One of the great pleasures of travel is indulging at the local eateries and you won't come up short here in the Smokies. You can choose from many national chains that you will recognize as well as specialty restaurants that we consider local treasures. From fast food to fine dining, home-style Southern cookin' to international cuisine, or buffet style catering to boxed lunches for picnicking, and anything in between. You can help yourself to something completely different every meal and never run short on variety.
Smoky Mountain restaurants offer fare of every kind that will please your pallet as well as your budget. There are "all you can eat" buffets that will satisfy even the largest appetite to sampler platters that let you try a variety of the restaurant's specialties, plus most restaurants offer a child's menu, and many offer a discounted menu for seniors as well.
You'll surely want to try some of the local favorites: Pancake House specials, Southern Fried Catfish, 50's style diners, and award winning Bar-be-que! And if you want to experience genuine Southern cookin' at its down home finest, it doesn't get any more authentic than here in the heart of the South. No matter what your choice, whether it is sit down, carry out or delivery, the quality is outstanding and the choices are endless.
That takes care of Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner . . . . But wait until you taste DESSERT!! What better way to end the meal than to indulge yourself in one of our sinfully good "food fantasies". Ice Cream, baked goods, and don't forget the famous "funnel cake". And if that isn't enough to satisfy your sweet tooth, then try one of many local candy kitchens that sell their treats by the piece or by the pound.
You could build an entire vacation around our Smoky Mountain restaurants. Whether you stay in one of our Gatlinburg cabin rentals or choose a Pigeon Forge cabin rental, you are only minutes away from some of the best eatin' to be found anywhere. So bring your appetite - there is no excuse to go away hungry!
