There are so many delicious options for places to eat while you’re in the Smoky Mountains! If you want to have fresh air and gorgeous views while you dine, choose a restaurant with an outdoor dining area. When the weather’s nice, you’ll love enjoying your meal outside! To help you decide where you should dine, we’ve made a list of 8 Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge restaurants with outdoor seating.
1. Pottery House Cafe & Grille
The Old Mill Pottery House Cafe & Grille is one of the most popular Pigeon Forge restaurants with outdoor seating. Visitors love dining on the outdoor patio that sits next to a relaxing stream! The atmosphere isn’t the only thing people love about the Pottery House, though. All of the menu items are made from scratch with local ingredients, meaning they’re both fresh and delicious! There are soups, salads, sandwiches, and heartier meals like shrimp & grits and fried chicken. Be sure you save room to try one of their homemade pies for dessert!
2. Clifftop at Anakeesta
Sitting high above Gatlinburg is Clifftop at Anakeesta! The views here are absolutely unbeatable, giving guests a look at Mt. LeConte and the Smokies from high in the sky. Every direction you look, you're surrounded by treetops and mountains with the food to match the scenery. Clifftop's menu features a variety of options, including sandwiches, burgers, pastas, steak, and more, plus desserts made in-house. You'll have to pay admission to Anakeesta to eat here, so spend the day exploring all the available adventures, from zip lining to gondola rides, a treetop excursion, and more!
3. Loco Burro
Loco Burro is home to the only rooftop bar in Gatlinburg! If you’re in the mood for a margarita and Tex Mex cuisine, this is the spot for you. Visitors love the outside seating that offers views of downtown Gatlinburg while they dine. Favorites on the menu are the table-side guacamole that’s made right before your eyes and their street corn! You can find all your favorite Mexican dishes here, from tacos, to burritos and quesadillas, not to mention their world-famous fajitas! Order one of their signature drinks and a delicious meal, and watch the sun set over downtown Gatlinburg.
4. Azul Cantina
If you’re in the mood for flavorful Mexican food, Azul Cantina in Pigeon Forge has you covered. One of the things people love the most about this restaurant (other than the food) is it has a rooftop bar and dining area! Enjoy spectacular views of the Smokies while you chow down on all your favorite Mexican dishes. They have an awesome variety of classic and craft cocktails, margaritas, tequila, beer, wine and more to sip on as you enjoy your food with a side of views.
5. Howard’s Steakhouse
Howard’s Steakhouse is a popular spot for outdoor dining. When you choose to dine on the outdoor patio, you’ll get to sit alongside a creek. The steaks at this restaurant are perfectly cooked and seasoned, but steak isn’t the only thing you’ll find here. Enjoy ribs, chicken, trout, salmon, burgers and their signature side dishes. If you’re feeling really hungry, order the Extreme Appetizer Platter, which includes mozzarella sticks, nachos, onion rings, potato skins, and buffalo wings.
6. Alamo Steakhouse
Alamo Steakhouse is one of the best steakhouses in Gatlinburg! The steak is hand cut and seasoned in house, then grilled over an oak fire to sear in all the juices and natural flavors. They grind their own burgers, make their own soups, sauces and gravies, and hand-bread and cook their mozzarella sticks to order. There’s an outdoor patio where you can dine, so you can breathe in the fresh mountain air while you eat.
7. Harpoon Harry’s Crab House
Harpoon Harry’s Crab House is one of the best Pigeon Forge restaurants with outdoor seating. This 2-floor bar and restaurant has a more upscale atmosphere, while still being casual. If you’re in the mood for seafood, this is the place to go. Harpoon Harry’s has the freshest seafood, steaks and sushi! This restaurant rests on the West Prong of the Little Pigeon River. You’ll love enjoying your seafood dinner while you listen to the sounds of the river. The menu includes everything from lobster tails, to oysters, to trout, to fresh sushi! You can also find burgers, sandwiches and wraps if you don’t want seafood.
8. Timbers Log Cabin Restaurant
Timbers Log Cabin Restaurant is a low-key, cabin-style restaurant that offers American eats and a patio with outdoor seating. This Gatlinburg restaurant is a local favorite that serves up Southern home cooking in a no-frills setting. You can enjoy breakfast all day, a variety of sandwiches and burgers, homemade chili and more. Timbers Log Cabin Restaurant also offers daily specials. It’s situated away from downtown in the Arts & Crafts Community, offering a more peaceful atmosphere. If you’re dining on the outdoor patio, you can bring your dog along to eat with you!
More Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge Restaurants
Whether you want to dine outside or inside, you’ll have plenty of great options at Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge restaurants with outdoor seating. You can find everything from traditional, Southern cooking to Italian cuisine and everything in between. Looking for more great restaurants? Take a look at all the best Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge restaurants!
