facebook
Home » Blog » Pigeon Forge Dining » 8 Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge Restaurants with Outdoor Seating
Blue Moose Burgers and Wings in Pigeon Forge

8 Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge Restaurants with Outdoor Seating

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

outdoor patio at pottery house cafe and grilleThe 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. Blue Moose Burgers & Wings

Blue Moose is a family-friendly sports bar in Pigeon Forge! This restaurant has an outdoor seating area that even allows you to bring your furry friend. Enjoy your meal and some fresh air while you sit under a patio umbrella that offers the perfect amount of shade. Blue Moose has award-winning jumbo wings and burgers you’ll definitely want to try. The Grilled Cheese Cheeseburger is a crowd favorite, along with the The Big Mushroom Melt. If you decide on wings, there are more than 20 flavors to choose from! If you’re not in the mood for burgers or wings, the restaurant also serves sandwiches, wraps, fried shrimp and more.

3. Loco Burro

loco burro gatlinburg restaurantLoco 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, to 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. Crawdaddy’s

If you’re in the mood for cajun food, visit Crawdaddy’s in Gatlinburg! This restaurant serves traditional, cajun-style food in a New Orleans setting. Visitors love sitting outside and having a view of the Gatlinburg Parkway while they dine. The menu features everything from a crawfish boil, to oysters, to seafood gumbo. Crawdaddy’s also has hand-crafted cocktails like their Overboard Bloody Mary and Beach Bum Runner. Enjoy pasta, fresh seafood, low country favorites and more!

5. Howard’s Steakhouse

Howards Steakhouse in GatlinburgHoward’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, chicken tenders, fried mushrooms, buffalo wings, catfish bites and more.

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 in Pigeon ForgeHarpoon 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

Huck Finn's Catfish in Pigeon ForgeWhether you want to dine outside or inside, you’ll have plenty of great options for places to eat when you visit the Smoky Mountains. You can find everything from traditional, Southern cooking to Italian cuisine and everything in between.

Take a look at all the best Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge restaurants!