Gatlinburg Dining

Gatlinburg dining is always a special event in the Smoky Mountains! Gatlinburg is home to fabulous food.

Whether your taste runs from home-cooking to more exotic fare, you are sure to be pleased at one of the many area eateries located in Gatlinburg. Crawdaddy’s restaurant and Oyster Bar promises great food (think raw oysters and other seafood delicacies, piles of crawfish and buckets of beer) and good times with karaoke for all ages and free meals for kids. Boasting the only rooftop patio in Gatlinburg, Loco Burro’s menu includes it’s “world famous” fajitas, “Ritas” and sangria along with nightly entertainment. Hankering for some authentic Italian cuisine? Check out Taste of Italy which bills itself as the “Best Kept Secret in Gatlinburg and allows patrons to bring their own wine with no corkage fee. Big Daddy’s Pizzeria serves up made-to-order, sizzling hot homemade pizzas straight out of a 500-degree oven. One of the newer Gatlinburg attractions, and we hear through the grapevine the best cheese steak sandwich in town, is J.O.E. & Pop’s Sub Shoppe. Located just a few minutes outside the Great Smoky National Park boundary, and perhaps the most structurally impressive restaurant, is The Park Grill. The massive log structure is literally a work of art that features a contemporary décor and artistic nods to the Park’s wildlife. The Park serves American classic food and specializes in great steaks, comfort food and scrumptious desserts. So, toss that diet, or walk off the calories from one of these fabulous meals on the nearby hiking trails‑ these restaurants are just too good to miss.

Bonus tip: A short drive will take you to the delightful Buckhorn Inn Bed and Breakfast. Located on a scenic hillside just six miles north of Gatlinburg in Pittman Center, the Buckhorn has served as a culinary destination for the discriminating traveler since 1938. Trip Adviser gives the Buckhorn a 4.5 star rating. Evening dining is open to the public as well as inn guests. Seating begins at 7 p.m. for the creative regional cuisine’s ever-changing menu featuring a home-made soup, salad, fresh baked bread, a gourmet entrée and coffee and dessert.