Top Best American Restaurants in Gatlinburg

"Take one bite of any of The Old Mill Restaurant’s homemade breakfasts, lunches or dinners and you’ll be hooked for life. This delicious yet affordable restaurant is a gem among places to eat in Pigeon Forge. Serving up breakfast, lunch and dinner family-style, you can expect hearty breakfasts of fluffy biscuits and muffins, eggs, sausage, bacon, pancakes, and pepper gravy."

"Enjoy hearty Southern classic, family-style meals at The Old Mill Restaurant. Serving up delicious comfort food, just like Mama made it, the atmosphere of The Old Mill is warm and welcoming. Take in the views of the Little Pigeon River while sipping on a glass of wine with your partner."

"You will enjoy a great view of the Pigeon River from the dining room. They use fresh grains that are ground by the historic Old Mill located next to the restaurant in their dishes. Their kid’s menu is for ages 12 and under and has many classic Southern options."

"The Park Grill is not only a top rated restaurant in Gatlinburg, but it’s also the perfect spot to include with a trip into the Great Smoky Mountains National Park!. The property is fully designed to tell the story of America’s most visited national park and includes some really wonderful items from the history of the park that you’ll enjoy along with their appetizing menu!. Take a hike in the Smokies and then refuel on some Southern Pecan Chicken, a savory steak, the salad bar or some Nanner Puddin’!"

"Located right on the main drag in Downtown Gatlinburg, you'll find The Park Grill, another excellent steakhouse option for couples in Gatlinburg. This upscale restaurant features low-lighting, tasteful décor that's inspired by the natural beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. As a result, this mountain lodge-style restaurant is perfect for enjoying a delicious steak dinner or a trout feast!"

"The Park Grill offers main courses made with only the finest cuts of beef, pork, fish, and chicken, and every entree includes a fresh salad bar. After your meal, you and your sweetheart can treat yourselves to a delicious dessert. The Black Bear Brownie Bash is always a great choice and combines chocolate brownies, vanilla ice cream, hot fudge, and whipped cream!"

"Applewood Farmhouse Restaurant and Grill has an entire Food Allergen Guide on their website available for download complete with lengthy gluten sensitive, dairy sensitive, egg sensitive, fish/shellfish sensitive and tree nut sensitive menus. Now, if you’re like me you’re thinking – does “sensitive” mean “free”?. There’s a big difference between those two terms for someone with a deadly allergy."

"Applewood Farmhouse is one of the most popular restaurants in Sevierville TN. Your meal starts off with a basket of freshly made apple fritters and a glass of their famous apple julep. Whether you visit for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, you won’t be disappointed. Applewood Farmhouse provides down-home Southern favorites to more than a million guests per year!"

"Applewood Farmhouse is a restaurant you have to visit when you’re in town. They have classic southern dishes you’ll want to enjoy while you’re on vacation. You can get meatloaf, fried chicken, green beans, and so much more."

"TGI Friday’s is located directly across the street from our Pigeon Forge hotel and is well known for its tempting appetizers, steak, chicken, and seafood dishes. This restaurant is a great place to go when you aren’t sure what you want because there are so many options. Of course, no meal is complete without dessert."

"Fridays in Pigeon Forge, TN is America’s most iconic bar and grill. One that just happens to serve killer food in an environment where it’s always Friday."

"The Biblical Times Dinner Theater presents scripture-based theatrical productions featuring a live cast and holographic multimedia effects. Embark on the path of God’s Will alongside your favorite Biblical heroes like Jesus, Moses, and Noah. Their productions are written based on comprehensive research and consultation with religious scholars in order to most authentically portray the Bible’s message."

"The Biblical Times Dinner Theater in Pigeon Forge offers unique productions that combine a live cast with state-of-the-art holographic and 3D technology. There is currently one show playing at the theater: Jesus Christ Heaven’s Hero. During the show, you’ll get to enjoy a delicious meal."

"The Pine Box Boys were playing at Preservation Pub that night, so we popped on in after the jazz had subsided. Not only has Pres Pub expanded in the decade since I left, but its rooftop is one of the most charming little nooks in all of downtown. Bonus: It was a perfectly balmy summer evening, devoid of humidity, a rarity for this time of year."

"Taste Of Italy is a charming authentic Italian dining experience helmed by married duo Geri and Harold Mabee, serving up some of the Smoky Mountain region's best Italian menu selections. The warmly-decorated restaurant is known for its vegetarian-friendly menu offerings, also featuring a full menu of gluten-free selections for diners with dietary restrictions. Classic menu selections include favorites like chicken marsala, Maine lobster ravioli, baked manicotti, and margherita pizzas topped with fresh tomatoes and basil."

"There’s another great Italian restaurant that serves all kinds of food in addition to pizza in Gatlinburg called Taste of Italy. You’ll find a chicken spinach alfredo pizza, chicken pesto, veggie lovers, Hawaiian, and many other kinds of pizzas to choose from. You can always create your own pizza."

"If you’re looking for old school Italian cooking, you should eat at Taste of Italy. This restaurant feels homey and is decorated to remind you of a family owned Italian restaurant. Order an appetizer to share with the whole table, choosing from caprese or calamari fritti."

"As one of the most fascinating art galleries in Gatlinburg TN, Heartwood Galleries presents an amazing collection of artwork that has been carved by a chainsaw!. While visiting the gallery, you can actually watch as thick logs are sculpted into graceful shapes such as life sized angels, gazelles, eagles and even the famous Smoky Mountain bears!. You can even bring in your own sketch to Heartwood Galleries to present your own idea for a custom order!"

"Boasting beautiful pieces from some of the area’s most esteemed artists, Master’s Editions on the Island brings fine art to Pigeon Forge. Top artists highlighted in this store include Jess Wathen, Abraham Hunter, and Rod Chase."

"Check out one of Knoxville’s famed theaters, which host movies, symphonies, stage plays, operas, and more contemporary musical performances. The beautifully restored Tennessee Theatre is one of the best, as it’s home to the Knoxville Symphony and opera company and shows classic movies. It was built in 1928 and was considered Knoxville’s first skyscraper."

"The Tennessee Theater was once called a movie palace upon its opening in 1928. Since then, its iconic nature has only grown, making it one of the places to visit for entertainment and architecture!. It’s also on the National Register of Historic Places."

"Then there’s the Clarence Brown Theatre on the University of Tennessee campus, which has a 500-seat auditorium that showcases its most popular stage shows. There’s also a much smaller black box theater for more experimental performances."