Steakhouse in Gatlinburg and what guests can expect when they visit the restaurant.

The Tennessean newspaper recently released a list of the 10 best restaurants in the state, and we’re pleased to report that a local favorite made the grade! The Wild Plum Tea Room in Gatlinburg was praised as “quaint and whimsical...a refreshing lunch option with attentive service set off the beaten path”. Here at Visit My Smokies, we couldn’t be happier that one of the area’s hidden gems is getting the statewide recondition that it so richly deserves. To help you make the most of your next vacation, we have put together a guide to everything you need to know about dining at The Wild Plum Tea Room.

If you’re a fan of Jimmy Buffett, a fan of great food, or a fan of both, we have exciting news for you! The eagerly anticipated LandShark Bar & Grill is now open in downtown Gatlinburg, TN. This brand new restaurant features a tropical theme and menu items that are inspired by the music of Jimmy Buffett. To help you prepare for your next vacation, Visit My Smokies has put together a guide to everything you need to know about visiting LandShark in Gatlinburg TN.

Two eagerly anticipated new restaurants in Gatlinburg are finally open! Last month, the Mayor of Gatlinburg officially cut the ribbon at Mama’s Chicken Kitchen and J.O.E. and Pop’s Sub Shoppe. The two restaurants are housed in the same building at 1244 East Parkway, next to Gatlinburg City Hall.

One of the most beloved places to eat in the Smokies is enjoying a moment in the spotlight! As part of their “Hidden Treasures of Gatlinburg” series, Knoxville’s NBC affiliate profiled Smoky Mountain Shakes N Dawgs. This one-of-a-kind restaurant is famous for its unique hot dogs and delicious milkshakes. WBIR’s Brandon Bates went down to Gatlinburg to sample some of the restaurant’s signature dishes and interview the owner. You can watch the segment below:

Here at Visit My Smokies, we subscribe to the philosophy that if you’re taking a vacation, you should also take a vacation from your diet! The Smoky Mountain area offers so many delicious dining options that it would be a crime to skip all of the Southern fried goodness. So turn off your Fitbit, loosen your belt, and savor all of the mouthwatering food at the best places to eat in the Smoky Mountains.

Gatlinburg, Tennessee may very well be the pancake capital of the world. It seems that everywhere you turn in Gatlinburg, you find a new pancake restaurant - not that we’re complaining! Here at Visit My Smokies we love pancakes, and we think that the fierce flapjack competition in Gatlinburg has produced some of the best hotcakes in the country. If you’re looking for the perfect breakfast destination, be sure to check out these four places to eat pancakes in Gatlinburg:  

Recently the mega-coffee chain Starbucks announced that it was surprising its customers with an early release of their popular seasonal drink, the Pumpkin Spice Latte. However, the surprises don’t stop there for visitors to the Smoky Mountains.